scholarly journals Pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy in recurrent, advanced urothelial cancer in Japanese patients: a subgroup analysis of the phase 3 KEYNOTE-045 trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Nishiyama ◽  
Yoshiaki Yamamoto ◽  
Naoto Sassa ◽  
Kazuo Nishimura ◽  
Kiyohide Fujimoto ◽  
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Abstract Background The open-label, randomized, active-controlled KEYNOTE-045 study (NCT02256436) showed that second-line pembrolizumab significantly improved overall survival (OS) of patients with advanced/metastatic urothelial cancer (UC) that progressed after first-line platinum-containing chemotherapy, compared with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel, docetaxel, or vinflunine). Pembrolizumab is approved for patients with bladder cancer in Japan. Patients and methods Analysis was performed in the subgroup of Japanese patients enrolled in the KEYNOTE-045 study. Coprimary end points were OS and progression-free survival (PFS). Objective response rate (ORR) and safety were secondary end points. Results Fifty-two Japanese patients (pembrolizumab, n = 30; chemotherapy, n = 22) were followed up for a median of 26.1 months. Patients who received pembrolizumab compared with chemotherapy had a 19% lower risk for death (hazard ratio [HR] 0.81, 95% CI 0.44–1.50); after adjusting for baseline covariates, the HR for OS was 0.61 (95% CI 0.32–1.15). The 24-month OS rate was higher with pembrolizumab (26.9% vs 14.3%). PFS was 2.0 and 4.9 months for pembrolizumab and chemotherapy, respectively (HR 1.71, 95% CI 0.95–3.08). ORR was similar for pembrolizumab and chemotherapy (20.0% vs 18.2%); durability of response was higher with pembrolizumab: 67% and 33% of patients, respectively, maintained a response for > 12 months. Treatment-related adverse events, including grade 3–5 events, occurred less frequently with pembrolizumab. Conclusions Pembrolizumab provided durable antitumor activity in patients with locally advanced/metastatic UC that progressed after platinum-containing chemotherapy in the overall population and in the Japanese subgroup; safety profile was consistent with that previously observed for pembrolizumab.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (28) ◽  
pp. 3545-3551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Ning Wong ◽  
Samuel Litwin ◽  
David Vaughn ◽  
Seth Cohen ◽  
Elizabeth R. Plimack ◽  
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Purpose The benefit of salvage chemotherapy is modest in metastatic urothelial cancer. We conducted a randomized, noncomparative phase II study to measure the efficacy of cetuximab with or without paclitaxel in patients with previously treated urothelial cancer. Patients and Methods Patients with metastatic urothelial cancer who received one line of chemotherapy in the perioperative or metastatic setting were randomly assigned to 4-week cycles of cetuximab 250 mg/m2 with or without paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 per week. We used early progression as an indicator of futility. Either arm would close if seven of the initial 15 patients in that arm progressed at the first disease evaluation at 8 weeks. Results We enrolled 39 evaluable patients. The single-agent cetuximab arm closed after nine of the first 11 patients progressed by 8 weeks. The combination arm completed the full accrual of 28 patients, of whom 22 patients (78.5%) had visceral disease. Twelve of 28 patients had progression-free survival greater than 16 weeks. The overall response rate was 25% (95% CI, 11% to 45%; three complete responses and four partial responses). The median progression-free survival was 16.4 weeks (95% CI, 12 to 25.1 weeks), and the median overall survival was 42 weeks (95% CI, 30.4 to 78 weeks). Treatment-related grade 3 and 4 adverse events that occurred in at least two patients were rash (six cases), fatigue (five cases), and low magnesium (three cases). Conclusion Although it had limited activity as a single agent, cetuximab appears to augment the antitumor activity of paclitaxel in previously treated urothelial cancers. The cetuximab and paclitaxel combination merits additional study to establish its role in the treatment of urothelial cancers.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4525-4525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noah M. Hahn ◽  
