Durvalumab and Tremelimumab ± Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Metastatic Squamous or Non-Squamous NSCLC

Sponsor
Canadian Cancer Trials Group (Other)
Overall Status
Active, not recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT03057106
Collaborator
AstraZeneca (Industry), Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano (Other), National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia (Other)
301
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70.5
6.1
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Durvalumab is a new type of drug for many kinds of cancer. It is considered "immunotherapy" and not "chemotherapy". Laboratory tests show that it works by allowing the immune system to detect cancer and reactivate the immune response. This may help to slow down the growth of cancer or may cause cancer cells to die. Durvalumab has been shown to shrink tumours in animals and has been studied in more than 5000 people and seems promising.

Tremelimumab is a new type of drug for various types of cancers. It works in a similar way to durvalumab and may improve the effect of durvalumab. Tremelimumab may also help slow the growth of the cancer cells or may cause cancer cells to die. It has been shown to shrink tumours in animals and has been studied in over 1200 people and seems promising.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Detailed Description

Combinations of durvalumab and tremelimumab have also been studied. While the combination has been studied in over 200 people, it is not clear if it can offer better results when it is combined with chemotherapy.

Recently, immunotherapies that target the PD-1/PD-L1 axis have shown promise in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
301 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Randomized Trial of Durvalumab and Tremelimumab ± Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Metastatic (Stage IV) Squamous or Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Actual Study Start Date :
Feb 15, 2017
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Feb 24, 2020
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Dec 31, 2022

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: Durvalumab and Tremelimumab

Durvalumab q4 weeks until PD + Tremelimumab q 4 wk x 4 doses

Drug: Durvalumab
MEDI4736

Drug: Tremelimumab
Tremelimumab

Active Comparator: Platinum based chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab

4 cycles platinum plus gem or pem + Durva + Treme (q 3 wk x 4 cycles) Followed by: Squamous Cell: Maintenance Durva q 4 wk until PD Non-Squamous Cell: Pemetrexed + Durva q 4 wk until PD

Drug: Durvalumab
MEDI4736

Drug: Tremelimumab
Tremelimumab

Drug: Platinum-Based Drug
Pemetrexed, cisplatin, carboplatin or gemcitibine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Overall Survival [33 months]

    time from randomization to the date of death

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Progression-free Survival Using RECIST 1.1 [33 months]

    time from randomization to the date of the first documented disease progression. Progression was defined as: at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of measured lesions taking as references the smallest sum of diameters recorded on study (including baseline) AND an absolute increase of ≥5 mm, or appearance of new lesions.

  2. Objective Response Rate Using RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST [33 months]

    proportion of patients with a documented complete response, partial response (CR + PR) based on iRECIST criteria. The primary estimate of ORR will be based on all patients randomized, and compared using Cochran- Mantel-Haeszel test stratified by stratification factors at randomization between the study new treatment and the standard control arms.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patients must have histologically and/or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous or non-squamous, non-small cell carcinoma of the lung. Patients with poorly differentiated tumours will only be eligible if NSCLC is confirmed by immunohistochemistry markers (TTF1/P63 or P40/CK5). Patients with known sensitizing EGFR mutations or known ALK-fusion are not eligible.

  • Patients must have stage IV disease according to the 8th TNM version staging.

  • Patients must have an adequate histopathology specimen and must consent to release this specimen for protocol required testing. This is a mandatory component of the study.

  • Patient must consent to provision of samples of blood in order that the specific correlative marker assays proscribed may be conducted.

  • All patients must have measurable disease as defined by RECIST 1.1 All radiology studies must be performed within 28 days prior to randomization (within 35 days if negative).

The criteria for defining measurable disease are as follows:
  • CT scan (with slice thickness of 5 mm) ≥ 10 mm --> longest diameter

  • Physical exam (using calipers) ≥ 10 mm

  • Lymph nodes by CT scan ≥ 15 mm --> measured in short axis

Measurable lesions must be outside a previous radiotherapy field if they are the sole site of disease, unless disease progression has been documented.

  • Patients must be 18 years of age or older.

  • ECOG performance status of 0 or 1.

