Trial Outcomes & Findings for Porfimer Sodium Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy With or Without Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer (NCT NCT03727061)

NCT ID: NCT03727061

Last Updated: 2025-03-11

Results Overview

The frequency of toxicities will be tabulated by max grade of any Adverse Events experience by a patient across dose levels and cycles. All subjects who receive any study treatment will be considered evaluable for toxicity.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

5 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to 30 days

Results posted on

2025-03-11

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Arm A(Porfimer Sodium, I-PDT
Patients receive porfimer sodium IV over 3-5 minutes and undergo I-PDT approximately 48 hours later. Nivolumab: Immunotherapy - Standard of care Porfimer Sodium: Given IV Interstitial Illumination Photodynamic Therapy: Undergo I-PDT Quality of Life Assessment: Ancillary Studies
Overall Study
STARTED
5
Overall Study
COMPLETED
5
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Porfimer Sodium Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy With or Without Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Arm A(Porfimer Sodium, I-PDT
n=5 Participants
Patients receive porfimer sodium IV over 3-5 minutes and undergo I-PDT approximately 48 hours later. Nivolumab: Immunotherapy - Standard of care Porfimer Sodium: Given IV Interstitial Illumination Photodynamic Therapy: Undergo I-PDT Quality of Life Assessment: Ancillary Studies
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Continuous
65 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.1 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 30 days

Population: All treated and eligible patients

The frequency of toxicities will be tabulated by max grade of any Adverse Events experience by a patient across dose levels and cycles. All subjects who receive any study treatment will be considered evaluable for toxicity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm A(Porfimer Sodium, I-PDT
n=5 Participants
Patients receive porfimer sodium IV over 3-5 minutes and undergo I-PDT approximately 48 hours later. Nivolumab: Immunotherapy - Standard of care Porfimer Sodium: Given IV Interstitial Illumination Photodynamic Therapy: Undergo I-PDT Quality of Life Assessment: Ancillary Studies
Frequency of Adverse Events Per National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0
grade 1
0 Participants
Frequency of Adverse Events Per National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0
grade 2
1 Participants
Frequency of Adverse Events Per National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0
grade 3
4 Participants
Frequency of Adverse Events Per National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0
grade 4
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Arm A(Porfimer Sodium, I-PDT

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Arm A(Porfimer Sodium, I-PDT
n=5 participants at risk
Patients receive porfimer sodium IV over 3-5 minutes and undergo I-PDT approximately 48 hours later. Nivolumab: Immunotherapy - Standard of care Porfimer Sodium: Given IV Interstitial Illumination Photodynamic Therapy: Undergo I-PDT Quality of Life Assessment: Ancillary Studies
General disorders
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
40.0%
2/5 • Number of events 2 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Social circumstances
Social circumstances - Other, specify
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Arm A(Porfimer Sodium, I-PDT
n=5 participants at risk
Patients receive porfimer sodium IV over 3-5 minutes and undergo I-PDT approximately 48 hours later. Nivolumab: Immunotherapy - Standard of care Porfimer Sodium: Given IV Interstitial Illumination Photodynamic Therapy: Undergo I-PDT Quality of Life Assessment: Ancillary Studies
Eye disorders
Photophobia
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Eye disorders
Vision decreased
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
40.0%
2/5 • Number of events 2 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
60.0%
3/5 • Number of events 4 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal fistula
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
General disorders
Chills
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
General disorders
Edema face
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
General disorders
Edema limbs
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
General disorders
Facial pain
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
General disorders
Fatigue
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
General disorders
Fever
40.0%
2/5 • Number of events 2 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
General disorders
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
General disorders
Localized edema
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Infections and infestations
Skin infection
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Burn
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications - Other, specify
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 3 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound complication
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Investigations
Weight loss
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Nervous system disorders
Amnesia
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Nervous system disorders
Headache
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Nervous system disorders
Paresthesia
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Nervous system disorders
Vasovagal reaction
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Psychiatric disorders
Confusion
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal congestion
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hyperhidrosis
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Photosensitivity
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin hyperpigmentation
40.0%
2/5 • Number of events 2 • Routine visits at 10-12 weeks and until 8 months

Additional Information

Senior Administrator, Compliance - Clinical Research Services

Roswell Park Compressive Cancer Center

Phone: 716-845-2300

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place