The relevance of intraventricular chemotherapy for leptomeningeal metastasis in breast cancer: a randomised study

2004 ◽  
Vol 40 (18) ◽  
pp. 2726-2733 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Boogerd ◽  
M.J. van den Bent ◽  
P.J. Koehler ◽  
J.J. Heimans ◽  
J.J. van der Sande ◽  
...  
2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i7-i7
Author(s):  
Jiaojiao Deng ◽  
Sophia Chernikova ◽  
Wolf-Nicolas Fischer ◽  
Kerry Koller ◽  
Bernd Jandeleit ◽  
...  

Abstract Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM), a spread of cancer to the cerebrospinal fluid and meninges, is universally and rapidly fatal due to poor detection and no effective treatment. Breast cancers account for a majority of LMs from solid tumors, with triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) having the highest propensity to metastasize to LM. The treatment of LM is challenged by poor drug penetration into CNS and high neurotoxicity. Therefore, there is an urgent need for new modalities and targeted therapies able to overcome the limitations of current treatment options. Quadriga has discovered a novel, brain-permeant chemotherapeutic agent that is currently in development as a potential treatment for glioblastoma (GBM). The compound is active in suppressing the growth of GBM tumor cell lines implanted into the brain. Radiolabel distribution studies have shown significant tumor accumulation in intracranial brain tumors while sparing the adjacent normal brain tissue. Recently, we have demonstrated dose-dependent in vitro and in vivo anti-tumor activity with various breast cancer cell lines including the human TNBC cell line MDA-MB-231. To evaluate the in vivo antitumor activity of the compound on LM, we used the mouse model of LM based on the internal carotid injection of luciferase-expressing MDA-MB-231-BR3 cells. Once the bioluminescence signal intensity from the metastatic spread reached (0.2 - 0.5) x 106 photons/sec, mice were dosed i.p. twice a week with either 4 or 8 mg/kg for nine weeks. Tumor growth was monitored by bioluminescence. The compound was well tolerated and caused a significant delay in metastatic growth resulting in significant extension of survival. Tumors regressed completely in ~ 28 % of treated animals. Given that current treatments for LM are palliative with only few studies reporting a survival benefit, Quadriga’s new agent could be effective as a therapeutic for both primary and metastatic brain tumors such as LM. REF: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pro6.43


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A429-A429
Author(s):  
Elena Pentsova ◽  
Maria Düring ◽  
Charlotte Lybek Lind ◽  
John Rømer Nielsen

BackgroundLeptomeningeal metastasis (LM) from solid tumors may be diagnosed in approximately 10% of patients with metastatic cancer and can occur with virtually all malignant tumors. Median overall survival (OS) is poor and limited to a few months with LM-directed treatment, including available targeted therapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy. Omburtamab specifically binds to B7-H3 (CD276), a transmembrane glycoprotein of the immunoglobulin superfamily. The limited expression of B7-H3 on normal cells, including normal brain, combined with the broad expression in various types of solid tumors, makes B7-H3 a target for radioimmunotherapy of LM from solid tumors. In this first-in-human trial the safety and efficacy of intracerebroventricular administration of radiolabeled omburtamab, 177Lu-DTPA-omburtamab, will be evaluated in patients with LM from ductal or lobular breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, or melanoma.MethodsThis is an open-label phase I/II study. Part 1 is a dose-escalation phase to be conducted at ~4 sites (US/Europe) with a primary objective of identifying the maximum tolerated dose and/or recommended phase II dose for Part 2 (RP2D). It will follow a 3+3 design with pts receiving up to five 5-week cycles of 177Lu-DTPA-omburtamab. Part 2 is a cohort-expansion phase at ~9 sites (US/Europe) in which a maximum of 48 patients in 3 cohorts (ductal or lobular breast cancer [cohort A], non-small cell lung cancer [cohort B], and melanoma [cohort C]) with up to 16 patients in each will receive up to five 5 week cycles of treatment with intracerebroventricular 177Lu DTPA omburtamab at the RP2D determined in Part 1. The primary objective of Part 2 is to establish the safety of repeat doses of 177Lu-omburtamab. Additional objectives of Parts 1/2 include the evaluation of absorbed radiation doses, PK profile, investigator-assessed response, duration of response, progression-free survival, and OS. Key inclusion criteria include diagnosis of either ductal or lobular breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, or malignant melanoma and diagnosis of recurrent or refractory LM; prior standard of care treatment of leptomeningeal disease; acceptable hematological, liver and kidney status; and a life expectancy of >2 months. The study has been approved by each institution’s ethics board, and patients provided informed consent before taking part.Trial RegistrationNCT04315246Ethics ApprovalThe study has been approved by each institution’s ethics board, and patients provided informed consent before taking part.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1044-1044
Author(s):  
Erica Michelle Stringer-Reasor ◽  
Barbara Jane O'Brien ◽  
Ariel Topletz-Erickson ◽  
Jason B White ◽  
Mina Lobbous ◽  
...  

1044 Background: Tucatinib is a potent and highly selective HER2-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved for use in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine for patients with metastatic HER2+ breast cancer (MBC) who have received ≥1 prior HER2-based regimen in the metastatic setting, including patients with brain metastases (BM). TBCRC049 (NCT03501979) is an investigator-initiated phase 2 single-arm study currently enrolling to evaluate the safety and efficacy of tucatinib, trastuzumab and capecitabine in HER2+ BC with newly diagnosed LM. Here, we report the pre-specified pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis for the first 15 patients to determine bioavailability of tucatinib and its predominant metabolite, ONT-993, in the CSF. Methods: Eligible patients included adults with HER2+ MBC, KPS > 50, and newly diagnosed, untreated LM (defined as positive CSF cytology and/or radiographic evidence of LM, plus clinical signs/symptoms). Patients with treated or concurrent/new BM were allowed. The primary endpoint is overall survival with an accrual goal of 30 pts. Parallel PK samples were collected in plasma and CSF via Ommaya reservoir on day 1 of cycles 1 and 2 at 0h (baseline), 2-3h, 5-7h and 24h (optional) following initiation of tucatinib 300 mg BID. Tucatinib and ONT-993 were quantified in plasma (n=15) and CSF (n=13) using validated liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry methods. Results: Tucatinib and ONT-993 plasma concentrations were consistent with previous studies and exhibited high interindividual variability. Tucatinib and ONT-993 were detectable in the CSF within 2 hours post tucatinib administration; concentrations ranged from 0.57 to 25 ng/mL for tucatinib (IC50 for tucatinib against HER2 is 3.3 ng/mL) and 0.28 to 4.7 ng/mL for ONT-993. Tucatinib concentrations in the CSF per timepoint were in a similar range to unbound plasma (plasmaub) tucatinib. CSF to plasmaub ratios were generally consistent over time; the steady-state (cycle 2) median tucatinib CSF to plasmaub ratio was 0.83 (0.19 to 2.1). ONT-993 CSF to plasmaub ratios were similar to tucatinib CSF to plasmaub ratios. Conclusions: In patients with LM from HER2+MBC who were treated with tucatinib, trastuzumab, and capecitabine, tucatinib and ONT-993 were detectable in the CSF of all patients at median levels similar to plasmaub tucatinib. This is the first documented evidence of tucatinib distributing into the CSF in patients with HER2+MBC. Efficacy and safety of tucatinib, trastuzumab, and capecitabine in patients with HER2+ LM will be reported upon completion of TBCRC 049 accrual. Clinical trial information: NCT03501979 .


2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 2219
Author(s):  
Aaliya Uddin ◽  
Wayne Chicken ◽  
Mohamed Elamass ◽  
Firas Alkistawi ◽  
Smita Singh ◽  
...  

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document