Combination Therapy with Ofatumumab and Lenalidomide in Patients with Relapsed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Results of a Phase II Trial

Abstract Abstract 1788 Patients with relapsed CLL have limited effective treatment options, and new therapies are needed. We report the results of a phase II study which investigated the efficacy and tolerability of a combination regimen with ofatumumab and lenalidomide in patients (pts) with relapsed CLL. These agents were evaluated as a combination regimen for pts with relapsed CLL based on their documented single-agent efficacy, distinct and potentially complimentary mechanisms of action and non-overlapping toxicities. Furthermore, the combination of rituximab and lenalidomide was active in relapsed CLL (Badoux et al. 2010). Pts with symptomatic disease who met treatment indications were eligible. Other inclusion criteria required prior treatment with purine analogs, an ECOG PS score of 0–2, and adequate organ function (creatinine clearance > 30ml/min, total bilirubin < to 2 mg/dl, ALT < 2 × ULN). Pts with any neutrophil count were eligible. Pts were excluded for platelets < 30,000 mm3, positivity for HIV, active hepatitis B or C or recent history of tuberculosis. Pts received ofatumumab IV weekly for four weeks (300mg week 1; 1,000 mg weeks 2 to 4), monthly during months 2–6, and every other month during months 7–24. Lenalidomide 10 mg PO daily was started on day 9 and continued daily for a maximum of 24 months. Allopurinol 300mg PO daily was given during the first two weeks of cycle 1. No pts received antibiotic or DVT prophylaxis. The use of growth factors was according to standard guidelines. Responses were assessed after 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months. Between January 2010 and January 2011, 36 pts were enrolled and 34 pts are evaluable (one pt withdrew consent prior to treatment and one was excluded because of concomitant MDS). The median age of the pts was 62 yrs (34–82). Twenty pts (59%) had Rai III-IV disease. The median beta-2M level at start of therapy was 4.4 mg/dL (1.7-16.5). The median number of prior treatments was 2 (1–8). All pts had received prior chemoimmunotherapy with fludarabine, cyclophosphamide and rituximab (FCR). Twelve pts (35%) were fludarabine-refractory. Twenty-two pts (65%) had unmutated IgHV genes, 9 (26%) del(17p) and 4 (12%) del(11q). Responses were evaluated according to the 2008 NCI-WG criteria: 5 pts (15%) achieved CR (including 1 CRi) and 17 pts (50%) PR, for an ORR of 65%. Of the 5 CR pts, 1 was MRD-negative by flow cytometry. Two of the PR pts achieved marrow CR and only had persistent lymphadenopathy. Of the 22 responders, 13 are continuing on therapy with ongoing response (median time on therapy 14 months, range 8–20 months). Despite ongoing response, 7 pts discontinued therapy due to: transition to HSCT (3 pts; after 3, 6 and 6 months, respectively), pulmonary embolism (1 pt; after 4 months), recurrent zoster infection (1 pt; after 17 months of therapy) and physician choice (2 pts; after 9 and 16 months of therapy). Two pts discontinued therapy because of loss of response after 12 and 18 months of treatment, respectively. Thirty-one pts (91%) are alive. There have been no deaths on therapy. Three deaths occurred after discontinuation of therapy due to refractory disease (1), following HSCT (1) and due to progressive disease and adenocarcinoma of the lung (1). The most common grade 3–4 treatment-related hematological adverse events included neutropenia (15 pts, 44%), thrombocytopenia (3 pts, 9%) and anemia (1 pt, 3%). Thrombotic events occurred in 2 pts (6%). One pt experienced grade 3 pulmonary embolism and another patient grade 2 superficial vein thrombosis. In both cases with thrombotic event, ESAs were concomitantly administered. One pt (3%) experience a grade 3 infusion reaction during the first ofatumumab administration. Eight grade 3 infectious episodes occurred: pneumonia (3), neutropenic fever (2), parotitis (1), LE cellulitis (1) and CNS toxoplasmosis based on radiological findings (1). Intermittent grade 1–2 diarrhea was reported by 8 pts (24%). Grade 1–2 lenalidomide-associated tumor flare reaction was seen in 8 pts (24%). The median tolerated daily dose of lenalidomide was 5 mg/day (2.5-10 mg). In conclusion, the combination of ofatumumab and lenalidomide is well tolerated. Neutropenia was the most common toxicity. This combination induced responses in 65% of pts with relapsed CLL, all of whom had received prior chemoimmunotherapy. Responses are durable and ongoing in some pts. Disclosures: Ferrajoli: GlaxoSmithKline: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding. O'Brien:GlaxoSmithKline: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy. Wierda:GlaxoSmithKline: Research Funding.

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Combination of Ofatumumab and Lenalidomide In Patients with Relapsed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Initial Results of a Phase II Trial

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.2464.2464 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 2464-2464 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Xavier Badoux ◽

Susan O'Brien ◽

William G. Wierda ◽

Stefan Faderl ◽

Zeev Estrov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Research Funding ◽

Performance Status ◽

Single Agent ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Fish Analysis ◽

