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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Phase 1b/3 Multicenter, Randomized Trial of Talimogene Laherparepvec in Combination With Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Subjects with Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2015-003011-38
    Trial protocol
    GB   AT   ES   GR   DE   PT   FR   PL  
    Global end of trial date
    28 Aug 2020

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    02 Sep 2021
    First version publication date
    02 Sep 2021
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    20130232
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02626000
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Other trial identifiers
    Merck Study ID: KEYNOTE-137, Acronym: MASTERKEY-232
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Amgen Inc.
    Sponsor organisation address
    One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States, 91320
    Public contact
    IHQ Medical Info-Clinical Trials, Amgen (EUROPE) GmbH, MedInfoInternational@amgen.com
    Scientific contact
    IHQ Medical Info-Clinical Trials, Amgen (EUROPE) GmbH, MedInfoInternational@amgen.com
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    28 Aug 2020
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    28 Aug 2020
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the safety, as assessed by incidence of dose limiting toxicity (DLT), of talimogene laherparepvec in combination with pembrolizumab in adults with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).
    Protection of trial subjects
    This study was conducted in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations/guidelines. The study protocol and all amendments, the informed consent form, and any accompanying materials provided to the subjects were reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) at each study center. The investigator or his/her designee informed the subject of all aspects pertaining to the subject’s participation in the study before any screening procedures were performed.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    06 Apr 2016
    Long term follow-up planned
    Yes
    Long term follow-up rationale
    Safety, Efficacy
    Long term follow-up duration
    36 Months
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Austria: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Greece: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Switzerland: 10
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 10
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Australia: 2
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    36
    EEA total number of subjects
    8
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    21
    From 65 to 84 years
    15
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    This study was conducted at 19 centers in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States. This study was designed to be conducted in 2 parts (phase 1b and phase 3). A decision was made not to initiate the phase 3 part of the study.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    From April 2016 to August 2017, 36 patients with histologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic or recurrent SCCHN were enrolled into this study. The first 16 patients were dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) evaluable and constituted the DLT analysis set. Twenty additional patients were enrolled to further evaluate safety and estimate efficacy.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Study (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Arm description
    Talimogene laherparepvec was administered by intralesional injection into injectable cutaneous, subcutaneous, and nodal lesions at an initial dose of 10⁶ plaque-forming units (PFU) per mL on day 1 followed by a dose of 10⁸ PFU/mL every 3 weeks (Q3W) thereafter. Pembrolizumab was administered by intravenous infusion at a dose of 200 mg Q3W. Participants were treated until complete response, no injectable lesions, confirmed disease progression, intolerance of study treatment, 24 months from the date of the first dose of talimogene laherparepvec, or end of study, whichever occurred first.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Talimogene laherparepvec
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    IMLYGIC®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Intralesional use
    Dosage and administration details
    The initial dose of talimogene laherparepvec was up to 8.0 mL of 10⁶ PFU/mL. Subsequent doses of talimogene laherparepvec were up to 8.0 mL of 10⁸ PFU/mL.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Pembrolizumab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    KEYTRUDA®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Administered as a 30-minute intravenous infusion at a dose of 200 mg Q3W

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Started
    36
    Completed
    6
    Not completed
    30
         Adverse event, serious fatal
    29
         Decision by Sponsor
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Reporting group description
    Talimogene laherparepvec was administered by intralesional injection into injectable cutaneous, subcutaneous, and nodal lesions at an initial dose of 10⁶ plaque-forming units (PFU) per mL on day 1 followed by a dose of 10⁸ PFU/mL every 3 weeks (Q3W) thereafter. Pembrolizumab was administered by intravenous infusion at a dose of 200 mg Q3W. Participants were treated until complete response, no injectable lesions, confirmed disease progression, intolerance of study treatment, 24 months from the date of the first dose of talimogene laherparepvec, or end of study, whichever occurred first.

