386 Phase I/Ib first-in-human study of HEK-NIZ985, a recombinant IL-15/IL-15Rα heterodimer, alone and in combination with spartalizumab, in adults with advanced and metastatic solid tumors

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A411-A411
Author(s):  
Rom Leidner ◽  
Andrea Wang-Gillam ◽  
Sumati Gupta ◽  
Robert Wesolowski ◽  
Douglas McNeel ◽  
...  

BackgroundHEK-NIZ985 (NIZ985) is a recombinant heterodimer of IL-15/IL-15Rα that expands effector lymphocytes and antitumor activity in animal models and a human clinical trial. We report interim data from the first-in-human study of NIZ985.MethodsCNIZ985X2102J is an open-label Phase I/Ib dose-escalation/expansion trial evaluating the safety of subcutaneous NIZ985 three-times-weekly (TIW; 2-weeks-on/2-weeks-off) or once-weekly (QW; 3-weeks-on/1-week-off) as a single agent (SA) or in combination (CM) dosing with 400 mg of the PD-1 inhibitor spartalizumab every 4 weeks, in adults with metastatic/unresectable solid tumors. SA dosing was 0.25–4 µg/kg TIW or 2–10 µg/kg QW; CM dosing was 1 µg/kg TIW or 2–4 µg/kg QW. The primary objective was to characterize the safety and tolerability of NIZ985 ± spartalizumab. Data are presented for dose escalation, and CM-TIW expansion.ResultsOverall, 83 patients entered dose escalation (n=47) or CM-TIW expansion (n=36), of whom 63.8% (30/47) and 69.4% (25/36), respectively, had received ≥3 prior lines of antineoplastic treatment. At data cut-off (March 2, 2020), 91.6% (76/83) had discontinued study treatment. Adverse events (AEs) are summarized below (table 1). There were no dose-limiting toxicities during the first 28-day cycle in any cohort. Systemic skin AEs (Cycle 2) occurred in three SA-TIW patients receiving 2 or 4 µg/kg (bullous pemphigoid, purpura, vasculitis), limiting TIW escalation and initiating QW dose exploration; these were not observed at 1 µg/kg TIW (± spartalizumab) or for QW doses up to 10 µg/kg. CM-TIW dose expansion was therefore at 1 µg/kg; the recommended QW expansion dose is currently undetermined. For SA NIZ985, best overall response (RECIST 1.1) was stable disease (SD; 8/27 patients [29.6%]). Objective responses for NIZ985 plus spartalizumab (3/56 partial response [PR; 5.3%], 15/56 SD [26.8%]) occurred in both immuno-oncology treatment (IO)-naïve and IO-experienced patients, including 5/8 IO-experienced melanomas (cutaneous: 3 SD, 1 PR; uveal: 1 SD). Systemic NIZ985 exposure was approximately dose-proportional after first dose for ≥1 µg/kg TIW and <10 µg/kg QW, with time-dependent clearance without accumulation. Proliferation of peripheral CD8+ and NK lymphocytes, and increased inflammatory cytokines, were observed for both dosing schedules.Abstract 386 Table 1Adverse event summaryConclusionsNIZ985 is safe and tolerable at both TIW and QW dosing ± spartalizumab. It displays approximately dose-proportional, time-dependent PK, and a biomarker and lymphocyte response profile consistent with target engagement. Limited antitumor activity was reported during dose escalation; however, preliminary responses in both IO-experienced and IO-naïve patients were seen in combination with spartalizumab that warrant further investigation.Ethics ApprovalThe study was approved by an independent ethics committee and/or institutional review board at each participating site.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-154
Author(s):  
Richard D. Baird ◽  
Constanza Linossi ◽  
Mark Middleton ◽  
Simon Lord ◽  
Adrian Harris ◽  
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PURPOSE A first-in-human study was performed with MP0250, a DARPin drug candidate. MP0250 specifically inhibits both vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) with the aim of disrupting the tumor microenvironment. PATIENTS AND METHODS A multicenter, open-label, repeated-dose, phase I study was conducted to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of MP0250 in 45 patients with advanced solid tumors. In the dose-escalation part, 24 patients received MP0250 as a 3-hour infusion once every 2 weeks at five different dose levels (0.5-12 mg/kg). Once the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was established, 21 patients were treated with a 1-hour infusion (n = 13, 8 mg/kg, once every 2 weeks and n = 8, 12 mg/kg, once every 3 weeks) of MP0250 in the dose confirmation cohorts. RESULTS In the dose-escalation cohort, patients treated with 12 mg/kg MP0250 once every 2 weeks experienced dose-limiting toxicities. Therefore, MTD was 8 mg/kg once every 2 weeks or 12 mg/kg once every 3 weeks. The most common adverse events (AEs) were hypertension (69%), proteinuria (51%), and diarrhea and nausea (both 36%); hypoalbuminemia was reported in 24% of patients. Most AEs were consistent with inhibition of the VEGF and HGF pathways. Exposure was dose-proportional and sustained throughout the dosing period for all patients (up to 15 months). The half-life was about 2 weeks. Signs of single-agent antitumor activity were observed: 1 unconfirmed partial response with a time to progression of 23 weeks and 24 patients with stable disease, with the longest duration of 72 weeks and a median duration of 18 weeks. CONCLUSION MP0250 is a first-in-class DARPin drug candidate with suitable tolerability and appropriate pharmacokinetic properties for further development in combination with other anticancer therapies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2556-2556
Author(s):  
Igor Puzanov ◽  
Patricia LoRusso ◽  
Kyriakos P. Papadopoulos ◽  
Christopher T. Chen ◽  
Yvan LeBruchec ◽  
...  

