scholarly journals First-in-human phase I/Ib open-label dose-escalation study of GWN323 (anti-GITR) as a single agent and in combination with spartalizumab (anti-PD-1) in patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphomas

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e002863
Author(s):  
Sarina A Piha-Paul ◽  
Ravit Geva ◽  
Tira J Tan ◽  
Darren WT Lim ◽  
Cinta Hierro ◽  
...  

BackgroundGWN323 is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) against the glucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor-related protein. This first-in-human, open-label phase I/Ib study aimed to investigate the safety and tolerability and to identify the recommended doses of GWN323 with/without spartalizumab, an anti-programmed cell death receptor-1 agent, for future studies. Pharmacokinetics, preliminary efficacy and efficacy biomarkers were also assessed.MethodsPatients (aged ≥18 years) with advanced/metastatic solid tumors with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of ≤2 were included. GWN323 (10–1500 mg) or GWN323+spartalizumab (GWN323 10–750 mg+spartalizumab 100–300 mg) were administered intravenously at various dose levels and schedules during the dose-escalation phase. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were assessed during the first 21 days in a single-agent arm and 42 days in a combination arm. Adverse events (AEs) were graded per National Cancer Institute-Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events V.4.03 and efficacy was assessed using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors V.1.1.ResultsOverall, 92 patients (single-agent, n=39; combination, n=53) were included. The maximum administered doses (MADs) in the single-agent and combination arms were GWN323 1500 mg every 3 weeks (q3w) and GWN323 750 mg+spartalizumab 300 mg q3w, respectively. No DLTs were observed with single-agent treatment. Three DLTs (6%, all grade ≥3) were noted with combination treatment: blood creatine phosphokinase increase, respiratory failure and small intestinal obstruction. Serious AEs were reported in 30.8% and 34.0%, and drug-related AEs were reported in 82.1% and 77.4% of patients with single-agent and combination treatments, respectively. Disease was stable in 7 patients and progressed in 26 patients with single-agent treatment. In combination arm patients, 1 had complete response (endometrial cancer); 3, partial response (rectal cancer, adenocarcinoma of colon and melanoma); 14, stable disease; and 27, disease progression. GWN323 exhibited a pharmacokinetic profile typical of mAbs with a dose-dependent increase in the pharmacokinetic exposure. Inconsistent decreases in regulatory T cells and increases in CD8+ T cells were observed in the combination arm. Gene expression analyses showed no significant effect of GWN323 on interferon-γ or natural killer-cell signatures.ConclusionsGWN323, as a single agent and in combination, was well tolerated in patients with relapsed/refractory solid tumors. The MAD was 1500 mg q3w for single-agent and GWN323 750 mg+spartalizumab 300 mg q3w for combination treatments. Minimal single-agent activity and modest clinical benefit were observed with the spartalizumab combination.Trial registration numberNCT02740270.

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 .


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


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 102-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
David S. Hong ◽  
Brian A. Van Tine ◽  
Anthony J. Olszanski ◽  
Melissa Lynne Johnson ◽  
David A. Liebner ◽  
...  

102 Background: MAGE-A4 is a cancer/testis antigen with expression in many solid tumors promoting cell growth by preventing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. This study (NCT03132922) evaluated safety and efficacy of SPEAR T-cells directed against the MAGE-A4 peptide expressed in 9 tumor types. Methods: This Phase I dose-escalation, expansion trial evaluated patients (pt) who were HLA-A*02 positive with advanced cancers that expressed the MAGE-A4 protein. Autologous T-cells from eligible patients were isolated, transduced with a lentiviral vector containing the MAGE-A4c1032 TCR, and expanded. Prior to ADP-A2M4 infusion, pts received a lymphodepletion regimen of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine. Cohorts 1, 2, 3, and expansion were to receive transduced cell doses of up to: 0.12 × 109, 1.2 × 109, 6 × 109, and 10 x 109, respectively. Results: As of 23 October 2019, 9 pts were treated in dose escalation with no DLTs; 25 pts were treated in expansion. Median age was 56.5 yr (range: 31-78). All pts received prior chemotherapy. Most common ( > 30%) AEs ≥Grade 3 were lymphopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and febrile neutropenia. Two pts had trial-related deaths (aplastic anemia and CVA) leading to modification of the lymphodepletion regimen and eligibility criteria. In Cohort 3/expansion (28 pts), Best Overall Response was PR (7), SD (11), PD (5), non-evaluable (5). All PRs, at the time of data cut-off, were in patients with synovial sarcoma. Transduced T-cells were detectable in all patients. Tumor infiltration of SPEAR T-cells was detectable in several cohort 3/expansion pts. Conclusions: The Phase I single agent ADP-A2M4 trial will complete enrollment shortly and updated data will be presented. ADP-A2M4 shows promising efficacy and a manageable safety profile at a dose range of 1.2 – 10 × 109. Clinical activity in various tumors has led to a separate on-going low dose radiation sub-study of this trial, a Phase II trial in sarcoma (SPEARHEAD-1, NCT04044768), and a Phase I trial (SURPASS, NCT04044859) with ADP-A2M4CD8, a next-generation SPEAR T-cell targeting MAGE-A4. Clinical trial information: NCT03132922.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-154
Author(s):  
Richard D. Baird ◽  
Constanza Linossi ◽  
Mark Middleton ◽  
Simon Lord ◽  
Adrian Harris ◽  
...  

