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Radiation Therapy With Durvalumab or Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Who Cannot Take Cisplatin

NCT03258554 — Phase 2 / Phase 3, Completed, 196 participants, National Cancer Institute (NCI)

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Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Radiotherapy With Concurrent MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) vs. Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cetuximab in Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer With a Contraindication to Cisplatin

RegistryNCT03258554
StatusCompleted
PhasePhase 2 / Phase 3
Study typeInterventional; randomized, parallel, masking: none, treatment
Enrollment196 (Actual)
SponsorNational Cancer Institute (NCI) (Nih); collaborators: Canadian Cancer Trials Group, NRG Oncology
ConditionsClinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Pathologic Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Stage III Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage III Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IVA Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IVA Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IVA Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IVA Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IVB Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IVB Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IVB Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IVB Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8
InterventionsCetuximab, Durvalumab, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration (Biological, radiation, other)
Datesstart 2018-04-03, primary completion 2022-09-20, completion 2025-09-04, first posted 2017-08-23, last updated 2026-08-27
Locations256 sites in United States, Canada

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-Summary

This phase II/III trial studies how well radiation therapy works with durvalumab or cetuximab in treating patients with head and neck cancer that has spread to a local and/or regional area of the body who cannot take cisplatin. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as durvalumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. It is not known if radiation therapy with durvalumab will work better than the usual therapy of radiation therapy with cetuximab in treating patients with head and neck cancer.

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+Detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the safety of radiotherapy (RT) with concurrent and adjuvant anti-PD-L1 therapy (MEDI4736 \[durvalumab\]) is safe in patients with locoregionally advanced head and neck cancer (HNC) who have a contraindication to cisplatin. (Lead-in) II. To test the hypothesis that concurrent RT and anti-PD-L1 therapy improves progression free survival (PFS) compared to standard therapy (RT with concurrent cetuximab) in patients with locoregionally advanced HNC who have a contraindication to cisplatin. (Phase II) III. To test the hypothesis that concurrent RT and anti-PD-L1 therapy improves overall survival compared to standard therapy (RT with concurrent cetuximab) in patients with locoregionally advanced HNC who have a contraindication to cisplatin. (Phase III)

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To compare toxicity using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) and Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO)-CTCAE between patients treated with RT + anti-PD-L1 therapy versus RT/cetuximab.

II. To test the effect of anti-PD-L1 therapy in the subpopulation of patients with tumors that overexpress PD-L1.

III. To compare overall survival, response (at 4-month fludeoxyglucose F-18 \[FDG\]-positron emission tomography \[PET\]-computed tomography \[CT\]), locoregional failure, distant metastasis, and competing mortality in the two arms by known risk factors, including p16 status and omega score.

IV. To test the hypothesis that MEDI4736 (durvalumab) therapy arm will have less decline in the physical function domain of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30 version 3.0) based on the change in score from baseline to 12 months from end of RT, compared to the cetuximab-RT arm in patients with locoregionally advanced HNC who have a contraindication to cisplatin.

V. To test the hypothesis that MEDI4736 (durvalumab) therapy arm at 1 year (from end of RT) will have less decline in swallowing related quality of life (QOL) using the M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) total composite score, based on the change in score from baseline to 12 months from end of RT, compared to the cetuximab-RT arm in patients who are medically unfit for cisplatin.

VI. To compare swallowing related performance and function short and long term using the Performance Status Scale for Head \& Neck Cancer Patients (PSS-HN).

VII. To evaluate gastrostomy tube retention rates between arms.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. To test the hypothesis that radiation combined with MEDI4736 (durvalumab) enhances the adaptive immune response using three types of immunophenotyping compared to radiation combined with cetuximab.

II. To compare overall QOL short term (end RT-8 months) and long term (12-24 months from end of RT) between arms using the EORTC QLQ-C30 version 3.0/HN35.

III. To evaluate swallowing related QOL short term (end RT-8 months) and long term (12-24 months from end of RT) using the EORTC Head and Neck (HN)35 swallowing domain and MDADI (subscales) between arms in patients with locoregionally advanced HNC who have a contraindication to cisplatin.

IV. To evaluate patient reported fatigue using the fatigue items in the EORTC QLQ and PRO-CTCAE.

V. To compare clinician and patient reported toxicity using CTCAE and PRO CTCAE.

VI. To explore health utilities between cetuximab and MEDI4736 (durvalumab) RT using the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensional-5 Level (EQ5D-5L).

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I: Patients receive cetuximab intravenously (IV) weekly over 60-120 minutes. Treatment repeats every week for up to 8 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Beginning 5-7 days after first cetuximab dose, patients undergo intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) 5 fractions per week for up to 7 weeks.

ARM II: Patients receive durvalumab IV over 60 minutes every 4 weeks. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 7 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Beginning week 2, patients undergo IMRT 5 fractions per week for up to 7 weeks.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 1 month, every 4 months for 1 year, every 6 months for 2 years, then annually thereafter.

+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Arm I (cetuximab, radiation therapy)Active comparatorBiological: Cetuximab; Radiation: Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy; Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis; Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment; Other: Questionnaire AdministrationPatients receive cetuximab IV weekly over 60-120 minutes. Treatment repeats every week for up to 8 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Beginning 5-7 days after first cetuximab dose, patients undergo IMRT 5 fractions per week for up to 7 weeks.
Arm II (durvalumab, radiation therapy)ExperimentalBiological: Durvalumab; Radiation: Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy; Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis; Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment; Other: Questionnaire AdministrationPatients receive durvalumab IV over 60 minutes every 4 weeks. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 7 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Beginning week 2, patients undergo IMRT 5 fractions per week for up to 7 weeks.
  • Cetuximab (Biological), also known as C 225, C-225, C225, Cetuximab Biosimilar CDP-1, Cetuximab Biosimilar CMAB009, Cetuximab Biosimilar KL 140, Chimeric Anti-EGFR Monoclonal Antibody, Chimeric MoAb C225, Chimeric Monoclonal Antibody C225, Erbitux, IMC-C225: Given IV
  • Durvalumab (Biological), also known as Imfinzi, Immunoglobulin G1, Anti-(Human Protein B7-H1) (Human Monoclonal MEDI4736 Heavy Chain), Disulfide with Human Monoclonal MEDI4736 Kappa-chain, Dimer, MEDI 4736, MEDI-4736, MEDI4736: Given IV
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (Radiation), also known as IMRT, Intensity modulated radiation therapy (procedure), Intensity Modulated RT, Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy, Radiation, Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy: Undergo IMRT
  • Laboratory Biomarker Analysis (Other): Correlative studies
  • Quality-of-Life Assessment (Other), also known as Quality of Life Assessment: Ancillary studies
  • Questionnaire Administration (Other): Ancillary studies