Significant Activity ◽

Superficial Vein Thrombosis ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 2464 Frontline chemoimmunotherapies induce high response rates in patients with CLL. Once disease recurs, however, effective treatment options are limited and new therapeutic modalities and combinations are needed. Ofatumumab is a fully humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody which produces an overall response rate (ORR) of 47%–58% in patients with fludarabine-refractory CLL (Wierda W. et al, 2010). Lenalidomide, an immunomodulatory agent, induces an ORR of 32–47% in patients with relapsed/refractory CLL, (Chanan-Khan A.A. et al. 2006; Ferrajoli A. et al. 2008). The rationale for combining ofatumumab and lenalidomide is based on their single agent efficacy, distinct and potentially complimentary mechanisms of action and non-overlapping toxicity profiles. Furthermore, the combination of lenalidomide and rituximab has shown significant activity in patients with relapsed disease (Ferrajoli et al. 2009). We, therefore, designed a phase II study to evaluate efficacy and tolerability of ofatumumab and lenalidomide given in combination in patients with relapsed CLL. Patients with active disease were eligible if they had received prior treatment with purine analog-based therapy, had an ECOG/WHO performance status of 0–2, adequate renal (creatinine clearance > 30ml/min) and hepatic function (total bilirubin < to 2 mg/dl and ALT < 2 × ULN). Patients with any neutrophil count were eligible, whereas patients with platelet counts < 30,000 mm3, positivity for HIV, active hepatitis B or C or recent history of tuberculosis were excluded from participation. In this trial ofatumumab is administered intravenously weekly for four consecutive weeks (300mg week 1, 1,000 mg week 2 and all subsequent doses), then monthly for months 2–6 and once every two months for months 7–24. Lenalidomide is given orally at the dose of 10 mg daily, starting on day 9 and continued daily. Allopurinol at the dose of 300mg daily is given during the first two weeks of treatment as tumor lysis prophylaxis. Treatment duration is 24 months, and responses are assessed after 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of therapy. Thus far 26 of the 40 planned patients have been accrued to this study and we present an analysis of response and toxicity for the first 16 patients that have been on study for at least 3 months. The median age of the patients is 62 yrs (45–82). Eight patients (50%) had Rai stage III-IV disease. The median Beta-2M level was 4.4 mg/dL (2–6.1). The median number of prior treatments was 2 (1–8). Four patients (25%) were refractory to fludarabine and all pts had received prior rituximab. Nine patients (56%) had unmutated IGHV genes, 5 patients (31%) had chromosome 17p deletion and 3 patients (19%) had 11q deletion as detected by FISH analysis. Responses were evaluated according to the 2008 IWCLL criteria: 10 of the 16 evaluable patients achieved a response [2 CR (13%), 8 PR (50%)] for an ORR of 63%. Four patients with stable disease are continuing on treatment. One patient discontinued therapy and did not return for response assessment and another patient progressed. All patients are alive. The most common grade 3–4 treatment related adverse events observed were: neutropenia (8 pts, 50%) and anemia (2 pts, 13%). One patient (6%) developed grade 2 superficial vein thrombosis. Lenalidomide-associated tumor flare reaction was limited to grade 1 in 2 patients (13%) while a grade 3 infusion reaction was observed in 1 patient (6%) during the first ofatumumab administration. Three grade 3 infectious episodes occurred: 2 cases of pneumonia and 1 case of parotiditis. None of the patients received routine antibiotic prophylaxis. The median daily dose of lenalidomide tolerated was 5 mg/day (2.5–10 mg). In conclusion, our initial analysis indicates that the combination of ofatumumab and lenalidomide is therapeutically active in patients with relapsed CLL. This treatment is well tolerated. Neutropenia is the most common toxicity observed. Enrollment is ongoing, and updated results will be provided. Disclosures: Off Label Use: Ofatumumab and lenalidomide in patients with relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia. O'Brien: GlaxoSmithKline: Consultancy. Wierda: GlaxoSmithKline: Honoraria, Research Funding; Celgene Corporation: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Estrov: Celgene Corporation: Consultancy. Keating: Celgene Corporation: Consultancy, Honoraria; GlaxoSmithKline: Consultancy, Honoraria. Ferrajoli: Celgene Corporation: Research Funding; GlaxoSmithKline: Research Funding.

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Combination of Ofatumumab and Lenalidomide in Patients with Relapsed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Results of a Phase II Trial

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v120.21.720.720 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 120 (21) ◽

pp. 720-720 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Alessandra Ferrajoli ◽

Lorenzo Falchi ◽

Susan O'Brien ◽

William Wierda ◽

Stefan Faderl ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Board Of Directors ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Research Funding ◽

Single Agent ◽

Tumor Lysis Syndrome ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Prior Treatment ◽

Combination Regimen ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Purine Analogs

