Relationship Between Lenalidomide Dose Modification and Duration Of Treatment In Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients

Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 2944-2944
Author(s):  
Kathy Lang ◽  
Gary Binder ◽  
Iris Lin ◽  
Dejan Milentijevic ◽  
Huan Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Medical Claims ◽  
Dose Modification ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Dose Change ◽  
Dose Reductions

Abstract Introduction A number of studies have shown clinical benefits for multiple myeloma (MM) patients who continue to stay on therapy with lenalidomide (LEN), including progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) (Palumbo A, et al. NEJM. 2013, McCarthy P, et al. NEJM. 2013, Boccadoro. JCO. 2013). Dose modification is one factor used by physicians to achieve sustained duration of treatment (DOT), particularly to manage toxicities and/or pursue a continuous therapy regimen; in a clinical trial of LEN in newly diagnosed MM (NDMM) patients (pts) followed-up for a median of 30 mos, 42% of pts experienced a dose reduction (Palumbo A, et al. NEJM. 2012). This analysis evaluated whether there is supporting evidence, in a real-world setting, for physicians using LEN dose modification to achieve a longer time on therapy. Objective Medical claims analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between lenalidomide (LEN), dose modification and DOT among patients with NDMM. Methods A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using a claims database from a large US payer, covering approximately 14 million commercially insured and Medicare advantage members. Patients with at least two outpatient or one inpatient medical claims associated with a diagnosis of MM (ICD-9-CM code: 203.0x) between Jan 1, 2008 and Oct 31, 2012 were extracted from the database. Index date was defined as the date of the first diagnosis of MM. A minimum of 12 months pre-index and 6 months post-index enrollment with no MM treatment was required to define the NDMM patient population. To avoid DOT limitations imposed by fixed-length induction therapy, only pts without claims for stem cell transplant (SCT) were evaluated. DOT was compared among the group treated with LEN who had dose modification (increase or decrease in number of mg per day) relative to the group with no dose modification. Results Among the 236 pts meeting the inclusion criteria, 69 (29%) pts had LEN dose reductions, 15 (6%) had dose increases, and 152 (64%) had no dose change. DOT in pts without a dose change was 7.33 months ± 7.62 (mean ± SD), while pts who had a dose reduction had significantly longer DOT of 14.63 months ± 10.47 (p<0.01). Of the 69 pts with dose reductions, DOT before dose reduction was 5.18 months ± 4.82 compared with 9.46 months ± 10.26 after dose reduction (p<0.01, paired). The subset of pts who were still on LEN therapy at the end of the data window (N=27) showed a similar association between dose reduction and DOT, with DOT of 20.29 months ± 11.62 and 11.99 months ± 9.29 in dose reduction and non-dose reduction subgroups (p<0.01), respectively. Conclusion NDMM pts who had dose reductions of LEN had twice the duration of therapy compared with pts without dose reductions. This analysis suggests that dose modification of MM treatment may be an effective tool to help pts achieve the benefits associated with longer time on therapy. Future clinical studies are needed to determine the best approaches to dose adjustment to improve disease control. Disclosures: Lang: Celgene: Research Funding. Off Label Use: Lenalidomide is a thalidomide analog indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma, in combination with dexamethasone, in patients who have received at least one prior therapy. Binder:Celgene: Employment, Equity Ownership. Lin:Celgene: Research Funding. Milentijevic:Celgene: Consultancy. Huang:Celgene: Research Funding. Nagarwala:Celgene: Employment, Equity Ownership. Harwin:Celgene: Honoraria.

Impact of Dose Reductions and Interruptions Due to Adverse Events (AEs) on Efficacy in Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in ChronicPhase (CML-CP) Patients (pts) Receiving Either Dasatinib (D) or Imatinib(IM): Analysis of the DASISION Trial

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 2768-2768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elias Jabbour ◽  
Hagop M Kantarjian ◽  
Alfonso Quintas-Cardama ◽  
Francois Guilhot ◽  
Chao Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Similar Response ◽  
Medical Procedure ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Dose Reductions

Abstract Abstract 2768 Background: 24-month follow-up of pts with newly diagnosed CML-CP in the DASISION trial demonstrated both a high rate of complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) with dasatinib (D) and higher and faster rates of major molecular response (MMR) with D over imatinib (IM), supporting the use of D 100 mg once daily as a first-line treatment option for newly diagnosed CML-CP. Discontinuations due to adverse events (AEs) occurred in 7% with D and 5% with IM. Median dose intensity for D and IM were 99.5 mg/day and 400 mg/day, respectively (Kantarjian JCO 2011:29;Abs 6510). A retrospective analysis of pts from DASISION was performed to evaluate the impact of dose reductions and interruptions due to AEs on efficacy of D or IM in newly diagnosed CML-CP. Methods: Pts with newly diagnosed CML-CP received D 100 mg QD (N=258) or IM 400 mg QD (N=258). The primary endpoint was confirmed CCyR by 12 months. In DASISION, up to two dose reductions were permitted for AEs; dose reduction levels were 80 mg/50 mg for D and 300 mg/200 mg for IM. Dose interruptions were permitted for management of AEs. Upon resolution or improvement of AEs to ≤ Grade 1, pts could resume therapy at an appropriate dose based on initial severity of the AE. Efficacy was evaluated for pts with or without dose reductions and/or interruptions due to AEs at any time. Efficacy was also evaluated for pts with first dose interruption and/or reduction due to AEs within ≤6 or >6 months of their first dose who remained on treatment for at least 6 months, in order to reduce selection bias of pts with longer duration of therapy. Pts with dose reduction and/or interruption for reasons other than AEs (dosing error, medical procedure) were excluded from all analyses. Results: 134 D pts (52%) and 92 IM pts (36%) had dose reduction and/or interruption for AE management at the DASISION 24-month update. First dose reduction and/or interruption due to non-hematologic AEs occurred in 59 (23%) D and 40 (16%) IM pts and hematologic AEs in 75 (29%) D and 52 (20%) IM pts. Pts with dose reduction and/or interruption for reasons other than AE management were excluded, including 21 (8%) D pts and 19 (7%) IM pts. The median duration of first dose interruption due to AEs was approximately 2 weeks on both arms. CCyR and MMR rates with D were comparable whether pts did or did not have their dose reduced and/or interrupted at any time (Table). D pts who had dose reduction and/or interruption had generally higher rates of responses than IM pts overall and in those without an IM dose reduction and/or interruption. The timing of dose reduction and/or interruption appeared to have a potential impact as response rates were higher when dose reduction and/or interruption occurred >6 months after the first dose of either drug (Table). CCyR and MMR rates with D remained higher than with IM when dose reduction and/or interruption occurred ≤6 months from first dose. Similarly, both CCyR and MMR were higher for D than with IM if dose reduction and/or interruption occurred >6 months from the first dose. Conclusions: Results of this analysis suggest that CML-CP pts receiving dasatinib achieved similar response rates despite dose modification for the management of AEs. Data for pts with and without dose reduction and/or interruption due to AEs are consistent with DASISION 24-months results, showing higher rates of response with dasatinib than with imatinib. Disclosures: Kantarjian: Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding; Bristol-Myers Squibb: Consultancy, Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding. Quintas-Cardama:Bristol-Myers Squibb: Honoraria. Guilhot:Novartis: Honoraria; Bristol-Myers Squib: Honoraria; Pfizer: Honoraria; Celgene: Honoraria. Zhu:Bristol-Myers Squibb: Employment. Hong:Bristol-Myers Squibb: Employment, Equity Ownership. Cain:Bristol-Myers Squibb: Employment, Equity Ownership. Cortes:Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding; Bristol-Myers Squibb: Consultancy, Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety Following Dose Reduction of Bosutinib or Imatinib in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Analysis of the Phase 3 BFORE Trial

Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 3005-3005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim H. Brummendorf ◽  
Carlo Gambacorti-Passerini ◽  
Andreas Hochhaus ◽  
Jeff H. Lipton ◽  
Vamsi Kota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
Starting Dose ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
First Time ◽  
Dose Reductions

Abstract Introduction: Bosutinib, an oral dual Src/Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) is approved for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), at a starting dose of 400 once daily (QD) in newly diagnosed patients in chronic phase (CP). Approval of first-line bosutinib was based on results from the phase 3 BFORE trial, which showed improved efficacy outcomes with bosutinib vs imatinib in this patient population. This analysis evaluated efficacy and safety of bosutinib and imatinib following dose reductions in adult patients with newly diagnosed CP CML. Methods: This retrospective analysis included data (≥24-month follow-up) from the ongoing, open-label, phase 3 BFORE trial (NCT02130557). In all, 536 patients were randomized 1:1 to bosutinib or imatinib at a starting dose of 400 mg QD. Doses could be reduced in 100 mg decrements for toxicity; dose reductions to <200 mg QD bosutinib and <300 mg QD imatinib were not permitted. Efficacy and safety were assessed in patients who underwent dose reductions to 300 mg QD (without further reduction to 200 mg QD) or to 200 mg QD (bosutinib arm only) due to treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs). TEAEs were defined as adverse events that first occurred or worsened in severity, between the first administration of the study drug and 28 days after the last dose. Results: Of the 268 patients in the bosutinib arm, 80 dose-reduced to 300 mg only and 23 dose-reduced to 200 mg. The median (range) overall duration of bosutinib treatment for patients dose reduced to 300 mg was 24.3 months (1.4-33.5) and to 200 mg was 8.3 months (1.0-32.9) vs. 25.1 months (range: 0.26-33.2) for patients who remained on the 400 mg starting dose. Median (range) time to bosutinib dose reduction to 300 mg was 83 days (18-793) and to 200 mg was 121 days (29-882); respective median (range) duration on reduced dose was 138.5 days (1-957) and 28 days (3-463). Of the 268 (3 untreated) patients in the imatinib arm, 44 dose-reduced to 300 mg. The median duration of imatinib treatment for patients dose reduced to 300 mg was 22.4 months (range: 1.2-33.0) vs. 24.8 months (range: 0.7-33.4) for patients who remained on 400 mg. Median time to imatinib dose reduction to 300 mg was 85.0 days (range: 15-687); median duration on reduced dose was 99.0 days (range: 2-787). TEAEs leading to dose reduction in ≥10 patients were alanine aminotransferase increased and/or aspartate aminotransferase increased (n=21), thrombocytopenia (n=19), lipase increased (n=15) and diarrhea (n=11) with bosutinib, and neutropenia (n=11) with imatinib. The most common reason for treatment discontinuation in patients who dose-reduced was a TEAE related to bosutinib (300 mg: 22.5%; 200 mg: 52.2%) or imatinib (300 mg: 27.3%). Among patients who dose-reduced to 300 mg, 16 (20%) had a major molecular response (MMR) with bosutinib before and after reduction; an additional 36 (45%) achieved MMR for the first time after dose reduction. In the imatinib arm, 7 (15.9%) had an MMR before and after reduction; an additional 22 (50%) achieved MMR for the first time after dose reduction (Table 1). 1 (1.3%) patient lost a previously attained MMR following bosutinib dose reduction to 300 mg. Among patients who dose-reduced to 200 mg bosutinib, 4 (17.4%) had an MMR before and after reduction, and an additional 4 (17.4%) achieved MMR for the first time after dose reduction. Similar trends were seen for complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) before and after dose reduction (Table 1). Among patients who remained on 400 mg, 123/165 (74.5%) had a MMR with bosutinib; 131/152 (86.2%) achieved CCyR. In the imatinib arm, 130/219 (59.4%) had a MMR and 159/198 (80.3%) achieved CCyR. The majority of TEAEs decreased in incidence with dose reduction (Table 2). Following bosutinib dose reduction to 300 mg or to 200 mg decreases >10% were seen in the incidence of diarrhea and nausea; with a decrease for rash following dose reduction to bosutinib 200 mg. Decreases (>10%) were noted for nausea following dose reduction to 300 mg imatinib. Conclusions: Management of TEAEs through bosutinib dose reduction to 300 mg or 200 mg improved tolerability in patients with newly diagnosed CP CML. These reductions in TEAEs enabled patients to continue bosutinib treatment, with a substantial number of patients achieving MMR and CCyR for the first time after dose reduction. Findings were similar for patients who dose-reduced to 300 mg imatinib. Disclosures Brummendorf: Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding; Takeda: Consultancy; Merck: Consultancy; Janssen: Consultancy. Gambacorti-Passerini:BMS: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Hochhaus:Bristol-Myers Squibb: Research Funding; Pfizer: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding; Takeda: Research Funding; Incyte: Research Funding. Lipton:Novartis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Takeda: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; BMS: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Kota:Pfizer: Honoraria; BMS: Honoraria; Incyte: Honoraria; Xcenda: Honoraria; Novartis: Honoraria. Deininger:Pfizer: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Blueprint: Consultancy. Leip:Pfizer: Employment, Equity Ownership. Viqueira:Pfizer: Employment, Equity Ownership. Ferdinand:Pfizer: Employment, Equity Ownership. Cortes:Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding; Daiichi Sankyo: Consultancy, Research Funding; Astellas Pharma: Consultancy, Research Funding; Arog: Research Funding.

