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Becotatug Vedotin (MRG003) in Combination With PD-1 Inhibitor Versus PD-1 Inhibitor for the Treatment of EGFR-positive, CPS≥1 Resectable Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Led by Ming-Yuan Chen · Updated on 2026-04-13
430
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
316 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is a randomized, open-label, multicenter phase III trial designed to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of perioperative neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy with Becotatug vedotin in combination with PD-1 inhibitor versus PD-1 inhibitor alone in patients with EGFR-positive, CPS ≥ 1 resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma .
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Becotatug Vedotin (MRG003) in Combination With PD-1 Inhibitor Versus PD-1 Inhibitor for the Treatment of EGFR-positive, CPS≥1 Resectable Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Voluntarily sign the informed consent form
- Histologically confirmed untreated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx), EGFR-positive, CPS 21 1
- Clinical stage III or IVA depending on tumor type and p16 status
- Eligible for curative-intent surgery as determined by the surgeon
- Age between 18 and 75 years
- ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
- Life expectancy greater than 6 months
- At least one measurable lesion according to RECIST 1.1
- Adequate organ function meeting specified laboratory criteria without recent blood transfusion or growth factors
- Baseline left ventricular ejection fraction of at least 50% by MUGA scan or echocardiography
- Women of childbearing potential agree to use contraception during treatment and for 3 months after
- Good compliance
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- History of allergy to PD-1 inhibitors
- History of other cancers within 5 years except certain cured skin, cervical, or thyroid tumors
- Residual toxicity from prior cancer treatments except mild alopecia, fatigue, or grade 2 hypothyroidism
- Uncontrolled heart conditions including NYHA Class II or higher heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction within 1 year, or significant ventricular arrhythmias
- Grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy
- Recent pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis within 3 months
- Active bleeding or blood clotting disorders or use of coumarin anticoagulants
- Hypersensitivity to any component of vibecotamab or severe allergic reactions to prior anti-EGFR agents
- Use of investigational drugs prior to study drug or participation in other clinical trials except observational studies
- Use of systemic corticosteroids above specified doses within 2 weeks prior to study drug except for limited uses
- Recent administration of live vaccines within 4 weeks or major surgery/severe trauma within 4 weeks before study drug
- Severe infections or pulmonary inflammation within 2-4 weeks before study drug
- Severe chronic lung diseases with respiratory failure or symptomatic bronchospasm
- Active autoimmune diseases or syndromes except certain mild resolved conditions
- History of immunodeficiency or organ/bone marrow transplantation
- Active or recent tuberculosis infection without proper treatment
- Active hepatitis B or C infection above specified viral levels
- Uncontrolled fluid accumulation requiring frequent drainage
- History of substance abuse, alcoholism, or drug use
- Any condition judged by the investigator as inappropriate for inclusion
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Fifth Affiliated Hospital,Sun Yat-sen University
Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, 519099
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Mingyuan Chen
CONTACT
R
Rui You
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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