A First-In-Man Phase 1 Study Of CUDC-907, a First-In-Class Chemically-Designed Dual Inhibitor Of PI3K and HDAC In Patients With Refractory Or Relapsed Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 4363-4363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anas Younes ◽  
Ian W. Flinn ◽  
Yasuhiro Oki ◽  
Amanda Copland ◽  
Ali Fattaey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Hdac Inhibitors ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Class I ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Background PI3K and HDAC inhibitors have demonstrated single agent clinical activity in patients (pts) with a variety of B-cell malignancies, including lymphoma and multiple myeloma (MM). Preclinical experiments indicated synergistic effects between HDAC and PI3K pathway inhibitors. CUDC-907 is a chemically-designed small molecule that combines the active hydroxamate moiety of HDAC inhibitors with a PI3K inhibitor morpholinopyrimidine pharmacophore. CUDC-907 potently inhibits class I PI3K (alpha, beta, and delta) as well as HDACs class I and II enzymes. Preclinical experiments demonstrated that CUDC-907 inhibits the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway and compensatory MEK/ERK and STAT3 signaling pathways. CUDC-907 shows greater growth inhibition and proapoptotic activity than single-target PI3K or HDAC inhibitors in both cultured and implanted cancer cells, including human B-cell tumor xenograft models. Here we present the preliminary results of a First-In-Human Phase 1 study of CUDC-907. Methods This is a Phase 1 study using a standard 3+3 dose escalation design. CUDC-907 was orally administered to pts with lymphoma and MM. Patients were eligible if they had relapsed or refractory disease after at least 2 prior regimens and adequate bone marrow and organ functions. The starting dose was 30mg given continuously once daily in 21-day cycles without rest, with planned escalations until the maximum tolerated dose was reached. In the absence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs), pts were allowed to continue treatment until disease progression. DLTs were defined so as to include ≥ Grade 3 adverse events (AE) or any Grade AE resulting in dose delay ≥7 days. Tumor response was assessed every 2 cycles using standard criteria appropriate for the disease type. Blood samples for pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic analyses were collected during Cycle 1. Results At the time of this abstract, 6 pts were treated on study: 3 each at 30 and 60 mg/day dose. The median age was 70 years (range 61-77) and 2 pts had MM, 3 Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and 1 Hodgkin's lymphoma. The median number of prior regimens was 3 (range 2-8) and 3 pts had prior bone marrow transplant. The most common treatment-related AEs were diarrhea (6 pts, Grade 1-3) and thrombocytopenia (5 pts, Grade 1-4). The severity and time to onset of these events appear to be dose-related. In general, thrombocytopenia recovered quickly by withholding treatment and diarrhea was well controlled with loperamide co-administration. However, 1 pt at the 60 mg/day dose level with a history of diabetes and poor co-medication compliance (i.e., loperamide and insulin) developed multiple DLTs including diarrhea (Grade 3), thrombocytopenia (Grade 4) and hyperglycemia (Grade 4). Of the 6 pts, 2 remain on treatment at ≥ 5 cycles with stable disease. CUDC-907 was rapidly transformed to 2 metabolites, M1 and M2, with M2 retaining potent PI3K inhibition activity. While CUDC-907 had low plasma exposure and a short half-life, M2 levels increased during the 24 hour PK sampling period. Conclusion To address AEs and further dose escalate, with consideration of the PK profile of the parent and M2 metabolite, the protocol was modified to include 2 additional dosing schedules: 2x/week and 3x/week administration. In addition, the 30mg continuous daily dose cohort was expanded to further assess the tolerability of this schedule. Updated results from pts treated with the 3 schedules will be presented. Disclosures: Younes: Gilead: Honoraria; Seattle Genetics: Honoraria; Millenium: Honoraria; Celgene: Honoraria; Johnson & Johnson: Honoraria; Pharmacyclics: Honoraria. Fattaey:Curis, Inc.: Employment. Lai:Curis, Inc.: Employment. Laliberte:Curis, Inc.: Employment. Voi:Curis, Inc.: Employment.

Phase I Trial of Combination Therapy with 90Y Ibritumomab Tiuxetan and Gemcitabine in Patients with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 4710-4710
Author(s):  
Hossein Borghaei ◽  
Mitchell Smith ◽  
Michael Millenson ◽  
Danielle Shafer ◽  
Linda Thibodeau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Phase I ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Phase I Trial ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Ibritumomab Tiuxetan ◽  
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Y90-ibritumomab tiuxetan, or Zevalin (Z), is an effective therapy against CD20+ lymphomas and is approved for use in patients with relapsed or refractory low grade, follicular, or transformed B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). Gemcitabine also is active against NHL and is a potent radiation sensitizer. We are conducting a phase I trial to assess the safety of concomitant administration of Z and gemcitabine in patients with NHL. Nine patients in three cohorts will be treated with 250 mg/m2 of gemcitabine IV on days 1 and 8 of the Z treatment program of rituximab + In 111-ibritumomab on day 1 and rituximab + Y90 ibritumomab on day 8, with Z at 0.2, 0.3 or 0.4 mCi/kg respectively. The next cohort can only accrue after all patients in the prior cohort have hematologic toxicity that has recovered to grade 0–2 or after 60 days from the date of the last treated patient in the previous cohort. Once it is confirmed that a Z dose of 0.4 mg/kg can be safely administered with gemcitabine 250 mg/m2, Z will remain constant at 0.4 mCi/kg while gemcitabine will be escalated according to a Bayesian based system. Response evaluation is by standard criteria. Eligibility criteria include: any histology of recurrent NHL (not candidates for high dose therapy), platelets ≥ 150,000/ul; < 25% bone marrow involvement by lymphoma; prior radiation to <25% radiation of bone marrow and no prior bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Seven patients have been treated thus far, four with follicular NHL (FL) and three with diffuse large B cell (DLBCL). Median age is 74 (range 55–82). The median number of prior treatments is 3 (range 1–6). The first three patients received Z at 0.2 mCi/kg, next three patients 0.3 mCi/kg and the seventh patient has received standard 0.4 mCi/kg of Z, all with 250 mg/m2 of gemcitabine on days 1 and 8. Toxicity has consisted of: one grade 3 and two grade 2 neutropenia in the first three weeks, three grade 3 leukopenia and one grade 2 in the first 4 weeks of the trial, three grade 2 anemia (one patient has remained with grade 2 anemia for 14 weeks), four grade 2 thrombocytopenia in weeks 6 through 12, and one grade 3 thrombocytopenia in weeks 8&9 resolving to grade 2 (this patient received standard dose of Z). One grade 3 infection occurred, unrelated to the protocol or the study drugs. No grade 3 or 4 non-hematologic toxicity has been seen. In follow up, two patients with FL and one with DLBCL achieved CRu. Two patients with DLBCL and one with FL have progressed. One patient with FL is not yet evaluable. Conclusion: Our preliminary findings suggest that Zevalin can be safely combined with gemcitabine 250 mg/m2 in the treatment of patients with NHL. Accrual to the cohort with full dose Zevalin and gemcitabine is continuing.

Phase I trial of combination therapy with 90Y ibritumomab tiuxetan and gemcitabine in patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 17514-17514
Author(s):  
H. Borghaei ◽  
M. Smith ◽  
M. Millenson ◽  
K. Krieger ◽  
A. Rogatko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Phase I ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Phase I Trial ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Non Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Grade 3

