Study To Compare Avelumab In Combination With Standard of Care Chemoradiotherapy (SoC CRT) Versus SoC CRT for Definitive Treatment In Patients With Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck (JAVELIN HEAD AND NECK 100)

Sponsor
Pfizer (Industry)
Overall Status
Terminated
CT.gov ID
NCT02952586
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This is a phase 3 randomized, placebo controlled study to evaluate the safety and anti-tumor activity of Avelumab in combination with standard of care chemoradiation (SoC CRT) versus SoC CRT alone in front-line treatment of patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 3

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
697 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A RANDOMIZED DOUBLE-BLIND PHASE 3 STUDY OF AVELUMAB IN COMBINATION WITH STANDARD OF CARE CHEMORADIOTHERAPY (CISPLATIN PLUS DEFINITIVE RADIATION THERAPY) VERSUS STANDARD OF CARE CHEMORADIOTHERAPY IN THE FRONT-LINE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH LOCALLY ADVANCED SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE HEAD AND NECK
Actual Study Start Date :
Nov 28, 2016
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Dec 23, 2019
Actual Study Completion Date :
Aug 25, 2020

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Avelumab + SOC Chemoradiation Therapy

Avelumab 10 mg/kg IV: Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase; Days 8, 25, and 39 of the CRT Phase; and Q2W for 12 months during the Maintenance Phase Cisplatin 100 mg/m2 IV: Days 1, 22, and 43 of the CRT Phase Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) 70 Gy/35 fractions/7 weeks; 1 fraction per day, 5 fractions/week for 7 weeks during the CRT Phase

Drug: Avelumab
Avelumab + SOC Chemoradiation

Placebo Comparator: Placebo + SOC CRT

Placebo IV matching avelumab: Days 1 of the Lead-in Phase; Days 8, 25, and 39 of the CRT Phase; Q2W for 12 months during the Maintenance Phase Cisplatin 100 mg/m2 IV: Days 1, 22, and 43 of the CRT Phase IMRT 70 Gy/35 fractions/7 weeks; 1 fraction per day, 5 fractions/week for 7 weeks during the CRT Phase

Other: Chemoradiation
Cisplatin + Radiation Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Progression-free Survival (PFS) Per Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors v1.1 (RECIST v1.1) as Assessed by Investigator [From randomization until documented PD or death, censored date, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)]

    PFS was defined as the time (in months) from the date of randomization to the first documentation of objective progressive disease (PD) per modified RECIST v1.1 as assessed by Investigator or death (due to any cause), whichever occurred first. Analysis was performed using Kaplan Meier method. PD refers to any of following: 1) Locoregional PD confirmed by pathology to verify radiographic changes represent true tumor progression and not radiation effects or non-malignant contrast enhancement. 2) Locoregional clinically detectable progression confirmed by pathology. 3) Surgical removal (salvage) of primary tumor with tumor present on final pathology. 4) Salvage neck dissection greater than (>) 20 weeks after completion of CRT with tumor present on final pathology. 5) Metastatic PD. PFS data was censored on date of last adequate tumor assessment for participants with no PFS event.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Overall Survival (OS) [From randomization to the date of death or censored date, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)]

    Overall survival was defined as the time (in months) from the date of randomization to the date of death due to any cause. Participants last known to be alive were censored at date of last contact. Analysis was performed using Kaplan Meier method.

  2. Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) Rate in Participants With Salvage Surgery at the Primary Site [From randomization until PD or death (up to 37 months)]

    pCR was defined as the absence of histologically identifiable residual cancer in any resected specimen. The pCR rate at primary site was estimated by dividing the number of participants with pCR recorded at any visit from randomization until PD per modified RECIST v1.1 or death due to any cause by the number of participants randomized who had salvage surgery at the primary site.

  3. Time to Locoregional Failure Per Modified RECIST v1.1 as Assessed by Investigator [From the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of locoregional recurrence or death, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)]

    Locoregional failure was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of locoregional recurrence or death due to any cause per modified RECIST v1.1 as assessed by Investigator, whichever occurred first. Analysis was performed using Kaplan Meier method.

  4. Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Modified RECIST v1.1 as Assessed by Investigator [From randomization until disease progression or death, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)]

    Objective response (OR) was defined as a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) per RECIST v1.1 recorded from randomization until disease progression per modified RECIST v1.1 or death due to any cause. A participant was considered to have achieved an OR if the participant had a CR or PR which did not need to be confirmed at a subsequent assessment. CR for target disease: complete disappearance of all target lesions with the exception of nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis less than [<] 10 millimeter [mm]). CR for non-target disease: disappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker levels. All lymph nodes must be 'normal' in size (<10 mm short axis) . PR: Greater than or equal to (>=) 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The ORR was estimated by dividing the number of participants with OR (CR or PR) by the number of participants randomized.

  5. Time to Distant Metastatic Failure Per Modified RECIST v1.1 as Assessed by Investigator [From the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of distant metastatic or death (up to 37 months)]

    Time to distant metastatic failure or distant metastasis (DM) was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of distant metastatic or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Distant metastatic disease was defined as new tumor identified at a site distant from the head and neck anatomic region or draining lymph nodes. Analysis was performed using Kaplan Meier method.

  6. Duration of Response (DOR) Per Modified RECIST v1.1 as Assessed by Investigator [From the first documentation of objective tumor response to the first documentation of PD or death or censored date, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)]

    DOR:time from first documentation of objective tumor response (CR/PR) to first documentation of PD/death due to any cause, whichever occurred first.PR:>=30% decrease under baseline of sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. CR for target disease:complete disappearance of all target lesions with exception of nodal disease.CR for non-target disease: disappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker levels. PD is any of following:1)Locoregional PD confirmed by pathology to verify radiographic changes denote true tumor progression and not radiation effects or non-malignant contrast enhancement.2)Locoregional clinically detectable progression confirmed by pathology.3)Surgical removal of primary tumor with tumor present on final pathology.4)Salvage neck dissection >20 weeks after completion of CRT with tumor present on final pathology.5)Metastatic PD. DOR data was censored on date of last adequate tumor assessment for participants with no overall response.

  7. Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) as Graded by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria (NCI-CTCAE), Version 4.03 [Baseline up to 44 months]

    Adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. As per NCI-CTCAE version 4.03, severity was graded as Grade 1: asymptomatic/mild symptoms, clinical/diagnostic observations only, intervention not indicated; Grade 2: moderate, minimal, local/noninvasive intervention indicated, limiting age-appropriate instrumental activities of daily life (ADL); Grade 3: severe/medically significant but not immediately life-threatening, hospitalization/prolongation of existing hospitalization indicated, disabling, limiting self-care ADL; Grade 4: life-threatening consequence, urgent intervention indicated; Grade 5: death related to AE. TEAE was defined as event with onset dates occurring during the on-treatment period.

  8. Number of Participants With Shift From Baseline in Clinical Laboratory Parameters [Baseline up to 15 months]

    Grade 1 and 3 ranges are: Anemia:Hb:<LLN-10.0,<8.0 g/dL;LC decreased (dec):<LLN-800/mm^3,500-200/mm^3;LC increased (inc):grade 3:>20,000/mm^3:NC dec:<LLN-1500/mm^3;<1000-500/mm^3;PC dec:<LLN-75,000/mm^3;<50,000-25,000/mm^3;WBC dec:<LLN-3000/mm^3;<2000-1000/mm^3;ALT inc:>ULN-3.0*ULN;>5.0-20.0*ULN;ALP & GGT inc:>ULN-2.5*ULN;>5.0-20.0*ULN;AST inc:>ULN-3.0*ULN;>5.0-20.0*ULN;BB inc:>ULN-1.5*ULN;>3.0-10.0*ULN;CH high:>ULN-300 mg/dL;>400-500 mg/dL;CPK inc:>ULN-2.5*ULN;>5*ULN-10*ULN;Hypercalcemia:>ULN-11.5;>12.5-13.5mg/dL;Hyperglycemia:>ULN-160; >250-500mg/dL;Hyperkalemia:>ULN-5.5;>6.0-7.0mmol/L;Hypermagnesemia:>ULN-3.0;>3.0-8.0 mg/dL;Hypernatremia:>ULN-150; >155-160 mmol/L;Hypertriglyceridemia;150-300;>500-1000 mg/dL;Hypoalbuminemia:<LLN-3;<2g/dL;Hypocalcemia:<LLN-8.0;<8.0-7.0mg/dL;Hypokalemia:<LLN-3.0;<3.0-2.5mmol/L;Hypomagnesemia;<LLN-1.2;<0.9-0.7 mg/dL;Hyponatremia:<LLN-130;<130-120mmol/L; Hypophosphatemia:<LLN-2.5;<2.0-1.0mg/dL;lipase & serum amylase inc:>ULN-1.5*ULN;>2.0-5.0*ULN.

  9. Change From Baseline in Vital Sign - Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure [Baseline, Lead-in phase: Day1; CRT Phase: Days 1, 8, 22, 25, 39, and 43; Maintenance phase: on Days 1 and 15 in Cycles 1 to 13 and EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)]

    Change from baseline in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) measured in sitting position were reported.

  10. Change From Baseline in Vital Sign - Pulse Rate [Baseline, Lead-in phase: Day1; CRT Phase: Days 1, 8, 22, 25, 39, and 43; Maintenance phase: on Days 1 and 15 in Cycles 1 to 13 and EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)]

    Change from baseline in pulse rate in sitting position in beats per minute was reported.

  11. Change From Baseline in the European Quality of Life- 5 Dimension-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Index Score at CRT Phase and Maintenance Phase [Baseline, CRT Phase: Days 1 and 29; Maintenance phase: Cycle 1/Day 1, Cycle 3/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 15, Cycle 11/Day 1, Cycle 11/Day 15, EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)]

    EQ-5D-5L is a standardized participant completed questionnaire that measures health status in terms of a single index value or utility score. EQ-5D-5L consisted of two components: a health state profile (descriptive system) and a visual analogue scale (VAS) in which participants rate their overall health status from 0 (worst imaginable) to 100 (best imaginable), where higher scores indicated better health status. EQ-5D health state profile is comprised of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 response levels: 1=no problems, 2=slight problems, 3=moderate problems, 4=severe problems and 5=extreme problems. EQ-5D-5L health status index score range between 0 to 1. Higher score indicated better health status.

  12. Change From Baseline in the European Quality of Life- 5 Dimension-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) VAS Score at CRT Phase and Maintenance Phase [Baseline, CRT Phase: Days 1 and 29; Maintenance phase: Cycle 1/Day 1, Cycle 3/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 15, Cycle 11/Day 1, Cycle 11/Day 15, EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)]

    EQ-5D-5L is a standardized participant completed questionnaire that measures health status in terms of a single index value or utility score. EQ-5D-5L consisted of two components: a health state profile (descriptive system) and a visual analogue scale (VAS). EQ-5D health state profile is comprised of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 response levels: 1=no problems, 2=slight problems, 3=moderate problems, 4=severe problems and 5=extreme problems. EQ-5D-5L health status index score range between 0 to 1. Higher score indicated worse health status. In VAS participants rate their overall health status from 0 (worst imaginable) to 100 (best imaginable), where higher scores indicated better health status.

  13. Change From Baseline in National Cancer Comprehensive Network Head and Neck Symptom Index-22 Item Scores (NCCN FHNSI-22) at CRT Phase and Maintenance Phase [Baseline, CRT Phase: Days 1 and 29; Maintenance phase: Cycle 1/Day 1, Cycle 3/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 15, Cycle 11/Day 1, Cycle 11/Day 15, EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)]

    The NCCN FHNSI-22 questionnaire measured disease symptoms, treatment side effects and overall quality of life in participants with head and neck cancer. The questionnaire contained 22 items with 5-point Likert scales ranging from 0 to 4 as follows: 'not at all = 0', a little bit = 1, somewhat = 2, quite a bit = 3 and very much = 4. Total score ranged from 0 to 88 where, higher scores represented better symptomatology, quality of life or functioning.

  14. Programmed Death Receptor-1 Ligand-1 (PD-L1) Biomarker Expression in Tumor Tissue as Assessed by Immunohistochemistry (IHC) [Baseline (prior to first dose)]

    PD-L1 biomarker expression in tumor tissue as assessed by IHC in the form of positive immune cells and tumor staining cells.

  15. Mean Percentage (%) of Total Tumor Area Occupied by Cluster of Differentiation 8 (CD8+) Cells [Baseline (prior to first dose)]

    Description: CD8+ cells are the type of T-lymphocytes. Mean percentage of total tumor area occupied by CD8+ Cells has been reported. Area was measured in millimeter square (mm^2).

  16. Percentage of Participants With Positive and Negative Pathology of Neck Dissection [From randomization until PD as per investigator assessment (up to 37 months)]

    Percentage of participants with positive and negative pathology of neck dissection were reported. Positive pathology included live tumor cells present or 10% or greater vital tumor tissues. Negative pathology included no live tumor cells present, complete tumor regression, no evidence of vital tumor tissues, less than 10% vital tumor tissue, or not consistent with disease under study.

  17. Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Avelumab [Pre-dose and end of infusion on Day 1 of lead-in phase, Days 8, 25 of CRT phase, Day 1 of Cycle 1 and 2 (each cycle 28 days)]

    Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of Avelumab is reported.

  18. Predose Plasma Concentration (Ctrough) of Avelumab [Pre-dose on Day 1 of lead-in phase, Days 8, 25 of CRT phase, Day 1 of Cycle 1, 2, 5, 8, 11 (each cycle 28 days)]

    Ctrough refers to plasma concentration of Avelumab observed just before treatment administration.

  19. Dose Normalized Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax [dn]) of Total and Free Cisplastin [Pre-dose, mid-infusion, end of infusion, 3, 4, and 24 hours post dose on Day 1 of CRT phase]

    Dose normalized (dn) Cmax was calculated by dividing Cmax by the exact dose of total and free Cisplastin (in mg) administered to a participant.

  20. Dose Normalized Area Under the Curve From Time Zero to Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast[dn]) of Total and Free Cisplatin [Pre-dose, mid-infusion, end of infusion, 3, 4, and 24 hours post dose on Day 1 of CRT phase]

    Area under the plasma concentration time-curve from time zero to the time of last measured concentration (AUClast). AUClast (dn) was calculated by dividing AUClast by the exact dose of cisplastin (in mg) administered to a participant.

  21. Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Total and Free Cisplatin [Pre-dose, mid-infusion, end of infusion, 3, 4, and 24 hours post dose on Day 1 of CRT phase]

    Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of total and free Cisplatin is reported.

  22. Time to Attain Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Total and Free Cisplatin [Pre-dose, mid-infusion, end of infusion, 3, 4, and 24 hours post dose on Day 1 of CRT phase]

    Time to reach maximum observed plasma concentration (Tmax) of total and free Cisplatin.

  23. Number of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) Against Avelumab by Never and Ever Positive Status [pre-dose on Day 1 up to 30 Days after the end of treatment]

    ADA never-positive was defined as no positive ADA results at any time point; ADA-negative participants (titer less than< cut point) and ADA ever-positive was defined as at least one positive ADA result at any time point; ADA-positive participants (titer greater than or equal to cut point)

  24. Number of Participants With Neutralizing Antibodies (nAb) Against Avelumab by Never and Ever Positive Status [Day 1 of lead-in phase and on Days 8 and 25 of CRT phase]

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No

INCLUSION CRITERIA

  • Histological diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx

  • HPV negative disease, Stage III, IVa, IVb; non-oropharyngeal HPV positive disease Stage III, IVa, IVb, HPV positive oropharyngeal disease T4 or N2c or N3

  • No prior therapy for advanced stage SCCHN; eligible for definitive CRT with curative intent.

  • Available tumor samples for submission or willing to undergo further tumor biopsies:

  • Age ≥18 years (≥19 in Korea;20 years in Japan and Taiwan).

  • ECOG Performance Status 0 or 1

  • Adequate bone marrow function

  • Adequate renal function

  • Adequate liver function

  • Pregnancy test (for patients of childbearing potential) negative at screening

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

  • Prior immunotherapy with an anti PD 1, anti PD L1, anti PD L2, anti CD137, or anti CTLA 4 antibody (including ipilimumab), or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T cell co stimulation or immune checkpoint pathways.

  • Major surgery 4 weeks prior to randomization.

  • Prior malignancy requiring tumor-directed therapy within the last 2 years prior to enrollment, or concurrent malignancy associated with clinical instability. Exceptions for disease within the 2 years are superficial esophageal cancer (TIS or T1a) fully resected by endoscopy, prostate cancer (Gleason score 6) either curatively treated or deemed to not require treatment, ductal IS carcinoma of the breast that has completed curative treatment, adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer.

  • Active autoimmune disease

  • Any of the following in the 6 months prior to randomization: myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina, coronary/peripheral artery bypass graft, symptomatic congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack, or symptomatic pulmonary embolism.

  • Active infection requiring systemic therapy.

  • Use of immunosuppressive medication at time of randomization

  • Prior organ transplantation including allogenic stem-cell transplantation.

  • Diagnosis of prior immunodeficiency or known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) related illness.

  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

  • Vaccination within 4 weeks prior to randomization.

  • Current use of or anticipated need for treatment with other anti-cancer drugs.

  • Pregnant female patients, breastfeeding female patients, and male patients able to father children and female patients of childbearing potential who are unwilling or unable to use 2 highly effective methods of contraception as outlined in the protocol for the duration of the study and for at least 6 months after the last dose of cisplatin and 60 days after the last dose of avelumab/placebo (whichever is later).

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Highlands Oncology Group Fayetteville Arkansas United States 72703
2 Highlands Oncology Group Rogers Arkansas United States 72758
3 Highlands Oncology Group Springdale Arkansas United States 72762
4 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Anaheim California United States 92801
5 CBCC Global Research, Inc. at Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center Bakersfield California United States 93309
6 Beverly Hills Cancer Center Beverly Hills California United States 90211
7 Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group Beverly Hills California United States 90211
8 UCSD Radiation Oncology South Bay, Cancer Treatment Centers Chula Vista California United States 91914
9 City of Hope Corona Corona California United States 92879
10 Compassionate Care Research Group, Inc. at Compassionate Cancer Care Medical Group, Inc. Corona California United States 92879
11 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Downey California United States 90241
12 City of Hope (City of Hope National Medical Center, City of Hope Medical Center) Duarte California United States 91010
13 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Glendale California United States 91204
14 UC San Diego Medical Center- La Jolla (Thornton Hospital) La Jolla California United States 92037
15 UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center La Jolla California United States 92093
16 City of Hope Antelope Valley Lancaster California United States 93534
17 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Long Beach California United States 90805
18 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Los Angeles California United States 90033
19 Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute Los Angeles California United States 90048
20 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Lynwood California United States 90262
21 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Montebello California United States 90640
22 UC Irvine Medical Center Orange California United States 92868-3201
23 Compassionate Care Research Group, Inc. at Compassionate Cancer Care Medical Group, Inc. Riverside California United States 92501
24 UC San Diego Medical Center- Hillcrest San Diego California United States 92103
25 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Santa Ana California United States 92705
26 City of Hope South Pasadena South Pasadena California United States 91030
27 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Torrance California United States 90503
28 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation West Covina California United States 91790
29 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Whittier California United States 90602
30 Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Aurora Colorado United States 80045
31 University of Colorado Denver CTO/CTRC Aurora Colorado United States 80045
32 University of Colorado Hospital - Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion Aurora Colorado United States 80045
33 University of Colorado Hospital - Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion Aurora Colorado United States 80045
34 University Of Colorado Hospital Cancer Center Aurora Colorado United States 80045
35 Cypress Hematology & Oncology Denver Colorado United States 80210
36 Cypress Hematology and Oncology Parker Colorado United States 80138
37 Sylvester at Coral Gables Coral Gables Florida United States 33146
38 Sylvester at Deerfield Beach Deerfield Beach Florida United States 33442
39 Specialist Global LLC Hialeah Florida United States 33012
40 Memorial Cancer Institute at Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood Florida United States 33021
41 Hollis Cancer Center Lakeland Florida United States 33805
42 Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Miami Florida United States 33136
43 Memorial Cancer Institute at Memorial Hospital West Pembroke Pines Florida United States 33028
44 Sylvester at Plantation Plantation Florida United States 33324
45 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Tampa Florida United States 33612
46 Primary Healthcare Associates Flossmoor Illinois United States 60422
47 Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey Illinois United States 60426
48 Primary Healthcare Associates Harvey Illinois United States 60426
49 Primary Healthcare Associates Tinley Park Illinois United States 60477
50 IU Health Arnett Cancer Center Lafayette Indiana United States 47904
51 Kansas City VA Radiation Oncology Clinic Overland Park Kansas United States 66212
52 Ashland-Bellefonte Cancer Center Ashland Kentucky United States 41101
53 Norton Cancer Institute Louisville Kentucky United States 40202
54 Norton Hospital Louisville Kentucky United States 40202
55 University Medical Center, Inc. Louisville Kentucky United States 40202
56 Norton Brownsboro Hospital Louisville Kentucky United States 40241
57 Norton Cancer Institute Louisville Kentucky United States 40241
58 Highlands Cancer Center Prestonsburg Kentucky United States 41653
59 Maryland Proton Treatment Center Baltimore Maryland United States 21201
60 University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore Maryland United States 21201
61 University of Maryland, Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center Baltimore Maryland United States 21201
62 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston Massachusetts United States 02215
63 Karmanos Cancer Institute Detroit Michigan United States 48201
64 Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Michigan United States 48202
65 Karmanos Cancer Institute Farmington Hills Michigan United States 48334
66 Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, Sparrow Hospital Lansing Michigan United States 48912
67 University of Missouri- Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Columbia Missouri United States 65212
68 Siteman Cancer Center - West County Creve Coeur Missouri United States 63141
69 Kansas City VA Medical Center Kansas City Missouri United States 64128
70 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Saint Louis Missouri United States 63110
71 Washington University School of Medicine Siteman Cancer Center Saint Louis Missouri United States 63110
72 Siteman Cancer Center - South County Saint Louis Missouri United States 63129
73 Siteman Cancer Center- St. Peters Saint Peters Missouri United States 63376
74 Department of Radiation Oncology Methodist Hospital Omaha Nebraska United States 68114
75 Oncology Hematology West, PC dba Nebraska Cancer Specialists Omaha Nebraska United States 68114
76 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-Basking Ridge Basking Ridge New Jersey United States 07920
77 Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack New Jersey United States 07601
78 John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack New Jersey United States 07601
79 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center- Monmouth Middletown New Jersey United States 07748
80 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center- Bergen Montvale New Jersey United States 07645
81 University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center Albuquerque New Mexico United States 87131
82 Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care Bronx New York United States 10461
83 Montefiore Medical Center Bronx New York United States 10467
84 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Commack Commack New York United States 11725
85 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Westchester Harrison New York United States 10604
86 Bellevue Hospital Center New York New York United States 10016
87 Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone New York New York United States 10016
88 NYU Langone Medical Center New York New York United States 10016
89 NYU Langone Radiology New York New York United States 10016
90 NYU Langone Radiology - Ambulatory Care Center East 41st Street New York New York United States 10017
91 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York New York United States 10022
92 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Breast and Imaging Center New York New York United States 10065
93 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York New York United States 10065
94 Stony Brook University Stony Brook New York United States 11794-7007
95 Stony Brook Cancer Center Stony Brook New York United States 11794
96 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center- Nassau Uniondale New York United States 11553
97 Oncology Specialists of Charlotte, PA Charlotte North Carolina United States 28204
98 DJL Clinical Research, PLLC Charlotte North Carolina United States 28210
99 Wake Forest Baptist Health Winston-Salem North Carolina United States 27157
100 University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland Ohio United States 44106
101 OU Medical Center Oklahoma City Oklahoma United States 73104
102 Stephenson Cancer Center Oklahoma City Oklahoma United States 73104
103 University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center- Stephenson Cancer Center Oklahoma City Oklahoma United States 73104
104 Lehigh Valley Health Network Cancer Center Pharmacy Allentown Pennsylvania United States 18103
105 Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest Allentown Pennsylvania United States 18103
106 Radiation Oncology Cancer Services Allentown Pennsylvania United States 18103
107 Lehigh Valley Health Network-Muhlenberg Bethlehem Pennsylvania United States 18017
108 Precision Cancer Research / Gettysburg Cancer Center Gettysburg Pennsylvania United States 17325
109 PinnacleHealth Cancer Institute Harrisburg Pennsylvania United States 17109
110 PinnacleHealth Cancer Institute Mechancisburg Pennsylvania United States 17050
111 Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States 19111
112 UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Pittsburgh Pennsylvania United States 15232
113 UPMC Shadyside Radiation Oncology Pittsburgh Pennsylvania United States 15232
114 MUSC- Rutledge Tower Charleston South Carolina United States 29403
115 Medical University of South Carolina- Hollings Cancer Center Charleston South Carolina United States 29425
116 MUSC SCTR Research Nexus Clinical Science Building Charleston South Carolina United States 29425
117 MUSC- Ashley River Tower Charleston South Carolina United States 29425
118 MUSC- Radiation Oncology Charleston South Carolina United States 29425
119 MUSC- University Hospital Charleston South Carolina United States 29425
120 GHS Cancer Institute Easley South Carolina United States 29640
121 GHS Cancer Institute Greenville South Carolina United States 29605
122 GHS Cancer Institute Greenville South Carolina United States 29615
123 GHS Cancer Institute Greer South Carolina United States 29650
124 GHS Cancer Institute Seneca South Carolina United States 29672
125 GHS Cancer Institute Spartanburg South Carolina United States 29307
126 The West Clinic, PC dba West Cancer Center Germantown Tennessee United States 38138
127 The West Clinic PC dba West Cancer Center Memphis Tennessee United States 38104
128 Henry-Joyce Cancer Clinic Nashville Tennessee United States 37232
129 Texas Oncology El Paso Cancer Treatment Center El Paso Texas United States 79902
130 William Beaumont Army Medical Center El Paso Texas United States 79920-5001
131 William Beaumont Army Medical Center El Paso Texas United States 79920
132 University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Texas United States 77555
133 Memorial Hermann Hospital - TMC Houston Texas United States 77030
134 UTHealth/Memorial Hermann Cancer Center Houston Texas United States 77030
135 UTMB Cancer Center at Victory Lakes League City Texas United States 77573
136 Utah Cancer Specialists Murray Utah United States 84157
137 Utah Cancer Specialists Salt Lake City Utah United States 84106
138 Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle Washington United States 98101
139 VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Washington United States 98108
140 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Medical Imaging Camperdown New South Wales Australia 2050
141 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Radiation Oncology Department Camperdown New South Wales Australia 2050
142 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Camperdown New South Wales Australia 2050
143 Northern Sydney Cancer Centre St Leonards New South Wales Australia 2065
144 Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Wollongong New South Wales Australia 2500
145 Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong Geelong Victoria Australia 3220
146 Austin Health Heidelberg Victoria Australia 3084
147 Ordensklinikum Linz GmbH Linz Austria A-4010
148 University Hospital Brussels Brussels Belgium 1090
149 Grand Hopital de Charleroi - Site Notre-Dame Charleroi Belgium 6000
150 Centre Hospitalier de Jolimont Haine Saint Paul Belgium 7100
151 Site Sainte Elisabeth / CHU UCL Namur Namur Belgium 5000
152 GZA Hospitals Campus Sint Augustinus Wilrijk Belgium 2610
153 CHU de Quebec - Universite Laval Quebec Canada G1R 2J6
154 Beijing Cancer Hospital Beijing Beijing China 100142
155 Fujian Cancer Hospital Fuzhou Fujian China 350014
156 SUN Yat-Sen University Cancer Center Guangzhou Guangdong China 510060
157 Cancer Center of Guangzhou Medical University/Oncology Department Guangzhou Guangdong China 510095
158 Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning Guangxi China 530021
159 Hai Nan General Hospital Haikou Hainan China 570311
160 Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital Harbin Heilongjiang China 150081
161 Henan Cancer Hospital Zhengzhou Henan China 450008
162 Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China 430022
163 Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology/Cancer Center Wuhan Hubei China 430030
164 Xiangya Hospital Central South University/Oncology Department Changsha Hunan China 410008
165 Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute Shenyang Liaoning China 110042
166 Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai Shanghai China 200032
167 Shanghai East Hospital/Oncology Department Shanghai Shanghai China 200123
168 West China Hospital of Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China 610041
169 Tianjin Cancer Hospital Tianjin Tianjin China 300060
170 Institut de Cancerologie de l'Ouest (ICO) - Site Paul Papin Angers cedex 02 France 49055
171 Institut Sainte Catherine Avignon cedex 9 France 84918
172 Hopital Pellegrin - Service de radiologie et d'imagerie Bordeaux France 33075
173 Hopital Saint-Andre Bordeaux France 33075
174 Cabinet de radiologie Privé - Dr Joseph Mocaer Brest France 29220
175 Clinique Pasteur - CFRO Brest France 29229
176 Hopital Franco-Britannique, Institut d'Oncologie Hauts-de-Seine Nord Levallois-Perret France 92309
177 Institut Regional du Cancer Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle Montpellier cedex 5 France 34298
178 Hopital prive du Confluent S.A.S. Nantes cedex 2 France 44277
179 Hopital prive du Confluent S.A.S Nantes cedex 2 France 44277
180 Clinique Hartmann Neuilly sur Seine France 92200
181 Hopital Americain de Paris Neuilly Sur Seine France 92200
182 Centre Antoine Lacassagne Nice cedex 2 France 06189
183 Institut Curie Paris France 75005
184 Centre Hospitalier Prive Saint Gregoire Saint Gregoire France 35760
185 Institut de Cancerologie de l'Ouest (ICO) - Site Rene Gauducheau Saint Herblain Cedex France 44805
186 Institut de cancerologie de la Loire Lucien Neuwirth Saint Priest en Jarez cedex France 42271
187 Centre Paul Strauss - Radiologie et medecine nucleaire Strasbourg Cedex France 67065
188 ICANS - Institut de cancerologie Strasbourg Europe Strasbourg France 67200
189 Institut Gustave Roussy Villejuif France 94800
190 Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch, Institut fur Rontgendiagnostik Berlin Buch Germany 13125
191 Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch, Klinik fur Nuklearmedizin Berlin Buch Germany 13125
192 Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch, Klinik fur Strahlentherapie Berlin Buch Germany 13125
193 Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch Berlin Buch Germany 13125
194 Universitatsklinikum Dusseldorf Dusseldorf Germany 40225
195 Universitatsklinikum Jena Jena Germany 07745
196 Universitatsklinikum Jena Jena Germany 07747
197 Universitätsklinikum Regensburg Regensburg Germany 93042
198 General Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "Agioi Anargiroi" Athens Attica Greece 14564
199 Attikon University Hospital Haidari Attica Greece 12462
200 Euromedica General Clinic Thessaloniki Greece 54645
201 Orszagos Onkologiai Intezet, B Belgyogyaszati Osztaly Budapest Hungary 1122
202 Orszagos Onkologiai Intezet, Sugarterapias Osztaly Budapest Hungary 1122
203 Uzsoki Utcai Korhaz Budapest Hungary 1145
204 Debreceni Egyetem Klinikai Kozpont Debrecen Hungary 4032
205 Petz Aladar Megyei Oktato Koraz, Onkoradiologiai osztaly Gyor Hungary 9024
206 Pecsi Tudomanyegyetem, Klinikai Kozpont, Onkoterapias Intezet Pecs Hungary 7624
207 Szegedi Tudomanyegyetem, Szent-Gyorgyi Albert Klinikai Kozpont Szeged Hungary 6720
208 St Luke's Radiation Oncology Network, St Luke's Hospital Dublin Ireland 6
209 St James's Hospital Dublin Ireland 8
210 St. James's Hospital Dublin Ireland 8
211 Blackrock Clinic Dublin Ireland A94 E4X7
212 Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa Israel 3109601
213 Hadassah University Hospital, Department of Oncology Jerusalem Israel 91120
214 Rabin Medical Center Petah Tiqva Israel 4941492
215 The Chaim Sheba M.C.Tel-Hashomer Ramat Gan Israel 52621
216 ASST degli Spedali Civili di Brescia Brescia BS Italy 25123
217 Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo studio e la cura dei Tumori (I.R.S.T) Meldola FC Italy 47014
218 Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) Meldola FC Italy 47014
219 Ospedale M. Bufalini Cesena Forlì-cesena Italy 47521
220 IRCCS Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) Meldola Forlì-cesena Italy 47014
221 Presidio Ospedaliero Vito Fazzi Lecce LE Italy 73100
222 AOU Policlinico Di Modena Modena MO Italy 41124
223 Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma Parma PR Italy 43126
224 UOC Oncologia Medica, AUSL della Romagna -RAVENNA Lugo RA Italy 48022
225 IRCCS Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) Ravenna RA Italy 48121
226 UOC Oncologia Medica, AUSL della Romagna - RAVENNA Ravenna RA Italy 48121
227 AULSS 9 - Scaligera Ospedale Mater Salutis Legnago VR Italy 37045
228 Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS - Fondazione Pascale Napoli Italy 80131
229 AUSL - IRCCS and Reggio Emilia Reggio Emilia Italy 42123
230 Aichi cancer center central hospital Nagoya Aichi Japan 464-8681
231 Nagoya University Hospital Nagoya Aichi Japan 466-8560
232 National Cancer Center Hospital East Kashiwa Chiba Japan 277-8577
233 National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center Matsuyama Ehime Japan 791-0280
234 Hokkaido University Hospital Sapporo Hokkaido Japan 060-8648
235 Kobe University Hospital Kobe Hyogo Japan 650-0017
236 Miyagi Cancer Center Natori Miyagi Japan 981-1293
237 Tohoku University Hospital Sendai Miyagi Japan 980-8574
238 Osaka International Cancer Institute Osaka-shi Osaka Japan 541-8567
239 Kindai University Hospital Osakasayama Osaka Japan 589-8511
240 Saitama Cancer Center Kita-adachi-gun Saitama Japan 362-0806
241 Shizuoka Cancer Center Sunto-gun Shizuoka Japan 411-8777
242 Jichi Medical University Hospital Shimotsuke Tochigi Japan 329-0498
243 National Cancer Center Hospital Chuo-ku Tokyo Japan 1040045
244 Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research Koto-ku Tokyo Japan 135-8550
245 Center for Proton Therapy, National Cancer Center Goyang-si Gyeonggi-do Korea, Republic of 10408
246 Center for Specific Organ Cancer, National Cancer Center Goyang-si Gyeonggi-do Korea, Republic of 10408
247 Department of Radiation Oncology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do Korea, Republic of 13496
248 Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do Korea, Republic of 13620
249 Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital Hwasun-gun Jeollanam-do Korea, Republic of 58128
250 Division of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital Seoul Korea, Republic of 03080
251 Asan Medical Center Seoul Korea, Republic of 05505
252 Division of Radiation Oncology, Asan Medical Center Seoul Korea, Republic of 05505
253 Samsung Medical Center Seoul Korea, Republic of 06351
254 SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center Seoul Korea, Republic of 07061
255 Department of Radiation Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital Ulsan Korea, Republic of 44033
256 Ulsan University Hospital Ulsan Korea, Republic of 44033
257 Centrum Onkologii im. prof. F. Lukaszczyka Bydgoszcz Poland 85-796
258 Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne Gdansk Poland 80-214
259 Centrum Onkologii - Instytut im. M. Sklodowskiej - Curie, Klinika Radioterapii i Chemioterapii Gliwice Poland 44-101
260 SPZOZ Ministerstwa Spraw Wewnetrznych i Administracji z Warminsko-Mazurskim Centrum Onkologii Olsztyn Poland 10-228
261 NZOZ Provita Prolife Centrum Medyczne Tomaszow Mazowiecki Poland 97-200
262 Specjalistyczny Szpital Onkologiczny NU-MED sp. z o.o. Tomaszow Mazowiecki Poland 97-200
263 Hospital Pedro Hispano Matosinhos Porto Portugal 4464-513
264 CUF Porto Senhora da Hora Porto Portugal 4460-188
265 Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, EPE Vila Nova de Gaia Porto Portugal 4434-502
266 Instituto Portugues de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil, E.P.E. Coimbra Portugal 3000-075
267 Centro Hospitalar do Porto, E.P.E.- Hospital de Santo Antonio Porto Portugal 4099-001
268 Instituto Portugues de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil, E.P.E. Porto Portugal 4200-072
269 Centro Hospitalar São João, E.P.E Porto Portugal 4200-319
270 Julio Teixeira Porto Portugal 4460-188
271 SBIH "Chelyabinsk Regional Clinical Centre of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine" Chelyabinsk Russian Federation 454087
272 N. N. Blokhin NMRCO Moscow Russian Federation 115478
273 Budgetary Institution of Healthcare of Omsk Region "Clinical Oncology Dispensary" Omsk Russian Federation 644013
274 FSBI "National Medical Research Center of Oncology n.a. N.N. Petrov" Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation 197758
275 SBIH "SPb Clinical Research Centre of Specialized Kinds of Medical Care (Oncology)" Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation 197758
276 SBHI YaR "Regional Clinical Oncology Hospital" Yaroslavl Russian Federation 150054
277 Institut Catala d'Oncologia Badalona, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol Badalona Barcelona Spain 08916
278 Hospital Universitario Donostia San Sebastian Guipuzcoa Spain 20014
279 Hospital Costa del Sol Marbella Malaga Spain 29603
280 Hospital Clinico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca El Palmar Murcia Spain 30120
281 Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Spain 08035
282 Hospital Clinic de Barcelona Barcelona Spain 08036
283 Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Barcelona Spain 08041
284 Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia Cordoba Spain 14004
285 Institut Catala D'Oncologia de Girona Girona Spain 17007
286 Complejo Hospitalario de Jaen Jaen Spain 23007
287 Hospital Clinico San Carlos Madrid Spain 28040
288 Hospital Universitario La Paz Madrid Spain 28046
289 Hospital Virgen de la Victoria Malaga Spain 29010
290 Hospital Universitario de Salamanca Salamanca Spain 37007
291 Fundacion Instituto Valenciano de Oncologia Valencia Spain 46009
292 Hospital Clinico Universitario Lozano Blesa Zaragoza Spain 50009
293 Klinik fur Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin Basel Basel-stadt Switzerland 4031
294 Klinik fur Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie Basel Basel-stadt Switzerland 4031
295 Universitatsspital Basel Basel Basel-stadt Switzerland 4031
296 Istituto Oncologico della Svizzera Italiana IOSI, Ospedale San Giovanni Bellinzona Ticino Switzerland 6500
297 Radiologia ORBV, Ospedale San Giovanni Bellinzona Ticino Switzerland 6500
298 Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Lausanne Vaud Switzerland 1011
299 Kantonsspital Winterthur, Medizinische Onkologie Winterthur Zuerich Switzerland 8401
300 Kantonsspital Winterthur, Radiologie Winterthur Zurich Switzerland 8401
301 Kantonsspital Winterthur Winterthur Zurich Switzerland 8401
302 Institut fur Klinische Pathologie Zurich Switzerland 8091
303 Klinik fur Nuklearmedizin Zurich Switzerland 8091
304 Universitatsspital Zurich Zurich Switzerland 8091
305 China Medical University Hospital Taichung Taiwan 40447
306 Taichung Veterans General Hospital Taichung Taiwan 40705
307 National Cheng Kung University Hospital Tainan Taiwan 704
308 National Taiwan University Hospital Taipei Taiwan 100
309 Taipei Veterans General Hospital Taipei Taiwan 11217
310 Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center Taipei Taiwan 112
311 Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou Branch Taoyuan City Taiwan 333
312 NHS Grampian Aberdeen United Kingdom AB25 2ZN
313 The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust Bebington United Kingdom CH63 4JY
314 University Hospital Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Bristol United Kingdom BS2 8ED
315 NHS Lothian, Western General Hospital Edinburgh United Kingdom EH4 2XU
316 Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London United Kingdom SE1 9RT