  • Absolute neutrophils ≥ 1.5 x 10^9/L

  • Platelets ≥ 100 x 10^9/L

  • Hemoglobin ≥ 90 g/L

  • Bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x UNL (upper limit of normal)

  • AST and ALT ≤ 2.5 x UNL (if liver metastases are present, ≤5 x UNL) Creatinine < 1.25 UNL or Creatinine clearance ≥ 45 mL/min

  • Cytotoxic Chemotherapy: Patients may not have received prior cytotoxic chemotherapy for advanced/metastatic disease.

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy: Patients may have had prior adjuvant therapy for completely resected disease, providing it has been completed at least 12 months prior to randomization.

  • Patients treated with concurrent chemotherapy/radiation regimens for unresectable locally advanced Stage III disease will be eligible providing it has been completed at least 12 months prior to randomization.

  • Other Systemic Therapy: Patients may not have received prior EGFR or alk inhibitors. Patients may not have received prior treatment with immune-based therapy, including durvalumab and tremelimumab vaccines or oncolytic viral therapy. Patients must have recovered from any reversible treatment related toxicities prior to randomization.

  • Prior external beam radiation is permitted provided a minimum of 14 days (2 weeks) have elapsed between the last dose of radiation and date of randomization. Concurrent radiotherapy is not permitted.

Patients must have recovered from any acute toxic effects from radiation prior to randomization.

  • Patients must have recovered from any acute toxic effects from radiation prior to randomization.

  • Surgery: Previous surgery is permitted provided that wound healing has occurred and at least 14 days have elapsed (major surgery) prior to randomization.

  • Patient must be able (i.e. sufficiently fluent) and willing to complete the quality of life and health economics questionnaires.

  • Patient consent must be appropriately obtained in accordance with applicable local and regulatory requirements.

  • Patients must be accessible for treatment and follow-up. All randomized patients must be followed and treated at participating centres.

  • In accordance with CCTG policy, protocol treatment is to begin within 2 working days of patient randomization.

  • Female patients of childbearing potential who are sexually active with a non-sterilized male partner must use at least one highly effective method of contraception while on study and for 6 months after the last dose of durvalumab and tremelimumab or for 3 months after the last dose of durvalumab alone

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients with a history of other malignancies, except: adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, curatively treated in-situ cancer of the cervix, or other solid tumours curatively treated with no evidence of disease for ≥ 3 years. Patients with a history of other malignancies detected at an early stage and whom the investigator believes have been curatively treated and are at low risk of recurrence MAY be eligible. Contact CCTG to discuss eligibility prior to enrolling.

  • Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders (including inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. colitis or Crohn's disease), diverticulitis with the exception of diverticulosis, celiac disease or other serious gastrointestinal chronic conditions associated with diarrhea), systemic lupus erythematosus, Sarcoidosis syndrome, or Wegener syndrome (granulomatosis with polyangiitis), rheumatoid arthritis, hypophysitis, uveitis, etc., within the past 3 years prior to the start of treatment. The following are exceptions to this criterion:

  • Patients with alopecia.

  • Patients with Grave's disease, vitiligo or psoriasis not requiring systemic treatment (within the last 2 years).

  • Patients with hypothyroidism (e.g. following Hashimoto syndrome) stable on hormone replacement.

  • History of primary immunodeficiency, history of allogenic organ transplant that requires therapeutic immunosuppression and the use of immunosuppressive agents within 28 days of randomization* or a prior history of severe (grade 3 or 4) immune mediated toxicity from other immune therapy or grade ≥ 3 infusion reaction.

  • Live attenuated vaccination administered within 30 days prior to randomization

  • History of hypersensitivity to durvalumab or tremelimumab or any excipient. Patients who have received other treatment or other antibodies must not have had intolerable toxicity or required steroids to manage toxicity.

  • Mean QT interval corrected for heart rate using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) ≥ 470 msec in screening ECG measured using standard institutional method or history of familial long QT syndrome.

