This phase II/III Expanded Lung-MAP treatment trial compares the effect of adding cemiplimab to docetaxel and ramucirumab versus docetaxel and ramucirumab alone in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer that is stage IV or that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Cemiplimab is a monoclonal antibody that stimulates the immune system by blocking the PD-1 pathway. Tumors use the PD-1 pathway to escape attacks from the immune system. By blocking the PD-1 pathway, cemiplimab may help the immune system recognize and attack tumor cells. Docetaxel is in a class of medications called taxanes. It stops tumor cells from growing and dividing and may kill them. Ramucirumab is a monoclonal antibody that may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Adding cemiplimab to usual treatment, docetaxel and ramucirumab, may kill more tumor cells compared to docetaxel and ramucirumab alone in treating patients with stage IV or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer.
Participants must have been assigned to S1800E by the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) Statistics and Data Management Center (SDMC). Assignment to S1800E is determined by the LUNGMAP protocol
Participants must have measurable or non-measurable disease documented by CT or MRI. The CT from a combined positron emission tomography (PET)/CT may be used to document only non-measurable disease unless it is of diagnostic quality. Measurable disease must be assessed within 28 days prior to randomization. Pleural effusions, ascites and laboratory parameters are not acceptable as the only evidence of disease. Non-measurable disease must be assessed within 42 days prior to randomization. All disease must be assessed and documented on the Baseline Tumor Assessment Form. Participants whose only measurable disease is within a previous radiation therapy port must demonstrate clearly progressive disease (in the opinion of the treating investigator) prior to registration
Participants must have a CT or MRI scan of the brain to evaluate for central nervous system (CNS) disease within 42 days prior to randomization
If they experienced disease progression within (≤) 365 days from initiation (cycle 1 day 1) or anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 therapy, this counts as the single allowed anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 therapy for advanced disease
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SWOG Cancer Research Network
Lead sponsor
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Collaborator
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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