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.


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 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS352-TPS352
Author(s):  
Shubham Pant ◽  
Michel Ducreux ◽  
James J. Harding ◽  
Milind M. Javle ◽  
Do-Youn Oh ◽  
...  

TPS352 Background: Advanced biliary tract cancers (BTCs), including gallbladder cancer (GBC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CC), have a poor prognosis. Zanidatamab (ZW25) is a novel bispecific antibody that targets HER2 domains ECD2 and ECD4, resulting in increased antibody binding density and improved receptor internalization and downregulation relative to trastuzumab. In an ongoing phase I trial (ZWI-ZW25-101; NCT02892123), single-agent zanidatamab was well tolerated and showed promising anti-tumor activity across HER2-expressing solid tumors, including BTCs. These results formed the basis for a phase IIb study of zanidatamab in patients with BTC. Methods: Study ZWI-ZW25-203 (NCT04466891) is a global, multicenter, open-label, single-arm, phase IIb trial designed to evaluate the anti-tumor activity of zanidatamab monotherapy in patients with HER2-amplified, inoperable and advanced or metastatic BTCs, including GBC and CC. Patients must have received at least 1 prior gemcitabine-containing systemic chemotherapy regimen for advanced disease and have experienced disease progression after (or developed intolerance to) their most recent prior therapy. New or archival tumor tissue is required from all patients for HER2 amplification and protein expression testing at a central lab using in situ hybridization (ISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays. Approximately 100 patients with HER2 amplification by ISH will be enrolled. Zanidatamab 20 mg/kg will be administered intravenously every 2 weeks until one of the treatment discontinuation criteria is met. The primary endpoint of the study is the confirmed objective response rate (ORR) by independent central review per the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1). Secondary endpoints include duration of response (DOR), proportion of patients with DOR ≥ 16 weeks, disease control rate, progression-free survival, overall survival, safety, quality of life, and disease-related pain. The safety and tolerability of zanidatamab will be assessed by recording the frequency and severity of adverse events, serious adverse events, and laboratory abnormalities, as well as the frequency of zanidatamab dose modifications. The study is currently open for enrollment. Clinical trial information: NCT04466891.


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.


Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 284-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas G Martin ◽  
Stephen A. Strickland ◽  
Martha Glenn ◽  
Wei Zheng ◽  
Nikki Daskalakis ◽  
...  

