A Phase I Study of the Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor Tipifarnib in a Week- on Week-Off Dose Schedule in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 1948-1948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Kirschbaum ◽  
Anthony Selwyn Stein ◽  
Joseph Tuscano ◽  
Jasmine M. Zain ◽  
Leslie Popplewell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Dose Schedule ◽  
Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Dosing Schedule ◽  
Elevated Liver Enzymes ◽  
Clinical Responses ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels

Abstract Tipifarnib (R115777, Zarnestra®) is a methylquinolone analogue that is a potent inhibitor of farnesylation. The initial phase I study in leukemia by Karp and Lancet (Blood, 2001) showed clinical responses in 10/34 evaluable patients with AML on a 21 day schedule, with 600 mg bid identified as the MTD. Preclinical work shows that farnesyltransferase remains inhibited for seven days after tipifarnib, suggesting an alternate week dosing schedule. We report the results of a tipifarnib phase I dose escalation trial in AML on a week on week off schedule. Dose levels were 400, 600, 800, 1200, 1400, and 1600 mg BID on a standard 3+3 design. Eligibility was defined as relapsed or refractory AML after one to three prior induction regimens. A total of 30 patients have been accrued. with 27 patients evaluable for toxicity. Median age is 64.5 (range 33–75). Grade 3 toxicities were seen at dose levels 1 (400 mg bid)- metabolic acidosis and hepatic failure in a patient with progressive leukemia who had previous hepatic toxicity during chemotherapy, and level 5 (1200 mg bid)- grade 3 creatinine elevation. Other grade 1 and 2 toxicities included fatigue, nausea, anorexia, elevated liver enzymes, increased bilirubin, and renal insufficiency. The maximum target treatment dose, 1600 mg PO bid was attained. There were 3 complete responses (CR) out of 9 patients treated at the 1000–1200 mg bid dose level- after cycle 1 in a 47 year old woman with relapsed AML after autologous transplant, with a 10 month continuing remission as of 8/06 (she underwent successful allogeneic transplant); after 2 cycles in a 69 year old man with relapsed AML, who relapsed after 5 months, (with response after retreatment with tipifarnib), and in a 67 year old man with relapsed AML who achieved PR after one cycle and CR after five cycles. One patient with AML evolving out of CMMoL had disappearance of the AML blasts but persistence of the CMMoL after two cycles at the 800 mg bid level, and one patient at the 1400 dose had a platelet rise to 140 from a starting platelet count below 40 despite continued presence of blasts. In AML patients, greater than two fold increase in tipifarnib dosing can be tolerated on this dosing schedule with efficacy perhaps enhanced. Based on these promising results a monotherapy phase 2 or tipifarnib combination study in AML appears warranted.

A Phase I Study of the Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor Tipifarnib in a Week-On Week-Off Dose Schedule in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 891-891
Author(s):  
Mark H. Kirschbaum ◽  
Anthony Selwyn Stein ◽  
Joseph Tuscano ◽  
Jasmine M. Zain ◽  
Leslie Popplewell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Dose Schedule ◽  
Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Dosing Schedule ◽  
Clinical Responses ◽  
Acute Myelogenous ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Higher Doses

Abstract Tipifarnib (R115777, Zarnestra) is a methylquinolone analogue that is a potent inhibitor of farnesylation. The initial phase I study in leukemia by Karp and Lancet (Blood, 2001) showed clinical responses in 10/34 evaluable patients with AML on a 21 day schedule, with 600 mg bid identified as the MTD. Preclinical work shows that farnesyltransferase remains inhibited for seven days after tipifarnib, suggesting an alternate week dosing schedule. We report the results of a tipifarnib phase I dose escalation trial in AML on a week on week off schedule. Dose levels were 400, 600, 800, 1200, 1400, and 1600 mg BID on a standard 3+3 design. Eligibility was defined as relapsed or refractory AML after one to three prior induction regimens. A total of 37 patients were accrued, with 32 evaluable for toxicity. Median age at treatment is 62 (range 33–77), with 15 F, 22 M. RESULTS: The MTD on this schedule was 1200 mg B.I.D., with the major dose limiting toxicity determined by course one being creatinine elevation. At the 6 pts treated at the MTD there was one DLT (grade 3 creatinine), one grade 3 nausea (not a DLT), and grade 2 toxicities including liver enzyme abnormalities, nausea/vomiting, and rash. At dose level 1, metabolic acidosis and hepatic failure in a patient with progressive leukemia who had previous hepatic toxicity during chemotherapy was observed. Two patients treated at the MTD had a complete remission: a 69-yr old male who relapsed after 231 days, and a 66-yr old male who relapsed after 258 days, but who responded to re-treatment with tipifarnib and is disease-free 548 days (18 months) since enrolling in the study. At 1000mg BID dose, a 69-yr old woman with relapsed AML after autologous transplant had a CR after 2 cycles and went on receive a successful allogeneic transplant and is in remission 2yrs from her first cycle of tipifarnib. One patient with AML evolving out of CMMoL had disappearance of the AML blasts but persistence of the CMMoL after two cycles at the 800 mg bid level, and one patient at the 1400 dose had a platelet rise to 140 from a starting platelet count below 40 despite continued presence of blasts. Higher doses resulted in a higher incidence of dose limiting renal toxicity, fewer courses, and no complete remissions. Additional patients are accruing at the MTD to further understand the toxicities on this schedule. In AML patients, a two-fold increase in tipifarnib dosing can be tolerated on this dosing schedule with responses seen at the higher doses. A monotherapy phase 2 or tipifarnib combination study in AML using this schedule appears warranted.

Evaluation of Oral Azacitidine Using Extended Treatment Schedules: A Phase I Study

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 603-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillermo Garcia-Manero ◽  
Steven D. Gore ◽  
Christopher R. Cogle ◽  
Elias J. Jabbour ◽  
M. Renee Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Febrile Neutropenia ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Treatment Schedule ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Transfusion Independence ◽  
Clinical Responses ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 603 Parenteral azacitidine (AZA) is approved for administration on days 1–7 of a 28-day treatment schedule. Based on the short plasma half-life of AZA, S-phase restricted incorporation into DNA, and rapid re-methylation of DNA, it is possible that chronic daily exposure could enhanced its clinical activity. An oral formulation would be convenient and allow evaluation of lower doses administered on extended schedules. The initial phase I study of oral AZA, administered daily on a 7-day schedule demonstrated that it was bioavailable, safe, and clinically active in patients with MDS and AML (Garcia-Manero G, et al. Blood 2009;114:A117). Here, we report the results of a multicenter phase I exploration of extended oral AZA schedules, including dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), safety, pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), and preliminary response data. Patients aged ≥ 18 years with MDS, CMML or AML (not candidates for other therapies) were enrolled in the study. Inclusion criteria were a hemoglobin level of ≤ 9.0 g/dL, and/or platelet count of ≤ 50 × 109/L, and/or be RBC transfusion-dependent; prior azanucleoside therapy was not permitted. Patients received oral AZA daily (QD) or twice daily (BID) on 14- or 21-days schedules, with starting at a dose of 300 mg for QD dosing and 200 mg for BID dosing. Patients were enrolled into cohorts of 6 and evaluated for DLTs at the end of Cycle 1. Patients were monitored continuously for adverse events (AEs) and assessed for disease response at the end of every second cycle. During Cycle 1, on the first and last day of treatment, PK parameters were derived from AZA concentrations in the plasma after the first dose of the day. PD samples were collected during the first 2 cycles and DNA methylation changes were evaluated using a LINE-1 assay. To date, 25 patients (median age 68 years [range 44–87]; 14 male and 11 female) with MDS (n = 13), AML (n = 7 de novo and n = 3 transformed), and CMML (n = 2) have received oral AZA on extended treatment schedules. Two DLTs, grade 3 nausea and grade 3 vomiting, occurred in 1 of 6 DLT-evaluable patients treated at 14-days QD (n = 7). No DLTs were observed on the 21-day QD (n = 6) or 14-day BID (n = 6) schedules; safety evaluation for the 21-day BID schedule is ongoing (n = 6). The maximum tolerated dose has not been reached on these schedules; no patient has received > 300 mg per dose. Overall rates of all grades nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain with the extended schedules were similar to those observed with the oral 7-day schedule. The rate of febrile neutropenia (all grades) was higher in the 21-day QD cohort. This was observed in 4 patients with baseline ANC < 500 and/or AML diagnosis. Most common grade 3/4 AEs in the QD schedules were febrile neutropenia (14-day, 1/7; 21-day, 4/6), anemia (14-day, 1/7; 21-day, 0/6), thrombocytopenia (14-day, 1/7; 21-day, 1/6), diarrhea (14-day, 0/7; 21-day, 1/6), nausea (14-day, 1/7; 21-day, 0/6), and vomiting (14-day, 1/7; 21-day, 0/6). Extended BID schedules are under evaluation. PK data have been generated for 19 of 25 patients. For the 300 mg 14-day QD, 300 mg 21-day QD, and 200 mg 14-day BID schedules, using mean AUC (first and last day) results, extrapolated cumulative exposures per cycle were ~28%, 42% and 26%, respectively, compared with historical exposure observed following subcutaneous administration. AZA exposure increased with increasing dose, but was not dose-proportional. Clinical responses were observed for MDS/CMML patients on both extended QD schedules, with assessment ongoing for BID schedules (Table). In summary, extended (14- and 21-day) dosing of oral AZA is generally well tolerated, with no AZA accumulation, and promising clinical responses were observed, including complete remission (CR), marrow CR (mCR), and hematologic improvement (HI). Table. Parameter, n (%) Oral AZA Treatment Schedule MDS/CMML Responders/Evaluable patients, (%) 14-day QD 21-day QD Overall response* (CR, mCR, any HI) 5/6 (83) 3/3 (100) CR 0/6 2/3 (67) mCR 0/6 3/3 (100) HI 5/6 (83) 3/3 (100) HI-erythroid 3/5 (60) 1/1 (100) HI-platelet† 2/5 (40) 3/3 (100) HI-neutrophil 0/1 0/1 Transfusion independence 3/4 (75) 1/2 (50) RBC 1/2 (50) 1/1 (100) Platelet 2/2 (100) 0/1 * International Working Group 2006 criteria, patients only counted once for overall response, but may be counted more than once in individual response categories. † Includes patients achieving partial (≥ 50%) or complete platelet transfusion independence. Disclosures: Gore: Celgene: Consultancy, Equity Ownership, Research Funding. Cogle:Celgene: Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Ward:Celgene: Equity Ownership. MacBeth:Celgene: Employment, Equity Ownership. Laille:Celgene: Employment. Giordano:Celgene: Employment, Equity Ownership. Kantarjian:Celgene: Research Funding. Skikne:Celgene: Employment.

A phase I study of the VEGF receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor vatalanib (PTK787/ZK 222584) and gemcitabine in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4122-4122 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Kuo ◽  
A. Fitzgerald ◽  
H. Kaiser ◽  
B. I. Sikic ◽  
G. A. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Advanced Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Patient Cohort ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels

4122 Background: The VEGF pathway is the predominant mediator of angiogenesis in pancreatic cancer. Vatalanib (PTK787/ZK 222584) is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor of all known VEGF receptors. We initiated a phase I study of vatalanib and gemcitabine for advanced pancreatic cancer. Methods: Patients with newly diagnosed unresectable or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma were enrolled. Previous adjuvant chemoradiotherapy with fluorouracil was allowed. Gemcitabine was given by fixed-dose rate infusion weekly x 3 in a 28-day cycle, and vatalanib was given orally daily. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) are defined as any grade 3/4 toxicity during the first cycle. The dose levels are as follows: Results: To date, 11 patients are evaluable for toxicity (5M/6F; median age 62 years, range 40–82 years; median KPS 90%). Thus far, 42 cycles have been given, with a median of four cycles per patient. Two patients have experienced DLT. The first patient (cohort 1) experienced grade 3 diarrhea and hypokalemia and grade 4 neutropenia occurring simultaneously and treated without sequelae. The second patient (cohort 3) developed grade 3 deep vein thrombosis. Beyond the first cycle, grade 3 toxicities included neutropenia (1), anemia (3), thrombocytopenia (1), hypertension (2), diarrhea (1), hypokalemia (1), thrombosis (1), and proteinuria (1). Three of eleven patients (27%) did not complete treatment to the first evaluation timepoint (2 cycles); two discontinued due to toxicity and one discontinued due to disease progression. Two of eleven patients (18%) had a partial response by RECIST. Six of eleven patients (55%) had stable disease as the best response ranging from 2–6 months. Conclusions: The combination of gemcitabine and vatalanib is generally well-tolerated with most grade 3/4 toxicities occurring late in the treatment course. Antitumor responses have been observed at initial dose levels and accrual to the final cohort with BID dosing of vatalanib continues. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Phase I study of imatinib in combination with gemcitabine and capecitabine

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13523-e13523
Author(s):  
R. C. Ramaekers ◽  
J. Elkahwaji ◽  
E. Reed ◽  
A. Ganti ◽  
J. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Stable Disease ◽  
Renal Cell ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Dose Schedule ◽  
Unknown Primary ◽  
Phase Ii Studies ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Tumor Types

e13523 Background: Imatinib-mediated inhibition of platelet-derived growth factor receptor lowers tumor interstitial pressure allowing for improved intratumoral antineoplastic drug concentration. A phase I study of imatinib (Im) with the synergistic combination of gemcitabine (Gem) and capecitabine (Cape) was undertaken. Methods: Eligibility requirements included refractory solid tumors, ECOG 0/1 and adequate organ function. A 3-week treatment cycle was used with the dose levels (DL) 0 and -1 as outlined in the table. Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as occurring within the first 2 cycles of therapy. Patients remained on therapy unless DLT occurred or disease progression. Results: Twelve patients with a median age of 59.5 (range 44 - 77) were evaluable. Baseline characteristics included ECOG PS 0/1: 6/6; prior systemic therapies: median 3 (range 1–6); tumor types: renal (4), melanoma (2), prostate, esophageal, pancreatic, small cell lung, breast, unknown primary. At DL 0, 2 of 6 patients experienced DLT (gr. 3 thrombocytopenia; gr. 4 leucopenia). At DL -1, 1 of 6 patients experienced DLT (gr. 3 thrombocytopenia). No patient missed a dose; one patient in DL -1 completed only 1 cycle. Median cycles administered was 2 (range, 1 - 19). At cycle 2 evaluation, 7 pts had stable disease, 4 had progressive disease and 1 was not evaluable. Grade 3 or 4 toxicity included thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, hyperglycemia and weakness. All hematologic grade 3/4 toxicity was seen in patients having received ≥3 cytotoxic regimens previously. Most common grade 1/2 toxicities included anemia, nausea/emesis and fatigue. One patient with renal cell had stable disease (SD) for 15 cycles and one patient with melanoma had SD for 19 cycles. Conclusions: Im in combination with Gem and Cape is well tolerated in patients without extensive exposure to cytotoxic therapy. Activity is seen in various tumor types particularly melanoma and renal cell. The suggested dose for phase II studies is Im 400 mg/d, Gem 400 mg/m2 and Cape 400 mg/m2 in the dose schedule as described above. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]

A first-in-human phase I study of ER-α36 modifier icaritin in patients with advanced solid tumors.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2614-2614
Author(s):  
Ying Fan ◽  
Binghe Xu ◽  
Xiaoyan Ding ◽  
Fei Ma ◽  
Jiayu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antitumor Activity ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Chinese Herb ◽  
Hepatocellular Cancer ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽  
Multiple Cancer ◽  
Phase Ib ◽  
Dose Levels

2614 Background: ER-α36 was recently identified to be expressed in varieties of cancers and may play important roles in carcinogenesis and tumor progression. Icaritin, a natural prenylflavonoid derived from the Chinese herb Epimedium, is a first of its kind ER-α36 modifier, which demonstrated potent anti-tumor effect in multiple cancer cell lines and their xenograft models. This study aims to determine its safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and potential antitumor activity. Methods: This phase I study comprises phase Ia and Ib. In phase Ia part, patients with advanced breast cancer (ABC) were treated with escalating doses of Icaritin orally once daily on a continuous 28-day dosing schedule. In phase Ib part, dosing was fixed to 600 or 800mg twice daily and expansion was made to other selected malignancies including hepatocellular cancer (HCC), colorectal cancer (CRC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) to further explore PK parameters and efficacy. Results: 24 patients were enrolled to receive Icaritin at six dose levels ranging from 50mg to 1600mg per day in phase Ia. No dose limited toxicity (DLT) was found even in the highest dose defined in the protocol, thus the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was not reached. Only grade 1 drug-related adverse events were observed including neutropenia, ALT elevation, hypercholesteremia, fatigue, anorexia, hypertriglyceridemia, proteinuria, myalgia, hot flash and rash. PK data from the fed dosing showed 3-fold increase of Cmax and AUC compared with the fast dosing. Half life was around 2-7 hours. Among 22 evaluable subjects, no complete or partial response (CR or PR) was detected, 5 patients had stable disease(SD)for 3 months or longer. For phase Ib study, 24 patients had been enrolled. One ABC, 2 CRC and 3 ICC patients progressed after 2 months of medication. Among 7 HCC patients already evaluated, 1 obtained PR and progressed after one year of treatment and 2 remained in the study, stable for 5 months. Similar drug related toxicity profile was noted in phase Ib. Conclusions: Icaritin was generally well-tolerated without DLT across tested dose levels. Evidence of promising antitumor activity was observed in ABC and HCC. Final results will be presented at the meeting. Clinical trial information: NCT01278810.

Phase I study of intraperitoneal MHC unrestricted adoptive cell therapy with TALL-104 cells in patients with peritoneal carcinosis

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3054-3054 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Bengala ◽  
V. Rasini ◽  
R. Sternieri ◽  
M. Dominici ◽  
A. Andreotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Adoptive Cell Therapy ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
K562 Cells ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Peritoneal Carcinosis ◽  
Dose Levels

3054 Background: TALL-104 is an irradiated human leukemic T cell line (CD3+, CD4- CD8+, CD56+, CD16-) grown in IL-2- containing medium, that has the ability to kill tumor cells in preclinical models in a MHC unrestricted way. A phase I trial in metastatic breast cancer patients, has shown that multiple i.v. infusions (infs) of TALL-104 cells can be given safely. In order to optimise the tumor:effector cell ratio, we have designed a phase I study of intraperitoneal infs of γ-irradiated TALL-104 cells. Methods: Patients (pts) with peritoneal carcinosis from ovarian or gastrointestinal tumors not responding to at least 2 lines of chemotherapy were eligible for study entry. The treatment included 5 i.p. infs (day 1, 3, 5, 15, 30) and the study aimed to test three cell dose levels: 1 x 108, 5 x 108, 2.5 x 109. End points of the study were: safety, kinetic of TALL-104 cells on ascites (if present) and peripheral blood (PB) by PCR, levels of cytokines (TGF-β, GM-CSF, IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, IFN-γ, TNF-a and -β, HGF, sIL-2R, sICAM-1) on ascites and serum, and cytotoxicity of autologous PB mononuclear cells (MNC) against K562 cells. Results: So far 10 pts have been treated: 6 with GI and 4 with ovarian cancer; 7 patients had ascites. Five pts have been treated at the 1st and 5 pts at the 2nd dose level. No treatment-related adverse events were observed. TALL-104 cells were detected in ascites (100 % of the pts) and PB (43 % of the pts) up to 48 hrs after the infs. Cytotoxicity of MNC showed a mean 5-fold increase at day 3 through 7 and it was still evident at day 30 in both dose levels. Cytokine levels are available for the first 5 pts. In one pt 18-fold increase of TNF-a was observed in ascites after the first infusion with a peak of 40-fold at day 15. sIL-2R and sICAM-1 showed both a mean 1.2-fold and 1.5-fold increase in serum in ascites respectively up to day 45. TGF-β1 level increased in average 3.3-fold in serum and 1.5-fold in ascites during the same observation period. HGF showed a mean 1.2-fold increase both in serum and ascites. Conclusions: These preliminary results show that the i.p. infusion of TALL-104 is safe. Moreover, the increased autologous cell-mediated cytotoxicity and the levels of soluble cytokines after i.p. infs indicate that TALL-104 cells may elicit potential antitumor activity. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

A Phase I Study of PRO131921, a Novel Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD20+ Indolent NHL: Correlation Between Clinical Responses and AUC Pharmacokinetics.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 3742-3742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan W. Friedberg ◽  
Julie M. Vose ◽  
Brad S Kahl ◽  
Mark W. Brunvand ◽  
Andre Goy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Dose Cohort ◽  
Clinical Responses ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Anti Cd20

Abstract Abstract 3742 Poster Board III-678 PRO131921 is a third-generation, humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody engineered to have significantly increased antibody-dependent cytotoxicity and complement-dependent cytotoxicity compared to rituximab as shown in in vitro models. In preclinical in vivo lymphoma models, PRO131921 has superior anti-tumor efficacy compared to rituximab. In this Phase I study, PRO131921 was administered as a single agent to patients (pts) with CD20+, relapsed or refractory indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) who had been treated with a prior rituximab-containing regimen. The aim of the study was to determine the safety and tolerability of PRO131921, the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), its pharmacokinetics (PK), and to establish a Phase II dose. Pts were treated with PRO131921 by intravenous infusion (premedication with acetaminophen and anti-histamine) weekly for 4 weeks on days 1, 8, 15 and 22. The dose of the first infusion was approximately 50% that of subsequent infusions. The dose was escalated based on safety in a 3+3 design. PK samples were obtained pre- and post-infusion on days 1, 8, 15, and 22, and once each on days 2, 23, 29, 50, and 78 (and at later time points for up to a year). Twenty-four pts were treated with PRO131921 at doses from 25 mg/m2 to 800 mg/m2. Median age was 58 yrs (38-78). Histologies were follicular NHL (n=20), small lymphocytic lymphoma (n=3) or marginal zone NHL (n=1). Pts had received a median of 2 (range 1-6) prior regimens. PRO131921 was generally well-tolerated and no MTD was reached in the study. The most common adverse events were Grade 1 or 2 (CTCAE V3.0) chills, flushing, itching, fatigue, fever, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and hypotension, most of which were part of infusion-related reactions limited in general to the first infusion. These responded well to slowing or interruption of the infusion, and symptomatic treatment (including steroids). Grade 3 AEs (related and unrelated to study drug) included 3 episodes each of transient neutropenia and hypoxia, and single episodes of throat tightness, bronchospasm, syncope, fatigue, periarthritis, pneumonia, and deep venous thrombosis. There was 1 unrelated Grade 4 pulmonary embolism. Two pts did not receive all 4 doses of therapy due to DLTs. One dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was observed in the 200/400 mg/m2 dose cohort due to a significant infusion reaction, and a second was observed at the 300/800 mg/m2 dose cohort due to Grade 3 joint pain and fatigue after 2 infusions. Detailed PK studies of PRO131921 in all patients were broadly similar to rituximab with a dose-dependent increase in exposure, but with significant inter- and intra-patient variability. Analysis of PK data demonstrated a correlation between higher normalized drug exposure (normalized AUC) and both tumor shrinkage (p=0.049) and clinical response (p=0.034), consistent with the hypothesis that rapid drug clearance (e.g. by tumor in excess of drug) may result in decreased clinical efficacy. Best investigator-assessed responses to treatment in the 22 evaluable pts by day 78 or later were 6 PR, 13 SD, and 3 PD; 5/10 pts in the two highest dose cohorts responded. In conclusion, PRO131921 has shown clinical activity in rituximab-relapsed and refractory indolent NHL pts. The observation that higher normalized AUC may be associated with improved clinical responses has potential implications in future trials of monoclonal antibody-based therapies, and emphasizes the importance of early PK studies to optimize antibody efficacy. Disclosures: Friedberg: Genentech, Inc.: Honoraria, Research Funding. Vose:Genentech, Inc.: Consultancy, Research Funding. Kahl:Genentech, Inc.: Consultancy, Research Funding. Brunvand:Genentech, Inc.: Speakers Bureau. Goy:Genentech/Biogen IDEC: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau. Kasamon:Genentech/Biogen IDEC: Research Funding. Burington:Genentech, Inc.: Employment. Li:Genentech, Inc.: Employment. Ho:Genentech, Inc.: Employment. Cheson:Genentech, Inc.: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau.

scholarly journals Preliminary Results from a Phase I Study of HMPL-523, a Selective Oral Syk Inhibitor, in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma

Blood ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 138 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 2432-2432
Author(s):  
Paolo Strati ◽  
Dominik Chraniuk ◽  
Eva González-Barca ◽  
Michal Taszner ◽  
Rathi Pillai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Phase I ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
T Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Publicly Traded ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity

Abstract Background: Spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) plays an integral role in B-cell receptor signaling critical in the development and survival of several subtypes of lymphoma. HMPL-523 is a selective, oral Syk inhibitor that has shown strong anti-tumor efficacy in xenograft models of B-cell and T-cell lymphoma. HMPL-523 had a manageable safety profile and demonstrated anti-tumor activity in a phase I study of lymphoma patients in China (NCT02857998). Here, we report the safety and preliminary anti-tumor activity of HMPL-523 in the dose escalation phase of a phase 1 study of relapsed/refractory lymphoma patients in the United States and Europe (NCT03779113). Methods: The primary objectives of the phase I study were to evaluate the safety and tolerability of HMPL-523 and to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D). Secondary objectives were to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) and evaluate the preliminary efficacy of HMPL-523. Eligible patients had histologically confirmed lymphoma, exhausted all approved therapy options, and had good organ function, including creatinine clearance ≥ 40 ml/min by Cockcroft-Gault, absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1000/µL, platelet count ≥ 50,000/µL, and hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL. Dose escalation was performed according to a 3+3 study design. Treatment emergent adverse events (AEs) were assessed per NCI CTCAE v5.0. Treatment responses were assessed by Lugano criteria at weeks 8, 16, and 24, and then every 12 weeks. Patients received HMPL-523 treatment daily in 28-day cycles until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Results: As of July 15, 2021, 21 patients had been enrolled and dosed with HMPL-523 at one of six dose levels (100 to 800 mg once daily). Baseline tumor subtypes included Hodgkin lymphoma (HL; n=5); diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL; n=4); follicular lymphoma (FL; n=4); marginal zone lymphoma (MZL; n=2); and 1 patient each with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL), cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), mixed HL/DLBCL, and Richter's transformation. Patients were predominantly Caucasian (90.5%) and male (71.4%). The median age was 61 years (range 27 to 89 years) and 71.4% had an ECOG performance status of 1. The median lines of prior therapy was 4 (range 2 to 17). The majority of patients had prior anti-CD20 antibody exposure (71.4%), and four patients (19%) received prior Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Five patients continue to receive study treatment. The most frequently reported treatment emergent AEs were aspartate aminotransferase increase (23.8%), anemia (23.8%), neutropenia (19%), hyponatremia (19%), creatinine increase (19%), and nausea (19%). The most common grade ≥ 3 AEs were neutropenia (14.3%), hyponatremia (14.3%), and anemia (9.5%). Three dose limiting toxicities were observed: 1 in the 100 mg cohort (grade 3 confusion) and 2 in the 800 mg cohort (grade 3 fever and grade 3 alanine aminotransferase increase). The dose was deescalated to 700 mg, which was determined to be the MTD and RP2D. Among 17 efficacy evaluable patients, 2 patients (1 HL, 1 FL) dosed at 600 mg and 800 mg (reduced to 600 mg due to toxicity) achieved complete response, and 1 patient (dose increased from 400 to 600 mg) achieved partial response (FL). Stable disease was observed in 5 (29.4%) patients (2 DLBCL, 1 MCL, 1 SLL, 1 PTCL). At steady state, HMPL-523 showed approximately dose proportional PK over the daily dose range of 100 to 700 mg. Conclusions: HMPL-523 was well tolerated at all dose levels within the range of 100 mg to 700 mg and demonstrated proof of activity at dose levels of 400 mg or higher in heavily pre-treated patients. The dose expansion phase of the study will evaluate safety and efficacy in patients with multiple subtypes of B-cell and T-cell lymphoma at the RP2D of 700 mg. Updated safety, PK, and anti-tumor activity will be presented. Disclosures Strati: Astrazeneca-Acerta: Research Funding; Roche-Genentech: Consultancy. González-Barca: Roche: Honoraria, Other: Travel; Kyowa Kirin: Consultancy; EUSA Pharma: Consultancy, Honoraria; Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria, Other: Travel; Takeda. Abbvie: Honoraria. Taszner: Roche, Takeda: Consultancy, Other: Travel. Pillai: HUTCHMED: Current Employment. Chien: HUTCHMED: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Nanda: HUTCHMED: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company, Other: Travel. Rudinski: HUTCHMED: Current Employment. Jayaprakash: HUTCHMED, Bristol Myers Squibb: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company, Ended employment in the past 24 months; Astrazeneca: Current equity holder in publicly-traded company. Hahka-Kemppinen: HUTCHMED: Current Employment, Current holder of individual stocks in a privately-held company; Eli Lilly: Current holder of individual stocks in a privately-held company. Kania: HUTCHMED: Current Employment, Current equity holder in publicly-traded company.

Phase I study of sirolimus plus gemcitabine in patients with advanced solid tumors: A Spanish Group for Research on Sarcomas (GEIS) study.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3096-3096
Author(s):  
Juan Martin Liberal ◽  
Marta Gil ◽  
Laura Jimenez ◽  
Maria Ochoa de Olza ◽  
Carmen Munoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Mtor Pathway ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Skin Biopsies ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels

3096 Background: In preclinical studies, combination of sirolimus with gemcitabine enhances apoptosis in vitro and increases anti-tumor efficacy in vivo. Methods: Patients with advanced solid tumors, age 18-70 years, no prior mTOR inhibitor or gemcitabine, ECOG PS 0-1, and adequate hematological, renal and hepatic function, were enrolled in this phase I study to assess safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and to identify the dose limiting toxicity (DLT), maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended dose (RD) of the combination of sirolimus and gemcitabine. A 3+3 dose escalation design with cohorts of 3-6 patients was used. Sirolimus was given po continuously. Gemcitabine was given iv 10mg/m2/minute on days 1 and 8 every 3 weeks. Dose levels 1, 2 and 3 corresponded to sirolimus 2, 2 and 5mg/24h plus gemcitabine 800, 1000 and 1000mg/m2 respectively. After observing DLTs at higher dose level and poorer mTOR signaling inhibition at lower doses, a new cohort of sirolimus 5mg/24h plus gemcitabine 800 mg/m2 was added. Skin biopsies pre and post treatment were performed to assess the inhibition of mTOR pathway. Results: 19 patients were enrolled: median age 51 years (36-70); gender 12M, 7F. Median number of cycles was 4. Patients were treated at 4 dose levels, the MTD was reached at level 3 and the RD was: sirolimus 5mg/24h and gemcitabine 800mg/m2. 3 DLTs were observed, 1 at dose level 2 and 2 at dose level 3: transaminitis grade 3, thrombocytopenia grade 3 and thrombocytopenia grade 4. Other toxicities grade 1-2 included anemia, neutropenia, asthenia, mucositis and high cholesterol levels. 2 patients achieved partial response (1 uterine cervix cancer and 1 colon cancer). Immunohistochemistry of pS6 in skin biopsies showed significative inhibition of mTOR pathway at RD. PK parameters estimated were in agreement with those previously reported in the literature. No influence of sirolimus administration on gemcitabine clearance was found. Conclusions: Combination of sirolimus and gemcitabine is feasible and safe, allowing administration of active doses of both agents and achieving mTOR signaling inhibition. A phase II study to assess the activity of this combination in sarcomas is ongoing.

Phase I study of the HSP90 inhibitor AUY922 in combination with capecitabine as treatment for patients with advanced solid tumors.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3564-3564
Author(s):  
Shubham Pant ◽  
Lowell L. Hart ◽  
Johanna C. Bendell ◽  
Jeffrey R. Infante ◽  
Suzanne Fields Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Standard Dose ◽  
Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Hsp90 Inhibition ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels

3564 Background: Heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) is a molecular chaperone involved in the maintenance and function of client proteins, many of which are integral to key oncogenic processes. AUY922 is a competitive inhibitor of HSP90. Preclinical evidence suggests potential synergy between HSP90 inhibition and fluorouracil. This phase I study was designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of AUY922 in combination with standard dose of capecitabine as treatment for patients with advanced solid tumors. Methods: Pts with refractory solid tumors received AUY922 with capecitabine in a standard 3+3 dose escalation. Dose levels were capecitabine 1000mg/m2 PO BID d 1-14 of 21-day cycles, with escalating doses of AUY922 IV days 1, 8, and 15; the 6th dose level combined the MTD of AUY922 with capecitabine 1250mg/m2. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), safety, and efficacy were evaluated. Results: 23 pts were treated at 6 dose levels: 22mg/m2 (n = 3); 28mg/m2 (n = 3); 40mg/m2 (n = 3); 55mg/m2 (n = 5); 70mg/m2 (n = 3); 70mg/m2 with capecitabine 1250mg/m2 (n= 6). No DLTs were observed until the 6th dose level (grade 3 diarrhea). Related adverse events (% grade 1/2; % grade 3/4) included: diarrhea (43%; 17%), fatigue (30%; 13%), nausea (39%; 0), hand-foot skin reaction (30%; 5%), anorexia (30%; 4%), vomiting (30%; 0), and darkening vision (26%; 0). Vision darkening, a class effect of HSP90 inhibitors, was reversible with drug hold and retreatment was possible. Two pts (9%) had hematologic G 3/4 events of neutropenia. Of the 19 pts evaluable for response, partial response was noted in 4 patients (colorectal, 2; breast, 1; stomach, 1); 2 had progressed on prior fluorouracil, and remained on treatment for 13-35 wks. Stable disease was noted in 8 pts (35% [colorectal, 5; pancreas, 2; breast, 1]) with a median duration of 25.5 wks (range: 11-44+). All 5 colorectal pts were refractory to 5-FU. Conclusions: The addition of AUY922 to standard dose capecitabine was well-tolerated at doses of up to 70mg/m2. Preliminary efficacy is encouraging, particularly as seen in pts previously resistant to fluorouracil, and warrants further investigation of this regimen. Clinical trial information: NCT01226732.

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