2556 Background: Depletion of tumor-infiltrating CD25+ regulatory T cells (Tregs), which inhibit tumor-specific immune responses, could contribute to tumor eradication. Cami (ADCT-301), an anti-CD25, pyrrolobenzodiazepine-based antibody-drug conjugate, targets CD25+ Tregs. A mouse surrogate has shown potent antitumor activity in solid tumor models. Here we report preliminary data from the monotherapy arm of a phase 1b trial of Cami in pts with selected advanced solid tumors. Methods: The monotherapy dose-escalation part of this open-label study enrolled pts (aged ≥18 years) with selected advanced solid tumors and no suitable existing therapy. The primary objective was to characterize safety and tolerability, and to identify the recommended phase 2 dose of Cami monotherapy. Secondary and exploratory objectives included evaluation of preliminary antitumor activity, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and immunogenicity. Pts received Cami every 3 weeks (1 cycle) with dose escalation per a 3+3 design. Disease control rate (DCR) was assessed (complete and partial responses [CR, PR] and stable disease). Results: At data cut-off (Dec 17, 2020), 44 pts were enrolled, with primary tumor types (stage IVA/B: 27 pts; 61.4%) of colorectal (15 pts; 34.1%), pancreatic (14 pts; 31.8%), head and neck, ovarian/fallopian tube, and renal cell carcinoma (all 3 pts; 6.8%), non-small cell lung cancer (2 pts; 4.5%), gastric, esophageal/GEJ, melanoma, and triple-negative breast cancer (each 1 pt; 2.3%). Median (range) age was 60.5 (33–82) years; median (range) number of prior systemic therapies was 4 (1–9). Pts received a median (range) of 2 (1–6) Cami cycles at doses of 20–150 µg/kg. Median (range) treatment duration was 22 (1–178) days. No dose-limiting toxicities were reported. The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was not reached. All-grade treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in ≥20% pts were nausea (18 pts; 40.9%), decreased appetite and fatigue (each 16 pts; 36.4%), constipation (13 pts; 29.5%), abdominal pain (11 pts; 25%), and rash (10 pts; 22.7%). The only Grade ≥3 TEAE in ≥10% pts was anemia (5 pts; 11.4%). Grade 3 autoimmune AEs (colitis, immune-mediated AE, systemic inflammatory response syndrome) and neurologic AEs (dysphagia and asthenia, but not GBS) were reported in 3 (6.8%) and 2 (4.5%) pts, respectively. 1 (2.3%) Cami-related TEAE led to treatment withdrawal; no Cami-related TEAEs were fatal. DCR was 25% (95% CI: 11.1, 34.7); 11/44 pts attained stable disease. No pts had CR or PR. Conclusions: Dose escalation of Cami monotherapy is complete. The safety profile is encouraging and MTD was not reached. PK/PD data will be presented. 150 µg/kg is the highest dose investigated for single-agent Cami and the highest to be investigated combined with pembrolizumab in selected advanced solid tumors in the current protocol. Funding: ADC Therapeutics SA NCT03621982. Clinical trial information: NCT03621982.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2561-2561
Author(s):  
Leticia De Mattos-Arruda ◽  
Lillian L. Siu ◽  
Javier Cortes ◽  
Yann Berge ◽  
Albiruni R A Razak ◽  
...  