Abstract Abstract 720 Based on the demonstrated activity of ofatumumab and lenalidomide as monotherapy in patients (pts) with CLL and on the activity of rituximab in combination with lenalidomide in pts with relapsed CLL, we conducted a phase II study to investigate efficacy and tolerability of a combination regimen of ofatumumab and lenalidomide in patients with relapsed CLL who had received prior treatment with purine analogs. Thirty-six pts entered this study between January 2010 and January 2011. All pts had an indication for therapy. Other inclusion criteria required prior treatment with purine analogs, an ECOG PS score of 0–2 and adequate organ function (creatinine clearance > 30ml/min, total bilirubin < to 2 mg/dl, ALT < 2 X ULN). Pts with any neutrophil count were eligible. Pts were excluded for platelets < 30,000 mm3, positivity for HIV, active hepatitis B or C or recent history of tuberculosis. Treatment consisted of ofatumumab IV given weekly for 4 weeks (300 mg week 1; 1,000 mg weeks 2 and thereafter), monthly during months 2–6 and every other month during months 7–24, and lenalidomide 10 mg PO/day started on day 9 and continued for 24 months. Allopurinol 300 mg PO daily was given during the first two weeks of cycle 1. No pts received antibiotic or DVT prophylaxis. The use of growth factors was allowed according to ASCO guidelines. Responses were assessed (2008 IWG criteria) at months 3 and 6 and every 6 months thereafter. Thirty-four pts are evaluable (one pt withdrew consent prior to treatment with lenalidomide, and one was excluded because of concomitant MDS at study entry). Median age was 64 yrs (34–82). Twenty-two pts (65%) had Rai stage III-IV disease. Median β-2M level was 4.1 mg/dL (1.7–16). Twenty-two pts (65%) had unmutated IgHV and 23 pts (68%) expressed ZAP-70. Nine pts (26%) had del(17p), and 4 pts (12%) had del(11q). Median number of prior treatments was 2 (1–8). All pts had been previously treated with FCR and 13 pts (38%) were fludarabine-refractory. Three pts (9%) had relapse following SCT.Twenty-three pts achieved a response, for an overall response (OR) rate of 68%. Eight pts (24%) achieved a complete response (CR), including 3 MRD-negative CR, and 15 pts (44%) achieved a partial response (PR). Median duration of response is 22 months (4–30), with a median follow up of 24 months. Among the 9 pts with del17p, 5 (55%) achieved a PR. The average daily dose of lenalidomide was 10 mg in 9 pts (26%), 7.5 mg in 4 pts (12%), 5 mg in13 pts (38%) and 5 mg in 8 pts (23%). Seventy-six % of the pts are alive. No pt deaths occurred while on therapy. Eight deaths occurred after discontinuation of therapy: progression of CLL despite subsequent therapy (5 pts), complications of HSCT (1 pt), CLL/lung cancer (1 pt) and causes unrelated to CLL(1 pt). Seven pts are still on therapy and 10 pts have an ongoing response. Six pts discontinued therapy despite an ongoing response due to transition to HSCT (3 pts), toxicity (2 pts) and physician choice (1 pts), and 7 pts discontinued therapy because of loss of response [after 12 (1 pt), 16 (2 pts), 19 (2 pts), 22 (1 pt) and 29 (1 pt) months].The most common grade 3–4 treatment-related hematological adverse events consisted of neutropenia in 16 pts (47%), thrombocytopenia in 3 pts (9%) and anemia in 2 pts (6%). One pt (3%) experienced G4 pulmonary embolism while on ESAs. One pt (3%) had G3 infusion reaction to ofatumumab. Fourteen G3 infectious episodes occurred: pneumonia (4), fever/bacteremia (5), parotitis (1), cellulitis (2), HZV (1) and CNS toxoplasmosis (1). No G3-4 tumor lysis syndrome or tumor flare reaction (TFR) was observed. G1-2 TFR was observed in 8 pts (24%), In conclusion, the combination of ofatumumab and lenalidomide induced responses in 68% of pts with relapsed CLL, including pts with del17p, all of whom had received prior chemoimmunotherapy. This treatment was well tolerated and neutropenia was the most common toxicity. The severity of TFR with this combination was less than with single agent lenalidomide, possibly due to attenuation by the addition of treatment with ofatumumab. Several studies are currently investigating the combination of anti-CD20 mAb and lenalidomide used both as initial and salvage therapy of CLL. Disclosures: Ferrajoli: Celgene Corporation: Honoraria, Research Funding; GlaxoSmithKline: Research Funding. O'Brien:GlaxoSmithKline: Consultancy; Celgene Corporation: Consultancy. Wierda:Celgene Corporation: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; GlaxoSmithKline: Research Funding. Keating:Celgene Corporation: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

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

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2020-143473 ◽

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 ◽

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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.

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Ibrutinib In Combination With Rituximab (iR) Is Well Tolerated and Induces a High Rate Of Durable Remissions In Patients With High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): New, Updated Results Of a Phase II Trial In 40 Patients

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v122.21.675.675 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 122 (21) ◽

pp. 675-675 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Jan A. Burger ◽

Michael J. Keating ◽

William G. Wierda ◽

Julia Hoellenriegel ◽

Ghayathri Jeyakumar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Subdural Hematoma ◽

Research Funding ◽

Tp53 Mutation ◽

Single Agent ◽

Infectious Complications ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

High Rate ◽

Grade 3

Abstract The Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor ibrutinib is a promising new targeted therapy for patients with mature B cell malignancies, especially CLL and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Single agent ibrutinib induces an overall response rate (ORR) of 71% in relapsed CLL, based on the Phase 1/2 experience. To accelerate and improve responses to ibrutinib in high-risk CLL, ibrutinib was combined with rituximab; we update this Phase 2 single-center clinical trial with a median follow-up of 14 months. Methods Patients were treated with ibrutinib 420 mg PO daily continuously throughout the study Rituximab (375 mg/m2) was administered weekly for the first four weeks (cycle 1), then monthly until cycle 6.at which point patients continued on ibrutinib monotherapy. Study inclusion required high-risk disease (del17p or TP53 mutation [treated or untreated]), PFS < 36 months after frontline chemo-immunotherapy, or relapsed CLL with del11q. Results Characteristics of the 40 patients enrolled included median age of 65 (range 35–82) with a median of 2 prior therapies. There were14 female and 26 male patients. 20 patients had del17p or TP53 mutation (4 without prior therapy), and 13 patients had del11q. 32 patients had unmutated IGHV, only one patient mutated IGHV, the remaining patients had inconclusive IGHV results. The median β2 microglobulin was 4.2 mg/L (2.2 – 12.3), At a median follow up of 14 months, 32 of 40 patients continue on therapy (16 out of 20 with del17p or TP53 mutation) without disease progression. 39 patients were evaluable for response assessment per 2008 IWCLL guidelines; 34 (87%) achieved partial remission (PR), and three (8%) complete remission (CR), accounting for an ORR of 95%. One CR was negative for MRD by flow cytometry, The ORR in the 20 patients with del17p or TP53 mutation was 90% (16 PR, 2 CR). Among the 8 patients that came off study, 3 patient died from unrelated infectious complications (2 cases of sepsis, 1 case of pneumonia), and 1 died from unrelated respiratory and cardiovascular failure. Two patients came off study because of possibly ibrutinib-related toxicity (one subdural hematoma, one grade 3 mucositis), one patient had progressive disease, and one proceeded to stem cell transplantation. Treatment generally was well tolerated, with infectious complications (6 cases of pneumonia and 3 cases of upper respiratory infections) being the most common complication. There were two Grade 3, possibly related AEs: mucositis (n=1), and peripheral neuropathy (n=1). Milder toxicities included Grade 1-2 bruising (n=7), Grade 1 subdural hematoma (n=1), fatigue (n=2), bone pain, myalgias, and arthralgia (n=5), or diarrhea (n=1). Questionnaires revealed significantly improved overall health and quality of life (QOL) after 6 months, based on the EORTC-QOL-v.3 questionnaire, which coincided with a significant weight gain at 3 and 6 months. Conclusion Ibrutinib in combination with rituximab is a safe, well tolerated regimen for high-risk CLL patients, which induces high rates of durable responses. Responses were associated with significant improvements in QOL. Compared to ibrutinib monotherapy, the redistribution lymphocytosis resolves more rapidly and completely (see Figure), and consequently the ORR is higher. Whether the addition of rituximab to ibrutinib therapy translates into longer progression-free and overall survival will be addressed in an upcoming larger, randomized trial of ibrutinib versus iR in relapsed/refractory CLL. Disclosures: Burger: Pharmacyclics: Membership on an entity’s Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding. Off Label Use: Ibrutinib (PCI-32765) for treatment of high-risk CLL patients. O'Brien:Pharmacyclics: Research Funding.

