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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor

Phase 2

HCC | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck KGaA|Last Updated: May 9, 2024

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment33

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Clinical trial landscape

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT03817736Sequential TACE and SBRT Followed by ImmunoTherapy for Downstaging HCC for HepatectomyHCC
COMPLETED33 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Sequential TACE and SBRT Followed by ImmunoTherapy for Downstaging HCC for Hepatectomy
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Patients Amendable to Curative Surgical Interventions
from the date of first study treatment to the date of last study treatment, an average of 3 years

Number of patients amendable to curative surgical interventions defined as number of patients receiving curative surgical resection or transplantation after successful down-sizing of tumor(s) by intervention.

Secondary Endpoints

Response rate measured by mRECIST criteria
from the date of screening to radiographically documented progression according to mRECIST 1.1, assessed up to 3 years
Time to progression (TTP)
from the date of first study treatment to radiographically documented progression according to mRECIST 1.1, assessed up to 3 years
Progression-free survival (PFS)
from the date of first study treatment to radiographically documented progression according to mRECIST 1.1 or death from any cause, whichever occurs first, assessed up to 3 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
START-FITEXPERIMENTALSingle group assignment combining TACE and SBRT with immune checkpoint inhibitor as treatment in HCC patients. Procedure of TACE will be standardized. SBRT screening and planning will be performed by radiation therapists, medical physicists, and oncologists. An immune checkpoint inhibitor may be administered up to 3 days before or after the scheduled day of administration of each cycle due to administrative reasons.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TACEPROCEDUREProcedure of TACE will be standardized.
SBRTRADIATIONSBRT screening and planning will be performed by radiation therapists, medical physicists, and oncologists.
Immune Checkpoint InhibitorDRUGAn immune checkpoint inhibitor may be administered up to 3 days before or after the scheduled day of administration of each cycle due to administrative reasons.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of HCC confirmed pathologically or made according to American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) practice guideline 2010: patients with cirrhosis of any etiology and patients with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) who may not have fully developed cirrhosis,...

Countries:Hong Kong
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Frequently asked questions about Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor

What is Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor used for in HCC?

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It is being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial as part of a sequential treatment approach involving TACE and SBRT followed by immunotherapy, with the goal of downstaging HCC for hepatectomy.

Who makes Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor?

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor is being developed by Merck KGaA, a science and technology company. The company's stock is traded under the ticker MKGAF. The drug is currently in clinical development for hepatocellular carcinoma.

What phase is Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor in?

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, and the drug is still being studied for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

What clinical trials is Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor in?

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor has been studied in one clinical trial, identified as NCT03817736. This Phase 2 trial, titled 'Sequential TACE and SBRT Followed by ImmunoTherapy for Downstaging HCC for Hepatectomy,' was conducted in Hong Kong and enrolled 33 participants with hepatocellular carcinoma. The trial has been completed.

Is Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor a targeted therapy?

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor is a small molecule being studied in a biomarker-selected patient population. The clinical trial for this drug enrolled patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, and the study was designed to evaluate the drug's effect in this specific patient group.