17514 Background: Zevalin (Z) is an effective therapy in patients with relapsed or refractory low grade, follicular, or transformed B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). Gemcitabine (gem) also is active against NHL and is a potent radiation sensitizer. We are conducting a phase I trial to assess the safety of concomitant administration of Z and gem in patients with NHL. Methods: The starting gem dose is 250 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8. Nine patients in three cohorts will be treated with 250 mg/m2 of gem with 0.2, 0.3 or 0.4 mCi/kg of Z. The next cohort can accrue after all patients in the prior cohort have hematologic toxicity has recovered to grade 2 or after 60 days from the date of the last treated patient in the previous cohort. Once it is confirmed that a Z dose of 0.4 mg/kg can be safely administered with gem 250 mg/m2, gem will be escalated according to a Bayesian based system. Response evaluation is based on the International Workshop on Standardized Response Criteria for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Eligibility criteria include: any histology of recurrent NHL (not candidates for high dose therapy), platelets ≥ 150,000/ul; < 25% bone marrow involvement by lymphoma; prior radiation to < 25% radiation of bone marrow and no prior bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Results: Five patients have been treated thus far, two with follicular NHL (FL) and three with diffuse large B cell (DLBCL). Median age is 75 (range 55–82). The median number of prior treatments is 2 (range 1–6). One patient with DLBCL is not evaluable. The first three patients received 0.2 mCi/kg and next two patients 0.3 mCi/kg of Zevalin. Toxicity consists of grades 2 & 3 myelosuppression in the first 3 weeks in 3 pts. due to gem and then of grade 2 in 1 pt. at 6 to 8 weeks as is usually seen with Z. One grade 3 leukopenia and one grade 2 thrombocytopenia have been observed resolving within one week. One grade 3 infection occurred, unrelated to the protocol or the study drugs. No grade 3 or 4 non-hematologic toxicity has been seen. In follow up, two patients with FL and one with DLBCL achieved CRu. One patient with DLBCL has progressed and one is not yet evaluable. Conclusions: Our preliminary findings suggest that Z can be safely combined with gem 250 mg/m2 in the treatment of patients with NHL. Dose escalation to full dose Zevalin and then of gemcitabine is continuing. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Phase 1 study of the selective BTK inhibitor zanubrutinib in B-cell malignancies and safety and efficacy evaluation in CLL

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (11) ◽  
pp. 851-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantine S. Tam ◽  
Judith Trotman ◽  
Stephen Opat ◽  
Jan A. Burger ◽  
Gavin Cull ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
B Cell ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
B Cell Malignancies ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
End Points ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Zanubrutinib is a potent and highly selective inhibitor of Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK). In this first-in-human, open-label, multicenter, phase 1 study, patients in part 1 (3 + 3 dose escalation) had relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies and received zanubrutinib 40, 80, 160, or 320 mg once daily or 160 mg twice daily. Part 2 (expansion) consisted of disease-specific cohorts, including treatment-naive or relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). The primary end points were safety and tolerability, and definition of the maximum tolerated dose (part 1). Additional end points included pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and preliminary efficacy. Reported herein are results from 144 patients enrolled in the dose-finding and CLL/SLL cohorts. No dose-limiting toxicities occurred in dose escalation. Median BTK occupancy in peripheral blood mononuclear cells was &gt;95% at all doses. Sustained complete (&gt;95%) BTK occupancy in lymph node biopsy specimens was more frequent with 160 mg twice daily than 320 mg once daily (89% vs 50%; P = .0342). Consequently, 160 mg twice daily was selected for further investigation. With median follow-up of 13.7 months (range, 0.4-30.5 months), 89 CLL/SLL patients (94.7%) remain on study. Most toxicities were grade 1/2; neutropenia was the only grade 3/4 toxicity observed in &gt;2 patients. One patient experienced a grade 3 subcutaneous hemorrhage. Among 78 efficacy-evaluable CLL/SLL patients, the overall response rate was 96.2% (95% confidence interval, 89.2-99.2). Estimated progression-free survival at 12 months was 100%. Zanubrutinib demonstrated encouraging activity in CLL/SLL patients, with a low incidence of major toxicities. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT02343120.

Lenalidomide Monotherapy in Relapsed or Refractory Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (30) ◽  
pp. 4952-4957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter H. Wiernik ◽  
Izidore S. Lossos ◽  
Joseph M. Tuscano ◽  
Glen Justice ◽  
Julie M. Vose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Large B Cell