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Five-Year Experience with Single-Agent Ibrutinib in Patients with Previously Untreated and Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Leukemia

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v128.22.233.233 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 128 (22) ◽

pp. 233-233 ◽

Cited By ~ 53

Author(s):

Susan M. O'Brien ◽

Richard R. Furman ◽

Steven E. Coutre ◽

Ian W. Flinn ◽

Jan Burger ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Research Funding ◽

Single Agent ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Grade 3 ◽

Over Time

Abstract Background: Ibrutinib (ibr), a first-in-class, once-daily Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is approved by the US FDA for treatment of patients (pts) with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) including pts with del17p. The phase 1b/2 PCYC-1102 trial showed single-agent efficacy and tolerability in treatment-naïve (TN; O'Brien, Lancet Oncol 2014) and relapsed/refractory (R/R) CLL/SLL (Byrd, N Engl J Med 2013). We report efficacy and safety results of the longest follow-up to date for ibr-treated pts. Methods: Pts received 420 or 840 mg ibr QD until disease progression (PD) or unacceptable toxicity. Overall response rate (ORR) including partial response (PR) with lymphocytosis (PR-L) was assessed using updated iwCLL criteria. Responses were assessed by risk groups: unmutated IGVH, complex karyotype (CK; ≥3 unrelated chromosomal abnormalities by stimulated cytogenetics assessed by a reference lab), and in hierarchical order for del17p, then del11q. In the long-term extension study PCYC-1103, grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs), serious AEs, and AEs requiring dose reduction or discontinuation were collected. Results: Median age of the 132 pts with CLL/SLL (31 TN, 101 R/R) was 68 y (range, 37-84) with 43% ≥70 y. Baseline CK was observed in 41/112 (37%) of pts. Among R/R pts, 34 (34%) had del17p, 35 (35%) del11q, and 79 (78%) unmutated IGVH. R/R pts had a median of 4 prior therapies (range, 1-12). Median time on study was 46 m (range, 0-67) for all-treated pts, 60 m (range, 0-67.4) for TN pts, and 39 m (range, 0-67) for R/R pts. The ORR (per investigator) was 86% (complete response [CR], 14%) for all-treated pts (TN: 84% [CR, 29%], R/R: 86% [CR, 10%]). Median progression-free survival (PFS) was not reached (NR) for TN and 52 m for R/R pts with 60 m estimated PFS rates of 92% and 43%, respectively (Figure 1). In R/R pts, median PFS was 55 m (95% confidence intervals [CI], 31-not estimable [NE]) for pts with del11q, 26 m (95% CI,18-37) for pts with del17p, and NR (95% CI, 40-NE) for pts without del17p, del11q, trisomy 12, or del13q. Median PFS was 33 m (95% CI, 22-NE) and NR for pts with and without CK, and 43 m (95% CI, 32-NE) and 63 m (95% CI, 7-NE) for pts with unmutated and mutated IGVH, respectively(Figure 2). Among R/R pts, median PFS was 63 m (95% CI, 37-NE) for pts with 1-2 prior regimens (n=27, 3 pts with 1 prior therapy) and 59 m (95% CI, 22-NE) and 39 m (95% CI, 26-NE) for pts with 3 and ≥4 prior regimens, respectively. Median duration of response was NR for TN pts and 45 m for R/R pts. Pts estimated to be alive at 60 m were: TN, 92%; all R/R, 57%; R/R del17p, 32%; R/R del 11q, 61%; R/R unmutated IGVH, 55%. Among all treated pts, onset of grade ≥3 treatment-emergent AEs was highest in the first year and decreased during subsequent years. With about 5 years of follow-up, the most frequent grade ≥3 AEs were hypertension (26%), pneumonia (22%), neutropenia (17%), and atrial fibrillation (9%). Study treatment was discontinued due to AEs in 27 pts (20%) and disease progression in 34 pts (26%). Of all treated pts, 38% remain on ibr treatment on study including 65% of TN pts and 30% of R/R pts. Conclusions: Single-agent ibrutinib continues to show durable responses in pts with TN or R/R CLL/SLL including those with del17p, del11q, or unmutated IGVH. With extended treatment, CRs were observed in 29% of TN and 10% of R/R pts, having evolved over time. Ibrutinib provided better PFS outcomes if administered earlier in therapy than in the third-line or beyond. Those without CK experienced more favorable PFS and OS than those with CK. Ibrutinib was well tolerated with the onset of AEs decreasing over time, allowing for extended dosing for 65% of TN and 30% of R/R pts who continue treatment. Disclosures O'Brien: Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria; Pharmacyclics, LLC, an AbbVie Company: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Furman:Pharmacyclics, LLC, an AbbVie Company: Consultancy, Honoraria, Speakers Bureau. Coutre:Janssen: Consultancy, Research Funding; Pharmacyclics, LLC, an AbbVie Company: Consultancy, Research Funding; AbbVie: Research Funding. Flinn:Janssen: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company: Research Funding; Gilead Sciences: Research Funding; ARIAD: Research Funding; RainTree Oncology Services: Equity Ownership. Burger:Pharmacyclics, LLC, an AbbVie Company: Research Funding; Gilead: Research Funding; Portola: Consultancy; Janssen: Consultancy, Other: Travel, Accommodations, Expenses; Roche: Other: Travel, Accommodations, Expenses. Sharman:Gilead: Research Funding; TG Therapeutics: Research Funding; Acerta: Research Funding; Seattle Genetics: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding. Wierda:Abbvie: Research Funding; Genentech: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding; Acerta: Research Funding; Gilead: Research Funding. Jones:Janssen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; AbbVie: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Pharmacyclics, LLC, an AbbVie Company: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding. Luan:AbbVie: Equity Ownership; Pharmacyclics, LLC, an AbbVie Company: Employment, Other: Travel, Accommodations, Expenses. James:AbbVie: Equity Ownership; Pharmacyclics, LLC, an AbbVie Company: Employment. Chu:Pharmacyclics, LLC, an AbbVie Company: Employment; AbbVie: Equity Ownership.

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Phase 2A Study of Copanlisib, a Novel PI3K Inhibitor, in Patients with Indolent Lymphoma

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v124.21.1701.1701 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 124 (21) ◽

pp. 1701-1701 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Martin Dreyling ◽

David Cunningham ◽

Krimo Bouabdallah ◽

Sarit Assouline ◽

Eric Van den Neste ◽

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Keyword(s):

Exploratory Study ◽

Research Funding ◽

Single Agent ◽

Objective Response ◽

Median Number ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Pi3k Inhibitor ◽

Aggressive Lymphoma ◽

Heavily Pretreated ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Background: Copanlisib is a novel pan-Class I phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor with potent preclinical inhibitory activity against both PI3K-d and PI3K-α isoforms. Preliminary results from a phase II study of copanlisib in patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have been reported (Dreyling et al., ASH 2013), with an expansion cohort for patients with aggressive lymphoma still ongoing. We report here the final results of this exploratory study for patients with indolent NHL or CLL treated with copanlisib. Methods: Patients with histologically confirmed indolent NHL or CLL and relapsed or refractory to ≥2 prior lines of treatment were eligible. Copanlisib was administered at a dose of 0.8 mg/kg as a 1 hour intravenous infusion on days 1, 8 and 15 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) as assessed per independent radiologic review according to the response criteria for lymphoma (Cheson et al., JCO 17:1244,1999) or the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of CLL (Hallek et al., Blood 111:5446-56, 2008). Secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS) and duration of response (DOR), safety and tolerability. Results: A total of 33 patients were treated in the indolent group, including: follicular NHL (FL) = 16, CLL = 13, marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) = 3, and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) = 1. Median age was 68 years (range 46-89), M/F= 15/18. The median number of previous lines of treatment was 4. Thirty patients (91%) were previously exposed to rituximab. The median number of cycles received was 5.7 (mean 7.2); the median dose and median cumulative dosage of copanlisib administered were 52 mg (87% of planned dose) and 687 mg, respectively. Five patients were dose reduced to 0.6 mg/kg and 1 to 0.4 mg/kg. The ORR as determined by independent radiologic review in 32 evaluable patients was 47%, with 1 CR, 1 uCR, and 13 PRs. By histology, there were 1 CR, 1 uCR and 5 PRs for patients with FL (ORR 47%), and 2/3 PRs for patients with MZL and 1/1 PR for the patient with SLL, for an overall ORR for patients with indolent NHL (excluding CLL) of 53%. The ORR for patients with CLL was 38% (all PRs). Overall, the median DOR was 287 days (95% CI: 56; not yet reached); median PFS was 240 days (95% CI: 173; 419). The most common adverse events (AEs) of all grades were hyperglycemia (70%), hypertension (70%), fatigue (64%), diarrhea (36%), neutropenia (36%) and anemia (33%). Grade 3-4 AEs occurring in >10% of patients included: hypertension (49% grade 3), neutropenia (30%), hyperglycemia (30% grade 3), and anemia (15%). Dose reductions, interruptions, or permanent discontinuations due to AEs were reported in 4 (12%), 21 64%), and 11 (33%) patients, respectively. There was one drug-related grade-5 event; meningitis in a heavily-pretreated CLL patient with longstanding disease-related immunodeficiency, occurring shortly after first administration of copanlisib. Conclusions: Copanlisib is active as a single-agent in heavily pretreated, advanced refractory/relapsed FL, MZL, SLL, and CLL. Copanlisib exhibited an acceptable toxicity profile, consistent with previous reports. Based on the results of this exploratory study, a phase 2B study of copanlisib in relapsed or refractory indolent NHL (after prior treatment with an alkylating agent and rituximab) has been initiated and is ongoing. Disclosures Dreyling: Bayer HealthCare: Scientific advisory board/consultant Other. Cunningham:Roche: Research Funding; Amgen: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; Sanofi: Research Funding; Merck Serono: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding; Astra Zeneca: Research Funding. Giurescu:Bayer Pharma AG: Employment. Mappa:Bayer S.p.A.: Employment. Grunert:Bayer Pharma AG: Employment. Childs:Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals: Employment.

