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This is an open-label, randomized study evaluating whether MRD-guided intermittent ICI therapy provides comparable survival to SOC continuous ICI therapy in subjects with histologically confirmed advanced / metastatic NSCLC, melanoma, MSI-High/dMMR CRC, RCC and other solid tumors. This study will be conducted in up to 100 sites.
This is a multi-center, open-label, randomized study evaluating whether MRD-guided intermittent ICI therapy provides non-inferior overall survival to SOC continuous ICI therapy in subjects with histologically confirmed advanced / metastatic NSCLC, melanoma, MSI-High/dMMR CRC, RCC and other solid tumors. Participants will be assigned to receive standard of care continuous ICI therapy, or molecular-residual disease (MRD)-guided intermittent immune-checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy.
Participants meeting eligibility criteria are randomized into two arms:
Arm A (SOC Continuous ICI): Participants will continue current ICI therapy per standard of care (SOC). Standard infusion visits are maintained for the total of 2 years or until radiographic progression, unacceptable toxicity, other clinical indications for discontinuation or withdrawal of consent. Note: ICI therapy may be interrupted for toxicity and/or radiographic progression per SOC.
Arm B (MRD-Guided Intermittent ICI): Participants will interrupt ICI therapy upon randomization; reinitiate with the same ICI therapy (monotherapy or combination as documented at enrollment) if ctDNA(+) without evidence of radiographic progression per RECIST 1.1. Following reinitiation, ICI therapy may again be interrupted after achievement of ≥ 2 consecutive ctDNA-negative results (at least 6 weeks apart), and subsequently initiated upon recurrence of ctDNA positivity without evidence of radiographic progression. This cycle of MRD-guided interruption and reinitiation (maximum of 2 ICI interruptions) may continue until radiographic progression is documented. Upon radiographic progression, treatment will be determined by the treating physician in accordance with SOC.
Response assessments include imaging (CT/ MRI) (BICR review) and ctDNA testing performed at 12 weeks and then continued q12 weeks; PRO (QLQ-C30, FACT-ICM, PRO-CTCAE & EQ-5D-5L) data collection (q12 weeks); and continued AE assessment reviewed per CTCAE v6.0 at each visit and unscheduled contacts. Concomitant medications / new therapies data will be reviewed at each visit and updated continuously. Biospecimens (optional) will be banked at enrollment and at confirmed progression for future immune and molecular studies. Survival status will be assessed every 3 months until death, withdrawal of consent, or study discontinuation whichever comes first, for a maximum period of 5 years.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| SOC Continuous ICI | Experimental | Participants will continue the current ICI therapy, per approved product label and / or treating investigator's clinical judgement. Standard infusion visits are maintained for the total of 2 years or until radiographic progression, unacceptable toxicity, or withdrawal of consent. |
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| MRD-Guided Intermittent ICI | Experimental | Participants will interrupt ICI therapy upon randomization; reinitiate with the same ICI therapy (monotherapy or combination as documented at enrollment) if ctDNA(+) without evidence of radiographic progression. ICI therapy may again be interrupted after achievement of ≥ 2 consecutive ctDNA-negative results and subsequently initiated upon recurrence of ctDNA positivity without evidence of radiographic progression. This cycle of ctDNA-guided interruption and reinitiation (maximum of 2 ICI interruptions) may continue until radiographic progression is documented, or a maximum of 2 interruptions. Upon radiographic progression, treatment will be determined by the treating physician in accordance with SOC. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signatera Genome ultra-sensitive ctDNA blood test | Device | The test is used to monitor for disease recurrence. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To demonstrate that MRD-guided intermittent ICI therapy results in at least 50% of patients who do not reinitiate systemic therapy prior to 6 months from randomization. | 6 months from randomization | |
| To demonstrate that MRD-guided intermittent ICI therapy is non-inferior to SOC continuous ICI therapy as measured by 36 month OS in advanced/metastatic solid tumor patients. | 3 years from randomization to death from any cause |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To compare MRD-guided intermittent ICI therapy to SOC continuous ICI therapy as measured by 36 month PFS (BICR assessed) in advanced/ metastatic solid tumor patients. | 3 years from randomization to the first occurrence of disease progression measured by RECIST 1.1 or death from any cause, whichever occurs first | |
| To compare the tolerability between the MRD-guided intermittent ICI therapy and SOC continuous ICI therapy using CTCAE v6.0. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
General inclusion criteria includes the following selection criteria to be eligible for inclusion in any aspect of the study. Eligibility will be assessed by the investigator:
Signed Informed consent
Age ≥ 18 years
ECOG 0-2.
