Clinical trial · Interventional
M6620 Plus Standard Treatment in Oesophageal and Other Cancer
A Phase 1 Dose Escalation Safety Study Combining the ATR Inhibitor M6620 With Chemoradiotherapy in Oesophageal Cancer & Other Solid Cancers Using Time to Event Continual Reassessment Method
NCT03641547CI-TRIAL-00078923CHARIOTcompletedPhase 1Results postedClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This Phase I study will test the combination of a novel ATR inhibitor (M6620) with chemoradiotherapy in oesophageal cancer; utilizing three experimental cohorts (Stage A1, A2 and B).
Conditions
Conditions (3)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Solid Tumor | Solid Neoplasm | CURATED_BROADER | 0.80 |
| Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.98 |
Interventions
Interventions (4)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capecitabine | Drug | Capecitabine | ALIAS |
| Cisplatin | Drug | Cisplatin | ALIAS |
| M6620 | Drug | Berzosertib | ALIAS |
| Radiotherapy | Radiation | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Stage A1, A2 & B
- description
- The trial is a single arm study. Different populations are recruited to each stage and the stages run independently of each other. Stage A1 \& A2 will commence before Stage B so that safety data can be obtained in the palliative setting prior to Stage B commencing. Stage A1 may be ongoing when Stage B begins. Each Stage has a separate eligibility criteria. Stage A1: M6620 \& palliative radiotherapy Stage A2: M6620 \& palliative chemotherapy (Cisplatin \& Capecitabine) Stage B: M6620 \& definitive chemoradiotherapy
- interventionNames
- Drug: M6620
- Drug: Cisplatin
- Drug: Capecitabine
- Radiation: Radiotherapy
Primary outcomes (3)
- measure
- STAGE A1 - Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities for M6620 (Berzosertib) Administered Concomitantly With Radiotherapy (RT) in the Palliative Treatment of Oesophageal Cancer.
- timeFrame
- From start of M6620 (Berzosertib) treatment to 6-week follow up visit (9 weeks)
- description
- To determine the best tolerated M6620 (Berzosertib) treatment schedule (or phase II recommended dose, RPTD) administered concomitantly with radiotherapy (RT) only in the palliative treatment of oesophageal cancer.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 16 Years
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INCLUSION CRITERIA:
For Stage A1:
1. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus (not including cervical oesophagus)
2. Tumor length 15cm or less
3. Any stage of disease that is unsuitable for radical CRT or surgery but suitable for palliative RT
4. Baseline investigations available: staging CT scan (within 42 days before first study dose) and endoscopy
5. Previous chemotherapy treatment completed 28 days before first study dose
6. No oesophageal stent in-situ
7. Any gender, aged ≥16 years.
8. Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
9. ECOG performance score of 0-1
10. Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial
11. Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration
12. Hematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below:
* Haemoglobin: ≥8.0g/dL
* Platelet count : ≥100x10\^9/L
* Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10\^9/L
* Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome
* AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases
* Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥40ml/min
For Stage A2:
1. Any histologically confirmed advanced solid tumor that is metastatic or unresectable where Investigator considers Cisplatin and Capecitabine based regimen as appropriate.
2. Baseline investigations available: staging CT scan (within 35 days before first study dose)
3. Previous chemotherapy treatment completed 28 days before first study dose
4. Any gender, aged ≥16 years
5. Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
6. ECOG performance score of 0-1
7. Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial
8. Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration
9. Hematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below:
* Haemoglobin: ≥10.0g/dL
* Platelet count : ≥100x10\^9/L
* Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10\^9/L
* Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome
* AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases
* Ca, Mg, Phosphate: within normal limits
* Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥60ml/min
For Stage B:
1. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus including Siewert type 1 or 2 tumors with ≤2cm gastric mucosal extension (not including cervical oesophagus)
2. Tumor length 7cm or less
3. Suitable for radical CRT and surgery not an option due to being medically unfit or unsuitable for surgery or patient choice
4. No oesophageal stent in-situ
5. Endoscopically or radiologically documented measurable disease
6. Diagnostic PET CT scan\*
7. Staging CT scan\*
\*either CT or PET CT scan within 42 days of first study dose
8. Adequate respiratory and cardiac function tests for safe delivery of CRT in the opinion of the Principle Investigator, specifically cardiac ejection fraction ≥60% and lung function FEV1\>1 litre or 40% of predicted value or KCO (DLCO/VA) \>40% predicted value.
