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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Phase IIa, single-arm, multicenter study to investigate the clinical activity and safety of avelumab in combination with cetuximab plus gemcitabine and cisplatin in participants with advanced squamous non-small-cell lung cancer

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2018-001529-24
    Trial protocol
    HU   ES  
    Global end of trial date
    27 May 2021

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    29 May 2022
    First version publication date
    29 May 2022
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    MS201944-0170
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT03717155
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
    Sponsor organisation address
    Frankfurter Strasse 250, Darmstadt, Germany, 64293
    Public contact
    Communication Center, Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, +49 6151 72 5200, service@merckgroup.com
    Scientific contact
    Communication Center, Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, +49 6151725200, service@merckgroup.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
    27 May 2021
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    27 May 2021
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The main objective of the study was to investigate the clinical activity and safety of avelumab in combination with cetuximab plus gemcitabine and cisplatin in subjects with treatment-naïve advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
    Protection of trial subjects
    Subject protection was ensured by following high medical and ethical standards in accordance with the principles laid down in the Declaration of Helsinki, and that are consistent with Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    30 Oct 2018
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 15
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Hungary: 11
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Serbia: 17
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    43
    EEA total number of subjects
    26
    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)
    20
    From 65 to 84 years
    23
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    -

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    A total of 43 subjects were enrolled in this study at different sites in Hungary, Serbia and Spain.

    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
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Arm description
    Subjects received 800 milligrams Avelumab, 1250 milligrams per square meter (mg/m^2) gemcitabine on Day 1 and Day 8, cisplatin at a dose of 75 mg/m^2 on Day 1 along with 250 mg/m2 body surface area Cetuximab on Day 1 and 500 mg/m2 body surface area on Day 8 of each cycle as intravenous (IV) infusions up to maximum of 4 cycles (each cycle is of 3 weeks) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. In case of cisplatin toxicities, subjects were switched to carboplatin at a dose of target area under the serum concentration-time curve of 5 (AUC 5) on Day 1 for the remainder of cycles. Subsequently subjects were administered with avelumab and cetuximab as IV infusion at the dose of 800 mg and 500 mg/m^2 respectively, every 2 weeks in the Maintenance phase until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Avelumab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects received avelumab intravenous infusions at a dose of 800 milligram (mg) on Day 1 and Day 8 of each 3-week cycle for the first 4 cycles. Thereafter, administered every 2 weeks in the Maintenance phase until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Cetuximab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects received cetuximab intravenous infusions at a dose of 250 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) body surface area on Day 1 and 500 mg/m^2 body surface area on Day 8 of first 4 cycles of concurrent chemotherapy. Thereafter, administered given at a dose of 500 mg/m^2 intravenous every 2 weeks in the Maintenance phase, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Gemcitabine
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects received gemcitabine intravenous infusions at a dose of 1250 mg/m^2 body surface area on Day 1 and Day 8 in 3-week cycles up to a maximum of 4 cycles, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Cisplatin
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects received cisplatin intravenous infusions at a dose of 75 mg/m^2 body surface area on Day 1 of 3-week cycles up to a maximum of 4 cycles, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Carboplatin
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    In case of cisplatin toxicities, subjects were switched to carboplatin at a dose of target area under the serum concentration-time curve of 5 (AUC 5) on Day 1 for the remainder of cycles.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Started
    43
    Completed
    43

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received 800 milligrams Avelumab, 1250 milligrams per square meter (mg/m^2) gemcitabine on Day 1 and Day 8, cisplatin at a dose of 75 mg/m^2 on Day 1 along with 250 mg/m2 body surface area Cetuximab on Day 1 and 500 mg/m2 body surface area on Day 8 of each cycle as intravenous (IV) infusions up to maximum of 4 cycles (each cycle is of 3 weeks) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. In case of cisplatin toxicities, subjects were switched to carboplatin at a dose of target area under the serum concentration-time curve of 5 (AUC 5) on Day 1 for the remainder of cycles. Subsequently subjects were administered with avelumab and cetuximab as IV infusion at the dose of 800 mg and 500 mg/m^2 respectively, every 2 weeks in the Maintenance phase until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities.

    Reporting group values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab Total
    Number of subjects
    43 43
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
    Age Continuous
    Units: Years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    63 ( 7.2 ) -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Units: subjects
        Female
    8 8
        Male
    35 35
    Race (NIH/OMB)
    Units: Subjects
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    0 0
        Asian
    0 0
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0
        Black or African American
    0 0
        White
    43 43
        More than one race
    0 0
        Unknown or Not Reported
    0 0

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received 800 milligrams Avelumab, 1250 milligrams per square meter (mg/m^2) gemcitabine on Day 1 and Day 8, cisplatin at a dose of 75 mg/m^2 on Day 1 along with 250 mg/m2 body surface area Cetuximab on Day 1 and 500 mg/m2 body surface area on Day 8 of each cycle as intravenous (IV) infusions up to maximum of 4 cycles (each cycle is of 3 weeks) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. In case of cisplatin toxicities, subjects were switched to carboplatin at a dose of target area under the serum concentration-time curve of 5 (AUC 5) on Day 1 for the remainder of cycles. Subsequently subjects were administered with avelumab and cetuximab as IV infusion at the dose of 800 mg and 500 mg/m^2 respectively, every 2 weeks in the Maintenance phase until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities.

    Primary: Percentage of Subjects With Confirmed Best Objective Response (BOR) According to Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.1 Assessed by Investigator

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    End point title
    Percentage of Subjects With Confirmed Best Objective Response (BOR) According to Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.1 Assessed by Investigator [1]
    End point description
    Confirmed BOR was defined as the percentage of subjects who achieved confirmed CR or PR, according to RECIST version 1.1 assessed by Investigator.CR: Disappearance of all evidence of target & non-target lesions. PR: At least 30% reduction from baseline in SLD of all lesions. SD= Neither sufficient increase to qualify for PD nor sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR. PD: At least a 20% increase in SLD, taking as reference smallest SLD recorded from baseline or appearance of 1 or more new lesions. Confirmed CR=as at least two determinations of CR at least 4 weeks apart with no PD. Confirmed PR=as at least 2 determinations of PR or better (PR followed by PR or PR followed by CR), at least 4 weeks apart (not qualifying for a CR) with no PD in between. Full analysis set includes all subjects who received at least one non-zero dose of any study treatment. Full analysis set includes all subjects who received at least one non-zero dose of any study treatment.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Time from the first dose of study drug until occurrence of PD, death due to any cause (assessed up to 612 days)
    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: Only descriptive summary statistics was planned for this endpoint.
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    Units: percentage of subjects
        number (confidence interval 95%)
    34.9 (21.0 to 50.9)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Subjects with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Treatment-Related Adverse Events (AEs), Treatment-Related Grade >=3 AEs and Immune-related AEs (irAEs)

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    End point title
    Number of Subjects with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Treatment-Related Adverse Events (AEs), Treatment-Related Grade >=3 AEs and Immune-related AEs (irAEs)
    End point description
    AE was defined as any unfavorable & unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease associated with use of study drug, whether or not considered related to study drug or worsening of pre-existing medical condition, whether or not related to study drug. SAE was an AE that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life threatening; significant disability/incapacity; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; congenital anomaly/birth defect or was otherwise considered medically important. TEAE is defined as AEs starting or worsening after first intake of study drug. TEAEs include both Serious & non-serious TEAEs. irAEs included AEs that matches a preferred term on list of pre-selected MedDRA terms. AEs with relationship to study treatment are reported as Treatment-related AEs. Treatment related AEs with grade 3 or more is also reported. Safety analysis set included all subjects who received at least one non-zero dose of any study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from the first dose of study drug assessed up to (941 days)
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    Units: subjects
        TEAEs
    41
        Treatment-Related AEs
    38
        Treatment Related Grade>=3 TEAEs
    24
        irTEAEs
    13
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Time Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1

