A Phase I/II Study of CYT387, An Oral JAK-1/2 Inhibitor, In Myelofibrosis: Significant Response Rates In Anemia, Splenomegaly, and Constitutional Symptoms

Abstract Abstract 460 Background: CYT387 is a potent JAK-1/2 inhibitor that suppresses the in vitro growth of cells harboring JAK2V617F (Leukemia 2009;23:1441) and was effective in a murine model of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) (Blood 2010;115:5232). Aims/Methods: To assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic behavior of CYT387 in a Phase I dose-escalation study in patients with high- or intermediate-risk primary myelofibrosis (PMF) and post-PV or post-essential thrombocythemia (ET) myelofibrosis. The secondary objective was evaluation of preliminary efficacy. CYT387 was administered orally once daily in 28-day cycles. Once dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was identified, a dose-confirmation cohort initiated treatment at the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or lower. Result: Thirty six subjects (median age 64 years) have been enrolled (targeted accrual 120); 18 each in the dose escalation and dose confirmation phases. Twenty-three subjects had PMF, 8 post-PV MF, and 5 post-ET MF; 81% were JAK2V617F-positive. Median palpable spleen size was 18 cm and 20 subjects (56%) were red cell transfusion-dependent at study entry. Prior treatment included JAK inhibitors (9 and 1 subjects with INCB018424 and TG101348, respectively) and pomalidomide in 9 patients. The median treatment duration to date is 15 weeks (range 4–38). Dose-linear plasma exposures were observed up to 300 mg/day, with mean elimination T1/2 at steady state ranging from 3.9 to 5 hours across doses. Toxicity: All 36 subjects were evaluable for toxicity. At 400 mg/day, 2 of 6 subjects experienced DLT (1 each with asymptomatic grade 3 hyperlipasemia and grade 3 headache that were reversible upon holding drug); consequently, the MTD was declared at 300 mg/day. In the dose-confirmation phase, subjects were started at one of 2 dose levels that were deemed clinically effective: 150 mg/day (n=15) and 300 mg/day (n=3). Thirty-five subjects are currently on active therapy: 100 mg/day (n=2), 150 mg/day (n=20), 300 mg/day (n=10), and 400 mg/day (n=3). CYT387 was well tolerated. No grade 4 non-hematological toxicities were observed. Grade 3 non-hematologic adverse events were infrequent and included increased transaminases (n=2), increased alkaline phosphatase (n=2), headache/head pressure (n=2), increased lipase (n=1), and QTc prolongation (n=1). Thirteen (36%) subjects experienced “first-dose effect” characterized by grade 1 lightheadedness and hypotension; this phenomenon was self-limited and generally resolved within 3–4 hours with rare recurrence. Grade 3/4 thrombocytopenia was seen in 8 (22%) subjects, and treatment-emergent grade 3 anemia was seen in 1 subject only (3%). Treatment-emergent grade 3/4 neutropenia was not observed. Efficacy: Thirty two of 36 subjects who completed at least 1 cycle were eligible for response assessment: Anemia: Twenty two subjects were evaluable for anemia response (baseline Hgb <10 g/dL or red cell transfusion-dependent). Of these, 9 subjects (41%) achieved the threshold of response for “Clinical Improvement (CI)” per the International Working Group for MPN Research and Treatment (IWG-MRT) criteria, including 2 of 4 subjects who were previously treated with INCB018424. An additional 5 subjects experienced a >50% reduction in transfusion requirement, thus increasing the total anemia response rate to 63%. Splenomegaly: Thirty of 32 evaluable subjects had splenomegaly at baseline: median 20 cm; range 10–32 cm. Twenty nine subjects (97%) had some degree of spleen size reduction (median 9 cm; range 2–18 cm): 11 (37%) patients have achieved a minimum 50% decrease in palpable spleen size, thus qualifying them for a CI, including 3 of 8 subjects (38%) who were previously treated with INCB018424. Constitutional symptoms: The proportion of patients with the following symptoms at baseline, are: fatigue (97%), pruritus (22%), night sweats (38%), cough (13%), bone pain (28%), and fever (16%). At last follow up, improvement (complete resolution) in these symptoms was reported by 68% (16%), 86% (57%), 83% (75%), 75% (50%), 78% (44%), and 100% (100%), respectively. Conclusion: CYT387 is first-in-class of the JAK inhibitors with a significant response rate in anemia in myelofibrosis patients. The drug also shows substantial activity in reducing spleen size and controlling constitutional symptoms. CYT387 is well tolerated, and treatment responses have been seen both at (300 mg/day) and below (150 mg/day) the MTD. Disclosures: Pardanani: Cytopia Inc.: Research Funding. Off Label Use: Clinical trial data for CYT387 use in Myelofibrosis. Fida:YM Biosciences Australia: Employment, Equity Ownership. Burns:YM Biosciences Australia: Employment, Equity Ownership. Smith: YM Biosciences Australia: Employment, Equity Ownership.

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A Phase I Study of Vorinostat, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone In Patients with Relapsed or Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Excellent Tolerability and Promising Activity In a Heavily Pretreated Population

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.1951.1951 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 1951-1951 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Paul Richardson ◽

Donna Weber ◽

Constantine S. Mitsiades ◽

Meletios A. Dimopoulos ◽

Jean-Luc Harousseau ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Phase I ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Research Funding ◽

