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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2014-000445-79
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:EMR100070-003
    National Competent Authority:Austria - BASG
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Ongoing
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2014-10-30
    Trial results View results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedAustria - BASG
    A.2EudraCT number2014-000445-79
    A.3Full title of the trial
    A Phase II, open-label, multicenter trial to investigate the clinical activity and safety of avelumab (MSB0010718C) in subjects with Merkel cell carcinoma
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Avelumab (MSB0010718C) in Subjects With Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberEMR100070-003
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorMerck KGaA
    B.1.3.4CountryGermany
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorCommercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportMerck KGaA
    B.4.2CountryGermany
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationMerck KGaA
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointCommunication Centre Merck KGaA
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressFrankfurter Strasse 250
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityDarmstadt
    B.5.3.3Post code64293
    B.5.3.4CountryGermany
    B.5.4Telephone number+496151 725200
    B.5.5Fax number+496151 722000
    B.5.6E-mailservice@merckgroup.com
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation No
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameanti PD-L1
    D.3.2Product code Avelumab
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Concentrate for solution for infusion
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPIntravenous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNNot available
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeAvelumab
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameAnti PD-L1
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg/ml milligram(s)/millilitre
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number10
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin No
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) Yes
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product Yes
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    A rare skin cancer
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Cancer [C04]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 18.0
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10064025
    E.1.2Term Merkel cell carcinoma
    E.1.2System Organ Class 100000004864
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of the trial is to assess the clinical activity of avelumab as determined by the objective response rate (ORR) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) in subjects with metastatic MCC after failing first-line chemotherapy.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    Secondary objectives are as follows:
    - To assess the duration of response
    - To assess the progression-free survival time (PFS)
    - To assess the safety profile of avelumab in subjects with MCC
    - To assess overall survival (OS) time
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    • Signed written informed consent
    • Age 18 years and above
    • Histologically proven MCC as defined in the protocol
    •Progressive disease after receiving 1 line of chemotherapy for metastatic MCC
    • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1
    • Estimated life expectancy of more than 12 weeks
    • Disease must be measurable with at least 1 uni-dimensional measurable lesion by RECIST Version 1.1 (including skin lesions)
    • Adequate hematological, hepatic and renal function
    • Effective contraception for both male and female subjects if the risk of conception exists
    • Fresh Biopsy or Archival Tumor Tissue
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    1. Participation in another clinical trial within the past 30 days
    2. Concurrent treatment with a nonpermitted drug
    3. Prior therapy with any antibody/drug targeting T-cell coregulatory proteins (immune checkpoints) such as
    antiprogrammed death 1 (PD-1), anti-PD-L1, or anticytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) antibody
    4. Concurrent anticancer treatment (for example, cytoreductive therapy, radiotherapy [with the exception of palliative bone-directed radiotherapy, or radiotherapy administered on non-target superficial lesions], immune therapy, or cytokine therapy except for erythropoietin). Radiotherapy administered to superficial lesions is not allowed if such lesions are considered target lesions in the efficacy evaluation or may influence the efficacy evaluation of the investigational agent
    5. Major surgery for any reason, except diagnostic biopsy, within 4 weeks and/or if the subject has not fully recovered from the surgery within 4 weekss
    6. Concurrent systemic therapy with steroids or other immunosuppressive agents, or use of any investigational drug within 28 days before the start of trial treatment. Short-term administration of systemic steroids (that is, for allergic reactions or the management of immune-related adverse events [irAE]) while on study is allowed. Note: Subjects receiving bisphosphonate are eligible provided treatment was initiated at least 14 days before the first dose of avelumab
    7. Subjects with active central nervous system (CNS) metastases are excluded. Subjects with a history of treated CNS metastases (by surgery or radiation therapy) are not eligible unless they have fully recovered from treatment, demonstrated no progression for at least 2 months, and do not require continued steroid therapy 8. Previous malignant disease (other than MCC) within the last 5 years with the exception of basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or cervical carcinoma in situ
    9. Prior organ transplantation, including allogeneic stem-cell transplantation
    10. Known history of testing positive for HIV or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or any positive test for hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus indicating acute or chronic infection
    11. Active or history of any autoimmune disease (except for subjects with vitiligo) or immunodeficiencies that required treatment with systemic immunosuppressive drugs
    12. Known severe hypersensitivity reactions to monoclonal antibodies (Grade ≥ 3 NCI-CTCAE v 4.0), any history of anaphylaxis, or uncontrolled asthma (that is, 3 or more features of partially controlled asthma)
    13. Persisting toxicity related to prior therapy Grade > 1 NCI-CTCAE v 4.0; however, sensory neuropathy Grade ≤ 2 is acceptable 14. Pregnancy or lactation
    15. Known alcohol or drug abuse
    16. Clinically significant (that is, active) cardiovascular disease: cerebral vascular accident / stroke (< 6 months prior to enrollment), myocardial infarction (< 6 months prior to enrollment), unstable angina, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Classification Class ≥ II), or serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring medication
    17. All other significant diseases (for example, inflammatory bowel disease), which, in the opinion of the Investigator, might impair the subject’s tolerance of trial treatment
    18. Any psychiatric condition that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent
    19. Legal incapacity or limited legal capacity
    20. Nononcology vaccine therapies for prevention of infectious disease (for example, seasonal flu vaccine, human papilloma virus vaccine) within 4 weeks of trial drug administration. Vaccination while on trial is also prohibited except for administration of inactivated vaccines (for example, inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine)
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    Confirmed BOR for each subject, per RECIST 1.1
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Up to 3 years
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    • Duration of response
    • Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Time
    • Overall Survival (OS) Time
    • Number of subjects with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) Version 4.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Efficacy endpoints: Up to 3 years
    Safety endpoints: Baseline up to 10 weeks after last dose administration
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic Yes
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic Yes
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic Yes
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) Yes
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled No
    E.8.1.1Randomised No
    E.8.1.2Open Yes
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group No
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States Yes
    E.8.5.1Number of sites anticipated in the EEA27
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA Yes
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.6.3If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned
    Australia
    Austria
    France
    Germany
    Italy
    Japan
    Spain
    Switzerland
    United States
    E.8.7Trial 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
    The end of the trial is defined as 1 year after the last subject receives the last dose of avelumab .
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years3
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months2
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days10
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years3
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months2
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial days10
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 20
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 64
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception Yes
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state3
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 36
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 84
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    After a subject has completed the trial or has withdrawn early, usual treatment will be administered, if required, in accordance with the trial site’s standard of care and generally accepted medical practice and depending on the subject’s individual medical needs.
    Upon withdrawal from the trial, subjects may receive whatever care they and their physicians agree upon.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2014-11-24
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2014-11-26
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusOngoing
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