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    End point title
    Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Time Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1
    End point description
    Progression free survival (PFS) is defined as the time (in months) from first treatment day to the date of the first documentation of objective progression of disease (PD) according to RECIST version 1.1 assessed by Investigator, or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. PD is defined as at least a 20 percent (%) increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded from baseline or the appearance of 1 or more new lesions. Full analysis set includes all subjects who received at least one non-zero dose of any study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from the first dose of study drug until occurrence of PD, death due to any cause (assessed up to 737 days)
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    Units: Months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    6.1 (4.3 to 9.0)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Duration of response (DOR)

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    End point title
    Duration of response (DOR)
    End point description
    DOR is defined for subjects with confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR), as the time from first documentation of confirmed response to the date of first documentation of progression of disease (PD) according to RECIST version 1.1 (assessed by Investigator) or death due to any cause. Duration of objective response was assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis. CR: Disappearance of all evidence of target and non-target lesions. PR: At least 30% reduction from baseline in the SLD of all lesions. PD: At least a 20 percent (%) increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded from baseline or the appearance of 1 or more new lesions. Full analysis set included all subjects who receive at least one non-zero dose of any study treatment. Here "Overall number of subjects analyzed" signifies those subjects who had confirmed CR or PR.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from the first dose of study drug until occurrence of PD, death due to any cause (assessed up to 612 days)
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    15
    Units: Months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    7.1 (4.2 to 12.5)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Immediate Observed Serum Concentration at End of Infusion (Ceoi) of Avelumab

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    End point title
    Immediate Observed Serum Concentration at End of Infusion (Ceoi) of Avelumab
    End point description
    Ceoi is the serum concentration observed immediately at the end of infusion. This was taken directly from the observed Avelumab concentration-time data. Pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis set included all subjects who received at least one dose of avelumab and/or cetuximab, have no important events affecting PK, and provide at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Number of Subjects Analyzed=subjects evaluable for this endpoint & n=subjects evaluated at specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Pre-dose, 2 hours after end of infusion on Day 1, 8, 22 and 29; Pre-dose, 30 minutes after the end of infusion on Day 43, 50, 64, 71; Pre-dose, 3 hours after end of infusion on Day 85, 99, 113, 127, 169, 253, and 337
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    40
    Units: microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        Day 1 (n=40)
    206 ( 26.6 )
        Day 8 (n=36)
    243 ( 23.8 )
        Day 22 (n=29)
    234 ( 24.1 )
        Day 29 (n=31)
    282 ( 26.8 )
        Day 43 (n=22)
    237 ( 30.5 )
        Day 50 (n=32)
    259 ( 38.9 )
        Day 64 (n=22)
    214 ( 67.6 )
        Day 71 (n=28)
    244 ( 43.8 )
        Day 85 (n=25)
    223 ( 33.3 )
        Day 99 (n=25)
    202 ( 62.4 )
        Day 113 (n=27)
    234 ( 29.7 )
        Day 127 (n=20)
    222 ( 55.1 )
        Day 169 (n=21)
    245 ( 20.8 )
        Day 253 (n=10)
    249 ( 28.7 )
        Day 337 (n=09)
    246 ( 38.6 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Immediate Observed Serum Concentration at End of Infusion (Ceoi) of Cetuximab

