Impact of Circadian Rhythm on Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 Therapy in Cancer Patients
This study aims to evaluate how the timing of your body's natural sleep-wake cycle affects the effectiveness of anti-cancer therapy in patients receiving anti-PD-1 or PD-L1 treatments, focusing on how long you can live without the cancer getting worse.
Immunotherapy - PD-1 Blocker
Bronchial Neoplasms+7
+ Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
+ Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: December 2, 2025
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This clinical trial aims to explore how the timing of administering anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapies affects their effectiveness in treating cancer. These therapies, such as pembrolizumab and nivolumab, are commonly used for cancers like Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and other solid tumors. Understanding the best time of day to give these treatments could potentially improve outcomes for patients, including survival rates and quality of life. This study is particularly important as it is the first of its kind in the US and could lead to more precise and effective cancer care. Participants in this study will be divided into three groups based on their condition and treatment stage. Some will receive their first line of immunotherapy, others will continue their maintenance therapy, and a third group will include solid tumor patients starting their treatment. The study will measure how long patients live without their disease progressing, overall survival, and other factors like safety and quality of life. Researchers are interested in seeing if the time of day affects these outcomes, potentially leading to better treatment strategies.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.350 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cohort Specific Criteria * Cohort A: Advanced/metastatic NSCLC patients for which 1st line PD-1/PD-L1 therapy is on-label either alone or in combination. * Cohort B: Advanced/metastatic NSCLC patients who have completed up to 4 cycles of induction therapy who have stable disease or responsive disease and for which maintenance anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy is on-label either alone or in combination. * Cohort C: Advanced/metastatic solid tumor malignancy for which first-line anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy is on-label either alone or in combination. 2. Prior and concurrent therapy criteria o Patients should be ICI-naïve (this should be first-line therapy) (Cohorts A and C), or should have received ICI induction therapy and are now eligible for ICI maintenance therapy (Cohort B). 3. Must be willing to be randomized to complete therapy at assigned time of day, which may be early in the morning OR later in the day/into the evening. 4. Must be eligible to receive anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy singly or in combination with other FDA-approved agents according to standard of care practices, as determined by the clinical judgment of the investigator but according to approved label indications 5. Must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. 6. Able to read and write in English. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Participant unable to receive anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy due to prior allergic reactions to therapy or any therapy ingredients.
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.2 intervention groups are designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalGroup II
Active ComparatorStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location