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Number of Participants With Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT) [Lead-in Phase] [From start of durvalumab to 4 weeks after radiation therapy, approximately 13 weeks. Weekly during RT, at RT end, prior to adjuvant durvalumab, one month after end of RT.]: DLTs were collected to verify the safety of durvalumab with RT in this population. Safety was determined if ≤ 2 of 8 participants in the cohort had any DLT, in which case the study would proceed to phase II with that dose schedule (DS). The probability for the DS to be deemed too toxic, given a true toxicity rate ≥ 45%, is at least 78%. With a true toxicity rate ≤ 20%, the probability for the DS do be deemed safe is 80%. The full DLT definition does not fit here, but includes all grade 5 AEs, grade 3 or 4 AEs definitely or probably related to durvalumab (DPRD) except for specified AEs and situations, and incomplete or > 2-week delay completing RT due to immune toxicity DPRD. AEs were graded according to National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0, which grade severity from 1=mild to 5=death. Two alternate DSs with a delayed 2nd dose (to reduce/avoid doses concurrent with RT) would be tried if the initial DS was too toxic.
  • Progression-free Survival (Percentage of Participants Alive Without Progression) [Phase II Primary] [From randomization to last follow-up: weekly during RT, after end of RT: every 4 months for 1 year, every 6 months for 2 years, then annually. Additionally, every 4 weeks during adjuvant durvalumab. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 4.2 years.]: Progression (failure) is defined as local, regional, or distant disease progression, or death from any cause. Progression was assessed by imaging, clinical assessment, or biopsy. Failure time is defined as time from randomization to failure or last follow-up (censored). Failure rates are estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. The protocol specifies that the distributions of failure times be compared between the arms, which is reported in the statistical analysis results. Two-year estimates are provided. Analysis was planned to occur after 69 failure events had been reported.
  • Overall Survival (Percentage of Participants Alive) [Originally Phase III Primary / Now Phase II Secondary] [From randomization to last follow-up: weekly during RT, after end of RT: every 4 months for 1 year, every 6 months for 2 years, then annually. Additionally, every 4 weeks during adjuvant durvalumab. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 4.2 years.]: Overall survival (OS) time is defined as time from randomization to the date of death from any cause or last known follow-up (censored). Overall survival rates are estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. The protocol specifies that the distributions of failure times be compared between the arms, which is reported in the statistical analysis results. Two-year estimates are provided.

Secondary outcomes

  • Locoregional Failure (Percentage of Participants With Locoregional Failure) [From randomization to last follow-up: weekly during RT, after end of RT: every 4 months for 1 year, every 6 months for 2 years, then annually. Additionally, every 4 weeks during adjuvant durvalumab. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 4.2 years.]: Locoregional progression is defined as local or regional progression or recurrence, death due to study cancer or unknown causes without documented progression. Progression was assessed by imaging, clinical assessment, or biopsy. Failure time is defined as time from randomization to failure, distant metastasis (competing risk), deaths from other causes (competing risk), or last follow-up (censored). Failure rates are estimated using the cumulative incidence method. The protocol specifies that the distributions of failure times be compared between the arms, which is reported in the statistical analysis results. Two-year estimates are provided.
  • Distant Metastasis (Percentage of Participants With Distant Metastasis) [From randomization to last follow-up: weekly during RT, after end of RT: every 4 months for 1 year, every 6 months for 2 years, then annually. Additionally, every 4 weeks during adjuvant durvalumab. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 4.2 years.]: Failure is defined as the occurrence of distant metastasis. Failure time is defined as time from randomization to first occurrence of distant metastasis, local or regional progression or recurrence (competing risk), death (competing risk), or last follow-up (censored). Failure rates are estimated using the cumulative incidence method. The protocol specifies that the distributions of failure times be compared between the arms, which is reported in the statistical analysis results. Two-year estimates are provided.
  • Competing Mortality (Percentage of Participants Who Died Due to Causes Other Than Study Cancer) [From randomization to last follow-up: weekly during RT, after end of RT: every 4 months for 1 year, every 6 months for 2 years, then annually. Additionally, every 4 weeks during adjuvant durvalumab. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 4.2 years.]: Failure is defined as Death from second primary, protocol treatment, or "other cause". Failure time is defined as time from randomization to first occurrence of failure, death due to study cancer or unknown cause (competing risk), or last follow-up (censored). Failure rates are estimated using the cumulative incidence method. The protocol specifies that the distributions of failure times be compared between the arms, which is reported in the statistical analysis results. Two-year estimates are provided.
  • Percentage of Participants With Complete or Partial Response at 4-month Scan Determined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v. 1.1 [Baseline and 4 months after end of RT (approximately 6.5 months)]: Fludeoxyglucose F-18 positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) scans at baseline and four months after the end of radiation therapy are compared. Per RECIST 1.1: * Complete response: * Disappearance of all lesions and pathologic lymph nodes * Partial response: * ≥ 30% decrease sum of the longest diameters * No new lesions * No progression of non-target lesions
  • Number of Participants by Highest Grade Adverse Event Reported [From randomization to last follow-up: weekly during RT, RT end, from end of RT: months 1, (Cetuximab: 2, 3,) 4, 8, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, then annually. Additionally, prior to each adjuvant durvalumab cycle. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis= 4.2 yr.]: Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (version 5.0) grades adverse event severity from 1=mild to 5=death. Summary data is provided in this outcome measure; see Adverse Events Module for specific adverse event data.
  • Change in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ C30) Physical Functioning Score at One Year [Baseline and one year after end of radiation therapy (approximately 7 weeks)]: The EORTC QLQ C30 Physical Functioning score measures patient reported limitations in physical activities. Possible scores for each score range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better physical functioning. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement for and negative values indicate.
  • Change in MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) Composite Score at One Year [Baseline and one year after end of radiation therapy (approximately 7 weeks)]: The MDADI Composite score measures overall swallowing related quality of life derived from the emotional, functional, and physical scores, excluding the global item. Possible scores range from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating better swallowing related quality of life. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate decline.
  • Change in Performance Status Scale for Head and Neck Cancer (PSS HN) Normalcy of Diet Score at One Year [Baseline and one year after end of radiation therapy (approximately 7 weeks)]: The PSS HN Normalcy of Diet score measures clinician rated normalcy of diet. Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better dietary function. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate worsening function.
  • Change in PSS HN Eating in Public Score at One Year [Baseline and one year after end of radiation therapy (approximately 7 weeks)]: The PSS HN Eating in Public score measures clinician rated public eating. Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better eating function. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate worsening function.
  • Change in PSS HN Understandability of Speech Score at One Year [Baseline and one year after end of radiation therapy (approximately 7 weeks)]: The PSS HN Understandability of Speech score measures clinician rated speech. Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better speech function. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate worsening function.
  • Progression-free Survival (Percentage of Participants Alive Without Progression) by Baseline PD-L1 (Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1) Expression [From randomization to date of progression or last follow-up, whichever occurs first. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 4.2 years. Two-year PFS estimates are reported.]: Failure for progression-free survival is defined as local, regional, or distant disease progression, or death from any cause. Progression was assessed by imaging, clinical assessment, or biopsy. Failure time is defined as time from randomization to failure or last follow-up (censored). PD-L1 expression is defined by a combined positive score (CPS) ≥ 1, assessed by masked central analysis of baseline tissue specimens. CPS = \[(number of tumor cells positive for PD-L1) / (number of tumor cells positive for PD-L1 + number of tumor cells negative for PD-L1)\] multiplied by 100, yielding a possible score of 0 to 100. Treatment effect hazard ratios within PD-L1 subgroup were estimated by Cox proportional hazards model and progression-free survival estimates were estimated by Kaplan-Meier method. Analysis was planned to occur after 69 failure events had been reported and tissue specimen analysis was complete.
  • Progression-free Survival (Percentage of Participants Alive Without Progression) by Baseline p16 Status [From randomization to date of progression or last follow-up, whichever occurs first. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 4.2 years. Two-year PFS estimates are reported.]: Failure for progression-free survival is defined as local, regional, or distant disease progression, or death from any cause. Progression was assessed by imaging, clinical assessment, or biopsy. Failure time is defined as time from randomization to failure or last follow-up (censored). Positive p16 status was defined as more than 70% strong nuclear or nuclear and cytoplasmic staining of tumor cells, confirmed by central pathology review. Treatment effect hazard ratios within p16 subgroup were estimated by Cox proportional hazards model and progression-free survival estimates were estimated by Kaplan-Meier method. Analysis was planned to occur after 69 failure events had been reported and tissue specimen analysis was complete.