Thomas Powles ◽  
Christophe Massard ◽  
Hendrik-Tobias Arkenau ◽  
Terence W. Friedlander ◽  
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4525 Background: Anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy shows promising clinical activity in UC. We report a planned update of the safety and efficacy of durvalumab in patients (pts) with locally advanced/metastatic UC from a multicenter, phase 1/2 open-label study. Methods: Pts received durvalumab 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks (Q2W) up to 12 months (mo) or until unacceptable toxicity, progression, or starting another anticancer therapy. Primary endpoints were safety and confirmed objective response rate (ORR) by blinded independent central review (RECIST v1.1). Duration of response (DoR), progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were key secondary endpoints. Tumor PD-L1 expression was assessed by Ventana SP263 assay (PD-L1 high = ≥25% PD-L1 expression on tumor or immune cells). Results: As of Oct 24, 2016 (data cutoff [DCO]), 191 pts had received treatment. Median follow-up was 5.78 mo (range, 0.4–25.9). All pts had Stage 4 disease and 99.5% had prior anticancer therapy (95.3% post-platinum). As of DCO, ORR was 17.8% (34/191), including 7 CRs, with responses observed regardless of PD-L1 status (Table). Responses occurred early (median time to response, 1.41 mo) and were durable (median DoR not reached [NR]). Median PFS and OS were 1.5 mo (95% CI, 1.4, 1.9) and 18.2 mo (95% CI, 8.1, not estimable [NE]), respectively; the 1-year OS rate was 55.0% (95% CI, 43.9%, 64.7%). Grade 3/4 treatment-related AEs occurred in 6.8% of pts; grade 3/4 immune-mediated (im)AEs occurred in 4 pts; 2 pts discontinued due to imAEs (acute kidney injury and autoimmune hepatitis). Conclusions: Durvalumab 10 mg/kg Q2W shows favorable clinical activity and an excellent safety profile in locally advanced/metastatic UC pts. Table. Antitumor activity in UC pts, including second-line or greater (≥2L) post-platinum pts Clinical trial information: NCT01693562. [Table: see text]


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5001-5001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit M. Oza ◽  
David Cibula ◽  
Ana Oaknin ◽  
Christopher John Poole ◽  
Ron H.J. Mathijssen ◽  
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5001 Background: The oral PARP inhibitor olaparib has shown antitumor activity in pts with SOC. Our multicenter study compared the efficacy of (Arm A) olaparib capsules plus P/C for 6 cycles then maintenance olaparib monotherapy vs (Arm B) P/C alone for 6 cycles and no further therapy in pts with PSR SOC (NCT01081951). Methods: Pts received 6 x 21-day(d) cycles of olaparib (200 mg bid, d1–10/21) + P (175 mg/m2 iv, d1) + C (AUC4 iv, d1), then olaparib monotherapy as maintenance (400 mg bid, continuous) (Arm A), or 6 x 21d cycles of P (175 mg/m2 iv, d1) + C (AUC6 iv, d1) then no further therapy (Arm B), until progression. Randomization (1:1) was stratified by number of platinum treatments and platinum-free interval. Primary endpoint: progression-free survival (PFS) by central review (RECIST 1.1). Secondary endpoints: overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), safety. Archival tissue was collected where available for analysis of biomarker correlation. Results: Of 162 pts randomized (n=81 per arm), 156 received treatment (Arm A, n=81; Arm B, n=75) and 121 began the maintenance/no further therapy phase (Arm A, n=66; Arm B, n=55). Olaparib + P/C (AUC4) followed by maintenance olaparib showed a significant improvement in PFS vs P/C (AUC6) alone (HR = 0.51, 95% CI 0.34, 0.77; P=0.0012; median = 12.2 vs 9.6 months). OS data are immature (total events: 14%). ORR was similar for Arm A and Arm B (64 vs 58%). Most common AEs during the combination phase were alopecia (74 vs 59%), nausea (69 vs 57%) and fatigue (64 vs 57%) for Arm A vs Arm B, respectively. Pts with grade ≥3 AEs (65 vs 57%), serious AEs (SAEs: 15 vs 21%) and AEs leading to treatment discontinuation (19 vs 16%) were similar for Arm A vs Arm B. Most common AEs during maintenance/no further therapy were nausea (50 vs 6%) and vomiting (29 vs 7%). 