Sustained MRD Negativity Might Predict Successful Maintenance Discontinuation in Patients with Transplant-Eligible NDMM

Abstract Background: Multiple myeloma is still an uncurable plasma cell malignancy. Maintenance plays an important role in the MM therapy for decreasing the probability of disease progression. However, prolonged maintenance therapy inevitably brings economic burdens and toxicities to the patients and families. Minimal residual disease (MRD) directed maintenance discontinuation might balance the disease progression and the toxicities. This study aimed to compare the risk of disease progression after maintenance discontinuation between transplant-eligible patients with and without achieving sustained MRD negativity for at least 2 years since post-induction. Methods: One hundred and fifty-seven consecutive patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who had received bortezomib based induction and subsequent single autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) between 2008 and 2018 in our institute were enrolled. Patients discontinued maintenance was identified during regular follow-up. These patients were then follow-up every 6-12 months until disease progression. Results: Twenty-five patients discontinued their maintenance therapy at the median of 29.3 months post-transplant because of intolerability. For these 25 patients, the median age was 50 years old (range 35-68), and 19 (76%) were male and 6 (24%) were female. The frequencies of IgG, IgA, IgD and light-chain-only subtype of MM were 6 (24.0 %), 7 (28.0 %), 1 (4.0 %) and 11 (44.0 %) patients, respectively. There were 10 (40.0 %), 7 (28.0 %), 8 (32.0 %) patients with ISS stages of 1, 2, and 3, respectively. High-risk iFISH was defined as 17p deletion-positive and/or t (4;14)-positive and/or t (14;16)-positive. Fifteen (60.0 %), four (16.0 %) and six (24.0 %) patients had high-risk, standard-risk and missing iFISH, respectively. With the median follow-up time of 25.4 months after discontinuation, the cumulative disease progression rate was 35%±11% at 2 years after discontinuation (Fig1). Among the 16 patients who had received MRD monitoring since post-induction and thereafter every 3-6 months, 9 achieved sustained MRD negativity since post-induction and maintained for at least 2 years after the transplant. None of these 9 patients had disease progression. No significant difference on age, sex, ISS staging, LDH level and high-risk cytogenetic rate was found between patients with and without sustained MRD negativity. The log-rank analysis showed that patients achieving sustained MRD negativity for at least 2 years since post-induction had significantly lower 2-year disease progression rate after maintenance discontinuation (0% vs. 78.6±17.8%, median time to PD since discontinuation were not reached vs. 14.3 months, as shown in Fig 2). Conclusion: sustained MRD negativity since post-induction and maintained at least 2 years after transplant might predict successful maintenance discontinuation in patients with transplant-eligible NDMM. Figure 1 Figure 1. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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Influence of publication year, add-on design, and geographical region on the progression of Alzheimer’s disease: a modeling analysis of literature aggregate data

10.21203/rs.3.rs-17692/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

ningyuan zhang ◽

Xijun Zheng ◽

Hongxia Liu ◽

Qingshan Zheng ◽

Lujin Li

Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Disease Progression ◽

Disease Assessment ◽

Progression Rate ◽

Progression Model ◽

Geographical Regions ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Disease Progression Rate ◽

Disease Progression Model

Abstract Background Our objective was to develop a disease progression model for cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and to determine whether disease progression of AD is related to the year of publication, add-on trial design, and geographical regions. Methods Placebo-controlled randomized AD clinical trials were systemically searched in public databases. Longitudinal placebo response (mean change from baseline in the cognitive subscale of the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale [ADAS-cog]) and the corresponding demographic information were extracted to establish a disease progression model. Covariate screening and subgroup analyses were performed to identify potential factors affecting the disease progression rate. Results A total of 142 publications (148 trials) were included in this model-based meta-analysis. The typical disease progression rate was 5.82 points per year. The baseline ADAS-cog score was included in the final model using an inverse-U type function. Age was found to be negatively correlated with disease progression rate. After correcting the baseline ADAS-cog score and the age effect, no significant difference in disease progression rate was found between trials published before and after 2008, and between trials using add-on design and those that did not use add-on design. However, a significant difference was found among different trial regions. Trials in East Asian countries showed the slowest decline rate and the largest placebo effect. Conclusions Our model successfully quantified AD disease progression by integrating baseline ADAS-cog score and age as important predictors. These factors and geographic location should be considered when optimizing future trial designs and conducting indirect comparisons of clinical outcomes.

