scholarly journals 701. An Open-label Phase 2a Study of Ibezapolstat, a Unique Gram-positive Selective Spectrum (GPSS) Antibiotic, for Patients with Clostridioides difficile Infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S451-S451
Author(s):  
Kevin W Garey ◽  
Khurshida Begum ◽  
Chenlin Hu ◽  
Weiqun Wang ◽  
Chris Lancaster ◽  
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Abstract Background Ibezapolstat, a DNA polymerase IIIC inhibitor, currently in Phase 2 clinical development for treatment of C. difficile infection (CDI). Its unique mechanism of action targets low G+C content Gram-positive bacteria primarily Firmicutes including C. difficile. Phase I healthy volunteer results demonstrated a favorable microbiome profile suggestive of an anti-recurrence effect. The purpose of this study was to report clinical outcomes, pharmacokinetics, and microbiome changes from this Phase 2a clinical study and to continue to test for anti-recurrence microbiome properties. Methods Ibezapolstat 450 mg was given twice daily for 10 days to patients with mild-moderate CDI defined as diarrhea plus a positive C. difficile toxin test. Test of cure was evaluated at day 12 and sustained clinical cure at day 38. Stool samples were evaluated for C. difficile cultures and microbiome changes. Results Ten subjects (female: 50%) aged 50 ±15 years were enrolled. All ten subjects experienced a clinical cure by the test of cure visit at day 12 and all 10 subjects experienced a sustained clinical cure at the day 38 visit. Ibezapolstat was well tolerated with 1 adverse event (nausea) probably related to drug. Ibezapolstat systemic exposure was minimal with no plasma level reaching 1 ug/mL any time during therapy. Ibezapolstat colonic concentrations averaged 400 ug/g stool at day 3 and greater than 1,000 ug/g by day 10 of dosing. Six of the seven available baseline stool samples grew toxigenic C. difficile of various ribotypes including RT078-226 and RT014-020 (Ibezapolstat MIC range: 0.25-1 ug/mL). Follow-up cultures were no growth starting from day 3 stool cultures. Microbiome changes included overgrowth of Actinobacteria and/or Firmicute phylum species while on therapy. Conclusion Favorable clinical efficacy and safety results were observed in ibezapolstat patients with CDI including 100% clinical cure and sustained clinical cure. These results begin to validate our approach to ibezapolstat development in that the favorable microbiome effects seen in healthy Phase 1 volunteers may be predictive of beneficial patient outcomes, including low rates of recurrence. These results support the continued clinical development of ibezapolstat. Disclosures Kevin W. Garey, Pharm.D., M.S., FASHP, Summit Therapeutics (Research Grant or Support) Michael Silverman, MD, Acurx Pharmaceuticals (Consultant)

Author(s):  
Ming-Mo Hou ◽  
Ching-Liang Ho ◽  
Hsuan-Yu Lin ◽  
Yunting Zhu ◽  
Xiaodi Zhang

SummaryPurpose This study aimed to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles of HLX07, a novel, recombinant, humanized anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antibody, in patients with advanced solid cancers who had failed standard therapy or for whom no standard therapy was available. Methods In this prospective, open-label, Phase I dose escalation study, patients aged ≥18 years (≥20 years for patients in Taiwan) with histologically-confirmed metastatic or recurrent epithelial carcinoma that had no K-RAS or B-RAF mutations were enrolled in a ‘3 + 3’ escalation design. HLX07 was administered weekly by 2-h intravenous infusion at doses ranging from 50 to 800 mg. The primary endpoint was summary listing of participants reporting treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs). Secondary endpoints included PK analysis, serum anti-HLX07 antibody assessments and efficacy. Results In total, 19 patients were enrolled between 1 October 2016 and 16 July 2019 to receive HLX07 at doses of 50 (n = 3), 100 (n = 3), 200 (n = 3), 400 (n = 3), 600 (n = 3) and 800 (n = 4) mg per week. All patients experienced at least one TEAE, most commonly fatigue (68.4%), nausea (47.4%), paronychia (31.6%) and vomiting (31.6%). Serious TEAEs were reported in 11 patients but only one serious TEAE (dyspnea in 600 mg cohort) was regarded as possibly related to study treatment. No dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was reported. Systemic exposure to HLX07 increased proportionally with dose. Anti-HLX07 antibodies were not detected in any patients. Conclusion HLX07 was well tolerated (at dose levels up to 800 mg/week) and promising in patients with advanced solid cancers.Clinical Trial Registration: The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02648490 (Jan 7, 2016).


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


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 100774
Author(s):  
Simon Jones ◽  
Mahmut Coker ◽  
Antonio González-Meneses López ◽  
Jennifer Sniadecki ◽  
Jill Mayhew ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Phase 1 ◽  

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