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Pfizer

Investigators

  • Study Director: Pfizer CT.gov Call Center, Pfizer

Study Documents (Full-Text)

More Information

Additional Information:

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Pfizer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02952586
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • B9991016
  • 2016-001456-21
  • LOCALLY ADVANCED HEAD AND NECK
First Posted:
Nov 2, 2016
Last Update Posted:
Sep 22, 2021
Last Verified:
Sep 1, 2021
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Yes
Plan to Share IPD:
Yes
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details Study had 3 sequential treatment phases: Lead-in, CRT, and Maintenance. There were 3 treatments administered in parallel during CRT phase: Avelumab, Cisplatin and IMRT.
Pre-assignment Detail Study had 3 sequential treatment phases: Lead-in, CRT, and Maintenance. There were 3 treatments administered during CRT phase: Avelumab, Cisplatin and IMRT. Reasons for discontinuation of each treatment are summarized separately. 11 participants discontinued all 3 treatments during CRT phase due to death. Two patients discontinued cisplatin due to adverse event and subsequently discontinued avelumab and IMRT due to death.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Period Title: Lead-In Phase (7 Days)
STARTED 350 347
Safety Analysis Set 348 344
COMPLETED 345 343
NOT COMPLETED 5 4
Period Title: Lead-In Phase (7 Days)
STARTED 345 340
COMPLETED 312 313
NOT COMPLETED 33 27
Period Title: Lead-In Phase (7 Days)
STARTED 345 340
COMPLETED 234 236
NOT COMPLETED 111 104
Period Title: Lead-In Phase (7 Days)
STARTED 345 340
COMPLETED 322 320
NOT COMPLETED 23 20
Period Title: Lead-In Phase (7 Days)
STARTED 291 304
COMPLETED 139 177
NOT COMPLETED 152 127
Period Title: Lead-In Phase (7 Days)
STARTED 266 284
COMPLETED 208 216
NOT COMPLETED 58 68
Period Title: Lead-In Phase (7 Days)
STARTED 247 237
COMPLETED 0 0
NOT COMPLETED 247 237

