An open-label, multicentric, phase I study with expansion cohorts, evaluating the safety and the efficacy of combination of atezolizumab, tiragolumab and stereotactic body radiation therapy in patients with metastatic multiorgan cancer
This research study is looking at a new way to treat certain advanced cancers that have spread to different parts of the body. It combines two special types of drugs called immunotherapies, atezolizumab and tiragolumab, with a very precise form of radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy. Immunotherapies help your own body's immune system fight cancer. The researchers want to find out if this combination treatment is safe for people to use and if it can help shrink or control different types of cancer, including lung, kidney, bladder, and head and neck cancers. This is an early-stage study, meaning it's one of the first times this specific combination is being tested in people.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study is a pioneering effort to explore a new treatment approach for advanced cancers. When cancer spreads from where it started to other parts of the body, it's called metastatic cancer. This study is focusing on several types of metastatic cancer, including lung, kidney, bladder, and head and neck cancers. The treatment being tested is a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, atezolizumab and tiragolumab, alongside a targeted radiation treatment called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Immunotherapy drugs help your body's immune system recognize and fight cancer cells more effectively, while SBRT uses high doses of radiation aimed very precisely at tumors to destroy them.
The main purpose of this early-stage study (called a Phase I study) is to carefully check if this new combination of treatments is safe for people. Safety is always the top priority in new drug research. Researchers will also be looking to see if the treatment shows any signs of being effective in shrinking or controlling the cancer. Even though there's no brief summary provided, the detailed description of a Phase I study means they will start with a small group of patients and gradually increase the dose or adjust the treatment as they learn more about its safety.
Finding new and better ways to treat advanced cancers is very important. By combining different types of treatments like these immunotherapies and targeted radiation, doctors hope to create a stronger attack against cancer while also being as gentle as possible on the rest of the body. This study is a crucial step in understanding whether this particular combination could become a valuable future treatment option for patients.
Key takeaways
- This study tests a new combination of immunotherapy drugs and focused radiation for advanced cancers.
- It's an early-stage study focused on safety, but also looking for signs the treatment works.
- It's open to adults (18+) with certain types of metastatic cancer (lung, kidney, bladder, head and neck).
- Participation involves receiving new treatments and having regular check-ups and tests.
- You'll be closely monitored for both potential benefits and any side effects.
Who may be eligible?
To join this study, you must be at least 18 years old – there's no upper age limit. The study is open to both men and women.
This study is for people who have certain types of cancer that have spread to other parts of their body (metastatic cancer). Specifically, it's looking for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, or head and neck cancer.
Because this is a clinical trial, there will be other specific medical requirements that your doctor will need to check. These might include details about your overall health, any previous treatments you've had, and specific test results to make sure this study is suitable and safe for you.
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- Do you have metastatic (advanced) cancer?
- Is your cancer one of these types: non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, or head and neck cancer?
- Are you generally well enough to consider joining a research study?
- Are you able to attend regular hospital appointments?
This is a guide only — the research team will confirm whether you can take part.
What does participation involve?
Taking part in this study would involve regular hospital visits for treatments and check-ups. You would receive infusions of the immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and tiragolumab) and undergo stereotactic body radiation therapy. The specific schedule and duration of these treatments would be carefully explained by the study team. You would also have various medical assessments, including blood tests, scans (like CT or MRI), and physical exams, to monitor your health and how the treatment is working. Follow-up appointments would continue for a period after your main treatment to track your progress and any long-term effects. The total duration of your participation would depend on how your body responds to the treatment and the study's design for follow-up.
Potential risks and benefits
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Common questions
What is 'metastatic cancer'?
Metastatic cancer means the cancer has spread from where it started to other parts of your body.
What are immunotherapy drugs?
Immunotherapy drugs help your body's own immune system fight cancer cells more effectively.
What is 'stereotactic body radiation therapy'?
This is a very precise type of radiation treatment that delivers high doses to tumors while trying to spare healthy tissue.
Will I know if the treatment is working?
The study team will regularly perform tests like scans to monitor your cancer and inform you of its progress.
Who is funding this study?
Clinical trials are often funded by pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, or research foundations, but this information is not provided here. Your doctor can tell you more.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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