We’re researching a study medicine for gastroesophageal cancer
The Symbiotic-GI-16 clinical trial is evaluating a study medicine for people with gastroesophageal cancer. There are two parts to this clinical trial called ‘Phase 2’ and ‘Phase 3’. We are currently looking for participants to join Phase 2.
Phase 2 of this clinical trial will help researchers learn if a study medicine combined with chemotherapy can be used as a safe and effective treatment for people with gastroesophageal cancer.
All participants will receive the study medicine with chemotherapy – there is no placebo or comparator medicine in this phase of the trial. Your physician will decide which chemotherapy treatment plan is best for you (one of two standard of care chemotherapy treatment plans) and will tell you what you are receiving.
If you choose to take part in this clinical trial, you could help us continue to make progress in gastroesophageal cancer treatments.
About the study medicine
The study medicine, PF-08634404, is a bispecific antibody drug that was designed to target both PD-1 and VEGF. This dual mechanism has the potential to achieve tumor immunosurveillance, while disrupting vascular support for tumor progression, compared with blocking either target alone in patients with solid tumors.
Preliminary clinical data with PF-08634404 as a single agent and combined with chemotherapy have demonstrated clinically meaningful antitumor activity and a manageable safety profile in participants with other first-line locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
Nivolumab in combination with chemotherapy is commonly used as first-line standard of care treatment for certain gastroesophageal cancers.
Key eligibility criteria
- Aged 18 years or older
- Have treatment-naïve, locally advanced or metastatic gastric, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal adenocarcinoma
- Have a HER2-negative status based on local testing results
- Have tumors that express PD-L1 based on local testing results
- Have at least one measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1 (for Phase 3, must have at least one evaluable lesion)
- Do not have squamous cell or undifferentiated gastroesophageal cancer
- Do not have a known DPD deficiency
- Only prior treatment in the peri-operative setting is allowed with an approved PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor, if the treatment was completed > 9 months prior to the time of enrollment.
DPD, dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase; HER2, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; PD-L1, programmed cell death ligand 1; RECIST 1.1; Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1; VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor
Additional requirements apply. Only Principal Investigators can determine eligibility.
Study endpoints
Phase 2
Primary endpoint
- Confirmed ORR using RECIST 1.1 as assessed by investigator
- AEs as characterized by type, frequency, severity (as graded by NCI CTCAE v5.0), timing, seriousness, and relationship to study intervention
Key secondary endpoints
- DOR and PFS using RECIST 1.1 as assessed by investigator
- OS
- Laboratory test abnormalities as characterized by type, frequency, severity (as graded by NCI CTCAE v5.0), and timing
Phase 3
Primary endpoint
- PFS using RECIST 1.1 as assessed by BICR
- OS
Key secondary endpoints
- ORR, PFS, and DOR using RECIST 1.1 as assessed by BICR and investigator
- PFS2 (PFS after next-line therapy) by investigator
- AEs as characterized by type, frequency, intensity (as graded by NCI CTCAE v5.0), timing, seriousness, and relationship to study intervention(s)
- Laboratory test abnormalities as characterized by type, frequency, severity (as graded by NCI CTCAE v5.0), and timing
Note: This is not a complete list of study endpoints.
- AEs, adverse events; BICR, blinded independent central review; DOR, duration of response; NCI CTCAE v5.0, National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0; ORR, objective response rate; OS, overall survival; PFS, progression-free survival; PFS2, PFS on next line therapy; RECIST 1.1; Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1; VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor
People are often introduced to clinical trials through conversations with their healthcare providers. We appreciate you taking the time to have discussions with your patients and their loved ones who may be interested in contributing to research.
Should any of your patients take part in this clinical trial, they will remain under your medical care for all non-study-related needs.
Thank you for considering your patients for this important clinical trial.