29 vs 16% of pts had grade ≥3 AEs, 9 vs 7% had SAEs and 8% vs N/A discontinued due to AEs in the olaparib vs no treatment arms, respectively. There were no fatal AEs. Conclusions: In pts with PSR SOC, olaparib plus P/C (AUC4) followed by olaparib 400 mg bid monotherapy maintenance treatment resulted in a significant improvement in PFS vs P/C (AUC6) alone.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5513-5513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen N. Moore ◽  
Setsuko K. Chambers ◽  
Erika Paige Hamilton ◽  
Lee-may Chen ◽  
Amit M. Oza ◽  
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5513 Background: Adavosertib (AZD1775; A), a highly selective WEE1 inhibitor, demonstrated activity and tolerability in combination with carboplatin (C) in primary PROC. This study (NCT02272790) assessed the objective response rate (ORR) and safety of A in PROC. Methods: Pts with recurrent RECIST v1.1 measurable PROC received A with C, gemcitabine (G), weekly paclitaxel (P), or pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) in 3- (C) or 4-week (G, P, PLD) cycles (Table). Tumor assessments were performed every 2 cycles until disease progression. Primary objective: ORR; other objectives: disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS) and safety. Results: In the 94 pts treated (median treatment duration 3 months; range 0–16 months), outcomes were greatest with A (weeks [W]1–3) + C (Table), with ORR of 67% and median PFS (mPFS) of 10.1 months for this cohort. Most common grade ≥3 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) are shown in the Table, with hematologic toxicity most notable with A (W1–3) + C. TEAEs led to A dose interruptions, reductions and discontinuations in 63%, 30% and 13% of the whole cohort, respectively. A possible positive relationship between CCNE1 amplification and response warrants further investigation. Conclusions: A shows preliminary efficacy when combined with CT. Pts receiving A (W1–3) + C showed greatest benefit. The increased but not unexpected hematologic toxicity is a challenge and could be further studied to optimize the dose schedule and supportive medications. Clinical trial information: NCT02272790. [Table: see text]


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS495-TPS495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott T. Tagawa ◽  
Daniel Peter Petrylak ◽  
Petros Grivas ◽  
Neeraj Agarwal ◽  
Cora N. Sternberg ◽  
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TPS495 Background: Patients (pts) with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) who progress after platinum-based chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy and pts ineligible for platinum-based chemotherapy who progress after CPI have limited treatment options and poor outcomes. Trop-2 is an epithelial cell surface antigen that is overexpressed in UC. Sacituzumab govitecan (SG) is a novel antibody-drug conjugate that targets Trop-2 and delivers the active metabolite (SN38) of the topoisomerase I inhibitor irinotecan to tumor cells. In a phase 1/2 single-arm trial, pts with advanced cancers received SG 10 mg/kg intravenously on days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle; preliminary results in the cohort of 41 evaluable pts with mUC and a median of 3 (range 1–6) prior therapies showed an objective response rate (ORR) of 34%. Adverse events (AE) were mostly low grade, including diarrhea (63%), nausea (56%), and fatigue (49%). Neutropenia (all grades) occurred in 49% of pts (≥ grade 3/4, 39%; treatment-related serious AE of febrile neutropenia, 5%). Median overall survival was 16.1 months, and median progression-free survival was 7.1 months. These results warrant further investigation in a dedicated phase 2 trial. Methods: TROPHY-U-01 is a single-arm, open-label, global phase 2 trial evaluating the antitumor activity and safety of SG in 140 pts with advanced UC. The primary cohort (progression after platinum chemotherapy and CPI) will enroll 100 pts in a Simon 2-stage design with > 90% power accounting for dropouts to exclude the null hypothesis or ORR < 12%, while a second cohort (40 pts) will comprise cisplatin-ineligible pts who received prior CPI. The primary objective is ORR per RECIST 1.1, assessed by central review. Secondary objectives include response duration, PFS, OS, and safety/tolerability. Enrollment began in August 2018. Clinical trial information: NCT03547973.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS2670-TPS2670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shubham Pant ◽  