  • Patients who have untreated and/or uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions and/or have symptomatic cardiac dysfunction (unstable angina, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction within the previous year or cardiac ventricular arrhythmias requiring medication, history of 2nd or 3rd degree atrioventricular conduction defects). Patients with a significant cardiac history, even if now controlled, should have a LVEF ≥ 45%. (Note: patients with uncomplicated controlled hypertension do not require LVEF measurement in the absence of other significant cardiac history)

  • Concurrent treatment with other investigational drugs or anti-cancer therapy

  • Patients with untreated brain or meningeal metastases are not eligible. Patients with treated CNS disease who have radiologic AND clinical evidence of stable brain metastases, with no evidence of cavitation or hemorrhage in the brain lesion, are eligible providing that they are asymptomatic and do not require corticosteroids (must have discontinued steroids at least 1 week prior to randomization).

  • Pregnant or Lactating Women: Women of childbearing potential must have a pregnancy test (urine or serum) proven negative within 14 days prior to randomization. If urine test is positive, pregnancy testing may then include an ultrasound to rule-out pregnancy if a false-positive is suspected. For example, when beta-human chorionic gonadotropin is high and partner is vasectomized, it may be associated with tumour production of hCG, as seen with some cancers. Patient will be considered eligible if an ultrasound is negative for pregnancy. Men and women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception.

  • Patients with serious illnesses or medical conditions which would not permit the patient to be managed according to the protocol (including corticosteroid administration), or would put the patient at risk. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Contraindications to the use of pemetrexed, gemcitabine, cisplatin and/or carboplatin (consult product monograph);

  • History of significant neurologic or psychiatric disorder which would impair the ability to obtain consent or limit compliance with study requirements;

  • Active infection requiring systemic therapy; (including any patient known to have active hepatitis B, hepatitis C or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or tuberculosis);

  • Active peptic ulcer disease or gastritis;

  • Known pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis with clinically significant impairment of pulmonary function.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Campbelltown Hospital Campbelltown New South Wales Australia 2560
2 Coffs Habour Health Campus - NCCI Coffs Harbour New South Wales Australia 2450
3 Concord Repatriation General Hospital Concord New South Wales Australia 2139
4 Nepean Hospital Kingswood New South Wales Australia 2751
5 St. George Hospital, Cancer Care Centre Kogarah New South Wales Australia 2217
6 The Tweed Hospital Lismore New South Wales Australia 2480
7 Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre, Liverpool Hospital Liverpool New South Wales Australia 2170
8 Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick New South Wales Australia 2031
9 Princess Alexandra Hospital Brisbane Queensland Australia 4102
10 The Prince Charles Hospital Chermside Queensland Australia 4032
11 Mater Research Institute South Brisbane South Brisbane Queensland Australia 4101
12 Gold Coast University Hospital Southport Queensland Australia 4215
13 Toowoomba Hospital Toowoomba Queensland Australia 4350
14 Royal Hobart Hospital Hobart Tasmania Australia 7000
15 Ballarat Health Services Ballarat Victoria Australia 3350
16 Epworth HealthCare - Richmond Richmond Victoria Australia 3121
17 Border Medical Oncology Wodonga Victoria Australia 3690
18 Saint John of God Hospital Subiaco Subiaco Western Australia Australia 6008
19 St. Vincent's Hospital Victoria Park Australia 3065
20 Cross Cancer Institute Edmonton Alberta Canada T6G 1Z2
21 BCCA - Fraser Valley Cancer Centre Surrey British Columbia Canada V3V 1Z2
22 BCCA - Vancouver Cancer Centre Vancouver British Columbia Canada V5Z 4E6
23 Horizon Health Network Fredericton New Brunswick Canada E3B 5N5
24 The Moncton Hospital Moncton New Brunswick Canada E1C 6Z8
25 The Vitalite Health Network - Dr. Leon Richard Moncton New Brunswick Canada E1C 8X3
26 Regional Health Authority B, Zone 2 Saint John New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L2
27 Cambridge Memorial Hospital Cambridge Ontario Canada N1R 3G2
28 Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton Ontario Canada L8V 5C2
29 Kingston Health Sciences Centre Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 2V7
30 Grand River Regional Cancer Centre Kitchener Ontario Canada N2G 1G3
31 Stronach Regional Health Centre at Southlake Newmarket Ontario Canada L3Y 2P9
32 Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Ottawa Ontario Canada K1H 8L6
33 Algoma District Cancer Program Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada P6B 0A8
34 Niagara Health System St. Catharines Ontario Canada L2S 0A9
35 Health Sciences North Sudbury Ontario Canada P3E 5J1
36 North York General Hospital Toronto Ontario Canada M2K 1E1
37 Humber River Regional Hospital Toronto Ontario Canada M3M 0B2
38 Michael Garron Hospital Toronto Ontario Canada M4C 3E7
39 University Health Network Toronto Ontario Canada M5G 2M9
40 Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Windsor Ontario Canada N8W 2X3
41 PEI Cancer Treatment Centre Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Canada C1A 8T5
42 Hopital de la Cite-de-la-Sante Laval Quebec Canada H7M 3L9
43 CHUM-Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal Montreal Quebec Canada H2X 3E4
44 The Jewish General Hospital Montreal Quebec Canada H3T 1E2
45 CHU de Quebec-Hopital l'Enfant-Jesus (HEJ) Quebec City Quebec Canada G1J 1Z4
46 University Institute of Cardiology and Quebec City Quebec Canada G1V 4G5
47 Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke Quebec Canada J1H 5N4
48 Allan Blair Cancer Centre Regina Saskatchewan Canada S4T 7T1
49 Saskatoon Cancer Centre Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada S7N 4H4

