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RecruitingNCT04743752Updated Apr 26, 2022

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Influences Efficacy of PD-1-Based Immunotherapy Against Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

An observational study in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, sponsored by Peking University First Hospital. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-04-26.

Sponsored by Peking University First Hospital · Observational

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Dec 2025, 9 months ago, but the record still lists the study as recruiting.
  • Started Feb 2021; still recruiting 5 years 7 months later.
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
200
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This prospective, observational cohort study aims to explore the influence of obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) on the efficacy of PD-1-based immunotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Patients who had no prior treatment for advanced NSCLC and are intended to receive PD-1/PD-L1 antibody will be recruited. According to sleep monitor results, participants will be divided into Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC. Primary outcome is the objective remission rate(ORR).

Read the detailed description

This is a single-center, prospective, observational cohort study. Patients who had no prior treatment for advanced NSCLC and are intended to receive PD-1/PD-L1 antibody will be recruited and followed for 4 years. According to the baseline sleep monitor results, participants will be divided into Group NSCLC(AHI\<15), and Group OSA+NSCLC(AHI≥15), and then explore the influence of obstructive sleep apnea on the efficacy of PD-1-based immunotherapy. The baseline level of white blood cell count (WBC); absolute neutrophil count (ANC); absolute lymphocyte count (ALC); ANC to ALC (ANC:ALC) ratio; interleukin 6 (IL-6); C-reactive Protein (CRP) in peripheral blood, lymphocytes classification and count by flow cytometry, and gut microbiome analysis by quantitative metagenomics will also be measured to further search for the possible mechanisms. Primary outcome is the objective remission rate (ORR), secondary outcomes include overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS).

The study protocol has been approved by the Peking University First Hospital Institutional Review Board (IRB). Any protocol modifications will be submitted for the IRB review and approval.

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Conditions studied

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In context

Lung Neoplasms

7,243 studies on the registry are indexed under Lung Neoplasms; 1,557 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 200 is close to the median of 189 across 1,514 observational studies indexed under Lung Neoplasms.

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Lead sponsor

Peking University First Hospital is the lead sponsor of 378 studies on the registry; 178 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Patients who had no prior treatment for advanced NSCLC and are intended to receive PD-1/PD-L1 antibody will be recruited and followed for 4 years.

Inclusion criteria

  1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed, advanced NSCLC
  2. Participants with no prior treatment for advanced NSCLC
  3. Measurable disease as defined by RECIST v1.1
  4. Eligible to receive first-line treatment including PD-1 antibody
  5. Adequate hematologic and end organ function

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Severe infection within 4 weeks prior to recruitment.
  2. Significant organ dysfunction or other serious diseases.
  3. Previous or current OSA related treatment, including oral appliance, surgery, mechanical ventilation therapy.
  4. Illness or condition that interferes with the participant's capacity to understand, follow and/or comply with study procedures.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No
Biospecimen retention
Samples with dna

Groups and cohorts

  • Group OSA+NSCLC

    According to the baseline sleep monitor results, participants will be divided into Group OSA+NSCLC if apnea hypopnea index(AHI) no less than 15.

  • Group NSCLC

    According to the baseline sleep monitor results, participants will be divided into Group NSCLC if apnea hypopnea index(AHI) less than 15.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Objective response rate(ORR)

    ORR, the percentage of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) according to RECIST 1.1 standard definition.CR: disappearance of all target and non-target lesions and (if applicable) normalization of tumor marker level; or reduction in short axis of any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) to less than (\<) 10 mm. PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters; or persistence of one or more non-target lesion(s) and/or (if applicable) maintenance of tumor marker level above the normal limits.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression, assessed up to 48 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Progression-Free Survival (PFS)

    PFS was defined as the time from recruitment to the first occurrence of progressive disease(PD) or death due to any cause. PD: at least a 20 percent increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study, including baseline, and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm; appearance of one or more new target or non-target lesions; or unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

  2. Overall survival (OS)

    OS was defined as the time from the date of enrollment to the date of death due to any cause.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of death from any cause, assessed up to 48 months

  3. Compared the baseline sleep monitor results between Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC.

    Record baseline AHI, oxygen desaturation index (ODI), lowest saturation by pulse oximetry (SpO2)\<90%, obstructive apnea index (OAI), central apnea index(CAI), the longest apnea duration, then compare between Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

  4. Factors associated with ORR in NSCLC patients

    Cox regression analysis will be used to identify predictors of ORR.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

  5. Factors associated with OS and PFS in NSCLC patients

    Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models will be used to identify predictors of PFS and OS.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

  6. Compared the baseline level of lymphocytes classification and count between Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC.

    Record baseline lymphocytes classification and count in peripheral blood, then compare between Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

  7. Compared the baseline level of inflammatory biomarkers between Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC.

    Record baseline interleukin 6 (IL-6) and C-reactive Protein (CRP) in peripheral blood, then compare between Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

  8. The association between OSA and baseline inflammatory biomarkers, peripheral lymphocytes classification and count.

    The Spearman correlation test will be used to identify the association between sleep monitor results and the baseline inflammatory biomarkers, peripheral lymphocytes classification and count, including AHI, ODI, lowest SpO2, SpO2\<90%, OAI, CAI, the longest apnea duration

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

  9. Compared the baseline gut microbiome between Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC.

    Record baseline gut microbiome by metagenomic shotgun sequencing, then compare between Group NSCLC and Group OSA+NSCLC.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

  10. The association between OSA and the diversity of gut microbiome.

    The Spearman correlation test will be used to identify the association between sleep monitor results and the diversity of gut microbiome, including AHI, ODI, lowest SpO2, SpO2\<90%, OAI, CAI, the longest apnea duration.

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 48 months

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Peking University First Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing 100034, China
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 26, 2022, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT04743752
Lead sponsor
Peking University First Hospital
Responsible party
Jing MA (Prof.&MD, Peking University First Hospital) — Principal investigator
First posted
Feb 8, 2021
Start date
Feb 23, 2021
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2025 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 31, 2025 (estimated)
Last update
Apr 26, 2022

Study contacts

Jing Ma, MD
Contact
majjmail@163.com
+8613651357974
Guangfa Wang, MD
Contact
wangguangfa@hotmail.com
+8613810644029
Jing Ma, MD
study chair · Peking University First Hospital
Guangfa Wang, MD
study director · Peking University First Hospital
Yuan Cheng
study director · Peking University First Hospital
Ligong Nie
study director · Peking University First Hospital

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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