Phase II Study of Lenalidomide (CC-5013, Revlimid®) for Patients (pts) with Myelofibrosis (MF).

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 377-377
Author(s):  
Jorge Cortes ◽  
Deborah Thomas ◽  
Srdan Verstovsek ◽  
Francis Giles ◽  
Miloslav Beran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Myeloproliferative Disorders ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Toxicity Profile ◽  
Prolonged Administration ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Days Of Therapy ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Baseline Hemoglobin

Abstract Introduction: Thalidomide has been shown to induce responses in pts with MF but prolonged administration in these pts may be associated with neurotoxicity and other adverse events. Lenalidomide is the lead clinical compound in a new group of drugs called IMiDs®, which have immunomodulatory properties. It affects cytokine expression 200–5000 times more potently than thalidomide but lacks the teratogenecity, sedation and neurotoxicity. Methods: We thus designed a phase II study for pts with myelofibrosis (primary or associated with myeloproliferative disorders) with a platelet (plt) count of at least 30 x109/L. Pts may have received prior therapies, but were excluded if they had known hypersensitivity to thalidomide. Pts received lenalidomide 10 mg/day orally (5 mg daily for patients with platelet count less than 100,000 at study entry). Results: We have treated 41 pts. Their median age was 65 (range, 42 to 83). Thirty-six pts (88%) had received prior therapy for MF, including thalidomide 13 (32%), hydroxyurea 12 (29%), interferon 11 (27%) (pegylated 7), anagrelide 10 (24%), and erythropoietin 6 (15%). Baseline hemoglobin was <10g/dl in 19 (46%) (13, 32% transfusion dependent); platelets <100 x109/L in 12 (29%); neutrophils <1.5 x109/L in 2 (5%), and 20/34 (59%) had splenomegaly (median 10cm BCM, range 1 to 30) (7 prior splenectomy). Twenty pts are evaluable for response and toxicity (i.e., received at least 30 days of therapy, unless discontinued because of progression or toxicity). One pt discontinued therapy because of toxicity (grade 3 rash). Responses have been observed in 10 (50%) pts. These include CR in 2 pts (normalization of Hgb and WBC, respectively), PR in 2 pts (improvement in plts and hgb, ± spleen), hematologic improvement in 6 pts (improvement in plts 3, spleen 2, WBC 1). Three of 13 transfusion-dependent pts have become transfusion independent. The median time to response was 9 weeks (range, 2 to 22). Responses have been sustained for a median of 14 weeks (range, 2 to 28 weeks). Therapy has been well tolerated. The more common toxicities were rash in 12 (29%), and pruritus in 8 (20%). Grade ≥ 3 toxicities were thrombocytopenia (n=2), rash (n=1), fatigue (n=1), and neutropenia (n=1). Four (10%) pts have required dose reduction and 1 discontinued therapy because of toxicity (rash). Conclusion: We conclude that lenalidomide has clinical activity in a subset of patients with myelofibrosis with an acceptable toxicity profile. Studies using lenalidomide in combination with other agents are justified.

Phase II study of lenalidomide (CC-5013) for patients with myelofibrosis

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6510-6510
Author(s):  
S. Verstovsek ◽  
J. Cortes ◽  
D. Thomas ◽  
M. Beran ◽  
C. Koller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Total Bilirubin ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor ◽  
Baseline Hemoglobin

6510 Background: Lenalidomide (CC-5013, Revlimid), analogue of thalidomide, a new drug in a group known as ImiDs, with broad cytokine modulatory activity. Lenalidomide is less toxic than thalidomide without teratogenicity, sedation, or neurotoxicity, and is 50,000-fold more potent in inhibiting, tumor necrosis factor-α, that is involved in the pathophysiology of myelofibrosis (MF). Patients (pts) with MF currently have no approved standard effective therapy. Methods: Phase II study of lenalidomide for MF pts with plts >30×109, performance status ≥3, total bilirubin and creatinine of <3mg/dL, accrued 41 pts. Pts with prior hypersensitivity to thalidomide excluded. Pts received lenalidomide 10mg orally daily (5mg if platelets <100x109). Median age 65 (range, 42–83). 36 pts (88%) had received prior therapy for MF, including thalidomide 13 (32%), hydroxyurea 13 (32%), interferon 11 (27%), anagrelide 10 (24%), and erythropoietin 6 (15%). Baseline hemoglobin was <10g/dl in 19 (46%) (13 or 32% were transfusion dependent), platelets <100x109 in 12 (29%), absolute neutrophils <1.5x109 in 2 (5%), 20/34 (59%) had splenomegaly (median 10cm BCM, range 1–30; 7 with prior splenectomy), and 17 (42%) had cytogenetic abnormality. Results: Median follow is 5 months (range 1–14). Therapy has been well tolerated. Most common toxicities of any grade were rash 6(39%) and pruritus 9 (22%). Grade ≥3 toxicities were neutropenia 13 (32%), thrombocytopenia 11 (27%), fatigue 3 (7%) and rash 2 (5%). 8 (20%) pts required dose reduction; 4 discontinued therapy due to toxicity. Responses have been observed in 19 (46%) pts. These include CR 3(7%; normalization of hemoglobin and WBC), PR 5 (12%; improvement in platelets and hemoglobin ± spleen), and hematologic improvement 11 (27%) pts (improvement in platelets - 4, spleen - 2, WBC - 4, BM blasts - 1). 5 of 13 transfusion-dependent pts have become transfusion-independent. 6 of 12 (50%) pts with platelets <100x109 improved the count by >50%. Median time to response was 6 wks (range 1–22). Responses have been sustained for a median of 31+ wks (range 1+-40+). Conclusions: Lenalidomide has clinical activity in a subset of pts with MF with an acceptable toxicity profile. Studies using lenalidomide in combination with other agents are planned. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

A phase II study of cabozantinib in patients (pts) with relapsed or refractory metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC).

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 307-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Borghese Apolo ◽  
Howard L. Parnes ◽  
Ravi Amrit Madan ◽  
James L. Gulley ◽  
John Joseph Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Response To Therapy ◽  
Bone Lesions ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Visceral Metastases ◽  
Carcinoma Of The Bladder ◽  
Grade 3

307 Background: Translational studies have shown that shed MET levels in serum and urine of pts with UC correlate with stage and visceral metastases and that cabozantinib reverses HGF-driven UC cell growth and invasion. These data support the evaluation of cabozantinib in pts with mUC. Methods: In this phase II study, pts receive cabozantinib 60 mg daily in 28-day cycles. There are 3 study cohorts (1) mUC, (2) bone only mUC (3) metastatic rare bladder histology. The primary objective is to determine the response rate (RR) by RECIST. Response is assessed every 2 cycles. Tissue, blood, and urine were collected on all pts to test for MET/HGF and immune subsets. Results: 26 out of 55 pts have enrolled (19 M, 7 F): median age 62 (42-82) and median KPS of 80%. Primary sites include bladder (77%) and upper tract UC (23%). Prior therapy includes 30% pts with 1 regimen, 39% with 2, 15% with 3, 8% with 4 and 8% with 6. 81% of pts had visceral metastases (lung, liver and bone) and 19% lymph node only metastases. 23 pts (19 in cohort 1, 3 in cohort 2 and 1 in cohort 3) were evaluable for response after completing at least 4 weeks of therapy. In cohort 1, 2 pts achieved PR (1 remained on study for 10 months and 1 remains on study after >12 months of therapy); 7 pts had SD for at least 16 weeks (1 remained on study for 11 months); 10 had PD; 1 is too early to assess for response; 1 was removed before restaging for toxicity and 1 was removed for not meeting eligibility. The objective RR is 11% and SD 37% for a clinical benefit of 48%. In cohort 2, 1 of 3 pts had a near resolution of bone lesions on NaF PET/CT for 11 months. In cohort 3, only pt enrolled (squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder) achieved SD for 16 weeks. Mixed responses with regression of lung, bone or lymph nodes were observed in 30% of pts with PD. Grade 3/4 toxicities included: fatigue (8%), hyponatremia (8%), hypophosphatemia (8%) diarrhea (4%), thromboembolism (4%), transaminitis (4%), hypothyroidism (4%), thrombocytopenia (4%), dysphonia (4%), hypomagnesemia (4%), creatinine increase (4%) and proteinuria (4%). Conclusions: Cabozantinib has clinical activity in pts with relapsed or refractory mUC with manageable toxicities. Further studies are underway to correlate response to therapy with MET expression. Clinical trial information: NCT01688999.

A Phase II Study of Temsirolimus (CCI-779) in Patients with Advanced Leukemias.

Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 4523-4523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen W.L. Yee ◽  
Guillermo Garcia-Manero ◽  
Deborah Thomas ◽  
Farhad Ravandi-Kashani ◽  
Srdan Verstovsek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Progression ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Blast Crisis ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Mammalian Target Of Rapamycin ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Flat Dose ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Temsirolimus (CCI-779, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals) has been shown to inhibit proliferation of a variety of tumors and induce G1 cell cycle arrest by preventing activation of the serine/threonine kinase, mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), a downstream effector of the PI3K/Akt pathway. Several lines of evidence implicate the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway in hematological malignancies. Interim results of a phase II study evaluating the efficacy and toxicity of single-agent temsirolimus in patients with advanced malignancies are presented. Temsirolimus was administered weekly, at a flat dose of 25 mg, as a 30-minute intravenous infusion. Treatment was continued until evidence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. To date, 8 patients have been enrolled and 7 are evaluable for efficacy and toxicity (one patient did not receive temsirolimus). Of these 7 patients, 5 had AML, 1 CML-myeloid blast crisis, and 1 ALL. Median age was 68 years (range, 21 to 87 years) and 5 were male. All patients had received prior therapy, median 2 regimens (range, 1 to 3 regimens). The median number of temsirolimus doses administered was 3 (range, 1 to 10) with a median time on study of 18 days (range, 3 to 89+ days). The most common temsirolimus-related adverse events were grade ≤ 2 and consisted of anorexia, nausea and/or vomiting and diarrhea, mucositis, dermatitis, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, and fatigue/asthenia. No patient developed nonspecific pneumonitis. Grade 3 toxicities included fatigue/asthenia (2), hyperglycemia (1), painful mucositis with dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities (1), diarrhea with hypokalemia (1), and hypophosphatemia (1). No patient experienced grade 4 toxicities or death from temsirolimus. No patient required dose reductions, but 2 did have dose delays due to grade 3 mucositis (1) and out-of-state hospitalization for pneumonia and atrial fibrillation (1). No patient achieved a complete remission. One patient with heavily pre-treated Philadelphia-negative precursor B-cell ALL had a transient 79% to 91% reduction in peripheral blood blasts 4 days after the first dose of temsirolimus that was maintained for 12 days prior to disease progression with involvement of the synovial fluid in bilateral knees. At the time of analysis, 6 of the 7 patients have discontinued treatment due to disease progression (4), patient refusal (1), or physician decision (1). Preliminary findings indicate that temsirolimus is relatively well-tolerated at a dose of 25 mg per week and may have biologic activity in ALL. Accrual onto the study is currently ongoing.

Phase II study of AZD2171 for the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6570-6570
Author(s):  
Shannon Eileen O'Mahar ◽  
Alcee Jumonville ◽  
Patrick J. Flynn ◽  
Alvaro Moreno-Aspitia ◽  
Charles Erlichman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Comprehensive Cancer Center ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Starting Dose ◽  
Orally Bioavailable ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor

6570 Background: Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR) can block growth and trigger apoptosis in neoplastic cells. AZD2171 (cediranib) is a highly potent, orally bioavailable, VEGFR-1/2 inhibitor. We conducted a phase II study of the efficacy of AZD2171 for the treatment of MDS. Methods: Adults with MDS (IPSS Int-2 or High) were eligible if they exhibited adequate organ function and ECOG 0-2. The primary endpoint was proportion of responses according to the IWG criteria assessed at one and every 3 months. Prior investigation of cediranib at 45 mg daily in patients with acute leukemia demonstrated toxicity concerns and therefore, the starting dose of this study was lowered to 30 mg daily. Results: A total of 16 pts with MDS (median age 73 years) were enrolled at a 30 mg starting dose, and all were evaluable. Median baseline marrow blasts were 12.0 % (range 2-18); 3 pts (18.8 %) had low, 6 (37.5 %) intermediate, and 7 (43.8 %) had high risk cytogenetics. Prior therapy included azacitidine (n=7), decitabine (n=2), cytarabine (n=2), erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) (n=2), lenalidomide (n=1), or none (n=6). Patients were treated for a median of two 28-day cycles (range 1 to 11). There were no confirmed responses. Patients with baseline blasts > 5% showed no significant reduction in the blast count at 4 and 12 weeks. Median OS was 4.7 mo (95% CI: 2.6 – 11.6). Median TTP was 3.8 mo (95% CI: 1.7 – 10.8). Grade 4 hematological adverse events at least possibly related to cediranib were neutropenia (n=2) and thrombocytopenia (n=4). Grade 3 hematological adverse events at least possibly related to study treatment included: neutropenia (n=3), thrombocytopenia (n=2), and anemia (n=2). Grade 3 non-hematological adverse events included fatigue (n=4), dyspnea (n=3), dehydration (n=2), diarrhea (n=2), nausea (n=2), asthenia (n=1), and hypertension (n=1). Hypertension and proteinuria was uncommon with the 30 mg/day dose. Conclusions: With no confirmed response from 16 patients, cediranib was determined to be ineffective at a dose of 30 mg daily in our patient population. Supported by NCI N01-CM62205, NCI P30-CA014520 and the UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Pegylated Interferon-alfa-2a (PEG-IFN-α-2A; PEGASYS™) for Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and Polycythemia Vera (PV): An Update of an Ongoing Phase II Study.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 3542-3542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfonso Quintás-Cardama ◽  
Hagop Kantarjian ◽  
Guillermo Garcia-Manero ◽  
Jorge Cortes ◽  
Marie Ann Richie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Philadelphia Chromosome ◽  
Jak2 V617f ◽  
Human Interferon ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Significant Activity ◽  
Starting Dose ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Initial Starting

Abstract Therapy for patients with high-risk Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs) involves the use of cytoreductive agents such as recombinant human interferon-alpha (IFN-α), hydroxyurea (HU), and anagrelide (AG). Despite the significant activity of IFN-α in MPDs, therapy with this agent is frequently hindered by poor tolerance and inconvenient dosing schedules. PEG-IFN-α is formulated by covalently attaching polymers of ethylene glycol to the native IFN-α molecule, which results in decreased renal excretion and increased serum half-life that allows for weekly administration with acceptable toxicity. Based on the superior pharmacokinetic profile of PEG-IFN-α-2a relative to conventional IFN-α, we designed a phase II study of subcutaneous PEG-IFN-α-2a (Pegasys) for patients with ET or PV. A total of 50 patients have been enrolled and treated thus far (22 ET, 28 PV). Median age is 53 years (range, 23–77) and time from diagnosis to PEG-IFN-α-2a 64 months (range, 1–348). Prior therapies (median 2; range 0–6) included HU (n=33), AN (n=22), phlebotomy (n=27), IFN-α (n=8: 5 oral and 3 sc), other (n=10). PEG-IFN-α-2a was the initial therapy in 4 patients. The JAK2 V617F mutation was detected in 11 (50%) of 22 ET and in 26 (93%) of 28 PV patients. Six (12%) patients had abnormal cytogenetics. Initial starting dose of PEG-IFN-α-2a was 450 mcg/week, but that was modified to the current starting dose of 90 mcg/week. Dose modifications are allowed according to response or toxicity. Patients are currently receiving 450 mcg (n=1), 360 mcg (n=1), 270 mcg (n=5), 180 mcg (n=11), 135 mcg (n=8), 90 mcg (n=9), and 45 mcg (n=5). After a median follow-up of 11 months (range, 2–28), 47 (94%) patients have responded. Complete response (CR) was achieved by 46 (92%) patients (for ET: platelets <440x109/L, off HU and AG, in the absence of thromboembolic events; for PV: Hb <15 g/dL, off HU and AG, no phlebotomy, with disappearance of splenomegaly) whereas 1 (2%) patient with PV had a partial response ([PR]; no phlebotomy, off HU and AG, but still palpable spleen). The mutant JAK2 V617F to total JAK2 ratio was determined by PCR (n=37) and by a quantitative pyrosequencing assay (n=30) prior to PEG-IFN-α-2a. JAK2 V617F mutational analysis was subsequently performed after 6 and 12 months into PEG-IFN-α-2a therapy in 20 and 10 patients, respectively. Nine (30%) of the 30 patients assessable for JAK2 V617V quantitation had >10% reduction in JAK2 V617F expression, including 2 (7%) in whom the mutant allele became undetectable. In addition, 4 (13%) patients had a 5%–10% reduction. JAK2 V617F quantitation has not been repeated yet in 9 patients. PEG-IFN-α-2a was well tolerated in most patients. Twenty-two episodes of grade 3–4 toxicity were reported, including neutropenia (n=11), elevated transaminases (n=4), and anemia, thrombocytopenia, depression, fatigue, infection, cardiac, and pain in 1 case each. Ten patients were taken off study, including 6 (12%) due to therapy-related toxicities: grade 3 neutropenia (n=1), fatigue (n=1), depression (n=1), ischemic retinopathy (n=1), dyspnea (n=1),and diarrhea (n=1). In summary, therapy with PEG-IFN-α-2a results in remarkable clinical activity and acceptable toxicity profile in patients with ET or PV. Significant reduction of JAK2 V617F allele burden occurred in a proportion of responders, suggesting selective targeting of the malignant clone.

A multicenter phase II study of bendamustine with rituximab in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8023-8023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michinori Ogura ◽  
Kiyoshi Ando ◽  
Nozomi Niitsu ◽  
Seok Jin Kim ◽  
Ken Ohmachi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
B Cell ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Salvage Regimen ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽  
Grade 3

8023 Background: Effective salvage therapies are needed in patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory DLBCL after R-CHOP. Therapy with bendamustine plus rituximab (B-R) was well tolerated and effective in the preceding phase I study in relapsed/refractory aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including DLBCL. This phase II study assessed the efficacy and safety of B-R in pts with relapsed/refractory DLBCL. Methods: Pts with histologically confirmed DLBCL (excluding transformed disease) and 1-3 prior therapies received rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV on day 1 and bendamustine 120 mg/m2 IV on days 2 and 3 of each 21-day cycle, for up to 6 cycles. Recovery of neutrophil count to ≥1,000/mm3 and platelet count to ≥75,000/mm3 were required prior to the start of each cycle; treatment delays >2 weeks resulted in discontinuation. The primary endpoint was overall response rate (ORR); secondary endpoints included complete response (CR) rate, progression-free survival (PFS), and safety. Results: A total of 63 pts were enrolled; data from 59 pts were available. Median age was 67 (range, 36-75) years with 37 pts over 65 years. The majority of pts (64.4%) had 1 prior therapy; 57 pts (96.6%) were previously treated with rituximab-containing combination chemotherapy and 8 (13.6%) had prior auto-PBSCT. Pts received a median of 4 (range, 1-6) treatment cycles. Sixteen (27.1%) pts completed 6 treatment cycles; most common reasons for early discontinuation were disease progression (n=15) and failure to meet criteria to start the next cycle (n=13). Among 59 pts evaluable for response, ORR was 62.7% with a 37.3% CR rate. The median PFS was 200 days (95% CI, 109-410). Most common grade 3/4 adverse events (AEs) included CD4 lymphocytes decreased (66.1%), neutropenia (54.2%), and thrombocytopenia (10.2%). Four (6.8%) pts discontinued due to serious AEs (cytomegalovirus infection, infection, pneumonia, and pneumonia/respiratory failure). Conclusions: B-R demonstrated promising activity in pts with relapsed/refractory DLBCL. Toxicity was primarily hematologic and generally manageable. These results suggest that B-R is a promising salvage regimen for pts with relapsed/refractory DLBCL after R-CHOP.