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Safety and Efficacy of Combined Ruxolitinib and Thalidomide in Patients with Myelofibrosis: Initial Results of a Phase II Study

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-114125 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 354-354 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Raajit K. Rampal ◽

Srdan Verstovsek ◽

Sean M Devlin ◽

Eytan M. Stein ◽

Tapan M. Kadia ◽

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Keyword(s):

Platelet Count ◽

Combination Therapy ◽

Board Of Directors ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Research Funding ◽

Single Agent ◽

Response Assessment ◽

Platelet Response ◽

Advisory Committees ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Background: Among the most frequent and challenging hematologic manifestations of myelofibrosis (MF) are anemia and thrombocytopenia, the presence of which portends an adverse outcome. Few effective modalities to address these cytopenias exist, particularly thrombocytopenia. Further, although the FDA-approved JAK1/2 inhibitor Ruxolitinib (RUX) has demonstrated significant clinical efficacy in MF patients, RUX frequently results in anemia and thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia in particular often results in dose attenuation of RUX. Thalidomide (THAL) is a first-in-class immunomodulatory agent. Studies of THAL in MF patients, alone and with prednisone, have demonstrated improvements in anemia and thrombocytopenia. We therefore sought to examine whether combination of RUX and THAL could result in improvement in both disease-related and therapy-related cytopenias, as well as improve overall disease response in patients with MF. Here we report initial analysis of this study (NCT03069326). Methods: We conducted a multicenter two stage phase II trial designed to assess the effect of RUX and THAL combination in subjects with primary, post-polycythemia vera, or post-essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis. Patients taking RUX at the time of enrollment must have had less than PR per IWG-MRT/ELN 2013 criteria, or be refractory, to RUX single-agent therapy. Patients must have been taking RUX for a minimum of 3 months, and must have been on a stable dose of RUX for a minimum of 4 weeks immediately prior to enrollment. Treatment-naïve patients received single-agent RUX for 3 months (run-in phase) per label, and went on to combination therapy if they achieved less then a PR per IWG-MRT/ELN criteria. Each cycle of therapy was 28 days. Response assessment was evaluated according to the IWG-MRT/ELN 2013 criteria. Platelet response criteria in patients with baseline thrombocytopenia (less than lower limit of normal) included: Major response (≥75% increase in platelet count), Intermediate Response (≥50% increase) and Minor Response (≥25% increase). Adverse events were assessed using the NCI CTCAE v. 4.0. The primary endpoint was the proportion of treated subjects that achieved a response by IWG-MRT criteria and by platelet response criteria. Results: A total of 25 patients are planned to be accrued. At the time of this writing, a total of 18 patients have been accrued. The median age was 70.5 years (47-85). 8 patients had received prior therapies other than RUX, including imetelstat, momelotinib, danazol, pomalidomide, darbepoetin alpha and sotatercept. 7 patients enrolled to the run-in phase. 14 patients received red blood cell transfusions prior to study enrollment. Evaluation of platelet count in patients with baseline thrombocytopenia demonstrated a significant increase in platelet count at cycle 3 of therapy compared to baseline (Figure 1A and B; P<0.05). An increase in Hgb was observed over successive cycles of combination therapy (Figure 1C and D). 5 of 18 accrued patients completed ≥6 cycles of combined therapy at the time of abstract submission and were thus evaluable for response assessment. The overall response rate in these patients was 80% (4/5 patients). Clinical Improvement (Anemia response and Symptom response) occurred in 3 patients (both responses observed in all 3 patients). Major platelet response was observed in 4 of 5 patients with baseline thrombocytopenia. 1 patient met criteria for spleen response (Table 1). Grade 3/4 non-hematologic adverse events regardless of attribution included; limb edema, diverticulitis, hypertension, syncope. 1 patient experienced a thromboembolic event. 1 patient experienced a grade 3 hematologic AE (neutropenia). Conclusions: The combination of THAL and RUX has demonstrated a promising efficacy signal in this initial analysis of an ongoing phase II study, and appears to be well tolerated. Platelet count increases were observed in all patients who entered study with baseline thrombocytopenia, a response which appears to be maintained in the majority of patients observed 6 months after starting combination therapy. As well, anemia responses were observed in 3 of 5 evaluable patients. Collectively, these data indicate a potential role for this regimen in patients with anemia and/or thrombocytopenia, who otherwise have limited treatment options. Updated data on duration of response and overall response of all accrued patients will be presented. Disclosures Rampal: Constellation: Research Funding; Celgene: Honoraria; Incyte: Honoraria, Research Funding; Jazz: Consultancy, Honoraria; Stemline: Research Funding. Verstovsek:Italfarmaco: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Incyte: Consultancy; Novartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Stein:Celgene: Consultancy; Bayer: Consultancy; Agios: Consultancy; Daiichi Sankyo: Consultancy; Novartis: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy. Kadia:Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy; Amgen: Consultancy, Research Funding; Takeda: Consultancy; Takeda: Consultancy; Celgene: Research Funding; BMS: Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy; Abbvie: Consultancy; Amgen: Consultancy, Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; BMS: Research Funding; Jazz: Consultancy, Research Funding; Abbvie: Consultancy; Jazz: Consultancy, Research Funding. Mauro:Bristol-Myers Squibb: Consultancy; Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy; Takeda: Consultancy. Pemmaraju:SagerStrong Foundation: Research Funding; daiichi sankyo: Research Funding; novartis: Research Funding; abbvie: Research Funding; cellectis: Research Funding; samus: Research Funding; Affymetrix: Research Funding; stemline: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria; plexxikon: Research Funding. Bose:Blueprint Medicines Corporation: Research Funding; Astellas Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Incyte Corporation: Honoraria, Research Funding; Constellation Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Celgene Corporation: Honoraria, Research Funding; Pfizer, Inc.: Research Funding; CTI BioPharma: Research Funding.

