Short Course of Bendamustine and Rituximab Followed by 90Y-Ibritumomab Tiuxetan in Patients with Chemotherapy-Naïve Follicular Lymphoma: Early Results of “Fol-Brite”

Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (21) ◽  
pp. 3657-3657
Author(s):  
Frederick Lansigan ◽  
Eric Winer ◽  
Sara R Metzler ◽  
Lynn Shaw ◽  
Peggy Alton ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 3657 Background: Bendamustine and rituximab is proving to be a superior first-line option in the treatment of follicular lymphoma. 90Y-ibritumomab tiuxetan is an effective consolidation strategy after chemotherapy induction in patients with follicular lymphoma, but has never been sequentially combined with bendamustine. In this prospective, single-arm, open-label, multicenter phase II trial (Fol-BRITE), we aim to assess the response rate and safety of a short induction course of bendamustine and rituximab (B-R) for 4 cycles followed by consolidation with 90Y-ibritumumab tiuxetan (90Y-IT) for chemotherapy-naïve patients with follicular lymphoma. Methods: Subjects greater than the age of 18 with chemotherapy-naïve follicular lymphoma (grade 1–2 and 3a) requiring treatment are eligible for this study. Treatment consists of an initial dose of rituximab 375mg/m2, and then one week later, bendamustine 90mg/m2 on days 1 and 2, and rituximab 375mg/m2 on day 1 of a 28-day cycle. B-R is given for a total of 4 cycles. Patients are eligible for consolidation with 90Y-IT if they obtain at least a partial response (PR) after induction, with a platelet count over 150,000/mm3, and granulocyte counts 1,500/mm3 and a bone marrow infiltration of <25%. The primary endpoint of this study is the determination of the complete response (CR) rate after sequential therapy with B-R followed by 90Y-IT. Secondary endpoints are overall response (OR=CR+PR) rate after a short course of B-R (4 cycles) and conversion rate from PR after B-R to CR after 90Y-IT. Secondary endpoints also include progression-free survival and safety. An optimal Simon two-stage design is incorporated to allow an early futility look for complete responses. Results: Nineteen patients have started treatment in this study to date, 13 have completed B-R and 7 have received 90Y-IT. Response rates after 4 cycles of B-R: Thirteen patients have completed 4 cycles of B-R and 13 are evaluable for response. Seven of 13 evaluable patients have had a CR (53.8%) and 5 of 13 patients have had a PR (38.5%) after 4 cycles of B-R for an OR rate of 92.3%. Response rates after B-R followed by 90Y-IT: Seven of 13 B-R-treated patients have received 90Y-IT and are evaluable for the primary endpoint of complete response. Of the 13 B-R treated patients, one patient in CR was unable to receive 90Y-IT due to thrombocytopenia, and one other patient was not eligible to receive 90Y-IT due to achievement of stable disease only. Six of the 7 evaluable patients are in CR (85.7%) and one patient remains in a PR (14.3%) after consolidation with 90Y-IT. Of the 3 subjects who attained a PR after B-R, 2 (66.7%) converted to a CR after 90Y-IT, with one late conversion 16 months after 90Y-IT. Hematologic toxicities after B-R included grade 4 neutropenia (1), grade 3–4 lymphopenia (3), and no grade 3–4 thrombocytopenia, out of 13 patients evaluable. Hematologic toxicities after 90Y-IT were acceptable, including grade 3–4 neutropenia (6), grade 3–4 lymphopenia (5), and grade 3–4 thrombocytopenia (4), out of 7 patients evaluable for toxicity. There have been no incidences of neutropenic fever. All patients have recovered their blood counts 7 to 12 weeks after Y90-IT. One out of 19 patients treated in this study has developed chronic myelogenous leukemia, occurring 11 months after treatment with Y90-IT. Conclusions: In this early pre-planned analysis of the first-stage of an optimal Simon two-stage design, we report this combination of therapy is both effective and safe. The CR rate of patients completing all study therapy is 85.7%, and well exceeds the limits required to continue this trial with an accrual goal of 39 subjects. Sequential treatment with B-R followed by Y90-IT is a promising option for the treatment of follicular lymphoma. Disclosures: Lansigan: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals: Advisory Board Other, Research Funding; Teva: Research Funding. Beaven:Celgene: Research Funding.