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Immunologic Recovery after Autologous Transplant in Multiple Myeloma and Progression Free Survival

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v112.11.4444.4444 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 112 (11) ◽

pp. 4444-4444

Author(s):

Fernanda Maria Rodrigues Trigo-Miranda ◽

Rui Cordeiro Bergantim ◽

Ricardo Moreira Pinto ◽

Patricia Guimarães ◽

Jose E. Guimaraes

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Response To Treatment ◽

Cell Transplant ◽

Haematopoietic Progenitor Cell ◽

Free Survival ◽

Post Transplant ◽

Historical Comparison ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Several factors influencing disease progression and survival have been identified in multiple myeloma (MM). We analysed a series of 49 consecutive patients with MM that underwent autologous haematopoietic progenitor cell transplant (HPCT) in one center regarding the following variables: use of G-CSF for haematopoietic recovery post-transplant; recovery of normal IgM levels at day +100 post-transplant; levels of lymphocytes namely of the CD4+ and CD8+ subsets also at day +100. Before 2006, all patients had G-CSF starting 24 hours after the cell infusion until neutrophil > 500×10^9/L in two consecutive days; in the years 2006–2008, no G-CSF was given to transplanted patients. A historical comparison was done and at the time of this study no significant difference in progression free survival (Kaplan-Meyer analysis), was detected between the two groups, possibly due to the shorter follow-up of the “no G-CSF” (n=19) group; nevertheless median progression free survival (PFS) in the “G-CSF” group was 12 months while median PFS was not attained in the “no G-CSF” group (median follow-up = 7 months). Post transplant IgM levels were also determined in 39 patients. Eighteen patients recovered normal IgM levels at day +100 (46.8 %) and 21 (53.8 %) did not. Comparison of Kaplan-Meyer curves for the two groups did not show any statistically significant difference but there is a sharp difference between median PFS of the “low IgM” (10 months) and the “normal IgM” (27 months) groups. CD4/CD8 ratio was determined in 18 patients at day +100. The ratio varied between 0 and 0.63 (median – 0.305). No correlation was found between post-transplant IgM recovery and CD4/CD8 ratio. In conclusion, in our series of MM patients treated with autologous HPCT we could not find a definite relationship between immunologic recovery and response to treatment although there is a trend to a better outlook of the patients which recover normal IgM levels. It is also uncertain whether use of G-CSF in the post-transplant period would have any effect on disease behaviour.

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Impact of proteasome inhibitor vs. IMiD maintenance therapy on outcomes of patients with high-risk multiple myeloma (HRMM).

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e20557 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e20557-e20557

Author(s):

Eric Leon Tam ◽

David Joseph Iberri ◽

Michaela Liedtke ◽

Lori S. Muffly ◽

Parveen Shiraz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

High Risk ◽

Maintenance Therapy ◽

Proteasome Inhibitor ◽

Post Transplant ◽

Risk Patients ◽

To Receive ◽

Standard Risk

e20557 Background: The ideal choice of maintenance therapy in patients with HRMM high-risk multiple myeloma remains unknown. We analyzed the outcomes of patients with HRMM undergoing transplant receiving different maintenance approaches. Methods: Patients with MM undergoing their first ASCT from 2012-19 within 1 year of diagnosis were identified from the prospectively maintained database of patients undergoing ASCT. HRMM was defined as having t(4;14), t(14;16), t(14;20), del17p13, or gain 1q detected on fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). Results: Of the 412 patients undergoing ASCT within 1 year of diagnosis, 333 had FISH data available and of these, 37% (124/333) patients had high-risk cytogenetics. Distribution of HR cytogenetics was as follows: deletion 17p: 37% (n = 46), t(4;14): 27% (n = 34), t(14;16) or t(14;20): 12% (n = 26), gain1q: 31% (n = 41). 9% (n = 12) had more than one HR abnormality. In patients with HRMM, median age at transplant was 59 years (range: 39 to 73), and 61% (n = 103) were males. 64% (n = 107) of high-risk patients received post-transplant maintenance therapy. Maintenance therapy in this group included a proteasome inhibitor (PI) in 34% (n = 29), immunomodulatory drug (IMiD) in 59% (n = 51), or both in 7% (n = 6). There was no difference in baseline characteristics of HRMM patients receiving PI vs. IMiD maintenance, except that patients with del17p were more likely to receive PI maintenance therapy (55% vs 28%, p = 0.01). (Table) After a median follow-up of 3.1 years from diagnosis, patients with HRMM had inferior PFS compared to patients with standard risk disease, with median PFS of 3 vs. 4.8 years, p < 0.001. Amongst the 86 HRMM patients receiving maintenance therapy, median PFS in patients receiving PI vs. IMiD vs. both PI + IMiD maintenance was 3 vs. 3.2 vs. 2.2 years, respectively, log-rank p = 0.7. In the sub-group of patients with 17p deletion, median PFS in the three groups was 3 vs. 2.9 vs. 2.2 years, respectively, log-rank p = 0.7. Conclusions: Patients with HRMM have inferior PFS compared to patients with standard risk disease. We observed similar outcomes in HRMM patients post-transplant regardless of the choice of maintenance therapy. [Table: see text]