Phase I Study ◽

Response Rate ◽

Advisory Board ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 1951 Background: Although novel treatment combinations for multiple myeloma (MM) have improved outcomes, the disease remains incurable and new drug combinations are urgently needed. Vorinostat is an oral histone deacetylase inhibitor approved in the United States for treatment of patients (pts) with advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphoma who failed prior therapies. Vorinostat alters gene expression and protein activity, promoting MM cell death through multiple pathways, and has been shown in preclinical studies to synergistically enhance the anti-MM activity of bortezomib and immunomodulatory drugs, including lenalidomide, with or without dexamethasone. Aims: The primary objective of this Phase I study was to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of vorinostat plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone in pts with relapsed or relapsed and refractory MM. Secondary objectives included overall safety, tolerability, response rate, duration of response, and time to progression (TTP). Methods: Pts in this Phase I multicenter open-label study were sequentially enrolled into 1 of 5 escalating doses of the combination regimen using a standard 3 + 3 design for ≤8 cycles. Pts who tolerated treatment and experienced clinical benefit were eligible for enrollment in an extension phase. Toxicity was evaluated using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria (version 3.0). Response was assessed using the modified European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation criteria and International Myeloma Working Group Uniform Criteria. Safety and efficacy data were analyzed using summary statistics, except for TTP, which was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Results: As of July 15, 2010, 31 pts were treated and evaluable for toxicity; 4 pts remain on study. Most pts had received prior thalidomide (n=22; 71%), bortezomib (n=20; 65%), or lenalidomide (n=14; 45%), with a median of 4 prior therapies (range, 1–10). The patient population contained both high-risk and low-risk pts, based on cytogenetic and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization analyses. Most adverse events (AEs) were mild or moderate in severity. The most common grade ≥3 treatment-related AEs, experienced by 19 (61%) pts, were neutropenia (26%), thrombocytopenia (16%), diarrhea (13%), anemia (10%), and fatigue (10%); 8 pts discontinued due to toxicity. One dose-limiting toxicity (grade 3 diarrhea lasting >48 h) was observed at the maximum assessed dose (level 5), but MTD was not reached (Table) and there were no treatment-related deaths. Among 30 pts evaluable for response, the median TTP was 32 weeks (5 mo), and 4 pts remain on study as of the data cutoff date; 26 of 30 pts (87%) have achieved at least stable disease (SD). Best single responses included 2 complete responses, 3 very good partial responses (VGPR), 11 partial responses (PR), and 5 minimal responses (MR), with 5 pts achieving SD and 4 developing progressive disease, resulting in an overall response rate (ORR; PR or better) of 53%. Of 13 evaluable pts who had previously received lenalidomide, a best single response of SD or better was observed in 9 (69%; 2 VGPR, 3 PR, 1 MR, 3 SD), resulting in a 38% ORR. Notably, SD or better (2 PR, 1 MR, 3 SD) was observed in 60% of 10 evaluable pts who were relapsed, refractory, or intolerant to previous lenalidomide-containing regimens. Conclusions: Preliminary data from this Phase I study suggest that vorinostat plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone is a convenient and generally well-tolerated regimen with promising activity for relapsed or relapsed and refractory MM. The MTD for this combination was not reached. Importantly, responses were observed in pts who had received prior lenalidomide, bortezomib, and thalidomide. Further evaluation of this regimen is planned in future trials. Disclosures: Richardson: Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Millenium: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Novartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Johnson & Johnson: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Off Label Use: Vorinostat, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone for treatment in Multiple Myeloma. Weber:Novartis-unpaid consultant: Consultancy; Merck- unpaid consultant: Consultancy; Celgene- none for at least 2 years: Honoraria; Millenium-none for 2 years: Honoraria; Celgene, Millenium, Merck: Research Funding. Mitsiades:Millennium: Consultancy, Honoraria; Novartis Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Honoraria; Bristol-Myers Squibb: Consultancy, Honoraria; Merck & Co.: Consultancy, Honoraria; Kosan Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Honoraria; Pharmion: Consultancy, Honoraria; Centrocor: Consultancy, Honoraria; PharmaMar: Patents & Royalties; OSI Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Amgen Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; AVEO Pharma: Research Funding; EMD Serono: Research Funding; Sunesis: Research Funding; Gloucester Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Genzyme: Research Funding. Dimopoulos:MSD: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Harousseau:Janssen-Cilag: 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, Speakers Bureau. Houp:Merck Research Laboratories: Employment. Graef:Merck Research Laboratories: Employment. Gause:Merck Research Laboratories: Employment. Byrne:Celgene Corporation: Employment, Equity Ownership. Anderson:Millennium Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy; Novartis: Consultancy; Onyx: Consultancy; Merck: Consultancy; BMS: Consultancy; Acetylon: Equity Ownership, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Siegel:Celgene and Millennium: Advisory Board, Speakers Bureau; Merck: Advisory Board.

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

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.603.603 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 603-603 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Guillermo Garcia-Manero ◽

Steven D. Gore ◽

Christopher R. Cogle ◽

Elias J. Jabbour ◽

M. Renee Ward ◽

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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.

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The Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Ibrutinib (PCI-32765) Is Active and Tolerated in Relapsed Follicular Lymphoma

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v120.21.156.156 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 120 (21) ◽

pp. 156-156 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Nathan H Fowler ◽