Imke Mulder ◽  
Amishi Yogesh Shah ◽  
Pavlos Msaouel ◽  
Mehmet Altan ◽  
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TPS2670 Background: The gut microbiome has emerged as a new therapeutic target to augment the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade. MRx0518 is a novel, gut microbiome-derived, oral live biotherapeutic, designed to induce a broad immunostimulatory response to re-engage PD-1 inhibitor activity. Preclinical studies showed that MRx0518 reduced tumour growth in models of kidney, lung and breast cancer. MRx0518 increased CD4 and CD8 T cell and NK cell infiltration into the tumour and decreased Tregs. Upregulation of tumour TLR5 was observed and linked to the bacterial flagellin moiety, which was shown to strongly induce NFκB, cytokine responses and IFNγ+ CD4 and CD8 T cells. The study, one of the first oncology trials conducted with live biotherapeutics, is a single center, open label, safety and preliminary efficacy study of MRx0518 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with solid tumors who have progressed on PD-1 inhibitors. Methods: Trial consists of 2 parts. In Part A, 12 patients receive pembrolizumab 200 mg every 3 weeks plus 1 capsule (bid) of MRx0518 with a DLT period of 1 cycle (21 days). In Part B, up to 30 patients per cohort (NSCLC, Urothelial, Renal and Melanoma) will receive pembrolizumab 200 mg every 3 weeks plus 1 capsule (bid) of MRx0518 for up to 35 cycles or until disease progression per RECIST 1.1. The primary end points are safety and tolerability of MRx0518 in combination with pembrolizumab (Parts A and B) and clinical benefit of MRx0518 in combination with pembrolizumab (Part B). Secondary end points are objective response rate, duration of response, disease control rate, and progression-free survival. Exploratory end points include biomarkers of treatment effect, effect on microbiota and overall survival. Recruitment is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT03637803.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4584-4584
Author(s):  
Xinan Sheng ◽  
Zhisong He ◽  
Weiqing Han ◽  
Ai-Ping Zhou ◽  
Hong Luo ◽  
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4584 Background: There is still urgent medical needs in the patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) post to the failure of at least one line chemotherapy. RC48-ADC, a novel humanized anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), has proved its efficacy in these patients (RC48-C005, NCT03507166), most of whom had received gemcitabine and platinum. Taking into consideration that taxane is another possible active agent for mUC, this study aims to further evaluate the efficacy of RC48-ADC in HER2 overexpressing mUC post to the failure of platinum, gemcitabine and taxane. Methods: This study was an open-label, multicenter, single-arm, non-randomized phase II study. Eligibility criteria included: histologically confirmed UC, HER2 overexpressing (IHC 2+ or 3+), ECOG PS 0-1, failed platinum, gemcitabine and taxane. The patients received RC48-ADC treatment alone (2 mg/kg IV infusion, q2w) until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal, death or study termination. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) assessed by blinded independent review committee (BIRC) according to RECIST v1.1. Progress-free survival (PFS), duration of response (DOR), overall survival (OS), and safety was also assessed. Results: Patient enrollment for this study started in December 2018 and completed in September 2020. A total of 64 patients were enrolled, with a median age of 62.5 years. At baseline, most patients (82.8%) had visceral metastasis. Fifty-five patients (85.9%) had received ≥ 2 lines treatment and 19 (29.7%) patients had prior immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy. As of Nov 30, 2020, the confirmed ORR assessed by BIRC was 46.9% (95% CI: 34.3%, 59.8%) and the median DOR was 8.3 months (95% CI: 4.3, NE), the median PFS was 4.3 months (95% CI: 4.0, 6.8). The median OS was 14.8 months (95% CI: 8.7, 21.1). The ORR was 60.0% (15/25) in patients with HER2 IHC3+ or FISH test positive, 45.3% (24/53) in patients with visceral metastasis, 42.1% (8/19) in patients post to CPI therapy. The ORR was 55.6% (5/9), 50.0% (21/20) and 30.8% (4/13), in patients who had received 1 line, 2 lines and ≥ 3 lines treatment, respectively. Most commonly reported TRAEs were leukopenia (45.3%), AST increase (43.8%), neutropenia (42.2%), hypoesthesia (42.2%), ALT increase (37.5%) and fatigue (35.9%); Most commonly reported ≥ grade 3 TRAEs were neutropenia (9.4%) and hypoesthesia (6.3%) Conclusions: In patients with HER2 overexpressing (IHC 2+ or 3+) mUC who had failed platinum, gemcitabine and taxane, and the great majority of whom had received ≥2 prior lines treatment, RC48-ADC has demonstrated consistently excellent efficacy and benefit-risk profile compared with the RC48-C005 study which enrolled patients with mUC who had received ≥1 line prior chemotherapy. Clinical trial information: NCT03809013.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (28) ◽  
pp. 4733-4740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry S. Friedman ◽  
Michael D. Prados ◽  
Patrick Y. Wen ◽  
Tom Mikkelsen ◽  
David Schiff ◽  
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Purpose We evaluated the efficacy of bevacizumab, alone and in combination with irinotecan, in patients with recurrent glioblastoma in a phase II, multicenter, open-label, noncomparative trial. Patients and Methods One hundred sixty-seven patients were randomly assigned to receive bevacizumab 10 mg/kg alone or in combination with irinotecan 340 mg/m2 or 125 mg/m2 (with or without concomitant enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs, respectively) once every 2 weeks. Primary end points were 6-month progression-free survival and objective response rate, as determined by independent radiology review. Secondary end points included safety and overall survival. Results In the bevacizumab-alone and the bevacizumab-plus-irinotecan groups, estimated 6-month progression-free survival rates were 42.6% and 50.3%, respectively; objective response rates were 28.2% and 37.8%, respectively; and median overall survival times were 9.2 months and 8.7 months, respectively. There was a trend for patients who were taking corticosteroids at baseline to take stable or decreasing doses over time. Of the patients treated with bevacizumab alone or bevacizumab plus irinotecan, 46.4% and 65.8%, respectively, experienced grade ≥ 3 adverse events, the most common of which were hypertension (8.3%) and convulsion (6.0%) in the bevacizumab-alone group and convulsion (13.9%), neutropenia (8.9%), and fatigue (8.9%) in the bevacizumab-plus-irinotecan group. Intracranial hemorrhage was noted in two patients (2.4%) in the bevacizumab-alone group (grade 1) and in three patients (3.8%) patients in the bevacizumab-plus-irinotecan group (grades 1, 2, and 4, respectively). Conclusion Bevacizumab, alone or in combination with irinotecan, was well tolerated and active in recurrent glioblastoma.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4125-4125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul J. Ross ◽  
Daniel Croagh ◽  
Morteza Aghmesheh ◽  
Adnan Nagrial ◽  
Nam Nguyen ◽  