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Interval Progression Serves As a Predictor of Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2021-147835 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 138 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 3940-3940

Author(s):

Alicia Bao ◽

Qiuhong Zhao ◽

Nidhi Sharma ◽

Naresh Bumma ◽

Srinivas Devarakonda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Maintenance Therapy ◽

Disease Progression ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Induction Therapy ◽

Regression Models ◽

Competing Risk ◽

Cell Transplant ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Increased Risk

Abstract Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable disease, but deep, lasting remission can be achieved with induction therapy and autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT). The current ASCT treatment timeline includes a gap between the end of induction and the day of ASCT to permit correct mobilization and collection of stem cells. During this interval, some patients experience increases in their MM markers. We specifically evaluated if patients with interval progression (IP) have different outcomes post-ASCT compared to patients without IP. Methods: We completed a retrospective analysis of 482 patients who underwent ASCT at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center between 2011 and 2016. MM labs, including protein electrophoresis with immunofixation and free light chains, were obtained at day of diagnosis, end of induction, and day of ASCT. A 20% increase in the index protein between the end of induction and the day of ASCT was defined as IP. The primary outcomes evaluated were time-to-progression (TTP), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). TTP was defined as time from ASCT to disease progression, treating death without progression as a competing risk. PFS was defined as the time from ASCT until either disease progression or death, while OS was defined as the time from ASCT until death or last follow-up. Poisson regression models with robust variance were used to evaluate the associations between patients' characteristics and IP, while competing risk regression models were used for TTP analysis, and Cox regression models for OS and PFS analysis. Results: 482 patients who underwent ASCT for MM between 2011 and 2016 were studied. The patient population was primarily male (n = 296, 61.4%), Caucasian (n = 420, 87.1%), and had IgG disease (n = 269, 55.8%). MM stage at diagnosis was equally represented. Cytogenetic analysis showed 108 (22.4%) patients with 1q21 amplification, 60 (12.4%) patients with t(11;14) translocation, 33 (6.8%) patients with t(4;14) translocation, and 40 (8.3%) patients with 17p deletion. More than 80% of patients underwent maintenance therapy following ASCT. One hundred and fifty-six (32.3%) patients were defined as having IP. Patients in the IP group were significant more likely to have LC disease (p = 0.0018), but no other patient characteristics varied significantly between the two groups. LC disease (relative risk (RR adj) = 2.12, 95% CI 1.37-3.30, p = 0.001) and deletion 17p (RR adj = 1.62, 95% CI 1.08-2.42, p = 0.02) were associated with increased risk of IP on multivariate analysis (MVA). Five-year PFS rates were 47.2% and 36.8% in the non-IP and IP groups, respectively. Five-year cumulative progression rates were 49.0% in the non-IP group and 57.8% in the IP group. Five-year OS rates were 76.8% in the non-IP group and 69.6% in the IP group. On univariate analysis (UVA), IP correlated with inferior outcomes in both TTP (hazard ratio (HR) = 1.39, p = 0.01) and OS (HR = 1.39, p = 0.04). In agreement with previous literature, other factors independently correlated with inferior TTP and OS outcomes, including MM stage, cytogenetics (amp1q, t(4;14), and del(17p)), and absence of maintenance therapy post-ASCT. On MVA, IP was no longer significantly associated with a shorter TTP (HR = 1.16, p = 0.35), but approached statistical significance in conferring inferior OS (HR = 1.40, p = 0.07). Notably, once deletion 17p was removed from the MVA, the presence of IP once again conferred significantly lower OS (HR = 1.45, 95% CI 1.01-2.07, p = 0.04), suggesting that deletion 17p, which is a significant risk factor for both IP and OS, may mediate the effect of IP. Combined, all data suggest that uncontrolled disease prior to ASCT trends towards worse long-term outcomes. Conclusion: In this study, we report the first data regarding patients who experienced rapid disease progression in the interval between induction therapy and ASCT. These patients have inferior TTP, PFS, and OS, likely due to the presence of LC disease or deletion 17p. IP may provide a valuable predictor of robustness of response to ASCT and prompt the need for additional induction cycles or alternative regimens. This is especially relevant for patients with deletion 17p. Indeed, these data support a prospective study of concepts to improve outcomes for patients with IP prior to ASCT. Disclosures Bumma: Amgen: Speakers Bureau; Janssen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Sanofi: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau.