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Canadian Cancer Trials Group
  • AstraZeneca
  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano
  • National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Natasha Leighl, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON Canada

Study Documents (Full-Text)

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT03057106
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • BR34
First Posted:
Feb 17, 2017
Last Update Posted:
Jun 27, 2022
Last Verified:
Feb 1, 2022
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details
Pre-assignment Detail
Arm/Group Title Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Arm/Group Description Durvalumab q4 weeks until PD + Tremelimumab q 4 wk x 4 doses Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab 4 cycles platinum plus gem or pem + Durva + Treme (q 3 wk x 4 cycles) Followed by: Squamous Cell: Maintenance Durva q 4 wk until PD Non-Squamous Cell: Pemetrexed + Durva q 4 wk until PD Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab Platinum-Based Drug: Pemetrexed, cisplatin, carboplatin or gemcitibine
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 149 148
COMPLETED 149 148
NOT COMPLETED 0 0

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab Total
Arm/Group Description Durvalumab q4 weeks until PD + Tremelimumab q 4 wk x 4 doses Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab 4 cycles platinum plus gem or pem + Durva + Treme (q 3 wk x 4 cycles) Followed by: Squamous Cell: Maintenance Durva q 4 wk until PD Non-Squamous Cell: Pemetrexed + Durva q 4 wk until PD Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab Platinum-Based Drug: Pemetrexed, cisplatin, carboplatin or gemcitibine Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 150 151 301
Age (Count of Participants)
<=18 years
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Between 18 and 65 years
86
57.3%
69
45.7%
155
51.5%
>=65 years
64
42.7%
82
54.3%
146
48.5%
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
69
46%
70
46.4%
139
46.2%
Male
81
54%
81
53.6%
162
53.8%
Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0%
2
1.3%
2
0.7%
Asian
6
4%
7
4.6%
13
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0%
1
0.7%
1
0.3%
Black or African American
4
2.7%
0
0%
4
1.3%
White
138
92%
138
91.4%
276
91.7%
More than one race
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Unknown or Not Reported
2
1.3%
3
2%
5
1.7%
Smoking history (Count of Participants)
Never smoke
14
9.3%
12
7.9%
26
8.6%
Ever smoked
136
90.7%
139
92.1%
275
91.4%
Histology type (Count of Participants)
Non-squamous
123
82%
123
81.5%
246
81.7%
Squamous
27
18%
28
18.5%
55
18.3%
ECOG Performance Status (Count of Participants)
0
45
30%
47
31.1%
92
30.6%
1
105
70%
104
68.9%
209
69.4%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Overall Survival
Description time from randomization to the date of death
Time Frame 33 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population, included patients who refused the study treatments (4 patients)
Arm/Group Title Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Arm/Group Description Durvalumab q4 weeks until PD + Tremelimumab q 4 wk x 4 doses Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab 4 cycles platinum plus gem or pem + Durva + Treme (q 3 wk x 4 cycles) Followed by: Squamous Cell: Maintenance Durva q 4 wk until PD Non-Squamous Cell: Pemetrexed + Durva q 4 wk until PD Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab Platinum-Based Drug: Pemetrexed, cisplatin, carboplatin or gemcitibine
Measure Participants 150 151