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT Total
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 350 347 697
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
59.36
(8.56)
58.88
(9.09)
59.12
(8.83)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
60
17.1%
62
17.9%
122
17.5%
Male
290
82.9%
285
82.1%
575
82.5%
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
Hispanic or Latino
13
3.7%
8
2.3%
21
3%
Not Hispanic or Latino
312
89.1%
312
89.9%
624
89.5%
Unknown or Not Reported
25
7.1%
27
7.8%
52
7.5%
Race/Ethnicity, Customized (Count of Participants)
Black or African American
9
2.6%
10
2.9%
19
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1
0.3%
0
0%
1
0.1%
Asian
102
29.1%
86
24.8%
188
27%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0%
1
0.3%
1
0.1%
White
224
64%
229
66%
453
65%
Other
14
4%
21
6.1%
35
5%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Progression-free Survival (PFS) Per Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors v1.1 (RECIST v1.1) as Assessed by Investigator
Description PFS was defined as the time (in months) from the date of randomization to the first documentation of objective progressive disease (PD) per modified RECIST v1.1 as assessed by Investigator or death (due to any cause), whichever occurred first. Analysis was performed using Kaplan Meier method. PD refers to any of following: 1) Locoregional PD confirmed by pathology to verify radiographic changes represent true tumor progression and not radiation effects or non-malignant contrast enhancement. 2) Locoregional clinically detectable progression confirmed by pathology. 3) Surgical removal (salvage) of primary tumor with tumor present on final pathology. 4) Salvage neck dissection greater than (>) 20 weeks after completion of CRT with tumor present on final pathology. 5) Metastatic PD. PFS data was censored on date of last adequate tumor assessment for participants with no PFS event.
Time Frame From randomization until documented PD or death, censored date, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS included all randomized participants.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 350 347
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
NA
NA
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT), Placebo + SOC CRT
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.9199
Comments The treatment arms were compared using a stratified, 1-sided, log rank Test. The three stratification factors were tumor (T) stage (< T4 vs T4), Nodal (N) stage (N0 /N1/N2a/N2b vs N2c/N3), Human papillomavirus (HPV) status (Positive vs Negative).
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.21
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.928 to 1.573
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Overall Survival (OS)
Description Overall survival was defined as the time (in months) from the date of randomization to the date of death due to any cause. Participants last known to be alive were censored at date of last contact. Analysis was performed using Kaplan Meier method.
Time Frame From randomization to the date of death or censored date, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS included all randomized participants.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 350 347
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
NA
NA
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT), Placebo + SOC CRT
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.9372
Comments The treatment arms were compared using a stratified, 1-sided, log rank Test. The three stratification factors were tumor (T) stage (< T4 vs T4), Nodal (N) stage (N0 /N1/N2a/N2b vs N2c/N3), Human papillomavirus (HPV) status (Positive vs Negative).
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.31
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.927 to 1.849
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) Rate in Participants With Salvage Surgery at the Primary Site
Description pCR was defined as the absence of histologically identifiable residual cancer in any resected specimen. The pCR rate at primary site was estimated by dividing the number of participants with pCR recorded at any visit from randomization until PD per modified RECIST v1.1 or death due to any cause by the number of participants randomized who had salvage surgery at the primary site.
Time Frame From randomization until PD or death (up to 37 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized participants who had salvage surgery at the primary site.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 6 7
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
0
0%
14.3
4.1%
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Locoregional Failure Per Modified RECIST v1.1 as Assessed by Investigator
Description Locoregional failure was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of locoregional recurrence or death due to any cause per modified RECIST v1.1 as assessed by Investigator, whichever occurred first. Analysis was performed using Kaplan Meier method.
Time Frame From the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of locoregional recurrence or death, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS included all randomized participants.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 350 347
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
NA
NA
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT), Placebo + SOC CRT
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.9316
Comments The treatment arms were compared using a stratified, 1-sided, log rank Test. The three stratification factors were tumor (T) stage (< T4 vs T4), Nodal (N) stage (N0 /N1/N2a/N2b vs N2c/N3), Human papillomavirus (HPV) status (Positive vs Negative).
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.25
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.930 to 1.694
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Modified RECIST v1.1 as Assessed by Investigator
Description Objective response (OR) was defined as a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) per RECIST v1.1 recorded from randomization until disease progression per modified RECIST v1.1 or death due to any cause. A participant was considered to have achieved an OR if the participant had a CR or PR which did not need to be confirmed at a subsequent assessment. CR for target disease: complete disappearance of all target lesions with the exception of nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis less than [<] 10 millimeter [mm]). CR for non-target disease: disappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker levels. All lymph nodes must be 'normal' in size (<10 mm short axis) . PR: Greater than or equal to (>=) 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The ORR was estimated by dividing the number of participants with OR (CR or PR) by the number of participants randomized.
Time Frame From randomization until disease progression or death, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS included all randomized participants.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 350 347
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
74.0
21.1%
74.9
21.6%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT), Placebo + SOC CRT
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.6229
Comments The treatment arms were compared using a stratified, 1-sided, Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel Test. The 3 stratification factors were tumor stage (< T4 vs T4), Nodal stage (N0 /N1/N2a/N2b vs N2c/N3), HPV status (Positive vs Negative).
Method Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Odds Ratio (OR)
Estimated Value 0.947
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.663 to 1.352
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Distant Metastatic Failure Per Modified RECIST v1.1 as Assessed by Investigator
Description Time to distant metastatic failure or distant metastasis (DM) was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of distant metastatic or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Distant metastatic disease was defined as new tumor identified at a site distant from the head and neck anatomic region or draining lymph nodes. Analysis was performed using Kaplan Meier method.
Time Frame From the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of distant metastatic or death (up to 37 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS included all randomized participants.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 350 347
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
NA
NA
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT), Placebo + SOC CRT
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.9061
Comments The treatment arms were compared using a stratified, 1-sided, log rank Test. The three stratification factors were tumor stage (< T4 vs T4), Nodal stage (N0 /N1/N2a/N2b vs N2c/N3), HPV status (Positive vs Negative).
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.21
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.909 to 1.624
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Duration of Response (DOR) Per Modified RECIST v1.1 as Assessed by Investigator
Description DOR:time from first documentation of objective tumor response (CR/PR) to first documentation of PD/death due to any cause, whichever occurred first.PR:>=30% decrease under baseline of sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. CR for target disease:complete disappearance of all target lesions with exception of nodal disease.CR for non-target disease: disappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker levels. PD is any of following:1)Locoregional PD confirmed by pathology to verify radiographic changes denote true tumor progression and not radiation effects or non-malignant contrast enhancement.2)Locoregional clinically detectable progression confirmed by pathology.3)Surgical removal of primary tumor with tumor present on final pathology.4)Salvage neck dissection >20 weeks after completion of CRT with tumor present on final pathology.5)Metastatic PD. DOR data was censored on date of last adequate tumor assessment for participants with no overall response.
Time Frame From the first documentation of objective tumor response to the first documentation of PD or death or censored date, whichever occurred first (up to 37 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Analysis population included all randomized participants who had unconfirmed CR or PR.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 259 260
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
NA
NA
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) as Graded by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria (NCI-CTCAE), Version 4.03
Description Adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. As per NCI-CTCAE version 4.03, severity was graded as Grade 1: asymptomatic/mild symptoms, clinical/diagnostic observations only, intervention not indicated; Grade 2: moderate, minimal, local/noninvasive intervention indicated, limiting age-appropriate instrumental activities of daily life (ADL); Grade 3: severe/medically significant but not immediately life-threatening, hospitalization/prolongation of existing hospitalization indicated, disabling, limiting self-care ADL; Grade 4: life-threatening consequence, urgent intervention indicated; Grade 5: death related to AE. TEAE was defined as event with onset dates occurring during the on-treatment period.
Time Frame Baseline up to 44 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety analysis set included all participants who received at least one dose of study drug.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 348 344
Grade 1
10
2.9%
8
2.3%
Grade 2
30
8.6%
53
15.3%
Grade 3
224
64%
215
62%
Grade 4
59
16.9%
49
14.1%
Grade 5
22
6.3%
17
4.9%
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Shift From Baseline in Clinical Laboratory Parameters
Description Grade 1 and 3 ranges are: Anemia:Hb:<LLN-10.0,<8.0 g/dL;LC decreased (dec):<LLN-800/mm^3,500-200/mm^3;LC increased (inc):grade 3:>20,000/mm^3:NC dec:<LLN-1500/mm^3;<1000-500/mm^3;PC dec:<LLN-75,000/mm^3;<50,000-25,000/mm^3;WBC dec:<LLN-3000/mm^3;<2000-1000/mm^3;ALT inc:>ULN-3.0*ULN;>5.0-20.0*ULN;ALP & GGT inc:>ULN-2.5*ULN;>5.0-20.0*ULN;AST inc:>ULN-3.0*ULN;>5.0-20.0*ULN;BB inc:>ULN-1.5*ULN;>3.0-10.0*ULN;CH high:>ULN-300 mg/dL;>400-500 mg/dL;CPK inc:>ULN-2.5*ULN;>5*ULN-10*ULN;Hypercalcemia:>ULN-11.5;>12.5-13.5mg/dL;Hyperglycemia:>ULN-160; >250-500mg/dL;Hyperkalemia:>ULN-5.5;>6.0-7.0mmol/L;Hypermagnesemia:>ULN-3.0;>3.0-8.0 mg/dL;Hypernatremia:>ULN-150; >155-160 mmol/L;Hypertriglyceridemia;150-300;>500-1000 mg/dL;Hypoalbuminemia:<LLN-3;<2g/dL;Hypocalcemia:<LLN-8.0;<8.0-7.0mg/dL;Hypokalemia:<LLN-3.0;<3.0-2.5mmol/L;Hypomagnesemia;<LLN-1.2;<0.9-0.7 mg/dL;Hyponatremia:<LLN-130;<130-120mmol/L; Hypophosphatemia:<LLN-2.5;<2.0-1.0mg/dL;lipase & serum amylase inc:>ULN-1.5*ULN;>2.0-5.0*ULN.
Time Frame Baseline up to 15 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety population include all participants who received at least one dose of study drug. Here "Overall Number of Participants analyzed" signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure and 'Number analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for specified rows.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 346 340
Anemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
314
89.7%
311
89.6%
Anemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
42
12%
49
14.1%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: New or worsened to grade >=1
336
96%
330
95.1%
Lymphocyte Count (LC) Decreased: New or worsened to grade >=3
279
79.7%
284
81.8%
Lymphocyte Count (LC) Increased: New or worsened to grade >=1
7
2%
7
2%
Lymphocyte Count Increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
0
0%
0
0%
Neutrophil Count (NC) Decreased: New or worsened to grade >=1
257
73.4%
237
68.3%
Neutrophil Count Decreased: New or worsened to grade >=3
120
34.3%
101
29.1%
Platelet Count (PC) Decreased : New or worsened to grade >=1
157
44.9%
154
44.4%
Platelet Count Decreased: New or worsened to grade >=3
20
5.7%
7
2%
White Blood Cell (WBC) Decreased: New or worsened to grade >=1
309
88.3%
307
88.5%
White Blood Cell Decreased: New or worsened to grade >=3
121
34.6%
129
37.2%
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increased: New or worsened to grade >=1
152
43.4%
135
38.9%
ALT increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
13
3.7%
2
0.6%
Alkaline phosphatase increased (ALP): New or worsened to grade >=1
72
20.6%
49
14.1%
Alkaline phosphatase increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
1
0.3%
1
0.3%
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) increased: New or worsened to grade >=1
146
41.7%
111
32%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
11
3.1%
4
1.2%
Blood bilirubin (BB) increased (BB): New or worsened to grade >=1
58
16.6%
54
15.6%
Blood bilirubin increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
9
2.6%
4
1.2%
Cholesterol (CH) high: New or worsened to grade >=1
25
7.1%
21
6.1%
Cholesterol high: New or worsened to grade >=3
0
0%
0
0%
CPK increased: New or worsened to grade >=1
7
2%
7
2%
CPK increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
0
0%
1
0.3%
Creatinine increased: New or worsened to grade >=1
334
95.4%
325
93.7%
Creatinine increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
36
10.3%
37
10.7%
GGT increased: New or worsened to grade >=1
37
10.6%
23
6.6%
GGT increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
10
2.9%
5
1.4%
Hypercalcemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
67
19.1%
59
17%
Hypercalcemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
1
0.3%
5
1.4%
Hyperglycemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
144
41.1%
137
39.5%
Hyperglycemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
28
8%
29
8.4%
Hyperkalemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
106
30.3%
113
32.6%
Hyperkalemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
9
2.6%
17
4.9%
Hypermagnesemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
39
11.1%
40
11.5%
Hypermagnesemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
10
2.9%
10
2.9%
Hypernatremia: New or worsened to grade >=1
22
6.3%
20
5.8%
Hypernatremia: New or worsened to grade >=3
1
0.3%
0
0%
Hypertriglyceridemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
35
10%
26
7.5%
Hypertriglyceridemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
1
0.3%
2
0.6%
Hypoalbuminemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
195
55.7%
170
49%
Hypoalbuminemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
7
2%
5
1.4%
Hypocalcemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
82
23.4%
88
25.4%
Hypocalcemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
8
2.3%
14
4%
Hypoglycemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
56
16%
44
12.7%
Hypoglycemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
2
0.6%
2
0.6%
Hypokalemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
140
40%
122
35.2%
Hypokalemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
55
15.7%
49
14.1%
Hypomagnesemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
180
51.4%
158
45.5%
Hypomagnesemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
8
2.3%
12
3.5%
Hyponatremia: New or worsened to grade >=1
232
66.3%
212
61.1%
Hyponatremia: New or worsened to grade >=3
74
21.1%
70
20.2%
Hypophosphatemia: New or worsened to grade >=1
108
30.9%
100
28.8%
Hypophosphatemia: New or worsened to grade >=3
21
6%
19
5.5%
Lipase increased: New or worsened to grade >=1
19
5.4%
13
3.7%
Lipase increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
11
3.1%
3
0.9%
Serum amylase increased: New or worsened to grade >=1
13
3.7%
10
2.9%
Serum amylase increased: New or worsened to grade >=3
9
2.6%
5
1.4%
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in Vital Sign - Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
Description Change from baseline in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) measured in sitting position were reported.
Time Frame Baseline, Lead-in phase: Day1; CRT Phase: Days 1, 8, 22, 25, 39, and 43; Maintenance phase: on Days 1 and 15 in Cycles 1 to 13 and EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety analysis set included all participants who received at least one dose of study drug. Here, "Overall Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number analyzed" signifies participants evaluable for each specified category at each specified time point.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 342 336
DBP: Baseline
77.8
(10.13)
78.1
(10.91)
Lead in Phase: DBP: Change at Day 1
-3.0
(4.24)
-8.0
(11.31)
CRT Phase: DBP: Change at Day 1
-1.5
(9.52)
-2.2
(9.91)
CRT Phase: DBP: Change at Day 8
-3.8
(10.46)
-3.9
(10.99)
CRT Phase: DBP: Change at Day 22
-4.2
(11.77)
-5.0
(10.95)
CRT Phase: DBP: Change at Day 25
-3.4
(11.91)
-3.3
(11.44)
CRT Phase: DBP: Change at Day 39
-5.7
(11.83)
-5.1
(12.14)
CRT Phase: DBP: Change at Day 43
-5.0
(11.49)
-4.7
(11.76)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle1/Day 1
-4.8
(11.43)
-4.3
(11.67)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle1/Day 15
-3.7
(11.78)
-4.0
(10.96)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle2/Day 1
-3.3
(11.74)
-3.3
(12.31)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle2/Day 15
-2.7
(11.05)
-2.3
(11.82)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle3/Day 1
-2.7
(11.37)
-3.6
(11.42)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle3/Day 15