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4125 Background: LAPC is associated with a poor prognosis. Current standard treatment is limited to chemotherapy or chemo-radiotherapy. P-32 Microparticles is a brachytherapy device that implants a predetermined dose of P-32 into pancreatic tumours via endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guidance. This reports the initial results of a pilot study in combination with chemotherapy. Methods: Eligible patients were permitted to receive either GNP or FOLFIRINOX. P-32 was implanted at week 4 or 5. The dose of P-32 was calculated from tumour volume to deliver an absorbed dose of 100 Gy. Diffusion pattern of the P-32 suspension was assessed by EUS and bremsstrahlung SPECT/CT imaging. Safety data was graded using CTCAE v4.0 criteria. Response was assessed according to RECIST 1.1 with CT scans every 8 weeks and FDG-PET scans at baseline and week 12. Results: 50 patients were enrolled (Intent-to-Treat population (ITT)) of which 42 were implanted with the device (Per Protocol population (PP)). 10 received FOLFIRINOX and 40 GNP. Median age was 65, 28 were male and all had a PS 0/1. 1070 adverse events (ITT) were reported; 153 (80% of patients) were ≥ Grade 3. The most common AEs of ≥ Grade 3 were haematological (39, 46%) and gastrointestinal disorders (30, 34%). No serious device- or radiation-related toxicities have been reported. PP Local Disease Control Rate at Week 16 was 90%; 95% CI: 77-97% and at Week 24 was 71%; 95% CI: 55-84%. Overall Response Rate (ORR) was 31%; 95% CI: 18-47%. Median change in tumour volume from Baseline to Week 16 and to Week 24 was -38% (range +89% to -90%) and -27.5% (range +139% to -79%). Ten (24%) patients underwent surgical resection following repeat staging. Eight patients had R0 margin. Conclusions: The use of EUS-guided implantation of P-32 is feasible, with an acceptable safety profile in combination with first-line chemotherapy for LAPC patients. Encouraging OR and DCR are observed. Further follow-up to inform results of local progression free survival and progression free survival is warranted. Acknowledgement: Nab-paclitaxel was supported by Specialised Therapeutics Australia Pty Ltd. Clinical trial information: NCT03003078.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4504-4504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt D. Galsky ◽  
Sumanta K. Pal ◽  
Amir Mortazavi ◽  
Matthew I. Milowsky ◽  
Saby George ◽  
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4504 Background: Platinum-based chemotherapy for 1st-line treatment of pts with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) is typically administered for a fixed duration followed by observation until recurrence. PD-1 blockade with pembro improves survival of pts with mUC progressing despite platinum-based chemotherapy. We explored the potential benefit of earlier use of PD-1 blockade using a "switch maintenance" approach. Methods: Pts with mUC achieving at least stable disease after up to 8 cycles of 1st-line platinum-based chemotherapy were enrolled. Pts were randomized 1:1 to pembro 200 mg IV q3 weeks versus placebo for up to 24 months; pts progressing on placebo could cross over to pembro. Randomization was stratified based on pre-chemotherapy visceral metastases (Y/N) and response to 1st-line chemotherapy (CR/PR vs. SD). The primary objective was to determine the progression-free survival (PFS) as per irRECIST among pts treated with pembro versus placebo. Results: Between 12/2015 and 11/2018, 107 pts were randomized to placebo (n=52) versus pembro (n=55). The baseline pt characteristics are shown in the Table. Pts randomized to placebo and pembro received a median of 6 and 8 cycles, respectively. Excluding patients with baseline CRs, the objective response rate was 12% (5/42) on placebo and 22% (10/46) on pembro. Grade 3-4 treatment emergent adverse events occurred in 48% of pts on placebo and 56% on pembro. At a median follow-up of 14.7 months, 41 pts have died and 26/52 pts randomized to placebo have crossed over to pembro. PFS was significantly longer in patients randomized to pembro vs. placebo (Maximum Efficiency Robust Test p=0.036; log-rank p = 0.038). The 18-month restricted mean progression-free survival time was 5.6 months with placebo and 8.2 months with pembro (p=0.023). Conclusions: Switch maintenance pembro may “deepen” responses achieved with 1st-line chemotherapy. Switch maintenance pembro prolongs PFS in pts with mUC completing 1st-line platinum-based chemotherapy. Clinical trial information: NCT02500121. [Table: see text]


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