Phase III Study Comparing AK112 and Placebo as Consolidation Treatment for Adults With Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer After Chemoradiation

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating AK112, a PD-1VEGF bispecific antibody, as a consolidation treatment for patients with limited stage small cell lung cancer who have not shown disease progression after concurrent chemoradiation therapy. This phase III, randomized, double-blind study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of AK112 against a placebo in this specific patient group. Participants will receive either AK112 or a placebo intravenously every three weeks as consolidation therapy following their initial chemoradiation. The study includes two groups one receiving AK112 at a dose of 20 mgkg every three weeks, and the other receiving a matching placebo on the same schedule. Treatment continues under close monitoring to assess outcomes. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including scans and evaluations to monitor progression-free survival and overall survival over approximately six years. Additional outcome measures include response rates and disease control rates assessed by both independent review and investigators, along with safety monitoring for adverse events. This long-term follow-up helps researchers understand how the treatments perform and their impact on patient health.

A Study of AK112 as Consolidation Treatment for Patients With Limited Stage Small-cell Lung Cancer Who Have Not Progressed Following Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy