A Study of Cemiplimab in Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Who Experienced Progression of Disease on Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor Therapy, or Were Intolerant of Prior Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor Therapy

Overview

About this study

The primary objective is to estimate the overall response rate (ORR) for metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) (group 1) and for unresectable locally advanced BCC (group 2) when treated with Cemiplimab as a monotherapy.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Confirmed diagnosis of invasive BCC
  • Progression of disease on hedgehog inhibitor (HHI) therapy or intolerance of prior HHI therapy
  • At least 1 measurable lesion
  • ≥18 years of age
  • Hepatic function, renal function, bone marrow function in defined lab-value-ranges
  • Anticipated life expectancy >12 weeks
  • Consent to provide archived tumor biopsy material (all patients)
  • Group 2: consent to undergo research biopsies
  • Group 2: must not be a candidate for radiation therapy or surgery
  • Comply with study procedures and site visits
  • Sign Subject Information Sheet and Informed Consent Form

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Ongoing or recent significant autoimmune disease
  • Prior treatment with specific pathway-blockers (PD-1/PD-L1)
  • Prior treatment with immune-modulating agents within 28 days before Cemiplimab
  • Untreated brain metastasis that may be considered active
  • Immunosuppressive corticosteroid doses (>10mg prednisone) within 28 days prior to treatment with Cemiplimab
  • Active infections requiring therapy, including HIV, hepatitis
  • Pneumonitis within the last 5 years
  • Cancer treatment other than radiation therapy, including investigational or standard of care, within 30 days prior to treatment with Cemiplimab
  • Documented allergic reactions or similar to antibody treatments
  • Concurrent malignancies other than BCC, other than those with negligible risk of metastases or death
  • Any acute or chronic psychiatric problems
  • Having received a solid organ transplantation
  • Inability to undergo contrast radiological assessments
  • Breastfeeding, pregnant, women of childbearing potential not using contraception

Note: Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Aleksandar Sekulic, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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CLS-20403055

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