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Temsirolimus in Combination with Bendamustine and Rituximab for the Treatment of Relapsed Mantle Cell and Follicular Lymphoma: Report on an Ongoing Phase I/II Trial

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v126.23.3930.3930 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 126 (23) ◽

pp. 3930-3930

Author(s):

Georg Hess ◽

Ulrich Keller ◽

Johannes Atta ◽

Ulrich Bitz ◽

Christian Lerchenmueller ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phase I ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Research Funding ◽

Single Agent ◽

B Cell Lymphoma ◽

Response Rates ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Mtor Inhibition ◽

Grade 3 ◽

Ongoing Phase

Abstract Background: mTOR inhibition has been shown to be effective in various subtypes of malignant lymphomas. In relapsed MCL a phase III trial could prove superiority of Temsirolimus to standard options. Furthermore, in patients with follicular and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, promising response rates could be observed (Smith et al, JCO 2010). Whereas combination to single agent Rituximab (R) improved efficacy (Ansell et al, Lancet Oncology 2011), there is limited information of the feasibility and efficacy in combination with chemotherapy. Bendamustine (B) has been shown to be effective in various lymphoma entities and has a beneficial side effect profile (Rummel et al, JCO, 2005). In the phase I of this trial, we have established that 50mg of Temsirolimus given 3 times weekly in a four week cycle could be safely added to BR (Hess, Leukemia, 2015). Here we report for the first time combined results of phase I and II of this trial. Methods: this is a multicenter, national, prospective trial. Inclusion criteria: patients were eligible if they had histologically proven FL or MCL, 1-3 prior treatment lines, no curative option available, no refractoriness to Bendamustine, measurable disease, ECOG < 3, sufficient bone marrow reserve, no severe concomitant diseases and given informed consent. Treatment consisted of Bendamustine 90mg/m² day 1-2, Rituximab 375mg/m² day 1 and Temsirolimus 50 mg day 2, 8, 15 of a 28d cycle. A total of 4 cycles was planned with interim staging after 2 cycles. Results: Overall 34 patients (pts) have been included until now (15 pts phase I, 19 pts phase II). Concerning clinical characteristics, median age was 71 years, with 25 MCL and 9FL, and a median number of 2 pretreatments (1-3). Overall the treatment was well tolerated, and toxicity was predominantly hematologic. In 118 evaluable cycles of chemotherapy the following hematologic grade 3 / 4 toxicities were noted: leukopenia (11 pts, 32%), neutropenia (8 pts, 24%), and thrombocytopenia (7 pts, 21%). Non-hematologic grade 3 / 4 observed in at least two patients were angioedema and decrease in blood potassium, infection, metabolic (4 events). AE's of special interest: pulmonary: rate of cough (4; 12%) and pneumonitis (1; 3%); gastrointestinal: diarrhea (6; 18%), nausea (13, 38%); general: fatigue (16; 47%), mucositis (13, 38%); bleeding: epistaxis (4; 12%), which all were predominantly grade 1 or 2. Response: currently, best responses were 8 CR (31%), 16 PR (62%) and 2 SD (8%) in 26 patients evaluable so far. Updated results will be presented at the meeting. Overall responses were 94% in MCL (7 CR, 10 PR, 1 SD) and 88% in FL (1 CR, 6 PR, 1 SD). After a median follow up of 13 months (mean: 21 months) median PFS is 18.6 months for the entire cohort, with 22 months for MCL and not reached in FL. Summary: In this ongoing phase II trial 50mg Temsirolimus (day 1,8,15) in combination with Bendamustine and Rituximab was well tolerated and feasible. A moderate dose of Temsirolimus to standard chemotherapy might be the optimal way to achieve the maximum efficacy with mTOR inhibitors; in fact excellent response rates suggest an additive effect of mTOR inhibition to BR. Even after the BTK inhibitor Ibrutinib has entered the clinical arena of MCL, this combined treatment represents a valuable additional option especially for patients with relapsed MCL Disclosures Hess: Pfizer, Janssen, Roche, Mundipharma: Honoraria, Research Funding; Janssen, Roche, , Celgene, Novartis: Consultancy. Keller:Roche: Consultancy, Honoraria; Pfizer: Consultancy. Witzens-Harig:Roche: Honoraria; Pfizer: Honoraria, Research Funding.

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The Combination of Lenalidomide and Rituximab Induces Complete and Partial Responses In Patients with Relapsed and Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.1395.1395 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 1395-1395 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Alessandra Ferrajoli ◽

Xavier Badoux ◽

Susan O'Brien ◽

William G. Wierda ◽

Stefan Faderl ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Research Funding ◽

Single Agent ◽

Tumor Lysis Syndrome ◽

Cell Activity ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Cytotoxic T Cell ◽