Other outcomes

  • Change in the EORTC QLQ C30 Global Heath Status Score at One Year [Baseline and one year]: The EORTC QLQ C30 Global Heath Status score measures overall health related quality of life. Possible scores for each scale range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicate better overall quality of life. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement for and negative values indicate.
  • Change in the EORTC QLQ C30 Fatigue Score at One Year [Baseline and one year]: The EORTC QLQ C30 fatigue score measures patient reported fatigue symptom burden. Possible scores for each score range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating worse fatigue. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where negative values indicate improvement for and positive values indicate.
  • Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 H&N35 Swallowing Score at One Year [Baseline and one year]: The EORTC QLQ-H\&N35 swallowing score measures patient-reported difficulty with swallowing various foods and liquid and ranges from 0 (no swallowing problems) to 100 (maximum swallowing difficulty). A positive change from baseline indicates worsening swallowing function.
  • Change in MDADI Global Score at One Year [Baseline and one year]: The MDADI Global score measures patient reported overall swallowing related quality of life. Possible scores range from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating better swallowing related quality of life. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate decline.
  • Change in MDADI Emotional Score at One Year [Baseline and one year]: The MDADI Emotional score measures the emotional impact of swallowing difficulties on quality of life. Possible scores range from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating better swallowing related quality of life. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate decline.
  • Change in MDADI Functional Score at One Year [Baseline and one year]: The MDADI Functional score measures the functional impact of swallowing difficulties on daily activities. Possible scores range from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating better swallowing related quality of life. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate decline.
  • Change in MDADI Physical Score at One Year [Baseline and one year]: The MDADI Physical score measures the physical aspects of swallowing difficulties and their impact on swallowing related quality of life. Possible scores range from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating better swallowing related quality of life. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate decline.
  • Change in EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ 5D 5L) Index Score at One Year [Baseline and 1 year]: The EQ-5D-5L Index score measures health related quality of life based on responses to five dimensions: mobility, self care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Possible scores range from 0 (worst health state) to 1(best health state). Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate decline.
  • Change in EQ 5D 5L Visual Analogue Scale at One Year [Baseline and 1 year]: The EQ 5D 5L Visual Analogue Scale measures self rated overall health on a vertical visual analogue scale. Possible scores range from 0 for the worst imaginable health state) to 100 for the best imaginable health state. Change is defined as the time point score minus the baseline score, where positive values indicate improvement and negative values indicate decline.
  • Secondary Biomarker Analysis [Baseline up to 4 months after RT]: Will perform multiparametric flow cytometry on peripheral mononuclear cells (PBMC) from patient-derived blood samples to quantify changes in immune cell frequency and activation status before, during and after radiation combined with cetuximab or radiation combined with durvalumab. To assess the statistical significance of pre- to post-treatment changes in levels of immunoglobulin (Ig)Gs as well as other markers, normalized signal intensities (log2) will be tested using a paired t test within an arm and two sample t test between the two arms. If the distribution assumption is violated for the t tests, nonparametric tests, such as the Wilcoxon signed-rank test will be considered. Lastly, the association between PFS and OS and post-treatment changes in frequency and activation state of T-cells, clonality and diversity of T cell receptor (TCR), and IgG levels will be evaluated using a two-sided Wald test at 0.05 level on the basis of Cox models.
  • Patient Reported Outcomes-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) [Up to 3 years]: PRO-CTCAE is not intended for expedited reporting, real time review or safety reporting. PRO-CTCAE data are exploratory and not currently intended for use in data safety monitoring or adverse event stopping rules.
  • QOL Endpoints Using Other Items in EORTC QLQ/HN35, EQ5D and MDADI Subscales [Up to 12-24 months from end of RT]: The mean change from baseline at each time point will be summarized using mean and standard deviations for each arm. Mean change from baseline will be compared between the arms using a two sample t test. If data normality assumptions are not met, the Wilcoxon rank sum test will be used to test the hypothesis. Mean change from baseline will be tested using an omnibus F test followed by individual comparisons of change scores at different time points within each treatment group. The same analysis will be conducted for between group comparisons at each time point.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to any

Inclusion Criteria:

* PRIOR TO STEP 1 REGISTRATION INCLUSION CRITERIA
* Patients must have pathologically confirmed, previously untreated, unresected squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, hypopharynx, oropharynx, oral cavity, or carcinoma of unknown head/neck primary prior to step 1 registration; submission of hematoxylin and eosin (H\&E) stained slides and formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block (or punch biopsy of FFPE block) to the biospecimen bank at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for central review for oropharyngeal and unknown primaries and for p16 analysis for all other non-oropharyngeal primaries is mandatory for all patients; investigators should check with their pathology department regarding release of biospecimens before approaching patients about participation in the trial; for oropharyngeal and unknown primaries, submission of H\&E and p16 stained slides (with the required block for PD-L1) to the biospecimen bank at UCSF for central review is also required prior to step 2 registration

  * Note: fine needle aspirates (FNA) samples are not acceptable since they do not provide enough material for PD-L1 and p16 testing; however, if a cell block derived from the FNA is available, it is allowable if there are sufficient cells present in the block for PD-L1 testing; Dr. Jordan will determine this upon receipt; for sites submitting FNA cell blocks for ALL patients they must do so within 7-10 business days from registering the patient; sites must confirm with their cytology/pathology labs to make sure they can provide the required material as the bank must be able to retain these samples for the mandatory testing
* Patients must have locoregionally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)

  * For p16-positive oropharyngeal/unknown primaries, American Joint Committee on Cancer \[AJCC\] 8th edition stage III and selected stage I-II based on smoking status in pack-years
  * For laryngeal, hypopharyngeal, and oral cavity primaries and p16-negative oropharyngeal/unknown primaries, AJCC 8th edition stage III-IVB
  * Based on the following minimum diagnostic workup within 60 days prior to step 1 registration:

    * General history and physical examination by a radiation oncologist or medical oncologist or ear, nose and throat (ENT) or head \& neck surgeon
    * For larynx, hypopharynx, and base of tongue primaries, a laryngopharyngoscopy (mirror and/or fiberoptic and/or direct procedure) is required, unless the patient cannot tolerate or refuses
  * Imaging of the head and neck with a neck CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (with contrast, unless contraindicated) or PET/CT; note that the CT portion of the PET/CT must be of diagnostic quality, including contrast administration unless contraindicated. If the CT portion of the PET/CT study is low-dose (non-diagnostic), then an additional CT or MRI study with contrast (unless contraindicated) is required
  * Chest imaging: chest CT with and without contrast (unless contraindicated) or PET/CT
* Patients must have a contraindication to cisplatin as defined in the following bullet points; sites must complete the online tool at comogram.org prior to step 1 registration to determine if the patient is eligible; the scores must be recorded on a case report form (CRF)

  * Age >= 70 with moderate to severe comorbidity or vulnerability to cisplatin, defined as having one or more of the following conditions within 30 days prior to step 1 registration:

    * Modified Charlson Comorbidity Index >= 1
    * Adult Comorbidity Evaluation (ACE)-27 Index >= 1
    * Generalized Competing Event Model for Cancer Risk (GCE) omega PFS score < 0.80
    * Geriatric screening (G-8) score =< 14
    * Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) toxicity score >= 30%
    * Cumulative Illness Rating scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G) score >= 4 OR
  * Age < 70 with severe comorbidity or vulnerability to cisplatin, defined as having two or more of the following conditions within 30 days prior to step 1 registration

    * Modified Charlson Comorbidity Index >= 1
    * ACE-27 Index >= 1
    * GCE omega PFS-score < 0.80
    * G-8 score =< 14
    * CARG Toxicity score >= 30%
    * CIRS-G score >= 4 OR
  * Age >= 18 with an absolute or relative contraindication to cisplatin, defined as one or more of the following within 30 days prior to step 1 registration:

    * Creatinine clearance (CC) > 30 and < 60 cc/min; for this calculation, use the Cockcroft-Gault formula
    * Zubrod performance status 2 prior to step 1 registration
    * Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy grade >= 1
    * History of hearing loss, defined as either:

      * Existing need of a hearing aid OR
      * >= 25 decibel shift over 2 contiguous frequencies on a pretreatment hearing test as clinically indicated
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1,000 cells/mm\^3 (within 14 days prior to step 1 registration)
* Platelets >= 100,000 cells/mm\^3 (within 14 days prior to step 1 registration)
* Hemoglobin >= 9.0 g/dl (Note: the use of transfusion or other intervention to achieve hemoglobin \[Hgb\] >= 9.0 g/dl is acceptable) (within 14 days prior to step 1 registration)
* Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =< 2.5 times institutional upper limit of normal (within 14 days prior to step 1 registration)
* Serum bilirubin =< 1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal (within 14 days prior to step 1 registration)
* Measured creatinine clearance (CL) > 30 mL/min or calculated creatinine CL > 30 mL/min by the Cockcroft-Gault formula (Cockcroft and Gault 1976) or by 24-hour urine collection for determination of creatinine clearance (within 14 days prior to step 1 registration)
* For women of childbearing potential, a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 14 days prior to step 1 registration; Note: women will be considered post-menopausal if they have been amenorrheic for 12 months without an alternative medical cause; the following age-specific requirements apply:

  * Women < 50 years of age would be considered post-menopausal if they have been amenorrheic for 12 months or more following cessation of exogenous hormonal treatments and if they have luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone levels in the post-menopausal range for the institution or underwent surgical sterilization (bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy)
  * Women >= 50 years of age would be considered post-menopausal if they have been amenorrheic for 12 months or more following cessation of all exogenous hormonal treatments, had radiation-induced menopause with last menses > 1 year ago, had chemotherapy-induced menopause with last menses > 1 year ago, or underwent surgical sterilization (bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral salpingectomy or hysterectomy)
* The patient or a legally authorized representative must provide study-specific informed consent prior to step 1 registration
* PRIOR TO STEP 2 REGISTRATION INCLUSION CRITERIA
* For patients with oropharyngeal or unknown primaries: p16 determination by immunohistochemistry (defined as greater than 70% strong nuclear or nuclear and cytoplasmic staining of tumor cells), confirmed by central pathology review

  * Note: for patients with oral cavity, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal primaries, analysis of p16 status prior to step 2 registration/randomization is not required (p16 status will be analyzed centrally post-hoc); step 2 registration for these patients can be completed after step 1 registration

Exclusion Criteria:

* PRIOR TO STEP 1 REGISTRATION EXCLUSION CRITERIA
* Prior invasive malignancy within the past 3 years (except for non-melanomatous skin cancer, and early stage treated prostate cancer); synchronous head and neck primaries are ineligible
* Prior radiotherapy to the region of the study cancer that would result in overlap of radiation therapy fields

  * Note: Prior external beam radiotherapy is excluded, but iodine 131 is allowed
* Prior immunotherapy
* Prior systemic therapy, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, biologic/targeted therapy, or immune therapy for the study cancer
* Major surgery within 28 days prior to step 1 registration
* Proven evidence of distant metastases
* If both of the following conditions are present, the patient is ineligible:

  * =< 10 pack-year smoking history
  * p16-positive carcinoma of the oropharynx or unknown primary that are T0-3, N0-1 (AJCC 8th Edition)

    * Note: in the event that a registered patient with =< 10 pack-years has a p16-positive result on central review with the tumor and nodal stage T0-3, N0-1 (AJCC 8th Edition), then the site will be notified that the patient is ineligible
* Zubrod performance status >= 3
* Body weight =< 30 kg
* Patients with oral cavity cancer are excluded from participation if the patient is medically operable and resection of the primary tumor is considered technically feasible by an oral or head and neck cancers surgical subspecialist;(please consult the surgical oncology co-principal investigator \[PI\], Steven Chang, Doctor of Medicine \[MD\], if clarification is needed on an individual case)
* Sodium < 130 mmol/L or > 155 mmol/L (within 14 days of step 1 registration, unless corrected prior to step 1 registration)
* Potassium < 3.5 mmol/L or > 6 mmol/L (within 14 days of step 1 registration, unless corrected prior to step 1 registration)
* Fasting glucose < 40 mg/dl or > 400 mg/dl (within 14 days of step 1 registration, unless corrected prior to step 1 registration)
* Serum calcium (ionized or adjusted for albumin) < 7 mg/dl or > 12.5 mg/dl (within 14 days of step 1 registration, unless corrected prior to step 1 registration)
* Magnesium < 0.9 mg/dl or > 3 mg/dl (within 14 days of step 1 registration, unless corrected prior to step 1 registration)
* Unstable angina and/or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within 3 months prior to step 1 registration
* Transmural myocardial infarction within 3 months prior to step 1 registration
* Respiratory illness requiring hospitalization at the time of step 1 registration

  * Note: if the respiratory illness is resolved and the patient meets the eligibility status above, then the patient can be considered for the trial
* Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or other severe interstitial lung disease that requires oxygen therapy or is thought to require oxygen therapy within 1 year prior to step 1 registration
* History of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or current pneumonitis
* Clinically apparent jaundice and/or known coagulation defects
* Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders (including inflammatory bowel disease \[e.g., colitis or Crohn's disease\], diverticulitis \[with the exception of diverticulosis\], systemic lupus erythematosus, Sarcoidosis syndrome, or Wegener syndrome \[granulomatosis with polyangiitis\], Graves' disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hypophysitis, uveitis, etc.)

  * The following are exceptions to this criterion:

    * Patients with vitiligo or alopecia;
    * Patients with hypothyroidism (e.g., following Hashimoto syndrome) stable on hormone replacement;
    * Any chronic skin condition that does not require systemic therapy;
    * Patients without active disease in the last 5 years may be included but only after consultation with the medical oncology study chair;
    * Patients with celiac disease controlled by diet alone
* History of active primary immunodeficiency including, but not limited to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) based upon current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition; Note: human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is not required for entry into this protocol; the need to exclude patients with AIDS from this protocol is necessary because the treatment involved in this protocol may be immunosuppressive; patients with known HIV, CD4 counts >= 200/uL, and undetectable viral loads who are stable on an antiretroviral regimen may be included
* Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 14 days before step 1 registration, with the exceptions of intranasal and inhaled corticosteroids or systemic corticosteroids at physiological doses, which are not to exceed 10 mg/day of prednisone, or an equivalent corticosteroid
* Receipt of live attenuated vaccination within 30 days prior to step 1 registration
* Medical or psychiatric illness which would compromise the patient's ability to tolerate treatment or limit compliance with study requirements
* Pregnancy or women of childbearing potential and men who are sexually active and not willing/able to use medically acceptable forms of contraception during treatment and for 6 months after the last dose of cetuximab or MEDI14736 (durvalumab); this exclusion is necessary because the treatment involved in this study may be significantly teratogenic; women who are breastfeeding are also excluded
* Prior allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to cetuximab or MEDI4736 (durvalumab) or any of study drug excipients
* History of allogenic organ transplantation
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia
* Uncontrolled serious chronic gastrointestinal condition associated with diarrhea
* Active infection including tuberculosis (clinical evaluation that includes clinical history, physical examination and radiographic findings, and tuberculosis \[TB\] testing in line with local practice), hepatitis B (known positive hepatitis B virus \[HBV\] surface antigen \[HBsAg\] result), hepatitis C; patients with a past or resolved HBV infection (defined as the presence of hepatitis B core antibody \[anti-HBc\] and absence of HBsAg) are eligible; patients positive for hepatitis C (hepatitis C virus \[HCV\]) antibody are eligible only if polymerase chain reaction is negative for HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA)

