Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (Oct 2018)

Trial Reporting in Immuno-Oncology (TRIO): An American Society of Clinical Oncology-Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Statement

  • Apostolia M. Tsimberidou,
  • Laura A. Levit,
  • Richard L. Schilsky,
  • Steven D. Averbuch,
  • Daniel Chen,
  • John M. Kirkwood,
  • Lisa M. McShane,
  • Elad Sharon,
  • Kathryn F. Mileham,
  • Michael A. Postow

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40425-018-0426-7
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
pp. 1 – 10

Abstract

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Abstract Purpose To develop recommendations for clinical trial reporting that address the unique efficacy, toxicity, and combination and sequencing aspects of immuno-oncology (IO) treatments. Methods ASCO and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) convened a working group that consisted of practicing medical oncologists, immunologists, clinical researchers, biostatisticians, and representatives from industry and government to develop Trial Reporting in Immuno-Oncology (TRIO) recommendations. These recommendations are based on expert consensus, given that existing data to support evidence-based recommendations are limited. Conclusion The TRIO recommendations are intended to improve the reporting of IO clinical trials and thus provide more complete evidence on the relative benefits and risks of an IO therapeutic approach. Given the rapid expansion of the number of IO clinical trials and ongoing improvements to the evidence base supporting the use of IO treatments in clinical care, these recommendations will likely need regular revision as the IO field develops.