CTNI-01. A PHASE 1-2 CLINICAL TRIAL OF EO1001 (APL-122), A NOVEL IRREVERSIBLE PAN-ERBB INHIBITOR WITH PROMISING BRAIN PENETRATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi58-vi58
Author(s):  
Sophia Frentzas ◽  
Gary Richardson ◽  
Jeffrey Bacha ◽  
Sarath Kanekal ◽  
Neil Sankar ◽  
...  

Abstract CNS metastases are a prominent driver of cancer morbidity and mortality, especially as targeted therapies have improved systemic outcomes. Mutations in the ErbB/HER kinase family are known oncodrivers in many cancers. Extensive crosstalk among ErbB/HER receptors suggests that inhibition of multiple family members may benefit treatment and limit drug resistance. There is a desperate need for new agents that are more tolerable and effective in treating CNS metastases. EO1001 (APL-122) is a first-in-class, oral, irreversible pan-ErbB inhibitor targeting ErbB1, ErbB2 and ErbB4 with promising CNS penetration in preclinical models. Preclinical data suggests a favorable pharmacokinetic and safety profile and activity against ErbB-driven cancers in patient-derived xenograft models. We report on a first-in-human Phase 1-2 clinical trial in progress. Adult participants with confirmed ErbB-positive cancer, including patients with CNS involvement, who have progressed after standard-of-care, with adequate bone marrow, renal and liver function are eligible. ESCALATION: One subject per dose cohort is enrolled in an accelerated dose-escalation design until drug-related toxicity (≥G2) is observed in the first cycle, after which dose escalation will revert to a 3 + 3 design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Cycle 1: Patients receive a single oral dose of EO1001 on day 1; single-dose pharmacokinetics are measured. Beginning on day 8, EO1001 is administered once daily for 21 days; multi-dose pharmacokinetics are measured. Cycles 2-6: EO1001 is administered once daily in continuous 28-day cycles for up to 20 weeks. EXPANSION: EO1001 will be administered once daily to 20 patients at the MTD in continuous 28-day cycles for up to 6 cycles to determine a recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) for further study. Toxicity is assessed based on NCI CTCAEv5 and tumor response is assessed by RECIST 1.1. CNS exposure is evaluated in patients via CSF collection with confirmed CNS disease involvement.

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii6-iii7
Author(s):  
Sophia Frentzas ◽  
Gary Richardson ◽  
Jeffrey Bacha ◽  
Sarath Kanekal ◽  
Neil Sankar ◽  
...  

Abstract CNS metastases are a prominent driver of cancer morbidity and mortality, especially as targeted therapies have improved systemic outcomes. Mutations in the ErbB/HER kinase family are known oncodrivers in many cancers. Extensive cross-talk among ErbB/HER receptors suggests that inhibition of multiple family members may benefit treatment and limit drug resistance. There is a desperate need for new agents that are more tolerable and effective in treating CNS metastases. EO1001 (APL-122) is a first-in-class, oral, irreversible pan-ErbB inhibitor targeting ErbB1, ErbB2 and ErbB4 with promising CNS penetration in preclinical models. Preclinical data suggests a favorable pharmacokinetic and safety profile and activity against ErbB-driven cancers in patient-derived xenograft models. We report on a first-in-human Phase 1–2 clinical trial in progress. Adult participants with confirmed ErbB-positive cancer, including patients with CNS involvement, who have progressed after standard-of-care, with adequate bone marrow, renal and liver function are eligible. Materials and methods Escalation: One subject per dose cohort is enrolled in an accelerated dose-escalation design until drug-related toxicity (≥G2) is observed in the first cycle, after which dose escalation will revert to a 3 + 3 design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Cycle 1: Patients receive a single oral dose of EO1001 on day 1; single-dose pharmacokinetics are measured. Beginning on day 8, EO1001 is administered once daily for 21 days; multi-dose pharmacokinetics are measured. Cycles 2–6: EO1001 is administered once daily in continuous 28-day cycles for up to 20 weeks. Expansion: EO1001 is administered once daily to 20 patients at the MTD in continuous 28-day cycles for up to 6 cycles to determine a recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) for further study. Toxicity is assessed based on NCI CTCAEv5 and tumor response is assessed by RECIST 1.1. CNS exposure is evaluated in patients via CSF collection with confirmed CNS disease involvement.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii42-ii43
Author(s):  
Helen Wheeler ◽  
Jeffrey Bacha ◽  
Dennis Brown ◽  
Sarath Kanekal ◽  
Neil Sankar ◽  
...  

Abstract Mutations causing errant ErbB activation are implicated in many cancers, including tumors correlated with high incidence of CNS metastasis. ErbB family member “crosstalk” is associated with rapid development acquired resistance to ErbB TKIs, particularly in advanced disease. The development of agents targeting multiple ErbB receptors has shown promise but has been limited by toxicity and poor brain penetration. EO1001 is a first-in-class, oral, brain penetrating, irreversible pan-ErbB inhibitor. Preclinical data suggests a favorable pharmacokinetic and safety profile and promising activity against ErbB-driven cancers in patient-derived xenograft models. EO1001 is being advanced into first-in-man studies under the Australia Clinical Trials Notification (CTN) scheme (ANZCTR Reg.#ACTRN12320000589343p). METHODS: Adult patients with confirmed ErbB-positive cancer, including patients with CNS involvement, who have progressed after standard of care therapy, with adequate bone marrow, renal and liver function are eligible. Toxicity is assessed by NCI CCTCAEv5 and tumor response is assessed by RECISTv1.1. CNS exposure is evaluated in in select patients with confirmed CNS disease involvement via CSF collection. An accelerated dose-escalation design is employed. One subject per dose cohort will be recruited until drug related toxicity (≥ G2) is observed, after which dose escalation will revert to a 3 + 3 design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). DOSE ESCALATION: Cycle 1: Patients will receive a single dose EO1001 on day 1 and single dose pharmacokinetics will be performed. Beginning on day 8, EO1001 will be administered once daily for 21 days; multi-dose pharmacokinetics will be performed. Cycles 2–6: Oral EO1001 will be administered once daily in continuous 28-day cycles for up to 20 weeks. MTD EXPANSION: Oral EO1001 will be administered once daily at the MTD in continuous 28-day cycles for up to 6 cycles (24 weeks). An update on the progress of this trial will be presented.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii14-ii15
Author(s):  
Helen Wheeler ◽  
Jeffrey Bacha ◽  
Sarath Kanekal ◽  
Harry Pedersen ◽  
Neil Sankar ◽  
...  

Abstract CNS metastasis has become a prominent driver of morbidity and mortality in recent years as new targeted therapies have improved systemic outcomes. Mutations in the ErbB family of kinases are known oncodrivers in many of these cancers. ErbB family member “crosstalk” is associated with rapid development acquired resistance to ErbB TKIs. The development of agents targeting multiple ErbB receptors has shown promise but has been limited by toxicity and poor brain penetration. EO1001 is a first-in-class, oral, brain penetrating, irreversible pan-ErbB inhibitor with superior CNS penetration targeting ErbB1, ErbB2 and ErbB4. Preclinical data suggests a favorable pharmacokinetic and safety profile and promising activity against ErbB-driven cancers in patient-derived xenograft models. Male or female adult participants with confirmed ErbB-positive cancer, including patients with CNS involvement, who have progressed after standard of care therapy, with adequate bone marrow, renal and liver function are eligible. An accelerated dose-escalation design is employed. One subject per dose cohort will be recruited until drug related toxicity (≥G2) is observed in the first dosing cycle, after which dose escalation will revert to a 3 + 3 design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Dose Escalation: Cycle 1: Patients will receive a single dose EO1001 on day 1 and single dose pharmacokinetics will be performed. Beginning on day 8, EO1001 will be administered once daily for 21 days; multi-dose pharmacokinetics will be performed. Cycles 2–6: Oral EO1001 will be administered once daily in continuous 28-day cycles for up to 20 weeks. MTD Expansion: Oral EO1001 will be administered once daily at the MTD in continuous 28-day cycles for up to 6 cycles (24 weeks). Toxicity is assessed based on NCI CCTCAEv5 and tumor response will be assessed by RECIST 1.1 or RANO for CNS disease. CNS exposure is evaluated in patients via CSF collection with confirmed CNS disease involvement.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2550-2550
Author(s):  
Patrick Y. Wen ◽  
John Frederick De Groot ◽  
James D. Battiste ◽  
Samuel Aaron Goldlust ◽  
James Stuart Garner ◽  
...  