PurposeThe major cause of death in aggressive lymphoma is relapse or nonresponse to initial therapy. Lenalidomide has activity in a variety of hematologic malignancies, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). We report the results of a phase II, single-arm, multicenter trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of lenalidomide oral monotherapy in patients with relapsed or refractory aggressive NHL.Patients and MethodsPatients were treated with oral lenalidomide 25 mg once daily on days 1 to 21, every 28 days, for 52 weeks, until disease progression or intolerance. The primary end point was response; secondary end points included duration of response, progression-free survival (PFS), and safety.ResultsForty-nine patients with a median age of 65 years received lenalidomide in this study. The most common histology was diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (53%), and patients had received a median of four prior treatment regimens for NHL. An objective response rate of 35% was observed in 49 treated patients, including a 12% rate of complete response/unconfirmed complete response. Responses were observed in each aggressive histologic subtype tested (diffuse large B-cell, follicular center grade 3, mantle cell, and transformed lymphomas). Of patients with stable disease or partial response at first assessment, 25% improved with continued treatment. Estimated median duration of response was 6.2 months, and median PFS was 4.0 months. The most common grade 4 adverse events were neutropenia (8.2%) and thrombocytopenia (8.2%); the most common grade 3 adverse events were neutropenia (24.5%), leukopenia (14.3%), and thrombocytopenia (12.2%).ConclusionOral lenalidomide monotherapy is active in relapsed or refractory aggressive NHL, with manageable side effects.

ARRY-520 Shows Durable Responses in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma in a Phase 1 Dose-Escalation Study

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 1860-1860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jatin J Shah ◽  
Jeffrey Zonder ◽  
Adam Cohen ◽  
Robert Z. Orlowski ◽  
Raymond Alexanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Febrile Neutropenia ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Safety Profile ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Acceptable Safety Profile ◽  
Heavily Pretreated ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Abstract 1860 Background: ARRY-520 is a potent, selective inhibitor of kinesin spindle protein (KSP, eg5) which is required for cell cycle progression through mitosis. Treatment with ARRY-520 arrests cells in mitosis with subsequent induction of apoptosis due to degradation of survival signals during mitotic arrest. Cancers, such as multiple myeloma (MM), that depend on the short-lived survival protein Myeloid cell leukemia (MCL)-1 are highly sensitive to treatment with ARRY-520 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, pharmacokinetics (PK), preliminary efficacy and biological activity of ARRY-520 administered intravenously on Days 1 and 2 every 2 weeks without/with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) support. Eligible patients (pts) had relapsed or refractory MM with ≥ 2 prior lines of therapy (including both bortezomib [BTZ] and an immunomodulatory [IMiD] agent), unless refusing or ineligible for this therapy. Cohorts were enrolled in a classical 3+3 dose escalation design. Results: Enrollment in this Phase 1 study is complete. Thirty-one pts have been treated, with a median age of 60 years (range 43–79) and a median of 6 prior regimens (range 2–16). All pts received a prior proteasome inhibitor (30 pts BTZ, 4 pts carfilzomib) and an IMiD-based agent (28 pts lenalidomide, 23 pts thalidomide). Twenty-four pts had an autologous stem cell transplant. The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was determined to be 1.25 mg/m2/day without G-CSF. As neutropenia was the dose-limiting toxicity (DLT), dose escalation with G-CSF support was conducted and the MTD for ARRY-520 with G-CSF was determined to be 1.5 mg/m2/day. At the MTD, 1 of 7 pts had a DLT of febrile neutropenia. At doses above the MTD, additional DLTs of Grade 3 mucositis and Grade 3 corneal disorder were observed. ARRY-520 demonstrated an acceptable safety profile. The most commonly reported treatment-related adverse events (AEs) included hematologic events (anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia), as well as anorexia, blurred vision, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, febrile neutropenia, mucositis, nausea and rash. No treatment-related AEs of neuropathy or alopecia were reported at the MTD. ARRY-520 has been dosed over extended periods of time (to date, median 7 cycles [range 1–44]), with no evidence of cumulative toxicity. The plasma concentrations of ARRY-520 were determined over a 7-day period during Cycle 1 following the Day 1 and 2 infusions of ARRY-520. The preliminary noncompartmental PK parameter estimates in this population were similar to those observed in prior oncology studies. The PK was characterized by low clearance (CL = 2.2 L/hr/m2) and a large volume of distribution (Vss = 232 L/m2). The t1/2 of elimination was very long (67 hrs). Concentrations were typically maintained above the in vitro IC50 for KSP inhibition for ≥ 7 days suggesting therapeutically active concentrations of drug were maintained in pts for sustained periods. Further analyses of PK relative to safety and activity are on-going. ARRY-520 showed activity as a single agent across a range of doses in this heavily pretreated population (31 evaluable pts) with 3 confirmed partial responses (PR) and 1 confirmed minimal response (MR) per International Melanoma Working Group (IMWG) and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EMBT) criteria. PRs had a median of 7 prior therapies (range 2–8). Responses were durable; to date, the durations of responses for PRs were 3.4+ months (mos), 11.9+ mos and 12.0 mos, respectively. Of interest, the time to response with ARRY-520 was prolonged, with a median time to PR of 3.7 mos (range 3.7–8.1). Notably, responses were observed in pts refractory to multiple standard-of-care agents. In addition, 4 pts experienced a best response of stable disease (SD) lasting ≥ 10 mos. To date, 5 pts remain on study, including 2 of 3 PRs. Conclusions: In this Phase 1 study, ARRY-520 shows promising evidence of clinical activity, with a long duration of response and an acceptable safety profile in heavily pretreated MM Patients. A Phase 2 portion of the study is ongoing to obtain additional information on the efficacy, safety and biological effects of ARRY-520 at 1.5 mg/m2/day with G-CSF support. Disclosures: Shah: Array BioPharma: Consultancy, Research Funding; Celgene: Consultancy; Onyx: Consultancy, Research Funding. Off Label Use: ARRY-520. Zonder:Millenium: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Celgene: Speakers Bureau; Medtronics: Honoraria; Amgen: Consultancy. Cohen:Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria; Millenium: Consultancy, Honoraria; Onyx: Consultancy, Honoraria. Orlowski:Array BioPharma: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Alexanian:Array BioPharma: Research Funding. Thomas:Array BioPharma: Research Funding; Centecor: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding; Immunomedics: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; Millenium: Research Funding. Weber:Array BioPharma: Research Funding. Kaufman:Keryx: Consultancy; Celgene: Research Funding; Merck: Research Funding. Walker:Array BioPharma: Employment, Equity Ownership. Litwiler:Array BioPharma: Employment. Karan:Array BioPharma: Employment. Hilder:a: Employment. Ptaszynski:Array BioPharma Inc.: Consultancy. Lonial:Millenium: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy; Novartis: Consultancy; Bristol Myers Squibb: Consultancy; Onyx: Consultancy; Merck: Consultancy.

scholarly journals A Phase 1 Study Investigating AFM11 in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory B Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Preliminary Results

Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 3969-3969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galina Salogub ◽  
Jiri Mayer ◽  
Frantisek Folber ◽  
Sebastian Grosicki ◽  
Aleksander B Skotnicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
The Third ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ongoing Phase

Abstract Background AFM11 is a bispecific, tetravalent T cell-engaging antibody construct binding to CD19 on B cell origin malignant cells such as B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) and to CD3 on T cells. By engaging CD3-positive T cells, AFM11 elicits T cell-mediated killing of CD19-positive (CD19+) leukemia and lymphoma cells. In vivo anti-tumor activity of AFM11 was investigated in a Raji tumor xenograft model in non-obese diabetic/severe combined immunodeficiency (NOD/scid) mice reconstituted with human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). Tumor growth in all AFM11-treated animal groups was significantly reduced. In the highest dose group, all animals achieved complete tumor remission. (Reusch et al., 2015). An ongoing Phase 1 study assesses safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD) and preliminary efficacy of AFM11 in patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) CD19+ B-ALL. Methods Patients (pts) with relapsed or refractory CD19+ B-ALL are being enrolled into escalating cohorts of 1-6 pts. The primary objective of the study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of AFM11 administered as a 2-week continuous intravenous (CIV) infusion. AFM11 is administered over the first 2 weeks (wks) of each 4 wk cycle for up to 3 cycles. Pts with rapidly progressing disease receive pre-treatment with 200 mg cyclophosphamide and 10 mg/m2 dexamethasone over 3-5 days before initiating AFM11. A lower starting dose is employed during the first wk of cycle 1 and escalated to a target dose during the second wk of cycle 1 and all subsequent cycles. An accelerated titration design is used until toxicity is observed, followed by a classical 3+3 design. PD activity is assessed by flow cytometry of peripheral blood lymphocytes and serum cytokine measurements. Tumor response is evaluated by local bone marrow and peripheral blood laboratory results between days 15 and 18 of each cycle. Results As of June 29, 2018, fourteen pts (8 female/6 male) have been treated in 5 cohorts. The median age is 41.5 years (range 19-67) and the median number of prior therapies is 5 (range 1-12). AFM11 was well-tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) observed in the first 5 cohorts. The study switched to 3+3 design in cohort 3 due to the occurrence of grade 2 AFM11-related events in cohort 2. Enrollment into cohort 6 is ongoing and the MTD has not yet been reached. The most frequent (≥2 pts) AFM11-related adverse events were pyrexia (29%), myalgia (14%), and tremor (14%). Most of the events were Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v4.03 grade 1-2, with one grade 3 and no grade 4 events observed. Transient and reversible neurological events occurred in 3 of 14 (21%) pts: grade 1 paresthesia (n=1), grade 1/grade 2 tremor (n=1 each), grade 2 lethargy (n=1); and grade 3 altered state of consciousness (n=1). The grade 3 event occurred during the third cycle of treatment and was managed with treatment interruption and steroids and resolved within 48 hours. The pt then completed the third cycle at a reduced AFM11 dose without incident. Peripheral B cell reductions were observed in multiple pts in cohorts 4 and 5 and notable cytokine release was detected in two pts. Two pts achieved complete remission with complete hematological recovery (CR): one pt in cohort 4 achieved CR after the first cycle and progressed 2 wks later; one pt in cohort 5 achieved CR after the first cycle which was sustained after the second and third cycles and was assessed as minimal residual disease (MRD) negative after cycle 3. As a result, this pt became eligible to receive stem cell transplantation upon study completion. Both CR pts had peripheral B-cell aplasia after the first few days of treatment. Updated data will be presented. Conclusions The CD19/CD3-targeting tetravalent bispecific T cell engager AFM11 was well-tolerated in pts with R/R B-ALL across the first 5 cohorts of an ongoing Phase 1 study, and the MTD has not been reached. Pyrexia was the most frequently observed related adverse event. Transient neurological events were observed and were consistent with those associated with other CD19-targeted therapies. Peripheral B cell reductions and complete remissions observed in pts treated in the higher dose cohorts suggest that AFM11 is active in pts with R/R B-ALL and that the study is nearing determination of the therapeutic dose and schedule. Disclosures Salogub: Affimed: Research Funding. Mayer:Novartis: Research Funding; Roche: Research Funding; Eisai: Research Funding; Johnson & Johnson: Research Funding; Affimed: Research Funding. Folber:Affimed: Research Funding. Grosicki:Affimed: Research Funding. Skotnicki:Affimed: Research Funding. Prochwicz:Affimed: Research Funding. Myasnikov:Affimed: Research Funding. Gural:Affimed: Research Funding. Schoenborn-Kellenberger:Affimed: Consultancy. Brindley:Affimed: Consultancy. Knackmuss:Affimed: Employment. Schwarz:Affimed: Employment. Schmich:Affimed: Employment. Choe-Juliak:Affimed: Employment. Strassz:Affimed: Employment. Alland:Affimed: Employment. Doubek:AbbVie: Consultancy, Research Funding; Gilead: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria; Roche: Consultancy, Honoraria; Affimed: Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy.

scholarly journals A Phase 1 Study of the BET-Bromodomain Inhibitor OTX015 in Patients with Advanced Acute Leukemia