2561^ Background: NVP-HSP990 is a synthetic small molecule that potently and selectively inhibits heat-shock protein 90. HSP990 leads to degradation of client proteins, offering potential simultaneous blockade of multiple oncogenic signaling pathways. The primary objective of this Phase l first-in-man study (NCT00879905) was to determine the single-agent MTD of HSP990 administered once (qw) or twice (biw) weekly to patients (pts) with advanced solid malignancies (preselected CYP2C9 genotypes only). Secondary objectives included safety, efficacy, PK, and biomarkers. Methods: HSP990 was administered orally qw or biw in 28-day cycles. Dose escalation was guided by a Bayesian logistic regression model. The MTD was determined by assessing DLTs in Cycle 1. Eligible pts included those with histologically confirmed advanced solid tumors that had progressed on standard therapy or for whom no standard therapy exists. Results: 64 pts (median age 57 yr: 44% male; 37.5% Stage IV; WHO PS 0/1) received HSP990. 53 pts received HSP990 qw at 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 or 60 mg; and 11 pts received HSP990 biw at 25 mg. Median duration of exposure was 8 wks; 12 pts remained on treatment for >16 wks. DLTs occurred in 7 pts: 4/22 at 50 mg qw (including G3 diarrhea, G3 QTc prolongation, G4 ALT/AST elevations); 2/5 at 60 mg qw (including G3 tremors); and 1/11 at 25 mg biw (including G2 ataxia, G2 confusion, G2 visual hallucination). The 50-mg qw dose was declared as the MTD. Further dose escalation was not possible due to neurologic toxicity. Most common reported CTCAE G3/4 AEs were diarrhea (12.5%), increased ALT/AST (11% each), anemia, or cholestasis (6% each). HSP990 had Tmax of 3 h and T½ of ~20 h. Large inter-patient variability in PK exposures was observed. For qw dosing, approximate dose-dependent HSP70 induction was observed from 5−30 mg qw, which plateaued after 20 mg qw. There were no objective responses; however, 25 pts (39%) had SD. (RECIST v1.0). No pt showed a complete metabolic response (MR; by FDG-PET) and 11 pts (17%) showed a partial MR. All pts discontinued treatment, primarily due to disease progression (84%). Conclusions: The single-agent MTD of HSP990 in pts with advanced solid tumors was 50 mg qw. SD was observed in 39% of pts. Clinical trial information: NCT00879905.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3550-3550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui-hua Xu ◽  
Miao-Zhen Qiu ◽  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Xiao-Li Wei ◽  
Chaohong Hu