    Reporting group values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab Total
    Number of subjects
    36 36
    Age Categorical
    Units: participants
        < 65 years
    21 21
        ≥ 65 years
    15 15
    Age Continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    60.8 ( 10.8 ) -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Units: participants
        Female
    7 7
        Male
    29 29
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized
    Units: Subjects
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    0 0
        Asian
    1 1
        Black (or African American)
    1 1
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0
        White
    33 33
        Other
    1 1
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    2 2
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    34 34
        Unknown or Not Reported
    0 0
    Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
    A scale to assess a patient's disease status. 0 = Fully active, able to carry out all pre-disease performance without restriction; 1 = Restricted in physically strenuous activity, ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light nature; 2 = Ambulatory and capable of all self-care, unable to carry out any work activities. Up and about > 50% of waking hours; 3 = Capable of only limited self-care, confined to bed or chair > 50% of waking hours; 4 = Completely disabled, confined to bed or chair; 5 = Dead.
    Units: Subjects
        0 (Fully active)
    9 9
        1 (Restricted but ambulatory)
    27 27
    Herpes Simplex Virus Status
    Units: Subjects
        Negative
    5 5
        Positive
    22 22
        Unknown
    9 9
    Primary Tumor Site
    Units: Subjects
        Oropharynx
    9 9
        Larynx
    4 4
        Oral Cavity
    20 20
        Hypopharynx
    3 3

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Reporting group description
    Talimogene laherparepvec was administered by intralesional injection into injectable cutaneous, subcutaneous, and nodal lesions at an initial dose of 10⁶ plaque-forming units (PFU) per mL on day 1 followed by a dose of 10⁸ PFU/mL every 3 weeks (Q3W) thereafter. Pembrolizumab was administered by intravenous infusion at a dose of 200 mg Q3W. Participants were treated until complete response, no injectable lesions, confirmed disease progression, intolerance of study treatment, 24 months from the date of the first dose of talimogene laherparepvec, or end of study, whichever occurred first.

    Primary: Number of Participants with a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) [1]
    End point description
    The following toxicities (graded per CTCAE 4.0) were considered DLTs if judged by the investigator as related to either study drug: -grade 4 non-hematologic toxicity; -≥ grade 3 pneumonitis; -grade 3 non-hematologic toxicity for >3 days with optimal supportive care (grade 3 fatigue of any duration was not a DLT); -any ≥ grade 3 non-hematologic laboratory value if medical intervention or hospitalization was required, or the abnormality persisted at ≥ grade 3 for >1 week unless deemed not clinically important by investigator and sponsor; -grade 3 or 4 febrile neutropenia; -thrombocytopenia < 25 x 10⁹/L associated with bleeding event requiring intervention; -serious herpetic events; -death; -other intolerable toxicity leading to discontinuation of either study drug. The DLT analysis set included subjects who had the opportunity to be on treatment for >6 weeks and had received > 2 doses of both study drugs in combination, or who had a DLT after >1 dose of both study drugs in combination.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    First 6 weeks after the initial administration of talimogene laherparepvec and pembrolizumab in combination
    Notes
    [1] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: This was a single arm study, no statistical comparisons were performed.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    16
    Units: participants
    1
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Objective Response Rate

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    End point title
    Objective Response Rate
    End point description
    Objective response rate was defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of complete response (iCR) or partial response (iPR) assessed by the investigator using immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST). Response was assessed by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). iCR: Disappearance of all lesions (whether measurable or not and whether baseline or new). Any pathological lymph nodes (target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to <10 mm. iPR: Decrease in tumor burden ≥ 30% relative to baseline. Confirmation of response required a confirmatory scan at least 4 weeks after first indication of response. The efficacy analysis set included enrolled participants who received at least 1 dose of talimogene laherparepvec or pembrolizumab, and excluded participants with locoregionally advanced disease with a recurrence < 3 months after prior platinum-containing curatively intended multimodal therapy.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to the primary analysis data cutoff date of 02 November 2017; median (minimum, maximum) time on follow-up was 14.36 (1.4, 67.0) weeks.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    32
    Units: percentage of participants
    number (confidence interval 95%)
        Confirmed Response
    9.4 (2.0 to 25.0)
        Unconfirmed Response
    15.6 (5.3 to 32.8)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Complete Response Rate

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    End point title
    Complete Response Rate
    End point description
    Complete response rate (iCRR) was defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of complete response assessed by the investigator using immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST). Response was based on the size of tumors assessed by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Complete response (iCR): Disappearance of all lesions (whether measurable or not and whether baseline or new) and confirmation by a repeat, consecutive assessment no less than 4 weeks from the date first documented was required. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to <10 mm. Analyses are presented below for both the unconfirmed and confirmed results conducted using for the efficacy analysis set.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to the primary analysis data cutoff date of 02 November 2017; median (minimum, maximum) time on follow-up was 14.36 (1.4, 67.0) weeks.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    32
    Units: percentage of participants
    number (confidence interval 95%)
        Confirmed Response
    0.0 (0.0 to 10.9)
        Unconfirmed Response
    0.0 (0.0 to 10.9)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Best Overall Confirmed Response