scholarly journals Effect of Lenalidomide (LEN) Exposure on Response and Outcomes in Patients (Pts) with Lower-Risk Non-Del(5q) Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 3190-3190
Author(s):  
Guillermo Garcia-Manero ◽  
Valeria Santini ◽  
Antonio Almeida ◽  
Pierre Fenaux ◽  
Norbert Gatterman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Clinical Benefit ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Composite Endpoint ◽  
Advisory Board ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Dose Modifications ◽  
Dose Reductions

Abstract Introduction: In the phase 3 MDS-005 study, LEN treatment was associated with a significant increase in transfusion independence (TI) vs placebo (26.9% vs 2.5%; P < 0.001) (Santini et al. J Clin Oncol. 2016;pii:JCO.2015.66.0118) and greater clinical benefit vs placebo (31.9% vs 3.8%) (Garcia-Manero et al. Haematologica. 2016;101:abstract P252) in red blood cell (RBC) transfusion-dependent (TD) pts with lower-risk non-del(5q) MDS who were ineligible for or refractory to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). For pts with lower-risk del(5q) MDS, a starting dose of LEN 10 mg is recommended, followed by subsequent dose modifications in response to adverse events (AEs), in order to maximize duration of treatment and thereby improve pt outcomes. This study evaluated the relationship between LEN exposure, including dose reductions, and duration of treatment, and the clinical benefit to pts with lower-risk, non-del(5q) MDS in the multicenter, randomized, double-blind, phase 3 MDS-005 study. Methods: Eligible pts were age ≥ 18 years, had TD anemia due to International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)-defined Low- or Intermediate-1-risk MDS, lacked the del(5q) mutation, and were ineligible for or refractory to ESAs. Pts were randomized 2:1 to receive LEN 10 mg (n = 160) or placebo (n = 79) once daily (both in 28-day cycles). Pts randomized to LEN with creatinine clearance ≥ 40 to < 60 mL/min (n = 57) received LEN 5 mg. Cumulative dose, dose reductions, and discontinuations were recorded; association between these parameters and clinical benefit or RBC-TI was evaluated. Clinical benefit ≥ 8 weeks was defined as the composite endpoint of RBC-TI ≥ 8 weeks, or transfusion reduction of ≥ 4 units packed RBCs (pRBCs) ≥ 8 weeks, or hemoglobin (Hb) increase ≥ 1.5 g/dL ≥ 8 weeks (International Working Group 2006), or cytogenetic response (CyR). Rate of transfusion reduction was calculated using data collected during a 112-day assessment period to account for on-study differences in transfusion burden. LEN dose modifications due to AEs were defined in the study protocol. The analysis included all pts receiving LEN. Results: Of 160 LEN-treated pts included in the analysis, 77 (48.1%) underwent ≥ 1 LEN dose reduction. A total of 73 pts experienced ≥ 1 dose reduction due to AEs, amounting to 102 dose reductions overall. Of these AE-related dose reductions, 47 were due to neutropenia, 33 due to thrombocytopenia, and 2 due to other hematologic conditions. Median time to first dose reduction was 85 days (interquartile range [IQR] 50-114 days). A total of 145 LEN-treated pts discontinued therapy: 52 discontinued due to AEs; 32 discontinued before the end of cycle 3, of which 23 were due to AEs. Of the 77 pts who had ≥ 1 dose reduction, 6 (7.8%) pts had a dose reduction in the first cycle; 37 (48.1%) pts had dose reductions during cycles 1-3. During the first 3 cycles of LEN, pts with ≥ 1 dose reduction received a lower median dose than those with no dose reductions (385 mg [IQR 318-520 mg] vs 660 mg [IQR 415-840 mg]). However, when analyzed over the course of the entire study, pts undergoing ≥ 1 dose reduction received a higher median cumulative dose than those with no dose reductions (950 mg [IQR 595-1,435 mg] vs 715 mg [IQR 370-1,660 mg]). Duration of treatment was also longer for pts with ≥ 1 dose reduction vs those with no dose reductions (172 days [IQR 140-391 days] vs 92 days [IQR 46-168 days]). Pts with ≥ 1 dose reduction were more likely to achieve RBC-TI ≥ 8 weeks than pts with no dose reductions (39% vs 16%; odds ratio [OR] 3.44 [95% confidence interval {CI} 1.63-7.26]). Pts with ≥ 1 dose reduction were also more likely to achieve clinical benefit ≥ 8 weeks vs pts with no dose reductions (47% vs 18%; OR 3.98 [95% CI 1.94-8.15]). Conclusions: In this post hoc analysis of the MDS-005 study, pts undergoing ≥ 1 LEN dose reduction had a longer duration of treatment, and were more likely to achieve RBC-TI and the composite endpoint of clinical benefit (RBC-TI ≥ 8 weeks, transfusion reduction ≥ 4 units pRBCs ≥ 8 weeks, Hb increase ≥ 1.5 g/dL ≥ 8 weeks, or CyR) than pts with no dose reductions. Disclosures Santini: Novartis: Consultancy, Honoraria; Onconova: Other: advisory board; Amgen: Other: advisory board; Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria; Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Astex: Other: advisory board. Almeida:BMS: Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Celgene: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Alexion: Speakers Bureau; Shire: Speakers Bureau. Fenaux:Celgene, Novartis, Teva: Honoraria; Celgene, Janssen, Novartis, Astex, Teva: Research Funding. Gatterman:Celgene Corporation: Honoraria, Research Funding; Novartis: Honoraria, Research Funding; Heinrich-Heine-Universitat Dusseldorf: Employment. Ozawa:Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co. Ltd: Research Funding; JCR Pharmaceutical Inc: Consultancy; Celgene Japan: Consultancy; Takara Bio Inc: Research Funding. Goldberg:COTA Inc: Employment; Novartis: Consultancy; Pfizer: Honoraria; Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis: Speakers Bureau; Neostem: Equity Ownership. Weaver:Celgene Corporation: Employment, Equity Ownership. Sugrue:Celgene Corporation: Employment, Equity Ownership.

Effect of Lenalidomide (LEN) Exposure on AML-Free Survival and Overall Survival in LEN-Treated Patients (Pts) with IPSS Low- or Intermediate-1-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) with Del(5q)

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 2870-2870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikkael A. Sekeres ◽  
Arlene S. Swern ◽  
Alan F. List ◽  
Pierre Fenaux ◽  
Mary M. Sugrue
Keyword(s):  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Dose Modifications ◽  
Dose Reductions

Abstract Introduction: The efficacy and safety of LEN in red blood cell (RBC) transfusion-dependent pts with International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)-defined Low- or Intermediate-1-risk MDS and del(5q) was assessed in 2 large pivotal trials; protocol-defined dose modifications due to adverse events were required in the majority of LEN-treated pts (MDS-003 [List A, et al. N Engl J Med. 2006;355:1456-65] and MDS-004 [Fenaux P, et al. Blood. 2011;118:3765-76]). Previously we have shown that achievement of cytogenetic response (CyR) with LEN is associated with LEN dose and with achieving RBC transfusion-independence and improved acute myeloid leukemia (AML)-free survival. The current analysis evaluates the impact of actual LEN exposure, including induction-type dosing in Cycle 1 and subsequent dose reductions for LEN-associated cytopenias, and CyR on AML-free survival and overall survival (OS) in lower-risk MDS pts with del(5q) treated in the MDS-003 and MDS-004 studies. Methods: This analysis includes pooled data from pts who were treated with LEN in MDS-003 and MDS-004. Pts received LEN at one of the following starting doses and schedules: 5 mg/day, days 1-28 (MDS-004); 10 mg/day, days 1-21 (MDS-003 and MDS-004); or 10 mg/day, days 1-28 (MDS-003); all given in 28-day cycles. LEN dose reductions related to adverse events (NCI CTCAE v3.0) of grade ≥ 3 (MDS-003) or grade 4 thrombocytopenia or neutropenia (MDS-004) were predefined in the study protocols. Full dose modification guidelines for MDS-004 have been published previously (Fenaux P, et al. Blood. 2011;118:3765-76). Dose interruptions were not considered. AML-free survival and OS were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method with differences evaluated by the log-rank test. Univariate and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to identify predictive factors for AML-free survival and OS. CyR and LEN dose reduction were analyzed as time-varying covariates. Results: Among the 286 LEN-treated pts from MDS-003 and MDS-004, median total doses in Cycle 1 were 245, 210, 280, and 140 mg in the 10 mg (MDS-003: 10 mg × 28 days), 10 mg (MDS-003: 10 mg × 21 days), 10 mg (MDS-004: 10 mg × 21 days), and 5 mg (MDS-004: 5 mg × 28 days) treatment groups, respectively. Median total times on LEN were 364, 385, 510, and 273 days, respectively, and median times to first dose reduction were 53, 63, 54, and 63 days across the treatment groups, respectively. AML-free survival and OS were significantly longer in pts who received > 210 mg versus ≤ 210 mg in Cycle 1 of therapy (log-rank P = 0.0005 and P = 0.0002, respectively). In multivariable analyses, higher total LEN dose in Cycle 1, analyzed as a continuous variable, was significantly associated with improved AML-free survival (hazard ratio [HR] 0.97; P = 0.033) and OS (HR 0.97; P = 0.036) (Table). Sensitivity analyses showed total dose in Cycles 1-3 to be significant, but total dose in Cycle 1 was a better predictor. In the same model, the occurrence of LEN dose reduction was significantly associated with improved AML-free survival (HR 0.54; P < 0.001) and OS (HR 0.56; P = 0.001) (Table) and was strongly associated with longer duration on study (P < 0.001). Conclusions: In this pooled analysis of LEN-treated pts with MDS and del(5q) from the pivotal MDS-003 and MDS-004 trials, the total cumulative LEN dose actually received in Cycle 1 was a significant predictor of AML-free survival and OS; this is likely mediated through clone suppression, evidenced by the association with CyR. Long-term outcomes were significantly improved in LEN-treated pts who had received early cumulative exposure using 10 mg daily and longer duration through dose modifications. These findings support the use of LEN 10 mg as the recommended induction starting dose, and the importance of dose reductions as required to maximize treatment duration and optimize response and survival outcomes in these pts with lower-risk MDS with del(5q). Disclosures Sekeres: Celgene Corporation: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; TetraLogic: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Amgen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Swern:Celgene Corporation: Employment, Equity Ownership. List:Celgene Corporation: Honoraria, Research Funding. Fenaux:Novartis: Honoraria, Research Funding; Amgen: Honoraria, Research Funding; Janssen: Honoraria, Research Funding; Celgene Corporation: Honoraria, Research Funding. Sugrue:Celgene Corporation: Employment, Equity Ownership.

