423 Safety and preliminary efficacy of intratumoral cavrotolimod (AST-008), a spherical nucleic acid TLR9 agonist, in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A449-A449
Author(s):  
Steven O’Day ◽  
Cesar Perez ◽  
Trisha Wise-Draper ◽  
Glenn Hanna ◽  
Shailender Bhatia ◽  
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BackgroundSpherical nucleic acids (SNAs) are nanostructures consisting of radially oriented, densely packed oligonucleotides arranged in a spherical 3D architecture. SNAs have different properties than linear oligonucleotides, including increased cellular uptake, which may enhance efficacy. Cavrotolimod (AST-008) is an SNA toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) agonist designed to robustly activate innate and adaptive immune responses. Cavrotolimod is in development for the treatment of advanced solid tumors in combination with PD-1 blockade. Prior studies demonstrated that cavrotolimod, alone and in combination with PD-1 blockade, increased circulating levels of Th1-type cytokines and activated peripheral T cells and NK cells.MethodsAST-008-102 is an ongoing Phase 1b/2 study (NCT03684785). The Phase 1b dose escalation stage examined intratumoral (IT) cavrotolimod at doses of 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 mg in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors. Cavrotolimod was dosed once weekly for 8 weeks and once every 3 weeks thereafter. The Phase 2 dose expansion stage is examining cavrotolimod 32 mg IT in combination with IV pembrolizumab for the treatment of advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) and in combination with IV cemiplimab for the treatment of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). Both cohorts are enrolling patients with documented progression of disease on PD-(L)1 blockade. This analysis provides interim results of the Phase 1b stage.ResultsIn the Phase 1b stage, 20 patients were enrolled across all planned dose levels. No dose-limiting toxicities, grade (G)4 toxicities, or treatment-related serious adverse events (AEs) were observed. The most common AEs were injection site reactions (ISRs) and flu-like symptoms. All treatment-related AEs were < G3 except agitation and ISR (1 each). At data cutoff, ORR is 21% (4 of 19 evaluable patients) in a heterogeneous population with solid tumors. All 4 responders (2 melanoma and 2 MCC patients) have ongoing responses, with duration of response exceeding 52 weeks in 2 patients. Three of 4 responders had disease progression on PD-1 blockade at the time of enrollment, and one patient had a prior response to PD-1 blockade, but subsequently relapsed off therapy. Regression of both injected and noninjected lesions was observed. Gene expression analyses demonstrated increased IT infiltration by cytotoxic immune cells in both injected and noninjected tumors. The highest dose (32 mg) was selected for the Phase 2 stage.ConclusionsIT administration of cavrotolimod appears to be safe and well tolerated in combination with pembrolizumab. Durable responses have occurred in patients previously experiencing progressive disease on PD-1 blockade.Trial RegistrationNCT03684785Ethics ApprovalThe study was approved by Institutional Review Boards of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (IRB #18-584), John Wayne Cancer Institute (WIRB #20183064), University of Miami (IRB #20180957), University of Iowa (IRB #201810763), University of Cincinnati (WIRB #20183064), University of Washington (WIRB #20183064), MSKCC (IRB #20-174), UC San Francisco (WIRB #20183064), U Colorado (WIRB #20183064), Northwestern (IRB #STU00211083), U Arizona (WIRB #20183064), UC Irvine (WIRB #20183064), U Pitt (WIRB #20183064), and Washington University (WIRB #20183064).

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS3110-TPS3110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wael A. Harb ◽  
Melissa Lynne Johnson ◽  
Jonathan Wade Goldman ◽  
Amy M. Weise ◽  
Justin Anthony Call ◽  
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TPS3110 Background: CSF1, which signals via CSF1R, regulates tumor-associated macrophages and myeloid-derived suppressor cells, both critical drivers of immune escape in the tumor microenvironment. ARRY-382 is a highly selective, oral inhibitor of the CSF1R intracellular tyrosine kinase. The first-in-human study of ARRY-382 monotherapy identified the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of 400 mg QD, with biologic activity at doses ≥200 mg QD (Bendell JC et al. Mol Cancer Ther. 2013;12:A252). Preclinical data supports combining a PD-1 inhibitor with a CSF1R inhibitor (Zhu Y et al. Cancer Res. 2014;74:5057-69). This study is designed to evaluate ARRY-382 in combination with pembro, a potent and highly selective humanized monoclonal antibody that targets PD-1. Methods: This is an open-label, multicenter, phase 1b/2 study (NCT02880371) to determine the MTD and/or recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of ARRY-382 + pembro and to evaluate the activity of the combination in select indications. In phase 1b (Part A), the primary objective is to identify the MTD/RP2D. Up to 18 pts with select advanced solid tumors (Part A) will be enrolled in 2 successive cohorts evaluating ARRY-382 at doses of 200 mg QD and 400 mg QD, respectively, in combination with pembro 2 mg/kg Q3W. Once the MTD/RP2D has been determined in phase 1b, phase 2 will concurrently evaluate the combination in up to 20 pts with advanced unresectable/metastatic melanoma (Part B) and in up to 33 pts with PD-L1-positive (tumor proportion score ≥50) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (Part C). The primary objective of Part B is to assess the pharmacodynamics and antitumor activity of ARRY-382 + pembro in pts with advanced unresectable/metastatic melanoma, and the endpoints include effects of treatment on circulating growth factors and cytokines, markers of bone resorption, and objective response rate (ORR). The primary objective of Part C is to assess the efficacy of ARRY-382 + pembro in pts with PD-L1–positive NSCLC (Part C). The primary endpoint is ORR. Immune-related response rate and safety will be evaluated in all pts in the study. Clinical trial information: NCT02880371.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A291-A291
Author(s):  
Jean-Laurent Deville ◽  
Alain Ravaud ◽  
Marco Maruzzo ◽  
Theodore Gourdin ◽  
Michele Maio ◽  
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BackgroundAvelumab is an anti–PD-L1 monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of advanced UC after disease progression during or following platinum-based chemotherapy and as maintenance treatment in patients whose disease has not progressed with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy.1–3 M9241 is an immunocytokine composed of 2 heterodimers of IL-12 fused to the heavy chains of a human antibody targeting DNA released from necrotic tumor cells.4 During dose-escalation, avelumab + M9241 was well tolerated and showed promising antitumor activity in patients with advanced solid tumors, including 2 objective responses in patients with UC.5 We report on an interim analysis of efficacy and safety from the dose-expansion part of JAVELIN IL-12 (NCT02994953).MethodsEligible patients had locally advanced or metastatic UC that had progressed on first-line therapy, were aged =18 years, had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0/1, and were immune checkpoint inhibitor naive. Patients received the recommended phase 2 dose5 of avelumab 800 mg intravenously once weekly (QW) in combination with M9241 16.8 µg/kg subcutaneously Q4W for the first 12 weeks, then continued the combination with avelumab Q2W. The primary endpoints were confirmed best overall response (BOR) per investigator assessment (RECIST 1.1) and safety. The expansion cohort followed a 2-stage design. During stage 1 (single-arm part of the study), 16 patients were enrolled and treated. A futility analysis based on BOR was planned to determine if stage 2 (randomized controlled part of the study) would be initiated.ResultsAt data cut-off (Jun 3, 2020), 16 patients had received avelumab + M9241 for a median duration of 8 weeks (range, 4.0–25.0 weeks). No complete or partial responses were observed; the study failed to meet the criterion (>2 responders) to initiate stage 2. Two patients (12.5%) had stable disease, 13 (81.3%) had progressive disease, and 1 (6.3%) was not evaluable. Any-grade treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 15 patients (93.8%); the most common (in =4 patients) were pyrexia (50.0%), nausea (37.5%), asthenia (31.3%), anemia (25.0%), and hyperthermia (25.0%); grade 4 gamma-glutamyltransferase increased occurred in 1 patient (6.3%). No TRAEs led to death. Pharmacodynamic effects on the peripheral immune system and results of pharmacokinetic and biomarker analyses will also be reported.ConclusionsThe predefined efficacy criterion to proceed to stage 2 was not met. The combination was well tolerated; no new safety signals emerged and the profile was consistent with the dose-escalation part of the study.5Trial RegistrationNCT02994953Ethics ApprovalThe study was approved by each site’s independent ethics committee.ConsentN/AReferencesBavencio(avelumab) injection [package insert]. Rockland, MA: EMD Serono, Inc; New York, NY: Pfizer Inc; 2020.Health Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html. Accessed July 31, 2020.US Food and Drug Administration. FDA approves avelumab for urothelial carcinoma maintenance treatment. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/fda-approves-avelumab-urothelial-carcinoma-maintenance-treatment. Accessed July 31, 2020.Fallon J, Tighe R, Kradjian G, et al. The immunocytokine NHS-IL12 as a potential cancer therapeutic. Oncotarget. 2014;5:1869–1884.Strauss J, Vugmeyster Y, Sznol M, et al. Phase 1b, open-label, dose escalation study of M9241 (NHS-IL12) plus avelumab in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumours. Ann Oncol. 2019;30(5 Suppl):Abstract 4062.


2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 432-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey R. Infante ◽  
Karim A. Benhadji ◽  
Grace K. Dy ◽  
Gerald Fetterly ◽  
Wen Wee Ma ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2631-2631
Author(s):  
Sekwon Jang ◽  
John D. Powderly ◽  
Alexander I. Spira ◽  
Ouiam Bakkacha ◽  
Deryk Loo ◽  
...  

2631 Background: MGC018 is an investigational ADC with a duocarmycin payload linked to an anti-B7-H3 monoclonal antibody (mAb). B7-H3 is expressed on multiple solid tumors with limited normal tissue expression. It is hypothesized that MGC018 may exert activity against B7-H3-expressing tumors with an acceptable safety profile. Studies demonstrate that B7-H3 is a significant factor in progression and events of metastasis of multiple tumor types, including melanoma. Methods: This phase 1 study characterizes safety, maximum tolerated or maximum administered dose, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and tumor response per RECIST v1.1 of MGC018 in a 3+3+3 dose escalation design in patients with advanced solid tumors. MGC018 was administered intravenously (IV) every 3 weeks. Results: The study enrolled 29 patients of multiple tumor types, which included 3 melanoma patients refractory to ≥2 prior lines of checkpoint therapy. The study completed 5 of 6 planned dose cohorts (0.5 mg/kg - 4 mg/kg) as of the data cutoff of 21 January 2021. The final cohort of 4 mg/kg has 3 patients with ongoing treatment and follow-up at the date of submission. Dosing MGC018 IV every 3 weeks resulted in minimal serum accumulation. At least 1 treatment emergent adverse event occurred in 29 patients (100.0%); most common (≥25%) were anemia, neutropenia, fatigue, hyperpigmentation, infusion related reaction, nausea, and palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia. Two dose-limiting toxicities occurred; one grade 4 neutropenia (2 mg/kg) and one grade 3 fatigue lasting 7 days (4 mg/kg). No febrile neutropenia was reported. The 3 melanoma patients had reductions in target lesion sum of 24.4%, 27.5%, and 35% (unconfirmed partial response) and remain on treatment as of the data cutoff. The recommended phase 2 dose was determined to be 3 mg/kg. Conclusions: Results to date demonstrate a manageable safety profile, with early evidence of clinical activity in pretreated metastatic melanoma. Cohort expansion is ongoing using a recommended phase 2 dose of 3 mg/kg IV every 3 weeks. The planned enrollment includes advanced metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, melanoma, triple-negative breast cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. Clinical trial information: NCT03729596.


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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e000437
Author(s):  
Lin Shen ◽  
Jun Guo ◽  
Qingyuan Zhang ◽  
Hongming Pan ◽  
Ying Yuan ◽  
...  