Median (90% Confidence Interval) [Months]
14.1
16.6
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Durvalumab and Tremelimumab, Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.46
Comments 2-sided, adjusted for stratification factors at rtandomization.
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.88
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 90%
0.67 to 1.16
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Progression-free Survival Using RECIST 1.1
Description time from randomization to the date of the first documented disease progression. Progression was defined as: at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of measured lesions taking as references the smallest sum of diameters recorded on study (including baseline) AND an absolute increase of ≥5 mm, or appearance of new lesions.
Time Frame 33 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population, included the 4 patents who refused study treatments.
Arm/Group Title Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Arm/Group Description Durvalumab q4 weeks until PD + Tremelimumab q 4 wk x 4 doses Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab 4 cycles platinum plus gem or pem + Durva + Treme (q 3 wk x 4 cycles) Followed by: Squamous Cell: Maintenance Durva q 4 wk until PD Non-Squamous Cell: Pemetrexed + Durva q 4 wk until PD Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab Platinum-Based Drug: Pemetrexed, cisplatin, carboplatin or gemcitibine
Measure Participants 150 151
Median (90% Confidence Interval) [Months]
3.22
7.72
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Durvalumab and Tremelimumab, Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0035
Comments 2-sided, adjusted for stratification factors at randomization.
Method Log Rank
Comments Adjusted for stratification factors at randomization.
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.67
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.52 to 0.88
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Objective Response Rate Using RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST
Description proportion of patients with a documented complete response, partial response (CR + PR) based on iRECIST criteria. The primary estimate of ORR will be based on all patients randomized, and compared using Cochran- Mantel-Haeszel test stratified by stratification factors at randomization between the study new treatment and the standard control arms.
Time Frame 33 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population
Arm/Group Title Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Arm/Group Description Durvalumab q4 weeks until PD + Tremelimumab q 4 wk x 4 doses Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab 4 cycles platinum plus gem or pem + Durva + Treme (q 3 wk x 4 cycles) Followed by: Squamous Cell: Maintenance Durva q 4 wk until PD Non-Squamous Cell: Pemetrexed + Durva q 4 wk until PD Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab Platinum-Based Drug: Pemetrexed, cisplatin, carboplatin or gemcitibine
Measure Participants 150 151
Partial Response
44
29.3%
64
42.4%
Stable Disease
47
31.3%
53
35.1%
Progressive Disease
53
35.3%
25
16.6%
Inevaluable
6
4%
9
6%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Durvalumab and Tremelimumab, Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.033
Comments 2-sided, adjusted for stratification factors at randomization.
Method Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 1.69
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
1.04 to 2.76
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments

Adverse Events

Time Frame 33 months
Adverse Event Reporting Description Adverse events graded according to CTCAE Version 4.0.
Arm/Group Title Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Arm/Group Description Durvalumab q4 weeks until PD + Tremelimumab q 4 wk x 4 doses Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab 4 cycles platinum plus gem or pem + Durva + Treme (q 3 wk x 4 cycles) Followed by: Squamous Cell: Maintenance Durva q 4 wk until PD Non-Squamous Cell: Pemetrexed + Durva q 4 wk until PD Durvalumab: MEDI4736 Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab Platinum-Based Drug: Pemetrexed, cisplatin, carboplatin or gemcitibine
All Cause Mortality
Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 80/149 (53.7%) 77/148 (52%)
Serious Adverse Events
Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 84/149 (56.4%) 102/148 (68.9%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia 1/149 (0.7%) 1 12/148 (8.1%) 12
Febrile neutropenia 0/149 (0%) 0 7/148 (4.7%) 7
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Cardiac disorders
Acute coronary syndrome 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Asystole 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Atrial fibrillation 0/149 (0%) 0 4/148 (2.7%) 4
Atrial flutter 2/149 (1.3%) 2 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Cardiac arrest 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Chest pain - cardiac 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Myocardial infarction 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Pericardial effusion 3/149 (2%) 3 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Pericardial tamponade 2/149 (1.3%) 2 0/148 (0%) 0
Pericarditis 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Sinus tachycardia 0/149 (0%) 0 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Endocrine disorders
Adrenal insufficiency 3/149 (2%) 3 3/148 (2%) 3
Hyperthyroidism 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Hypothyroidism 0/149 (0%) 0 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Eye disorders
Scleral disorder 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain 1/149 (0.7%) 1 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Ascites 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Colitis 14/149 (9.4%) 14 11/148 (7.4%) 11
Constipation 2/149 (1.3%) 2 3/148 (2%) 3
Diarrhea 16/149 (10.7%) 16 10/148 (6.8%) 10
Duodenal obstruction 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Dyspepsia 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Dysphagia 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Enterocolitis 4/149 (2.7%) 4 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Gastric hemorrhage 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Gastric perforation 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Gastric ulcer 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Gastrointestinal pain 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Ileus 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage 2/149 (1.3%) 2 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Nausea 4/149 (2.7%) 4 5/148 (3.4%) 5
Oral hemorrhage 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Other gastrointestinal disorders 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Pancreatitis 2/149 (1.3%) 2 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Vomiting 4/149 (2.7%) 4 4/148 (2.7%) 4
General disorders
Death NOS 0/149 (0%) 0 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Fatigue 1/149 (0.7%) 1 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Fever 5/149 (3.4%) 5 11/148 (7.4%) 11
Flu like symptoms 1/149 (0.7%) 1 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Infusion related reaction 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Non-cardiac chest pain 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Other general disorders, administration site conditions 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Pain 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Sudden death NOS 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction 0/149 (0%) 0 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Autoimmune disorder 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Cytokine release syndrome 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Other immune system disorders 2/149 (1.3%) 2 6/148 (4.1%) 6
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Gallbladder infection 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Joint infection 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Lung infection 11/149 (7.4%) 11 12/148 (8.1%) 12
Other infections and infestations 0/149 (0%) 0 6/148 (4.1%) 6
Sepsis 2/149 (1.3%) 2 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Sinusitis 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Skin infection 0/149 (0%) 0 3/148 (2%) 3
Upper respiratory infection 3/149 (2%) 3 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Urinary tract infection 0/149 (0%) 0 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Fracture 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Spinal fracture 2/149 (1.3%) 2 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased 4/149 (2.7%) 4 4/148 (2.7%) 4