Randomized Phase II Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Romiplostim Treatment of Patients with Low or Intermediate Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Receiving Lenalidomide.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 1770-1770 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger M Lyons ◽  
Richard A. Larson ◽  
Michael A. Kosmo ◽  
Sunil Gandhi ◽  
Delong Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Intermediate Risk ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Platelet Counts ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Dose Reductions ◽  
Platelet Transfusions

Abstract Abstract 1770 Poster Board I-796 Introduction Romiplostim is a peptibody protein designed to increase platelet production by binding to and activating the thrombopoietin receptor. Low platelet counts in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) may be due to the underlying disease or to treatment with disease-modifying agents, and platelet transfusions are often the only treatment for clinically significant thrombocytopenia (CST) or bleeding. This was a phase 2 multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study that evaluated the effect of romiplostim on the incidence of clinically significant thrombocytopenic events (grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia and/or receipt of platelet transfusions) and the safety of romiplostim in patients with low or intermediate risk MDS receiving lenalidomide. Patients and Methods Patients who were ≥18 years old, had MDS by bone marrow exam and WHO criteria, had low or Intermediate-1 risk category MDS using the IPSS, and were planning to receive lenalidomide were eligible. Patients were randomized 1:1:1 into treatment groups receiving placebo, 500 μg romiplostim, or 750 μg romiplostim by weekly subcutaneous injections in combination with lenalidomide (one 10 mg capsule by mouth daily for each 28-day cycle). Treatments continued for a total of four cycles. Results The median age of the 39 randomized patients was 74 years (range, 39 to 90); 15 (39%) had platelet counts <50 × 109/L, and 7 (18%) had del(5q). We report trends due to baseline imbalances between treatment groups, likely due to the limited sample size. The overall incidence rates of CST appeared to be greater in the placebo group than either romiplostim group (Table). In contrast to the placebo patients, median platelet counts remained above 50 × 109/L in both the 500 μg and 750 μg romiplostim groups for the treatment period. The incidence of platelet transfusions appeared to be lower in the 500 μg romiplostim group, and the incidence of adverse events was comparable between all of the groups. No deaths were reported during the treatment period. Twelve patients (31%) discontinued the study. Disease progression to AML was reported in 1 patient in the romiplostim 500 μg group. The patient withdrew consent and discontinued the study. No bone marrow was available to confirm AML by protocol-defined criteria. Fewer lenalidomide dose reductions and delays due to thrombocytopenia were seen in both of the romiplostim treated groups. The proportion of patients who achieved an MDS treatment response was 8%, 36% and 15% for the placebo, 500 μg romiplostim, and 750 μg romiplostim groups, respectively. MDS response rates appeared higher in the romiplostim group, regardless of baseline del(5q) status. Baseline imbalance between groups due to the small sample size limited our interpretation of the data. Conclusions Romiplostim appeared to be well-tolerated in low and intermediate risk MDS patients receiving lenalidomide. This preliminary information suggests that romiplostim may reduce the rate of clinically significant thrombocytopenic events in these patients while increasing platelet counts and decreasing the incidence of lenalidomide dose reductions and delays due to thrombocytopenia Disclosures Lyons: GlaxoSmithKline: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Johnson&Johnson: Consultancy, Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Celgene: Consultancy; Amgen Inc.: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Off Label Use: Use of romiplostim to treat Thrombocytopenia in MDS. Larson:Amgen Inc.: Equity Ownership, Research Funding. Liu:Amgen Inc.: Honoraria, Research Funding. Hu:Amgen Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Franklin:Amgen Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Berger:Amgen Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership.

A Phase I/II Trial of the KSP Inhibitor ARRY-520 In Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 1959-1959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jatin J Shah ◽  
Jeffrey A. Zonder ◽  
Adam Cohen ◽  
Donna Weber ◽  
Sheeba Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Heavily Pretreated ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Ksp Inhibitor

Abstract Abstract 1959 Background: Kinesin Spindle Protein (KSP) is required for cell cycle progression through mitosis. Inhibition of KSP induces mitotic arrest and cell death. ARRY-520 is a potent, selective KSP inhibitor. Cancers such as multiple myeloma (MM) which depend on the short-lived survival protein MCL-1 are highly sensitive to treatment with ARRY-520. ARRY-520 shows potent activity in preclinical MM models, providing a strong rationale for its clinical investigation in this disease. Methods: This Phase 1 study was designed to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of ARRY-520 administered intravenously (IV) on Day 1 and Day 2 q 2 weeks without/with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF). Patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory (RR) MM with 2 prior lines of therapy (including both bortezomib and an immunomodulatory agent, unless ineligible for or refusing to receive this therapy) were eligible. Cohorts of at least 3 pts were enrolled in a classical 3 + 3 dose escalation design. Pts were treated for 2 cycles (4 weeks) to evaluate safety prior to dose escalation. Results: Twenty five pts have been treated to date, with a median age of 60 years (range 44–79) and a median of 5 prior regimens (range 2–16). All pts received prior bortezomib or carfilzomib, 21 pts received prior lenalidomide, 17 pts prior thalidomide, and 18 pts had a prior stem cell transplant. Pts received ARRY-520 without G-CSF at 1 mg/m2/day (n = 3), and at 1.25 mg/m2/day (n = 7, 6 evaluable). A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) of Grade 4 neutropenia was observed at 1.25 mg/m2/day, and this was considered the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) without G-CSF. As neutropenia was the DLT, dose escalation with prophylactic G-CSF support was initiated, at doses of 1.5 mg/m2/day (n = 7, 6 evaluable), 2.0 mg/m2/day (n = 6) and 2.25 mg/m2/day (n = 2) with G-CSF. Both the 2.0 mg/m2/day and 2.25 mg/m2/day dose levels were determined to be non-tolerated, with DLTs of febrile neutropenia (FN) (2 pts at 2.0 mg/m2/day and both pts at 2.25 mg/m2/day) and Grade 3 mucositis (both pts at 2.25 mg/m2/day). One out of 6 evaluable pts at 1.5 mg/m2/day also developed a DLT of FN. In an attempt to optimize the Phase 2 dose, an intermediate dose level of 1.75 mg/m2/day with G-CSF is currently being evaluated. The most commonly reported treatment-related adverse events (AEs) include those observed with other KSP inhibitors, such as hematological AEs (thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia, leukopenia), fatigue, mucositis and other gastro-intestinal AEs. Pts displayed linear PK, a low clearance and a moderate volume of distribution, with moderate-to-high inter-individual variability in PK parameters. The median terminal elimination half life is 65 hours. The preliminary efficacy signal as a single agent is encouraging with 2 partial responses (PR) observed to date per IMWG and EBMT criteria in a heavily pretreated population (23 evaluable pts). A bortezomib-refractory pt with 8 prior lines of therapy, including a tandem transplant, treated at 1 mg/m2/day of ARRY-520 obtained a PR after Cycle 6, with urine protein and kappa light chain levels continuing to decline over time. He remains on-study after 15 months of ARRY-520 treatment. A pt with 2 prior lines of therapy, including prior carfilzomib, has obtained a PR after Cycle 8 at 2 mg/m2/day of ARRY-520, and she is currently ongoing after 4.5 months on therapy. Fifteen pts had a best response of stable disease (SD), including 1 pt with a thus far unconfirmed minimal response, and 6 had progressive disease. A total of 10 pts (43%) achieved a PR or SD lasting > 12 weeks. Several additional pts have shown other evidence of clinical activity, with decrease in paraproteins, increase in hemoglobin levels and regression of plasmacytomas. The median number of cycles is 4 (range 1–28+). Treatment activity has not correlated with any baseline characteristics or disease parameters to date. Conclusions: : The selective KSP inhibitor ARRY-520 has been well tolerated, and shows promising signs of single agent clinical activity in heavily pretreated pts with RR MM. Prophylactic G-CSF has enabled higher doses to be tolerated. No cardiovascular or liver enzyme toxicity has been reported. Enrollment is ongoing at 1.75 mg/m2/day with G-CSF support, and a planned Phase 2 part of the study will be initiated as soon as the MTD is determined. Complete Phase 1 data will be disclosed at the time of the meeting. Disclosures: Shah: Celgene: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Millennium: Research Funding. Off Label Use: Revlimid (lenalidomide) in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma patients who have received at least one prior therapy. Zonder:Millennium: Consultancy, Myeloma and Amyloidosis Patient Day Symposium – Corporate support from multiple sponsors for a one-day educational event, Research Funding; Celgene:; Novartis:; Proteolix: . Weber:novartis-unpaid consultant: Consultancy; Merck- unpaid consultant: Consultancy; celgene- none for at least 2 years: Honoraria; millenium-none for 2 years: Honoraria; celgene, Millenium, Merck: Research Funding. Wang:Celgene: Research Funding; Onyx: Research Funding; Millenium: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding. Kaufman:Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Millenium: Consultancy, Honoraria; Merck: Research Funding; Genzyme: Consultancy. Walker:Array Biopharma: Employment, Equity Ownership. Freeman:Array Biopharma: Employment, Equity Ownership. Rush:Array Biopharma: Employment, Equity Ownership. Ptaszynski:Array Biopharma: Consultancy. Lonial:Millennium, Celgene, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Onyx: Advisory Board, Consultancy; Millennium, Celgene, Novartis, Onyx, Bristol-Myers Squibb: Research Funding.

Population Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modeling of an Anti–Interleukin-6 Chimeric Monoclonal Antibody, Siltuximab (CNTO 328), in Patients with B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, or Castleman's Disease

Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (21) ◽  
pp. 1365-1365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lanyi Xie ◽  
Lilian Y Li ◽  
Razelle Kurzrock ◽  
Frits van Rhee ◽  
Xiang Qin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Treatment Period ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Castleman’S Disease ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Dosing Regimens ◽  
Equity Ownership

Abstract Abstract 1365 Introduction Siltuximab (CNTO 328) is a chimeric, murine-human, monoclonal antibody that specifically binds human interleukin (IL)-6 with high affinity. C-reactive protein (CRP) can be a pharmacodynamic (PD) marker of IL-6 bioactivity, i.e., reductions in CRP suggest inhibition of systemic IL-6. A population mechanistic pharmacokinetic (PK)/PD model was developed to describe the relationship between siltuximab serum concentrations and CRP suppression in patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), multiple myeloma (MM), or Castleman's disease (CD). Simulation was used to support the dose selection in the CD registration study and future clinical studies. Methods PK/PD data were obtained from a phase 1 clinical study examining multiple dosing regimens of siltuximab administered intravenously in patients with NHL, MM, or CD. Dosing regimens included siltuximab 2.8, 5.5, or 11 mg/kg every 2 weeks; 11 mg/kg every 3 weeks; or 5.5 mg/kg every week. Serial samples to determine serum concentration of siltuximab and serial CRP samples were collected following the first dose. NONMEM 7 was used to simultaneously fit a two-compartment PK model and an inhibitory indirect-response PD model to the observed data. Simulation of 1000 replications was then used to identify siltuximab dosage regimens that would maintain CRP suppression below the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) of 1 mg/L. Results The mechanistic PK/PD model was able to describe the serum siltuximab and CRP concentration-time profiles. Volume of distribution and systemic clearance rate constant of siltuximab were estimated at 68.42 mL/kg and 0.0584/day, respectively. The PD parameter estimates (Kin and Kout of CRP) were 5.03 mg/L/day and 0.457/day, respectively, and were similar between the three disease types in this study. IC50was estimated at 9.73 μg/mL and was also similar between disease types. For all disease types, simulations showed that siltuximab 11 mg/kg every 3 weeks or 15 mg/kg every 4 weeks after the second dose would reduce serum CRP to below the LLOQ throughout the entire treatment period. However, lower dose intensive schedules, including a dose of 5.5 mg/kg every 2 weeks, would not reduce CRP to below the LLOQ at any time point during the treatment period. Conclusion The population PK/PD modeling and simulation support using a siltuximab dose of 11 mg/kg every 3 weeks or 15 mg/kg every 4 weeks in future clinical development studies. This dosing recommendation is supported by the observed efficacy dose-response relationship in patients with CD (J Clin Oncol 2010;28:3701–8). Disclosures: Xie: Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Li:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Kurzrock:Johnson & Johnson: Honoraria, Research Funding. van Rhee:Johnson & Johnson: Research Funding. Qin:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Reddy:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Qi:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Davis:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Zhou:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership. Puchalski:Johnson & Johnson: Employment, Equity Ownership.