Tumor Lysis ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 1395 Lenalidomide is an immunomodulatory drug with single-agent activity in untreated and relapsed patients (pts) with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Lenalidomide may potentiate the activity of rituximab through enhancement of NK and cytotoxic T-cell activity and antibody-dependent cytotoxicity. As lenalidomide is active as single-agent in relapsed/refractory CLL, we designed a trial to evaluate the combination of lenalidomide and rituximab in pts with previously treated CLL. Between 09/2008 and 10/2009, 59 pts with relapsed or treatment-refractory CLL were enrolled in this Phase II trial. Pts were eligible if they had relapsed disease requiring treatment and had received prior fludarabine-based therapy. Pts were required to have adequate performance status (WHO <3) and adequate renal and liver function (serum Cr or bilirubin <2mg/dl). Pts with an unrelated malignancy or with HIV, hepatitis B or C infection were excluded. Rituximab 375 mg/m2 was given intravenously weekly × 4 from Day 1 in Cycle 1 then every 4 weeks during cycles 3 – 12. Oral lenalidomide 10 mg/day was started on Day 9 of cycle 1 on a continuous dosing schedule. Cycles were 28 days with intention to continue therapy for 12 cycles or longer if the patient experienced a clinical response. Dose reductions were made following grade 3 or 4 lenalidomide-related toxicity. Allopurinol 300mg daily was prescribed during the first 2 weeks as tumor lysis prophylaxis. Response evaluation was performed with after cycles 3, 6 and every 6 cycles thereafter using 2008 IWCLL response assessment guidelines. Toxicity was graded according to CTC-v3.0 criteria. All 59 pts are evaluable for response and clinical outcome. Patient pre-treatment characteristics are shown in Table 1. All pts had prior rituximab therapy and 52 (88%) pts had prior chemoimmunotherapy with fludarabine, cyclophosphamide and rituximab (FCR). The overall response rate was 64% with 5 complete responses (CR, 8%), 3 CR with incomplete hematological recovery (CRi, 5%), 7 nodular partial remissions (nPR, 12%) and 23 PR (39%). Most response (32/38, 84%) occurred by 3 cycles of therapy, but the majority of CR/CRi (7 of 8, 88%) occurred after 6 cycles of therapy. At a median follow-up of 14 months, the estimated treatment failure rate was 42% and estimated overall survival (OS) was 90%. There was no significant difference in responses or TTF for pts with deletion 17p when compared to other FISH subgroups. Two deaths occurred while on study therapy, one due to ischemic stroke and one to infectious exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Six deaths occurred after progression of disease during subsequent therapies. Grade 3/4 neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and anemia occurred in 40 (68%), 13 (22%) and 6 (10%) pts, respectively. Grade 3/4 infections occurred in 18 pts (31%), mostly lower respiratory tract. Seventy-three % of pts required a dose reduction of lenalidomide with a median tolerated daily dose of 5mg (2.5mg – 10mg). One patient experienced a grade 3 tumor lysis syndrome and 22 pts had grade 1–2 tumor flare reactions. In conclusion, combination therapy with lenalidomide and rituximab induces both complete and partial responses as salvage therapy in CLL. The addition of rituximab to lenalidomide appears to improve responses relative to single agent lenalidomide (Ferrajoli 2008, Chanan-Khan 2006) despite all pts having received prior rituximab-based therapies. This treatment was well tolerated with the most common toxicity being myelosuppression. Disclosures: Ferrajoli: Celgene: Research Funding; Genentech: Research Funding. Off Label Use: The use of lenalidomide in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. O'Brien:Celgene: Consultancy; Genentech BioOncology: Consultancy. Wierda:Celgene: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Genentech BioOncology: Advisory Board, Consultancy, Speakers Bureau. Estrov:Celgene: Consultancy. Keating:Celgene: Consultancy; Genentech: Consultancy.

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Clinical Activity of Lucatumumab (HCD122) In Patients (pts) with Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated In a Phase Ia/II Clinical Trial (NCT00670592)

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.284.284 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 284-284 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Arnold S. Freedman ◽

John Kuruvilla ◽

Sarit E. Assouline ◽

Andreas Engert ◽

DaeSeog Heo ◽

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Keyword(s):

B Cells ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Research Funding ◽

Response Rate ◽

Cell Lymphoma ◽

B Cell Lymphoma ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Clinical Response Rate ◽

In Vivo Models ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 284 Background: Lucatumumab (LUC) is a pure antagonistic CD40 monoclonal antibody to the transmembrane receptor CD40. In preclinical testing, micromolar concentrations of LUC decrease proliferation of B cells in vitro and LUC shows anti-lymphoma activity in in vivo models. LUC has been clinically evaluated in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma, and now is under evaluation in pts with follicular lymphoma (FL), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), marginal zone lymphoma/mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MZL/MALT), or Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) who had progressed after at least two prior therapies. Methods: LUC was given IV once weekly for 4 weeks, followed by a 4 week rest period. Pts with stable disease or whose disease responded are eligible for additional cycles of LUC. Objectives were: (1) determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and dose limiting toxicity (DLT) dose (dose escalation, phase Ia), (2) assess the clinical response rate at the MTD (dose expansion, phase II), (3) exploratory: pharmacodynamics and correlative humoral biomarkers. Bayesian logistic regression modeling was used to escalate LUC. To estimate the response rate to LUC of each of the subtypes under study, a hierarchical Bayesian model has been used. Results: During phase Ia, 32 pts received LUC at dose levels of 3.0 mg/kg (15 pts), 4.0 mg/kg (12 pts), or 6.0 mg/kg (5 pts). The MTD and DLT dose were identified as 4.0 mg/kg and 6.0 mg/kg, respectively. DLTs were limited to clinically asymptomatic and reversible grade 3/4 elevations of amylase and/or lipase and grade 3/4 elevations of ALT and/or AST. As of June 14, 2010, 99 patients had received at least 1 infusion of LUC (32 from phase Ia, 67 from phase II). Of these patients, preliminary efficacy data is available for 79 patients (30 from phase Ia, 49 from phase II). A 40% response rate to LUC was observed in patients who were refractory to rituximab. Peripheral blood CD40 receptor occupancy analyses demonstrated greater than 90% occupancy of circulating B-cells at 4 mg/kg (MTD). The half-life of LUC at 4 mg/kg was calculated as 13 ± 11 days. No immunogenicity was observed in any samples. Conclusions: Preliminary results for LUC show anti-lymphoma activity on patients who failed at least two lines of therapy at an acceptable safety profile. Enrollment is continuing to further evaluate efficacy in all subtypes. The data warrants further development at least in the refractory setting of FL. Disclosures: Freedman: Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Consultancy. Kuruvilla:Hoffman LaRoche: Honoraria, Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; Amgen: Honoraria; Genzyme: Honoraria; Otsuka: Honoraria. Engert:Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Honoraria, Research Funding. Corradini:Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Consultancy; Genezyme: Consultancy; Roche: Speakers Bureau; Celegene: Speakers Bureau. Fanale:Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Honoraria, Research Funding. Bendiske:Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Employment. Ewald:Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Employment. Dey:Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Employment. Baeck:Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Employment. Younes:Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc: Honoraria, Research Funding; Genentech: Honoraria, Research Funding; Seattle Genetics: Honoraria, Research Funding; SBIO: Consultancy, Research Funding.

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