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 117-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hervé Dombret ◽  
Claude Preudhomme ◽  
Céline Berthon ◽  
Emmanuel Raffoux ◽  
Xavier Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Acute Leukemia ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Normal Karyotype ◽  
Refractory Anemia ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Rationale: BET-bromodomain (BRD) proteins play a major role in the epigenetic regulation of gene transcription, notably of genes with superenhancer promoter regions including many oncogenes, such as MYC. OTX015 is a specific BRD 2, 3 and 4 inhibitor that blocks oncogene transcription, and triggers growth inhibition and apoptosis in acute leukemia cell lines and patient cells in vitro (Braun et al. ASH Annual Meeting 2013). Based on these findings, a Phase 1 study of OTX015 was designed for patients with advanced acute leukemia. Patients & Methods: Patients with various unselected relapsed/refractory leukemia subtypes for which no standard therapy options were available were enrolled in this ongoing Phase 1 study. Patients aged < 60 years had to have failed at least two lines of therapy and those aged >60 years at least one line. At least 5% bone marrow leukemic blasts were required at study entry. OTX015 was given orally, daily for 14 days of 21-day cycles (cy). The dose was escalated from 10 to 160 mg daily (QD) according to a standard 3+3 dose-escalation design, to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or biologically optimal dose. A BID schedule was tested at dose level (DL) 4 (40 mg x 2) and a continuous schedule at 120 mg. Pharmacokinetics was studied on day 1 and residual concentrations were measured on days 2, 8 and 15. Responses were assessed on blood and bone marrow aspirations at baseline, days 8, 22 and 43. Blasts at baseline and day 8 were stored for pharmacodynamic biomarker evaluation. Cytogenetic and molecular markers were collected based on center practice. Results: From January 2013 to June 2014, 36 patients were treated over 6 dose levels: 33 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), 2 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and 1 with refractory anemia with excess blasts. Median age was 70 years (range 19-85), 20 patients were male, 29 patients had ECOG 0-1, and 16 AML patients had normal karyotype. Patients had a median of 2 prior therapy lines (range 1-4). The median number of OTX015 cycles administered was 2 (range 1-14+), including 9 patients with >3 cycles. Among the 28 patients evaluable for dose limiting toxicity (DLT), no DLTs were observed through DL5 (120 mg QD). The MTD was exceeded at DL6 (160 mg QD) with one patient experiencing grade 3 diarrhea and another grade 3 fatigue and anorexia. The main toxicities were non-cumulative grade 1-2 gastrointestinal events (6 patients diarrhea, 3 dysgueusia, 3 abdominal pain, 3 nausea, 1 anorexia), hyperglycemia (3 patients), coagulation factor VII decrease (6 patients) and direct bilirubin increase (3 patients) (two latter AEs asymptomatic). These toxicities were mainly observed at QD doses above 80 mg and with 40 mg BID. Dose proportional plasma concentrations were observed and trough concentrations > 500 nM (in vitro active concentrations) were regularly observed from 80 mg/day. Clinically relevant activity was reported in 5 AML patients treated at 10, 40 and 80 mg, including one sustained CR from cy 4 to cy 12 (40 mg QD) and one CR with incomplete platelet recovery (CRp) from cy 2 to cy 5 (80 mg QD). Two patients (10 mg QD, 40 mg QD) had partial blast clearance (disappearance of peripheral blasts and decrease >50% in bone marrow blast percentage) and the remaining patient (40 mg BID) had gum hypertrophy resolution. Four of these 5 patients had secondary or therapy-related AML, 4 had normal karyotype and 2 had an NPM1 gene mutation. Conclusions: OTX015 single agent exhibits antileukemic activity over a wide range of DLs and plasma concentrations in patients with advanced AML. MTD is exceeded at 160 mg QD. The safe recommended dose and schedule is close to being identified. Central extensive molecular marker analysis is being performed and will be prospectively implemented in an expansion cohort. Updated data will be presented and will include correlations between regimen, pharmacokinetics, clinical activity and molecular profile. Table Dose (Schedule) N pts evaluable Evidence of activity DLT 10 QD (14/21) 3 1 20 QD (14/21) 3 40 QD(14/21) 4 1 (CR) 80 QD(14/21) 3 2 (1 CRp) 40 BID (14/21) 6 1 120 QD (14/21) 3 120 QD (21/21) 3 160 QD (14/21) 3 Diarrhea (1) Anorexia/fatigue (1) Disclosures Dombret: Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Preudhomme:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Berthon:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Raffoux:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Thomas:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Vey:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Gomez-Roca:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Ethell:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Yee:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Bourdel:Oncoethix SA: Employee of study CRO Other. Herait:Oncoethix SA: CMO and Shareholder Other. Michallet:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Recher:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Roumier:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding. Quesnel:Oncoethix SA: Research Funding.