-2.7
(11.09)
-3.4
(11.10)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle4/Day 1
-2.2
(12.07)
-3.4
(11.42)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle4/Day 15
-2.4
(11.38)
-3.3
(11.54)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle5/Day 1
-2.8
(11.61)
-3.2
(10.88)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle5/Day 15
-2.5
(11.89)
-3.5
(10.69)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle6/Day 1
-3.1
(11.21)
-3.8
(11.28)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle6/Day 15
-3.8
(12.20)
-4.6
(11.43)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle7/Day 1
-4.1
(11.48)
-4.2
(11.52)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle7/Day 15
-3.8
(12.05)
-3.8
(10.88)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle8/Day 1
-2.9
(11.29)
-4.1
(10.95)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle8/Day 15
-3.4
(11.48)
-4.0
(12.29)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle9/Day 1
-3.1
(11.78)
-4.2
(10.98)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle9/Day 15
-2.1
(11.52)
-3.7
(12.07)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle10/Day 1
-2.2
(11.58)
-3.5
(11.54)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle10/Day 15
-2.5
(10.90)
-4.4
(11.69)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle11/Day 1
-2.7
(11.01)
-4.6
(11.23)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle11/Day 15
-2.9
(10.37)
-3.9
(10.22)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle12/Day 1
-2.1
(9.51)
-3.5
(11.40)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle12/Day 15
-3.3
(11.78)
-4.6
(11.19)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle13/Day 1
-2.0
(9.60)
-3.3
(11.49)
Maintenance Phase: DBP: Change at Cycle13/Day 15
-1.1
(10.22)
-3.8
(11.44)
DBP: EOT
-2.4
(11.96)
-3.2
(11.17)
SBP: Baseline
129.8
(16.42)
130.5
(17.44)
Lead in Phase: SBP: Change at Day 1
-5.5
(2.12)
12.5
(6.36)
CRT Phase: SBP: Change at Day 1
-2.5
(15.32)
-3.5
(14.82)
CRT Phase: SBP: Change at Day 8
-8.3
(17.78)
-8.0
(17.58)
CRT Phase: SBP: Change at Day 22
-8.9
(18.54)
-8.4
(17.55)
CRT Phase: SBP: Change at Day 25
-7.9
(19.06)
-5.8
(19.51)
CRT Phase: SBP: Change at Day 39
-10.6
(20.51)
-10.3
(19.05)
CRT Phase: SBP: Change at Day 43
-9.6
(18.53)
-9.2
(19.52)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle1/Day 1
-9.4
(17.97)
-9.4
(20.19)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle1/Day 15
-9.5
(17.73)
-8.2
(19.58)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle2/Day 1
-7.0
(18.03)
-7.8
(20.09)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at /Cycle2/Day 15
-7.9
(18.55)
-6.6
(19.73)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle3/Day 1
-7.3
(18.93)
-8.5
(18.04)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle3/Day 15
-8.3
(17.79)
-7.1
(19.90)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle4/Day 1
-8.4
(18.01)
-8.9
(18.41)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle4/Day 15
-6.2
(18.20)
-8.2
(19.62)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Maintenance/Cycle5/Day 1
-7.6
(17.57)
-7.7
(18.69)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle5/Day 15
-8.4
(18.69)
-7.5
(18.49)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle6/Day 1
-7.6
(17.67)
-8.3
(18.96)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle6/Day 15
-7.1
(19.35)
-9.4
(19.56)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle7/Day 1
-9.0
(18.30)
-8.9
(18.96)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle7/Day 15
-8.7
(18.10)
-6.8
(18.73)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle8/Day 1
-6.5
(17.00)
-9.4
(18.65)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle8/Day 15
-6.8
(16.69)
-7.9
(18.21)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle9/Day 1
-6.1
(18.49)
-8.1
(18.41)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle9/Day 15
-6.3
(19.00)
-6.7
(20.28)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle10/Day 1
-6.1
(19.24)
-7.2
(18.63)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle10/Day 15
-5.6
(17.07)
-7.7
(18.76)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle11/Day 1
-6.3
(19.44)
-7.7
(18.86)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle11/Day 15
-6.3
(18.99)
-7.4
(18.65)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle12/Day 1
-6.8
(18.25)
-6.1
(20.21)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle12/Day 15
-7.1
(19.34)
-7.8
(19.12)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle13/Day 1
-5.8
(20.04)
-6.2
(18.54)
Maintenance Phase: SBP: Change at Cycle13/Day 15
-4.9
(18.82)
-5.6
(19.00)
SBP: EOT
-7.0
(19.83)
-4.9
(17.97)
11. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in Vital Sign - Pulse Rate
Description Change from baseline in pulse rate in sitting position in beats per minute was reported.
Time Frame Baseline, Lead-in phase: Day1; CRT Phase: Days 1, 8, 22, 25, 39, and 43; Maintenance phase: on Days 1 and 15 in Cycles 1 to 13 and EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety analysis set included all participants who received at least one dose of study drug. Here, "Overall Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number analyzed" signifies participants evaluable for each specified category at each specified time point.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 342 336
Baseline
79.9
(13.72)
86.0
(43.0)
Lead in Phase: Change at Day 1
-3.5
(0.71)
-8.5
(19.09)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 1
0.7
(11.70)
1.3
(10.92)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 8
1.5
(13.15)
2.2
(12.42)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 22
0.5
(13.86)
2.6
(12.24)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 25
-1.6
(14.87)
-1.2
(13.90)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 29
-11.0
(20.47)
3.6
(21.29)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 39
4.0
(15.46)
4.3
(14.71)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 43
4.7
(16.82)
6.1
(14.78)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle1/Day 1
5.1
(16.23)
7.5
(14.43)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle1/Day 15
3.8
(15.04)
6.3
(13.65)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle2/Day 1
3.5
(15.30)
5.9
(14.74)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle2/Day 15
4.1
(15.32)
4.9
(13.94)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle3/Day 1
3.5
(14.49)
3.9
(14.37)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle3/Day 15
2.8
(14.73)
2.8
(14.14)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle4/Day 1
1.8
(14.79)
3.8
(14.95)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle4/Day 15
1.6
(14.80)
3.8
(15.02)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle5/Day 1
2.6
(13.88)
2.9
(14.82)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle5/Day 15
1.6
(15.11)
3.3
(13.74)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle6/Day 1
1.6
(15.42)
2.7
(15.72)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle6/Day 15
0.4
(14.04)
1.4
(13.66)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle7/Day 1
-0.1
(14.47)
2.5
(14.18)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle7/Day 15
-0.1
(14.24)
1.4
(14.33)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle8/Day 1
-0.2
(13.84)
1.0
(13.67)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle8/Day 15
-1.5
(14.52)
1.5
(14.86)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle9/Day 1
-1.0
(14.29)
-0.1
(14.06)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle9/Day 15
-1.0
(14.20)
0.2
(14.44)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle10/Day 1
-0.9
(13.40)
0.7
(14.52)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle10/Day 15
-0.5
(15.33)
0.7
(14.66)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle11/Day 1
-1.6
(14.57)
0.2
(14.01)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle11/Day 15
-0.2
(13.23)
0.3
(12.93)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle12/Day 1
-0.3
(13.92)
0.4
(13.67)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle12/Day 15
-1.4
(14.92)
-0.5
(12.47)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle13/Day 1
-1.4
(14.09)
-0.1
(12.22)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle13/Day 15
-1.3
(15.57)
0.4
(13.24)
EOT
0.2
(14.73)
1.9
(14.09)
12. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in the European Quality of Life- 5 Dimension-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Index Score at CRT Phase and Maintenance Phase
Description EQ-5D-5L is a standardized participant completed questionnaire that measures health status in terms of a single index value or utility score. EQ-5D-5L consisted of two components: a health state profile (descriptive system) and a visual analogue scale (VAS) in which participants rate their overall health status from 0 (worst imaginable) to 100 (best imaginable), where higher scores indicated better health status. EQ-5D health state profile is comprised of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 response levels: 1=no problems, 2=slight problems, 3=moderate problems, 4=severe problems and 5=extreme problems. EQ-5D-5L health status index score range between 0 to 1. Higher score indicated better health status.
Time Frame Baseline, CRT Phase: Days 1 and 29; Maintenance phase: Cycle 1/Day 1, Cycle 3/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 15, Cycle 11/Day 1, Cycle 11/Day 15, EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS included all randomized participants. Here, "Overall Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number analyzed" signifies participants evaluable for each specified category at each specified time point.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 334 333
Baseline
0.7718
(0.17822)
0.7615
(0.18517)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 1
-0.0078
(0.13269)
0.0176
(0.14066)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 29
-0.0915
(0.22053)
-0.0487
(0.19175)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle1/Day1
-0.0749
(0.22126)
-0.0519
(0.17253)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle3/Day1
-0.0203
(0.21340)
-0.0160
(0.18179)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle7/Day1
0.0088
(0.16690)
0.0140
(0.16240)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle7/Day15
0.0552
(0.18544)
0.0472
(0.17990)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle11/Day1
0.0376
(0.21078)
0.0792
(0.19287)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle11/Day15
0.0673
(0.17227)
0.0389
(0.18732)
Maintenance Phase: Change at End of treatment
-0.0051
(0.24528)
0.0074
(0.24874)
13. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in the European Quality of Life- 5 Dimension-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) VAS Score at CRT Phase and Maintenance Phase
Description EQ-5D-5L is a standardized participant completed questionnaire that measures health status in terms of a single index value or utility score. EQ-5D-5L consisted of two components: a health state profile (descriptive system) and a visual analogue scale (VAS). EQ-5D health state profile is comprised of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 response levels: 1=no problems, 2=slight problems, 3=moderate problems, 4=severe problems and 5=extreme problems. EQ-5D-5L health status index score range between 0 to 1. Higher score indicated worse health status. In VAS participants rate their overall health status from 0 (worst imaginable) to 100 (best imaginable), where higher scores indicated better health status.
Time Frame Baseline, CRT Phase: Days 1 and 29; Maintenance phase: Cycle 1/Day 1, Cycle 3/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 15, Cycle 11/Day 1, Cycle 11/Day 15, EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS included all randomized participants. FAS included all randomized participants. Here, "Overall Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number analyzed" signifies participants evaluable for each specified category at each specified time point.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 333 330
Baseline
75.8
(18.20)
74.9
(18.24)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 1
-1.1
(13.49)
-1.4
(11.39)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 29
-10.9
(19.94)
-9.2
(18.70)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle1/Day1
-7.7
(19.05)
-6.2
(18.67)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle3/Day1
-1.8
(18.00)
-0.7
(16.14)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle7/Day1
-0.6
(14.91)
8.6
(81.42)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle7/Day15
4.8
(18.52)
3.1
(19.28)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle11/Day1
0.3
(17.60)
4.3
(16.10)
Maintenance Phase: Change at Cycle11/Day15
10.1
(24.69)
2.4
(18.20)
Maintenance Phase: Change at End of treatment
-1.9
(22.55)
0.7
(19.28)
14. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in National Cancer Comprehensive Network Head and Neck Symptom Index-22 Item Scores (NCCN FHNSI-22) at CRT Phase and Maintenance Phase
Description The NCCN FHNSI-22 questionnaire measured disease symptoms, treatment side effects and overall quality of life in participants with head and neck cancer. The questionnaire contained 22 items with 5-point Likert scales ranging from 0 to 4 as follows: 'not at all = 0', a little bit = 1, somewhat = 2, quite a bit = 3 and very much = 4. Total score ranged from 0 to 88 where, higher scores represented better symptomatology, quality of life or functioning.
Time Frame Baseline, CRT Phase: Days 1 and 29; Maintenance phase: Cycle 1/Day 1, Cycle 3/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 1, Cycle 7/Day 15, Cycle 11/Day 1, Cycle 11/Day 15, EOT (3 days after the last dose of study drug)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS included all randomized participants. Here, "Overall Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number analyzed" signifies participants evaluable for each specified category at each specified time point.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 333 331
Baseline
60.56
(13.731)
61.05
(13.155)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 1
-0.59
(8.719)
-0.14
(9.136)
CRT Phase: Change at Day 29
-14.34
(16.847)
-14.56
(15.470)
CRT Phase: Change at Cycle1/Day1
-11.33
(16.054)
-12.08
(14.950)
CRT Phase: Change at Cycle3/Day1
-3.81
(14.017)
-2.26
(13.625)
CRT Phase: Change at Cycle7/Day1
-0.86
(12.503)
-0.51
(14.585)
CRT Phase: Change at Cycle7/Day15
3.96
(14.035)
0.92
(14.454)
CRT Phase: Change at Cycle11/Day1
2.68
(13.367)
4.90
(14.207)
CRT Phase: Change at Cycle11/Day15
3.96
(14.322)
3.37
(12.689)
CRT Phase: Change at End of treatment
-2.35
(17.428)
0.79
(16.509)
15. Secondary Outcome
Title Programmed Death Receptor-1 Ligand-1 (PD-L1) Biomarker Expression in Tumor Tissue as Assessed by Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Description PD-L1 biomarker expression in tumor tissue as assessed by IHC in the form of positive immune cells and tumor staining cells.
Time Frame Baseline (prior to first dose)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Biomarker analysis set was a subset of the safety analysis set included participants who had at least one screening biomarker assessment. Here' 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 299 307
Positive Immune Cells
7.4
(7.06)
8.3
(8.47)
Tumor Staining Cells
12.7
(24.90)
18.3
(31.12)
16. Secondary Outcome
Title Mean Percentage (%) of Total Tumor Area Occupied by Cluster of Differentiation 8 (CD8+) Cells
Description Description: CD8+ cells are the type of T-lymphocytes. Mean percentage of total tumor area occupied by CD8+ Cells has been reported. Area was measured in millimeter square (mm^2).
Time Frame Baseline (prior to first dose)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Biomarker analysis set included all participants who had received at least one dose of study drug and who had at least one screening biomarker assessment. Here, 'Overall number of participants Analyzed' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 289 294
Mean (Standard Deviation) [% of tumor area occupied by CD8+ cells]
4.9
(6.03)
5.8
(6.55)
17. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Positive and Negative Pathology of Neck Dissection
Description Percentage of participants with positive and negative pathology of neck dissection were reported. Positive pathology included live tumor cells present or 10% or greater vital tumor tissues. Negative pathology included no live tumor cells present, complete tumor regression, no evidence of vital tumor tissues, less than 10% vital tumor tissue, or not consistent with disease under study.
Time Frame From randomization until PD as per investigator assessment (up to 37 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Analysis population included all participants who had received at least one dose of study drug and who had salvage neck dissection.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 14 15
Negative Pathology
7.14
2%
26.70
7.7%
Positive pathology
71.43
20.4%
40.00
11.5%
Pathology not reported
21.43
6.1%
33.30
9.6%
18. Secondary Outcome
Title Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Avelumab
Description Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of Avelumab is reported.
Time Frame Pre-dose and end of infusion on Day 1 of lead-in phase, Days 8, 25 of CRT phase, Day 1 of Cycle 1 and 2 (each cycle 28 days)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
PK concentration analysis was a subset of the safety analysis set and included participants who had at least one post-dose concentration measurement above the lower limit of quantitation (LLQ) for avelumab or cisplatin. Here' 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure and 'number analyzed' signifies participants evaluable at specified time point.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT)
Arm/Group Description Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with avelumab 10 mg/kg intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22, 43 and IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 236
Lead-in/Day 1
203.6
(31)
CRT/Day 8
190.9
(66)
CRT/Day 25
162.4
(114)
Cycle 1 Day 1
142
(117)
Cycle 2 Day 1
154.9
(97)
19. Secondary Outcome
Title Predose Plasma Concentration (Ctrough) of Avelumab
Description Ctrough refers to plasma concentration of Avelumab observed just before treatment administration.
Time Frame Pre-dose on Day 1 of lead-in phase, Days 8, 25 of CRT phase, Day 1 of Cycle 1, 2, 5, 8, 11 (each cycle 28 days)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
PK concentration analysis was a subset of the safety analysis set and included participants who had at least one post-dose concentration measurement above the LLQ for avelumab or cisplatin. Here' 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure and 'number analyzed' signifies participants evaluable at specified time point.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT)
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 267
Lead-in/Day 1
2.988
(1590)
CRT/Day 8
11.9
(63)
CRT/Day 25
6.284
(138)
Cycle 1/Day 1
2.354
(131)
Cycle 2/Day 1
17.56
(70)
Cycle 5/Day 1
24.35
(66)
Cycle 8/Day 1
29.59
(69)
Cycle 11/Day 1
30.85
(79)
20. Secondary Outcome
Title Dose Normalized Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax [dn]) of Total and Free Cisplastin
Description Dose normalized (dn) Cmax was calculated by dividing Cmax by the exact dose of total and free Cisplastin (in mg) administered to a participant.
Time Frame Pre-dose, mid-infusion, end of infusion, 3, 4, and 24 hours post dose on Day 1 of CRT phase