+Posted results

Participant flow

Milestone(Lead-in) RT + DurvalumabRT + CetuximabRT + Durvalumab
Started1000
Started treatment1000
Completed1000
Not completed000

Outcome results

  • Number of Participants With Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT) [Lead-in Phase] (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: (Lead-in) RT + Durvalumab 0
  • Progression-free Survival (Percentage of Participants Alive Without Progression) [Phase II Primary] (Primary), Number, percentage of participants: RT + Cetuximab 63.7 (51.3 to 76.1); RT + Durvalumab 50.6 (41.5 to 59.8) (p 0.8878)
  • Overall Survival (Percentage of Participants Alive) [Originally Phase III Primary / Now Phase II Secondary] (Primary), Number, percentage of participants: RT+ Cetuximab 77.5 (66.7 to 88.3); RT + Durvalumab 69.3 (60.8 to 77.8) (p 0.8175)
  • Locoregional Failure (Percentage of Participants With Locoregional Failure) (Secondary), Number, percentage of participants: RT+ Cetuximab 18.9 (10.0 to 29.9); RT + Durvalumab 31.3 (23.0 to 40.0) (p 0.1001)
  • Distant Metastasis (Percentage of Participants With Distant Metastasis) (Secondary), Number, percentage of participants: RT+ Cetuximab 12.1 (5.3 to 22.0); RT + Durvalumab 9.5 (5.0 to 15.7) (p 0.5197)
  • Competing Mortality (Percentage of Participants Who Died Due to Causes Other Than Study Cancer) (Secondary), Number, percentage of participants: RT+ Cetuximab 5.3 (1.4 to 13.4); RT + Durvalumab 10.5 (5.7 to 17.0) (p 0.3201)
  • Percentage of Participants With Complete or Partial Response at 4-month Scan Determined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v. 1.1 (Secondary), Number, percentage of participants: RT+ Cetuximab 72.7 (51.8 to 86.8); RT + Durvalumab 75.9 (57.9 to 87.8) (p 1.00)
  • Number of Participants by Highest Grade Adverse Event Reported (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: RT+ Cetuximab 12; RT + Durvalumab 36 (p 0.0688)
  • Change in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ C30) Physical Functioning Score at One Year (Secondary), Mean, score on a scale: RT+ Cetuximab -1.90 (-12.24 to 8.43); RT + Durvalumab -1.49 (-6.23 to 3.24) (p 0.9416)
  • Change in MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) Composite Score at One Year (Secondary), Mean, score on a scale: RT + Cetuximab -0.62 (-5.91 to 4.66); RT + Durvalumab -3.48 (-8.05 to 1.09) (p 0.4085)
  • Change in Performance Status Scale for Head and Neck Cancer (PSS HN) Normalcy of Diet Score at One Year (Secondary), Mean, score on a scale: RT + Cetuximab -2.27 (-14.66 to 10.11); RT + Durvalumab -6.47 (-15.05 to 2.11) (p 0.5698)
  • Change in PSS HN Eating in Public Score at One Year (Secondary), Mean, score on a scale: RT + Cetuximab -11.36 (-24.04 to 1.31); RT + Durvalumab -8.82 (-17.47 to -0.17) (p 0.7352)
  • Change in PSS HN Understandability of Speech Score at One Year (Secondary), Mean, score on a scale: RT + Cetuximab -3.41 (-9.62 to 2.80); RT + Durvalumab -8.82 (-16.11 to -1.54) (p 0.2531)
  • Progression-free Survival (Percentage of Participants Alive Without Progression) by Baseline PD-L1 (Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1) Expression (Secondary), Number, percentage of participants: RT + Cetuximab 59.9 (43.6 to 76.2); RT + Durvalumab 54.8 (43.9 to 65.6)
  • Progression-free Survival (Percentage of Participants Alive Without Progression) by Baseline p16 Status (Secondary), Number, percentage of participants: RT + Cetuximab 74.8 (59.6 to 89.9); RT + Durvalumab 68.8 (57.4 to 80.1)
  • Change in the EORTC QLQ C30 Global Heath Status Score at One Year (Other pre specified)
  • Change in the EORTC QLQ C30 Fatigue Score at One Year (Other pre specified)
  • Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 H&N35 Swallowing Score at One Year (Other pre specified)
  • Change in MDADI Global Score at One Year (Other pre specified)
  • Change in MDADI Emotional Score at One Year (Other pre specified)
  • 7 more outcome measures not shown.

Adverse events

Time frame: Weekly during RT, RT end, from end of RT: months 1, (Cetuximab: 2, 3,) 4, 8, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, then annually. Additionally, prior to each adjuvant durvalumab cycle. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis= 4.2 yr.

ArmDeathsSerious adverse eventsOther adverse events
(Lead-in) RT + Durvalumab3/10 (30.0%)4/10 (40.0%)10/10 (100.0%)
RT + Cetuximab17/63 (27.0%)51/61 (83.6%)61/61 (100.0%)
RT + Durvalumab41/123 (33.3%)84/119 (70.6%)118/119 (99.2%)