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    End point title
    Immediate Observed Serum Concentration at End of Infusion (Ceoi) of Cetuximab
    End point description
    Ceoi is the serum concentration observed immediately at the end of infusion. This was taken directly from the observed cetuximab concentration-time data. PK analysis set included all subjects who received at least one dose of avelumab and/or cetuximab, have no important events affecting PK, and provide at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, n=subjects evaluated at specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Pre-dose, 2 hours after end of infusion on Day 1, 8, 22 and 29; Pre-dose, 30 minutes after the end of infusion on Day 43, 50, 64, 71; Pre-dose, 3 hours after end of infusion on Day 85, 99, 113, 127, 169, 253, and 337
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    Units: mcg/mL
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        Day 1 (n=43)
    109 ( 50.7 )
        Day 8 (n=35)
    198 ( 86.6 )
        Day 22 (n=28)
    124 ( 54.4 )
        Day 29 (n=30)
    260 ( 25.0 )
        Day 43 (n=22)
    154 ( 32.7 )
        Day 50 (n=30)
    238 ( 28.9 )
        Day 64 (n=21)
    159 ( 36.1 )
        Day 71 (n=27)
    262 ( 25.1 )
        Day 85 (n=25)
    239 ( 38.4 )
        Day 99 (n=25)
    252 ( 21.1 )
        Day 113 (n=26)
    250 ( 20.4 )
        Day 127 (n=21)
    245 ( 55.8 )
        Day 169 (n=20)
    297 ( 29.2 )
        Day 253 (n=10)
    269 ( 34.4 )
        Day 337 (n=09)
    304 ( 37.3 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Serum Trough Concentration Levels (Ctrough) of Avelumab

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    End point title
    Serum Trough Concentration Levels (Ctrough) of Avelumab
    End point description
    Ctrough is the serum concentration observed immediately before next dosing. PK analysis set included all subjects who received at least one dose of avelumab and/or cetuximab, have no important events affecting PK, and provide at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Number of Subjects Analyzed=subjects evaluable for this endpoint and n=subjects evaluated at specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Pre-dose: Day 8, Day 22, Day 29, Day 43, Day 50, Day 64, Day 71, Day 85, Day 99, Day 113, Day 127, Day 169, Day 253 and Day 337
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    35
    Units: mcg/mL
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        Day 8 (n=35)
    28.8 ( 82.7 )
        Day 22 (n=29)
    13.6 ( 97.1 )
        Day 29 (n=31)
    42.4 ( 147.8 )
        Day 43 (n=22)
    15.6 ( 115.1 )
        Day 50 (n=32)
    56.4 ( 77.9 )
        Day 64 (n=22)
    19.7 ( 145.7 )
        Day 71 (n=27)
    58.2 ( 62.5 )
        Day 85 (n=25)
    21.5 ( 70.9 )
        Day 99 (n=25)
    21.2 ( 75.4 )
        Day 113 (n=27)
    19.4 ( 78.5 )
        Day 127 (n=21)
    18.1 ( 107.6 )
        Day 169 (n=21)
    19.3 ( 67.2 )
        Day 253 (n=10)
    17.0 ( 80.1 )
        Day 337 (n=10)
    20.8 ( 55.9 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Serum Trough Concentration Levels (Ctrough) of Cetuximab

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    End point title
    Serum Trough Concentration Levels (Ctrough) of Cetuximab
    End point description
    Ctrough is the serum concentration observed immediately before next dosing. PK analysis set included all subjects who received at least one dose of avelumab and/or cetuximab, have no important events affecting PK, and provide at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Number of Subjects Analyzed=subjects evaluable for this endpoint and n=subjects evaluated at specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Pre-dose: Day 8, Day 22, Day 29, Day 43, Day 50, Day 64, Day 71, Day 85, Day 99, Day 113, Day 127, Day 169, Day 253 and Day 337
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    32
    Units: mcg/mL
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        Day 8 (n=32)
    12.1 ( 90.0 )
        Day 22 (n=26)
    12.8 ( 63.7 )
        Day 29 (n=29)
    22.8 ( 73.3 )
        Day 43 (n=20)
    25.6 ( 103.7 )
        Day 50 (n=30)
    23.9 ( 118.1 )
        Day 64 (n=20)
    17.2 ( 157.9 )
        Day 71 (n=27)
    35.4 ( 110.4 )
        Day 85 (n=22)
    26.5 ( 119.4 )
        Day 99 (n=22)
    22.6 ( 117.3 )
        Day 113 (n=23)
    35.0 ( 59.0 )
        Day 127 (n=18)
    38.0 ( 63.6 )
        Day 169 (n=19)
    40.4 ( 62.2 )
        Day 253 (n=10)
    31.9 ( 237.7 )
        Day 337 (n=09)
    28.9 ( 204.9 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Overall Survival (OS)