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
PK concentration analysis was a subset of the safety analysis set and included participants who had at least one post-dose concentration measurement above the LLQ for avelumab or cisplatin. Here' 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 12 23
Total Cisplastin
26.23
(36)
25.33
(26)
Free Cisplastin
11.84
(29)
7.286
(96)
21. Secondary Outcome
Title Dose Normalized Area Under the Curve From Time Zero to Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast[dn]) of Total and Free Cisplatin
Description Area under the plasma concentration time-curve from time zero to the time of last measured concentration (AUClast). AUClast (dn) was calculated by dividing AUClast by the exact dose of cisplastin (in mg) administered to a participant.
Time Frame Pre-dose, mid-infusion, end of infusion, 3, 4, and 24 hours post dose on Day 1 of CRT phase

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
PK concentration analysis was a subset of the safety analysis set and included participants who had at least one post-dose concentration measurement above the LLQ for avelumab or cisplatin. Here, 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 10 20
Total Cisplatin
299.1
(30)
332.7
(17)
Free Cisplatin
36.53
(51)
29.08
(49)
22. Secondary Outcome
Title Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Total and Free Cisplatin
Description Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of total and free Cisplatin is reported.
Time Frame Pre-dose, mid-infusion, end of infusion, 3, 4, and 24 hours post dose on Day 1 of CRT phase

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
PK concentration analysis was a subset of the safety analysis set and included participants who had at least one post-dose concentration measurement above the LLQ for avelumab or cisplatin. Here' 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 12 23
Total Cisplatin
3781
(44)
4001
(34)
Free Cisplatin
1710
(53)
1151
(109)
23. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Attain Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Total and Free Cisplatin
Description Time to reach maximum observed plasma concentration (Tmax) of total and free Cisplatin.
Time Frame Pre-dose, mid-infusion, end of infusion, 3, 4, and 24 hours post dose on Day 1 of CRT phase

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
PK concentration analysis was a subset of the safety analysis set and included participants who had at least one post-dose concentration measurement above the lower limit of quantitation (LLQ) for avelumab or cisplatin. Here' 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 12 23
Total Cisplatin
1.000
1.170
Free Cisplatin
1.000
1.000
24. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) Against Avelumab by Never and Ever Positive Status
Description ADA never-positive was defined as no positive ADA results at any time point; ADA-negative participants (titer less than< cut point) and ADA ever-positive was defined as at least one positive ADA result at any time point; ADA-positive participants (titer greater than or equal to cut point)
Time Frame pre-dose on Day 1 up to 30 Days after the end of treatment

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Immunogenicity analysis set was a subset of the safety analysis set which included participants who had at least 1 ADA/nAb sample collected for avelumab in Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) arm.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT)
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 331
ADA never-positive
277
79.1%
ADA ever-positive
54
15.4%
25. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Neutralizing Antibodies (nAb) Against Avelumab by Never and Ever Positive Status
Description
Time Frame Day 1 of lead-in phase and on Days 8 and 25 of CRT phase

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Since the study was terminated, sponsor decided not to collect data for nAb, hence not reported.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
Measure Participants 0 0