Serious adverse events by term

TermOrgan system(Lead-in) RT + DurvalumabRT + CetuximabRT + Durvalumab
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/105/619/119
Febrile neutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/100/611/119
LeukocytosisBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/100/611/119
Atrial fibrillationCardiac disorders0/103/611/119
Atrial flutterCardiac disorders0/101/610/119
Cardiac disorders - OtherCardiac disorders0/101/610/119
Chest pain - cardiacCardiac disorders0/101/611/119
Heart failureCardiac disorders0/103/613/119
Myocardial infarctionCardiac disorders0/101/615/119
Pericardial effusionCardiac disorders0/101/610/119
Sinus bradycardiaCardiac disorders0/100/613/119
Sinus tachycardiaCardiac disorders0/100/611/119
Hearing impairedEar and labyrinth disorders0/101/610/119
Vision decreasedEye disorders0/100/611/119
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/100/611/119
Anal painGastrointestinal disorders0/100/611/119
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders0/100/613/119
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders0/100/612/119
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders0/102/611/119
DysphagiaGastrointestinal disorders0/1018/6125/119
Esophageal painGastrointestinal disorders0/100/611/119
EsophagitisGastrointestinal disorders0/100/611/119
Gastrointestinal disorders - OtherGastrointestinal disorders0/102/611/119
Ileal obstructionGastrointestinal disorders0/101/610/119
Mucositis oralGastrointestinal disorders0/1011/6114/119
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders0/102/614/119
Oral hemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders1/100/610/119
Oral hemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders0/102/612/119
Oral painGastrointestinal disorders0/103/610/119
Salivary duct inflammationGastrointestinal disorders0/101/611/119
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders0/102/612/119
ChillsGeneral disorders0/101/610/119
Death NOSGeneral disorders0/100/613/119
Edema limbsGeneral disorders0/100/611/119
FatigueGeneral disorders0/102/618/119
FeverGeneral disorders0/101/610/119
General disorders and administration site conditions - OtherGeneral disorders0/100/611/119
Localized edemaGeneral disorders0/100/611/119
PainGeneral disorders0/100/611/119
Sudden death NOSGeneral disorders0/101/614/119
Hepatic failureHepatobiliary disorders0/100/611/119
Allergic reactionImmune system disorders0/101/610/119
AnaphylaxisImmune system disorders0/101/610/119
Bone infectionInfections and infestations0/101/610/119
Catheter related infectionInfections and infestations0/101/610/119
Enterocolitis infectiousInfections and infestations0/100/611/119
Infections and infestations - OtherInfections and infestations0/101/611/119
Lung infectionInfections and infestations1/100/610/119
Lung infectionInfections and infestations0/104/615/119
SepsisInfections and infestations0/101/612/119
Skin infectionInfections and infestations0/101/613/119
Stoma site infectionInfections and infestations0/101/610/119
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations0/101/610/119
Dermatitis radiationInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/108/616/119
FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/100/614/119
FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/102/612/119
Hip fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/100/611/119
Injury to carotid arteryInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/100/611/119
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications - OtherInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/101/613/119
Tracheostomy site bleedingInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/100/612/119

91 more terms not shown.

Other adverse events by term

TermOrgan system(Lead-in) RT + DurvalumabRT + CetuximabRT + Durvalumab
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/100/610/119
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/1019/6143/119
Lymph node painBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/101/612/119
Atrial fibrillationCardiac disorders0/102/611/119
Cardiac disorders - OtherCardiac disorders0/102/611/119
Chest pain - cardiacCardiac disorders0/100/612/119
Conduction disorderCardiac disorders0/101/610/119
Heart failureCardiac disorders0/100/612/119
Myocardial infarctionCardiac disorders0/100/611/119
PalpitationsCardiac disorders0/100/612/119
Sinus bradycardiaCardiac disorders1/100/610/119
Sinus bradycardiaCardiac disorders0/102/616/119
Sinus tachycardiaCardiac disorders0/101/613/119
Supraventricular tachycardiaCardiac disorders0/101/611/119
Ear and labyrinth disorders - OtherEar and labyrinth disorders0/100/612/119
Ear painEar and labyrinth disorders1/100/610/119
Ear painEar and labyrinth disorders0/107/6113/119
Hearing impairedEar and labyrinth disorders0/103/616/119
Middle ear inflammationEar and labyrinth disorders1/100/610/119
TinnitusEar and labyrinth disorders0/104/6113/119
VertigoEar and labyrinth disorders0/100/611/119
Endocrine disorders - OtherEndocrine disorders0/100/611/119
HyperthyroidismEndocrine disorders0/100/6110/119
HypothyroidismEndocrine disorders4/100/610/119
HypothyroidismEndocrine disorders0/107/6125/119
Blurred visionEye disorders0/100/613/119
Dry eyeEye disorders0/101/611/119
Eye disorders - OtherEye disorders0/100/611/119
Eye painEye disorders0/100/611/119
KeratitisEye disorders0/100/611/119
PapilledemaEye disorders0/100/611/119
Vision decreasedEye disorders0/100/611/119
Watering eyesEye disorders0/101/610/119
Abdominal distensionGastrointestinal disorders0/100/613/119
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders1/100/610/119
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/1012/6117/119
Anal painGastrointestinal disorders0/101/611/119
BelchingGastrointestinal disorders0/101/612/119
BloatingGastrointestinal disorders0/100/613/119
CheilitisGastrointestinal disorders0/101/610/119
ColitisGastrointestinal disorders0/100/612/119
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders3/100/610/119
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders0/1025/6140/119
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders3/100/610/119
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders0/1017/6131/119
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders10/100/610/119
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders0/1037/6184/119
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders0/103/613/119
DysphagiaGastrointestinal disorders9/100/610/119
DysphagiaGastrointestinal disorders0/1047/6197/119
Esophageal painGastrointestinal disorders0/102/612/119
Esophageal stenosisGastrointestinal disorders0/100/612/119
EsophagitisGastrointestinal disorders0/100/617/119
Fecal incontinenceGastrointestinal disorders0/100/612/119
Gastric ulcerGastrointestinal disorders0/102/610/119
Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGastrointestinal disorders1/100/610/119
Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGastrointestinal disorders0/107/616/119
Gastrointestinal disorders - OtherGastrointestinal disorders1/100/610/119
Gastrointestinal disorders - OtherGastrointestinal disorders0/107/6115/119
HemorrhoidsGastrointestinal disorders0/101/611/119

286 more terms not shown.

Limitations and caveats: Phase II (phII) component stopped enrollment early due to toxicity and futility concerns, with 186 of the 234 planned participants, but continued to collect data required for the final phII analysis. Per the protocol, the study did not continue to phase III (phIII). Therefore, the phIII primary outcome measure (OM) of overall survival was analyzed as a phII secondary OM. Accordingly, the phIII PD-L1 and p16 analyses were analyzed using the phII primary OM of progression-free survival.