scholarly journals Phase 1 Study of Bisthianostat, an Orally Efficacious Pan-HDAC Inhibitor: Part Results of Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 5591-5591
Author(s):  
Hong-Hui Huang ◽  
Jian Hou ◽  
Yang-Ming Zhang ◽  
Yu-Bo Zhou ◽  
Li Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Hdac Inhibitor ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Human Study ◽  
Weekly Schedule ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Expansion Phase ◽  
Grade 3

Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematological malignancy. This disease remains incurable as nearly all patients will relapse and become refractory to established MM therapy. Thus, new treatment option for relapsed or refractory (R/R) MM is needed, particularly those with different mechanisms of action. One such approach is to inhibit histone deacetylase (HDAC) and produce synergistic anti-myeloma activity via mechanisms of epigenetic modulations. In 2015, panobinostat was approved by US FDA as the first HDACi to treat R/R MM in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone. Bisthianostat is a novel bisthiazole-based HDACi evolved from the thiazole-thiazoline cap group in natural product Largazole (Nan et al., ACS Med Chem Lett. 2014). It is orally available and displayed inhibition against a series of MM cell lines. Here we presented preliminary in-human findings from CH-020PI study, an ongoing phase 1 study of bisthianostat. (Trial registered at ClinicalTrial.gov: NCT03618602) Methods: CH-020PI is a first-in-human study to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of bisthianostat in R/R MM patients. It is a single center, open-label, single arm, dose escalating phase I study. A standard 3+3 cohort design with 100mg as the starting dose was used to determine the maximum tolerated dose of bisthianostat. This study comprised two phases: a pharmacokinetics phase and an expansion phase. In the pharmacokinetics phase, a single-dose of bisthianostat was administered on day 1, and then multiple-dose was administered on a twice-weekly schedule for 4 consecutive weeks. Patients in the expansion phase received continuous bisthianostat twice weekly until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicities. Results: Until 30 June 2019, 8 patients were enrolled at 3 dose levels from 100 to 400mg. The median age at enrollment was 62 years (range, 51-70 years). The median number of previous lines of therapy was 5 (range, 2-6). Per protocol, all of 8 patients were evaluable for pharmacokinetics, toxicities and efficacy. In the pharmacokinetic evaluation, for all the 8 patients tested at day 1, the peak concentration of bisthianostat was reached within 2.3 hours; half life time were around 4 hours; bisthianostat uptake represented by AUClast were in good proportion to the level of dose as 100, 200 and 400mg, respectively. Similar results were observed at day 28. Any grade hematological treatment-related adverse events (AEs) occurred in 4 of 8 patients (50%), while grade 3/4 hematological AEs occurred in 2 (25%) patients. Any grade non-hematological treatment-emergent AEs were observed in 3 (37.5%) patients; no grade 3/4 non-hematological AEs were reported. No patient discontinued the treatment of bisthianostat due to AEs. Except patient 007 (200mg cohort) experienced a grade 2 nausea, no patients experienced diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. It is worthy to note that gastrointestinal toxicity is common with the use of panobinostat, a FDA-approved HDAC inhibitor. Overall single-agent efficacy was modest, and stable disease (SD) was observed in 4 (50%) patients. At the time of data cut-off for statistical analysis, no dose-limiting toxicity has been observed. Conclusions: Bisthianostat proved to be well absorbed and tolerated. It exhibited modest anti-tumor efficacy in our cohort of heavily pretreated patients with R/R MM. This phase I clinical trial is currently ongoing, and future trials should compare different doses and schedules of the combination in order to optimize the treatment tolerability and enhance its efficacy. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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