Lenalidomide, Adriamycin and Dexamethason (RAD) in Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Final Results from a Phase I/II Trial of “Deutsche Studiengruppe Multiples Myelom”

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 2782-2782
Author(s):  
Christian Gerecke ◽  
Stefan Knop ◽  
Max S. Topp ◽  
Peter Liebisch ◽  
Christina Vollmuth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Response To Therapy ◽  
Combination Regimen ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Β2 Microglobulin ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Background: Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) is an analogue of thalidomide, with immunomodulatory properties and is effective and safe in the treatment of multiple myeloma. We report follow-up data of effects of a combination regimen of lenalidomide, adriamycin and dexamethasone (RAD) on toxicity, prognostic factors, time to progression, and overall survival in patients with multiple myeloma. Patients and Methods: From January 2005 through June 2007 we enrolled 69 patients, 66 patients between 46 and 77 (median age 65) were eligible for evaluation. To be included, patients had to have multiple myeloma with Durie-Salmon stage II or III and considered to have disease progression after 1 to 3 previous anti-myeloma regimens. The feasibility of administering lenalidomide in combination with Doxorubicin and Dexamethasone and the MTD of the combination were determined in the phase I part of the study (Part A). RAD was administered for six 28-day cycle. The MTD was not reached at the highest dose level G5 (R 25 mg d1–21, Adriamycin 9 mg/m2 d1–4 as a 24h infusion, Dex 40 mg d1–4 and 17–20) This dose was used for the phase II part. Results: Forty-eight of 66 patients (73%) achieved an objective response to therapy. Respectively, 10 (15%) of 66 patients achieved a immunofixation-negativ CR, 30 patients (45%) a VGPR and additional 8 patients (12%) a PR. The median follow up was 14,6 (range 7–35) months. Median time to disease progression (TTP) was 45 weeks (95% confidence interval [39,3 to 50,7 weeks] and the one-year survival probability was 88%. 63/66 patients (95%) were evaluable for β2-Microglobulin serum level. Forty-four patients had a level lower than 3,5 mg/l and 19 patients had a higher level than 3,5 mg/l. Subgroup analyses showed a statistical benefit for the group with β2-Microglobulin level < 3,5 mg/l in terms of response (p = 0,002). 37 patients were evaluable for cytogenetic abnormalities with FISH analyses. We found in 15 patients (41%) a Del 13q, four patients (11%) had a t(4;14) and 5 patients (14%) had a Del 17p. There was no significant correlation between response to treatment and the Del 13q (p = 0,40) and the t(4;14) translocation (p = 0,176). Although absolute numbers of patients were low, presence of Del 17p was identified as adverse prognostic factor: 87% without versus 20% with Del 17p responded (p = 0,001). The most common side effects was haematological toxicity with grade 3/4 neutropenia (48%), thrombocytopenia (38%) and anemia (16,6%). Under thrombosis prophylaxis with aspirin 100 mg or enoxaparin 40 mg per day we observed thrombembolic complications in 3 patients (4,5%). Other non haematological side effects were pain (grade 3/4-1 patient), infection (grade 3/4-7 patients), diarrhoea (grade 3/4-1 patient). Neither neurotoxicity nor constitutional symptoms of grade 3/4 was found. Conclusion: In our study, lenalidomide in combination with doxorubicin and dexamethason has shown encouraging activity in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The combination was well tolerated with a mild toxicity profile. Lower level of β2-Microglobulin and the absence of the deletion 17p had a statistical benefit in terms of response. An update of these data will be presented at the meeting.

scholarly journals Long-Term Sustained Responses Following Ibrutinib Discontinuation after Frontline Therapy with Obinutuzumab Plus Ibrutinib in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 33-34
Author(s):  
Paula A. Lengerke Diaz ◽  
Michael Y. Choi ◽  
Eider F. Moreno Cortes ◽  
Jose V. Forero ◽  
Juliana Velez-Lujan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Combination Regimen ◽  
Grade 3

Single oral targeted therapies have emerged as a standard of care in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). However, accessibility, side effects, and financial burden associated with long term administration limit their clinical use. Mainly, it is unclear in what clinical situation discontinuation of oral therapy can be recommended. The combination of type II anti-CD20 antibody obinutuzumab-Gazyva® with ibrutinib (GI) has shown a significant progression-free survival benefit in patients (pts) with CLL, including those with high-risk genomic aberrations. We conducted a phase 1b/2, single-arm, open-label trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of GI as first-line treatment in 32 CLL pts. We report the outcome in pts that discontinued ibrutinib (either after 3 years of sustained complete response (CR) as stipulated in the clinical protocol, or due to other reasons). CLL pts enrolled in this protocol were ≥65 years old, or unfit/unwilling to receive chemotherapy. Pts received GI for six cycles, followed by daily single-agent ibrutinib. The protocol was designed to ensure that pts with a sustained CR after 36 months were allowed to discontinue ibrutinib. The median age was 66 years (IQR 59-73), and 6% of the evaluated pts had 17p deletion. All pts were able to complete the six planned cycles of obinutuzumab. The combination regimen was well-tolerated, and the most common adverse events (>5% CTCAE grade 3-4) were neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and hyperglycemia. The rate and severity of infusion-related reactions (IRR) were much lower than expected (Grade≥ 3, 3%), and pts without IRR had lower serum levels of cytokines/chemokines CCL3 (P=0.0460), IFN-γ (P=0.0457), and TNF-α (P=0.0032) after infusion. The overall response rate was 100%, with nine pts (28%) achieving a CR, and four pts (12.5%) with undetectable minimal residual disease (uMRD) in the bone marrow, defined as <10-4 CLL cells on multicolor flow cytometry. At a median follow-up of 35.5 months (IQR 24.5-42.7) after starting treatment, 91% of the enrolled pts remain in remission with a 100% overall survival. Sixteen pts have completed a long-term follow-up of 36 months. Six pts showed CR, with three of them achieving uMRD in the bone marrow. Ten of these pts were in PR, and only one had disease progression and started treatment for symptomatic stage I disease with obinutuzumab plus venetoclax. In total, thirteen pts (41%) have stopped ibrutinib, with a median time on treatment prior to discontinuation of 35 months. Five (16%) of these pts had CRs and discontinued after 36 months. Eight additional pts (25%) had PRs and discontinued ibrutinib without being eligible: three pts discontinued prior to 36 months due to toxicities, and five pts discontinued after 36 months (3 due to side effects, and 2 due to financially driven decision). One patient eligible to discontinue ibrutinib, decided to remain on treatment despite sustained CR. After a median follow up time following ibrutinib discontinuation of 8 months (IQR 3.5-17), only two out of 13 pts have progressed (10 and 17 months after Ibrutinib discontinuation). None of the pts that stopped ibrutinib after achieving a CR have shown signs of disease progression. Of note, the pharmaceutical sponsor provided ibrutinib for the first 36 months, after which pts or their insurer became financially responsible. This particular scenario could bias the discontinuation pattern compared to a real world experience. It also provided us with a perspective about diverse factors affecting the treatment choices of pts. In summary, the obinutuzumab plus ibrutinib combination therapy was well-tolerated, with a much lower IRR rate. Efficacy compares favorably with historical controls with all pts responding to therapy, no deaths associated with treatment or disease progression, and a longer than expected time-to-progression after discontinuation of ibrutinib. The rate of ibrutinib discontinuation was higher than reported in the literature, most likely influenced by the protocol design and financial decisions driven by the switch from sponsor-provided ibrutinib to insurance or self-paid medication. Our observations regarding safety, efficacy and lack of disease progression after ibrutinib discontinuation are encouraging, and warrant confirmation in long-term prospective studies. Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier NCT02315768. Funding: Pharmacyclics LLC. Disclosures Choi: AbbVie: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau. Amaya-Chanaga:AbbVie: Ended employment in the past 24 months, Other: Research performed while employed as an investigator of this study at UCSD.. Kipps:Pharmacyclics: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding. Castro:Kite Pharma: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Research Funding; Fate Therapeutics: Research Funding.

Phase I-II Trial of Oral Cyclophosphamide, Prednisone and Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) (CPR) for the Treatment of Patients with Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 1874-1874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna E. Reece ◽  
Esther Masih-Khan ◽  
Arooj Khan ◽  
Saima Dean ◽  
Peter Anglin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Oral Cyclophosphamide ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 1874 Poster Board I-899 Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) and dexamethasone is an effective regimen in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) patients (pts), with an overall response rate of 60.6% and median time to progression (TTP) of 13.4 months (Dimopoulos MA, et al, Leukemia 2009 Jul 23 [Epub ahead of print]). Oral cyclophosphamide and prednisone is an older regimen with excellent patient tolerance, and we sought to enhance the efficacy of lenalidomide by adding oral cyclophosphamide and prednisone in this phase I-II trial. The CPR regimen consisted of cyclophosphamide on days 1, 8 and 15; lenalidomide on days 1–21; and prednisone 100 mg every other day in a 28 day cycle. ASA 81 mg/day was given to all pts as DVT prophylaxis. Three dose levels were evaluated using a 3 by 3 dose escalation design. Between 11/2007–07/2009, 31 pts with relapsed/refractory MM who had not previously received lenalidomide were entered onto study. Median age was 61 (40–78) years and 61% were male. Immunoglobulin subtype was IgG in 19 pts (61%), IgA in 8 pts (26%) and light chain only in 4 pts (13%). Median number of prior regimens was 2 (1–5) and 28 pts had undergone previous ASCT, including double transplants in 6 pts. Prior therapy included thalidomide in 9 (29%) and bortezomib in 15 (48%). FISH cytogenetics were available in 13 pts; one had 13q deletion but none had t(4;14) or p53 deletion. At the time of protocol entry, median β 2-microglobulin level was 246 (92–767) nm/L, albumin 39 (34–48) g/L, creatinine 83 (50–126) μmol/L, platelet count 230 (75–337) × 109/L and ANC 2.5 (1.1–6.1) x 109/L. Protocol treatment is summarized in Table 1. Dose limiting toxicity was not observed during cycle 1 at any dose level. Grade 3–4 toxicities included thrombocytopenia in 5 pts (16%) and neutropenia in 9 pts (29%). These were managed with dose reduction and/or growth factor support. Four episodes of febrile neutropenia occurred. Other grade 3–4 non-hematologic toxicities included abdominal pain/bacteremia in 1 pt in cohort 1; hypokalemia in 1 pt in cohort 2; and DVT in 2 pts, dizziness in 2 pts and fatigue in 1 pt in cohort 3. Using the International uniform response criteria (Durie BG, et al, Leukemia 2006; 20:1467–1473), the best response was documented at a median of 6 (1–5) cycles and included the following: dose level 1 (1 CR, 2 PR); dose level 2 (1 VGPR, 2 PR); dose level 3 (5 CR, 9 VGPR, 9 PR, 1 MR and 1 stable disease). At a median follow-up (F/U) of 12 (8–21) months, 20 pts remain on study, 2 have withdrawn and 9 pts have progressed at a median of 9 (4–13) months; only 1 one has died (due to MM). We conclude: 1) the combination of full doses of the agents in CPR can be given in a 28 day cycle with minimal toxicity; 2) the overall response rate (CR + VGPR + PR) in 31 pts to date is 93%; 3) at a median F/U of 1 year, only 9 pts (29%) have progressed; 4) longer follow-up is required to assess the TTP and survival of the CPR regimen. Disclosures: Reece: Celgene: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Off Label Use: Lenalidomide in combination with drugs other than dexamethasone. Anglin:Celgene: Honoraria. Chen:Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding. Kukreti:Celgene: Honoraria. Mikhael:Celgene: Honoraria. Trudel:Celgene: Honoraria.

Elotuzumab in Combination With Lenalidomide and Low-Dose Dexamethasone in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (16) ◽  
pp. 1953-1959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagar Lonial ◽  
Ravi Vij ◽  
Jean-Luc Harousseau ◽  
Thierry Facon ◽  
Philippe Moreau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Infusion Reaction ◽  
Weekly Dose ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Subsequent Cycle ◽  
Clinical Responses ◽  
Grade 3

Purpose This phase I study evaluated elotuzumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (MM). Patients and Methods Three cohorts were enrolled and treated with elotuzumab (5.0, 10, or 20 mg/kg intravenously) on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 28-day cycle in the first two cycles, and days 1 and 15 of each subsequent cycle; lenalidomide 25 mg orally [PO] on days 1 to 21; and dexamethasone 40 mg PO weekly. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were assessed during cycle 1 of each cohort, and clinical responses were evaluated during each cycle. The first five patients received up to six cycles of therapy; subsequent patients were treated until disease progression. Results Twenty-nine patients with advanced MM and a median of three prior MM therapies were enrolled; 28 patients were treated, three each in the 5.0-mg/kg and 10-mg/kg cohorts and 22 in the 20-mg/kg cohort. No DLTs were observed up to the maximum proposed dose of 20 mg/kg. The most frequent grade 3 to 4 toxicities were neutropenia (36%) and thrombocytopenia (21%). Two patients experienced a serious infusion reaction (one grade 4 anaphylactic reaction and one grade 3 stridor) during the first treatment cycle. Objective responses were obtained in 82% (23 of 28) of treated patients. After a median of 16.4 months follow-up, the median time to progression was not reached for patients in the 20-mg/kg cohort who were treated until disease progression. Conclusion The combination of elotuzumab, lenalidomide, and low-dose dexamethasone was generally well tolerated and showed encouraging response rates in patients with relapsed or refractory MM.

scholarly journals A Phase I-II Study of the Combination of Bendamustine and Pomalidomide with Dexamethasone in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma.

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 1857-1857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Gasparetto ◽  
Michael Green ◽  
Anandgopal Srinivasan ◽  
Yubin Kang ◽  
David A. Rizzieri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Advisory Board ◽  
High Response ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Background Bendamustine, a bifunctional mechlorethamine derivative with alkylating properties and pomalidomide, an IMiD® immunomodulatory agent, have both demonstrated efficacy as single agents or in combination with dexamethasone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma(RRMM). Bendamustine in combination with lenalidomide, thalidomide, and bortezomib have had high response rates and good tolerability. We combined bendamustine and pomalidomide with dexamethasone (Ben-Pom-d) and hypothesized that this regimen would be highly effective in patients with RRMM. Dose-escalation started with 120mg/m2 bendamustine/3mg pomalidomide [or 4mg in the cohort 2]/40 mg dexamethasone using a standard 3+3 schema based on dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) occurring in cycle 1. The MTD was 120mg/m2 bendamustine/3mg pomalidomide/40 mg dexamethasone. Here, we report our findings to date from the phase I/II trial of Ben-Pom-d in patients with RRMM (NCT01754402). Methods The primary objective of the phase I portion was to determine the MTD. Data for overall response, progression free survival, and overall survival, includes all patients treated on the phase I and II portions of the study. All patients had to be refractory to prior lenalidomide, and must have relapsed or were refractory to their most recent therapy. Patients had to be pomalidomide naïve. Treatment consisted of oral pomalidomide once daily on days 1-21, intravenous (IV) bendamustine given over 30 minutes on day 1 and dexamethasone 40 mg on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 28-day cycle. Adverse events (AEs) were graded by NCI-CTCAE v4. Response was assessed by the modified International Uniform Response Criteria. Results A total of 9 patients were enrolled in the phase I portion. The MTD was the starting dose level (bendamustine 120 mg/m2, pomalidomide 3mg, dexamethasone 40 mg). In Phase II we enrolled an additional 16 patients resulting in a total study population of 25 patients evaluable for toxicity and 22 for efficacy, with 6 still receiving treatment. The median age was 65 years (range 43-81), 46% were male. The median number of prior regimens was 3 (range 2-6), median time from diagnosis is 3.9 years (range 1.1-9.10 years), 88% of patients had a prior stem cell transplant, 100% had prior bortezomib, 20% had prior carfilzomib and all were lenalidomide-refractory. Fifteen patients had high risk cytogenetic, including 8 patients with del17. Patients received a median of 6 cycles of therapy (range 1-18 cycles). Best response assessments in 22 evaluable patients for efficacy, showed 5 (23%) VGPR, 12 (55%) PR, 3 (14%) MR, and 2 (9%) SD, for an ORR of 77% and a ≥MR rate of 91%. The median follow-up of survivors is 10 months (range: 2-19+ months). Median PFS and OS were 4.5 months (range 1-15+ months) and 9.5 months (range 2-19+ months), respectively, for the entire cohort with 13 of 22 still alive in follow-up. The Median PFS for patient with del 17 is 5.5 months (range 2-15 months) with >MR rate of 88%. During the first cycle, 3 patients of all 25 evaluable enrolled experienced a DLT at the different doses, including 1 nausea/vomiting [cohort 1], and 2 with rash and fever in cohort 2. The therapy was tolerated well, but toxicities reported at any point while on therapy included 32% grade 4 neutropenia, 16% grade 4 thrombocytopenia, and half the patients requiring delay of subsequent cycles due to cytopenias and 17 of 22 (77%) had a dose reduction of pomalidomide per protocol guidelines at some point in the continuation cycles. The major non-hematologic Grade ≥3 drug-related AEs that occurred included febrile neutropenia in 12%, grade 3 mucositis in 8%, grade 3 pneumonia 16% and grade 4%, and grade 4 sepsis 4%. Conclusions The Ben-Pom-d regimen is a well-tolerated regimen and achieves a high response rate (ORR of 77%; ≥MR rate of 91%) in a heavily pre-treated Lenalidomide-refractory population with prior bortezomib exposure. Therapy is ongoing for many and longer follow-up is needed to better assess the true durability of this approach. Disclosures Gasparetto: Onyx: Honoraria, Other: Advisory Board; Millennium/takeda: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; celgene: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; teva: Other: spouse-ad board and speaker bureau. Off Label Use: Bendamustine-pomalidomide-dexa for treatment of relapsed myeloma. Rizzieri:Teva: Other: ad board, Speakers Bureau; Celgene: Other: ad board, Speakers Bureau. Rao:novartis: Other: ad board; amgen: Other: ad board; Boehringer-Ingelheim: Other: Advisory Board. Tuchman:celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Millennium/takeda: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau.

An Experience on Pomalidomide in Patients within Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma - A Multicenter Study in Turkey

2021 ◽  
pp. 92-98
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ali Erkurt ◽  
Fehmi Hindilerden ◽  
Omer Ekinci ◽  
Jale Yildiz ◽  
Mehmet Sinan Dal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Cox Regression Analysis ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Thalidomide Analogue ◽  
New Generation

Objective: Pomalidomide is a new generation thalidomide analogue. Effectiveness as a single agent or combination with low dose dexamethasone has been in the treatment of relapse/refractory Multiple Myeloma (MM). The aim of the present study was to share the experience of different oncology centres with pomalidomide treatment in patients with relapsed/refractory MM. Materials and Methods: Seventy-three patients from 16 centres were enrolled into the study. The patients were followed for a median of 6 months. Relapsed/refractory MM patients who received at least one line of treatment before pomalidomide were included into the study.  ISS, R-ISS and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scores of the patients and treatment-related side effects were evaluated. Results: As a result of the median follow-up for 6 months, 36% (26/72) of the patients presented progression. The estimated median PFS was found 29 months. The Cox regression analysis revealed that ECOG affected PFS only, myeloma subtype; ISS and R-ISS scores did not affect PFS. The most common side effects with pomalidomide treatment in our population include neutropenia, infections, anaemia and thrombocytopenia. Conclusion: In our study, it was statistically shown that the ECOG score was effective in survival in relapsed / refractory MM patients treated by pomalidomide. Therefore, we recommend evaluation of the ECOG score for each patient before treatment in eligible cases.

Phase I-II Trial of Oral Cyclophosphamide, Prednisone and Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) (CPR) for the Treatment of Patients with Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma.

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 1723-1723
Author(s):  
Donna E. Reece ◽  
Esther Masih-Khan ◽  
Arooj Khan ◽  
Peter Anglin ◽  
Christine Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽  
Oral Cyclophosphamide ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels

Abstract Oral cyclophosphamide and prednisone is a convenient regimen in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (MM), with a partial response (PR) rate of 40% and median progression-free survival of 19 months in our retrospective analysis of patients in first or second relapse after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) (Trieu Y, et al, Mayo Clin Proc2005; 80: 1582). We sought to enhance the efficacy of this regimen by adding oral lenalidomide (Revlimid®), a potent anti-myeloma agent, in a phase I-II trial. The CPR regimen consisted of cyclophosphamide on days 1, 8 and 15, lenalidomide on days 1–21, and prednisone 100 mg every other day in a 28-day cycle. ASA 81 mg/day was given to all patients (pts) as prophylaxis for DVT. Three dose levels were evaluated using a 3 by 3 dose escalation design. Between 11/2007–07/2008, 15 pts with relapsed/refractory MM were entered onto study. Median age was 60 (45–78) years and 60% were male. Immunoglobulin subtype was IgGκ:λ in 10:1; IgA κ:λ in 2:1 and κ light chain in 1. Median number of prior regimens was 2 (1–3) and 14 had undergone previous ASCT, including double transplants in 2 pts. Prior therapy also included thalidomide in 3 (20%) and bortezomib in 6 (40%). FISH cytogenetics were available in 9, but none had 13q deletion, t(4;14) or p53 deletion. At the time of protocol entry, median β2-microglobulin level was 222 (92–325) nm/L, albumin 38 (35–46) g/L, creatinine 78 (50–100) μmol/L, platelet count 230 (93–318) x 109/L and ANC 2.5 (1.9–9.0) x 109/L. Protocol treatment is summarized in Table 1. Dose level N Cyclophosphamide dose (mg/m2) Lenalidomide dose (mg) Prednisone dose (mg) Median # cycles given 1 3 150 15 100 9 2 3 150 25 100 6 3 6 300 25 100 4 3 (expanded) 3 300 25 100 1 Dose limiting toxicity was not observed during cycle 1 at any of the dose levels and the maximum tolerated dose of this regimen has not yet been reached at the highest dose level planned; all pts remain on active therapy. Grade 3/4 thrombocytopenia was seen in 1 pt (cohort 2) and neutropenia in 4 pts (1 in cohort 1, 1 in cohort 2 and 2 in cohort 3) and were managed with dose reduction and/or growth factor support. No episodes of febrile neutropenia occurred in any pt. Only 1 pt experienced varicella zoster; routine antiviral prophylaxis was not used. Other grade 3/4 non-hematologic toxicities were uncommon and included abdominal pain/bacteremia in 1 pt in cohort 1, hypokalemia in 1 pt in cohort 2, and DVT in 1 pt in cohort 3. Mild grade 1/2 constipation (47%), muscle cramps (33%) and fatigue (33%) were also noted. To date, best response includes the following: dose level 1 (1 near complete remission [nCR], 2 PR); dose level 2 (3 PR); dose level 3 (4 PR, 2 minimal response [MR]); expanded cohort 3 (1 MR, 2 too early). We conclude: 1) the combination of full doses of the agents in CPR can be given in a 28-day cycle with minimal toxicity; 2) the overall response rate (nCR + PR + MR) in 13 evaluable pts to date is 87%; 3) no pts have progressed in this preliminary analysis; 4) longer follow-up is required to assess the long-term efficacy of this regimen.

First Interim Results of a Phase I/II Study of Lenalidomide in Combination with Anti-PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody MDV9300 (CT-011) in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 1838-1838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne A. Efebera ◽  
Ashley E Rosko ◽  
Craig Hofmeister ◽  
Joe Benner ◽  
Courtney Bakan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Partial Response ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Nk Cells ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Stable Disease ◽  
Nk Cell ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Introduction: Multiple myeloma (MM) is associated with profound and widespread disarray of both the adaptive and innate arms of the immune system including loss of effector T cell function, humoral immune deficiency, and natural killer (NK) cell immunity. This immunosuppressive milieu is crucial to promoting disease progression. Standard treatment options (immunomodulators (IMIDs) and proteosome inhibitors, radiation, and high-dose corticosteroids) offer modest benefit, but also contribute to further immune suppression. Little is known regarding the mechanisms by which immune dysfunction and immunoevasion occur. Our group has characterized an important role for the programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) / PD-L1 signaling axis in these processes. MDV9300 (formerly CT-011 / Pidilizumab) is a novel IgG1 humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) that modulates the immune response through interaction with PD-1. Lenalidomide (Len) an IMID exerts efficacy in MM in part through enhancement of NK cell versus MM effect - an effect likely mediated through T cell production of interleukin (IL)-2. In our in-vitro study, pretreatment of NK cells with MDV9300 with or without Len enhanced immune complex formation between NK cells and MM tumor targets and also augmented NK cell activation and cytotoxicity against MM. We sought to determine the safety, tolerability and any early signs of efficacy in relapsed or refractory MM patients using MDV9300 in combination with Len. Methods: In the phase I portion, the primary endpoint is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the combination. Key eligibility criteria are relapsed or refractory disease but not progressed on Len 25 mg; ≥2 prior lines of therapy, absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1000/µL; Platelets ≥60,000/µL; and creatinine clearance of ≥ 40ml/min. Patients are treated with escalating doses of MDV9300 and Len utilizing a 3x3 escalation design (Table 1). If stable disease is the best response after 4 cycles, patients have the option of adding dexamethasone (20-40mg weekly). Len dose may be modified independently of MDV9300. Patients can receive a maximum of 12 cycles of therapy. Results: Twelve patients are evaluable to date. The median age was 68.5 (range 49-82) and the median time from diagnosis 4.98 years (range 1.54-12.62). At study entry, 67% had high risk cytogenetics (del 17p, complex karyotype, gain 1q) and the median number of prior treatment lines was 2 (range 2-11). 100% of patients had received prior Len, bortezomib and Dex, 50% alkylating agents (cyclophosphamide, oral melphalan, bendamustine), 75% autologous stem cell transplant, 25% pomalidomide and 33% carfilzomib. MDV9300 infusion has been well tolerated with only one grade 2 infusion related toxicity with sore throat. The patient received hydrocortisone with no further reaction observed. Grade 3/4 Anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia attributable to therapy have been seen in 25%, 23%, and 34% of patients, respectively. Other common grade 2-3 therapy related adverse events are fatigue (50%), anorexia (17%), and hypophosphatemia (17%). There has been no grade 3 or higher infection and no worsening of neuropathy from baseline. Len dose was reduced in 3 patients (25%) and increased in one. There has been no dose reduction in MDV9300. Dex 20 mg or less was added in 2 patients for muscle cramps and < PR after 3 cycles. To date 7 patients are off therapy; 1 due to grade 3 fatigue and 6 due to disease progression. Five patients continue on therapy at respective 12, 11, 9, 5 and 3 months. Responses to date have been 3 Very good partial response,1 partial response, 2 minimal response and 2 stable disease. Conclusion: The combination of steroid sparing MDV9300 and Len regimen has demonstrated an acceptable toxicity profile to date with evidence of anti-myeloma activity. This is the first reported combination anti-PD-1 based immune therapy for MM. Updated results will be presented at the meeting including the MTD dose for phase II. Table 1. MDV9300- mg/kg Intravenously given on day 3 every 28 days Lenalidomide- mg orally days 1-21 every 28 days DLT Evaluable DLTs Cohort 1 1.5 15 6 Grade 3 fatigue. Cohort extended to 6 Cohort 2 3 15 3 none Cohort 3 3 25 3 none Cohort 4 6 25 0 Acknowledgments: Drug has been provided by Medivation; The study is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Analysis of efficacy and safety of POM as a replacement therapy for lenalidomide for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma pts refractory to a lenalidomide-containing combination regimen.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e19528-e19528
Author(s):  
James R. Berenson ◽  
Alexa Cohen ◽  
Tanya M. Spektor ◽  
Ashkan Lashkari ◽  
Roy Mackintosh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Combination Regimen ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Phase 2 Trial ◽  
Previous Regimen

e19528 Background: Pomalidomide (POM) is a third –generation immunomodulatory drug shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) for patients (pts) previously treated with bortezomib and lenalidomide (LEN) and in combination with dexamethasone it has been shown to overcome resistance in RRMM. In this phase 2 trial, we are evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of POM as a replacement therapy for LEN for pts who have progressed receiving a LEN combination regimen. Methods: This is a phase 2, multicenter, open-label and non-randomized study. Pts who have failed a combination regimen containing LEN were treated with POM along with all of the other drugs previously used in the regimen. POM administered orally (dose is determined based on the previous regimen) on days 1-21 of a 28-day cycle, whereas other drugs are administered using the same schedule(s), dose(s) and drug combination as the last LEN-containing regimen that the patient received and failed. The planned enrollment on the study will be 45 pts. Results: To date, a total of 29 pts have been enrolled, 25 pts are evaluable and 12 pts have discontinued treatment. Of the evaluable pts, 9 (36%) and 16 (64%) received 3mg and 4mg of POM, respectively. The median age of all pts was 72 years (range, 52-81), and 17 (68%) were males. Pts have received a median of 3 prior treatments (range, 1-7). The median follow-up time for all pts is 3.1 months (range, 0.2-8.1). Amongst evaluable pts, 5 (23.8%) pts achieved at least a minimal response, 10 (47.6%) pts showed stable disease while 6 (28.6%) pts exhibited disease progression. At the time of data cutoff, only 17 pts have completed more than 1 full cycle of treatment; and, thus, the overall response and clinical benefit rates are fairly low (14.3% and 23.8%, respectively) but expected to improve with further follow up. The median PFS for the cohort was 7.6 months. Common ≥ Gr3 adverse events were neutropenia (8%), hypomania (4%) and leukopenia (4%). Conclusions: We show thatPOM appears to be promising replacement therapy for LEN in RRMM pts who have progressed within receiving a LEN combination regimen.

Velcade®, Thalidomide, Dexamethasone (VTD) Induction Therapy Followed by Melphalan, Prednisone, Thalidomide (MPT) Maintenance as a First Line Treatment for the Patients (pts) with Multiple Myeloma (MM) Who Are Non-Transplant Candidates: Early Analysis from the Korean Multiple Myeloma Working Party.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 4831-4831
Author(s):  
HyeonSeok Eom ◽  
Yeo-Kyeoung Kim ◽  
Jooseop Chung ◽  
Kihyun Kim ◽  
HyoJeong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Working Party ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Severe Adverse Reaction ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Transplant Candidates ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract VTD and MPT chemotherapies have been known to be active regimens in pts with MM. The objective of this study is to examine response and toxicities and to estimate survival of pts with VTD followed by MPT, who are non-transplant candidates with previously untreated MM. Total of 29 pts were enrolled from March, 2006 through August, 2007 and this study is still ongoing. 13 pts were men and 16 pts were women. The median age was 67 years (range, 61–75 years) and median follow up was 5 months (range, 1–16 months). Here 23 pts who completed at least first two cycles of VTD were analyzed. Pts received bortezomib (Velcade®) 1.3 mg/m2 on days 1, 4, 8, 11, thalidomide 100 mg daily, dexamethasone 40 mg on days 1–4 every 3 weeks for a maximum of 6 cycles of treatment, and thereafter melphalan 4 mg/m2 on days 1–7, prednisone 40 mg/m2 days 1–7, thalidomide 100 mg daily every 4 weeks for a maximum of 12 cycles. In these 23 pts, 92% of them showed responses (18% CR, 4% nCR, and 70% PR). 17 pts completed 4 cycles of VTD and all of them showed 100% response rates (CR 35%, nCR 18%, PR 47%). 13 out of 14 who completed 6 cycles of VTD showed responses (CR 50%, nCR 14%, PR 29%, PD 7%). It is too early to see whether improved response rate translates into improved overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS). The median OS and PFS have not been reached yet. 11 pts (37%) stopped protocol therapy because of consent withdrawal (2 pts), death (4 pts), disease progression (2 pts) and severe adverse reaction (3 pts). The causes of death were infection-related in 2 pts who had been in remission. Other 2 pts were related to disease progression. Although peripheral neuropathy affected all of pts, only 20% of the pts were grade 3. The most common side effects of the chemotherapies greater than grade 3 were pneumonia (24%), asthenia (12%), diarrhea (16%), nausea (4%), thrombocytopenia (16%), neutropenia (12%) and anemia (12%). Although VTD followed by MPT chemotherapy in pts with previously untreated MM, who are non-transplant candidates showed high response rates with manageable toxicities, they showed high withdrawal rates from the study which attributed partly to the characteristics of the pts at baseline who were non-transplant candidates because of old age and morbidities, and a few major neuropathies. Follow up data will be presented.

A Clinical Study of Bortezomib in Combination with Dexamethasone and/or Doxorubibcin for the Treatment of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 5216-5216
Author(s):  
Jie Jin ◽  
Jiejing Qian ◽  
Haitao Meng ◽  
Wenbin Qian ◽  
Hongyan Tong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Mean Response Time ◽  
Best Response ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Lost To Follow Up

Abstract Purpose: This study assessed the safety, tolerability, and response rate of bortezomib in combination with dexamethasone and/or doxorubibcin in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Methods: Botezomib was administered 1.3mg/m2 on days 1, 4, 8, 11 of a 28-day cycle. Intravenous dexamethasone was administered 20–40mg/d on day 1–2, 4–5, 8–9,11–12, and 5 patients were also given 20mg/d doxorubibcin on day 1–4. Results: Thirty relapsed or refractory myeloma patients (table 1) were enrolled; two patients could not be evaluated because they were lost to follow-up. Of the remaining patients 19 are male, 9 are female. Median age of the patients were 61(49–78). Median number of prior therapies was 4 (1–11). 22 of 28 patients who had been evaluated were assessable for response according to the EBMT criteria (European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation criteria). One CR(3.6%), twelve immunofixation-positive CRs[nCR] (42.9%), six PRs(21.4%), and three MR (10.7%) were observed. All patients who had an objective response were alive as of this analysis. Nine patients died during follow-up. Mean response time (time to best response)for the 28 patients was 25 days. Most common Grade ≥3 toxicities (table 2) were peripheral neuropathy(3/28), thrombocytopenia (3/28), rash(one in 28 patients). Six patients(21.4%) suffered herpes after one or two cycles. Table 1. Patents and Disease Characteristics (N=28) No. % Abbreviations: Ig, immunoglobulin; Parameter 61 49–78 Age, years Median Range 19 Sex Male Female 9 Paraprotein type IgG IgA Light-chain only 18 β2..Cmicroglubulin, 3 64.3 10.7 Range 7 25.0 Prior treatments 1262–8691 Median 4 Range 1–11 Table 2. Treatment-emergent adverse events Total No. of patients with event(%) Adverse event 0 Hematologic Neutropenia No. with 3(10.7) grade ≥3 event Thrombocytopenia No. 0 with grade ≥3 event Anemia No. with 6(21.4) grade ≥3 event 5(17.8) Nonhematologic herpes Diarrhea 10(35.7) Fatigue Rash No. with 1(3.6) grade ≥3 event Tachycardia Peripheral 1(3.6) neuropathy Total No. No. 16(57.1) with grade ≥ 3 event 3(10.7) Conclusion: Bortezomib plus dexamethasone given on a 28-day schedule showed encouraging activity with manageable toxicity and represents a promising treatment for multiple myeloma patients.

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