9. Any gender, aged ≥16 years
10. ECOG performance score of 0-1
11. Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial
12. Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration
13. Haematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below:
* Haemoglobin: ≥10.0g/dL
* Platelet count : ≥100x10\^9/L
* Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10\^9/L
* Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome
* AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases
* Ca, Mg, Phosphate: within normal limits
* Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥60ml/min
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
1. Pregnant or breast-feeding women, or women of childbearing potential unless highly effective contraception is used
2. Untreated and multiple brain metastases
3. Clinically significant cardiovascular event within 6 months before study entry to include: a) congestive heart failure requiring therapy, b) unstable angina pectoris, c) myocardial infarction, d) class II/III/IV cardiac disease (New York Heart Association), e) presence of severe valvular heart disease, f) presence of ventricular arrhythmia requiring treatment
4. History of arrhythmia that is symptomatic or requires treatment (CTCAE 3), symptomatic or uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, despite treatment, or asymptomatic sustained ventricular tachycardia. Subjects with atrial fibrillation controlled by medication are permitted.
5. Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure ≥160/100 despite optimal therapy)
6. Second or third degree heart block with or without symptoms
7. QTc \>450msec in adult male and \>470 msec in adult females (by Fridericia's correction) not due to electrolyte abnormality and that does not resolve with correction of electrolytes.
8. History of congenital long QT syndrome
9. History of torsades de pointes (or any concurrent medication with a known risk of inducing torsades de pointes)
10. Trachea-oesophageal fistula or invasion of the tracheo-bronchial tree
11. Treatment with any other investigational agent, or participation in another clinical trial within 28 days prior to the start of treatment
12. Strong CYP3A inhibitors and inducers or haemopoietic growth factors within 14 days before first dose of M6620 (Berzosertib)
13. HER2 gastro-oesophageal positive cancer where anti-Her2 therapies may be more appropriate (however patients who have failed anti-HER2 therapy may be eligible for stage A1 and A2)
14. Unable to have or unwilling to change to low molecular weight heparin instead of Warfarin
15. Other psychological, social or medical condition, physical examination finding or a laboratory abnormality that the Investigator considers would make the patient a poor trial candidate or could interfere with protocol compliance or the interpretation of trial results.
16. Any other active malignancy, with the exception of adequately treated cone-biopsied in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri and non-melanoma skin lesions.
17. Patients who are known to be serologically positive for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV.
Additional Exclusion Criteria for Stage A1 and B:
1\) Previous radiotherapy to thorax or upper abdomen
Additional exclusion criteria for Stage A2 and B:
1. History of hand-foot syndrome
2. History of hearing impairment
3. Live vaccine received within 30 days prior to treatment start
4. Complete or Partial DPD deficiency
Additional Exclusion Criteria for Stage B:
1\) Previous chemotherapyReferences
Publications (2)
- DERIVEDJaved SR, Lord S, El Badri S, Harman R, Holmes J, Kamzi F, Maughan T, McIntosh D, Mukherjee S, Ooms A, Radhakrishna G, Shaw P, Hawkins MA. CHARIOT: a phase I study of berzosertib with chemoradiotherapy in oesophageal and other solid cancers using time to event continual reassessment method. Br J Cancer. 2024 Feb;130(3):467-475. doi: 10.1038/s41416-023-02542-1. Epub 2023 Dec 21. PMID 38129525
- DERIVEDvan Werkhoven E, Hinsley S, Frangou E, Holmes J, de Haan R, Hawkins M, Brown S, Love SB. Practicalities in running early-phase trials using the time-to-event continual reassessment method (TiTE-CRM) for interventions with long toxicity periods using two radiotherapy oncology trials as examples. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2020 Jun 22;20(1):162. doi: 10.1186/s12874-020-01012-z. PMID 32571298