3550 Background: MRG003 is a novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) composed of a fully human anti-EGFR IgG1 monoclonal antibody conjugated to a microtubule disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE). MRG003 is presently being tested in an ongoing phase I study for safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary antitumor activity in patients (pts) with solid tumors (CTR20180310). Methods: In the phase I dose escalation study of a traditional (3+3) design, pts with relapsed or refractory cancers received single agent MRG003 once every 3 weeks (Q3W) for a maximum of 8 treatment cycles. The starting dose of MRG003 is 0.1 mg/kg, followed by 0.3, 0.6, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 mg/kg. Observations included adverse events (AEs), dose-limiting toxicity (DLT), and antitumor activity which is assessed every two cycles. Results: A total of twenty-two pts with colorectal (CRC, n = 15), nasopharyngeal (NPC, n = 3), head and neck (H&N, n = 2), esophageal (EC, n = 1), and duodenal (DC, n = 1) cancer were enrolled in the dose escalation. The median age of pts was 56.5 years. The MTD identified was 2.5 mg/kg. Commonly observed adverse events were anemia (50%), AST increase (41%), decreased appetite (41%), rash (36%), pruritus (36%), asthenia (36%), and proteinuria (32%). Majority of AEs were mild to moderate in severity. EGFR expression in patients’ tumor samples was determined retrospectively by a validated IHC method in a central laboratory. Nine out of 22 pts tested were EGFR positive. Among these 9 EGFR positive pts, one with NPC in the 2.5 mg/kg cohort had partial response, four had stable disease (one with H&N in the 1.5 mg/kg, one each with NPC and H&N in the 2.0 mg/kg, and one with EC in the 2.5 mg/kg cohorts). The disease control rate (DCR) at doses ≥1.5 mg/kg was 100% for the EGFR positive pts. Conclusions: The dose escalation study of MRG003 showed manageable safety profiles and encouraging preliminary antitumor activity in pts with EGFR-positive solid tumors. MRG003 is currently being evaluated as a single agent in phase I dose expansion cohorts to further assess safety, PK, and antitumor activity. Clinical trial information: CTR20180310 .


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS2675-TPS2675
Author(s):  
Ben Markman ◽  
Amy Hsin-Chieh Hsieh ◽  
Jermaine Coward ◽  
Matteo S. Carlino ◽  
Sophia Frentzas ◽  
...  

TPS2675 Background: AK119 is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) that selectively binds to and inhibits the ectonucleotidase activity of CD73, a cell surface enzyme that converts adenosine monophosphate (AMP) into adenosine. Adenosine has been shown to facilitate tumor-mediated evasion. CD73 inhibition may therefore reduce adenosine accumulation and promote anti-tumor immunity. AK104 is a recombinant humanized IgG1 bispecific antibody that simultaneously binds to programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T- lymphocyte-associated antigen protein 4 (CTLA-4). Preliminary data from phase I and II studies suggest that AK104 has encouraging anti-tumor activity in selected tumor types and an improved safety profile compared to the co-administration of anti-PD-1 plus anti-CTLA-4 mAbs. Preclinical studies show that CD73 inhibition synergistically increases the anti-tumor activity of PD-1 and CTLA-4 immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Published early clinical data suggests that anti-CD73 therapy in combination with ICIs produces improved clinical outcomes. Thus, AK119 plus AK104 is postulated to have synergistically enhanced anti-tumor activity compared to the administration of anti-CD73 monotherapy or ICIs alone. Methods: This is a phase 1a/1b, first-in-human, multicenter, open-label study in patients with advanced solid tumors that are refractory to standard therapies. The primary objective is to assess safety, tolerability and dose limiting toxicity; and to determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) or Maximum Administered Dose (MAD) of AK119 in combination with AK104. Secondary objectives are to evaluate antitumor activity, PK and AK119 immunogenicity. The dose-escalation phase will evaluate 5 dose levels of AK119 (1mg/kg to 40 mg/kg Q2W IV) in combination with 6mg/kg AK104 Q2W IV using a 3+3+3 study design. Eligible pts will receive a single dose of AK119 on C0D1 of a 14-day “lead-in” period. Thereafter, from C1D1 pts will receive AK119 in combination with AK104 on a 28-day cycle, until unacceptable toxicity, confirmed progressive disease, subject withdrawal, or for a maximum of 24 months. The “lead-in” period is only applicable for dose-escalation cohorts. Any dose-escalation cohort not exceeding the MTD may be expanded to a maximum of 18 subjects with selected solid tumor types for further evaluation of safety, PK/ PD, immunogenicity, and preliminary anti-tumor activity. Cohort 1 is currently in progress with the first patient enrolled in January 2021. For the dose-expansion phase, cohorts of pts with advanced/metastatic pancreatic cancer or MSS/pMMR colorectal cancer will be enrolled. Cohorts of other tumor types may be added based on emerging pharmacodynamic and anti-tumor response data. Clinical trial information: NCT04572152.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS3149-TPS3149
Author(s):  
Melissa Lynne Johnson ◽  
Deborah Blythe Doroshow ◽  
Tanguy Y. Seiwert ◽  
Michael K. Gibson ◽  
Vamsidhar Velcheti ◽  
...  