Alkaline phosphatase increased 3/149 (2%) 3 0/148 (0%) 0
Aspartate aminotransferase increased 4/149 (2.7%) 4 6/148 (4.1%) 6
Blood bilirubin increased 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Creatinine increased 1/149 (0.7%) 1 4/148 (2.7%) 4
GGT increased 3/149 (2%) 3 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Lipase increased 4/149 (2.7%) 4 4/148 (2.7%) 4
Neutrophil count decreased 0/149 (0%) 0 4/148 (2.7%) 4
Platelet count decreased 0/149 (0%) 0 10/148 (6.8%) 10
Serum amylase increased 2/149 (1.3%) 2 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Weight loss 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
White blood cell decreased 0/149 (0%) 0 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Acidosis 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Anorexia 2/149 (1.3%) 2 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Dehydration 1/149 (0.7%) 1 4/148 (2.7%) 4
Hypercalcemia 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Hypocalcemia 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Hypokalemia 0/149 (0%) 0 3/148 (2%) 3
Hyponatremia 1/149 (0.7%) 1 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Hypophosphatemia 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 0/149 (0%) 0 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Arthritis 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Back pain 2/149 (1.3%) 2 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Bone pain 2/149 (1.3%) 2 0/148 (0%) 0
Generalized muscle weakness 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Muscle weakness left-sided 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Muscle weakness lower limb 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Myositis 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Neck pain 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Pain in extremity 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Other neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified 13/149 (8.7%) 13 18/148 (12.2%) 18
Tumor pain 2/149 (1.3%) 2 0/148 (0%) 0
Nervous system disorders
Depressed level of consciousness 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Dizziness 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Dysesthesia 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Edema cerebral 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Encephalopathy 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Facial nerve disorder 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Headache 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Intracranial hemorrhage 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Lethargy 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Other nervous system disorders 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Peripheral sensory neuropathy 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Radiculitis 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Seizure 3/149 (2%) 3 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Stroke 4/149 (2.7%) 4 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Transient ischemic attacks 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Confusion 2/149 (1.3%) 2 0/148 (0%) 0
Delirium 2/149 (1.3%) 2 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury 2/149 (1.3%) 2 3/148 (2%) 3
Other renal and urinary disorders 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Bronchopulmonary hemorrhage 1/149 (0.7%) 1 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Chylothorax 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Cough 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Dyspnea 4/149 (2.7%) 4 4/148 (2.7%) 4
Hypoxia 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Other respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders 3/149 (2%) 3 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Pleural effusion 6/149 (4%) 6 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Pneumonitis 7/149 (4.7%) 7 7/148 (4.7%) 7
Pneumothorax 0/149 (0%) 0 3/148 (2%) 3
Pulmonary edema 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Respiratory failure 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Other skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Pruritus 2/149 (1.3%) 2 0/148 (0%) 0
Rash acneiform 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Rash maculo-papular 5/149 (3.4%) 5 7/148 (4.7%) 7
Stevens-Johnson syndrome 1/149 (0.7%) 1 0/148 (0%) 0
Vascular disorders
Hypotension 1/149 (0.7%) 1 2/148 (1.4%) 2
Other vascular disorders 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Superficial thrombophlebitis 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Superior vena cava syndrome 0/149 (0%) 0 1/148 (0.7%) 1
Thromboembolic event 7/149 (4.7%) 7 9/148 (6.1%) 9
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Platinum Based Chemotherapy + Durvalumab + Tremelimumab
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 149/149 (100%) 148/148 (100%)
Cardiac disorders
Sinus tachycardia 2/149 (1.3%) 2 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear pain 1/149 (0.7%) 1 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Tinnitus 6/149 (4%) 6 17/148 (11.5%) 17