Patterns of Total Costs of Care for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (MM) Patients

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 2656-2656
Author(s):  
Steven R. Arikian ◽  
Dejan Milentijevic ◽  
Gary Binder ◽  
Mara Silvia Monzini ◽  
X Henry Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Direct Costs ◽  
Drug Costs ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Monthly Total ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Introduction: As clinical evidence has mounted in support of novel agents and longer treatment (Tx) durations for patients (pts) with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), questions have arisen regarding the economic impact of extending time to progression (TTP) in these pts, and the cost consequences once pts relapse and move to a second line of Tx. Previous analysis showed that relapsed myeloma pts incurred higher monthly costs once they advanced to later lines of Tx (Gaultney, 2013). There is limited information on the cost patterns of MM pts before and after their first relapse. A claims analysis was performed to evaluate the patterns of total direct costs of care, from Tx initiation until progression, for NDMM patients and for newly relapsed patients treated with novel agents, utilizing time to next therapy (TTNT) as a proxy measure for progression. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using a large US medical and pharmacy claims database, covering > 25 million lives annually. NDMM patients were identified with at least 2 outpatient claims or 1 inpatient medical claim associated with a diagnosis of MM (ICD-9-CM] code 203.0X), with the first such claim used to define the index date. Inclusion criteria required a minimum of 12 months' pre-index enrollment and 6 months' post-index continuous enrollment between 2006 and 2012. Pts with claims for stem cell transplantation (SCT) were excluded, to avoid confounding results from various factors based on timing, costs, and site of care of SCT. The analysis focused on NDMM and relapsed MM pts receiving lenalidomide (LEN)- or bortezomib (BORT)- based Tx, where complete claim history was available from Tx onset to initiation of subsequent Tx. Using methods similar to those described by Gaultney, patients' average monthly costs were determined, including medical (inpatient, ambulatory, and emergency room) and pharmacy (index and other drugs) costs, and total cost patterns over quarterly time periods were calculated. Average Charlson comorbidity scores were determined to compare baseline measures between pt groups. Results: 897 NDMM pts and 280 relapsed MM pts were identified with complete data through initiation of subsequent Tx. Monthly total direct costs for NDMM pts were $15,400 in the first 3 months (mos) of Tx, and declined each quarter, reaching approximately $5,000/mo at 18+ mos. At relapse, monthly costs increased to over $12,000 for the first 3 mos and followed a quarterly pattern of reduction similar to that seen for NDMM pts (Fig 1). Quarterly cost reduction patterns were consistent for patients treated with LEN or BORT for both NDMM and relapsed pts. Pts' total monthly NDMM costs over the full TTNT period averaged $8,942 with LEN vs. $11,139 for BORT (due to 54% higher monthly medical costs for BORT), while monthly drug costs were nearly identical (Table 1). The baseline Charlson comorbidity index was similar between Tx groups in both lines of Tx. Figure 1: Direct monthly costs (medical and pharmacy) for LEN- and BORT-based treatments Figure 1:. Direct monthly costs (medical and pharmacy) for LEN- and BORT-based treatments Table 1: Direct monthly costs for NDMM pts Table 1 Table 1. Conclusions: For a population of NDMM pts receiving either LEN- or BORT-based Tx without SCT, followed until TTNT, total direct monthly costs per pt declined steadily over time, decreasing by 68% from the initial quarter to the period post 18 mos. Costs spiked when pts began 2nd-line therapy, then followed a similar pattern of decline over time. This pattern may suggest that further extending the TTP for NDMM pts may also yield economic benefits for each month extended before relapse. Patterns of cost decline were similar between the LEN and BORT groups, for NDMM and for relapsed patients, although mean monthly total costs were lower for NDMM pts receiving LEN-based Tx due to lower medical costs and similar drug costs. Disclosures Arikian: Genesis Research: Consultancy. Off Label Use: Lenalidomide in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients . Milentijevic:Celgene Corporation: Consultancy. Binder:Celgene Corporation: Employment, Equity Ownership. Monzini:Celgene Corporation: Employment, Equity Ownership. Hu:Celgene Corporation: Employment. Nagarwala:Celgene Corporation: Employment. Hussein:Celgene Corporation: Employment. Corvino:Genesis Research LLC: Consultancy. Surinach:Genesis Research LLC: Consultancy. Usmani:Celgene Corporation: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Millennium: Consultancy, Honoraria; Onyx: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Sanofi: Consultancy; Array BioPharma: Research Funding; Janssen: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Research Funding.

MM-008: A Phase 1 Trial Evaluating Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of Pomalidomide + Low-Dose Dexamethasone in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory and Refractory Multiple Myeloma and Renal Impairment

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 4730-4730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Matous ◽  
David S Siegel ◽  
Sagar Lonial ◽  
R. Donald Harvey ◽  
Claudia Kasserra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Renal Impairment ◽  
Creatinine Clearance ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Platelet Transfusion ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Equity Ownership

