A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Petosemtamab Compared with Investigator's Choice Monotherapy in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare petosemtamab vs investigator's choice monotherapy in HNSCC patients for the second- and third-line treatment of incurable metastatic/recurrent disease.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Signed ICF before initiation of any study procedures.
  • Age ≥ 18 years at signing of ICF.
  • Histologically previously confirmed HNSCC with evidence of metastatic or locally advanced disease not amenable to standard therapy with curative intent.
  • HNSCC patients progressed on or after anti-PD-1 therapy and platinum-containing therapy.
  • The eligible HNSCC primary tumor locations are oropharynx, oral cavity, hypopharynx, and larynx.
  • Documentation of p16 status (positive or negative) by local laboratory IHC for patients with primary oropharyngeal cancer.
  • A baseline new tumor sample unless the patient has an available tumor sample as an FFPE block with sufficient material.
  • Measurable disease as defined by RECIST v1.1 by radiologic methods.
  • ECOG PS of 0 or 1
  • Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks, as per investigator
  • Adequate organ function (as per protocol)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Central nervous system metastases that are untreated or symptomatic, or require radiation, surgery, or continued steroid therapy to control symptoms within 14 days of study entry.
  • Known leptomeningeal involvement
  • Any systemic anticancer therapy within 4 weeks of the first dose of study treatment.
  • Major surgery or radiotherapy within 3 weeks of the first dose of study treatment.
  • Persistent Grade >1 clinically significant toxicities related to prior antineoplastic therapies
  • History of hypersensitivity reaction to any of the excipients of treatment required for this study.
  • Unstable angina; history of congestive heart failure of Class II-IV New York Heart Association (NYHA) criteria, or serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring treatment or history of myocardial infarction within 6 months of study entry
  • History of prior malignancies with the exception of excised cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or nonmelanoma skin cancer, or curatively treated cancer deemed at low risk for recurrence with no evidence of disease
  • Current dyspnea at rest of any origin, or other diseases requiring continuous oxygen therapy
  • Current serious illness or medical conditions including, but not limited to, uncontrolled active infection, clinically significant pulmonary, metabolic or psychiatric disorders
  • Patients with known infectious diseases (as per protocol)
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
  • Patient has a primary tumor site of nasopharynx (any histology).

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 02/05/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Yujie Zhao, M.D., Ph.D.

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Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Patrick McGarrah, M.D.

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Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Ashish Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

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Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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