TPS3149 Background: Dependence of cancer cells on glutamine has made glutaminolysis an attractive therapeutic target in cancer. Prior clinical trials evaluating glutamine analogues for the treatment of cancer were abandoned due to lack of efficacy and/or tolerability. DON (6-Diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine) is an irreversible inhibitor of several enzymes that utilize glutamine as a metabolic substrate. In addition to direct anti-tumor efficacy, inhibition of glutamine metabolism in the tumor microenvironment has been shown to improve T-cell activation and tumor infiltration, increasing anti-tumor immune responses. As such, combining DON with an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI), has strong preclinical rationale. The investigational product DRP-104 (sirpiglenastat) is an inactive prodrug of DON designed to limit systemic DON exposure while targeting glutamine dependence in tumor cells. Methods: A phase 1/2a, FIH, multi-center, non-randomized, multi-cohort, open-label study of DRP-104 is currently open to accrual for patients with advanced solid tumors. This study will be conducted in 4 parts: A) Dose Escalation of IV and subQ DRP-104 (Run-In phase followed by modified Continual Reassessment Method) to define MTD/RP2D. Primary objective of dose escalation is to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and preliminary antitumor activity of DRP-104 as a single agent; B) Dose Expansion of IV and subQ DRP-104 for safety assessment while primary objective is to select and recommend phase 2 DRP-104 route of administration; C) Phase 2a at recommended MTD/RP2D of selected route of DRP-104 in 2 patient cohorts: patients with locally advanced/metastatic NSCLC with KEAP1, NFE2L2 and/or STK11 mutation and patients with unresectable or metastatic SCCHN, in order to assess the safety, tolerability and preliminary antitumor activity of DRP-104 as a single agent; D) Phase 2a at recommended MTD/RP2D of selected route of DRP-104 in combination with atezolizumab in adult patients with advanced solid tumors previously treated with an ICI, in order to assess the safety, tolerability and preliminary antitumor activity of DRP-104 in combination with atezolizumab; DRP-104 IV is infused TIW over 1 hour infusion for 2 consecutive weeks followed by 1 week off. DRP-104 subQ is administered BIW weekly. Study is currently open with 6 IV patients (Run-In Phase completed and at Dose Level 4) and 3 subQ patients at Dose Level 1 at time of submission. Clinical trial information: NCT04471415.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13009-e13009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvie Zanetta ◽  
Jaafar Bennouna ◽  
Nicolas Isambert ◽  
Helene De-Montserrat ◽  
Patrick J. Squiban ◽  
...  

e13009 Background: A is an orally bioavailable, irreversible, ErbB Family Blocker. This open label, Phase I, dose escalation trial investigated the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of A in two parallel dose cohort expansion parts, in combination with either G (Part A) or docetaxel (Part B) in patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors. Preliminary results from Part A are presented here. Methods: Eligible patients (confirmed diagnosis of advanced solid tumors, ECOG PS 0–1) received once-daily, oral dosing of A in combination with G, given intravenously at Day 1 and at Day 8 of every 3 week cycle. Dosing of A started on Day 2 of Cycle 1. The primary objective was to establish the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) based on the occurrence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) observed in Cycle 1. Dose escalation was performed with cohorts of 3–6 patients using a 3+3 design. Initial starting dose level was A 30 mg/day and G 1000mg /m², escalating up to A 50 mg/day and G 1250 mg/m², until the MTD was reached, and followed by a PK expansion cohort of 12 patients at the MTD level. Incidence and severity of AEs were recorded. Results: To date, 19 patients have been treated on study with the following baseline characteristics: mean age (53.7 years), women (63.2%) and number of prior chemotherapies (≤2: 26%, >2: 74%). Twelve patients received 2–4 cycles of treatment and five patients received 4 or more cycles. AEs observed in most patients were diarrhea (89.5%) and rash (63.2%). In Cycle 1, DLTs were experienced by one patient out of six receiving A 30 mg and G 1250 mg/m². MTD was exceeded at a dose level of at least A 40 mg/day and G 1250 mg/m². An intermediate dose level of A 40 mg/day and G 1000 mg/m² is currently under evaluation. Conclusions: In patients with relapsed or refractory advanced solid tumors, the combination of A with G is well tolerated, with manageable AEs. Dose finding is ongoing and MTD, safety profile and preliminary evidence of activity are anticipated to be reported at time of presentation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3640-3640
Author(s):  
Filip Janku ◽  
Elena Elez ◽  
Gopa Iyer ◽  
Noboru Yamamoto ◽  
Daniel Shao-Weng Tan ◽  
...  

3640 Background: LTT462 is an investigational small molecule inhibitor of ERK1/2, which has demonstrated preclinical activity in multiple MAPK activated cancer cells and xenograft models. This first-in-human study was designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of LTT462 in advanced solid tumors harboring MAPK pathway alterations (NCT02711345). Methods: The dose-escalation part of this Phase I, open-label study, enrolled adult and adolescent pts with advanced solid tumors harboring ≥1 documented MAPK pathway alteration with progressive disease (PD) despite standard therapy, or for whom there is no effective standard treatment. Oral LTT462 was given once daily (QD) at 45–600 mg or twice daily (BID) at 150 mg or 200 mg. Objectives were to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) using a Bayesian hierarchical logistic regression model guided by escalation with overdose control, and characterize safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy of LTT462. Results: Sixty-five pts (median age 60 years) including 1 pt aged 15 were enrolled in the dose-escalation; most pts (22%) had 3 prior therapies. Most common primary sites for cancer were in the colon (n = 21; 32%), ovary (n = 9; 14%), and pancreas (n = 7; 11%). All pts discontinued, the majority due to PD (n = 44; 68%). Eleven pts experienced DLTs; 6 pts experienced Grade 3 eye disorder DLTs (4 pts retinopathy, 2 pts chorioretinopathy). Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were reported for 89% of pts, most commonly ( > 30%) diarrhea (n = 25; 38%) and nausea (n = 22; 34%). Grade 3/4 TRAEs were reported in 29% of pts; most common was retinopathy (n = 4; 6%). MTD of LTT462 was 400 mg QD and 150 mg BID. Overall, 8 pts (12%) had stable disease (SD) and 35 pts (54%) had PD. An unconfirmed partial response was reported in a pt with cholangiocarcinoma with BRAF mutation; best change in sum of target lesions per RECIST 1.1 was -33.9%. LTT462 increased plasma peak drug concentration and drug exposure at increasing doses between 45–450 mg QD. Exposure at LTT462 600 mg QD was lower than anticipated, indicating potential saturation of absorption at this dose. LTT462 inhibited ERK1/2 and reduced DUSP6 expression relative to baseline in most pts evaluated. Conclusions: LTT462 is well tolerated. Limited clinical activity was reported with single agent LTT462; best overall response was SD. An ongoing study is investigating LTT462 in combination with the RAF inhibitor, LXH254, in NSCLC and melanoma. Clinical trial information: NCT02711345 .


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e003388
Author(s):  
Kevin Conlon ◽  
Dionysios C Watson ◽  
Thomas A Waldmann ◽  
Antonio Valentin ◽  
Cristina Bergamaschi ◽  
...  