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    End point title
    Overall Survival (OS)
    End point description
    OS is defined as the time from the first treatment day to the date of death due to any cause. Overall survival was assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Full analysis set includes all subjects who received at least one non-zero dose of any study treatment. Here, n=subjects evaluated at specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from the first dose of study drug until occurrence of death due to any cause (assessed up to 941 days)
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    Units: Months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    10.1 (8.6 to 14.5)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Subjects with Positive Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) of Avelumab

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    End point title
    Number of Subjects with Positive Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) of Avelumab
    End point description
    The detection of antibodies to avelumab was performed using a validated immunoassay method with tiered testing of screening, confirmatory and titration. Number of participants with positive anti-drug antibody (ADA) of avelumab were reported. ADA analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of avelumab and/or cetuximab and have at least 1 valid ADA result.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Pre-dose up to 149 days
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    Units: Subjects
    7
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Subjects Positive for Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) of Cetuximab

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    End point title
    Number of Subjects Positive for Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) of Cetuximab
    End point description
    The detection of antibodies to cetuximab was performed using a validated immunoassay method with tiered testing of screening, confirmatory and titration. Number of participants with positive anti-drug antibody (ADA) of cetuximab were reported. ADA analysis set included all subjects who receive at least 1 dose of avelumab and/or cetuximab and have at least 1 valid ADA result.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Pre-dose up to 149 days
    End point values
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    Units: Subjects
    1
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Time from the first dose of study drug until 941 days.
    Assessment type
    Non-systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    24.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received 800 milligrams Avelumab, 1250 milligrams per square meter (mg/m^2) gemcitabine on Day 1 and Day 8, cisplatin at a dose of 75 mg/m^2 on Day 1 along with 250 mg/m2 body surface area Cetuximab on Day 1 and 500 mg/m2 body surface area on Day 8 of each cycle as intravenous (IV) infusions up to maximum of 4 cycles (each cycle is of 3 weeks) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. In case of cisplatin toxicities, subjects were switched to carboplatin at a dose of target area under the serum concentration-time curve of 5 (AUC 5) on Day 1 for the remainder of cycles. Subsequently subjects were administered with avelumab and cetuximab as IV infusion at the dose of 800 mg and 500 mg/m^2 respectively, every 2 weeks in the Maintenance phase until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities.

    Serious adverse events
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    20 / 43 (46.51%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    30
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Investigations
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Dry gangrene
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Femoral artery embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Peripheral artery thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Seizure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 43 (4.65%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Death
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    Disease progression
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 43 (9.30%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Non-cardiac chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Immune system disorders
    Anaphylactic reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute kidney injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Renal failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Renal impairment
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Lower respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hypomagnesaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
         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
    Avelumab and Cetuximab
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    39 / 43 (90.70%)
    Investigations
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 43 (13.95%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Amylase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 43 (11.63%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 43 (9.30%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 43 (11.63%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Neutrophil count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Transaminases increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 43 (9.30%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    19 / 43 (44.19%)
         occurrences all number
    19
    Leukopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 43 (11.63%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 43 (34.88%)
         occurrences all number
    15
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 43 (23.26%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 43 (27.91%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 43 (16.28%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 43 (13.95%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 43 (11.63%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 43 (27.91%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 43 (16.28%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 43 (9.30%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dermatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Dry skin
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Erythema
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    22 / 43 (51.16%)
         occurrences all number
    22
    Dermatitis acneiform
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Infections and infestations
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 43 (16.28%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Hypocalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Hypomagnesaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 43 (37.21%)
         occurrences all number
    16
    Hyponatraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 43 (11.63%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Hypophosphataemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
         occurrences all number
    3

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    20 Aug 2019
    update of inclusion criterion number 1 regarding the upper age limit. In addition, switch to on-study anticancer therapy with carboplatin will be allowed for participants who cannot tolerate treatment with cisplatin.

    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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