Abstract Background SAR650984 (SAR) is a naked humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds selectively to the human surface antigen CD38 highly expressed in multiple myeloma cells and other hematological malignancies. SAR kills tumor cells via 3 different biological mechanisms: Antibody-dependent cellular-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) and Induction of apoptosis (pro-apoptosis). Here we present preliminary data from the ongoing first in human, Phase I dose escalation study of SAR in patients with selected CD38+ hematological malignancies. (clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01084252) Objectives The primary objective is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Secondary objectives include characterization of safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), immunogenicity and disease response. Methods SAR is administered as a single agent IV infusion every week (QW) or every 2 weeks (Q2W) to adult patients with selected CD38+ hematological malignancies who have progressed on or after standard therapy or for whom no effective standard therapy exists. An accelerated dose escalation schedule was used for the first 5 dose levels (DL) (0.0001 mg/kg to 0.1 mg/kg Q2W), with one evaluable patient per DL unless DLT was experienced. All subsequent DL (0.3 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, 5mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg Q2W and 10 mg/kg QW), followed the classic 3+3 design for dose escalation based on DLT. Results 32 patients have been treated across all DLs including 3 patients with NHL, 2 with CLL, and 27 with MM. The 20 mg/kg Q2W and 10 mg/kg QW DLs are currently being evaluated and the MTD has not been reached. DLTs have been limited to Grade (G) 2 infusion reactions during cycle 1 with 1 at DL 0.3 mg/kg and 1 at DL 3.0 mg/kg. This was mitigated by the implementation of routine pretreatment with methylprednisone, diphenhydramine, ranitidine and acetaminophen. The most frequent occurring adverse events (≥ 10%) all DL, regardless of causality, are fatigue (46.9%), nausea (31.3%), pyrexia (28.1%), cough (25%), vomiting (21.9%), hypercalcemia (18.8%), with headache, constipation, bone pain, chills and diarrhea each occurring in 15.6% of patients. In addition, pneumonia, anemia, dysgeusia and hypokalemia each occurred in 12.5% of patients. Serious adverse events considered related to therapy include G 3 pneumonia (6.3%) associated with fever (3.1%), hyperglycemia (3.1%) and one Grade 2 infusion reaction (3.1%). Of the 19 patients treated at DL 1.0 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg Q2W, 1 had CLL, 1 had NHL and 17 had MM. The 17 MM patients were older and heavily pretreated patients; median age of 64 years (range: 55-74); and median of seven prior regimens (range: 2-14). All MM patients had received prior lenalidomide and bortezomib. The median time from diagnosis to first SAR650984 dosing was 6. 8 years (range 1.8 – 16.8 years). Responses in this group (fig 1), according to EBMT MM criteria, included 1 PR at 1 mg/kg (n = 3) and 5 mg/kg (n=3), and 1 MR at DL 3 mg/kg (n = 6). The 10 mg/kg DL demonstrated 3 PR and 2 SD among 6 MM patients treated. For the 19 patients treated at or above the 1 mg/kg DL the median time on treatment is 8 weeks (range 2-50 weeks). Immunogenicity studies show no anti-SAR antibodies. Receptor Occupancy could be detected from DL 1 mg/kg and reached a range of 84.1 to 97.7 % at 10 mg/kg. PK analysis show a more than dose proportional increase of exposure over the 0.03 to 10 mg/kg dose range with clearance in a similar range between 5 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg. No accumulation was observed based on Cmax at cycle 2 over the 0.03 to 3 mg/kg dose range. Tumor growth inhibition threshold was reached at Cmax for 1 patient at DL 5 mg/kg and 5 patients at DL 10 mg/kg. Conclusion The safety profile of SAR is predictable and manageable and the MTD has not been reached. SAR demonstrates encouraging single agent activity in patients with heavily pretreated RRMM and warrants further evaluation in this patient population. Disclosures: Zheng: sanofi: Employment. Daskalakis:sanofi: Employment.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2578-2578
Author(s):  
Devalingam Mahalingam ◽  
Montaser F. Shaheen ◽  
John Sarantopoulos ◽  
Steven Weitman ◽  
Beppino C. Giovanella ◽  
...  

2578 Background: CZ48, the 20-O-propionate ester of camptothecin (CPT), is a prodrug of CPT first described by Cao et al. in 1998. The side-chain is enzymatically cleaved in tissues. This gives rise to CPT, a potent inhibitor of topoisomerase I. Methods: An open-label, single-arm, dose-escalation Phase I study was performed to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of CZ48 in patients with advanced solid tumors. Initial dosing started qd po 80mg/m2, advancing to 2560mg/m2 for 21 consecutive days, followed by 7 days rest. Dosing was restarted in cohorts of 3 patients tid po at 18mg/m2 and escalated to 1g/m2on a 5 days on, 2 days off schedule for 28 days. Patients were prescreened by measuring CPT levels in plasma following a single pilot dose of CZ48. Dose was doubled until occurrence of at least Grade 2 adverse event, at which time 3+3 patient cohorts with a dose escalation of 33%-100% were implemented. DLT in 2/6 patients defined the MTD as the preceding DLT dose. PK parameters were measured prior to dosing, days 1-5, and day 28 of Cycle 1. Results: Poor absorption led to initial qd dosing reaching 2560mg/m2 with no signs of DLT. Subsequent tid dosing showed improved plasma levels and arrival at DLT. 34 patients were treated across 8 dose levels from 18 to 1000 mg/m2. The most frequent study-related adverse effects were cystitis, vomiting, diarrhea and fatigue. Grade IV toxicities observed were febrile neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. Preliminary PK data in the qd dosing showed poor correlation between dose and Cmax or AUC, while PK in tid patients showed slightly improved correlation between dose and both CZ48 AUC (Pearson's correlation coefficient ϱ=0.476, p<0.01) and CZ48 Cmax(ϱ =0.51, p<0.01). Evidence of clinical activity with stable disease ≥ 6 months was observed in 2 heavily pre-treated colon and one breast cancer patient. Conclusions: The MTD of tid po CZ48 administered 5 days on, 2 days off of 28-day cycle is between 750 mg/m2 and 576 mg/m2. Overall toxicity is relatively mild, with DLT being cystitis and myelosuppression. Even with tid dosing, PK values correlate poorly to dose. A new formulation with 3-5 fold higher preclinical absorption values is being considered for introduction into the trial. Clinical trial information: NCT00947739.


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