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Impact of t (11;14) on the outcome of autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (Auto-HCT) in multiple myeloma.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.8040 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 8040-8040

Author(s):

Koji Sasaki ◽

Gary Lu ◽

Chitra Hosing ◽

Uday R. Popat ◽

Sairah Ahmed ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

High Risk ◽

Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽

Normal Karyotype ◽

Cancer Center ◽

Induction Treatment ◽

High Dose ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact

8040 Background: Approximately 15-20% of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) present with t(11;14)(q13;q32) involving IgH and CCND1-XT genes. In this study, we report the impact of the t(11;14) on the outcome of patients with MM. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review on patients with MM who underwent high-dose chemotherapy followed by auto-HCT at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center between 2/2000 and 8/2010, and had conventional cytogenetic (CC) or fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) results available before transplant. The primary objective was to compare the progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) of patients with t(11;14) to patients without chromosomal abnormalities. Results: CC or FISH studies were available for 1239 patients: 863 normal, 28 with t(11;14), 348 with other abnormalities. Concurrent high-risk abnormalities on CC or FISH were seen in 15/28 patients with t(11;14): del(13q) in 11 , del(17p) in 3, and t(14;16)(q32;q23) in 1. Induction treatment in patients with t(11;14) was: bortezomib + dexamethasone +/- thalidomide/lenalidomide : 15 (53%), thalidomide or lenalidomide + dexamethasone: 11 (39%), others 2 (8%); they received auto-HCT after a median of one line (1-7) of therapy. Median follow up in surviving patients was 39 months. There was no significant difference in median time from diagnosis to auto-HCT from diagnosis (6.9 vs. 7.7 months, p=1.0), disease status at auto HCT (>PR1: 82 vs. 76%, <PR1: 7 vs. 11%, relapsed 10 vs. 13%), complete remission (CR: 21% vs. 32%; p=0.30), very good partial remission (VGPR: 29% vs. 21%; p=0.23) or overall response (75% vs. 85%; p=0.18) between patients with t(11;14) and normal karyotype. Median PFS in patients with t(11;14) and normal karyotype was 15.7 months and 35.9 months, respectively (p=0.017). Median OS in patients with t(11;14) and normal karyotype was 51.4 months and 88.4 months, respectively (p=0.03). There was no difference in PFS (p=0.25) or OS (p=0.71) in patients with t(11;14), with or without other high-risk chromosomal abnormalities. Conclusions: In this large single center study with a long follow up, we demonstrated that t(11;14) in MM is associated with a shorter PFS and OS in the context of auto-HCT.

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Autologous stem cell transplantation versus no transplant in patients above 70 with multiple myeloma.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e20509 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e20509-e20509

Author(s):

Christopher Lemieux ◽

Lori S. Muffly ◽

David Joseph Iberri ◽

Andrew Rezvani ◽

Robert Lowsky ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Stem Cell ◽

High Risk ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Autologous Stem Cell Transplant ◽

Cell Transplant ◽

Free Survival ◽

First Line Therapy ◽

Included Patient

e20509 Background: We evaluated outcomes of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) ≥ 70 years who were seen for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) consult, based on whether they underwent transplant vs. non-transplant treatment. Methods: 138 patients with MM ≥ 70 years (median 71, range 70-78) were evaluated in the BMT clinic from 1/2010 to 11/2019 for a transplant consult. Results: Of the 138 patients, 53 proceeded to ASCT. ASCT was not pursued in 85 patients despite most (79%) being eligible for transplant. Reasons for deferring ASCT in eligible patients included patient preference (48%, n = 32) and physician preference (52%, n = 35). 68 patients were seen during first-line therapy, of which 29 underwent upfront transplant. The remainder were seen at second-line or beyond. There was no difference in baseline characteristics among the 113 patients with available follow-up (ASCT = 53, non-ASCT = 60), including median age (71 vs. 72 years, p = 0.4), high-risk cytogenetics (41% vs. 31%, p = 0.4), high-risk HCT-CI (32% vs. 20% p = 0.2), and ISS stage III (34% vs. 27%, p = 0.6). In the 53 patients who underwent transplant, conditioning melphalan dose was 200 mg/m2 (75%, n = 40) and 140 mg/m2 (25%, n = 13). Day 100 transplant related mortality was 0% (n = 0). Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were compared in patients who were seen for consultation within 1 year of diagnosis (n = 80). With a median follow-up of 27 months, median PFS amongst patients ≥ 70 years undergoing ASCT (n = 39) was 47 months compared to 34 months in the non-ASCT (n = 41) group, p = 0.006. Median OS was not reached in either group. Estimated 5-years OS was 76% in the ASCT group and 82% in the non-ASCT group (p = 0.6). There was no difference in PFS of patients ≥ 70 undergoing ASCT compared to a cotemporaneous cohort of patients < 70 (n = 639) from our institution (47 vs. 57 months, p = 0.3). Conclusions: Selected patients ≥ 70 years with MM undergoing ASCT have better PFS compared to patients with similar characteristics who do not undergo ASCT. ASCT is safe in this older population and outcomes were similar compared to younger patients. [Table: see text]

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Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin (PLD) in Combination with Bortezomib (B) May Provide Therapeutic Advantage for High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Patients Relapsing within 12 Months of Stem Cell Transplant.

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v110.11.2730.2730 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 110 (11) ◽

pp. 2730-2730

Author(s):

Shaji Kumar ◽

J. Blade ◽

J. San Miguel ◽

R. Hajek ◽

A. Nagler ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Stem Cell ◽

High Risk ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Late Relapse ◽

Cell Transplant ◽

Early Relapse ◽

Therapeutic Advantage ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Relapse Group

Abstract Background: Patients (Pts) with multiple myeloma (MM) who relapse within 12 months of autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT) have a poor prognosis. As reported by Mahmood et al. (ASCO 2007), of 432 pts who received SCT at the Mayo Clinic between 1994–2005, those with early relapse within 12 months (94/432– 22%) showed poorer median overall survival. Kaplan-Meier estimates of 12-month survival from the date of first relapse were 37% for pts relapsing within 12 months after SCT as compared to 85% for those relapsing after 12 months. In that study, pts had received regimens other than B. In a recent report of a large, phase III study (DOXIL-MMY3001), the combination of PLD+B improved time to progression (TTP) as compared to B alone (Orlowski et al. JCO 2007). The present analysis examined the 12-month post-randomization survival of patients who had early (<12 months) vs. late (≥12 months) relapse following SCT, as well as the effect of PLD+B vs. B alone in pts who had relapsed early. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 646 pts who received intravenous B, 1.3 mg/m2 on days 1,4,8 and 11 of every 21-day cycle ± PLD, 30 mg/m2 on day 4. Results: 359 pts had previously received transplant, 114 (32%) of whom relapsed within 12 months from SCT. The median age, gender distribution, time from diagnosis trial enrollment, measures of disease burden (M-Protein levels and B2M) and renal function were comparable between the early and late relapse groups. There was no difference in overall response rates [complete + partial response (CR+PR)] or very good PR (VGPR) rates between the two groups, or between treatment arms within each group. There was no significant difference in TTP between early vs. late relapse groups (HR=0.94). 12-month survival from randomization was significantly lower in the early relapse group as compared to late relapse (83% vs. 92% respectively, p=0.009). However, within the early relapse group 12-months post-randomization survival rate was significantly superior following treatment with PLD+B as compared to B alone [52/56 patients (93%) vs. 43/58 patients (74%) respectively, p=0.01]. Correspondingly, TTP was better in this group with PLD+B vs. B alone (276 days vs. 205 days respectively, p=0.13). Overall, the toxicity profiles of the combination and B alone were comparable regardless of early or late relapse following SCT. Conclusions: The present analysis of the MMY3001 study corroborates the prior Mayo observation of lower survival in MM pts relapsing within 12 months of SCT. Importantly, it demonstrates that PLD+B may provide a therapeutic advantage for high-risk MM pts with early relapse following SCT.

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Two Year Update of Phase II Trial of Pembrolizumab, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone As Post -Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Consolidation in Patients with High-Risk Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2019-125155 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 1911-1911 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Meena Bansal ◽

David S. Siegel ◽

Jaeil Ahn ◽

Rena Feinman ◽

David H. Vesole ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

High Risk ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Research Funding ◽

Autologous Stem Cell Transplant ◽

Cell Transplant ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Best Response ◽

Grade 3

Introduction: Patients with high-risk multiple myeloma (HRMM) who have undergone autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) will inevitably relapse and have a progression free survival (PFS) ranging from 8-14 months (Gaballa et al, American Journal of Hematology, 2016) and 24-39 months while on lenalidomide (Len) maintenance therapy (Jackson et al, The Lancet Oncology, 2019). Unlike in solid tumors, PD-1 blockade has no single agent activity in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (MM) patients suggesting that immune stimulating agents, immunomodulatory agents (IMiDs), such as lenalidomide (Len) or pomalidomide (Pom) are necessary in combination with anti-PD-1 blockade to increase depth and duration of response post-ASCT. The Keynote-023 study revealed an overall response rate (ORR) of 76% with the combination of pembrolizumab (Pem), Len and dexamethasone (Dex). Similarly, the Keynote 135 study using the combination of Pem, Pom, and Dex revealed an ORR of 60%. Unfortunately, the phase III studies comparing an IMiD vs Pem with the IMiD upfront at the early relapsed setting were halted because of increased deaths on the Pem arm and a decreased median PFS. With our Phase II study currently on clinical hold by the FDA, we are presenting here the 2-year follow-up of the original patient cohort including some preliminary safety and efficacy data of Pem-Len-Dex in HRMM patients as post-ASCT consolidation (NCT02906332). Methods: Patients with HRMM who have undergone induction therapy followed by single or tandem melphalan-based ASCT were considered eligible 2-6 months post ASCT. HRMM criteria are defined by any of the following: ISS stage 3; del 13q by cytogenetics; FISH with 1q amplification, 1p deletion (del), p53 del, t(4;14), t(14;16), t(14;20), hypodiploidy; or a high-risk gene expression profile score. Patients were excluded if they had progression of disease at time of screening or if there was evidence of organ dysfunction. Patients received Pem 200 mg IV at day 1;Len 25 mg po daily at days 1-14; and Dex 40 mg daily at days 1,8,15 of a 21-day cycle for a total of 2 cycles and then an additional 2 cycles of Pem + Len without Dex at the same dose and frequency. Survival outcomes post-ASCT were measured using the log-rank test. Results: Of 15 patients screened, 12 received at least one dose of therapy and were deemed evaluable. One patient withdrew consent and did not follow up after cycle 2. Baseline characteristics are shown in Table 1. Thirty-three percent were ISS 3, 66.7% had a p53 deletion by FISH, 41.6% received induction Bortezomib-Len-Dex; 33% received induction Carfilzomib-Len-Dex, and the remaining 24.9% received other bortezomib-based induction. Best ORR during the 2 year follow up showed 8 patients (73%) achieving stringent complete remission, 2 patients (18%) showing complete remission and 1 (9%) achieving very good partial remission. Table 2 shows best response to treatment by cycle of therapy. Table 3 shows best response during follow-up visits, which were 3 months apart. Of the 11 patients who completed therapy, 8 had minimal residual disease (MRD) status assessed and among them, 7 were MRD negative by flow cytometry, tested 30 days after the fourth cycle. With a median follow-up of 32.2 months, median PFS was 27.6 months. The PFS rates at 1 year and 2 year are 91.3% and 65.2%, respectively. All patients had adverse events (AEs), AEs were attributed to Pem, Len, or Dex rather than from ASCT. Of the 90 AEs that were reported, 5.6% were grade 3 and 94% were grade 1 or 2 (Table 3). The most common hematologic AE was neutropenia (41.7%), with 3 pts (25%) grade 1 and 2, and 2 pts (16.6%) grade 3. The most common non-hematologic AEs were intermittent constipation (16.6%), diarrhea (16.6%), fatigue (8.3%), and increased ALT (8.3%) and were graded as 1 or 2. Non-hematologic grade 3 AEs occurred in 2 pts and included hypoxia and maculopapular rash. There was 1 serious AE, H. influenza pneumonia requiring inpatient admission, which was not considered to be related to Pem. Conclusions: The combination of Pem, Len, and Dex given to HRMM patients in the post-ASCT consolidation setting is well tolerated. In comparison to historical controls of HRMM patients post-ASCT with a median PFS of 8-14 months, the PFS rates of 91.3% and 65.2% at 1 and 2 year post-ASCT respectively suggest an efficacy signal for the use of Pem, Len, and Dex as post-ASCT consolidation. Larger prospective studies are needed to validate these results. Disclosures Siegel: Janssen: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Celgene: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Amgen: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Takeda: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Rowley:Allergan: Equity Ownership; Fate Therapeutics: Consultancy. Biran:Amgen: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Merck: Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria; Takeda: Consultancy, Honoraria; Bristol Meyers Squibb: Research Funding.

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Inferior Outcomes of Patients with Quad and Penta-Refractory Multiple Myeloma (MM) Compared to Those of Patients Who Have Been Quad and Penta Exposed

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2021-153556 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 138 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 4742-4742

Author(s):

Sarvarinder K Gill ◽

Rashmi Unawane ◽

Shuqi Wang ◽

Adolfo Aleman ◽

Michelle Serna ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

High Risk ◽

Conflicts Of Interest ◽

Short Interval ◽

Unmet Need ◽

Prior Exposure ◽

Cell Transplant ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽

First Relapse

Abstract Background: Despite significant advancements in MM therapies, patients with quad-refractoriness (refractory to proteasome inhibitors: bortezomib and carfilzomib, and immunomodulatory drugs: lenalidomide and pomalidomide) and penta-refractoriness (additional refractoriness to CD-38+ monoclonal antibody daratumumab) have a poor prognosis in terms of short progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). This is a retrospective, single institutional study comparing the outcomes of patients with quad and penta-refractory MM to patients who were quad and penta-exposed, but not refractory. Methods: Consecutive patients from the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine who were quad and penta-exposed and/or refractory between the dates of 1/1/2015 and 3/1/2021 were identified. Quad-exposed was defined as having had prior exposure to bortezomib, carfilzomib, lenalidomide and pomalidomide. Penta-exposed was defined as having prior exposure to bortezomib, carfilzomib, lenalidomide and pomalidomide and daratumumab. Penta or quad refractory was defined as having stable disease (as best response) or progressive disease while on all of the above drugs, per International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) definition of refractory. Patients were excluded if they had missing data or if they did not meet the above definitions. Baseline characteristics, high-risk status, ISS, treatment history, treatment response, drugs at first relapse and survival outcomes were obtained retrospectively from the electronic medical record and entered into database. High-risk cytogenetics were defined as the presence of t(4;14), t(14;16) or del 17p; 1q21 gain or amplification; 1p del; t(6;14); t(14;20). Baseline patients' characteristics were summarized descriptively by quad and penta-exposed groups. PFS and OS were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Univariate and multivariable adjusted Cox proportional hazard regression models examined factors affecting OS. Results: A total of 162 patients met the inclusion criteria: 18/162 (11%) were quad or penta-exposed, 32/162 (20%) were quad-refractory, and 112/162 (69%) were penta-refractory. Median age was 62 (55-69), IgG subtype (59%), and 62/162 (38.5%) had high-risk cytogenetics. The median number of lines prior was 6 (range 4-8) among all patients, and 7 (range 5-9) in the penta-refractory group. 133/162 (82.1%) had prior autologous-stem cell transplant (ASCT). Extramedullary disease was present in 40/162 (25.2%). Plasma cell leukemia was present in 14/162 (8.8%). For those who were penta-refractory, the median time from quad to penta-refractory status was 10.2 months (95% confidence interval (CI), 3.57-16.57). See Table 1. Figure 1 shows PFS and OS from the time of becoming quad or penta-exposed or refractory (T0 ). The median PFS after T0 was 11.86 months (95% CI, 6.5-26.6) for combined quad and penta-exposed, compared to 3.88 months (95% CI, 2.99-5.17) for quad and penta-refractory patients. With a median follow-up of 5.14 months (Range, 0-52.4), the median OS for all patients was 7.43 months (95% CI, 5.8- 12.94). (Figure 1A). With a median follow-up time of 4.45 months (Range, 0-52.38), the median OS for patients who were quad or penta-refractory was 5.97 months [95% CI. 4.44-8.23], compared to OS not reached (NR) for quad or penta-exposed, with a median follow-up of 11.86 months. (Figure 1B). At least one subsequent treatment regimen was employed after T0 in 85% of the patients. (Figure 1C). Multivariable adjusted analysis (Table 2) revealed that patients ≥62 had inferior OS compared to those < 62 (p -value=0.046). Furthermore, patients who had ≤10 months between becoming quad- and penta-refractory had inferior OS compared to patients with >10 months (p=0.031). OS was not significantly affected by high risk versus standard cytogenetics or drugs used at first relapse. Conclusion: MM patients with quad and penta-refractory disease have significantly worse outcomes compared to patients with quad and penta-exposed MM: older age (> 62 years) and a short interval (< 10 months) between becoming quad and penta-refractory confer an adverse prognosis. Prospective studies are required to confirm these findings. Penta and quad-refractory multiple myeloma continues to represent a vulnerable population with an unmet need for therapeutic approaches. Figure 1 Figure 1. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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An Increased Number of Cybord Induction Cycles Does Not Increase Peri-Transplant Morbidity in Multiple Myeloma Patients