Endocrine disorders
Hypothyroidism 19/149 (12.8%) 19 18/148 (12.2%) 18
Eye disorders
Blurred vision 10/149 (6.7%) 10 10/148 (6.8%) 10
Other eye disorders 5/149 (3.4%) 5 15/148 (10.1%) 15
Watering eyes 1/149 (0.7%) 1 20/148 (13.5%) 20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain 26/149 (17.4%) 26 29/148 (19.6%) 29
Bloating 4/149 (2.7%) 4 11/148 (7.4%) 11
Colitis 11/149 (7.4%) 11 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Constipation 60/149 (40.3%) 60 84/148 (56.8%) 84
Diarrhea 50/149 (33.6%) 50 72/148 (48.6%) 72
Dry mouth 15/149 (10.1%) 15 19/148 (12.8%) 19
Dyspepsia 8/149 (5.4%) 8 18/148 (12.2%) 18
Dysphagia 4/149 (2.7%) 4 9/148 (6.1%) 9
Gastroesophageal reflux disease 13/149 (8.7%) 13 14/148 (9.5%) 14
Mucositis oral 12/149 (8.1%) 12 22/148 (14.9%) 22
Nausea 60/149 (40.3%) 60 101/148 (68.2%) 101
Vomiting 36/149 (24.2%) 36 54/148 (36.5%) 54
General disorders
Chills 8/149 (5.4%) 8 11/148 (7.4%) 11
Edema limbs 21/149 (14.1%) 21 42/148 (28.4%) 42
Fatigue 105/149 (70.5%) 105 125/148 (84.5%) 125
Fever 22/149 (14.8%) 22 28/148 (18.9%) 28
Flu like symptoms 11/149 (7.4%) 11 17/148 (11.5%) 17
Non-cardiac chest pain 31/149 (20.8%) 31 24/148 (16.2%) 24
Pain 24/149 (16.1%) 24 30/148 (20.3%) 30
Immune system disorders
Other immune system disorders 5/149 (3.4%) 5 11/148 (7.4%) 11
Infections and infestations
Lung infection 12/149 (8.1%) 12 15/148 (10.1%) 15
Other infections and infestations 12/149 (8.1%) 12 7/148 (4.7%) 7
Skin infection 2/149 (1.3%) 2 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Upper respiratory infection 27/149 (18.1%) 27 18/148 (12.2%) 18
Urinary tract infection 6/149 (4%) 6 16/148 (10.8%) 16
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Bruising 2/149 (1.3%) 2 10/148 (6.8%) 10
Investigations
Creatinine increased 1/149 (0.7%) 1 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Weight gain 3/149 (2%) 3 12/148 (8.1%) 12
Weight loss 41/149 (27.5%) 41 37/148 (25%) 37
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia 68/149 (45.6%) 68 78/148 (52.7%) 78
Dehydration 4/149 (2.7%) 4 12/148 (8.1%) 12
Hypokalemia 15/149 (10.1%) 15 17/148 (11.5%) 17
Hypomagnesemia 5/149 (3.4%) 5 17/148 (11.5%) 17
Hyponatremia 9/149 (6%) 9 6/148 (4.1%) 6
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 25/149 (16.8%) 25 22/148 (14.9%) 22
Back pain 57/149 (38.3%) 57 55/148 (37.2%) 55
Bone pain 18/149 (12.1%) 18 17/148 (11.5%) 17
Chest wall pain 16/149 (10.7%) 16 16/148 (10.8%) 16
Flank pain 6/149 (4%) 6 9/148 (6.1%) 9
Generalized muscle weakness 9/149 (6%) 9 17/148 (11.5%) 17
Myalgia 9/149 (6%) 9 10/148 (6.8%) 10
Neck pain 12/149 (8.1%) 12 12/148 (8.1%) 12
Other musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder 8/149 (5.4%) 8 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Pain in extremity 33/149 (22.1%) 33 41/148 (27.7%) 41
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Tumor pain 11/149 (7.4%) 11 7/148 (4.7%) 7
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness 16/149 (10.7%) 16 32/148 (21.6%) 32
Dysgeusia 13/149 (8.7%) 13 23/148 (15.5%) 23
Headache 29/149 (19.5%) 29 41/148 (27.7%) 41
Paresthesia 9/149 (6%) 9 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Peripheral sensory neuropathy 13/149 (8.7%) 13 30/148 (20.3%) 30
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety 26/149 (17.4%) 26 24/148 (16.2%) 24
Confusion 4/149 (2.7%) 4 9/148 (6.1%) 9
Depression 16/149 (10.7%) 16 15/148 (10.1%) 15
Insomnia 46/149 (30.9%) 46 56/148 (37.8%) 56
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Allergic rhinitis 2/149 (1.3%) 2 15/148 (10.1%) 15
Cough 65/149 (43.6%) 65 79/148 (53.4%) 79
Dyspnea 93/149 (62.4%) 93 95/148 (64.2%) 95
Epistaxis 1/149 (0.7%) 1 11/148 (7.4%) 11
Hoarseness 6/149 (4%) 6 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Nasal congestion 6/149 (4%) 6 9/148 (6.1%) 9
Other respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders 11/149 (7.4%) 11 12/148 (8.1%) 12
Productive cough 19/149 (12.8%) 19 24/148 (16.2%) 24
Sore throat 1/149 (0.7%) 1 8/148 (5.4%) 8
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia 8/149 (5.4%) 8 23/148 (15.5%) 23
Dry skin 10/149 (6.7%) 10 15/148 (10.1%) 15
Other skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders 10/149 (6.7%) 10 20/148 (13.5%) 20
Pruritus 39/149 (26.2%) 39 44/148 (29.7%) 44
Rash acneiform 8/149 (5.4%) 8 15/148 (10.1%) 15
Rash maculo-papular 42/149 (28.2%) 42 45/148 (30.4%) 45
Vascular disorders
Hypertension 9/149 (6%) 9 15/148 (10.1%) 15
Hypotension 7/149 (4.7%) 7 13/148 (8.8%) 13
Thromboembolic event 12/149 (8.1%) 12 14/148 (9.5%) 14

Limitations/Caveats

The small sample size may prevent the study to find identify the biomarker defined subgroup that may be benefit from the study treatment.

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Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Dr. Keyue Ding
Organization Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Phone 1-613-533-6430 ext 77705
Email kding@ctg.queensu.ca
Responsible Party:
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT03057106
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • BR34
First Posted:
Feb 17, 2017
Last Update Posted:
Jun 27, 2022
Last Verified:
Feb 1, 2022