Ranjana H Advani ◽

Jeff Sharman ◽

Sonali M. Smith ◽

Jesse McGreivy ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phase I ◽

Follicular Lymphoma ◽

B Cell ◽

Median Time ◽

Phase I Study ◽

Study Drug ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Phase Ii Studies ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 156 Background Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) is a central mediator of B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling and is essential for normal B-cell development. Subtypes of non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) may be dependent on chronic activation of the BCR pathway and primary follicular lymphoma (FL) cells have been found to maintain enhanced signaling when compared to normal B-cells (Irish JM, et al. Blood 2006; 108: 3135). Ibrutinib is an orally administered, covalently-bound inhibitor of BTK which induces apoptosis and inhibits cellular migration and adhesion in malignant B-cells. Based on promising preclinical data in B-cell malignancies, a phase I study was conducted to test the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of ibrutinib in relapsed NHL. We report the long-term tolerability and sustained activity of ibrutinib in FL patients in this study with extended follow-up. Methods Adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma were eligible for trial entry and 16 patients with FL were enrolled in this Phase I study. Ibrutinib was administered orally with dose escalation according to protocol-defined dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) to define a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or until 3 dose levels above attainment of full BTK occupancy. A 28-day on/7-day off (intermittent) schedule was evaluated in 5 cohorts (1.25–12.5 mg/kg PO qd) and a once daily oral dose (without a drug holiday) in 2 cohorts (8.3 mg/kg and 560-mg fixed dose). Patients were evaluable for safety if they received study drug. Efficacy was evaluated in all patients who received 2.5 mg/kg or higher (which achieves full BTK occupancy) and had one on-study imaging assessment. Efficacy was also analyzed at higher doses to determine if there was improved efficacy. Responses were assessed every 2 months using the Revised Response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma (Cheson 2007). Results Median age 60 (41–71), equal numbers of males and females, median time from diagnosis 54 months (19–186), median number of prior therapies 3 (1–5) including: stem cell transplantation (6%), alkylators (88%), anthracyclines (56%), nucleoside analogs (19%), and rituximab (100%). FLIPI scores at baseline: low risk = 19%, intermediate risk = 37%, high risk = 44%. Treatment-emergent AEs occurring in ≥ 25% included: diarrhea (50%), fatigue (44%), nausea (38%), cough (31%) and myalgia (25%). Observed grade 3 AEs included: anemia, anxiety, hypersensitivity, hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, decreased neutrophil count, non-cardiac chest pain, pancytopenia, pneumonia and vomiting (one event each). A Grade 4 hypokalemia occurred and was considered to be related to study drug by the investigator. One case of myelodysplastic syndrome occurred 29 days after the last dose of ibrutinib in a patient with pre-existing anemia and multiple lines of prior treatment and was considered to be unrelated by the investigator. One patient in the 2.5 mg/kg/day intermittent cohort experienced DLTs of grade 2 neutropenia resulting in the ibrutinib dose being held > 7 days and a grade 4 hypokalemia. One patient in the 8.3 mg/kg/day intermittent cohort experienced a Grade 3 hypersensitivity reaction. No DLTs were observed in the 12.5 mg/kg/day cohort and the MTD was not reached. In the 16 patients with FL, 11 patients received ibrutinib at 2.5 mg/kg or higher and were evaluable for efficacy (2 patients at 2.5 mg/kg, 1 at 5 mg/kg, 3 at 8.3 mg/kg intermittent, 3 at 12.5 mg/kg, 2 at 8.3 mg/kg continuous dosing). Median time on ibrutinib was 7 months (0–29). Overall response rate (ORR) 54.5% (3 CRs, 3 PRs), duration of response (DOR) 12.3 months, median PFS 13.4 months. In the 9 patients who received ibrutinib at 5 mg/kg or higher, the median time on ibrutinib, ORR and DOR were similar to the efficacy in the 11 patients. However, there was a slight trend toward improved PFS of 19.6 months; 2 patients are still responding to ibrutinib at 25 and 29 months. Conclusions The BTK inhibitor ibrutinib (PCI-32765) is well tolerated and active in patients with relapsed FL. Based upon drug occupancy and clinical responses, a dose of 5 mg/kg/day or above is recommended for phase II studies. Extended dosing did not appear to increase toxicity and response rates improved with continued treatment in some patients. Phase II studies with ibrutinib in FL are planned. Disclosures: Advani: Pharmacyclics, Inc: Research Funding. Sharman:Celgene: Consultancy; Pharmacyclics: Honoraria; Calistoga: Honoraria; Portola pharmaceuticals: Consultancy. McGreivy:pharmacyclics: Employment. Kunkel:Pharmacyclics: Employment, Equity Ownership. Troung:Pharmacyclics, Inc: Employment, Equity Ownership. Zhou:Pharmacyclics, Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership.

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A Phase II Multicenter Study of the Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor (HDACi) Abexinostat (PCI-24781) in Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma (FL) and Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v120.21.55.55 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 120 (21) ◽

pp. 55-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Andrew M. Evens ◽

Julie M Vose ◽

Wael Harb ◽

Leo I. Gordon ◽

Robert Langdon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phase I ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Safety Profile ◽

Tumor Size ◽

Phase Ii Study ◽

Cell Lymphoma ◽

Single Agent ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 55 Background: Abexinostat (PCI-24781) is a novel oral pan-HDACi that has previously demonstrated potent preclinical activity in lymphoma cell lines and animal models (Evens et al, Clin Ca Res 2009) as well as a tolerable safety profile in phase I solid tumor clinical studies (Undevia et al, ASCO 2008). In a phase I single-agent clinical trial in patients (pts) with multiply relapsed/refractory lymphoma and leukemia, anti-tumor activity was noted in FL and MCL; 4/4 FL pts showed durable clinical benefit with median time on treatment of >8 months; 1 of 2 MCL pts had a complete remission (CR) and remains on treatment for >3 years. Based on these encouraging single-agent abexinostat data, a phase II extension study was completed in relapsed/refractory FL and MCL. Methods: The primary objective of this phase II study was objective response rate (ORR, complete [CR] and partial remission [PR]), while reduction in tumor size (CR + PR + stable disease) and safety were also examined. Abexinostat was given orally twice daily at 45mg/m2 on a 4-week cycle for 7 days/week every other week, which is the previously established dose and schedule identified in the phase I study. For pharmacodynamic correlative analyses, tubulin and histone acetylation were measured in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) at pre-dose and 4 hours after the first dose of abexinostat. Results: A total of 30 pts were enrolled (n=16 FL and n=14 MCL pts) of which 25 were response-evaluable. The median age was 67 years (36–81) and the median prior therapies were 3 (1–5), 77% of which were rituximab-containing and one-third (33%) had undergone prior autologous stem cell transplant (31% FL, 36% MCL). The ORR in all pts was 48% (12/25). A reduction in tumor size was observed in 86% (12/14) of FL pts, while the ORR in FL was 64% (9/14); the FL intent-to-treat ORR was 56%. With a median follow-up of 10.3 months (1.2–20.9), the progression-free probability was 86% in FL pts. Furthermore, the median duration of response (DOR) in FL pts has not been reached, as 5 responders remain on study. Notably, 4 FL pts were on treatment for over 16 months. Among MCL pts, reduction in tumor size was noted in 27% (3/11), while the ORR was similar at 27% (3/11). The median progression-free survival (PFS) in MCL pts was 4 months (1–12), while the DOR in the 3 responding patients were 2+, 3, and 6+ months. Therapy was overall well tolerated. The most common treatment-related adverse events (AEs) of any grade (> 20% incidence) include: nausea (60%), fatigue (57%), diarrhea (50%), thrombocytopenia (37%), vomiting (30%), anemia (27%), decreased appetite (23%), dysgeusia (20%) and neutropenia (20%). The most common grade 3/4 related AEs (> 5% incidence) were thrombocytopenia (17%), neutropenia (13%), fatigue (13%), and anemia (7%). There were no deaths reported on the study. Pharmacodynamic analyses revealed that a majority of pts had increased tubulin acetylation in PBMCs, however this finding did not correlate with response or toxicity. Conclusion: In this phase II study, the novel pan-HDACi, abexinostat, was clinically active and overall well tolerated in relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma. The safety profile was consistent with this class of agents with <20% of subjects experiencing grade 3/4 cytopenias (during the course of prolonged treatments). Moreover, there was significant clinical activity noted in FL with an ORR of 64%, which included several durable responses in this multiply-relapsed pt population. Further examination of single-agent abexinostat in FL is warranted. Disclosures: Off Label Use: PCI24781 is not FDA approved; it is an investigational agent. Plasencia:Pharmacyclics: Employment, Equity Ownership. Sirisawad:Pharmacyclics: Employment, Equity Ownership. Yue:Pharmacyclics: Employment, Equity Ownership. Luan:Pharmacyclics: Employment, Equity Ownership. Siek:Pharmacyclics: Employment, Equity Ownership. Zhou:Pharmacyclics: Consultancy. Balasubramanian:Pharmacyclics: Employment, Equity Ownership.

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Tislelizumab (BGB-A317) for Relapsed/Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma: Preliminary Efficacy and Safety Results from a Phase 2 Study

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-117848 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 682-682 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Yuqin Song ◽

Quanli Gao ◽

Huilai Zhang ◽

Lei Fan ◽

Jianfeng Zhou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Response Rate ◽

Chinese Patients ◽

Upper Respiratory Tract ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Cancer Hospital ◽

Phase 2 Study ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Upper Respiratory ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Background: Tislelizumab is a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody with high affinity/specificity for programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1). Tislelizumab was specifically engineered to minimize binding to FcɤR on macrophages, thereby abrogating antibody-dependent phagocytosis, a potential mechanism of T-cell clearance and resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy (Dahan 2015). Results of tumor growth inhibition studies suggest that tislelizumab had superior antitumor activity compared with nivolumab in mice transplanted with human cancer cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Favorable results with other PD-1 inhibitors in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) classical HL (cHL) provide a strong rationale to investigate tislelizumabin this disease. Methods: BGB-A317-203 (clinicaltrials.gov NCT03209973) is a single-arm, open-label, multicenter, phase 2 study of tislelizumab in Chinese patients with R/R cHL; all patients received tislelizumab 200 mg intravenously every 3 weeks until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients were eligible if they (a) failed to achieve a response or progressed after autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) or (b) received ≥2 prior systemic chemotherapy regimens for cHL and were ineligible for ASCT. Diagnosis of cHL was confirmed in all patients by central pathologic review.The primary endpoint was overall response rate (ORR) determined using the Lugano criteria (Cheson, 2014) as assessed by an independent review committee (IRC). Key secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), duration of response, rate of complete response (CR), time to response, safety, and tolerability. Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were summarized according to NCI-CTCAE v4.03. Results: In total, 70 patients were enrolled from 11 Chinese centers; patient characteristics are shown in the Table. With a data cutoff date of 25 May 2018, the median follow-up was 7.9 months (range, 3.4 to 12.7). The IRC-assessed ORR was 85.7%, based on PET-CT scans. A total of 43 patients (61.4%) achieved CR, 38 of whom were in CR at the first on-study response assessment. At data cutoff, 53 patients remained on treatment and 17 had discontinued (11 for progressive disease [PD]; 4 for TEAEs; 1 withdrew consent; 1 due to pregnancy). The estimated 6-month PFS rate was 80%. The most frequently reported (≥15%) TEAEs due to any cause were pyrexia (52.9%), hypothyroidism (30.0%), increased weight (28.6%), upper respiratory tract infection (27.1%) and cough (17.1%). Grade ≥3 TEAEs reported in ≥2 patients were upper respiratory tract infection (2.9%) and pneumonitis (2.9%). Immune-related TEAEs were reported in 23 patients (32.9%); Grade ≥3 in 5 patients (7.1%): pneumonitis (n=2), organizing pneumonia, nephritis (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) and increased creatine phosphokinase (each n=1). There were no Grade 5 TEAEs. TEAEs that led to treatment discontinuation in 4 patients (5.7%) included pneumonitis (n=2), organizing pneumonia (n=1), and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (n=1). One patient died on study due to PD. Conclusions: In this study, tislelizumab therapy was shown to be highly active resulting in a high CR rate in patients with R/R cHL who had failed or were ineligible for ASCT. Tislelizumab was generally well-tolerated in Chinese patients with R/R cHL. The safety profile was generally consistent with that of other PD-1 inhibitors for the treatment of cHL. Disclosures Song: Peking University Cancer Hospital (Beijing Cancer Hospital): Employment. Liu:West China Hospital of Sichuan University: Employment. Guo:BeiGene (Shanghai) Co., LTD: Employment. Yang:BeiGene (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: Employment. Elstrom:BeiGene (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Huang:BeiGene (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Novotny:BeiGene (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Wei:BeiGene (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Zhu:Beijing Cancer Hospital: Employment.

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Weekly Inotuzumab Ozogamicin in Adult Patients with Relapsed or Refractory CD22-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v120.21.2612.2612 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 120 (21) ◽

pp. 2612-2612 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Daniel DeAngelo ◽

Wendy Stock ◽

Stephen Petersdorf ◽

Shaw-Ling Wang ◽

Angela Volkert ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bone Marrow ◽

Flow Cytometry ◽

Research Funding ◽

Response Rate ◽

Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽

Hematologic Toxicity ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 2612 Background: Inotuzumab ozogamicin (INO) is a humanized anti-CD22 antibody conjugated to calicheamicin, a potent cytotoxic antitumor agent. CD22 is expressed on a majority of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). An initial study suggested INO efficacy and tolerability in ALL (Lancet Oncol 2012;13:403-11). Objectives: The current phase 1, multicenter, dose-escalation study was performed to optimize the INO dose and schedule (weekly dosing) based on safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetic data in CD22+ relapsed or refractory ALL. The safety and efficacy of INO at the recommended dose and schedule will subsequently be further evaluated in a 12-patient (pt) expanded cohort. Methods: Eligible pts were aged ≥18 y with CD22+ ALL (defined as ≥20% blasts CD22+ by flow cytometry) refractory to initial induction or in relapse (≥first relapse), with no evidence of central nervous system disease. INO was administered in 28-d cycles (see Table), with a maximum of 6 cycles. The final dose was to be determined based on both toxicity (ie, rate of dose-limiting toxicities [DLT] at each dose level) and evidence of efficacy using the EffTox V2.10 software (Biometrics 2004;60:684–693). Adverse event (AE) severity was assessed per CTCAE V3 with DLTs defined as any of the following INO-related events during Cycle 1: grade ≥4 non-hematologic toxicity; prolonged myelosuppression (absolute neutrophil count [ANC] <500/μL or platelets <25,000/μL in bone marrow) with no evidence of leukemia persisting >45 d from last dose; grade 3 non-hematologic toxicity persisting >7 d from the last dose; grade ≥3 elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), or bilirubin persisting >7 d; or any toxicity resulting in permanent INO discontinuation. Weekly teleconferences with investigators were used to assess toxicity. Complete response (CR) was defined as <5% bone marrow blasts with absence of peripheral blasts, ANC ≥1,000/μL, platelets >100,000/μL, and no extramedullary disease; incomplete CR (CRi) was similar but permitted ANC <1,000/μL and/or platelets ≤100,000/μL. Results: We report preliminary data for 13 pts (see Table), with a median duration of follow-up of 147 d (range, 30–188 d). Median age was 56 y (range, 23–65 y), and 69% of pts were male. Five (39%) pts were in salvage 1, 2 (15%) were in salvage 2, and 4 (31%) were in salvage ≥3. Two pts had prior allogeneic stem cell transplant. Three (23%) pts were Ph+ and 7 (54%) pts had circulating blasts at baseline; median baseline WBC was 2.01×103/mm3 (range, 0.5–29.11×103/mm3). The single DLT observed to date was transient grade 4 elevated lipase occurring at INO dose level 3. The most frequent (≥10% of pts) treatment-related AEs were thrombocytopenia (31%, all grade 3/4), neutropenia (15%), and elevated ALT (15%). Treatment-related elevated AST and alkaline phosphatase were each reported for 8% of pts. Reported dose delays were due to thrombocytopenia (n = 3), neutropenia (n = 2), elevated LFT (n = 2), bacteremia, increased blood creatinine, periorbital cellulitis, and QTc prolongation (n = 1 each). Fourteen serious AEs were reported for 9 pts, including 2 cases each of febrile neutropenia and septic shock. Responses were observed across all INO doses explored to date (see Table). The preliminary response rate was 82% (9/11 evaluable pts), including 36% of pts with a CR and 45% with a CRi. Median time to response was 43 d (range, 28–56 d). Six of 9 (67%) pts who achieved CR/CRi also achieved minimal residual disease (<1 blast out of 104 mononuclear cells by flow cytometry). Seven pts discontinued treatment, including 1 each due to disease progression and an AE (acute renal failure, not treatment related), and 5 pts who proceeded to transplant. Four deaths were reported, including 1 due to disease progression and 3 due to sepsis occurring within 30 d after stem cell transplantation. Conclusions: INO had a safety profile consistent with prior reports, characterized by hematologic, gastrointestinal, and hepatic events and infection. The remarkable response rate of 82% for single-agent INO in this relapsed/refractory population warrants further exploration in CD22+ ALL. Updated results will be presented at the meeting. Disclosures: Stock: Tau for work done through the CALGB/ALLIANCE: Research Funding. Wang:Pfizer Inc: Employment, Equity Ownership. Volkert:Pfizer Inc: Employment, Equity Ownership. Vandendries:Pfizer Inc: Employment, Equity Ownership. Advani:Pfizer Inc: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding.

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The Use of Erythropoietic-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) with Ruxolitinib in Patients with Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), Post-Polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis (PPV-MF), and Post-Essential Thrombocythemia Myelofibrosis (PET-MF).

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v120.21.2838.2838 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 120 (21) ◽

pp. 2838-2838 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mary Frances McMullin ◽

Claire N Harrison ◽

Dietger Niederwieser ◽

Hilde Demuynck ◽

Nadja Jakel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Board Of Directors ◽

Research Funding ◽

Spleen Size ◽

Epoetin Alfa ◽

Spleen Volume ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Safety And Efficacy ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 2838 Background: Ruxolitinib (rux), a potent oral JAK1 & 2 inhibitor, has demonstrated rapid and durable reductions in splenomegaly and improved MF-related symptoms and quality of life in 2 phase 3 COMFORT studies in MF patients (pts). Consistent with rux's known mechanism of action, anemia was one of the most frequently reported adverse events (AEs) and was generally transient and manageable leading to discontinuation in only 1 pt. In clinical practice, anemia can be managed with ESAs, which promote red blood cell proliferation via cytokine receptors that signal through the JAK pathway. Because these agents act upstream of rux in the JAK2 pathway, it is important to determine the effects of these medications on the safety and efficacy of rux. This post hoc analysis evaluated the safety and efficacy of rux in pts receiving concomitant ESA in COMFORT-II. Methods: COMFORT-II is an open-label, randomized, multicenter study. Pts were randomized (2:1) to receive rux 15 or 20 mg bid or best available therapy (BAT; as selected by the investigator). Use of ESAs (eg, darbepoetin alfa, epoetin alfa, epoetin nos), although not prohibited, was discouraged for pts randomized to rux because ESAs can increase spleen size, which could confound efficacy analyses. Spleen volume was assessed by MRI or CT every 12 wk. The rate of transfusions was calculated as the number of units transfused per exposure duration (typically 12 wk). Results: Concomitant use of ESA was reported for 13 (PMF, n = 10; PET-MF, n = 2; PPV-MF, n = 1) of the 146 pts who were treated with rux (darbepoetin alfa, 2% [n = 3]; epoetin alfa, 6% [n = 9]; epoetin nos, < 1% [n = 1]). The median exposure to rux was similar for pts who received an ESA (+ESA group; 500 d) vs those who did not receive ESA (468 d), and the median dose intensity of rux was the same for each group (30 mg/d). As shown in the table, 8 pts (62%) had no change, 2 pts (15%) had a decrease, and 3 pts (23%) had an increase in the rate of packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions per mo after the first administration of ESA compared with 12 wk before ESA use. Six wk prior to the first administration of ESA, 10/13 pts (77%) had grade 3/4 hemoglobin abnormalities; however, 6 wk after the administration of ESA, most pts' conditions improved to grade 2 (7/13 [54%]). The majority of pts (77%) did not have any change in their reticulocyte counts within the 6 wk before and after the administration of ESA; 1 pt (8%) had a marked increase; for 2 pts (15%), the data were not available. The AEs reported in pts who received ESA were similar to those previously reported with rux. Serious AEs were reported for 8 pts in the +ESA group (3 events in 2 pts that were possibly related to study drug). Within the last assessment prior to and the first assessment after the first administration of ESA, 7/9 evaluable pts (78%) had spleen volume reductions. Conclusions: In this analysis, although the sample size is small, rux was generally well tolerated in pts who received ESA, and the tolerability profile of rux was similar to that reported in previous studies. Rux-treated pts who received ESA generally did not have any change in their transfusion rates, but the rate of grade 3/4 hemoglobin abnormalities decreased within 6 wk of the first administration of ESA, suggesting that the use of ESA in combination with rux was beneficial in some pts. ESA did not appear to affect the efficacy of rux concerning spleen size reduction. The use of ESA for the treatment of anemia is common in clinical practice, and further analyses in combination with rux in this pt population are warranted. Disclosures: McMullin: Bristol Myers Squibb: Honoraria; Shire: Honoraria; Novartis: Honoraria. Harrison:Shire: Honoraria, Research Funding; Sanofi: Honoraria; YM Bioscience: Consultancy, Honoraria; Novartis: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Niederwieser:Novartis: Speakers Bureau. Sirulnik:Novartis: Employment, Equity Ownership. McQuity:Novartis: Employment, Equity Ownership. Stalbovskaya:Novartis: Employment, Equity Ownership. Recher:Janssen Cilag: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, travel to ASH, travel to ASH Other; sunesis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Genzyme: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Research Funding. Gisslinger:Celgene: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; AOP Orphan Pharma AG: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau. Kiladjian:Incyte: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Shire: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Novartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding. Al- Ali:Sanofi Aventis: Consultancy, Honoraria; Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy, Honoraria.

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Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of Bosutinib in Asian Versus Non-Asian Patients with Philadelphia Chromosome–Positive Leukemia

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v120.21.4440.4440 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 120 (21) ◽

pp. 4440-4440 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Poe-Hirr Hsyu ◽

Karin Gogat ◽

Ladan Duvillie ◽

Virginia Kelly ◽

Nadine Besson

Keyword(s):

Phase I ◽

Philadelphia Chromosome ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Tolerability Profile ◽

Low Grade ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Phase Iii Trial ◽

Phase Iii Study ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 4440 Bosutinib (BOS) is an orally active, dual Src/Abl competitive inhibitor that has demonstrated clinical activity and a manageable tolerability profile across treatment settings in patients (pts) with Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph+) leukemia. The current analysis compared the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of BOS 500 mg/day between Asian and non-Asian pts with Ph+ leukemia. In an open-label phase I/II trial of pts with previously treated Ph+ leukemia, 570 pts with chronic phase (CP), accelerated phase, and blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia following development of resistance/intolerance to imatinib and possibly dasatinib and/or nilotinib received BOS, including 114 Asian and 456 non-Asian pts. In a phase III trial comparing BOS versus imatinib in pts with newly diagnosed (≤6 months) CP CML, 250 pts received BOS, including 65 Asian and 185 non-Asian pts. Demographic and baseline clinical characteristics were generally similar between Asian and non-Asian pts, although Asian pts were more likely to have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status of 0 (phase I/II, 88% [Asian] vs 61% [non-Asian]; phase III, 95% vs 67%). The most common reasons for treatment discontinuation in both studies were an AE (phase I/II, 15% [Asian] vs 24% [non-Asian]; phase III, 28% vs 24%) and disease progression (phase I/II, 22% each; phase III, 5% each). Median BOS apparent clearance (CL/F) in the phase I/II trial was 101.2 L/h (range, 28.1–450.9 L/h) in Asian pts and 122.3 L/h (range, 26.6–1,561.9 L/h) in non-Asian pts, and in the phase III trial was 105.2 L/h (range, 20.1–274.3 L/h) in Asian pts and 126.7 L/h (range, 29.3–638.2 L/h) in non-Asian pts. Overall, gastrointestinal events were the most common non-hematologic treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) reported with BOS. Diarrhea, rash, and pyrexia were reported more frequently among Asian versus non-Asian pts in both studies (Table). Regardless of race, diarrhea events were typically low-grade, occurred early (median time to diarrhea, 2–4 days), and were transient (median event duration, 1–3 days). Rash was also typically low-grade and transient (median event duration, 9–27 days). In contrast, nausea was reported more frequently among non-Asian pts. Other TEAEs were similar between Asian and non-Asian pts or showed no consistent pattern between studies (Table). Grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities were similar between Asian and non-Asian pts for elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT; phase I/II, 11% vs 8%; phase III, 26% vs 22%) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST; phase I/II, 3% vs 4%; phase III, 12% vs 11%). Among grade 3/4 hematologic laboratory abnormalities, thrombocytopenia was more frequent among Asian versus non-Asian pts in both studies (phase I/II, 41% vs 33%; phase III, 22% vs 11%); anemia was also more common among Asian pts in the phase I/II study (30% vs 16%), but not the phase III study (8% each). Grade 3/4 neutropenia was similar within both studies (phase I/II, 25% vs 24%; phase III, 11% vs 10%). BOS dose modifications due to adverse events (AEs) were similar between Asian and non-Asian pts in the phase I/II trial but more common among Asian pts in the phase III trial (Table). No clear pattern of treatment discontinuations due to AEs was observed. Few deaths due to AEs were reported for either Asian or non-Asian pts during BOS treatment or within 1 month after the last BOS dose. Across studies, BOS CL/F in Asians pts was within the range of CL/F in non-Asian pts, and minor differences in the tolerability profile of BOS were noted. However, BOS 500 mg/day was associated with an overall manageable toxicity profile regardless of race. Event, % Phase I/II study Phase III study Asian (n = 114) Non-Asian (n = 456) Asian (n = 65) Non-Asian (n = 183) Any TEAEa 100 99 97 96 Diarrhea 89 80 83 65 Rash 47 29 51 16 Vomiting 37 40 32 34 Pyrexia 36 25 31 14 Nausea 23 53 28 35 Cough 21 20 14 8 Abdominal pain 20 24 14 14 Increased ALT 17 17 32 33 Increased AST 10 15 28 28 Fatigue 11 26 15 13 Headache 10 23 15 12 Any grade 3/4 TEAE 75 75 77 69 Dose reduction due to AE 49 41 52 34 Dose delay due to AE 64 64 77 64 Treatment discontinuation due to AE 15 24 28 24 Death due to AE within 1 month of last dose 2b 4b 0 1 a Includes TEAEs reported for ≥20% of Asian or non-Asian pts. b One of 2 (Asian) and 2 of 19 (non-Asian) deaths due to an AE within 1 month of the last BOS dose were considered related to BOS. Disclosures: Hsyu: Pfizer Inc: Employment, Equity Ownership. Gogat:Pfizer Inc: Employment, Equity Ownership. Duvillie:Pfizer Inc: Employment. Kelly:Pfizer Inc: Employment, Equity Ownership. Besson:Pfizer Inc: Employment.

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Dose-Response Analyses Of Momelotinib (CYT387), a JAK1 and JAK2 Inhibitor, From a Phase I/II Study (CCL09101) In Treatment Of Myelofibrosis

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v122.21.1590.1590 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 122 (21) ◽

pp. 1590-1590 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Yan Xin ◽

Lixin Shao ◽

Wei Deng ◽

Demi Niforos ◽

Mark Kowalski ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phase I ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Response Rate ◽

Average Daily Dose ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Flat Dose ◽

Starting Dose ◽

Daily Dose ◽

Equity Ownership

Abstract Background Momelotinib (MMB, previously CYT387) is a selective small molecule inhibitor of JAK 1 and JAK 2 currently under investigation for the treatment of myelofibrosis (MF). Study CCL09101 is a Phase I/II, open-label, dose-escalation study of oral MMB in MF subjects. Following an initial dose escalation phase, subjects were assigned to 150 mg once-daily (QD), 300 mg QD or 150 mg twice-daily (BID) MMB capsules, in a 9 month (mos) dose expansion phase. The safety and tolerability of MMB, based on assigned dose, was previously reported with a maximum tolerated dose of 300 mg QD and dose limiting toxicities of elevated lipase and headache at 400 mg QD. Clinical efficacy included spleen response rate of 37% based on IWG criteria and suggested improvement in anemia related endpoints. As the study allowed intra-subject dose adjustments for tolerability, additional analyses based on average daily dose administered were performed. In a subset of patients, pharmacokinetics (PK) was assessed. Methods Dose-efficacy analyses were conducted using the average daily dose received over 6 mos for spleen response and 9 mos for transfusion (txn) independence response. Subjects were grouped based on tertiles of average daily dose < 200 mg, 200 to < 300 mg, > 300 mg. Spleen response at 6 mos required a ≥ 50% reduction in palpable splenomegaly. Txn response required maintaining transfusion independence for ≥12 weeks (wks) for subjects who were txn dependent at baseline and completed ≥ 12 wks on study. The incidence of hgb and platelet (plt) decline was also analyzed as a function of average daily dose received over 6 mos. Subjects evaluated for hgb decline were txn independent with hgb ≥ 8 g/dL at baseline. Hgb decline was defined as the incidence of hgb < 8 g/dL and at least a 1 g/dL decrease compared to baseline. Subjects evaluated for plt decline had baseline platelet count ≥ 100 x 109/L. Plt count decline was defined as the incidence of plt count < 100 x 109 /L and ≥ 50 x 109/L decrease compared to baseline at any point during the 6 mos. In the PK subset, dose-exposure relationship was explored. Results Spleen response rates were comparable across MMB average daily dose tertiles, indicating a relatively flat dose-efficacy relationship. A trend towards a higher txn response was observed at the highest MMB average daily dose. No dose dependent increase in hgb or plt decline was noted across average daily dose tertiles. 60 subjects (41%) reported peripheral neuropathy as an adverse event during the 9 mos study; 92% grade 1, 8% grade 2. Incidence was comparable across average daily dose tertiles (see table). In the PK subset of subjects, MMB exposures were generally dose proportional between 150 mg QD and 300 mg QD (mean AUCtau: 2114 and 4424 h×ng/ml, respectively; steady state Cmax: 339 and 660 ng/ml, respectively) with limited data from the other dose levels (n ≤ 5). Of subjects receiving 300 mg total daily starting dose, > 60% of subjects maintained this dose level throughout the study; > 75% of subjects had an average daily dose of ∼250 mg to 280 mg (following 300 mg QD or 150 mg BID dosing, respectively), and the median average daily dose was 300 mg, suggesting 300 mg QD was well tolerated. Conclusion No relationships were observed between average daily doses of MMB vs clinically relevant endpoints of spleen response rate or plt count decline compared to baseline. There was a suggested trend, albeit with limited sample size, towards improved anemia-related endpoints at MMB dose ≥ 300 mg QD. Analyses suggest no need to adjust dose based on baseline plt count. In conjunction with the previously reported primary endpoints of safety and efficacy, these analyses support selection of the 300 mg QD capsule formulation as the starting dose for all subjects in the planned Phase 3 study. Disclosures: Xin: Gilead Sciences: Employment, Equity Ownership. Shao:Gilead Sciences: Employment, Equity Ownership. Deng:Gilead Sciences: Employment, Equity Ownership. Niforos:Gilead Sciences: Employment. Kowalski:Gilead Sciences: Employment. Bavisotto:YM Biosciences: Consultancy. Kawashima:Gilead Sciences: Employment. Jun:Gilead Sciences: Employment. Collins:Gilead Sciences: Employment, Equity Ownership. Ramanathan:Gilead Sciences: Employment, Equity Ownership.

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Efficacy and Safety of Single-Agent Ibrutinib in Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Who Progressed after Bortezomib Therapy

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v124.21.4471.4471 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 124 (21) ◽

pp. 4471-4471 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Michael Wang ◽

Andre Goy ◽

Peter Martin ◽

Rod Ramchandren ◽

Julia Alexeeva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Board Of Directors ◽

Research Funding ◽

Response Rate ◽

Single Agent ◽

Complete Response ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Bulky Disease ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Introduction: Despite recent advances, mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) remains difficult to treat with frequent chemoresistance in the relapsed or refractory setting. Ibrutinib, a first-in-class, once-daily, oral covalent inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase, demonstrated durable single-agent efficacy in a previous phase 2 study of patients with MCL who had received 1 to 5 prior therapies (Wang M, et al. N Engl J Med. 2013;369:507-516). In that study, the investigator-assessed overall response rate was 68% (complete response rate, 21%). The current study reports on the efficacy and safety of single-agent ibrutinib specifically in patients with MCL who had received a rituximab-containing regimen and had progressed after at least 2 cycles of bortezomib therapy. Methods: In this phase 2, multicenter, single-arm study, patients received 560 mg/day oral ibrutinib continuously until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity. The primary end point was the overall response rate (ORR) in response evaluable patients, as assessed by an Independent Review Committee (IRC). Secondary end points, also assessed by IRC, included duration of response (DoR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and safety. Results: 120 patients in this international multicenter study were enrolled. The median age was 67.5 years, ranging from 35 to 85 years with 62.5% ≥ 65 years. Most patients had stage IV disease at study entry (77.5%), and 9.2% were reported as blastoid variant (per investigator). 76.3% of patients had an intermediate or high risk simplified MIPI score, and 52.5% had bulky disease (longest diameter ≥ 5 cm). Forty two (35.0%), 67 (55.8%) and 11 patients (9.2%) had an ECOG score of 0, 1 and 2, respectively. The median number of prior lines of systemic therapy was 2 (range 1-8 lines) with almost half of the patients (47.5%) receiving 3 or more prior lines of therapy. Overall, 33% of patients had received prior stem cell transplantation. At the time of clinical cut-off for the primary analysis (29 April, 2014), median follow-up was 14.9 months with median treatment duration of 8 months (range: 0.5-20.9 months). The main reasons for treatment discontinuation were disease progression in 53 patients (44.2%) and an adverse event (AE) in 8 patients (6.7%). The ORR for response evaluable patients was 62.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 53.7%-71.8%) with a complete response rate of 20.9%. Subgroup analysis suggested that the ORR was independent of age, gender, geographic region, number of prior lines of therapies, baseline extranodal disease, simplified MIPI score, bulky disease, and stage of MCL. Median DoR by IRC was 14.9 months and the median time to first response was 2.1 months, ranging from 1.3 to 6.3 months. Median PFS was 10.5 months and 47% of the patients remained progression-free at 1 year. The OS rate at 18 months was 61%. The most common AEs were fatigue (any grade, 43.3%; grade 3 or 4, 3.3%) and diarrhea (any grade, 42.5%; grade 3 or 4, 2.5%). The most common grade 3 or higher AEs were neutropenia (20.8%), thrombocytopenia (13.3%), and pneumonia (12.5%). Any-grade hemorrhagic events were reported in 45 patients (37.5%), including 3 (2.5%) with major hemorrhagic events. The median time to initial hemorrhagic event was 84 days (range 1-515 days), with a median duration of 22 days (95% CI: 8-31 days). Atrial fibrillation was reported in 13 patients (10.8%), which was grade 3 or 4 in 6 patients (5%). AEs led to dose reductions in 8 patients (6.7%). Conclusion: Single agent ibrutinib is highly efficacious and well tolerated, with an acceptable toxicity profile in patients with MCL who progressed after rituximab-containing chemotherapy and bortezomib therapy. These results are consistent with previous ibrutinib studies, with no new safety signals. Disclosures Wang: Pharmacyclics, Janssen, Celgene, Onyx, OnyPep, : Research Funding; Onyx, Janssen: Honoraria. Goy:Janssen/Pharmacyclics: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Clinical Trials through Institution: Research Funding; Janssen/Pharmacyclics: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Martin:Janssen: Honoraria. Popat:Janssen: Honoraria. Advani:Seattle Genetics, Genetech, (Uncompensated): Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Janssen, Pharmacyclics, Seattle Genetics: Research Funding. Le Gouill:Roche: Consultancy; Janssen: Consultancy. Yuan:Johnson & Johnson: Equity Ownership; Johnson & Johnson: Employment. Kranenburg:Johnson&Johnson: Equity Ownership; Janssen Biologics: Employment. Rizo:Janssen R&D: Employment, Equity Ownership. Zhuang:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Deraedt:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Rule:Pharmacyclics, J&J: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

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