Abstract Background: Pomalidomide (POM) is indicated for patients (pts) with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who received ≥ 2 prior therapies including lenalidomide and bortezomib and demonstrated progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last treatment (Tx). Renal impairment (RI) is a common comorbidity of multiple myeloma (MM) occurring in 20% to 40% of pts (Eleutherakis-Papaikovou, et al. Leuk Lymphom, 2007; Knudsen, et al., Eur J Haematol, 2000). POM is extensively metabolized, with < 5% eliminated renally as the parent drug (Hoffmann, et al., Cancer Chemother Pharmacol, 2013). POM in combination with low-dose dexamethasone (LoDEX) has shown efficacy in pts with RRMM and moderate RI (creatinine clearance [CrCl] < 30-44 mL/min), but pts with severe RI (CrCl < 30 mL/min; serum creatinine> 3 mg/dL) were excluded from most trials (Siegel, et al., Blood. 2012; Weisel, et al., J Clin Oncol, 2013). MM-008 is a multicenter, open-label, phase 1 study assessing the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of POM + LoDEX in pts with RRMM and normal or severely impaired renal function. Methods: Pts withRRMM (≥ 1 prior Tx) and normal kidney function or mild RI (creatinine clearance [CrCl] ≥ 60 mL/min; Cohort A—control arm), severe RI (CrCl < 30 mL/min) not requiring dialysis (Cohort B), and severe RI requiring dialysis (Cohort C) were eligible. Cohort A received POM 4 mg, and Cohort B received POM 2 or 4 mg on days 1-21 of a 28-day cycle, following a 3 + 3 dose-escalation design. Cohort B results informed the 4 mg dosing of Cohort C. All cohorts received DEX 40 mg (20 mg for pts aged > 75 yrs) on days 1, 8, 15, and 22. Tx continued until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were defined as any of the following: grade (Gr) 4 neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, Gr 4 thrombocytopenia that is a ≥ 30% decrease in platelets from baseline and requires > 1 platelet transfusion, Gr 3 thrombocytopenia with significant bleeding (requiring hospitalization and/or platelet transfusion), Gr 4 infection, or ≥ Gr 3 other non-hematologic toxicity related to POM. Serial plasma samples were analyzed to generate PK parameters. Updated PK and AE data for all cohorts will be presented. Results: As of July 17, 2014, updated data for 16 treated pts were available (8 in Cohort A; 3 in Cohort B at 2 mg; 4 in Cohort B at 4 mg; and 1 in Cohort C). Median age was 67 yrs (range, 46-76 yrs), 56% were male, all had Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0 or 1, and a median time from diagnosis of 3.8 yrs (range, 0.6-12.5). No DLTs in cycle 1 were reported for any cohort. The most common Gr ≥ 3 adverse events (AEs) were neutropenia, anemia, infection, and fatigue (Table). Median relative dose intensity was consistent across cohorts: 90% (Cohort A), 90% (Cohort B; 2 mg), 100% (Cohort B; 4 mg) and 100% (Cohort C). Three pts discontinued due to AEs (2 in Cohort A and 1 in Cohort B 4 mg); no deaths have occurred during treatment phase. Conclusion: MM-008 is an ongoing trial prospectively evaluating the PK and safety of POM + LoDEX in pts with RRMM and severe RI. Preliminary PK data support mean dose-normalized exposure in pts with RRMM being similar between those with severe RI and those with no or mild RI at the clinical dose of 4 mg; early tolerability data (after one cycle) are encouraging. Table Cohort A(n = 8) Cohort B(n = 3) Cohort B(n = 4) Cohort C(n = 1) Cohort Characteristics POM dose 4 mg 2 mg 4 mg 4 mg CrCl (mL/min) ≥ 60 mL/min < 30 mL/min without dialysis < 30 mL/min without dialysis < 30 mL/min with dialysis Safety Dose-limiting toxicities (n) N/A 0 0 0 Grade 3/4 AEs (n) Neutropenia 4 2 1 0 Anemia 3 1 2 0 Infection 3 2 0 0 Fatigue 2 0 0 0 N/A: Not applicable (4 mg POM is approved dose for population) Disclosures Matous: Celgene Corp: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau. Siegel:Celgene Corp: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Onyx: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Millennium: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau. Lonial:Onyx: Consultancy; BMS: Consultancy; Novartis: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy; Millennium: Consultancy. Harvey:Celgene Corp: Research Funding. Kasserra:Celgene Corp: Employment, Equity Ownership. Li:Celgene Corp: Employment, Equity Ownership. Chen:Celgene Corp: Employment. Doerr:Celgene Corporation: Employment. Sternas:Celgene Corp: Employment, Equity Ownership. Zaki:Celgene : Employment, Equity Ownership. Jacques:Celgene Corp: Employment, Equity Ownership. Shah:Celgene Corp: Consultancy, Research Funding.

Targeted MEK Inhibition in Patients with Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 4775-4775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Heuck ◽  
Yogesh Jethava ◽  
Rashid Z Khan ◽  
Scott Miller ◽  
Alan Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Mapk Pathway ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Genomic Profiling ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Comprehensive Genomic Profiling ◽  
Equity Ownership

Abstract Background: Diagnostic and therapeutic advances have significantly improved the outcomes for multiple myeloma (MM) patients. However, pts who are refractory to or relapse after therapy with immune modulatory drugs and proteasome inhibitors remain a therapeutic challenge. Comprehensive genomic profiling via clinical next generation sequencing (NGS)-based assays studies of MM cases have revealed multiple targetable mutations that were previously unexploited in MM. Methods: Between June 2013 and May 2014 we performed genomic profiling of 351 patients who had progressed after initial therapy to assist physicians in therapy planning. Comprehensive genomic profiling was performed using the FoundationOne¨ or FoundationOne Heme¨ assays. FoundationOne assays 374 cancer-related and 24 frequently rearranged genes via DNA-seq, and FoundationOneHeme assays 405 cancer-related and 31 frequently rearranged genes via DNA-seq as well as 265 frequently rearranged genes by RNA-seq. All samples were sequenced in a CLIA-certified CAP-accredited laboratory to an average depth >500x . Patients with activating alterations of KRAS, NRAS or BRAF were considered for therapy with the targeted agent trametinib (TMTB) as were patients who had a gene expression signature suggesting activation of the MAPK pathway. Retrospective review of this case series was approved by the UAMS institutional review board. Results: We identified 63 patients who underwent treatment with Trametinib. 60 were treated based on activating mutations of KRAS, NRAS or BRAF and 3 were treated based on a GEP signature. The median age was 65 and patients had a median of 5 lines of prior therapy (range 1-20). 38 of 63 patients had prior treatment with Total Therapy. 43 underwent salvage with chemotherapy prior to initiation of TMTB, 15 had salvage transplants, 33 patients were exposed to novel agents (Pomalidomide, Carfilzomib) and 33 had Metronomic therapy before TMTB. 25% of patients were ISS stage 3 and 37% had GEP70 defined high risk. 13 had PET defined extra medullary disease (EMD). 41 patients were administered TMTB monotherapy and 22 received TMTB treatment in combination with other agents. In general the treatment was well tolerated. 10 patients discontinued therapy because of toxicities, 29 discontinued because of disease progression or death. None of the deaths were attributed to TMTB, Best treatment responses were SD in 30, PR in 8, VGPR in 2 and CR in 3 of the 63 pts. For 25 patients with evaluable PET data, treatment resulted in complete resolution of FDG avid lesions in 9 patients and a better than 50% reduction in 15 (Figure 1). We will present updated data on clinical responses as well as toxicities. Conclusions: Treatment with targeted therapy guided by prospective comprehensive genomic profiling across all classes of genomic alterations in this heavily pretreated population of MM patients resulted in an unexpectedly high objective response rate. Observation of CR with TMTB monotherapy further supports continued investigation of this individualized approach to MM management. Disclosures Van Laar: Signal Genetics: Employment, Equity Ownership. Ali:Foundation Medicine, Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Miller:Foundation Medicine, Inc: Employment. Zangari:Norvartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Onyx: Research Funding; Millennium: Research Funding. van Rhee:Millenium: Speakers Bureau; Sanofi: Speakers Bureau; Celgene: Speakers Bureau; Janssen: Speakers Bureau. Morgan:Celgene Corp: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Novartis: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Janssen: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Myeloma UK: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; International Myeloma Foundation: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; The Binding Site: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; MMRF: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.

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