Histologically confirmed metastatic solid tumors including:
Melanoma: Unresectable recurrent, advanced, or metastatic NSCLC: Advanced or Metastatic MSI-High/dMMR CRC: Metastatic RCC: Unresectable recurrent, advanced, or metastatic Other: Metastatic Solid tumors
Received First line ICI monotherapy or combo for a minimum of 12 months for NSCLC, RCC & other metastatic solid tumors, or for a minimum of 6 months for melanoma and MSI-High /dMMR CRC.
Radiographic CR/PR: Participants must have CR or PR at the last assessment performed within 6 weeks before randomization according to RECIST v1.1 using a diagnostic CT and/or MRI. Radiographic assessment will be confirmed by the BICR.
Known ctDNA negative with Signatera
≥ 2 consecutive ctDNA-negative results (from Natera's tissue-informed Signatera whole genome test) at least 6 wks apart; last test within 1 month of enrollment.
Adequate organ function:
Hematology: ANC ≥1500/μL; Platelets ≥100000/μL;Hemoglobin ≥9.0g/dL; Renal: Serum Cr ≤1.5×ULN or calculated CrCl ≥60 mL/min (using Cock-Gault formula); Hepatic: Total bilirubin ≤1.5 ×ULN or, for subjects with total bilirubin levels >1.5×ULN, direct bilirubin within normal limits; AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤2.5×ULN; Coagulation: INR or PT, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) ≤1.5×ULN.
Recovery to baseline or ≤ Grade 1 common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE) v6 from AE(s) related to any prior treatments unless AE(s) are deemed clinically non-significant by the Investigator and/or stable on supportive therapy.
No prior malignancy, with the exception of basal cell carcinoma of the skin, superficial bladder cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or in situ cancer, or has undergone potentially curative therapy with no evidence of that disease recurrence for 5 years since completion of definitive therapy.
Subjects must be willing and able to comply with study visits, treatment plans, laboratory tests, and other study procedures.
WOCBP and male subjects partnering with WOCBP must agree to use highly effective contraception during the treatment phase and at least 180 days post last dose.
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda L Andersen | Contact | 844-778-4700 | aandersen@natera.com | |
| Brooke Cormane | Contact | 844-778-4700 | bcormane@natera.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Caitlin Shonewolf, MD | Natera, Inc. | Study Director |
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To evaluate whether MRD-guided intermittent ICI therapy provides comparable survival to SOC continuous ICI therapy in subjects with histologically confirmed metastatic NSCLC, melanoma, MSI-High/dMMR CRC, RCC and other solid tumors.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002289 | Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung |
| D008545 | Melanoma |
| D002292 | Carcinoma, Renal Cell |
| D015179 | Colorectal Neoplasms |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002283 | Carcinoma, Bronchogenic |
| D001984 | Bronchial Neoplasms |
| D008175 | Lung Neoplasms |
| D012142 | Respiratory Tract Neoplasms |
| D013899 | Thoracic Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D018358 | Neuroendocrine Tumors |
| D017599 | Neuroectodermal Tumors |
| D009373 | Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal |
| D009370 | Neoplasms by Histologic Type |
| D009380 | Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue |
| D018326 | Nevi and Melanomas |
| D012878 | Skin Neoplasms |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D000230 | Adenocarcinoma |
| D002277 | Carcinoma |
| D009375 | Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial |
| D007680 | Kidney Neoplasms |
| D014571 | Urologic Neoplasms |
| D014565 | Urogenital Neoplasms |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D007674 | Kidney Diseases |
| D014570 | Urologic Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D007414 | Intestinal Neoplasms |
| D005770 | Gastrointestinal Neoplasms |
| D004067 | Digestive System Neoplasms |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
| D003108 | Colonic Diseases |
| D007410 | Intestinal Diseases |
| D012002 | Rectal Diseases |
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