Adverse Events

Time Frame Baseline up to 44 months
Adverse Event Reporting Description Same event may appear as AE, serious AE, here distinct events are presented. Event may be serious in 1 participant and non-serious in another or 1 participant may have experienced both serious, non-serious event. Safety analysis set evaluated. Discontinuation during CRT phase due to death is the discontinuation reason for treatments received at the time of event in the treatment disposition summary.All deaths reported as reason of discontinuation at any phase are included in all-cause mortality.
Arm/Group Title Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Arm/Group Description Participants with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN) were administered with avelumab 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin 100 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) on Days 1, 22, 43 and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received avelumab 10 mg/kg IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term (LT) follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment. Participants with LA SCCHN were administered with placebo IV injection matched to avelumab on Day 1 of the Lead-in Phase (7 days) and on Days 8, 25 and 39 in CRT phase (63 days). In CRT phase participants also received SOC CRT: cisplatin mg/m^2 on Days 1, 22 and 43 + IMRT 5 days a week. CRT phase was followed by maintenance phase (12 months) in which participants received placebo IV injection every 2 weeks. All participants were followed for safety 30 days after the last study treatment administration or until the time of initiation of new systemic anticancer treatment. If any concern arose participants were followed up on Day 90 via telephone call thereafter in long term follow up period every 16 weeks for survival and new systemic anticancer treatment.
All Cause Mortality
Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 86/348 (24.7%) 62/344 (18%)
Serious Adverse Events
Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 184/348 (52.9%) 177/344 (51.5%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 8/348 (2.3%) 12/344 (3.5%)
Bone marrow failure 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Febrile neutropenia 9/348 (2.6%) 5/344 (1.5%)
Leukopenia 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Lymphadenopathy 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Neutropenia 5/348 (1.4%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Splenic haematoma 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Thrombocytopenia 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Cardiac disorders
Acute coronary syndrome 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Acute myocardial infarction 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Angina pectoris 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Atrial fibrillation 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Bradycardia 1/348 (0.3%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Cardiac arrest 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Cardiac failure 1/348 (0.3%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Cardiac failure congestive 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Cardio-respiratory arrest 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Sinus tachycardia 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Supraventricular tachycardia 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Tachycardia 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Deafness 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Tinnitus 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Vertigo 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Endocrine disorders
Adrenal insufficiency 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Hyperthyroidism 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Eye disorders
Pterygium 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Retinal detachment 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain 0/348 (0%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Colitis 1/348 (0.3%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Constipation 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Diarrhoea 1/348 (0.3%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Dry mouth 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Duodenal ulcer perforation 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Dyspepsia 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Dysphagia 15/348 (4.3%) 13/344 (3.8%)
Faecaloma 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Gastric perforation 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Haematemesis 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Haematochezia 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Large intestinal obstruction 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Mouth haemorrhage 2/348 (0.6%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Mouth swelling 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Nausea 7/348 (2%) 9/344 (2.6%)
Odynophagia 3/348 (0.9%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Oesophageal obstruction 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Oesophagitis 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Oral pain 1/348 (0.3%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Pneumoperitoneum 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Salivary hypersecretion 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Stomatitis 7/348 (2%) 4/344 (1.2%)
Tongue haemorrhage 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Tongue ulceration 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Vomiting 11/348 (3.2%) 13/344 (3.8%)
General disorders
Asthenia 2/348 (0.6%) 6/344 (1.7%)
Chest pain 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Chills 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Condition aggravated 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Death 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Disease progression 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Fatigue 2/348 (0.6%) 2/344 (0.6%)
General physical health deterioration 1/348 (0.3%) 6/344 (1.7%)
Hyperpyrexia 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Hyperthermia 0/348 (0%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Hypothermia 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Ill-defined disorder 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Malaise 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Mucosal inflammation 5/348 (1.4%) 6/344 (1.7%)
Pain 0/348 (0%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Performance status decreased 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Pyrexia 12/348 (3.4%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Sudden death 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Swelling 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Hepatitis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Hepatotoxicity 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Abdominal abscess 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Abscess oral 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Anal abscess 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Appendicitis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Bacterial infection 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Bronchitis 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Bronchitis bacterial 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Candida infection 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Cellulitis 3/348 (0.9%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Device related infection 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Device related sepsis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Endocarditis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Endocarditis candida 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Enterocolitis infectious 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Epididymitis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Epiglottitis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Herpes zoster 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Infection 1/348 (0.3%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Infectious pleural effusion 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Localised infection 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Lower respiratory tract infection 2/348 (0.6%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Lower respiratory tract infection bacterial 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Lung abscess 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Neutropenic infection 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Neutropenic sepsis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Oesophageal candidiasis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Oral candidiasis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Oral infection 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Parotitis 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Pharyngitis 0/348 (0%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Pneumococcal sepsis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Pneumonia 25/348 (7.2%) 20/344 (5.8%)
Pneumonia bacterial 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Respiratory tract infection 4/348 (1.1%) 0/344 (0%)
Sepsis 7/348 (2%) 5/344 (1.5%)
Sinusitis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Skin infection 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Soft tissue infection 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Staphylococcal sepsis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Stoma site abscess 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Stoma site infection 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Urinary tract infection 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Vascular device infection 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Osteomyelitis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femoral neck fracture 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Femur fracture 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Gastrostomy failure 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Infusion related reaction 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Nerve injury 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Overdose 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Pancreatic injury 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Post procedural fever 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Post procedural haemorrhage 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Radiation associated pain 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Radiation fibrosis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Radiation injury 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Radiation mucositis 0/348 (0%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Radiation necrosis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Radiation skin injury 3/348 (0.9%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Stoma site inflammation 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Stoma site pain 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Subdural haemorrhage 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Thermal burn 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Tracheal haemorrhage 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Tracheal obstruction 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Osteoradionecrosis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Blood creatinine increased 7/348 (2%) 6/344 (1.7%)
C-reactive protein increased 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status worsened 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Hepatic enzyme increased 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Liver function test abnormal 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Liver function test increased 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Lymphocyte count decreased 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Neutrophil count decreased 4/348 (1.1%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Oxygen saturation decreased 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Weight decreased 6/348 (1.7%) 3/344 (0.9%)
White blood cell count decreased 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Adult failure to thrive 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Cachexia 2/348 (0.6%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Decreased appetite 5/348 (1.4%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Dehydration 9/348 (2.6%) 15/344 (4.4%)
Diabetes mellitus inadequate control 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Diabetic ketoacidosis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Electrolyte imbalance 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Failure to thrive 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Fluid overload 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Hypercalcaemia 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Hyperglycaemia 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Hypoalbuminaemia 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Hypocalcaemia 0/348 (0%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Hypoglycaemia 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Hypokalaemia 4/348 (1.1%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Hyponatraemia 4/348 (1.1%) 7/344 (2%)
Hypophagia 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Ketoacidosis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Malnutrition 2/348 (0.6%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Metabolic disorder 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthritis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Back pain 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Haematoma muscle 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Neck pain 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Oligoarthritis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Osteonecrosis of jaw 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignant melanoma 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Non-small cell lung cancer 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Oesophageal carcinoma 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Oesophageal neoplasm 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Plasmacytoma 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Tumour haemorrhage 4/348 (1.1%) 4/344 (1.2%)
Nervous system disorders
Brain hypoxia 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Cerebral ischaemia 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Cerebrovascular accident 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Coma 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Depressed level of consciousness 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Dizziness 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Epilepsy 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Headache 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Presyncope 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Seizure 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Subacute combined cord degeneration 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Syncope 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Product Issues
Device dislocation 1/348 (0.3%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Device malfunction 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Embedded device 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional state 3/348 (0.9%) 0/344 (0%)
Delirium 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Suicidal ideation 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Suicide attempt 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury 12/348 (3.4%) 11/344 (3.2%)
Hydronephrosis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Nephritis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Oliguria 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Renal disorder 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Renal failure 0/348 (0%) 4/344 (1.2%)
Renal tubular necrosis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Urinary retention 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Scrotal oedema 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute respiratory distress syndrome 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Acute respiratory failure 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Asphyxia 1/348 (0.3%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Aspiration 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Atelectasis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Cough 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Dyspnoea 5/348 (1.4%) 7/344 (2%)
Haemoptysis 2/348 (0.6%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Hypoxia 1/348 (0.3%) 3/344 (0.9%)
Laryngeal haemorrhage 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Laryngeal inflammation 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Laryngeal necrosis 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Laryngeal oedema 5/348 (1.4%) 4/344 (1.2%)
Laryngeal stenosis 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Obstructive airways disorder 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Oropharyngeal pain 1/348 (0.3%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Pharyngeal haemorrhage 2/348 (0.6%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Pharyngeal inflammation 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Pharyngeal necrosis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Pharyngeal oedema 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Pharyngeal stenosis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Pharyngeal ulceration 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Pneumonia aspiration 5/348 (1.4%) 5/344 (1.5%)
Pneumonitis 6/348 (1.7%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Pneumothorax 1/348 (0.3%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Productive cough 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Pulmonary embolism 2/348 (0.6%) 0/344 (0%)
Respiratory arrest 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Respiratory distress 2/348 (0.6%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Respiratory failure 0/348 (0%) 2/344 (0.6%)
Respiratory tract oedema 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Stridor 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Tonsillar haemorrhage 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Tracheal stenosis 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema multiforme 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Rash 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Surgical and medical procedures
Gastrostomy 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Vascular disorders
Capillary leak syndrome 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Circulatory collapse 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Embolism 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Haematoma 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Haemorrhage 1/348 (0.3%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Hypotension 2/348 (0.6%) 4/344 (1.2%)
Lymphorrhoea 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Phlebitis superficial 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Shock 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Vascular rupture 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Vasculitis 1/348 (0.3%) 0/344 (0%)
Venous haemorrhage 0/348 (0%) 1/344 (0.3%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Avelumab + Standard of Care Chemotherapy (SOC CRT) Placebo + SOC CRT
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 344/348 (98.9%) 340/344 (98.8%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 206/348 (59.2%) 192/344 (55.8%)
Leukopenia 64/348 (18.4%) 46/344 (13.4%)
Lymphopenia 33/348 (9.5%) 27/344 (7.8%)
Neutropenia 102/348 (29.3%) 98/344 (28.5%)
Thrombocytopenia 45/348 (12.9%) 41/344 (11.9%)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear pain 23/348 (6.6%) 12/344 (3.5%)
Hypoacusis 29/348 (8.3%) 30/344 (8.7%)
Tinnitus 59/348 (17%) 66/344 (19.2%)
Endocrine disorders
Hyperthyroidism 24/348 (6.9%) 7/344 (2%)
Hypothyroidism 51/348 (14.7%) 45/344 (13.1%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain 11/348 (3.2%) 20/344 (5.8%)
Abdominal pain upper 14/348 (4%) 18/344 (5.2%)
Constipation 178/348 (51.1%) 155/344 (45.1%)
Diarrhoea 83/348 (23.9%) 66/344 (19.2%)
Dry mouth 151/348 (43.4%) 158/344 (45.9%)
Dyspepsia 23/348 (6.6%) 21/344 (6.1%)
Dysphagia 143/348 (41.1%) 152/344 (44.2%)
Nausea 210/348 (60.3%) 199/344 (57.8%)
Odynophagia 62/348 (17.8%) 48/344 (14%)
Oral pain 39/348 (11.2%) 43/344 (12.5%)
Stomatitis 92/348 (26.4%) 96/344 (27.9%)
Vomiting 112/348 (32.2%) 121/344 (35.2%)
General disorders
Asthenia 63/348 (18.1%) 58/344 (16.9%)
Chills 39/348 (11.2%) 7/344 (2%)
Fatigue 116/348 (33.3%) 127/344 (36.9%)
Localised oedema 22/348 (6.3%) 20/344 (5.8%)
Malaise 20/348 (5.7%) 23/344 (6.7%)
Mucosal inflammation 146/348 (42%) 131/344 (38.1%)
Oedema peripheral 19/348 (5.5%) 16/344 (4.7%)
Pain 23/348 (6.6%) 28/344 (8.1%)
Pyrexia 87/348 (25%) 45/344 (13.1%)
Infections and infestations
Oral candidiasis 25/348 (7.2%) 31/344 (9%)
Pneumonia 36/348 (10.3%) 25/344 (7.3%)
Upper respiratory tract infection 24/348 (6.9%) 21/344 (6.1%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Infusion related reaction 24/348 (6.9%) 6/344 (1.7%)
Radiation skin injury 135/348 (38.8%) 136/344 (39.5%)
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased 56/348 (16.1%) 30/344 (8.7%)
Amylase increased 22/348 (6.3%) 10/344 (2.9%)
Aspartate aminotransferase increased 55/348 (15.8%) 26/344 (7.6%)
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased 22/348 (6.3%) 9/344 (2.6%)
Blood creatinine increased 88/348 (25.3%) 73/344 (21.2%)
Blood urea increased 18/348 (5.2%) 17/344 (4.9%)
Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased 23/348 (6.6%) 15/344 (4.4%)
Lymphocyte count decreased 40/348 (11.5%) 42/344 (12.2%)
Neutrophil count decreased 64/348 (18.4%) 60/344 (17.4%)
Platelet count decreased 40/348 (11.5%) 33/344 (9.6%)
Weight decreased 157/348 (45.1%) 171/344 (49.7%)
White blood cell count decreased 69/348 (19.8%) 64/344 (18.6%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 128/348 (36.8%) 124/344 (36%)
Dehydration 31/348 (8.9%) 29/344 (8.4%)
Hyperglycaemia 31/348 (8.9%) 33/344 (9.6%)
Hyperkalaemia 34/348 (9.8%) 32/344 (9.3%)
Hypoalbuminaemia 42/348 (12.1%) 36/344 (10.5%)
Hypocalcaemia 29/348 (8.3%) 23/344 (6.7%)
Hypokalaemia 87/348 (25%) 71/344 (20.6%)
Hypomagnesaemia 93/348 (26.7%) 84/344 (24.4%)
Hyponatraemia 83/348 (23.9%) 68/344 (19.8%)
Hypophosphataemia 23/348 (6.6%) 32/344 (9.3%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 17/348 (4.9%) 20/344 (5.8%)
Neck pain 30/348 (8.6%) 25/344 (7.3%)
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness 41/348 (11.8%) 33/344 (9.6%)
Dysgeusia 106/348 (30.5%) 119/344 (34.6%)
Headache 44/348 (12.6%) 41/344 (11.9%)
Neuropathy peripheral 11/348 (3.2%) 28/344 (8.1%)
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety 26/348 (7.5%) 34/344 (9.9%)
Depression 10/348 (2.9%) 18/344 (5.2%)
Insomnia 57/348 (16.4%) 47/344 (13.7%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury 18/348 (5.2%) 22/344 (6.4%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough 74/348 (21.3%) 63/344 (18.3%)
Dysphonia 51/348 (14.7%) 47/344 (13.7%)
Dyspnoea 33/348 (9.5%) 33/344 (9.6%)
Hiccups 26/348 (7.5%) 23/344 (6.7%)
Oropharyngeal pain 75/348 (21.6%) 92/344 (26.7%)
Pharyngeal inflammation 24/348 (6.9%) 23/344 (6.7%)
Productive cough 40/348 (11.5%) 31/344 (9%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia 22/348 (6.3%) 20/344 (5.8%)
Dermatitis 52/348 (14.9%) 42/344 (12.2%)
Dry skin 18/348 (5.2%) 24/344 (7%)
Erythema 24/348 (6.9%) 27/344 (7.8%)
Pruritus 38/348 (10.9%) 24/344 (7%)
Rash 43/348 (12.4%) 36/344 (10.5%)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension 32/348 (9.2%) 28/344 (8.1%)
Hypotension 22/348 (6.3%) 14/344 (4.1%)
Lymphoedema 18/348 (5.2%) 15/344 (4.4%)

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Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Pfizer ClinicalTrials.gov Call Center
Organization Pfizer Inc.
Phone 1-800-718-1021
Email ClinicalTrials.gov_Inquiries@pfizer.com
Responsible Party:
Pfizer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02952586
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • B9991016
  • 2016-001456-21
  • LOCALLY ADVANCED HEAD AND NECK
First Posted:
Nov 2, 2016
Last Update Posted:
Sep 22, 2021
Last Verified:
Sep 1, 2021