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    End point title
    Best Overall Confirmed Response
    End point description
    Best overall response of iCR, iPR, stable disease (iSD), progressive disease (iPD) or unevaluable (iUE) based on investigator assessment per irRECIST. iCR: Disappearance of all lesions (whether measurable or not and whether baseline or new). Any pathological lymph nodes (target or non-target) reduced in short axis to <10 mm. iPR: Decrease in tumor size ≥ 30% relative to baseline. iPD: Increase in tumor size ≥ 20% and at least 5 mm increase compared to nadir or qualitative worsening of non-target lesions or a new lesion. iSD: Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for iCR or iPR nor sufficient increase to qualify for iPD. iUE: Any baseline lesion which was not assessed or was unable to be evaluated leading to an inability to determine the status of that particular tumor. Not Done: Radiographic imaging was not performed to evaluate response. iCR, iPR, and iPD required confirmation by a consecutive scan at least 4 weeks after first documentation. The efficacy analysis set was used.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to the primary analysis data cutoff date of 02 November 2017; median (minimum, maximum) time on follow-up was 14.36 (1.4, 67.0) weeks.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    32
    Units: participants
        Complete Response (iCR)
    0
        Partial Response (iPR)
    3
        Stable Disease (iSD)
    10
        Progressive Disease (iPD)
    4
        Unevaluable (iUE)
    6
        Not Done
    9
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Duration of Confirmed Response

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    End point title
    Duration of Confirmed Response
    End point description
    Duration of response (iDOR) per irRECIST was defined as the time from the date of an initial response of iCR or iPR that was subsequently confirmed to the earlier of a participant overall response of iPD or death. Participants who did not end their response at the time of analysis were censored at their last evaluable tumor assessment. The analysis was conducted in the efficacy analysis set subjects with a best response of iCR or iPR. "99999" indicates values that could not be estimated.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to the primary analysis data cutoff date of 02 November 2017; median (minimum, maximum) time on follow-up was 14.36 (1.4, 67.0) weeks.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    3
    Units: months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    99999 (99999 to 99999)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Disease Control Rate

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    End point title
    Disease Control Rate
    End point description
    Disease control rate (iDCR) was defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of iCR or iPR or iSD assessed by the investigator using irRECIST. Complete response (iCR): Disappearance of all lesions (whether measurable or not and whether baseline or new) and confirmation by a repeat, consecutive assessment no less than 4 weeks from the date first documented was required. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to <10 mm. Partial response (iPR): Decrease in tumor burden ≥ 30% relative to baseline. Confirmation by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation required. Stable disease (iSD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for iCR or iPR nor sufficient increase to qualify for iPD. Analyses are presented below for both the unconfirmed and confirmed results. The efficacy analysis set was used.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to the primary analysis data cutoff date of 02 November 2017; median (minimum, maximum) time on follow-up was 14.36 (1.4, 67.0) weeks.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    32
    Units: percentage of participants
    number (confidence interval 95%)
        Confirmed Response
    40.6 (23.7 to 59.4)
        Unconfirmed Response
    40.6 (23.7 to 59.4)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Progression Free Survival

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    End point title
    Progression Free Survival
    End point description
    Progression-free survival (iPFS) per irRECIST was defined as the interval from first dose to the earlier of a participant overall response of iPD or death from any cause; otherwise, iPFS was censored at the last evaluable tumor assessment. The initial date of an iPD that was consecutively confirmed was used. The efficacy analysis set was used.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to the primary analysis data cutoff date of 02 November 2017; median (minimum, maximum) time on follow-up was 14.36 (1.4, 67.0) weeks.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    32
    Units: months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    3.0 (2.0 to 6.2)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Overall Survival

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    End point title
    Overall Survival
    End point description
    Overall survival (OS) was defined as the interval from first dose to the event of death from any cause; otherwise, OS was censored at the date the participant was last known to be alive. The efficacy analysis set was used.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to the primary analysis data cutoff date of 02 November 2017; median (minimum, maximum) time on follow-up was 14.36 (1.4, 67.0) weeks.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    32
    Units: months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    5.2 (2.1 to 11.4)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants with Adverse Events