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 1733-1733
Author(s):  
Frederick Lansigan ◽  
Bassem I Zaki ◽  
Stephanie P Yen ◽  
Eric S Winer ◽  
Helen Ryan ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Y90 Ibritumumab tiuxetan (90YIT) is approved for use for follicular lymphoma (FL) patients (pts) who have achieved a complete or partial response to frontline chemotherapy; however, its use after bendamustine and rituximab (BR) has never been studied. BR has proven to be a superior frontline therapy over R-CHOP in the treatment of FL and is a widely used initial treatment strategy. In this prospective, single-arm, open-label, multicenter phase II trial, we assessed the response rate and safety of a short induction course of BR for 4 cycles followed by consolidation with 90YIT for chemotherapy-naïve pts with FL. Methods: Consenting pts greater than 18 years with chemotherapy naïve FL (grade 1-2 and 3a) requiring treatment were eligible for this study. All pts had Stage II-IV disease and had adequate hematologic, liver, and renal function. Treatment consisted of an initial dose of rituximab 375mg/m2. One week later, bendamustine 90mg/m2 was administered on days 1 and 2, and rituximab 375mg/m2 was given on day 1. BR was given for 4 cycles every 28 days. Pts were restaged 4-6 weeks after the last dose of BR. Pts were considered eligible for consolidation with 90YIT if they obtained at least a partial response after induction, had a platelet count greater than 100,000/mm3, a granulocyte count greater than 1,500/mm3, and bone marrow infiltration less than 25%. 90YIT was give 6-12 weeks after completion of the last cycle of BR. The primary endpoint of this study is complete and unconfirmed complete response (CR/CRu) rate after sequential therapy with BR followed by 90YIT. Secondary endpoints are overall response rate after 4 cycles of BR, conversion rate from partial response (PR) after BR to CR/CRu after 90YIT, progression-free survival, and safety. The 1999 NHL Working Group Criteria was used to assess response. Results: Forty-two pts were enrolled in this study: 38 pts initiated study treatment, and 4 were screen failures. Median age was 58 years [range 31-74]. The study enrolled FLIPI low (18%), intermediate (47%), high (34%) risk pts; 32 of 38 (84%) were Grade 1-2 and 6 (16%) were Grade 3a. Response rates after 4 cycles of BR: Thirty-eight pts have completed 4 cycles of BR and 38 are evaluable for response. Twenty-two of 38 evaluable pts achieved a CR/CRu (58%) and 15 of 38 pts had a PR (39%) for an overall response rate (ORR) of 97%. One pt had stable disease (SD). Response rates after BR followed by 90YIT: Thirty of 38 BR-treated pts have received 90YIT and are evaluable for the primary endpoint of CR/CRu. Of the 38 BR treated pts, two in CR were unable to receive 90YIT due low platelets, one was not eligible to receive 90YIT due to achievement of SD only, one declined treatment, and four are not yet evaluable for response. Twenty-five of 30 evaluable pts are in CR/CRu (83%), 4 remain in PR (13%) after 90YIT and one progressed during 90YIT, for an ORR of 96%. Of the 14 pts who had a PR after BR, 7 (50%) converted to a CR/CRu immediately after 90YIT, with three (21%) additional conversions to CR/CRu in follow-up, the latest occurring 16 months after 90YIT. Grade 3-4 hematologic toxicities during BR included: lymphopenia (36%), neutropenia (8%), thrombocytopenia (3%), leukopenia (3%). Non-hematologic toxicities included grade 2 phlebitis (14%) and grade 3 hyperglycemia (8%), hyponatremia (3%), diarrhea (3%), infusion-related reaction (3%), headache (3%), rectal hemorrhage (3%). Grade 3-4 hematologic toxicities after 90YIT included: neutropenia (33%), leukopenia (36%), thrombocytopenia (36%), lymphopenia (14%), anemia (3%). Non-hematologic toxicities included skin infection (3%). Median neutrophil recovery was 8 weeks [range 8 to 12] and median platelet recovery was 9 weeks [range 5 to 36] after Y90IT. There have been no incidences of neutropenic fever. One pt developed chronic myelogenous leukemia, occurring 11 months after treatment with BR followed by Y90-IT. There have been no cases of myelodysplasia or acute myelogenous leukemia. Conclusions: In this nearly final analysis, the CR/CRu rate of pts completing all study therapy (BR followed by 90YIT) is 83%, the ORR is 96%, and the conversion rate from PR to CR/CRu is 71%. We conclude that sequential treatment with BR followed by Y90IT is highly effective and safe, and should be considered as a frontline treatment option for FL. Disclosures Lansigan: Teva Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Spectrum Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7545-7545
Author(s):  
Miguel Angel A. Canales Albendea ◽  
Thomas A. Buchholz ◽  
Koji Izutsu ◽  
Takayuki Ishikawa ◽  
Laura Maria Fogliatto ◽  
...  

7545 Background: Obinutuzumab (G)-chemotherapy (chemo) has demonstrated improved progression-free survival compared with rituximab (R)-chemo in previously untreated advanced follicular lymphoma (FL). G is currently administered by IV infusion over ̃3–4 hours. A shorter duration of infusion in Cycle (C) 2 and subsequent cycles, as is standard practice with R, could improve convenience for patients (pts) and efficiency for infusion facilities. We report the primary analysis of the prospective, open-label, multicenter, single-arm, Phase IV, GAZELLE study (NCT03817853), which evaluated the safety of G administered as a 90-minute (min) SDI from C2 onwards in pts with FL. Methods: Pts with previously untreated FL received G (1000mg) intravenously on Day (D) 1, 8, and 15 of C1, and on D1 thereafter, plus chemo (bendamustine, CHOP, or CVP) for 6–8 cycles. In C1, pts received G at the standard infusion rate. Pts without a Grade (Gr) ≥3 infusion-related reaction (IRR) in C1 were eligible to receive G as a 90-min SDI from C2. Pts with a Gr 3 IRR in C1 received the standard G infusion in C2, and were eligible for G SDI in subsequent cycles if no Gr ≥3 IRRs occurred. Pts with a second Gr 3/4 IRR discontinued G. At the end of induction (EOI), responding pts received maintenance G (1000mg) as SDI for 2 years or until disease progression (PD). The primary endpoint was incidence of Gr ≥3 IRRs during C2. IRRs were defined as any event occurring ≤24 hours from infusion judged to be related to treatment. Secondary endpoints included adverse events (AEs) and investigator-assessed overall response rate at EOI. Results: As of December 3, 2020, 113 pts had received study treatment. Median age was 62.0 years, 50.4% were male, 61.9% had stage IV FL, and 45.1% were classified as high-risk FLIPI. Of the 110 pts who were eligible for G SDI from C2, no pt experienced a Gr ≥3 IRR with SDI in C2 (Table). One pt experienced a Gr 3 IRR with SDI in C5, presenting hypertension. All other IRRs with SDI were Gr 1/2. No Gr 4/5 IRRs were reported. Other AEs were similar to those observed in previous studies. At the clinical cut-off date, 104 pts had a CT imaging-based response assessment at EOI and 9 pts had no response assessment; 76/113 (67.3%) had a complete response, 22 (19.5%) had a partial response, and six (5.8%) had PD. Conclusions: In GAZELLE, G SDI in C2 and beyond appeared to be safe. No Gr 3 IRRs were observed in C2 and only one Gr 3 IRR was reported in subsequent cycles. The safety profile of G SDI was comparable with the established profile of G in advanced FL. Clinical trial information: NCT03817853. [Table: see text]


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 11565-11565
Author(s):  
Scott Schuetze ◽  
Michael Rothe ◽  
Pam K. Mangat ◽  
Liz Garrett-Mayer ◽  
Funda Meric-Bernstam ◽  
...  

11565 Background: TAPUR is a phase II basket study evaluating anti-tumor activity of commercially available targeted agents in pts with advanced cancers with genomic alterations. Results in a cohort of STS pts with CDK4 amplification treated with P are reported. Methods: Eligible pts had advanced STS, no standard treatment options, measurable disease, ECOG PS 0-2, and adequate organ function. Genomic testing was performed in CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited site selected labs. Pts received P at 125 mg orally once daily for 21 days, followed by 7 days off until disease progression. Pts matched to P had CDK4 amplification and no RB mutations. Simon 2-stage design tested the null disease control (DC) - defined as partial (PR), complete response (CR) or stable disease at 16+ weeks (SD 16+) - rate of 15% vs. 35% (power = 0.85; α = 0.10). If ≥2 of 10 pts in stage 1 have DC, 18 more pts are enrolled. If ≥7 of 28 pts have DC, the null DC rate is rejected. Secondary endpoints are progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) and safety. Results: 29 pts (66% male) with STS with CDK4 amplification were enrolled from July 2016 to Nov 2019. 1 pt was not evaluable and excluded from efficacy analyses. Demographics and outcomes are summarized in Table. One pt with partial response (PR) and 12 pts with SD16+ were observed for DC and objective response (OR) rates of 48% (95% CI: 31%, 62%) and 3.7% (95% CI: 0.1%, 19%), respectively, and the null DC rate of 15% was rejected (p<0.001). 9/13 pts with DC continued on treatment for >32 weeks. 14 pts had at least one grade 3-4 AE at least possibly related to P with the most common being low WBC/platelets. Other grade 3 AEs included increased alanine aminotransferase, anemia, and fatigue. Conclusions: Monotherapy P demonstrated anti-tumor activity in heavily pre-treated pts with STS with CDK4 amplification. Additional study is warranted to confirm the efficacy of P in pts with STS with CDK4 amplification. Clinical trial information: NCT02693535. [Table: see text]


Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 407-407
Author(s):  
Laurie H. Sehn ◽  
David A Macdonald ◽  
Sheldon H. Rubin ◽  
Guy Cantin ◽  
Morel Rubinger ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 407 Background: Bortezomib, the first-in-class proteasome inhibitor has demonstrated promising efficacy as a single agent in heavily pretreated patients (pts) with follicular lymphoma (FL). This is the first study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the addition of bortezomib to cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisone and rituximab (CVP-R), one of the most commonly used regimens in untreated patients. Methods: This is a phase II multi-centre open-label trial adding bortezomib (1.3 mg/m2 day 1&8) to standard dose cyclophosphamide (750 mg/m2), vincristine (1.4 mg/m2, capped at 2 mg), prednisone (40 mg/m2 × 5) and rituximab (375 mg/m2) for up to 8 cycles in pts with newly diagnosed stage III/IV FL requiring therapy. Response was assessed following 4 and 8 cycles. The two co-primary endpoints were complete response rate (CR/CRu) and incidence of grade 3/4 neurotoxicity. Following the final response assessment, patients were permitted to receive maintenance rituximab at the discretion of the treating physician according to local practice. Results: Between March 2007 and February 2009, 95 patients were enrolled. Median age was 56.6 years (range 29.5 – 83.6 years). 48% percent were male and 63% had stage IV disease. FLIPI score at study entry: low 11%, intermediate 43%, high 46%. Safety data was availabel on all patients. Overall, the combination of bortezomib and CVP-R was extremely well tolerated. No pts have developed grade 4 neurotoxicity and only 6/95 (6.3%) have developed grade 3 neurotoxicity (five sensory neuropathy and one neuropathic pain). The incidence of grade I and II neuropathy was 65.3% and 36.8% respectively. Neurotoxicity was largely reversible. Five pts discontinued therapy prematurely (three refused further treatment, one pt was found to have Hodgkin lymphoma as well as FL and one pt was removed from study for non-compliance). 84% of planned bortezomib treatments and 85% of vincristine treatments were administered without dose reduction. Five pts experienced grade 3/4 anemia and 3 pts experienced grade 3/4 thrombocytopenia. Only 4 episodes of febrile neutropenia occurred and 2 grade 3 infections were noted. No grade 4 infections were reported. No serious adverse events were reported. One patient died due to progressive disease. At present, 78/95 patients are evaluable for response. 37/78 (47%) achieved a CR/CRu (95% CI 36.4, 58.5), and 29/78 (37%) achieved a PR with an ORR of 84.6% (95% CI 76.6, 96.6). An additional 5/78 pts had stable disease, while 7/78 progressed on therapy. Complete efficacy data as well as information on quality of life will be availabel within the next few months. Forty-one of 70 pts (58.6%) with availabel follow-up information went on to receive maintenance rituximab. Conclusions: The addition of bortezomib to standard dose CVP-R is feasible and well tolerated with minimal associated toxicity. Neurotoxicity is primarily low grade and reversible and does not limit delivery of either bortezomib or vincristine. The complete remission rate in this high risk population compares favorably to historical results of patients receiving CVP-R. Based on these encouraging results, a phase III trial of CVP-R with or without bortezomib is currently being planned. Disclosures: Sehn: Johnson and Johnson Ortho Biotec: Honoraria. Off Label Use: Velcade for is not yet approved for follicular lymphoma. Chen:Johnson and Johnson Ortho Biotec: Research Funding. Djurfeldt:Johnson and Johnson Ortho Biotec: Research Funding. Shepherd:Johnson and Johnson Ortho Biotec: Research Funding. Crump:Johnson and Johnson Ortho Biotec: Honoraria.


Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (21) ◽  
pp. 1629-1629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Davies ◽  
Francesco Merli ◽  
Biljana Mihaljevik ◽  
Noppadol Siritanaratkul ◽  
Philippe Solal-Céligny ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 1629 Rituximab and chemotherapy induction followed by maintenance rituximab is the backbone of therapy for FL. IV rituximab administration can take several hours; therefore, a SC formulation has been developed which may shorten administration times and increase convenience for pts. Achieving clinically effective rituximab serum concentrations is essential for optimal activity (Yin et al, ASCO 2010, abstract e13108). Therefore, achieving non-inferior Ctrough levels with SC compared with IV dosing is expected to provide comparable efficacy. BO22334 (NCT01200758) is a two-stage, phase III, international, randomized, controlled, open-label study of SC vs IV rituximab combined with up to 8 cycles of CHOP or 8 cycles of CVP chemotherapy followed by maintenance in pts with previously untreated FL. Pts were scheduled to receive 8 cycles of rituximab, regardless of the number of chemotherapy cycles. In the SC arm, rituximab was administered IV (375 mg/m2) for the first cycle, with following cycles administered SC (1400 mg). Stage 1 aimed to confirm that the SC rituximab dose of 1400 mg (dose based on phase I study BP22333; Salar et al, EHA 2012, abstract 0794), resulted in non-inferior Ctrough rituximab levels compared with the 375 mg/m2 IV dose when given as 3-weekly induction therapy combined with chemotherapy. The stage 1 primary endpoint was non-inferiority of the Ctrough,SC:Ctrough,IV ratio (limit for non-inferiority was Ctrough ratio > 0.8) at Cycle 7 of induction. Secondary endpoints included comparisons of SC vs IV: area under the serum concentration–time curve (AUC); end of induction ORR; CR (CR/CRu); and safety. Previously untreated pts with histologically confirmed CD20-positive grade 1, 2, or 3a FL requiring treatment (N = 127) were randomized 1:1 to SC (n = 63) or IV (n = 64) rituximab, stratified by Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index score, chemotherapy, and region. Allocation to R-CHOP or R-CVP was at the investigator's discretion; 40 pts in each arm (63%) received CHOP chemotherapy and the remaining pts (37%) received CVP chemotherapy. The primary PK endpoint was met with a geometric mean of 134.6 μg/mL for the rituximab SC arm (n = 48) and 83.1 μg/mL for the rituximab IV arm (n = 54) resulting in an SC:IV ratio of 1.62 (90% confidence interval [CI]: 1.36, 1.94). The Ctrough achieved with SC rituximab was therefore concluded to be non-inferior to IV administration. The geometric mean ratio of AUCSC:AUCIV (1.378 [90% CI: 1.241, 1.530]) was also non-inferior. After a median follow-up of approximately 9 months, the overall safety profile was as would be expected for IV administration, with no new or unexpected adverse events (AEs). In the SC and IV arms AEs were experienced by 92% (n = 57) and 88% of pts (n = 57), respectively. Grade 3/4 AE were observed in 47% of pts in the SC arm and 46% in the IV arm. The only grade 3/4 AE occurring in > 10% of pts was neutropenia (26% in the SC arm, 22% in the IV arm) which was not associated with increased infection rate (grade 3/4 infections and infestations: 5% SC vs 9% IV). Total administration-related reactions (ARRs; any events occurring during/within 24 hours of drug administration that were considered treatment-related by the study investigator) were higher in the SC vs IV arm (50% vs 32%) with the majority being grade 1/2; there were no grade 4 ARRs. Individual ARRs (all grades) occurring in ≥5% of pts in the SC vs IV arms were: erythema (8% vs 3%), pruritus (6% vs 3%), chills (3% vs 6%), injection site erythema (10% vs 0%), and vomiting (3% vs 6%). Investigator-assessed ORR was 90.5% (95% CI: 80.4, 96.4) in the SC arm and 84.4% (95% CI: 73.1, 92.2) in the IV arm. Complete response (CR/CRu) rates were 46.0% (29/63 pts, 95% CI: 33.4, 59.1) for the SC arm and 29.7% (19/64 pts, 95% CI: 18.9, 42.4) for the IV arm. Stable and progressive disease rates were similar in each arm. An independent review of response assessments is planned. Data demonstrate PK non-inferiority and comparable efficacy for SC (1400 mg) compared with IV (375 mg/m2) rituximab administration, with similar ORR and CR rates in the rituximab SC and IV arms. Overall, SC and IV rituximab AE profiles were similar; ARRs were mostly of mild/moderate intensity. Stage 1 pts are continuing to receive maintenance treatment with SC or IV rituximab. Stage 2 of the study has opened recruitment of an additional 280 pts who will be randomized to receive SC (1400 mg) or IV rituximab. Disclosures: Davies: Roche: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Off Label Use: Pharmacokinetics (PK), safety and overall response rate (ORR) achieved with subcutaneous (SC) administration of rituximab in combination with chemotherapy were comparable to those achieved with intravenous (IV) administration in patients (pts) with follicular lymphoma (FL) in the first-line setting. Siritanaratkul:Roche: Research Funding. Solal-Céligny:Roche, France: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Boehnke:F. Hoffmann-La Roche: Employment. Berge:Roche: Employment. McIntyre:Roche: Employment. Barrett:Roche: Employment. Macdonald:Roche, Canada: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8019-8019
Author(s):  
Angela Dispenzieri ◽  
Martha Lacy ◽  
Michelle Mauermann ◽  
Betsy LaPlant ◽  
Ronald S. Go ◽  
...  

8019 Background: POEMS syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome caused by an underlying plasma cell disorder. Most of the information regarding treatment has been gleaned from retrospective data. The combination of a proteasome inhibitor, an IMiD and corticosteroid is known to be highly effective among patients with myeloma. Methods: We designed a pilot using a 28-day oral regimen of ixazomib (4 mg days 1, 8, 15), lenalidomide (25 mg days 1-21), and dexamethasone (20 mg days 1, 8, 15, 22). Aspirin and acyclovir were used for prophylaxis. Eligibility included a diagnosis of POEMS syndrome, a plasma VEGF > 200 pg/ml, a PS < 3. There were two groups [gp] (intended enrollment 15 per gp): Gp A, 13 cycles for patients (pts) who had relapsed or refractory disease; Gp B, 3 cycles for pts destined for high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant. Primary endpoint was VEGF complete response (CR = normalization) after 3 cycles. Secondary endpoints included safety, hematologic response, and overall survival at 3 and 12 months. Other domains including PET response, clinical responses including neurologic response were also studied. To date, 13 pts enrolled since 10/31/2016—4 to Gp A and 9 to Gp B. 11 pts were analyzed (2 dropped out before receiving any therapy). Data were frozen as of 1/21/2019. Results: Median age was 55; 73% were male. So far, overall 64% met primary endpoint of VEGF CR (Table). The median follow-up of survivors is 12.4 mo (6, 24). 1 pt came off study for non-responsive disease and died thereafter. 38% of patients had grade 3+hematologic AE; 72% had grade 3-4 non-hematologic AE. These included: rash, respiratory infection and hypotension in 2 each; atrial fibrillation, diarrhea, edema, dyspnea, and thromboembolism in 1 each. 4 pts had non-objective worsening of their neuropathy. Conclusions: These preliminary results suggest that Ixa-Len-Dex is an effective and tolerable regimen for patients with POEMS syndrome. Clinical trial information: NCT02921893. [Table: see text]


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4517-4517
Author(s):  
Samuel Aaron Funt ◽  
Michael Lattanzi ◽  
Karissa Whiting ◽  
Hikmat A. Al-Ahmadie ◽  
Colleen Quinlan ◽  
...  

4517 Background: Neoadjuvant GC is standard for pts with MIBC and can result in pathologic downstaging to non-MIBC ( < pT2N0) at radical cystectomy (RC), which correlates with improved survival. Based on the known activity of A in metastatic BC (mBC), we tested the combination of GC+A as neoadjuvant therapy for MIBC in a phase II trial (NCT02989584). Methods: Eligible pts with MIBC (cT2-T4aN0M0) received a single dose of A (1200 mg IV) and, two weeks later, began C (as either 70mg/m2 IV on D1 or 35 mg/m2 on D1,D8), G (1000 mg/m2 on D1,D8), and A (1200 mg IV on D8) every 21 days for 4 cycles followed by RC. Pts were also able to receive one additional dose of A 3 weeks after the last dose of A and prior to RC. The primary endpoint was proportion of pts with < pT2N0. Pts were considered not evaluable for the primary endpoint if they received less than 2 cycles due to withdrawal of consent or unrelated adverse events (AEs). Secondary endpoints included the proportion of pts with pT0N0, recurrence-free survival (RFS), and safety. We prespecified null and alternate < pT2N0 rates of 35% and 55%, respectively, with the null being rejected if at least 19 of 39 pts achieved < pT2N0. Pretreatment tumors underwent centralized PD-L1 staining (SP142; positive if ≥5% of immune cells). Results: Between Feb 2018 and May 2020, 44 pts were enrolled from five institutions. Five pts were not evaluable (withdrawal of consent before C3, n = 4; unrelated AEs during C1, n = 1). Of the 39 evaluable pts (cT2N0 79%, cT3N0 18%, cT4N0 3%), 1 pt refused surgery and was considered a non-responder. The primary endpoint was met, with 27 of 39 pts (69%) < pT2N0 at RC, including 15 (38%) pT0N0. All pts achieving < pT2N0 are alive and disease free. The median RFS was not reached with a median follow-up of 16.7 months (range: 7.7-33.2). The median time from last dose of chemotherapy to RC was 7.8 weeks (range 5.1 – 17). The most common grade 3-4 treatment related AEs were due to chemotherapy and were neutropenia (36%), lymphopenia (16%), and anemia (11%). Possible grade 3-4 immune related AEs included 2 pts with asymptomatic grade 3 pancreatic enzyme elevation, 1 pt with grade 3 pancreatitis, and 1 pt with hepatitis requiring steroids. Only 4 of 39 (10%) pts had PD-L1 positive tumors, which is low compared to mBC (25% positive; Powles et al. Lancet 2017) and MIBC (40% positive; Powles et al. Nature Med 2019) cohorts also tested with the SP142 clone. All 4 pts with PD-L1 positive tumors achieved < pT2N0. Twelve of 12 (100%) non-responding pts were PD-L1 negative and 23 of 27 (85%) responding pts were PD-L1 negative (p = 0.3). Conclusions: Neoadjuvant GC+A is an effective and safe regimen for the treatment of pts with MIBC. The PD-L1 positivity rate was low compared with other studies and was not predictive of pathologic downstaging. Additional interrogation of the genomic and host immune factors mediating response and resistance to GC+A is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT02989584.


Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 4789-4789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie A. Gregory ◽  
Parameswaran Venugopal ◽  
Jamile M. Shammo ◽  
Teresa M. O’Brien ◽  
Amjad Ali

Abstract Background: The combination of fludarabine and mitoxantrone (FM) as a frontline therapy for advanced follicular lymphoma has been shown to result in higher complete response rates when compared with standard-dose CHOP. We assessed the safety and efficacy of FM followed by 90Y ibritumomab tiuxetan (IT) and maintenance rituximab in previously untreated or relapsed follicular NHL. Patients and methods: Patients with newly diagnosed stage II-IV low-grade NHL and an intermediate-high or high IPI, as well as those with relapsed low-grade or transformed disease, were initially eligible. The protocol was later amended to include patients with follicular NHL with an intermediate or high FLIPI. Adult patients were required to have an expected survival of at least 3 months, a performance status ≤2, and adequate bone marrow function (ANC 1500/mm3, platelets 100,000/mm3), liver, and renal function. Exclusion criteria included impaired bone marrow reserve, history of failed stem cell collection, and prior radioimmunotherapy. Initial treatment consisted of 4 cycles of FM (mitoxantrone 12 mg/m2 on day 1, fludarabine 25 mg/m2 on days 1–3 of each 28-day cycle). After restaging, complete and partial responders with ≤25% bone marrow involvement proceeded to the IT therapeutic regimen. Partial responders with &gt;25% bone marrow involvement received 2 additional cycles of FN before IT. The 90Y IT dose (0.3 or 0.4 mCi/kg) was adjusted according to the patient’s platelet count. Maintenance rituximab (375 mg/m2 × 4) was scheduled for every 6 months over 2 years. Results: Twelve patients have been enrolled, including 5 with relapsed disease. The median age was 57 years (range, 38–67), and 5 were male. All patients presented with grade 1–3 follicular NHL; most had stage IV disease and lymphomatous bone marrow involvement (10/12). The median FLIPI score was 2 (range, 1–4). Patients with relapsed disease had received prior CVP (3/5) or FMR (2/5). In those with relapsed NHL, hematologic toxicities were grade 3 or 4 neutropenia (4/5), grade 3 thrombocytopenia (2/5), and grade 3 anemia (2/5) with FN. Four did not proceed to 90Y IT (1 had progressive disease, 1 had &gt;25% bone marrow involvement, 1 had myelosuppression, and 1 went on to transplant). The patient, who later received 90Y IT, had a partial response but relapsed at 9 months. Four patients with newly diagnosed disease were assessable for safety and response. The incidence of grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia with chemotherapy were 75%, 50%, and 50%, respectively, in these patients. All 4 patients went on to receive 90Y IT; platelet, ANC, and hemoglobin nadirs occurred at 5–8 weeks following 90Y IT, and were reversible. Partial responses were achieved after 4–6 cycles of FN in all cases. One patient converted to a complete response after 90Y IT; another 2 patients were PET-negative after radioimmunotherapy. As of yet, no patients have gone on to rituximab maintenance. The remaining patient relapsed at 6 months. Conclusions: This preliminary data suggests that FM followed by the 90Y ibritumomab tiuxetan therapeutic regimen is highly effective in patients with untreated follicular lymphoma. This combination, however, may be too toxic for patients with relapsed disease, especially if they have been treated with prior fludarabine.


Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (21) ◽  
pp. 3686-3686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin JS Dyer ◽  
Andrew Grigg ◽  
Marcos González ◽  
Martin Dreyling ◽  
Simon A. Rule ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 3686 GA101 is a glycoengineered, humanized type II anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (mAb) anticipated to have superior B-cell-depleting activity to rituximab in vivo on the basis of its enhanced FcR binding and because of the direct cell death induced by type II CD20 mAbs. GA101 has shown significant single-agent activity in Phase I and II studies in patients with FL, and activity in combination with CHOP and fludarabine plus cyclophosphamide in patients with resistant/refractory FL in the first part of this Phase I trial (Radford et al. ASH 2011; abstract 270). This report describes the safety, toxicity, and efficacy of remission induction of GA101 in combination with CHOP or bendamustine in 81 patients aged > 18 years with treatment-naïve CD20+ grade 1–3b FL with at least one measurable lesion (longest diameter > 1.5 cm by CT scan). All patients received a flat dose of GA101 (1,000 mg on Days 1 and 8 of Cycle 1 and Day 1 of subsequent cycles) combined with either 6–8 cycles of CHOP (every 3 weeks) or 4–6 cycles of bendamustine (90 mg/m2Days 1 and 2 every 4 weeks) on a per center choice basis. Patients achieving complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) were eligible to receive GA101 maintenance therapy (1,000 mg) every 3 months for 2 years or until progression. The primary objective was safety, and secondary objectives included overall response rate (ORR), CR rate, and pharmacokinetics. Response was assessed at the end of induction using International Working Group response criteria; unconfirmed CRs were classified as PRs. 40 patients received G-CHOP and 41 G-bendamustine. Baseline characteristics were similar for both groups: median age 53.5 and 57 years; bone marrow involvement 53% and 49%; bulky disease (≥ 7 cm) 45% and 41%; Median time from diagnosis was only 1.20 months for both groups, high-risk FLIPI status (3–5) 45% and 46%, and intermediate risk (FLIPI 2) 38% and 34%. 38 G-CHOP and 37 G-bendamustine patients completed all cycles of planned induction therapy. Three patients withdrew without any response assessment. In the G-CHOP arm, one withdrawal was due to a GA101-associated infusion-related reaction [IRR] after Cycle 1 and another patient was found to be ineligible and withdrawn after Cycle 1. In the G-bendamustine arm one patient withdrew consent after Cycle 2. Three other patients were withdrawn after interim response assessment, none for safety reasons (insufficient response in the G-bendamustine arm and administrative reasons for two in the G-CHOP arm). The most frequent adverse events were IRRs (all grades: 58% G-CHOP; 59% G-bendamustine; grade 3/4: 5% G-CHOP; 10% G-bendamustine). No Grade 3/4 IRRs occurred after cycle 3. Grade 3/4 neutropenia was reported in 43% of patients in the G-CHOP arm and 29% of patients in the G-bendamustine arm during induction, resulting in delayed delivery of 7.0% and 4.8% of chemotherapy cycles. All delays but one were no longer than 2 weeks. Grade 3/4 infections occurred in 23% of patients receiving G-CHOP and 10% of patients receiving G-bendamustine. Approximately half of these were neutropenic infections or sepsis and all resolved with appropriate management. ORR at the end of the induction period was 95% (38/40) in the G-CHOP arm (CR rate 35%) and 92.7% (38/41) in the G-bendamustine arm (CR rate 39%) (Table). Serum GA101 concentrations increased during the induction period and were similar for both regimens. Mean Cmax was 300–600 μg/mL and Cmin100–300 μg/mL. Following the final administration, a decline in GA101 serum concentration was seen that was similar for the two treatment combinations. In conclusion, efficacy and safety data for GA101 combined with CHOP and bendamustine are encouraging for first-line treatment of patients with FL. Based on these promising results GA101 is now being studied in combination with various chemotherapy regimens in a randomized Phase III study against the standard of care, rituximab-based immunochemotherapy. Patients, n (%) G-CHOP (n = 40) G-bendamustine (n = 41) Efficacy     Overall response 38 (95.0) 38 (92.7)     Complete response* 14 (35.0) 16 (39.0)     Partial response 24 (60.0) 22 (53.7)     Stable disease 0 1 (2.4)     Progressive disease 0 1 (2.4)     Not assessed 2 (5.0) 1 (2.4) Safety     Grade 3/4 IRRs 2 (5.0) 4 (9.8)     Grade 3/4 neutropenia 17 (43) 12 (29)     Grade 3/4 infections 9 (23) 4 (10) * CRu were classified as PR Disclosures: Dyer: Roche: Consultancy, Research Funding. Off Label Use: Obinutuzumab (GA101) in Combination with Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine and Prednisone (CHOP) or Bendamustine in Patients with Previously Untreated Follicular Lymphoma (FL). Grigg:Roche: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding. Dreyling:Roche: Honoraria, Support of (other) clinical trials and Scientific Advisory Boards Other. Rule:Roche: Consultancy, Research Funding. Lei:Roche: Employment. Wassner-Fritsch:Roche: Employment. Wenger:Roche: Employment. Marlton:Roche: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.


Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 2-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Facon ◽  
Meletios A. Dimopoulos ◽  
Angela Dispenzieri ◽  
John V. Catalano ◽  
Andrew R Belch ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Melphalan, prednisone and thalidomide (MPT) is a standard therapy for NDMM recognized worldwide based on a statistically significant advantage in overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) vs. MP (Facon Lancet 2007; Fayers Blood 2011; NCCN 2013). The combination of lenalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone (Rd) increased OS with fewer adverse events (AEs) than treatment with lenalidomide and high-dose dexamethasone in NDMM pts (ECOG E4A03) (Rajkumar Lancet Oncol 2010). The FIRST trial is a multicenter, open-label, phase III trial comparing the efficacy and safety of Rd versus MPT in transplant-ineligible NDMM pts. Methods NDMM pts either ≥ 65 years of age, or not candidates for SCT were randomized to one of three arms: Rd in 28-day cycles until disease progression (Arm A), Rd in 28-day cycles for 72 weeks (18 cycles, Arm B), or MPT in 42-day cycles for 72 weeks (12 cycles, Arm C). Assessments by International Myeloma Working Group criteria were done after each cycle. Pts with renal impairment were enrolled; however, pts on dialysis were excluded. Starting doses of lenalidomide and dexamethasone were adjusted based on renal function and age, respectively. Melphalan starting dose was adjusted based on age, absolute neutrophil count, platelet count, and renal function; and thalidomide was adjusted for age. Dose adjustments were permitted for AEs. All pts were required to receive anti-thrombotic prophylaxis. Stratification factors included age, International Stage System, and country. The primary endpoint was a comparison of PFS in Arm A vs. Arm C. Secondary endpoints included OS, overall response rate (ORR), time to response, duration of response (DOR), safety, and quality of life (QOL). A preplanned additional analysis included time from randomization to second progression event or death (PFS2). The final preplanned analysis of independently adjudicated progressive disease (PD) events in Arm A vs. Arm C conducted after 960 events of death or PD, and an interim of OS in 64% of survival events (574/896 events) are presented in this abstract. Comparisons of PFS and all secondary endpoints, including OS for all three arms, will be presented at the meeting. Results A total of 1,623 pts were randomized 1:1:1 in three arms. As of today, 121 pts continue to receive lenalidomide on study (Arm A). The median age was 73 (40.0–92.0) years; 35% pts were aged ≥ 75 years; and 41% of pts had ISS stage 3 disease. After a median follow-up of 37 months, the trial met its primary endpoint (PFS), demonstrating a 28% reduction in risk of progression or death (HR=0.72; p= 0.00006). The preplanned interim analysis of OS demonstrated a 22% reduction in risk of death in favor of Arm A vs. Arm C (HR=0.78, p=0.01685); however, the pre-specified boundary (p<0.0096) was not crossed. All other secondary endpoints consistently showed improvement in favor of Arm A vs. Arm C; ORR (PR or better) 75% vs. 62% (p < 0.00001), DOR (HR=0.63; p<0.00001), and PFS2 (HR=0.78, p=0.0051). Relevant Grade 3/4 adverse events in Arm A vs. Arm C were neutropenia (28% vs. 45%), thrombocytopenia (8% vs. 11%), febrile neutropenia (1% vs. 3%), infection (29% vs. 17%), neuropathy (5% vs. 15%), and deep-vein thrombosis (5% vs. 3%). The incidence of secondary primary malignancies (SPM) was evaluated. Hematologic malignancies were 0.4% in Arm A vs. 2.2% in Arm C; the overall incidence of solid tumors was identical (2.8%). Conclusion Continuous treatment with the all oral doublet Rd significantly improved the primary endpoint of PFS compared with the standard triplet, MPT. All secondary endpoints support the clinical benefit of continuous Rd treatment. The safety profile of Rd was manageable, with reduced hematologic SPM compared to MPT. Disclosures: Facon: Celgene: Membership on an entity’s Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau. Off Label Use: Lenalidomide as treatment for NDMM. Dimopoulos:Celgene, Orthobiotech: Honoraria. Dispenzieri:Celgene, Millenium, Jansenn, Pfizer: Research Funding. Catalano:Celgene, Roche: Honoraria, Membership on an entity’s Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding. Hulin:Janssen: Honoraria; Celgene: Honoraria. Cavo:Celgene, Janssen, Millennium, Onyx, Brystol Myers Squibb: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity’s Board of Directors or advisory committees. Pinto:Mundipharma: Consultancy, Honoraria; Roche: Honoraria; Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria. Weisel:Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria; Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Ludwig:Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Bahlis:Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria. Delforge:Celgene: Honoraria. Chen:Celgene: Consultancy, Research Funding; Lundbeck: Consultancy; Johnson & Johnson: Consultancy, Research Funding; Roche: Honoraria; GlaxoSmithKline: Research Funding. Oriol:Celgen: Consultancy. White:Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding. Binder:Celgene: Research Funding. Anderson:Acetylon, OncoPep: Equity Ownership; Celgene, Onyx, Sanofi Aventis, Gileod: Consultancy. Moreau:Celgene Corporation: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau. Attal:Janssen: Lectures, Lectures Other, Membership on an entity’s Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene Corporation: Lectures Other, Membership on an entity’s Board of Directors or advisory committees. Knight:Celgene: Employment, Equity Ownership. Chen:Celgene: Employment. Van Oostendorp:Celgene: Employment. Jacques:Celgene: Employment. Ervin-Haynes:Celgene: Employment, Patents & Royalties. Benboubker:Celgene: Consultancy.


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