IC Plus Low-dose Radiation Plus Cadonilimab in LANPC

May 6, 2026 updated by: Miao Jingjing, Sun Yat-sen University

Induction Chemotherapy Combined With Low-dose Radiation Plus Cadonilimab in Loco-regionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: a Multi-center, Open-label, Randomized Controlled Phase III Clinical Trial

This is a multi-center, open-label, randomized controlled phase III clinical trial in primary diagnosed loco-regionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of induction chemotherapy (IC) combined with low-dose radiation and immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) versus IC+CCRT, and compare the treatment-related adverse events and quality of life in two groups.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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380

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • China
    • Guangdong
      • Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
        • Recruiting
        • Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University
        • Contact:
    • Guangxi
      • Nanning, Guangxi, China
        • Not yet recruiting
        • The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University
        • Contact:
          • Min Kang, MD
    • Jiangxi
      • Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Jiangxi Cancer Hospital
        • Contact:
          • Jingao Li

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Newly histologic diagnosis of nasopharyngeal non-keratinizing carcinoma (WHO II/III);
  • All genders, range from 18-70 years old;
  • ECOG score 0-1;
  • Clinical stage T4N1M0 and T1-4N2-3M0 (AJCC/UICC 8th);
  • Not received radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other anti-tumor treatment (including immunotherapy);
  • No contraindications to chemotherapy, radiotherapy or immunotherapy;
  • Adequate organ function: white blood cell count ≥ 4×109/L, neutrophile granulocyte count ≥ 1.5×109/L, hemoglobin ≥ 9g/L, platelet count ≥ 100×109/L; alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase < 2.5×upper limit of normal; blood urea nitrogen or creatinine ≤ 1.5×upper limit of normal or endogenous creatinine clearance ≥ 60ml/min (Cockcroft-Gault formula);
  • Sign the consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Distant metastases;
  • Keratinized squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell like squamous cell carcinoma;
  • Have or are suffering from other malignant tumors;
  • Participating in other clinical trials;
  • Pregnancy or lactation;
  • Have uncontrolled cardiovascular disease;
  • Severe complication, eg, uncontrolled hypertension;
  • Mental disorder;
  • Drug or alcohol addition;
  • Do not have full capacity for civil acts.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Low-dose RT plus ICI
Patients will receive induction chemotherapy plus low-dose radiotherapy and immuce checkpoint inhibitor then followed by concurrent chemoradiotehrapy.
Radiation: Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
All target volumes will be outlined slice by slice on the axial contrast-enhanced CT with MR fusion images in the treatment planning system. The target volumes are defined in accordance with the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements Reports 83. The prescribed dose is 70-72 Gy to PTVp (Planning target volume of the primary tumor), 64-70 Gy to PTVn (Planning target volume of the lymph node), 60- 64Gy to PTV1 (High-risk planning target volume), and 54-58 Gy to PTV2 (Low-risk planning target volume) in 30-32 fractions.
Other Names:
  • IMRT
Drug: Chemotherapy
Induction chemotherapy: gemcitabine and cisplatin, Q3W, 3 cycles Concurrent chemotherapy: cisplatin, Q3W, 2-3 cycles
Other Names:
  • Gemcitabine
  • Cisplatin
  • Concurrent chemotherapy
  • Induction chemotherapy
Biological: Immune checkpoint inhibitor
Cadonilimab: 10mg/kg, Q3W, 3 cycles
Other Names:
  • AK104
  • Cadonilimab
  • PD-1/CTLA-4 inhibitor
Radiation: Low-dose radiotherapy
Low-dose radiotherapy will be performed to study group, with the use of IMRT.
Active Comparator: IC+CCRT
Patients will receive induction chemotherapy plus concurrent chemoradiotehrapy.
Radiation: Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
All target volumes will be outlined slice by slice on the axial contrast-enhanced CT with MR fusion images in the treatment planning system. The target volumes are defined in accordance with the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements Reports 83. The prescribed dose is 70-72 Gy to PTVp (Planning target volume of the primary tumor), 64-70 Gy to PTVn (Planning target volume of the lymph node), 60- 64Gy to PTV1 (High-risk planning target volume), and 54-58 Gy to PTV2 (Low-risk planning target volume) in 30-32 fractions.
Other Names:
  • IMRT
Drug: Chemotherapy
Induction chemotherapy: gemcitabine and cisplatin, Q3W, 3 cycles Concurrent chemotherapy: cisplatin, Q3W, 2-3 cycles
Other Names:
  • Gemcitabine
  • Cisplatin
  • Concurrent chemotherapy
  • Induction chemotherapy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Progression free survival
Time Frame: 3 years
From the date of randomization to local or regional recurrence, distant metastasis or any death
3 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Regional recurrence-free survival
Time Frame: 3 years
From the date of randomization to regional recurrence or any death
3 years
Overall survival
Time Frame: 3 years
From the date of randomization to any death, with patients unavailable for follow-up censored at the date of last follow-up
3 years
Local recurrence-free survival
Time Frame: 3 years
From the date of randomization to local recurrence or any death
3 years
Distant metastasis-free survival
Time Frame: 3 years
From the date of randomization to distant metastasis or any death
3 years
Acute toxicities
Time Frame: From the start of treatment until 3 months post treatment
Assessed with CTCAE v5.0
From the start of treatment until 3 months post treatment
Late toxicities
Time Frame: 3 years post treatment
Assessed with RTOG/EORTC
3 years post treatment
Quality of life score
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 3 years
Assessed with EORTC-Quality of life questionnaire-C30 version 3.0
Through study completion, an average of 3 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Sun Yat-sen University

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Chong Zhao, MD, PhD, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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January 10, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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December 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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December 1, 2029

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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July 1, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 11, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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July 12, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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May 11, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 6, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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May 1, 2026

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Terms related to this study

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • Low-dose RT in NPC

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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