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with Adverse Events
    End point description
    The severity of adverse events was assessed by the investigator according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0, and based on the following scale: Grade 1 = mild, Grade 2 = moderate, Grade 3 = severe, Grade 4 = life-threatening, Grade 5 = death. A serious adverse event is an AE that met at least 1 of the following serious criteria: • fatal; • life threatening; • required in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; • resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; • congenital anomaly/birth defect; • other medically important serious event. The analysis includes enrolled participants in phase 1b who received at least 1 dose of talimogene laherparepvec or pembrolizumab.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From first dose of study drug to 30 days after last dose; the median (range) duration of treatment was 5.6 (0.1 to 75.3) weeks for talimogene laherparepvec and 6.1 (0.1, 105.3) weeks for pembrolizumab.
    End point values
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    36
    Units: participants
        All treatment-emergent adverse events
    36
        Treatment-emergent adverse events grade ≥ 2
    36
        Treatment-emergent adverse events grade ≥ 3
    26
        Treatment-emergent adverse events grade ≥ 4
    11
        Serious adverse events
    26
        AE leading to discontinuation of T-VEC
    6
        AE leading to discontinuation of pembrolizumab
    6
        Fatal adverse events
    7
        Talimogene laherparepvec-related AEs
    21
        Pembrolizumab-related AEs
    21
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    From first dose of study drug to 30 days after last dose; the median (range) duration of treatment was 5.6 (0.1 to 75.3) weeks for talimogene laherparepvec and 6.1 (0.1, 105.3) weeks for pembrolizumab.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    23.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Reporting group description
    Talimogene laherparepvec was administered by intralesional injection into injectable cutaneous, subcutaneous, and nodal lesions at an initial dose of 10⁶ plaque-forming units (PFU) per mL on day 1 followed by a dose of 10⁸ PFU/mL every 3 weeks (Q3W) thereafter. Pembrolizumab was administered by intravenous infusion at a dose of 200 mg Q3W. Participants were treated until complete response, no injectable lesions, confirmed disease progression, intolerance of study treatment, 24 months from the date of the first dose of talimogene laherparepvec, or end of study, whichever occurred first.

