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Artemide Gastric 01: A study evaluating a combination of treatment vs standard treatment for the first-line treatment of HER2+ stomach cancerA Randomized, Phase III Study of Rilvegostomig in Combination With Fluoropyrimidine and Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Versus Trastuzumab, Chemotherapy, and Pembrolizumab for the First Line Treatment of HER2-positive Gastric Cancer (ARTEMIDE-Gastric01)

Trial purpose

Medical clipboardCancer treatment

Tumor type

Upper gastrointestinal tract Cancers Upper gastrointestinal tract

Age

People18+

Trial acronym

Artemide Gastric 01

Clinical summary

Summary

This study is assessing the efficacy and safety of multiple therapy combinations in treating people with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic gastric (stomach) or gastro-oesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers with tumours expressing PD L1 CPS ≥ 1. 

Eligible participants are randomly allocated into three treatment arms. 

In Arm 1, participants will be given rilvegostomig immunotherapy + fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy (Capecitabine OR 5-FU) + a targeted therapy drug called T-DXd. 

In Arm 2, participants will be given pembrolizumab immunotherapy + trastuzumab targeted therapy + either FP chemotherapy (5-FU plus cisplatin) or CAPOX chemotherapy (capecitabine plus oxaliplatin). 

In Arm 3, participants will be given rilvegostomig immunotherapy + trastuzumab targeted therapy + either FP chemotherapy (5-FU plus cisplatin) or CAPOX chemotherapy (capecitabine plus oxaliplatin). 

All treatments are administered intravenously, except Capecitabine which is administered orally. 

 

Conditions

This trial is treating people with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma with tumors expressing PD L1 CPS ≥ 1.

Eligibility

Inclusion

  • HER2 positive for gastric cancer on a tumor biopsy.
  • PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥ 1.
  • Provision of tumor tissue sample from recent biopsy adequate for HER2 and PD-L1 testing.
  • Previously untreated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma.
  • WHO or Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1.
  • Have measurable target disease assessed by the Investigator based on RECIST v1.1.
  • Have adequate organ and bone marrow function within 14 days before randomization.
  • LVEF ≥ 55% within 28 days before randomization.
  • Adequate treatment washout period before randomization.

Exclusion

  • Lack of physiological integrity of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
  • Known dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency.
  • Contraindication to pembrolizumab or trastuzumab, contraindications to fluoropyrimidine (5-FU and capecitabine) or platinum (cisplatin and oxaliplatin) treatment as per local label.
  • History of another primary malignancy except for malignancy treated with curative intent with no known active disease within 3 years before the first dose of study intervention and of low potential risk for recurrence.
  • Persistent toxicities caused by previous anti-cancer therapy.
  • Spinal cord compression or brain metastases unless asymptomatic, treated and stable and not requiring corticosteroid or anticonvulsant may be included in the study if they have recovered from the acute toxic effect of radiotherapy.
  • Uncontrolled infection including tuberculosis and active hepatitis A infection.
  • Uncontrolled infection requiring intravenous (IV) antibiotics, anti-virals, or antifungals.
  • Recent receipt of live, attenuated vaccine.
  • Chronic/active HBV or HCV infection unless controlled.
  • Clinically significant cardiac or psychological conditions.
  • Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders requiring chronic treatment with steroids or other immunosuppressive treatment.
  • History of (non-infectious) ILD/pneumonitis, has current ILD/pneumonitis, or where suspected ILD/pneumonitis cannot be ruled out by imaging at screening.
  • Lung-specific intercurrent clinically significant illnesses.
  • Any active non-infectious skin disease requiring systemic treatment.
  • A pleural effusion, ascites or pericardial effusion that requires drainage, peritoneal shunt, or cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART).
  • History of any of the following: drug-induced severe cutaneous adverse reaction.
  • Any concurrent antic-ancer treatment with the exception of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand inhibitors.
  • Have had major surgical procedure recently (excluding placement of vascular access) or recent significant traumatic injury or an anticipated need for major surgery during the study.
  • Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 14 days before study intervention.

Inclusion

  • Your cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) or has grown into nearby parts of the body (locally advanced).
  • Your cancer has not spread to other parts of the body, but it is not possible to perform surgery to remove it (unresectable).
  • You have been diagnosed with cancer, but have not received any treatment.
  • You are able to swallow medication by mouth.

Exclusion

  • You have been diagnosed with a prior or secondary type of cancer.
  • You have certain types of non-cancer medical conditions.
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Trial sponsor

AstraZeneca

Scientific Title

A Randomized, Phase III Study of Rilvegostomig in Combination With Fluoropyrimidine and Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Versus Trastuzumab, Chemotherapy, and Pembrolizumab for the First Line Treatment of HER2-positive Gastric Cancer (ARTEMIDE-Gastric01)

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