An open-label, randomized, phase II study of nivolumab (anti-PD-1; BMS-936558; ONO-4538) given sequentially with ipilimumab in patients (pts) with advanced or metastatic melanoma (MEL).

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS9107-TPS9107
Author(s):  
F. Stephen Hodi ◽  
Christine Baudelet ◽  
Allen C. Chen ◽  
Jeffrey S. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
Induction Period ◽  
Clinical Response ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Braf Inhibitor ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Grade 3

TPS9107^ Background: Programmed death-1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) are immune checkpoint receptors that attenuate T-cell responses and contribute to immune evasion by tumor cells. Nivolumab is a PD-1 receptor blocking monoclonal antibody that has shown clinical activity in phase 1 trials with various tumor types including MEL. Ipilimumab is an anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody approved for advanced or metastatic MEL. Preclinical data suggest that combined PD-1 and CTLA-4 receptor blockade may improve antitumor activity in MEL, with PD-1 blockade upregulating CTLA-4 expression and CTLA-4 blockade upregulating PD-1 expression on tumor-infiltrating T cells. We describe a phase II study evaluating nivolumab administered sequentially with ipilimumab in pts with advanced (unresectable stage III) or metastatic (stage IV) MEL. Methods: This open-label, phase II study will enroll approximately 80 pts. During the induction period, pts will be randomized 1:1 to either nivolumab (3 mg/kg, q2w) from Weeks (Wk) 1-13 followed by ipilimumab (3 mg/kg, q3w) from Wks 14-25, or ipilimumab followed by nivolumab at the same doses and schedules. All pts will then receive nivolumab (3 mg/kg, q2wk) during the continuation period until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, for ≤2 years from initial study treatment. Pts may be treatment-naive or have disease recurrence or progression after one prior systemic therapy, excluding prior anti-PD-1, anti-CTLA-4, or a BRAF inhibitor. The primary endpoint is the incidence of treatment-related Grade 3–5 adverse events (AEs) during the induction period. Secondary endpoints are response rate at Wk 25 and progression rates at Wks 13 and 25. Exploratory endpoints include safety and tolerability; overall survival; pt-level time course of treatment-related grade 3–5 AEs, response, progression, treatment discontinuation, and death; the association of changes in pharmacodynamic immune markers from baseline to Wk 13 and Wk 25 and clinical response; the association between baseline immunological parameters and clinical response; and immune-related single nucleotide polymorphisms. Clinical trial information: NCT01783938.

A phase II clinical trial of ipilimumab/nivolumab combination immunotherapy in patients with rare upper gastrointestinal, neuroendocrine, and gynecological malignancies.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2570-2570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Klein ◽  
Damien Kee ◽  
Ben Markman ◽  
Rachael Chang Lee ◽  
Michael Michael ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Combination Treatment ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

2570 Background: Patients (pts) with rare cancers represent an unmet medical need and have an inferior overall survival compared to patients with more common malignancies. Due to their low frequency, no therapies, including immunotherapies, have systematically been investigated in this population. Ipilimumab (ipi)/Nivolumab (nivo) combination treatment has demonstrated significant clinical activity in pts with advanced melanoma and renal cell carcinoma and response rates with this regimen are higher compared to single agent anti-PD-1 therapy. This phase II study assessed the efficacy and safety of ipi/nivo in rare cancer pts. Methods: 60 pts with advanced rare upper gastrointestinal (GI), neuroendocrine (NE) and gynaecological (GY) malignancies were enrolled in 3 cohorts. Patients received nivo 3mg/kg and ipi 1mg/kg every 3 weeks for four doses, followed by nivo 3mg/kg every 2 weeks. Treatment continued for up to 96 weeks, or until disease progression or the development of unacceptable toxicity. Response (RECIST 1.1) was assessed every 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was clinical benefit rate (CBR), CR, PR and SD. Exploratory endpoints include correlation of efficacy with relevant biomarkers including PDL1 status and tumour mutation burden. Results: 42 pts have so far undergone restaging, 11 pts clinically progressed prior to their first restaging scan. 50 pts have received prior therapy (1-5 lines). Objective responses have been observed in a range of different malignancies. Clinical trial information: NCT02923934. Grade 3/4 immune related adverse events were detected in 31% of pts. The results of correlative biomarker studies will be presented at the meeting. Conclusions: Ipi/Nivo combination treatment has efficacy in a wide range of advanced rare malignancies. Immune related toxicity is in keeping with previously reported clinical trials using the same dosing regimen.[Table: see text]

Efficacy of Dasatinib (SPRYCEL®) in Patients (pts) with Chronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CP-CML) Resistant to or Intolerant of Imatinib: Updated Results of the CA180013 ‘START-C’ Phase II Study.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 164-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Baccarani ◽  
H.M. Kantarjian ◽  
J.F. Apperley ◽  
J.H. Lipton ◽  
B. Druker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Reductions

Abstract Dasatinib (SPRYCEL®, formerly BMS-354825) is an oral, multi-targeted, kinase inhibitor of BCR-ABL and SRC kinases, approved by the US FDA for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia, including chronic phase, with resistance to or intolerance of prior therapy, including imatinib (im). ‘START-C’ is an open-label phase-II study of dasatinib in imatinib-resistant (im-r) or -intolerant (im-i) pts with CP-CML. Preliminary data previously presented on 186 pts treated showed a complete hematologic response (CHR) rate of 90%, and a major cytogenetic response (MCyR) rate of 45%. With additional recruitment, between February and July 2005, a total of 387 pts (191 male, median age 58 yrs [range 21–85]) were enrolled and treated in 75 centers worldwide. The definition of im-r required progressive disease at a maximal dose of im or the occurrence of BCR-ABL mutations associated with insensitivity to im. Of the 387 pts, 288 were im-r and 99 were im-i. Dasatinib was given at 70 mg twice daily (BID) with dose escalation to 90 mg BID in pts lacking response, and dose reductions to 50 and 40 mg BID for toxicity or intolerance. Complete blood counts were obtained weekly for the first 12 weeks; bone marrow cytology and cytogenetics every 3 months, and molecular monitoring of BCR-ABL transcript levels by real-time qPCR every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then every 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was MCyR rate. Median time from diagnosis of CML was 61 months (range 3–250). Prior therapy included interferon-alpha in 65% and stem cell transplantation in 10% of pts. Fifty five percent of pts had >600 mg of prior im. Fifty three percent of pts received im for >3 yrs. Best response to prior im therapy was a CHR in 82%, and complete (CCyR) and partial (PCyR) cytogenetic responses in 19% and 18% of pts, respectively. Updated analyses with a median follow-up of 13 months (0.1–17 months) show 351 (91%) pts had a CHR, and 225 (58%) a MCyR: 79 (80%) im-i pts, and 146 (51%) im-r pts. CCyR rates were 74% (im-i) and 38% (im-r) giving a total CCyR rate of 47%. Sixty three (41%) pts who never achieved a CyR on im achieved a MCyR with dasatinib. The rate of MCyR was 59% among the 160 (44%) pts with BCR-ABL baseline mutations, and was seen across all mutations with the exception of T315I. Grade 3/4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia was reported in 49% and 48% of pts, respectively. Dose interruptions occurred in 331 (86%) pts, and dose reductions in 269 (70%) pts, with an average daily dose of 103 mg/day (range 11–169 mg). Non-hematologic toxicity consisted mainly of grade 1/2 diarrhea, headache, rash, and pleural effusion, with 6% grade 3/4 pleural effusion. Dasatinib demonstrated substantial hematologic and cytogenetic activity in im-r and im-i pts with CP-CML. Importantly, the responses rates continue to improve with further follow-up, and 221 of the 225 pts who achieved a MCyR have not progressed or died while on study. The 12 month progression-free survival of all patients is 90%. Updated analyses with at least 15 months of follow-up, in addition to the molecular response data and mutational analysis at time of progression, will be presented.