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-114274 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 2312-2312

Author(s):

Mahmood Al-Abri ◽

Jonathan How

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

High Risk ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

High Dose ◽

Cell Transplant ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Co Morbidity ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Infusion ◽

Icu Transfer

Abstract Introduction: Despite a plethora of novel therapies, autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) continues to offer a progression free survival benefit to multiple myeloma patients. At our institution, standard of care for transplant-eligible patients remains induction with cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and decadron (CyBorD) for 4 cycles, followed by ASCT. However, limited resources for collection and the logistics of receiving late referrals from outside centers often result in patients receiving additional cycles of treatment prior to transplant. We sought to determine whether the administration of additional induction chemo led to increased peri-transplant morbidity. Methods: With REB approval, chart review was done for myeloma patients receiving an ASCT between 2007 and 2017. Only patients receiving induction with CyBorD or bortezomib-decadron on a like schedule were included in analysis. Patients received pre-ASCT conditioning of high-dose melphalan (93.5%) or busulfan-melphalan (6.5%). Data collected included patient's age, gender, myeloma subtype, ISS score, and cytogenetics, as well as the number of induction cycles received and hematopoietic cell transplantation-specific co-morbidity index (HCT-CI). The primary endpoint assessed was median length of hospital stay (LOS) post-infusion. Secondary end-points included time to engraftment, ICU transfer rate, infection rate, organ-specific toxicity, 100-day mortality, and response as measured by VGPR rate at 100 days. Patients were grouped into those who received 2-4 cycles vs. 5-9 cycles of induction. Results: Fifty-three patients received 2-4 cycles of induction and 54 received 5-9. Median age was 61 for both groups, gender was well-matched (53% vs. 57% male), and HCT-CI ≥ 3 was similar (26% vs. 31%).The only significant difference between groups was the subtype of myeloma, with the 2-4 group having 30.1% light chain disease (vs. 14.8%) and 39.6% IgG subtype (vs. 61.1%) (p = 0.026). Median LOS post-infusion was 20 days in the 2-4 group and 17 days in the 5-9 group. Median time to engraftment was 12 days in both (range 9-21 in 2-4 group, 10-20 in 5-9 group). ICU transfer was needed in 4 (7.5%) and 6 (11.1%) patients in the respective groups, and there were two deaths in the 5-9 group (one of sepsis at d+16 and one of multi-organ failure at d+46). Both patients had HCT-CI scores of 5, and the differences in ICU and mortality rates were not statistically significant. There were no significant differences in measurable toxicity. Documented infection or febrile neutropenia occurred in 92.5% vs. 88.9% (p = 0.53); acute kidney injury in 20.8% vs. 11.1% (p= 0.17); and acute liver injury in 24.5% vs. 14.8% (p = 0.21). Among evaluable patients, 84.6% achieved VGPR or better in the 2-4 group and 78.4% in the 5-9 group, although the latter had a higher number of patients with high-risk cytogenetics by FISH (6 vs. 10 with t(4;14) or 17p-). Discussion: Evidence for a precise number of cycles of induction prior to ASCT is scarce. A recent study by Charaborty et. al.(BJHJul 2018) showed that median PFS and OS were similar between patients who received ≤ 4 months vs. > 4 months of induction. 39% of their patients received bortezomib-based induction without lenalidomide, akin to our regimen. Likewise, our study showed no significant difference in VGPR rates at 100 days, an endpoint used at our center as one criterion for determining the need for tandem transplant and potential increased chemotherapy exposure for the patient. Our overall VGPR rate for the group of 81.6% is comparable to previously published results, suggesting our population is representative of a typical myeloma cohort. Most importantly, our data suggests no increase in peri-transplant toxicity as a result of the additional induction chemotherapy burden. In fact, there was a surprising trend towards decreased organ toxicity and shorter hospital stay, and the only two early deaths occurred in high-risk patients. Among the 17 patients who received the heaviest induction burden (7-9 cycles), there were no deaths and only 1 ICU transfer. While there did not appear to be any long-term benefit to greater induction length, our study provides reassurance that it is safe to continue CyBorD induction past the intended 4 cycles without compromising patient safety at the time of transplant. Figure. Figure. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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