About this trial
This phase II trial studies how well giving zanidatamab before surgery (neoadjuvant) works in treating patients with colon and rectal cancer that is human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive (HER2+ve) who are planned for curative intent treatment. Zanidatamab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens).
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Histologically or cytologically confirmed colon and/or rectal cancer planned for curative intent treatment at gastrointestinal clinics of Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute and collaborating centers
Tumors must be HER2+ve (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 [HER2] overexpression 3+ immunohistochemistry [IHC] or 2+ by IHC and positive fluorescence in situ hybridization [FISH] or HER2 amplification by next generation sequencing)
Tumors must have RAS wildtype genotype
Radiologically measurable disease based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1
Disqualifiers
Participants with stage IV colon and rectal cancer even if curative intent resection is planned
HER2 expression that does not meet documented inclusion criteria
RAS mutation
MSI-H or mismatch repair deficient rectal cancer
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Zanidatamab
Biological/VaccineGiven IV
Resection
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo surgical resection
Patient Observation
Other interventionUndergo observation
Echocardiography Test
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo echocardiography
Multigated Acquisition Scan
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo MUGA scan
Endoscopic Procedure
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo sigmoidscopy
Computed Tomography
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo CT
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo MRI
Biospecimen Collection
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo blood and/or archival tissue sample collection
Biopsy Procedure
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo biopsy
Digital Rectal Examination
Procedure/SurgeryUndergo digital rectal examination
Electronic Health Record Review
Other interventionAncillary studies
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Rate of Complete and Major Pathologic Regression (Cohort 1)
For colon cancer, will evaluate the rate of complete and major pathologic regression in the surgical specimen based on the modified Dworak grading system. Will be reported as a proportion, and 95% exact binomial confidence interval. Will be estimated using the Clopper-Pearson method.
Radiologic Response (Cohort 2)
Assessment will be by computed tomography chest, abdomen and magnetic resonance imaging of the rectum. Radiologic tumor response will be based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors 1.1. Will be reported as a proportion, and 95% exact binomial confidence interval. Will be estimated using the Clopper-Pearson method.
Tumor Regression Grades (Cohort 2)
Will be assessed in those who undergo surgical resection.
Secondary outcomes
Rate of Circulating Tumor Deoxyribonucleic Acid Clearance
Rate of Tumor Recurrence
Will be estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and a 95% confidence interval for median will be estimated using the Brookmeyer-Crowley approach.
Recurrence Free Survival
Will be estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and a 95% confidence interval for median will be estimated using the Brookmeyer-Crowley approach.
Incidence of Adverse Events
Safety will be determined according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5. Frequencies and percentages will be used to summarize safety events.
Sponsors and contacts
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Emory University
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator