scholarly journals Incomplete Complement Inhibition in Patients with PNH on Eculizumab - 5 Year Experience from the National PNH Service Leeds

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 8-9
Author(s):  
Rachael Jones ◽  
Petra Muus ◽  
Talha Munir ◽  
Alexandra Pike ◽  
Louise Arnold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Suboptimal Control ◽  
Dose Increase ◽  
Intravascular Hemolysis ◽  
Post Dose ◽  
Material Support ◽  
Complement Inhibition ◽  
Transfusion Requirements ◽  
Support Research ◽  
Ldh Value

Background Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare acquired disorder characterised by intravascular hemolysis and thrombosis. Patients with symptomatic PNH are commenced on the complement inhibitor eculizumab (600mg weekly for 5 weeks then 900mg 2 weekly). This monoclonal antibody targets C5 in the complement cascade, halting terminal complement activation thus inhibiting intravascular hemolysis. In some patients intravascular hemolysis is not adequately controlled on the standard regimen. Patient symptoms, transfusion requirements and raised Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels are indicators for suboptimal control of PNH and review of eculizumab dosing. The 50% hemolytic complement (CH50) test is a functional assay assessing capability of serum complement components of the classical pathway to lyse sheep red blood cells pre-coated with rabbit anti-sheep red blood cell antibody. Patients with complement inhibited PNH should demonstrate absent lysis. As the test is expensive and difficult to organise, we tested if incomplete complete blockade as determined by CH50 activity would be better to confirm under-dosing than LDH value. Methods The Leeds (UK) PNH National Service reviewed patients who underwent CH50 assay between January 2015 and March 2020. All patients were on eculizumab with clinical concerns regarding suboptimal control of PNH. Patients receive eculizumab infusions intravenously every 14 days and routine follow up from the PNH Service. Serum samples were obtained 24 hours prior to infusions for CH50 assay; LDH values were routinely collected. Complete complement blockade was defined by <10% CH50 activity; intravascular hemolysis was indicated by LDH value >1.5x upper limit of normal (ULN). Confidence intervals were set at 95% and significance set at p<0.05. Results In the study period, 327 tests (median 2, range 1 - 8) were carried out in 146 patients (median age 54 years, range 16 - 89; 74 female). 81% (265) were successful; 19% (62) were unsuccessful due to processing errors. Of the successful tests, 74% (197 in 127 patients) indicated complete complement blockade and 26% (68 in 38 patients) indicated incomplete blockade. Of the patients with incomplete blockade, 68% (26) demonstrated complete blockade on repeat testing and 32% (12) had their eculizumab dose increased. Clinical symptoms of under-dosing in the 12 patients requiring a dose increase included increased transfusion requirements and/or breakthrough hemolysis (7), pregnancy (2; both returned to 900mg post pregnancy) and significant lethargy (3). Of the patients requiring a dose increase, 3 were on 1200mg before 2015; their dose was increased to 1500mg. Repeat testing was carried out in 10/12 patients after dose increase; 8 indicated complete blockade; 2 patients were incompletely blocked at 1200mg and received a further dose increase to 1500mg. Further testing indicated complete blockade in 1 patient; 1 required a 3rd dose increase to 1800mg due to incomplete blockade and ongoing transfusion requirement. Corresponding LDH values were analysed; median LDH for the complete blockade group was 1.16xULN (range 0.54 - 2.16) and 1.28xULN (range 0.76 - 2.38) for the incomplete blockade group. LDH values were not significantly higher in the incomplete blockade group compared to the complete blockade group, p=0.08. There was no significant difference in LDH values pre- and post-dose increase, p=0.38 (Figure 1); median pre-dose increase LDH 1.14xULN; median post-dose increase LDH 1.13xULN. Correlation coefficient shows that CH50 activity was positively correlated with LDH value, r(123)=0.18, p=0.04. Conclusion We report the effective utilisation of CH50 analysis where there is clinical concern of suboptimal control of PNH. All patients demonstrating hemolytic activity on CH50 assays indicated subsequent complement blockade following increase of eculizumab dose. Increasing eculizumab is costly requiring robust evidence of suboptimal complement inhibition; a positive correlation between CH50 activity and LDH values was shown however this is not sufficient to guide clinical decisions. LDH values of the incomplete blockade group were not significantly higher than those with complete blockade, suggesting the use of LDH values as an assessment of complement inhibition in patients with ongoing symptoms or transfusion requirements is not sufficient to guide eculizumab dose increases. Disclosures Munir: Alexion: Honoraria; F. Hoffmann-La Roche: Consultancy, Other: Medical writing support, furnished by Scott Battle, PhD, of Health Interactions, was funded by F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland. Pike:Apellis: Research Funding. Arnold:Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria. Hillmen:AstraZeneca: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Alexion: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Acerta: Other: Financial or material support; Roche: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AbbVie: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Pharmacyclics: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Apellis: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Gilead: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding. Griffin:Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria, Other: Conference Support; Biocryst: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

scholarly journals Thrombotic Events with Neisseria Meningitidis Vaccination in Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, UK Experience

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 35-36
Author(s):  
Louise Arnold ◽  
Richard Kelly ◽  
Talha Munir ◽  
Petra Muus ◽  
Alexandra Pike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neisseria Meningitidis ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria ◽  
Intravascular Hemolysis ◽  
Material Support ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Change In Practice ◽  
Pnh Clone ◽  
Support Research

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare hemolytic and thrombotic condition. Patients can experience severe anemia due to intravascular hemolysis, thrombotic events, renal impairment and pulmonary hypertension. Symptomatic patients are treated with complement inhibitors either in clinical trials or with eculizumab the only licensed treatment in the UK. Due to the mechanism of action of eculizumab, it increases susceptibility to Neisseria infection, including Neisseria meningitidis. To reduce this risk of infection, worldwide practice is for patients to be vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to receiving eculizumab (serogroups A, C, Y, W 135 and B). It was noted within the PNH National Service at Leeds (UK) that a small number of patients deteriorated with enhanced intravascular hemolysis and thrombosis during the period between vaccination and eculizumab, leading to a review of practice. We report five of 121 patients with events in the intervening 2 weeks between vaccination and commencement of eculizumab from 2002-2012:A 44 year female presented with hemolysis and hemoglobinuria, with a granulocyte PNH clone of 99.4%. She was transfusion dependent and on anticoagulation. She consented to the PNH pilot eculizumab study, undergoing meningococcal vaccination as per protocol. Twenty two days later, she suffered an ischemic stroke with left hemiplegia and permanent weakness, resulting in exclusion from the study. Two years later she received eculizumab in the TRIUMPH study.A 37 year male presented with hemoglobinuria and fatigue with a granulocyte PNH clone of 99.58%. He had significant hemolysis, managed initially with warfarin and blood transfusions. He consented to start eculizumab and received meningococcal vaccination. 4 days later he presented with a symptomatic right hepatic vein thrombosis, promptly commenced eculizumab.A 29 year male, with abdominal pain and hemoglobinuria for 3 years developed a stroke and portal vein thrombosis leading to a diagnosis of PNH, with a granulocyte PNH clone of 84.99%. He commenced anticoagulation. Four months after the stroke he received meningococcal vaccination in preparation for scheduled commencement with eculizumab. He experienced a left central retinal vein thrombosis 15 days after its administration prior to starting eculizumab.A 47 year old male, was diagnosed with haemolytic PNH but only had mild symptoms and anaemia. Twenty four years later, he developed increasing hemolysis and symptoms; granulocyte PNH clone of 96.45%. Eculizumab was planned and he received meningococcal vaccination, but presented ten days later with acute renal failure secondary to massive intravascular haemolysis, necessitating emergency eculizumab therapy.A 35 year female, with a granulocyte PNH clone of 99.87%. Although she had active intravascular hemolysis, eculizumab was declined, and anticoagulation commenced. Four years later she consented to start eculizumab, receiving meningococcal vaccination. She was admitted 24 hours later with a stroke and commenced eculizumab the same day, but has persistent neurological impairment to date. See Table 1 Discussion: The close time proximity of these serious events to the patients' vaccinations raised concern that the complement system was being activated by administration of the vaccine, precipitating complications of PNH. It is also concerning that 4 of the 5 patients experienced thrombotic events despite therapeutic anticoagulation, confirming that anticoagulation only partially mitigates the risk of thrombosis in patients with PNH. The decision was taken to administer the vaccination immediately after the first dose of eculizumab, with therapeutic doses of antibiotic (ciprofloxacin 500mg bd) for the first 14 days post vaccination, followed by long term meningococcal prophylaxis (penicillin V or erythromycin 500mg bd) whilst receiving a complement inhibitor. Since this change in practice in 2012 we have commenced eculizumab therapy in 211 patients with no similar complications as described. Thus the change in practice appears to reduce the occurrence of these severe complications associated with vaccinations prior to initiating anti-complement therapy. Whilst it is possible these events could have been caused by the underlying condition of PNH, we would advise colleagues to also adopt a change in practice to reduce potentially significant complications. Disclosures Arnold: Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria. Kelly:Alexion: Honoraria. Munir:F. Hoffmann-La Roche: Consultancy, Other: Medical writing support, furnished by Scott Battle, PhD, of Health Interactions, was funded by F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland; Alexion: Honoraria. Pike:Apellis: Research Funding. Riley:Alexion: Honoraria. Griffin:Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria, Other: Conference Support; Biocryst: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Hillmen:Acerta: Other: Financial or material support; Roche: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AbbVie: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Pharmacyclics: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AstraZeneca: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Apellis: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Alexion: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Gilead: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding.

scholarly journals Inhibition of C3 with APL-2 Results in Normalisation of Markers of Intravascular and Extravascular Hemolysis in Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 2314-2314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond SM Wong ◽  
Humphrey W.H. Pullon ◽  
Pascal Deschatelets ◽  
Cedric G Francois ◽  
Mohamed Hamdani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Total Bilirubin ◽  
Intravascular Hemolysis ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Transfusion Requirements ◽  
Equity Ownership

Abstract Background: PNH is characterized by a degree of bone marrow failure and hemolysis resulting in debilitating hemolytic anemia and an increased risk of thrombosis. Uncontrolled complement activation leads to intravascular hemolysis mediated by the membrane attack complex and extravascular hemolysis mediated by accumulation of C3 fragments, such as C3b, at the cell surface. The only approved treatment for PNH is Soliris®, a C5 inhibitor which targets intravascular hemolysis however, a significant number of patients treated with Soliris® continue to experience ongoing anemia and its associated symptoms. Due to the key role of C3 in the complement cascade, upstream of C5, APL-2, a cyclic peptide inhibitor of C3, acts to prevent both intravascular and extravascular hemolysis. To our knowledge these data represent the first time that PNH patients have experienced significant increases in haemoglobin (Hb) combined with normalisation of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), absolute reticulocyte count (ARC) and total bilirubin. Aims: This Phase Ib open-label, dose-escalation study being conducted in New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia and Hong Kong was designed to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD) and efficacy of multiple doses of APL-2, administered by daily subcutaneous injection (SC), in patients with PNH. Methods: To be eligible for entry, PNH patients are required to have Hb levels < 105 g/L (normal range [NR] 119-180), LDH levels >2 times upper limit of normal (x ULN) at screening and have received ≥ 1 blood transfusion in the prior 12 months. The study will recruit 3 subjects into Cohort 1 and up to 20 subjects in Cohort 2 receiving 180 mg/d or 270 mg/d of APL-2, respectively. Efficacy is assessed by change from baseline in Hb, LDH, ARC, total bilirubin and transfusion requirements. Change from baseline in FACIT fatigue score is also reported. Results: As of 24 July 2018, Cohort 1 has been fully recruited and 17 subjects have been dosed in Cohort 2. Of the 17 subjects dosed in Cohort 2, 15 have been treated with APL-2 for >28 days and 9 have been treated for >84 days. Data is summarized for 14 (and 10) subjects in Cohort 2 who have received 270 mg/d of APL-2 for at least 28 (and 84) days; not included in the summary are 2 subjects who have not yet reached Day 28 and one subject who had underlying metastatic ovarian cancer with a chronic low gastrointestinal bleed, unknown at time of screening, resulting in artificially low Hb and high LDH levels determined to be unrelated to PNH. Baseline Hb was 84 g/L (range 55-110) which increased to 110 (74-135) and 116 (71-145) g/L at Days 29 and 85 respectively, representing a mean increase in Hb of 29 g/L and 33 g/L. At Day 29, Hb levels had increased in 100% of subjects with 57% achieving levels within the normal range. Hb increases were maintained in the 10 subjects with Day 85 data available. In the 12 months prior to APL-2 dosing, subjects received a total of 67 transfusions (average 4.8 per year per patient; range 0 to 15). Except for 2 subjects, each of whom received a single transfusion within the first two weeks of treatment i.e. before APL-2 had reached steady state concentration, no transfusions have been reported for any patient during the APL-2 treatment period. Mean baseline LDH of 2459 I/U (9.8x ULN) was reduced to 197 I/U (0.8x ULN) by Day 29. Mean baseline ARC and total bilirubin were reduced from 193 to 89 10^9/L (NR 30-100 10^9/L) and 39 umol/L to 10 umol/L (NR 3-15 umol/L), respectively. Of the 14 subjects, 13 (92%) had LDH and bilirubin within the normal range, and 11 (79%) had ARC in the normal range at Day 29. The Figure shows mean +/- SE for all available data for the 14 subjects through to Week 12. To date, APL-2 has been well-tolerated. No significant infections or thromboembolic events have been observed. One subject was withdrawn from the study due to progression of aplastic anemia related to underlying PNH. In clinical trials in PNH patients more than 5000 SC doses of APL-2 ≥ 270 mg/day have been administered, representing a cumulative systemic exposure of >700 patient weeks of APL-2 treatment. Summary/Conclusions: We demonstrate that systemic inhibition of C3 with APL-2, controls both intravascular and extravascular hemolysis in patients with PNH as shown by significant reductions in LDH, total bilirubin and ARC. Broad control of hemolysis leads to significant and sustained increases in Hb in the absence of transfusions. APL-2 was safe and well tolerated. Disclosures Wong: Alexion: Honoraria. Deschatelets:Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Employment, Equity Ownership. Francois:Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Employment, Equity Ownership, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Hamdani:Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Employment, Equity Ownership. Johnson:Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Equity Ownership. Tan:Apellis Pharmacueticals: Consultancy. Tse:Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Amgen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; MSD: Research Funding; Roche Pharma: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Novartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Janssen Pharmaceuticals: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Abbvie Inc: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Takeda: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Grossi:Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Employment, Equity Ownership.

scholarly journals Pegcetacoplan Is Superior to Eculizumab in Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Regardless of Prior Transfusion Requirement

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 32-33
Author(s):  
Regis Peffault De Latour ◽  
Carlos M. de Castro ◽  
Jeffrey Szer ◽  
Kensuke Usuki ◽  
Peter Hillmen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Count ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Publicly Traded ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Material Support ◽  
Group Sex ◽  
Support Research

INTRODUCTION Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, acquired hematologic disease characterized by chronic complement-mediated intravascular and extravascular hemolysis. In the phase 3 PEGASUS study (NCT03500549), pegcetacoplan, a C3 inhibitor targeting the proximal complement pathway, was superior to eculizumab (ECU) on the primary endpoint of hemoglobin (Hb) change from baseline at week 16, and improved clinical and hematologic parameters. Additional analyses assessed if any groups of patients might experience further benefit from pegcetacoplan. METHODS Patients ≥18 years old with a diagnosis of PNH and persistent anemia (Hb &lt;10.5 g/dL) at baseline, despite treatment with stable doses of ECU for ≥3 months, entered a 4-week run-in period during which all patients continued their current dose of ECU with the addition of twice-weekly pegcetacoplan (1080 mg, self-administered subcutaneously). On study day 1, patients were stratified based on baseline platelet count and prior transfusion requirements, and randomized 1:1 to monotherapy with pegcetacoplan or ECU for 16 weeks. The primary endpoint of change from baseline (before first dose of pegcetacoplan) at week 16 in Hb and key secondary endpoints (change from baseline at week 16 in absolute reticulocyte count [ARC] and lactate dehydrogenase [LDH]) were analyzed using a mixed-effect model for repeated measures by subgroups based on baseline age group, sex, race, number of packed red blood cell transfusions (&lt;4 vs ≥4) within the 12 months prior to day −28, and platelet count at screening (&lt;100,000/mm3 vs ≥100,000/mm3). The key secondary endpoint of transfusion avoidance was analyzed by calculating the number and proportion of patients who were transfusion-free and also analyzed by subgroups. For patients transfused during the randomized control period or who withdrew from the study, the primary and secondary data endpoints up to the transfusion or time of withdrawal were included, but all subsequent values were censored. RESULTS Pegcetacoplan treatment was associated with significantly greater increases in Hb levels than ECU at week 16, regardless of baseline age group, sex, race, prior transfusions, or platelet count (Tables 1-2). At week 16, regardless of baseline platelet count strata, mean Hb significantly increased from baseline in the pegcetacoplan group and decreased in the ECU group. The proportion of transfusion-free patients was similar in the pegcetacoplan group, regardless of age (≤65 years, 87.1%; &gt;65 years, 80%), sex (female, 81.5%; male, 92.9%), race (Asian, 100%; black, 100%; white, 75.0%), transfusion strata (&lt;4 transfusions, 85.0%; ≥4 transfusions, 85.7%), or platelet strata (&lt;100,000/mm3, 83.3%; ≥100,000/mm3, 86.2%). A smaller proportion of patients were transfusion-free with ECU, regardless of age (≤65 years, 18.8%; &gt;65 years, 0%), sex (female, 18.2%; male, 11.8%), race (Asian, 28.6%; black, 0%; white, 16.0%), transfusion strata (&lt;4 transfusions, 31.3%; ≥4 transfusions, 4.3%), or platelet strata (&lt;100,000/mm3, 0%; ≥100,000/mm3, 20.0%). Similar trends for more favorable results with pegcetacoplan versus ECU were seen across the prespecified subgroups for ARC and LDH. CONCLUSIONS In this prespecified stratified analysis of the phase 3 PEGASUS study of patients with PNH and persistent anemia, mean Hb levels increased significantly more, the proportion of transfusion-free patients was significantly higher, ARC change from baseline at week 16 was significantly lower, and LDH decreases were larger with pegcetacoplan versus ECU, regardless of baseline age group, sex, race, prior transfusion numbers, and platelet count. Disclosures Peffault De Latour: Pfizer: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Amgen: Research Funding; Apellis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. de Castro:Alexion: Honoraria, Research Funding; Apellis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Novartis: Honoraria, Other: Steering committee; Biocryst: Honoraria, Other: Data monitoring committee. Szer:Apellis: Consultancy; Pfizer: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Takeda: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Prevail Therapeutics: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Usuki:Alexion: Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Apellis: Research Funding; Chugai: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Hillmen:Alexion: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Apellis: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Gilead: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding; AstraZeneca: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Roche: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AbbVie: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Pharmacyclics: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Acerta: Other: Financial or material support. Griffin:Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria, Other: Conference Support; Biocryst: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Hamdani:Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Ajayi:Apellis Pharmaceuticals: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Weitz:Alexion: Consultancy, Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Apellis: Consultancy, Honoraria. OffLabel Disclosure: Pegcetacoplan is an investigational drug for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

scholarly journals Management of Meningococcal Disease Risk in Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) on Complement Inhibitors: 18 Years' Experience from the UK National PNH Service in Leeds

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Louise Arnold ◽  
Ray Borrow ◽  
Kathryn Riley ◽  
Talha Munir ◽  
Richard Kelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria ◽  
Inhibitor Therapy ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Meningococcal Sepsis ◽  
Complement Inhibitor ◽  
Material Support ◽  
Antibody Titers ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Support Research

Eculizumab, the monoclonal antibody targeting C5, is the only licensed treatment for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) in the UK. Inherent to the mechanism of action, C5 inhibitors increase patient susceptibility to encapsulated microorganisms, particularly Neisseria meningitidis. The PNH National service (UK), has 18 years of experience treating patients with PNH using complement inhibition. The risk of N. meningitidis is mitigated by vaccination, ciprofloxacin (500 mg bd) on days 1-13 since we moved to vaccination on day one of complement inhibitor therapy, followed by daily prophylaxis with penicillin (or erythromycin). Since a case of sepsis with penicillin-resistant meningococci was observed, patients also have a rescue course ciprofloxacin. Patient education, safety cards, prompt action in case of fever and a 24 hour on-call service for patients are equally important. Until 2010 patients were revaccinated with MenACWY every 3 years. Bexsero (MenB vaccine) vaccination (2 vaccines within first 6 months) with boosters every 5 years was added in 2015. In collaboration with the Public Health England Meningococcal Reference Unit in 2010 a program was developed to monitor antibody titers after vaccination and to revaccinate against MenACWY if titers declined to below protective levels. It is technically not possible to assay for meningoccal serogroup B antibody titers when on Eculizumab therapy. We present the outcome of this project. Methods: Antibody titers to serogroups ACWY were assayed following vaccination and then once per annum. Patients with unprotective antibody titers were revaccinated. We evaluate our practice and review the 9 meningococcal infections in 8 patients. We present disease characteristics, serogroup and outcome, vaccination history and antibody status. Results: Between May 2002 and July 2020, 324 patients commenced complement inhibitor treatment for PNH. 801 vaccinations with MenACWY were administered; median 2 vaccinations per patient (range 1 - 10). A total of 1,671 antibody titer assessments were conducted in 294 patients, median of 4 tests per patient (range 1 - 15). Every test assessed antibodies against all four serogroups. Titers were not assessed in 9% of patients (30), due to vaccination prior to change in practice or recent commencement on treatment. A protective antibody response to all serogroups after first vaccination was observed in 170 / 294 patients (57.8%) and a partial response (antibodies to 3 serotypes) in 51 /294 (17.3%). Revaccination of 51 partial responders resulted in an additional 21 patients with a full response. Revaccination of 73 non-responders (antibodies to 0-2 serotypes) resulted in 32 more partial or full responses. 287 of 324 patients received MenB vaccinations; median 2 vaccinations per patient (range 1 - 4). Eight of 324 (2%) patients with median age 22.5 years developed meningococcal sepsis (see table); patient 5 had 2 episodes. 3 of 5 cases with serogroup B infection were before serogroup B vaccination was introduced. The other 4 episodes in 3 patients were due to Y, C, W meningococci, in one the serogroup is unknown. All except patient 1 were compliant with antibiotic prophylaxis. Patient 7 died from meningococcemia, a delay in seeking medical attention may have contributed, however this was also a penicillin resistant strain. Discussion: We report the largest experience of managing meningococcal risk in patients on complement inhibitor therapy for PNH. Despite our proactive management we had 9 cases of meningococcal sepsis, with one fatal infection. Our most recently introduced practice of prompt treatment with ciprofloxacin if pyrexic on antibiotic prophylaxis will prevent cases like patient 7 with a penicillin resistant strain. Three patients had a meningococci sepsis with serogroups C, W and Y; whilst 1 patient had no check of titers due to recent commencement on treatment, the titres of the other 2 had suggested protective immunity. We demonstrated that a full antibody response can be obtained on a second vaccination in most patients if the first one failed. If no response is achieved upfront or revaccination then further MenACWY vaccination is not likely to be successful. Current practice significantly mitigates the risk of meningococcal disease, however it is essential patients remain vigilant for fever, seeking immediate medical attention stating their diagnosis of PNH on complement inhibitor therapy. Disclosures Arnold: Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria. Borrow:Pfizer: Research Funding; GlaxoSmithKline: Research Funding; Alexion pharmacueticals: Research Funding; Sanofi: Research Funding. Riley:Alexion: Honoraria. Munir:Alexion: Honoraria; F. Hoffmann-La Roche: Consultancy, Other: Medical writing support, furnished by Scott Battle, PhD, of Health Interactions, was funded by F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland. Kelly:Alexion: Honoraria. Pike:Apellis: Research Funding. Hillmen:Acerta: Other: Financial or material support; Roche: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AbbVie: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Pharmacyclics: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AstraZeneca: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Gilead: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding; Alexion: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Apellis: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Griffin:Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria, Other: Conference Support; Biocryst: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

scholarly journals Telomere Length and CD49d Cooperate with IGHV Gene Status As Predictors of Long-Term Progression-Free Survival in CLL Patients Treated with FCR-Based Regimens

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 46-47
Author(s):  
Andrea GS Pepper ◽  
Antonella Zucchetto ◽  
Kevin Norris ◽  
Erika Tissino ◽  
Jerry Polesel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Private Company ◽  
Material Support ◽  
Ighv Gene ◽  
Gene Status ◽  
The Uk ◽  
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Background - Although there has been a revolution in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the challenge remains to identify the right drugs for the right patients. It is widely accepted that CIT, including the 'gold standard' fludarabine, cyclophosphamide and rituximab (FCR), is contraindicated for patients with TP53 disruption and, more recently, unmutated IGHV genes. Also patients with short, dysfunctional telomeres were shown to have inferior outcomes when treated with FCR-based regimens. To date, a role for CD49d in this setting has not been established. Aims - Here we evaluated the ability of telomere lenght (TL) and CD49d to cooperate with IGHV gene status to predict progression-free survival (PFS) in patients treated with FCR-based regimens in the frontline setting in three UK trials, ARCTIC, ADMIRE and CLL4. Methods - The study included a discovery cohort of 245 CLL treated with FCR/FCR-like regimens according to the two UK trials ARCTIC and ADMIRE. As there was no significant difference in PFS between the three arms of the study (P = 0.97), analysis was performed on the combined cohort. The median follow-up was 77.5 months with 157 progressions and 76 deaths. Twenty-nine patients were TP53 deleted and/or mutated, with shorter PFS compared to cases without TP53 disruption (final cohort, 216 TP53 wild-type CLL). The validation cohort was composed of 119 CLL samples derived from patients randomised to receive fludarabine, cyclophosphamide (FC) from the UK CLL4 trial. The median follow-up was 67.2 months with 99 progressions and 77 deaths. Fifteen CLL were TP53 mutated/deleted, with shorter PFS compared to cases without TP53 disruption (final cohort, 104 TP53 wild-type CLL). TL was measured using the high-throughput STELA assay and patients were bifurcated into two groups with either short telomeres inside the fusogenic range (TL-IFR) or long telomeres outside the fusogenic range (TL-OFR). CD49d was measured by flow cytometry and dichotomized as CD49dpos and CD49dneg based on the established 30% cut-off. For IGHV gene status, the 2% cutoff was used to split patients in mutated (IGHV-M) and ummutated (IGHV-UM). Results - In the 216 CLL with wild-type TP53 status from the ARCTIC/ADMIRE trials, CD49d expression was a predictor of PFS (P=0.02; HR=1.46 [1.03-2.06]). In keeping with previous reports, patients with IGHV-UM genes (P&lt;.0001; HR=2.53 [1.79-3.58]) or TL-IFR (P=0.0002; HR=1.97 [1.30-2.98]) showed also significantly shorter PFS. This data was used as a starting point for a risk-stratification algorithm (Figure 1A). IGHV-UM cases could not be further dissected by TL or CD49d expression (P=0.76 log-rank test), their 8-year PFS being just 19.0%; (HR=5.58 [3.70-8.42]). In contrast, the IGHV-M group could be stratified by TL and CD49d expression (P&lt;0.001 log-rank test). In particular, 13/84 (15.5%) of IGHV-M CLL with TL-IFR showed a median PFS of 3.0 years with a 8-year PFS of 15.4% (HR=6.45 [1.84-22.58]), similar to IGHV-UM cases (P = 0.19). Patients with IGHV-M genes and TL-OFR could be further stratified by CD49d expression into categories with different 8-year PFS: 43.1% in IGHV-M/TL-OFR/CD49dpos cases (HR=2.52 [1.08-5.89]), and 75.5% in the IGHV-M/TL-OFR/CD49dneg reference group (Table 1). Figure 1B shows the overlaid Kaplan-Meier curves for this hierarchical stratification. The proposed algorithm was then evaluated in the UK CLL4 trial. In keeping with the known inferiority of FC when compared with FCR, the 8-year PFS was just 5.2% in the IGHV-UM subset, irrespective of TL or CD49d expression. In concordance with the discovery cohort, the IGHV-M subset with TL-IFR had a similar median PFS to IGHV-UM cases (P=0.84). Furthermore, CD49d expression was able to stratify cases with TL-OFR; in particular, 18/104 (17.3%) were IGHV-M/TL-OFR/CD49dneg CLL which had a 8-year PFS of 77.8% (summary in Table 1 and Figure 1C). Conclusion - Our analysis shows that only IGHV-M/TL-OFR/ CD49dneg patients may benefit from CIT; this group represented just 56/321 cases (17.4%) of the combined cohort, suggesting that approximately 82% of patients should be considered for alternative therapies. Incorporation of this algorithm into clinical trial design and real-world practice would enable rational, risk-adapted, clinical management with the aim of treating all CLL patients with the optimal therapeutic regimen in the frontline setting. Disclosures Norris: TeloNostiX Ltd: Current equity holder in private company, Patents & Royalties. Hillmen:Gilead: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding; Alexion: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Apellis: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AstraZeneca: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Acerta: Other: Financial or material support; Roche: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AbbVie: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Pharmacyclics: Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Other: Financial or material support, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Rawstron:BD Biosciences (Intrasure): Patents & Royalties. Baird:TeloNostiX Ltd: Current equity holder in private company, Patents & Royalties. Fegan:TeloNostiX Ltd: Current equity holder in private company, Patents & Royalties. Pepper:TeloNostiX Ltd: Current equity holder in private company, Patents & Royalties.

scholarly journals 673. Updated CLSI Ciprofloxacin Breakpoints from a Multicenter Assessment for Enterobacterales, Salmonella spp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Using MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC Panels

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S391-S391
Author(s):  
Maria M Traczewski ◽  
Denise Beasley ◽  
Amanda Harrington ◽  
Sharon DesJarlais ◽  
Omai Garner ◽  
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Research Study ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
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Abstract Background Updated US FDA/CLSI ciprofloxacin breakpoints were evaluated against data from a multicenter clinical study with Enterobacterales, Salmonella spp. and P. aeruginosa on a MicroScan Dried Gram-negative MIC (MSDGN) Panel. MIC results were compared to results obtained with frozen broth microdilution panels prepared according to CLSI methodology. Methods MSDGN panels were evaluated at three clinical sites by comparing MIC values obtained using the MSDGN panels to MICs utilizing a CLSI broth microdilution reference panel. Data from the combined phases of efficacy and challenge included 803 Enterobacterales, Salmonella spp. and P. aeruginosa clinical isolates tested using the turbidity and Prompt® methods of inoculation. To demonstrate reproducibility, a subset of 12 organisms were tested on MSDGN panels at each site during reproducibility. MSDGN panels were incubated at 35 ± 1ºC and read on the WalkAway System, the autoSCAN-4 instrument, and visually. Read times for the MSDGN panels were at 16-20 hours. Frozen reference panels were prepared and read according to CLSI methodology. FDA and CLSI breakpoints (µg/mL) used for interpretation of MIC results were: Enterobacterales ≤ 0.25 S, 0.5 I, ≥ 1 R; Salmonella spp. ≤ 0.06 S, 0.12-0.5 I, ≥ 1 R; P. aeruginosa ≤ 0.5 S, 1 I, ≥ 2 R. Results Essential and categorical agreement was calculated compared to frozen reference panel results. Results for isolates tested during efficacy and challenge with Prompt inoculation and manual read are as follows: Conclusion Ciprofloxacin MIC results for Enterobacterales, Salmonella spp., and P. aeruginosa obtained with the MSDGN panel correlate well with MICs obtained using frozen reference panels using updated FDA/CLSI interpretive criteria in this multicenter study. * PROMPT® is a registered trademark of 3M Company, St. Paul, MN USA. BEC, the stylized logo and the BEC product and service marks mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Beckman Coulter, Inc. in the US and other countries. Disclosures Maria M. Traczewski, BS MT (ASCP), Beckman Coulter (Scientific Research Study Investigator) Denise Beasley, BS, Beckman Coulter (Other Financial or Material Support, Research personnel) Amanda Harrington, PhD, Beckman Coulter (Scientific Research Study Investigator) Sharon DesJarlais, BS, Beckman Coulter (Other Financial or Material Support, Research personnel) Omai Garner, PhD, D(ABMM), Beckman Coulter (Scientific Research Study Investigator) Christine Hastey, PhD, Beckman Coulter (Employee) Regina Brookman, BS, Beckman Coulter (Employee) Zabrina Lockett, MS, Beckman Coulter (Employee) Jennifer Chau, PhD, Beckman Coulter (Employee)

scholarly journals Prospective, Multicentric Phase II Randomized Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Methotrexate or Cyclophosphamide in Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia: A French National Study. Report on the Interim Analysis

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 1545-1545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Lamy ◽  
Cedric Pastoret ◽  
Roch Houot ◽  
Loic Ysebaert ◽  
Mathilde Hunault ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Sequential Analysis ◽  
Severe Neutropenia ◽  
National Study ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Transfusion Requirements ◽  
Stat3 Mutation ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Lgl Leukemia

Introduction Large granular lymphocyte (LGL) leukemia is characterized by a clonal expansion of CD3+ cytotoxic T or CD3- NK cells. Prominent clinical features include neutropenia, anemia and autoimmune-associated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although the disease is usually chronic and indolent, some patients may be symptomatic and require treatment. No standard therapy has been established due to the absence of prospective clinical trials. So far, low dose methotrexate, oral cyclophosphamide, and cyclosporine represent the 3 main options for initial therapy. In 2014, we launched a prospective clinical trial comparing methotrexate to cyclophosphamide in previously-untreated patients with LGL leukemia in need of treatment. Patients and methods The study was designed as a multicentric, national, open label, randomized, controlled trial on two parallel groups, comparing methotrexate and cyclophosphamide. Patients were included if they had at least one of the following indications of treatment: isolated severe neutropenia (ANC &lt;0.5x109/L) or neutropenia (ANC &lt;1.5x109/L) with infections, anemia requiring transfusions or symptomatic anemia, associated complications such as systemic diseases or auto-immune diseases resistant to steroids and/or immunomodulating agents (colchicin, disulone, hydrochloroquine). They were randomly assigned to receive either methotrexate (10 mg/m²/w) or cyclophosphamide (100 mg/d) for 4 months. Responders at M4 continued with the same treatment until M12 (cyclophosphamide was then delivered at 50 mg/d). Non-responders at M4 were randomly assigned to receive either cyclosporine (3 mg/kg/d) or the drug which had not been administered at the first randomization (methotrexate or cyclophosphamide). Response was assessed using previously published criteria (Lamy T, Blood 123:1182, 2014). Complete response (CR) was defined as a normalization of clinical exam (disappearance of splenomegaly or associated autoimmune symptoms) and a complete normalization of blood counts. Partial response (PR) was defined as an improvement in blood counts which did not meet criteria for complete remission (e.g., ANC &gt;0.5x109/L or decrease of transfusion requirements). Treatment failure was defined as no response or any response which did not meet the above-mentioned criteria within four months after the beginning of treatment. To stop the trial as soon as sufficient information was collected, a sequential analysis was planned each time 20 patients were included and evaluated using the triangular test (Sébille V, Bellissant E. Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 2003;17(5):505-16). The primary endpoint was the hematological CR rate evaluated at M4 (binary endpoint). Secondary endpoints were overall response rate (ORR) at M4, M8 and M12, time to relapse. For non-responders at M4, cyclosporine was compared to the treatment which had not been administered during the first phase. Results From Nov 2013 to July 2019, 99 patients met inclusion criteria among which 96 were randomized. The baseline characteristics of these patients are shown in Table1. STAT3 mutation was observed 52% of cases. After the 4th sequential analysis performed on the first 80 patients evaluable for response at M4, the sample path remained in the continuation region of the triangular test. Thus, the trial has to be continued. At M4, 13 patients were in CR (16.3%) and 29 patients were in PR (36.3%), ORR was 52.6%, 36 patients were considered as refractory and underwent a second randomization: 18 patients received cyclosporine and 17 received methotrexate or cyclophosphamide. Conclusions This first prospective randomized clinical trial in LGL leukemia shows that the CR after first line therapy using either methotrexate or cyclophosphamide is relatively low (&lt; 20%). Recruitment is still ongoing to assess if there is a difference in terms of response between the two drugs. Predictive biomarkers of response will be presented at the meeting. Regarding a 52% of incidence of Stat3 mutation (higher than that previously published), Jak/Stat targeted therapy should be prospectively evaluated in this disease. Disclosures Houot: Bristol Myers Squibb: Honoraria; Merck Sharp Dohme: Honoraria. Gyan:Pfizer: Honoraria. Feugier:janssen: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; abbvie: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; gilead: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; roche: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau.

scholarly journals Bleeding and Thrombosis Are Associated with Endothelial Dysfunction in CAR-T Cell Therapy and Are Increased in Patients Experiencing Neurologic Toxicity

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 32-33
Author(s):  
Andrew Johnsrud ◽  
Juliana Craig ◽  
John H. Baird ◽  
Jay Y. Spiegel ◽  
Lori S. Muffly ◽  
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Bleeding Events ◽  
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Background Treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapies have shown dramatic, often durable responses for relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies. However, it can be associated with significant side effects such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector-cell associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) and life-threatening consumptive coagulopathies. The underlying pathobiology of such hemostatic defects and their distinct clinical sequelae remains obscure. This retrospective study aims at quantifying CAR T therapy associated bleeding and thrombotic complications and their association with CRS, ICANS, and laboratory derangements. Methods 130 adult patients with DLBCL or B-ALL treated between 2017-2020 with CD19 CAR-T therapy axicabtagene ciloleucel (N=90) or a bispecific CD 19/22 CAR construct utilizing 4-1BB costimulatory domains (N=40) were analyzed to determine dynamics of coagulation parameters and platelet counts as well as incidences of bleeding or thrombosis in the first three months after CAR T infusion. Events were included if graded ≥ 2 or if intervention was required. Platelet counts and coagulation parameters were collected prior to lymphodepletion (pre-LD), day 0, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 60 and 90. Results 12 (9.2%) and 8 (6.2%) patients developed bleeding and thrombotic complications in the first three months after CAR-T infusion, respectively. Events are characterized in Figure 1. All bleeding events occurred between days 0-30 (median 17.5, range 8-30), while thrombotic events occurred between days 2-91 (median day 29, range, 2-91). Two (1.5%) patients experienced both bleeding and thrombosis. Bleeding events coincided with the onset of thrombocytopenia and hypofibrinogenemia, and patients who bled had lower platelet (median 22.5 vs. 47 K/uL; p=0.03) and fibrinogen (median 151 vs. 351 ug/mL; p=0.007) nadirs in the first 30 days compared to those without bleeding. Temporally, the lowest median platelet nadir occurred at day 7 in patients with bleeding events vs. day 21 in patients without bleeding, while timing of fibrinogen nadirs were at day 21 in both. Patients with bleeding episodes were more likely to be older (median age: 70 vs. 60 yrs, p=0.03), have thrombocytopenia prior to lymphodepletion therapy (median 117.5 vs. 174.5 K/uL, p=0.01), and have elevated LDH (lymphoma subgroup; p=0.07). Other lab derangements in the first 30 days seen more frequently in patients with bleeding included prolonged thrombin time (TT) (21% vs. 6%; p=0.02), PT (16% vs. 5%; p=0.06), and elevated d-dimer (16% vs. 3%; p=0.01) indicative of a consumptive process. Thrombotic events were not significantly associated with elevated or peak d-dimer values (median 4.97 vs. 2.37 ug/mL, p=0.20). Interestingly, occurrence or severity of CRS was not associated with bleeding or thrombotic events, nor was it associated with marked derangements in coagulation abnormalities. However, higher grade ICANS (grade &gt; 3) was associated with bleeding (42% vs. 15%; p=0.038), thrombosis (50% vs. 16%; p=0.03), and evidence of endothelial activation including PT prolongation (78% vs. 35%; p&lt;0.001), hypofibrinogenemia (57% vs. 20%; p=0.001), and trend towards elevated d-dimer (70% vs. 46%; p=0.06). 13 (10%) patients received anticoagulation for prophylaxis or therapeutic indications that predated CAR T infusion. Four started anticoagulation secondarily for thrombotic events after CAR-T infusion, and one received tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for an acute stroke. In this group, no patients developed bleeding complications from anticoagulation. Conclusion Both bleeding (9.2%), and thrombotic (6.2%) events are observed after CAR T cell therapy, with bleeding limited to the first month in our cohort. Notably, ICANS was uniquely associated with PT prolongation, hypofibrinogenemia, and increased fibrin degradation, in addition to both bleeding and thrombosis. These results suggest that a systemic coagulopathy coincides with high grade ICANS and whether these neurologic events truly represent sequelae of widespread vascular dysfunction warrants further investigation. Anticoagulation was safe in the patients whom it was indicated. Risk factors for bleeding and thrombotic complications should be studied prospectively to develop risk-assessment models and clinical guidelines for management of bleeding and thrombosis (including prophylaxis) during CAR T therapy. Disclosures Muffly: Adaptive: Research Funding; Servier: Research Funding; Amgen: Consultancy. Negrin:BioEclipse Therapeutics: Current equity holder in private company; Magenta Therapeutics: Consultancy, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company; KUUR Therapeutics: Consultancy; Biosource: Current equity holder in private company; Amgen: Consultancy; UpToDate: Honoraria. Shizuru:Jasper Therapeutics, Inc: Current equity holder in private company, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Meyer:Orca Bio: Research Funding. Shiraz:Kite, a Gilead Company: Research Funding; ORCA BioSystems: Research Funding. Rezvani:Pharmacyclics: Research Funding. Mackall:Apricity Health: Consultancy, Current equity holder in private company; NeoImmune Tech: Consultancy; Nektar Therapeutics: Consultancy; Allogene: Current equity holder in publicly-traded company; BMS: Consultancy; Lyell Immunopharma: Consultancy, Current equity holder in private company. Miklos:Adaptive Biotech: Consultancy, Other: Travel support, Research Funding; Kite-Gilead: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Other: Travel support, Research Funding; Juno-Celgene-Bristol-Myers Squibb: Consultancy, Other: Travel support, Research Funding; Allogene Therapeutics Inc.: Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy, Other: Travel support, Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Consultancy, Other: Travel support, Patents & Royalties, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Other: Travel support; Miltenyi Biotec: Research Funding. Sidana:Janssen: Consultancy.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety of Nivolumab and AVD in Early-Stage Unfavorable Hodgkin Lymphoma: Extended Follow-up from the GHSG Phase II Nivahl Trial

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 6-7
Author(s):  
Paul J Bröckelmann ◽  
Helen Goergen ◽  
Ulrich Keller ◽  
Julia Meissner ◽  
Karolin Trautmann ◽  
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Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽  
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Background The primary analysis of the investigator-sponsored randomized multicenter phase II GHSG NIVAHL trial showed feasibility and excellent short-term efficacy of anti-PD1 based 1st-line treatment of early-stage unfavorable classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). Achieving long-term disease control without excessive treatment-related morbidity is of utmost importance when developing innovative 1st-line cHL therapies. Duration of response and development of persisting immune-related toxicities are of concern in the setting of 1st-line anti-PD1 treatment. Methods NIVAHL enrolled treatment naïve early-stage unfavorable cHL patients at 28 German centers and individuals were randomized to either receive fully concomitant 4x Nivo-AVD (group A) or sequential 4xnivolumab, followed by 2x Nivo-AVD and 2x AVD (group B). Both groups received consolidative 30Gy IS-RT and the primary endpoint was complete response (CR) rate at end of study treatment. Detailed methods, patient characteristics and the primary endpoint analysis of NIVAHL have been recently published (Bröckelmann PJ et al. JAMA Oncol 2020). Herein we present extended follow-up of the NIVAHL trial to assess efficacy in terms of 2-year progression-free (PFS) and overall survival (OS) as well as safety with regards to long-term toxicities or organ impairment documented during the first year of follow-up after treatment. Results A total of 109 patients with cHL confirmed by central pathology review were enrolled between 04/2017 - 10/2018 and followed for a median of 20 and 21 months in groups A (n=55) and B (n=54), respectively, for the present analysis. All of the 7 patients deemed in partial remission (PR) at end of study treatment (EOT) converted into an ongoing CR after end of study without additional treatment during follow-up. With no relapse and no death observed since the primary analysis, the 2-year PFS estimates are 100% and 98% (95%CI 88-100%) in groups A and B, respectively, and the 2-year OS is 100% in both groups. With a median observation time for late-toxicities of 14 months after EOT (range 6-26 months) among 103 patients, any potentially treatment-related AE during follow-up was reported in 65% of patients (A: 74%, B: 56%). The highest documented CTCAE grade of late AEs was °I in 33%, °II in 25% and °III in 7% of patients with no °IV-V AEs observed. A total of 54% had at least one late event related to AVD, 47% to nivolumab and 32% to RT, with multiple relations attributable per event. Mean FEV1 and DLCOc did not decrease from baseline (91.1% -&gt; 96.4% and 86.2% -&gt; 83.3%, respectively). Decreased LVEF after EOT was reported in 2/56 patients with available data (4%). After EOT, 18% of patients required medication for adverse events. Corticosteroid ≥ and &lt; 10mg prednisolone equivalent was required in 3% and 2% of patients, respectively, for a toxicity at any time during follow-up. No patient required corticosteroid treatment at last available follow-up. Most frequent toxicities reported after EOT included fatigue (21%), hypothyroidism (17%), respiratory tract disorders (16%), leukopenia (14%) and nervous system disorders (14%). Hypothyroidism was the event most frequently solely attributed to nivolumab during follow-up. The median time to onset after EOT was 5 months and affected patients nearly exclusively female (15/16 [94%]). After median follow-up of 10 months (range 0-21), hypothyroidism remained unchanged in 10 of 16 affected patients and resolved in 3 patients. Conclusion The excellent disease control of concomitant and sequential nivolumab and AVD in early-stage unfavorable cHL is confirmed with the currently available follow-up. Treatment-related toxicities ongoing or emerging during follow-up are predominantly associated with chemo- and/or RT. The most frequent nivolumab-associated late toxicity is hypothyroidism. No patient currently requires chronic corticosteroid treatment. Disclosures Bröckelmann: Bristol Myers Squibb: Honoraria, Research Funding; Takeda: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; MSD Sharp & Dohme: Research Funding. Keller:Bristol Myers Squibb: Honoraria, Other: Travel support, Speakers Bureau. Meissner:Celgene: Other: Travel support; Bristol Myers Squibb: Other: Travel support; Takeda: Other: Travel support; Merck Sharp & Dohme: Other: Travel support; Hexal: Other: Travel support. Trautmann:Bristol Myers Squibb: Honoraria. Kerkhoff:BMS: Honoraria. Hüttmann:Celgene: Honoraria, Other: TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS, EXPENSES (paid by any for-profit health care company); Lead Discovery Center GmbH: Consultancy; Seattle Genetics: Research Funding; Gilead: Honoraria; University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany: Current Employment; Roche: Other: Travel expenses; Takeda: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Other: TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS, EXPENSES (paid by any for-profit health care company). Zimmermann:Takeda: Consultancy, Honoraria, Other: Travel Expenses; Bristol-Myers Squibb: Other: Travel Expenses; MSD: Other: Travel Expenses; Novartis: Other: Travel Expenses. Fuchs:Bristol Myers Squibb: Honoraria, Research Funding; Affimed: Honoraria; Takeda: Honoraria; Amgen: Honoraria; Celgene: Honoraria. von Tresckow:Takeda: Honoraria, Other: Travel support, Research Funding; Novartis: Other: Travel support, Research Funding; Takeda: Honoraria, Other: Travel support, Research Funding; MSD Sharp & Dohme: Honoraria, Research Funding; Roche: Honoraria; Kite/Gilead: Honoraria; Pfizer: Honoraria; Amgen: Honoraria. Borchmann:Takeda: Research Funding; Bristol Myers Squibb: Research Funding. Engert:Bristol Myers Squibb: Honoraria, Research Funding; Affimed Therapeutics: Research Funding; Takeda: Honoraria, Research Funding; MSD Sharp & Dohme: Honoraria; AstraZeneca: Honoraria; Sandoz: Honoraria. OffLabel Disclosure: Nivolumab 240mg Q2W alone or in combination with AVD for 1st-line treatment of classical Hodgkin lymphoma.

scholarly journals Which One, Generic Vs Original Glivec Is More Effective in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 4156-4156
Author(s):  
Ekin Kircali ◽  
Guldane Cengiz Seval ◽  
Sinem Civriz Bozdag ◽  
Selami Kocak Toprak ◽  
Meltem Kurt Yuksel ◽  
...  
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Treatment Failure ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Optimal Response ◽  
Generic Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
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Introduction:Generic imatinib formulations are increasingly being used as more affordable alternatives worldwide and a few studies have evaluated the safety and efficacy of these formulations prospectively. We have retrospectively analyzed our CML cohort in terms of first line treatment of Glivec versus generic imatinib. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of generic imatinib products in chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia as first line treatment. Methods:We have retrospectively analyzed our CML cohort from January 2000 to December 2018 treated with either Glivec or one of generic imatinib formulations. All of our patients (with 1 exception) were initiated imatinib in chronic phase in less than 56 days from diagnosis. All of our patients were followed in accordance with European Leukemia Net (ELN) 2013 recommendations and national hematology association CML guidelines and response definitions were applied according to ELN 2013 criteria. Event free survival (EFS) was defined as the time between treatment initiation and either loss of hematological response, progression to accelerated phase (AP) or blastic phase (BP), or death from any cause. Progression free survival was defined as the time between treatment initiation and transformation to AP, BP or death while on imatinib. For statistical analyses SPSS version 21.0 was used. All p values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results:A total of 192 patients were analyzed comparing 102 (53.1 %) patients on Glivec with 90 patients on (476.9 %) generic formulations. 99 (51.6 %) were female patients. The median age of our population was median 46 years (14-88 years) for Glivec and median 51 years (19-79 years) for generic group (p=0.01). Risk stratifications according to Sokal, Hasford and ELTS scores were run for both Glivec and generic formulation groups. Most of the patients had low risk according to Sokal (137, 71.4%) and Hasford (116, 60.4 %) but intermediate risk according to ELTS (113, 58.9 %) scoring systems. There was no statistically significant difference in the gender distribution, Sokal, Hasford, ELTS scores and ECOG between the two groups. The median time to initiate imatinib treatment was 23.5 (1- 156) days for Glivec group and 13 (1- 51) days generic group (p< 0.05). But the late onset of the treatment was not associated with treatment failure or death. The median follow up was 119.8 (3.7- 250.5) months for Glivec group and 43.6 (2- 150) months for generic groups, respectively (p< 0.05). This difference might be explained by the fact that Glivec has been on the market for about two decades. Similar rates of grade> 2 hematological and non- hematological toxicity were seen in Glivec (4.9 %) and generic groups (3.3 %), respectively (p> 0.05). The rates of treatment failure at 3 months were significantly higher in generic formulation (6.7 %) group than Glivec (2.9 %) group (p< 0.05). Also, the rates of treatment failure at 6 months were significantly higher in generic formulation (3.3 %) group than Glivec (0.9 %) group (p< 0.05). Optimal molecular response rate at 3 months was 76.5 % (n=78) for Glivec and 32.2 % (n=29) for generic groups (p< 0.001). Also, optimal molecular response rate at 6 months was 69.6 % (n=71) for Glivec and 45.6 % (n=41) for generic groups (p= 0.01). Median EFS was found significantly higher for Glivec group compared to generic group (168 mos (95% CI: 159-177 mos) vs 74.6 mos (95% CI: 56-93); p<0.001) (Figure). Conclusion: We found that complete hematological response rates at 3 and 6 months were similar in both groups, but in early phase of treatment the optimal response rates of Glivec group was statistical significantly higher than generic group. Generic group presented with a lower rate of optimal response at 3 months but 13.4 % improvement in optimal response rates was observed at six months. No significant difference in safety concerns was observed between the groups. We recommend that these results from single center should be clarified in a prospective, randomized study including larger population. Figure Disclosures Özcan: AbbVie: Other: Travel support, Research Funding; MSD: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding; Amgen: Honoraria, Other: Travel support; BMS: Other: Travel support; Jazz: Other: Travel support; Sanofi: Other: Travel support; Abdi Ibrahim: Other: Travel support; Janssen: Other: Travel support, Research Funding; Bayer: Research Funding; Celgene Corporation: Research Funding, Travel support; Takeda: Honoraria, Other: Travel support, Research Funding; Archigen: Research Funding; Roche: Other: Travel support, Research Funding. Beksac:Celgene: Speakers Bureau; Janssen: Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Amgen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Takeda: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau.

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