2550 Background: Paxalisib (previously GDC-0084) is a potent, oral, selective, brain-penetrant, small molecule inhibitor of class I phosphoinositide 3-kinase and mammalian target of rapamycin. The PI3K pathway is upregulated in ~85% of GBM cases and paxalisib has shown efficacy in preclinical models. A phase I study (NCT01547546) investigated paxalisib dosed once daily in 47 patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas and established a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of 45mg once daily. The current phase Il study aims to explore the safety, tolerability, and clinical activity of paxalisib in newly diagnosed GBM and an unmethylated MGMT promotor following surgery and temozolomide chemoradiation per Stupp regimen. Methods: Part 1 of this study is an open-label, dose-escalation phase to assess the safety, tolerability and MTD. Dose-escalation started at 60mg and progressed in 15mg increments using a 3+3 design. Part 2 is an expansion cohort recruiting 20 patients randomized to administration in fed or fasted states at the MTD. Results: Part 1 is complete and reported here. Nine patients were recruited and an MTD of 60mg was determined. DLTs were hyperglycemia and oral mucositis. AEs were generally reversible and consistent with the PI3K inhibitor class with the most common events were rash, oral mucositis, and fatigue. PK at the MTD was broadly consistent with the data published for the phase 1 study. For eight response-evaluable patients in Part I the median progression-free survival (PFS) was 8.4 months, and 25% of patients remained progression free after 15 months of follow-up. Part 2 is ongoing. Conclusions: A higher MTD of 60mg was identified in newly diagnosed GBM with unmethylated MGMT promotor status than the 45mg MTD previously identified in recurrent high-grade glioma. An encouraging PFS signal is described in this poor-prognosis, unmethylated MGMT patient population. Clinical trial information: NCT03522298 .


Author(s):  
Gary L Gallia ◽  
Matthias Holdhoff ◽  
Henry Brem ◽  
Avadhut D Joshi ◽  
Christine L Hann ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Mebendazole is an anthelmintic drug introduced for human use in 1971 that extends survival in preclinical models of glioblastoma and other brain cancers. Methods A single center dose escalation and safety study of mebendazole in 24 patients with newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas (HGG) in combination with temozolomide was conducted. Patients received mebendazole in combination with adjuvant temozolomide after completing concurrent radiation plus temozolomide. Dose escalation levels were 25, 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg/day of oral mebendazole. A 15-patient expansion cohort was conducted at the maximum tolerated dose of 200 mg/kg/day. Trough plasma levels of mebendazole were measured at 4, 8 and 16 weeks. Results Twenty-four patients (18 glioblastoma, 6 anaplastic astrocytoma) were enrolled with median age of 49.9 years. Four patients (at 200 mg/kg) developed elevated grade 3 ALT and/or AST after one month, which reversed with lower dosing or discontinuation. Plasma levels of mebendazole were variable but generally increased with dose. Kaplan Meier analysis showed a 21-month median survival with 43% of patients alive at two years and 25% at 3 and 4 years. Median progression free survival (PFS) from the date of diagnosis for 17 patients taking more than one month of mebendazole was 13.1 months (95% Confidence Interval: 8.8 to 14.6 months) but for seven patients who received less than one month of mebendazole PFS was 9.2 months (95% CI: 5.8 -13.0 months). Conclusion Mebendazole at doses up to 200 mg/kg demonstrated long-term safety and acceptable toxicity. Further studies are needed to determine mebendazole’s efficacy in patients with HGG.


Author(s):  
Noboru Yamamoto ◽  
Toshio Shimizu ◽  
Kan Yonemori ◽  
Shigehisa Kitano ◽  
Shunsuke Kondo ◽  
...  

SummaryBackground This open-label, phase 1 study investigated TAS4464, a potent NEDD8-activating enzyme inhibitor, in patients with advanced/metastatic solid tumors (JapicCTI-173,488; registered 13/01/2017). The primary objective was dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs). Maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) was investigated using an accelerated titration design. Methods The starting 10-mg/m2 dose was followed by an initial accelerated stage (weekly dosing; n = 11). Based on liver function test (LFT) results, a 14-day, 20-mg/m2 dose lead-in period was implemented (weekly dosing with lead-in; n = 6). Results Abnormal LFT changes and gastrointestinal effects were the most common treatment-related adverse events (AEs). DLTs with 56-mg/m2 weekly dosing occurred in 1/5 patients; five patients had grade ≥ 2 abnormal LFT changes at 40- and 56-mg/m2 weekly doses. Further dose escalation ceased because of the possibility of severe abnormal LFT changes occurring. DLTs with weekly dosing with lead-in occurred in 1/5 patients at a 56-mg/m2 dose; MTD could not be determined because discontinuation criteria for additional enrollment at that particular dose level were met. As no further enrollment at lower doses occurred, dose escalation assessment was discontinued. Serious treatment-related AEs, AEs leading to treatment discontinuation, and DLTs were all related to abnormal LFT changes, suggesting that TAS4464 administration could affect liver function. This effect was dose-dependent but considered reversible. Complete or partial responses to TAS4464 were not observed; one patient achieved prolonged stable disease. Conclusions MTD could not be determined due to TAS4464 effects on liver function. Further evaluation of the mechanism of NEDD8-activating enzyme inhibitor-induced abnormal liver function is required. Trial registration number JapicCTI-173,488 (registered with Japan Pharmaceutical Information Center). Registration date 13 January 2017


Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (11) ◽  
pp. 851-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantine S. Tam ◽  
Judith Trotman ◽  
Stephen Opat ◽  
Jan A. Burger ◽  
Gavin Cull ◽  
...  

Abstract Zanubrutinib is a potent and highly selective inhibitor of Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK). In this first-in-human, open-label, multicenter, phase 1 study, patients in part 1 (3 + 3 dose escalation) had relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies and received zanubrutinib 40, 80, 160, or 320 mg once daily or 160 mg twice daily. Part 2 (expansion) consisted of disease-specific cohorts, including treatment-naive or relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). The primary end points were safety and tolerability, and definition of the maximum tolerated dose (part 1). Additional end points included pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and preliminary efficacy. Reported herein are results from 144 patients enrolled in the dose-finding and CLL/SLL cohorts. No dose-limiting toxicities occurred in dose escalation. Median BTK occupancy in peripheral blood mononuclear cells was >95% at all doses. Sustained complete (>95%) BTK occupancy in lymph node biopsy specimens was more frequent with 160 mg twice daily than 320 mg once daily (89% vs 50%; P = .0342). Consequently, 160 mg twice daily was selected for further investigation. With median follow-up of 13.7 months (range, 0.4-30.5 months), 89 CLL/SLL patients (94.7%) remain on study. Most toxicities were grade 1/2; neutropenia was the only grade 3/4 toxicity observed in >2 patients. One patient experienced a grade 3 subcutaneous hemorrhage. Among 78 efficacy-evaluable CLL/SLL patients, the overall response rate was 96.2% (95% confidence interval, 89.2-99.2). Estimated progression-free survival at 12 months was 100%. Zanubrutinib demonstrated encouraging activity in CLL/SLL patients, with a low incidence of major toxicities. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT02343120.


2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (suppl_6) ◽  
pp. vi12-vi12
Author(s):  
Samuel Goldlust ◽  
Burt Nabors ◽  
J. Paul Duic ◽  
Nimish Mohile ◽  
Tara Benkers ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi28-vi28
Author(s):  
Matthias Holdhoff ◽  
Martin Nicholas ◽  
Richard Peterson ◽  
Oana Danciu ◽  
Stefania Maraka ◽  
...  

Abstract BACKGROUND Procaspase activating compound -1 (PAC-1) is a small molecule that catalyzes conversion of procaspase-3 to caspase-3 which induces apoptosis in cancer cells. Glioblastoma (GBM) is among the tumors with high concentrations of procaspase-3 and low levels of caspase-3. PAC-1 crosses the blood brain barrier and has been shown to synergize with temozolomide (TMZ) in canine malignant glioma and meningioma that arise spontaneously. METHODS This is a multicenter phase 1 dose-escalation study to assess the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of PAC-1 administered days 1–21 in combination with TMZ days 8–12 at a dose of 150 mg/m2 of each 28 day cycle in subjects with recurrent anaplastic astrocytoma (AA) or GBM. A modified Fibonacci 3 + 3 design is used with up to 4 dose levels of PAC-1 (375, 500, 625 and 750 mg/day). Neurologic toxicity, including cognitive function, is closely monitored throughout the trial. INTERIM DATA: A total of 14 subjects have been enrolled to-date. Of these, 7 at dose level 1, PAC-1 375 mg/day (6 GBM, 1 AA; median age 58y, range 25–75) and 7 at dose level 2, PAC-1 500 mg/day (5 GBM, 2 AA; median age 51y, range 35–60). Best responses to-date were 2 subjects with a partial response and 2 with stable disease. Grade 3 (hepatotoxicity) and 4 (cerebral edema) was reported as possibly related to PAC-1 in 1 patient at dose level 1. The median number of cycles received was 4 (range, 1–12+) at dose level 1 and 2 (range, 1–3) at dose level 2. Enrollment to dose level 2 has been completed and data analysis is ongoing. Updated response and toxicity as well as pharmacokinetic data will be presented.


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