BackgroundTislelizumab is an investigational, humanized, IgG4 monoclonal antibody with high affinity and binding specificity for programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) that was engineered to minimize binding to FcγR on macrophages in order to abrogate antibody-dependent phagocytosis, a mechanism of T-cell clearance and potential resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy.MethodsThe purpose of this phase 1/2, open-label, non-comparative study was to examine the safety, tolerability, and antitumor activity of tislelizumab in adult (≥18 years) Chinese patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced solid tumors with measurable disease. The phase 1 portion of the study consisted of a dose-verification study and a pharmacokinetic (PK) substudy; phase 2 was an indication-expansion study including 11 solid tumor cohorts. Patients previously treated with therapies targeting PD-1 or its ligand, programmed cell death ligand-1 were excluded. During dose-verification, dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were monitored; safety and tolerability were examined and the previously determined recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) was verified. The primary endpoint of phase 2 was investigator-assessed objective response rate per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors V.1.1.ResultsAs of December 1, 2018, 300 patients were treated with tislelizumab 200 mg intravenously once every 3 weeks (Q3W). Median duration of follow-up was 8.1 months (range 0.2–21.9). No DLTs were reported during the phase 1 dose-verification study and the RP2D was confirmed to be 200 mg intravenously Q3W. Most treatment-related adverse events (62%) were grade 1 or 2, with the most common being anemia (n=70; 23%) and increased aspartate aminotransferase (n=67; 22%). Of the 251 efficacy evaluable patients, 45 (18%) achieved a confirmed clinical response, including one patient from the PK substudy who achieved a complete response. Median duration of response was not reached for all except the nasopharyngeal carcinoma cohort (8.3 months). Antitumor responses were observed in multiple tumor types.ConclusionsTislelizumab was generally well tolerated among Chinese patients. Antitumor activity was observed in patients with multiple solid tumors.Trial registration numberCTR20160872.


2019 ◽  
Vol 145 (9) ◽  
pp. 2450-2458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Weekes ◽  
A. Craig Lockhart ◽  
James J. Lee ◽  
Isrid Sturm ◽  
Adriaan Cleton ◽  
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Author(s):  
Ryan J. Sullivan ◽  
Rodabe N. Amaria ◽  
Donald P. Lawrence ◽  
John Brennan ◽  
Cathie Leister ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e000530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aung Naing ◽  
Justin F Gainor ◽  
Hans Gelderblom ◽  
Patrick M Forde ◽  
Marcus O Butler ◽  
...  

BackgroundSpartalizumab is a humanized IgG4κ monoclonal antibody that binds programmed death-1 (PD-1) and blocks its interaction with PD-L1 and PD-L2. This phase 1/2 study was designed to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of spartalizumab in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.MethodsIn the phase 1 part of the study, 58 patients received spartalizumab, intravenously, at doses of 1, 3, or 10 mg/kg, administered every 2 weeks (Q2W), or 3 or 5 mg/kg every 4 weeks (Q4W).ResultsPatients had a wide range of tumor types, most commonly sarcoma (28%) and metastatic renal cell carcinoma (10%); other tumor types were reported in ≤3 patients each. Most patients (93%) had received prior antineoplastic therapy (median three prior lines) and two-thirds of the population had tumor biopsies negative for PD-L1 expression at baseline. The maximum tolerated dose was not reached. The recommended phase 2 doses were selected as 400 mg Q4W or 300 mg Q3W. No dose-limiting toxicities were observed, and adverse events included those typical of other PD-1 antibodies. The most common treatment-related adverse events of any grade were fatigue (22%), diarrhea (17%), pruritus (14%), hypothyroidism (10%), and nausea (10%). Partial responses occurred in two patients (response rate 3.4%); one with atypical carcinoid tumor of the lung and one with anal cancer. Paired tumor biopsies from patients taken at baseline and on treatment suggested an on-treatment increase in CD8+ lymphocyte infiltration in patients with clinical benefit.ConclusionsSpartalizumab was well tolerated at all doses tested in patients with previously treated advanced solid tumors. On-treatment immune activation was seen in tumor biopsies; however, limited clinical activity was reported in this heavily pretreated, heterogeneous population. The phase 2 part of this study is ongoing in select tumor types.Trial registration numberNCT02404441.


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