Phase II Study of Lenalidomide and Prednisone for Patients with Myelofibrosis.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 3545-3545
Author(s):  
Alfonso Quintás-Cardama ◽  
Ayalew Tefferi ◽  
Deborah Thomas ◽  
Jorge Cortes ◽  
Farhad Ravandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Jak2 V617f ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Wbc Count ◽  
Bone Marrow Blasts ◽  
Marrow Fibrosis

Abstract Prompted by the activity of lenalidomide (Revlimid®) in pts with chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis (CIMF), we sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the combination of lenalidomide and prednisone in a phase II study for pts with CIMF. The rationale for this combination is that the anti-angiogenic and anti-TNFa effects of lenalidomide may be potentiated by the effects of prednisone to reduce marrow fibrosis and improve hematopoiesis in CIMF. Initial therapy consisted of lenalidomide 10 mg/d (dose level [DL] 0) on days 1–21 of a 28–day cycle for 6 cycles, in combination with prednisone 30 mg/d orally during cycle 1, 15 mg/d orally during cycle 2, and 15 mg/d every other day during cycle 3. The lenalidomide dose could be reduced to 5 mg/d (DL -1) or to 5 mg/d every other day (DL -2), or increased to 15 mg/d (DL +1) or 20 mg/d (DL +2) depending upon toxicity or lack of response, respectively. A total of 40 pts (23 male, 17 female) have been enrolled. The median age was 62 years (range, 41–86), time from CIMF diagnosis to the study treatment 10 months (range, 0–269), WBC count 87x109/L (range, 1.1–89), hemoglobin 9.8 g/dL (range, 7.8–17.3), platelets 137x109/L (range, 8–1183). Pts had received a median of 1 prior therapy (range 0–4): hydroxyurea (HU; n=14), anagrelide (AG; n=4), azacitidine (n=6), steroids (n=5), thalidomide (n=4), and interferon (n=3). Ten (25%) pts had not received any prior therapy. JAK2 V617F mutation was detected in 18 (50%) of 36 tested pts and 20 (50%) of 40 had abnormal cytogenetics. A total of 260 cycles have been administered. All 40 pts are evaluable for response and toxicity. Responses have been observed in 12 (30%) pts, including complete response (CR) in 2 (normal blood counts and <5% bone marrow blasts, off HU, AG, growth factors, and no transfusions); partial response (PR) in 7 (at least 2 of the following: Hb increase by ≥2 g/dL, 50% increase in platelets, decrease of bone marrow blasts or organomegaly by ≥50%, normalization of WBC count without blasts, or reduction in bone marrow fibrosis; off HU, AG, growth factors, and transfusion independence); and hematologic improvement (HI) in 3 (at least 2 of the following: decrease by ≥25% of pretreatment leukocytosis, splenomegaly, or marrow blasts, or increase of Hb by ≥1g/dl without growth factor or transfusion support or platelets by ≥25%; off HU, AG, growth factors). Median time to response was 12 weeks (range, 2–32). Responses have been sustained for a median of 15 wks (range, 5–36) and are ongoing in all 12 responders. Overall, 21 (53%) pts experienced grade 3–4 toxicity, being the most frequent neutropenia, anemia, musculoskeletal pain, and fatigue. Twenty-four (60%) pts have required dose reduction to DL -1, of which 5 (12.5%) further reduced to DL -2. One (2.5%) pt dose-escalated to DL +1, while 15 (25%) remained at DL 0. Twenty-one (53%) pts discontinued lenalidomide due to: lack of response (n=8), pt’s decision (n=7), grade 3–4 toxicity (n=5), and poor compliance (n=1). No deaths or transformation to acute myeloid leukemia occurred. In summary, the combination of lenalidomide and prednisone is an active and generally well-tolerated regimen for pts with CIMF. Longer follow-up is warranted to evaluate the durability of ongoing responses. Updated results will be presented at the meeting.

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