BackgroundNIZ985 is a recombinant heterodimer of physiologically active interleukin (IL-)15 and IL-15 receptor alpha. In preclinical models, NIZ985 promotes cytotoxic lymphocyte proliferation, killing function, and organ/tumor infiltration, with resultant anticancer effects. In this first-in-human study, we assessed the safety, pharmacokinetics, and immune effects of NIZ985 in patients with metastatic or unresectable solid tumors.MethodsSingle agent NIZ985 dose escalation data are reported from a phase I dose escalation/expansion study of NIZ985 as monotherapy. Adult patients (N=14) received 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 µg/kg subcutaneous NIZ985 three times weekly (TIW) for the first 2 weeks of each 28-day cycle, in an accelerated 3+3 dose escalation trial design. IL-15 and endogenous cytokines were monitored by ELISA and multiplexed electrochemiluminescent assays. Multiparameter flow cytometry assessed the frequency, phenotype and proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Preliminary antitumor activity was assessed by overall response rate (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors V.1.1).ResultsAs of March 2, 2020, median treatment duration was 7.5 weeks (range 1.1–77.1). Thirteen patients had discontinued and one (uveal melanoma) remains on treatment with stable disease. Best clinical response was stable disease (3 of 14 patients; 21%). The most frequent adverse events (AEs) were circular erythematous injection site reactions (100%), chills (71%), fatigue (57%), and fever (50%). Treatment-related grade 3/4 AEs occurred in six participants (43%); treatment-related serious AEs (SAEs) in three (21%). The per-protocol maximum tolerated dose was not reached. Pharmacokinetic accumulation of serum IL-15 in the first week was followed by significantly lower levels in week 2, likely due to more rapid cytokine consumption by an expanding lymphocyte pool. NIZ985 treatment was associated with increases in several cytokines, including interferon (IFN)-γ, IL-18, C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10, and tumor necrosis factor-β, plus significant induction of cytotoxic lymphocyte proliferation (including natural killer and CD8+ T cells), increased CD16+ monocytes, and increased CD163+ macrophages at injection sites.ConclusionsSubcutaneous NIZ985 TIW was generally well tolerated in patients with advanced cancer and produced immune activation paralleling preclinical observations, with induction of IFN-γ and proliferation of cytotoxic lymphocytes. Due to delayed SAEs at the two highest dose levels, administration is being changed to once-weekly in a revised protocol, as monotherapy and combined with checkpoint inhibitor spartalizumab. These alterations are expected to maximize the potential of NIZ985 as a novel immunotherapy.Trial registration numberNCT02452268.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3023-3023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Becerra ◽  
Jeffrey R. Infante ◽  
Lawrence E. Garbo ◽  
Michael S. Gordon ◽  
David A. Smith ◽  
...  

3023 Background: Trametinib, an oral MEK1/MEK2 inhibitor, has demonstrated single-agent clinical activity. In vitro studies of trametinib plus docetaxel (doc), pemetrexed (pem) and erlotinib (erl) showed enhanced growth inhibition of lung cancer cell lines with and without RAS/RAF mutations. Trametinib+doc significantly increased apoptosis compared with either agent alone. Methods: This is a two-part, five-arm, phase I/Ib, open-label study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of trametinib plus doc, erl, pem, pem+carboplatin (pem+carbo), or nab-paclitaxel (nab-pac) (NCT01192165). Part I is dose escalation in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors; part II is dose expansion in pts with lung and pancreatic cancers. A 3+3 dose-escalation design was used to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and the recommended phase II regimen (RP2R) for each combination. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were determined during the first treatment cycle (21 days). Trametinib was started at 0.5 mg/day; chemotherapy was given at full recommended doses. Erl was escalated from 50 mg/day. Pharmacokinetic (PK) samples were collected pre-, and 1, 2, 3 and 6 hours post-dose. Results: As of January 2012, 80 pts have been enrolled across all arms except trametinib+nab-pac. Preliminary exposure results of trametinib+doc, erl, or pem suggest no PK drug-drug interaction. The predominant DLT for trametinib+doc without growth factors (MTD = 0.5 mg+60 mg/m2) was neutropenia. When administered with growth factors, trametinib+doc has been given up to 1.5 mg+75 mg/m2 with no DLTs. The predominant DLTs for trametinib+erl (MTD = 1 mg+100 mg) were diarrhea and mucositis and for trametinib+pem (MTD = 1.5 mg+500 mg/m2) were mucositis and febrile neutropenia. The MTD for trametinib+pem+carbo has not yet been determined. To date there are 5 PRs in the trametinib+doc group and 2 PRs in the trametinib+pem group. An NSCLC expansion cohort for trametinib+pem is enrolling. Conclusions: Trametinib+doc and trametinib+pem have shown acceptable tolerability and initial evidence of clinical activity.


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