Abstract P02-01: Repotrectinib in patients with NTRK fusion-positive advanced solid tumors: update from the registrational phase 2 TRIDENT-1 trial

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).

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Phase 1 dose escalation study of MGC018, an anti-B7-H3 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), in patients with advanced solid tumors.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.2631 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 2631-2631

Author(s):

Sekwon Jang ◽

John D. Powderly ◽

Alexander I. Spira ◽

Ouiam Bakkacha ◽

Deryk Loo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Solid Tumors ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Safety Profile ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Multiple Tumor ◽

Melanoma Patients ◽

Tumor Types

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.

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Tislelizumab in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors: an open-label, non-comparative, phase 1/2 study

Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer ◽

10.1136/jitc-2019-000437 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. e000437

Author(s):

Lin Shen ◽

Jun Guo ◽

Qingyuan Zhang ◽

Hongming Pan ◽

Ying Yuan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cell Death ◽

Antitumor Activity ◽

Programmed Cell Death ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Chinese Patients ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Dose Verification ◽

Open Label

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.

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A first-in-human phase 1 dose escalation study of spartalizumab (PDR001), an anti–PD-1 antibody, in patients with advanced solid tumors

Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer ◽

10.1136/jitc-2020-000530 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. e000530 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Aung Naing ◽

Justin F Gainor ◽

Hans Gelderblom ◽

Patrick M Forde ◽

Marcus O Butler ◽

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Keyword(s):

Adverse Events ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Wide Range ◽

Tumor Types ◽

Tumor Biopsies

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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A phase I dose-escalation study of TKM-080301, a RNAi therapeutic directed against polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1), in patients with advanced solid tumors: Expansion cohort evaluation of biopsy samples for evidence of pharmacodynamic effects of PLK1 inhibition.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.tps2621 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. TPS2621-TPS2621 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Donald W. Northfelt ◽

Solomon I. Hamburg ◽

Mitesh J. Borad ◽

Mahesh Seetharam ◽

Kelly Kevelin Curtis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Solid Tumors ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Primary Study ◽

Pharmacokinetic Data ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Pharmacodynamic Effects ◽

Expansion Cohort ◽

Anti Tumor Activity

TPS2621 Background: TKM-080301 is a lipid nanoparticle formulation of a small interfering RNA (siRNA) directed against PLK1, a serine/threonine kinase that regulates multiple critical aspects of cell cycle progression and mitosis. Anti-tumor activity, RNA interference and pharmacodynamic effects of PLK1 inhibition have been conclusively demonstrated in preclinical models. Demonstration of pharmacodynamic effects of PLK1 inhibition in patient biopsy samples is an exploratory objective of this first-in-human study. Methods: TKME080301 is being evaluated in an open-label, non-randomized, dose-escalation study in patients with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma. Sequential cohorts of 3 to 6 patients receive TKME080301 as a 30-minute intravenous infusion on Days 1, 8 and 15 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment can continue until disease progression, based on overall clinical benefit. Tumor response is determined according to RECIST criteria. Primary study objectives include determination of safety, maximum tolerated dose and dose limiting toxicities. Secondary objectives include characterization of pharmacokinetics and the preliminary assessment of anti-tumor activity. Five cohorts have been enrolled and a tentative Phase 2 dose has been identified. An expansion cohort of 10 patients began enrolling in February, 2013. The focus of the expansion cohort will be to collect additional safety and pharmacokinetic data at the tentative Phase 2 dose, as well as pharmacodynamic data from mandatory biopsy samples. Pre- and post-dose biopsy samples will be evaluated for potential evidence of PLK1 inhibition using 5’ RACE (rapid amplification of cDNA ends) polymerase chain reaction (to identify the predicted PLK1 mRNA cleavage product), histology (to assess for the presence of aberrant mitotic figures) and immunohistochemistry. An update on enrollment and pharmacodynamic evaluations will be presented. Clinical trial information: NCT01262235.

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A phase 1b/2 study of ARRY-382, an oral inhibitor of colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R), in combination with pembrolizumab (Pembro) for the treatment of patients (Pts) with advanced solid tumors.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.tps3110 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. TPS3110-TPS3110 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Wael A. Harb ◽

Melissa Lynne Johnson ◽

Jonathan Wade Goldman ◽

Amy M. Weise ◽

Justin Anthony Call ◽

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Keyword(s):

Metastatic Melanoma ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Response Rate ◽

Objective Response ◽

Human Study ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Part C ◽

Phase 1B

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.

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TRIDENT-1: A global, multicenter, open-label Phase II study investigating the activity of repotrectinib in advanced solid tumors harboring ROS1 or NTRK1-3 rearrangements.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.tps9637 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. TPS9637-TPS9637

Author(s):

Robert Charles Doebele ◽

Jessica Jiyeong Lin ◽

Misako Nagasaka ◽

Viola Weijia Zhu ◽

Nashat Y. Gabrail ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antitumor Activity ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Previous Treatment ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Resistance Mutations ◽

Open Label ◽

Phase 2 Study

TPS9637 Background: Repotrectinib is a next-generation ROS1/TRK inhibitor with > 90-fold greater potency than crizotinib against ROS1 and > 100-fold greater potency than larotrectinib against TRK. Preclinical studies demonstrated inhibitory activity of repotrectinib against ROS1 resistance mutations, including the solvent-front mutation (SFM) G2032R. In the phase 1 portion of the study, repotrectinib was found to be well tolerated with encouraging antitumor activity including a 91% confirmed overall response (cORR) in TKI-naïve ROS1+ NSCLC pts. In ROS1+ NSCLC pts who received 1 prior chemo and 1 prior TKI, the cORR was 57% at the clinical dose of 160 mg QD or above. Intra-cranial (IC) activity was observed in ROS1+ NSCLC pts with measurable CNS disease (100% IC-ORR in TKI-naïve and 75% IC-ORR in patients with 1 prior TKI). Encouraging antitumor activity was observed in pts with NTRK+ solid tumors. Methods: A global phase 2 study was initiated and is actively enrolling. The primary endpoint for the Phase 2 study is cORR assessed by BICR (Blinded Independent Central Review) using RECIST v1.1, in each expansion cohort in pts with advanced solid tumors that harbor a ROS1 or NTRK1/2/3 gene fusion. Secondary endpoints include duration of response (DOR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), IC-ORR, IC-PFS, and quality of life assessments. All pts need to have RECIST 1.1 measurable disease confirmed by BICR and ECOG performance score ≤1. Repotrectinib is administered at 160 mg QD for 14 days and, if tolerated, the dose can be increased to 160 mg BID. Approximately 320 pts (≥12 years old) will be enrolled into 6 defined expansion cohorts, depending on the status of previous treatment with TKIs and cancer types (see table below). Clinical trial information: NCT03093116 . [Table: see text]

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Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of rilotumumab in Japanese patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2014.32.3_suppl.130 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 32 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 130-130

Author(s):

Toshihiko Doi ◽

Rui Tang ◽

Yilong Zhang ◽

Elwyn Loh ◽

Richard Lizambri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Human Monoclonal Antibody ◽

Locally Advanced ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Open Label ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Dose Escalation Study

130 Background: Rilotumumab (R) is an investigational, fully human monoclonal antibody to hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor, the only known MET receptor ligand. The MET pathway has been identified as a potentially useful target for therapeutic blockade in oncology. R has been studied in multiple phase 2 trials either as monotherapy or combination therapy, including a phase 2 trial in gastric cancer combining R with epirubicin, cisplatin, and capecitabine. A phase 1 study was done to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and PK of R in Japanese pts. Methods: An open-label, dose-escalation study was performed with R at 10 mg/kg (Cohort 1A), escalating to 20 mg/kg (Cohort 1B) if no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were observed. Key eligibility criteria were Japanese pts with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic carcinoma, age ≥ 20 yr, ECOG ≤ 1, and refractory to standard treatment (tx). Pts received R as an intravenous infusion on days 1 and 15 of each 28-day cycle, except for cycle 1 in which the day 15 dose was skipped to facilitate PK analysis. DLTs were evaluated in cycle 1. Results: A total of 9 pts were enrolled (1A, n = 3; 1B, n = 6). No DLTs were noted. As of 17 April 13, tx-emergent AEs were reported in 89% of pts. Tx-emergent AEs occurring in > 1 pt overall were vomiting (33%), diarrhea (22%), decreased hemoglobin (22%), hypoalbuminemia (22%), and nausea (22%). One grade 3 tx-emergent AE was observed (decreased hemoglobin; 10 mg/kg). Tx-related AEs were reported in 56% of pts. One grade ≥ 2 tx-related AE was observed (hypoalbuminemia; 20 mg/kg). 8 pts discontinued R due to disease progression; 1 pt remained on the investigational product. Mean exposure of R (Cmax and AUC) appeared to be doubled as dose increased from 10 to 20 mg/kg. The estimated mean CL was approximately 0.2 mL/hr/kg in both cohorts, suggesting a linear PK from 10 to 20 mg/kg. The terminal half-life of R was about 15 days. Conclusions: R monotherapy had an acceptable safety profile in Japanese pts with advanced solid tumors. These phase 1 safety and PK data support the further evaluation of R combined with chemotherapy in Japanese pts with MET-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Clinical trial information: NCT01791374.

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Trial in progress: A phase 1-2 multicenter, open-label, dose-escalation and dose-expansion study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and antitumor activity of ABN401 in patients with advanced solid tumors.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.tps3157 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. TPS3157-TPS3157

Author(s):

Dae Ho Lee ◽

Aflah Roohullah ◽

Byoung Chul Cho ◽

Charlotte Rose Lemech ◽

Paul L. de Souza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Locally Advanced ◽

Local Therapy ◽

Tumor Type ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Open Label

TPS3157 Background: c-MET (hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) receptor) overexpression, either by gene amplification, or mutation is associated with oncogenic transformation in numerous malignancies including lung, gastric, skin, renal, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. ABN401 inhibits the activation of c-MET by reversibly interfering with the binding of c-Met tyrosine kinase to adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and blocking the receptor's downstream signaling that has demonstrated efficacy in NSCLC and gastric cancer in mouse xenograft and PDx models. This clinical trial is in progress in patients with advanced cancers. Methods: ABN401 is being evaluated in an open-label, non-randomized, dose-escalation (phase 1) study in patients with advanced solid tumors, and dose-expansion (phase 2) in patients with targeted indications and c-MET biomarker expression (NCT04052971). The phase 1 explores ascending daily doses of oral ABN401 monotherapy in 21-day cycles to identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D). A preplanned extension (pilot expansion) study has been initiated based on predefined positive efficacy signals at intermediate doses up to 10 NSCLC patients who have c-MET alteration. Once RP2D is determined, the phase 2 expansion of up to 10-29 patients in four specific tumor-type cohorts is planned, utilizing a Simon's optimal two-stage design to evaluate the clinical activity of ABN401. ABN401-001 study began enrolling patients in August 2019 and is ongoing in Korean and Australia. Dose escalation up to cohort 4 has been completed, enrollment to cohort 5 began in November 2020. AEs are assessed according to CTCAE v5. Tumor response is determined according to RECIST 1.1 criteria and safety findings reviewed by the DRC, which will determine the RP2D and MTD. Key Phase 1 eligibility criteria include 1) histological or cytological diagnosis of melanoma or any type of carcinoma or sarcoma and 2) refractory metastatic disease, or refractory locally advanced disease not amenable to local therapy. For the extension (pilot expansion) study, patients must have NSCLC with MET exon 14 skipping, MET amplification and/or c-MET overexpression. An exploratory study is being conducted for co-development of a companion diagnostic (CDx) system including a CTC device and ddPCR kit through liquid biopsy. Clinical trial information: NCT04052971.

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