    Serious adverse events
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    26 / 36 (72.22%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    29
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    Tumour pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Tumour haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Arterial haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Chills
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    General physical health deterioration
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Mucosal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia aspiration
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Respiratory arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Stridor
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Confusional state
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Delirium
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Infusion related reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Toxicity to various agents
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Tracheal obstruction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Tracheostomy malfunction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebrovascular accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Somnolence
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Dysphagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Odynophagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Eczema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Intervertebral disc protrusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Localised infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Staphylococcal infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Tracheitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Wound infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Lower respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Wound infection bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hypercalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hypoglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Euglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Talimogene Laherparepvec + Pembrolizumab
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    33 / 36 (91.67%)
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Tumour pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Face oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 36 (27.78%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    Influenza like illness
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    16
    Injection site pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 36 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    18
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 36 (19.44%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 36 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    Haemoptysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Orthopnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Productive cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Increased bronchial secretion
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Psychiatric disorders
    Confusional state
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 36 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Investigations
    Body temperature increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Weight decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 36 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 36 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Ear pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 36 (25.00%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Dysphagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 36 (22.22%)
         occurrences all number
    13
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 36 (19.44%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Odynophagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    Oral pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 36 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Stomatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Endocrine disorders
    Hypothyroidism
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Neck pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 36 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Infections and infestations
    Lower respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 36 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Oral candidiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Rhinitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Skin infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Hypokalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    28 Jun 2016
    The following key changes were incorporated into protocol amendment 1: • Updated key contacts • Changed phase 3 portion of study to be double-blind and added placebo to the pembrolizumab arm. • Reordered sections to separate phase 1b and phase 3 in the synopsis, and general study procedures sections in order to more clearly delineate which sections are specific to each phase of the study. Additionally, to reduce the number of footnotes, reorganized Section 7 to provide more description to study procedures. • Updated background information for talimogene laherparepvec and pembrolizumab to reflect recent publications or presentations and approvals. • Updated biopsy requirements in inclusion criteria • Removed biodistribution and shedding at select sites in phase 3 as we will have sufficient data from phase 1 • Removed PD-L1 status as a stratification factor • Removed registry study option • Updated contraception language for exclusion criterion and also sections related to pembrolizumab. This is to align with other pembrolizumab protocols. • Added exclusion criteria for active tuberculosis in order to align with other pembrolizumab protocols. • Updated text related to pembrolizumab, rescue medications, dose adjustment, overdose, and supportive care guidelines to align with other pembrolizumab protocols. • Updated pregnancy and lactation reporting language to align with other talimogene laherparepvec and pembrolizumab protocols. • Updated language to clarify the modified response criteria in the appendices (eg, how to evaluate separated lesions, criteria for confirmation of PD). • Added optional photography substudy Additional errors were identified and rectified in the superseding amendment, and administrative errors were corrected.
    05 Jan 2017
    This protocol was amended to: • Update eligibility criteria triggered by recent safety signal – carotid blowout syndrome, and efficacy signal – lack of benefit in primary refractory patients with progressive disease within 3 months of curative intent multimodality therapy. • Remove progression-free survival as a primary endpoint for phase 3 and make it a secondary endpoint, along with Complete Response Rate (CRR). o The decision to forego of PFS as a dual primary endpoint hinged upon a few factors which included: the recent outcome of CHECKMATE 141 which led to approval of nivolumab based upon OS and also the final approval or pembrolizumab which is dependent upon OS from KEYNOTE 040. Considering the fact that OS is a superior outcome measure of a treatment over PFS especially in a poor prognosis disease and that PFS is not always a surrogate for OS, combined with the precedent set by nivolumab approval on OS, we felt that PFS did not have a truly meaningful role in the assessment of the efficacy of TVEC+pembrolizumab in second line head and neck cancer as well as for regulatory purposes. • Add the use of irRECIST investigator assessment for response assessments and remove RECIST 1.1 central review. • Update QOL/PRO wording and elevation of QLQ C30-3L to secondary endpoint from exploratory. • Update statistical methods to justify the endpoint changes and also to introduce OS IA and futility analyses. • To add more detail around go no go decision from Phase 1b to 3. • Add additional pembrolizumab background information. • Add additional talimogene laherparepvec background information. • Update IP discontinuation/withholding rules. • Update radiographic tumor assessments (sites of disease, spiral CT). • Add additional information for archival tumor tissue. • Add additional information for HPV testing. • Update safety reporting information. • Administrative changes and editorial changes for clarification.
    25 Oct 2017
    This protocol was amended to: • Add the investigator-assessed RECIST v1.1 secondary tumor response endpoints of objective response rate (ORR) and progress-free survival (PFS) as secondary endpoints and remove CRR per irRECIST as a secondary endpoint. • Replace EQ-5D-3L with EQ-5D-5L to utilize the most recent PRO version. • Revised re-irradiation exclusion criteria. • Replaced modified RECIST v1.1 of 10 maximum lesions with 5 per organ with standard RECIST v1.1 for screening (5 maximum lesions with 2 per organ) to align with the use of standard RECIST v1.1 introduced for key secondary endpoints. • Added RECIST v1.1 assessment in addition to irRECIST assessment for response assessment. • Revised the set of secondary hypotheses to be tested with the Maurer-Bretz procedure to potentially generate more robust efficacy conclusions. Testing of CRR was replaced with ORR. Testing was added for RECIST v1.1 ORR and PFS. The total number of potential hypotheses tested increased from 3 to 5. • The number of events at the OS interim analysis was increased from approximately 255 to 280 to preserve 70% power in the event of a potential treatment lag effect. • Sample size considerations were revised due to the OS interim analysis change and to discuss the power for the revised secondary hypothesis tests. • The OS futility criterion at the interim analysis was changed from a conditional power <10% given a true HR of 0.70 to an observed HR >0.92 considering a potential treatment lag effect. • An audit-based Blind Independent Central Review (BICR) was added to assess the consistency of investigator- and BICR-assessed treatment effects for RECIST v1.1 ORR and PFS. • The definition of the phase 3 primary efficacy and safety analysis sets, primary completion, and end of trial were revised to maintain the study’s statistical considerations. • Updated language on disease related events and reporting procedures per internal Amgen recommendations and to align across program.
    11 May 2018
    This protocol was amended to: • Add language to clarify long term follow-up for subjects in phase 1b due to decision to not proceed to the phase 3 part of the study. • Remove PK and ADA samples from phase 1b portion of protocol per discussion with FDA, EMA, and PDMA (Merck request). • Update End of Study language to align with most recent Amgen template text and to include the definition of Primary Completion and End of Trial for subjects who completed phase 1b. • Include a follow-up analysis for phase 1b. • Add text providing guidance about latex allergies to exclusion criteria no. 223. • Update serious adverse event reporting procedures to align with current safety language. • Update pembrolizumab safety language regarding pregnancy reporting and breastfeeding. • Update Key Sponsor Contacts. • Make administrative and editorial changes.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported
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