+Locations (256)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer CenterBirmingham, AlabamaUnited States
University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer InstituteMobile, AlabamaUnited States
Banner MD Anderson Cancer CenterGilbert, ArizonaUnited States
CTCA at Western Regional Medical CenterGoodyear, ArizonaUnited States
Banner University Medical Center - TucsonTucson, ArizonaUnited States
University of Arizona Cancer Center-North CampusTucson, ArizonaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-Deer Valley Medical CenterAntioch, CaliforniaUnited States
Sutter Cancer Centers Radiation Oncology Services-AuburnAuburn, CaliforniaUnited States
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Herrick CampusBerkeley, CaliforniaUnited States
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente DublinDublin, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-FremontFremont, CaliforniaUnited States
Fresno Cancer CenterFresno, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-FresnoFresno, CaliforniaUnited States
UC San Diego Moores Cancer CenterLa Jolla, CaliforniaUnited States
Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-ModestoModesto, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente Oakland-BroadwayOakland, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-OaklandOakland, CaliforniaUnited States
Stanford Cancer Institute Palo AltoPalo Alto, CaliforniaUnited States
VA Palo Alto Health Care SystemPalo Alto, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-Rancho Cordova Cancer CenterRancho Cordova, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-RichmondRichmond, CaliforniaUnited States
Rohnert Park Cancer CenterRohnert Park, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-RosevilleRoseville, CaliforniaUnited States
Sutter Cancer Centers Radiation Oncology Services-RosevilleRoseville, CaliforniaUnited States
The Permanente Medical Group-Roseville Radiation OncologyRoseville, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente Downtown CommonsSacramento, CaliforniaUnited States
Sutter Medical Center SacramentoSacramento, CaliforniaUnited States
University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer CenterSacramento, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-South SacramentoSacramento, CaliforniaUnited States
South Sacramento Cancer CenterSacramento, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States
UCSF Medical Center-Mount ZionSan Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States
UCSF Medical Center-Mission BaySan Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-Santa Teresa-San JoseSan Jose, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente San LeandroSan Leandro, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser San Rafael-GallinasSan Rafael, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Santa ClaraSanta Clara, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-Santa RosaSanta Rosa, CaliforniaUnited States
City of Hope South PasadenaSouth Pasadena, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente Cancer Treatment CenterSouth San Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-South San FranciscoSouth San Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-StocktonStockton, CaliforniaUnited States
Torrance Memorial Physician Network - Cancer CareTorrance, CaliforniaUnited States
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CaliforniaUnited States
Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer CenterTruckee, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center-VacavilleVacaville, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-VallejoVallejo, CaliforniaUnited States
Kaiser Permanente-Walnut CreekWalnut Creek, CaliforniaUnited States
UCHealth University of Colorado HospitalAurora, ColoradoUnited States
Penrose-Saint Francis HealthcareColorado Springs, ColoradoUnited States
UCHealth Memorial Hospital CentralColorado Springs, ColoradoUnited States
Memorial Hospital NorthColorado Springs, ColoradoUnited States
Poudre Valley HospitalFort Collins, ColoradoUnited States
Banner McKee Medical CenterLoveland, ColoradoUnited States
Smilow Cancer Hospital-Hamden Care CenterHamden, ConnecticutUnited States
Yale UniversityNew Haven, ConnecticutUnited States
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center-TrumbullTrumbull, ConnecticutUnited States
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center - WaterfordWaterford, ConnecticutUnited States
Beebe South Coastal Health CampusMillville, DelawareUnited States
Helen F Graham Cancer CenterNewark, DelawareUnited States
Beebe Health CampusRehoboth Beach, DelawareUnited States
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Coral GablesCoral Gables, FloridaUnited States
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield BeachDeerfield Beach, FloridaUnited States
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer CenterJacksonville, FloridaUnited States
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer CenterMiami, FloridaUnited States
Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FloridaUnited States
Grady Health SystemAtlanta, GeorgiaUnited States
Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta, GeorgiaUnited States
Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GeorgiaUnited States
Augusta University Medical CenterAugusta, GeorgiaUnited States
Hawaii Cancer Care Inc - Waterfront PlazaHonolulu, HawaiiUnited States
Queen's Medical CenterHonolulu, HawaiiUnited States
The Cancer Center of Hawaii-LilihaHonolulu, HawaiiUnited States
Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center-CaldwellCaldwell, IdahoUnited States
Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center-NampaNampa, IdahoUnited States
Northwestern UniversityChicago, IllinoisUnited States
John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook CountyChicago, IllinoisUnited States
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IllinoisUnited States
University of IllinoisChicago, IllinoisUnited States
Decatur Memorial HospitalDecatur, IllinoisUnited States
Crossroads Cancer CenterEffingham, IllinoisUnited States
Western Illinois Cancer Treatment CenterGalesburg, IllinoisUnited States
Methodist Medical Center of IllinoisPeoria, IllinoisUnited States
OSF Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, IllinoisUnited States
Springfield Memorial HospitalSpringfield, IllinoisUnited States
Carle Cancer CenterUrbana, IllinoisUnited States
IU Health North HospitalCarmel, IndianaUnited States
Parkview Hospital RandalliaFort Wayne, IndianaUnited States
Parkview Regional Medical CenterFort Wayne, IndianaUnited States
Indiana University/Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer CenterIndianapolis, IndianaUnited States
Sidney and Lois Eskenazi HospitalIndianapolis, IndianaUnited States
Community Cancer Center EastIndianapolis, IndianaUnited States
Community Cancer Center SouthIndianapolis, IndianaUnited States
Community Cancer Center NorthIndianapolis, IndianaUnited States
Mercy Cancer Center-West LakesClive, IowaUnited States
Iowa Methodist Medical CenterDes Moines, IowaUnited States
Mercy Medical Center - Des MoinesDes Moines, IowaUnited States
University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KansasUnited States

156 more sites not listed.

+Publications

  • Results publication: Mell LK, Torres-Saavedra PA, Wong SJ, Kish JA, Chang SS, Jordan RC, Liu T, Truong MT, Winquist EW, Takiar V, Wise-Draper T, Robbins JR, Rodriguez CP, Awan MJ, Beadle BM, Henson C, Narayan S, Spencer SA, Powell S, Dunlap N, Sacco AG, Hu KS, Park HS, Bauman JE, Harris J, Yom SS, Le QT. Radiotherapy with cetuximab or durvalumab for locoregionally advanced head and neck cancer in patients with a contraindication to cisplatin (NRG-HN004): an open-label, multicentre, parallel-group, randomised, phase 2/3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2024 Dec;25(12):1576-1588. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00507-2. Epub 2024 Nov 14. PMID 39551064

+Study documents

+Investigators

+Funding

NIH grants: U10CA180868

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