Preventing second cancers with Dostarlimab treatment
Official title: A Multicenter, Open-label, Randomized Phase II Study Aiming to Assess the Clinical Impact of Dostarlimab on Occurrence of Second Primary Cancer in Patients With Cured Primary Cancer
Run by Centre Leon Berard · NCT05855811 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if the drug Dostarlimab can help prevent second cancers in people who are at high risk after finishing treatment for their first cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Leon Berard Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | dostarlimab, immunotherapy, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, prednisone |
| Locations | 5 sites (Caen and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 26, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 26, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 26, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | July 15, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05855811 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a history of solid tumors and specific risk factors for second primary cancers.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not completed treatment for their first primary cancer or those without identified risk factors for second primary cancers may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This multicenter, randomized, open-label phase II study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Dostarlimab in patients at high risk of developing second primary cancers (SPC) after treatment for their first primary cancer (FPC). Eligible participants will receive either Dostarlimab or no treatment within six months after completing their FPC treatment. The study focuses on patients with specific risk factors for SPC, including genetic predispositions and significant tobacco exposure. The goal is to determine if Dostarlimab can reduce the incidence of SPC in this high-risk population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce the risk of developing second cancers in patients previously treated for primary cancers.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using immunotherapy to prevent second cancers is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in related areas, suggesting potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female patient ≥18 years of age at time of informed consent form signature. Note - Patients with childhood first primary cancer (FPC) are eligible. * Patients with prior histologically proven primary solid tumors (any type), AJCC stage I, II or III or IV if M0, eligible to curative treatment. Note - Time between end of treatment for first cancer and randomisation must be \<6 months. * Patients with at least one risk factor for second primary cancer (SPC) including: * Exposure to exogenous risk factor : tobacco (\>20YP) ≥ 10 years and still active at time of FPC diagnosis and/or Endogenous risk factors (genetic predisposition including for instance germ line mutations of p53 or BRCA genes, Lynch syndrome, or any mutations of genes known to be associated with higher risk of cancer according to current list from French National Cancer institute or HPV-related FPC. * Availability of FFPE tumor sample from FPC initial diagnosis for histological comparison in case/at time of SPC. Note - Histological report must be sent to the sponsor with archival FFPE tumor block within 14 days after randomisation. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or . * Adequate hematologic and end-organ function, defined by the following laboratory test results: * WBC ≥ 2.5 x 109/L, * Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL. Patients may be transfused (\> 2 weeks before randomisation) to meet this criterion, * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L without granulocyte colony-stimulating factor support within 2 weeks before randomisation, * Platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L, * Lymphocyte count ≥ 0.5 x 109/L; * Serum creatinine clearance ≥30 mL/min/1.73m2 (MDRD or CKD-EPI formula - See Appendix) or serum creatinine ≤1.5 ULN * Serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × Upper Limit of Normal (ULN), with the following exception: Patients with known Gilbert disease who have serum bilirubin level ≤ 3 x ULN may be enrolled; * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 2.5 x ULN; * Prothrombin time/INR ≤ 1.5, or, if patient is receiving therapeutic anticoagulation, prothrombin time/INR \< 3.0 * aPTT ≤ ULN OR, if patient is receiving therapeutic anticoagulation, aPTT must be \< 1.5 ULN. Note: Patient receiving therapeutic anticoagulation must be on stable dose. * Proteinuria by urine dipstick \< 2+ or 24-hour proteinuria ≤ 1.0 g. * Corrected QT interval (QTc) \<450msec (or QTc \<480msec for participants with bundle branch block). * Women patients of child-bearing potential are eligible, provided they have a negative serum or urine pregnancy and agrees to use adequate contraception for up to 6 months after the final dose of dostarlimab. * Fertile men must agree to use an effective method of contraception during the study and for up to 6 months after the last dose of dostarlimab. * Patient should understand, sign, and date the written voluntary informed consent form prior to any protocol-specific procedures performed and should be able and willing to comply with study visits and procedures as per protocol. * Patients must be covered by a medical insurance in country where applicable. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous treatment with immunotherapy (any types) for cured first primary cancer. * Acute and ongoing toxicities from previous therapy that have not resolved to Grade ≤ 1, except for alopecia, neuropathy and lab values presented in inclusion criteria. * Major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to randomisation, or abdominal surgery, abdominal interventions or significant abdominal traumatic injury within 60 days prior to randomisation or anticipation of need for major surgical procedure during the course of the study or non-recovery from side effects of any such procedure. * Treatment with systemic immunosuppressive medication (including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, thalidomide, and anti-TNF-alpha agents) within 2 weeks prior to randomisation, or anticipation of need for systemic immunosuppressive medication during study treatment; with the exceptions of intranasal, inhaled, or topical corticosteroids or systemic corticosteroids at physiological doses, which are not to exceed 10 mg/day of prednisone, or an equivalent corticosteroid. * Systemic immunostimulatory agents (including, but not limited to, interferons and IL-2) are prohibited within 4 weeks or five half-lives of the drug (whichever is longer) prior to randomisation. * Oral or IV antibiotics within 14 days of randomisation. * History of severe allergic or other hypersensitivity reactions to: * chimeric or humanized antibodies or fusion proteins, * biopharmaceuticals produced in Chinese hamster ovary cells, or * any component of the dostarlimab formulation * Concurrent treatment with any approved or investigational anti-cancer treatment or participation in another clinical trial with therapeutic intent. Note - Hormonotherapy as part of standard of care is allowed. * History of autoimmune disease including (see Appendix 18.5 for a more comprehensive list of pre-existing autoimmune diseases and immune deficiencies and exceptions in the protocol. * Infectious diseases: * active infection requiring IV antibiotics, * severe infection within 4 weeks prior to randomisation, including, but not limited to, hospitalization for complications of infection, bacteremia, or severe pneumonia, * active hepatitis B (chronic or acute; defined as having a positive hepatitis B surface antigen \[HBsAg\] test at screening), * active hepatitis C. Patients positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody are eligible only if PCR is negative for HCV RNA at screening, * HIV infection, * active tuberculosis, * influenza vaccination should be given during influenza season. Patients must not receive live attenuated influenza vaccine (e.g., FluMist®) within 4 weeks prior to randomisation or at any time during the study. * Significant cardiovascular disease: see details in the protocol. * History of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (including pneumonitis), drug-induced pneumonitis, organizing pneumonia (i.e. bronchiolitis obliterans, cryptogenic organizing pneumonia), or evidence of active pneumonitis on screening chest CT scan. * Evidence of significant uncontrolled concomitant disease that could affect compliance with the protocol or interpretation of results, including significant liver disease (such as cirrhosis, uncontrolled major seizure disorder, or superior vena cava syndrome). * Patient with FPC known to be at high risk of relapse defined as ≥ 70% relapse from FPC within 2 years. * Patient patients who are solid organ recipients. * Patient with primary cancer of unknown origin (CUP). * Pregnant or lactating women
Where it's running
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Centre François Baclesse
Caen, France Recruiting -
Centre Jean Perrin
Clermont-Ferrand, France Recruiting -
Centre Léon Bérard
Lyon, France Recruiting -
Institut Claudius Regaud
Toulouse, France Recruiting -
Institut Gustave Roussy
Villejuif, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jean-Yves BLAY, MD, PhD
- Email: jean-yves.blay@lyon.unicancer.fr
- Phone: 4 78 78 51 26
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.