E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Resected Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck |
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MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 14.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10041823 |
E.1.2 | Term | Squamous cell carcinoma |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10029104 - Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | Yes |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To evaluate and compare DFS from randomisation to the end of the study in high-risk subjects with resected stage II, III or IVa SCCHN treated with adjuvant placebo or lapatinib and chemoradiotherapy followed by maintenance placebo or lapatinib for 1 year. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
To evaluate and compare the two treatment arms with respect to: • Overall survival • Disease-specific survival • Time to locoregional recurrence • Time to development of second primary tumour • Time to distant relapse • Qualitative and quantitative toxicities, including late morbidities • Change in quality of life (QoL) status relative to baseline. • Clinical outcome with relevant biomarkers and genetic changes in serum, plasma, and intra-tumoural samples. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Willing and able to sign a written informed consent. 2. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of SCCHN of one of the following sites: oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx. 3. Pathological Stage II, III or IVa with no evidence of gross residual diease, and at least one of the high risk factors by pathology (as listed in protocol) 4. Primary surgery with a curative intent completed within 4-6 weeks (and no later than 8 weeks) prior to randomization. The extent of surgical resection is defined in the protocol. 5. Complete recovery from the surgical procedure. Radiation therapy is required to start as soon as adequate healing has occurred. This is normally around 4-6 weeks but no later than 9 weeks after surgery. 6. Adequate tumour specimen from archived or resected tissue must be available. 7. Male or female, between 18 and 70 years of age. Criteria for female subjects or female partners of male subjects as defined in the protocol 8. ECOG performance status 0, 1 or 2 9. Adequate haematology, renal and hepatic function , as defined in the protocol 10. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) above the lower limits of the institutional normal range as measured by ECHO (if ECHO cannot be performed or if the Investigator feels it is not conclusive to evaluate LVEF, then a MUGA scan should be performed). 11. Able to swallow and retain tablets whole or swallow a suspension of tablets dissolved in water at study inclusion. 12. Life expectancy of at least 6 months in the best judgement of the investigator |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Nasopharyngeal, paranasal sinuses or nasal cavity tumours 2. Head and neck cancer with histology other than squamous cell. 3. Evidence of distant metastases or gross post-operative residual disease. 4. Evidence of second primary tumour that was not resected or exhibits gross post-operative residual disease. 5. Any prior or current anticancer treatment of any kind – except the primary surgical resection. This will include but not exclusive to: prior tyrosine kinase inhibitors, prior neoadjuvant therapy, prior radiotherapy or use of any investigational agent. 6. Concurrent treatment with an investigational agent or participation in another clinical trial. 7. Concurrent use of CYP3A4 inducers or inhibitors while on investigational product. A standard 3-day course of dexamethasone for the prevention of cisplatin induced nausea and vomiting is permitted. 8. Subjects with known history of uncontrolled or symptomatic angina, arrhythmias, or congestive heart failure; 9. Pregnant or lactating females 10. History of another malignancy within the last 5 years, with the exception of completely resected basal or squamous cell skin cancer, or successfully treated in-situ carcinoma. History of non-invasive lesion or in-situ carcinoma, including in the head and neck region that was successfully treated with surgery, photodynamics or laser, will be permitted; 9. Peripheral neuropathy greater or equal to grade 2 10. Mal-absorption syndrome, disease significantly affecting GI function, or major resection of the stomach or bowel, that could affect absorption of lapatinib. 11. History of allergic reactions to relevant diuretics or anti-emetics (e.g. 5-HT3 antagonists) to be administered with cisplatin chemotherapy 12. History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical composition (quinazolines) to lapatinib 13. The investigator considers the patient unfit for the study as a result of the medical interview, physical examinations, or screening investigations 14. Current active hepatic or biliary disease (exceptions defined in protocol)
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
To evaluate and compare DFS from randomisation to the end of the study in high-risk subjects with resected SCCHN treated with adjuvant placebo or lapatinib for 1 year |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | No |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | Yes |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | Yes |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.7.1.3 | Other | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | Yes |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 4 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 65 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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This is an event-driven trial where 205 events (disease progresssion due to local regional, or distant disease progression, second primary of death due to any cause), are required to satisfy the statistical assumptions for the primary endpoint. Therefore the end of the trial will occur at this time and is expected to be 27months after FPFV. Patients receiving treatment will eligible to continue on treatment as defined in the protocol. |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 2 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 3 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 2 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 3 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |