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 the IDH1m Inhibitor FT-2102 As a Single Agent in Patients with IDH1m Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1453-1453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Watts ◽  
Maria R. Baer ◽  
Jay Yang ◽  
Shira Dinner ◽  
Sangmin Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Human Tissue ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Background: Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 mutations (IDH1m) occur in 7-14% of AML patients and 3% of MDS patients and produce 2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG), an oncometabolite that impairs differentiation. FT-2102 is an oral, highly potent, selective small molecule inhibitor of mutated IDH1, with the therapeutic potential to restore normal cellular differentiation. Herein, we present preclinical and clinical data from an ongoing Phase 1/2 study of single-agent (SA) FT-2102 in patients with IDH1m AML and MDS (CT.gov: NCT02719574). Methods: Extensive pre-clinical evaluations were performed on FT-2102, including CYP interactions in-vivo in rat and in-vitro in human tissue and in-vivo QTc toxicology in monkeys. The clinical Phase 1 study was initiated to evaluate the safety, PK/PD, and antileukemic activity of FT-2102 in patients with IDH1m AML or MDS and included both dose escalation and expansion phases. FT-2102 was administered daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Eligibility criteria included: IDH1m AML/MDS [relapsed/refractory (R/R) or treatment naïve (TN) for whom standard therapy was contraindicated], adequate liver and renal function, no prior IDH1 inhibitors, and no restrictions for concomitant non-anticancer medications. Investigator-assessed responses were per modified IWG 2003/2006 criteria. Efficacy was assessed at Cycle 2 Day 1 and as clinically indicated thereafter. Adverse events (AEs) were assessed throughout the study per NCI CTCAE version 4.03. Results: Evaluation of FT-2102 in in-vivo rat and in-vitro human tissue indicated hepatic metabolism by CYP enzymes (CPY3A4, 2C9, 1A1) as the major route of excretion. Animal toxicology studies predicted the threshold for QTc risk occurred at exposures >5.5 fold higher than the murine exposure at which 90% 2-HG reduction was observed. In the clinical study, at the time of the data cutoff, 31 patients (pts) had been treated with SA FT-2102, with a median of 3 mo. on treatment (range: 0.2 to 20 mo.). Of the 31pts treated, 25 had AML (22 R/R; 3 TN) and 6 had MDS (4 R/R; 2 TN). The median number of prior anti-leukemia therapies was 2 (range: 0-9) for AML pts and 1 (range: 0-4) for MDS pts. FT-2102 doses were: 150 mg QD (n=8), 300 mg QD (n=4), 150 mg BID (n=16), and 100 mg QD with food (n=3). Eighteen pts discontinued treatment, most commonly due to death (n=5), progressive disease (n=5), HSCT (n=3), or lack of response (n=3). Severe (≥Grade 3) AEs occurring in >5% of pts included thrombocytopenia (26%), febrile neutropenia (23%), anemia (19%), pneumonia (13%), neutropenia (7%), hypokalemia (7%), pyrexia (7%) and leukocytosis (6%). Three pts had differentiation syndrome (IDH-DS), which resolved with temporary interruption of FT-2102, treatment with dexamethasone, hydroxyurea, and supportive care in all three. One pt had transient QTcF prolongation (Grade 3) which resolved with temporary interruption of FT-2102 and cessation of suspected concomitant medications. Eight pts died on treatment or within 28 days of the last dose, with no deaths considered related to FT-2102. No DLTs were observed during dose escalation. Selection of FT-2102 150 mg BID as the RP2D was supported by PK and PD data. Durable steady-state (Css) achieved by Week 2 was well below the threshold for QTc risk predicted by preclinical studies. The predicted IC90 was confirmed with prompt and durable 2-HG reduction to normal levels by C2D1 at the RP2D. Table 1 shows the Investigator-assessed ORR per IWG. Responses have been observed from 1 to 6 months on treatment, with stable disease observed beyond 6 months; 42% of the patients remain on treatment. Conclusions: FT-2102 preclinical evaluations suggest a low risk of clinically significant CYP-mediated drug-drug interaction and QTc prolongation. SA FT-2102 is well tolerated in AML and MDS, with 150 mg BID selected as the RP2D based on safety, PK and PD (2-HG) response. Significant clinical activity has been observed in heavily pre-treated and in TN patients, both in AML and MDS. FT-2102 continues being investigated at a dose of 150 mg BID in a Phase 2 study. Three SA Phase 2 cohorts are currently open for enrollment in R/R AML, AML/MDS with CR/CRi (i.e., with MRD), and in pts with R/R MDS/AML with prior exposure to an IDH1m inhibitor. Data updates will be available at the time of presentation. Disclosures Lee: LAM Therapeutics: Research Funding; Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc: Consultancy; AstraZeneca: Consultancy; Clinipace: Consultancy; Amgen: Consultancy. Schiller:Celator/Jazz Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Research Funding. Ferrell:Incyte: Research Funding. Kelly:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Li:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Sweeney:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Watson:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Mohamed:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Cortes:Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding; Daiichi Sankyo: Consultancy, Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding; Astellas Pharma: Consultancy, Research Funding; Arog: Research Funding.

scholarly journals A Phase 1 Study of Lenzilumab, a humaneered recombinant Anti-Human Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony- Stimulating Factor (anti-hGM-CSF) Antibody, for Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 4234-4234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrinal M Patnaik ◽  
David A Sallman ◽  
Abhishek A Mangaonkar ◽  
Rachel Heuer ◽  
Jeffery Hirvela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Clinical Benefit ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Gm Csf ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Grade 3

BACKGROUND: CMML is a myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm with a median survival of 32 months and no therapies that improve its natural history. We have previously demonstrated that CMML bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMNCs) are hypersensitive to GM-CSF and that the GM-CSF axis is a viable therapeutic target (Padron et al., Blood 2013). Lenzilumab is a novel, humaneered IgG1κ monoclonal antibody, with high affinity for human GM-CSF that has activity in preclinical models of CMML. We report a Phase 1 clinical trial testing the safety and preliminary efficacy of this agent in CMML. METHODS: The study was approved by scientific and ethical review boards. This was a multicenter Phase 1 study designed to evaluate the safety and determine the recommended phase 2 dose of lenzilumab in subjects with CMML. Dose escalation proceeded using a standard 3+3 study design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Three dose cohorts included 200 mg, 400 mg, and 600 mg, were given IV on day 1 and 15 of cycle 1 and then only on day 1 of subsequent 28-day cycles. Key inclusion criteria included a WHO-defined diagnosis of CMML and a platelet count greater than 20 x103 cells/dL. Response was evaluated utilizing the MDS/MPN International Working Group Criteria (Savona Blood 2015). Pharmacokinetic analysis and pharmacodynamics were evaluated by pSTAT5 by flow cytometry. RESULTS: Between July 2016 and June 2018, a total of 15 patients were enrolled. The median age at study entry was 74 years (range 52-85) and 80% were male. Nine patients were classified as CMML-0, 3 as CMML-1, and 3 as CMML-2. Seventy three percent of patients had normal cytogenetics or -Y. The most commonly mutated genes at screening included TET2 60%, ASXL1 53%, SRSF2 47%, and RAS pathway (i.e. NRAS or CBL) mutations 40%. Nine patients were previously treated with hypomethylating agents and/or experimental therapies, 3 were treated with hydroxyurea only, and 3 were untreated. The mean Hgb was 9.7g/dL (7.6-14g/dL), the mean platelet count was 147 x103 cells/dL (16-942 x103 cells/dL), and 66% of cases were MPN-CMML by the French-American-British classification at study entry. Three patients were enrolled at each dose level and an additional 6 patients were enrolled at 600mg as planned. Consistent with prior studies of lenzilumab, no dose limiting toxicities were identified and no treatment emergent grade 3 or 4 toxicities were reported. The mean duration on therapy was 221.8 days (14-787 days) and the majority of patients discontinued study drug because of disease progression or lack of response (69%). Five of 15 (33%) patients enrolled achieved clinical benefit by MDS/MPN IWG criteria with 3 platelet responses, 1 neutrophil response, and 1 spleen response. An additional patient had bone marrow myeloblast reduction from 6% to 1% which allowed that patient to undergo allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Clinical response was not statistically associated with somatic mutations or changes in pSTAT5 between screening and cycle 3. However, 3 of 4 patients with NRAS mutation achieved clinical benefit or had clinical meaningful bone marrow myeloblast reductions. CONCLUSION: Lenzilumab is well tolerated in patients with CMML, with no grade 3 or 4 treatment emergent adverse events or DLTs reported. Durable clinical benefit was achieved in 33% of patients and one patient was bridged to allogenic transplant, providing proof of concept that GM-CSF inhibition has activity in CMML. The favorable safety and activity profile of lenzilumab warrants future evaluation as part of a combination regimen targeted to specific subtypes more likely to respond, including patients with NRAS mutations. Disclosures Patnaik: Stem Line Pharmaceuticals.: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Sallman:Celgene: Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Celyad: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Incyte: Speakers Bureau; Abbvie: Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Speakers Bureau; Jazz: Research Funding. Al-Kali:Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Research Funding. Komrokji:celgene: Consultancy; Agios: Consultancy; JAZZ: Consultancy; Novartis: Speakers Bureau; JAZZ: Speakers Bureau; pfizer: Consultancy; DSI: Consultancy; Incyte: Consultancy. Lo:Humanigen: Employment. Durrant:Humanigen: Employment. Chappell:Humanigen: Employment. Ahmed:Humanigen: Employment. List:Celgene: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding.

Clinical Safety and Activity In a Phase 1 Study of CAL-101, An Isoform-Selective Inhibitor of Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase P110δ, In Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 1777-1777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Kahl ◽  
John C. Byrd ◽  
Ian W. Flinn ◽  
Nina Wagner-Johnston ◽  
Stephen Spurgeon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Selective Inhibitor ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels

Abstract Abstract 1777 Introduction: The class I phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3Ks) regulate cellular functions relevant to oncogenesis. Expression of the PI3K p110δ isoform (PI3Kδ) is restricted to cells of hematopoietic origin where it plays a key role in B-cell proliferation and survival. In non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) cells, constitutive PI3Kδ-dependent PI3K pathway activation is frequently observed. CAL-101 is an isoform-selective inhibitor of PI3Kδ that inhibits PI3K signaling and induces apoptosis of NHL cell lines in vitro. Methods and Patients: This Phase 1 study evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetics and activity of orally administered CAL-101 in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies. Sequential cohorts of patients were enrolled at progressively higher dose levels with cohort expansion based on toxicity profile and plasma exposure. CAL-101 was administered orally once or 2 times per day (QD or BID) continuously in 28-day cycles for up to 12 cycles (with the potential for more prolonged therapy on an extension protocol thereafter). Tumor response was evaluated based on standard criteria but without a requirement for PET imaging. Results: At data cutoff, the study had enrolled 55 patients with NHL; 28 patients had indolent NHL (follicular lymphoma n=15, small lymphocytic lymphoma n=6, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia n=4, marginal zone lymphoma n=3) and 27 had aggressive NHL (mantle cell lymphoma [MCL] n=18, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma [DLBCL] n=9). Patient characteristics included 69% males (38 vs 17 females), median age [range] of 68 [32-82] years, 44% with refractory disease and 56% with relapsed disease. The median [range] number of prior therapies was 5 [1-12]. The proportion of patients with specific prior therapies included: indolent NHL-rituximab 96%, alkylator 86%, anthracycline 50%, purine analog 36%; aggressive NHL-rituximab 100%, alkylator 100%, anthracycline/anthracenedione 96%, plus bortezomib 72% in MCL patients. CAL-101 dose levels were 50 mg BID (n=2), 100 mg BID (n=11), 150 mg BID (n=8), 200 mg BID (n=16), 350 mg BID (n=9) and 300 mg QD (n=9). The median [range] number of treatment cycles was 4 [1-16], with 16 (29%) patients continuing on treatment (11 on study and 5 on the extension protocol after 12 cycles). Symptomatic adverse events were infrequent, usually low-grade, and not clearly CAL-101-related. Grade ≥3 hematological laboratory abnormalities included neutropenia n= 5 (9%), lymphopenia n=3 (5%), and thrombocytopenia n=3 (5%) with uncertain relationship to CAL-101. Grade≥3 ALT/AST elevations occurred in 18 (33%) patients with onset 2–8 weeks after CAL-101 initiation and resolution 2–4 weeks after CAL-101 interruption; after resolution of ALT/AST changes, most patients were rechallenged at the same or a reduced dose of CAL-101 and the majority of these patients were able to resume treatment without recurrence of transaminase elevations. Partial responses were observed at all dose levels, with respective overall n/N (response rates) in evaluable patients of 15/24 (62%) for indolent NHL, 10/16 (62%) for MCL and 0/9 (0%) for DLBCL. Respective response rates by relapsed or refractory status were 9/13 (69%) and 6/11 (55%) for indolent NHL and 8/11 (73%) and 2/5 (40%) for MCL. The median duration of response had not been reached in indolent NHL patients; 5 patients have had response durations of ≥6 months with response durations ranging to >16 months. The median [range] duration of response was 3 months [1 month to 8 months] in MCL. Pharmacodynamic data have supported drug activity; plasma concentrations of chemokines CCL22 and CCL17 were elevated at baseline and showed significant decreases within 1 cycle of CAL-101 treatment (p<0.001 for both comparisons). An evaluation of pharmacokinetics indicated minimal increases in plasma Cmax and AUC at CAL 101 doses >150 mg BID; these data, taken together with the tumor regression results, have proved helpful in supporting Phase 2–3 dose selection. Conclusions: CAL-101, an oral PI3Kδ isoform-selective inhibitor, shows acceptable safety and promising pharmacodynamic and clinical activity in patients with indolent NHL and MCL. The high rate of tumor regressions and protracted durations of tumor control in heavily pretreated patients support advancing CAL-101 into additional studies, both as a single agent and in combination with chemo/immunotherapy. Disclosures: Kahl: calistoga: Consultancy, Research Funding. Off Label Use: CAL-101 for relapsed lymphoma. Byrd:Calistoga Pharmaceutical Inc.: Equity Ownership. Flinn:calistoga: Research Funding. Wagner-Johnston:calistoga: Research Funding. Spurgeon:calistoga: Research Funding. Furman:GlaxoSmithKline: Clinical research funding, Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Genentech: Clinical Research Funding, Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Cephalon: Speakers Bureau, Speakers bureau; Calistoga: Consultancy, Honoraria; Celgene: Clinical Research, Consultancy, Research Funding. Brown:Genzyme: Research Funding; Celgene: Consultancy, Research Funding; Calistoga: Consultancy; Genentech: Consultancy. Coutre:calistoga: Research Funding. Lannutti:Calistoga Pharmaceutical Inc.: Employment. Ulrich:Calistoga Pharmaceuticals: Employment, Equity Ownership. Webb:Calistoga Pharmaceuticals: Employment. Peterman:Calistoga Pharmaceuticals: Employment. Holes:Calistoga Pharmaceuticals: Employment.

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.

The Safety and Activity of BMS-906024, a Gamma Secretase Inhibitor (GSI) with Anti-Notch Activity, in Patients with Relapsed T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL): Initial Results of a Phase 1 Trial

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 968-968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick A. Zweidler-McKay ◽  
Daniel J. DeAngelo ◽  
Dan Douer ◽  
Hervé Dombret ◽  
Oliver G. Ottmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Employment Equity ◽  
Mutation Status ◽  
Response Data ◽  
Notch Receptors ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Count Recovery

Abstract Background: Activating mutations in Notch receptors are found in multiple hematopoietic malignancies, including > 50% of patients with T-ALL, making it the most common genetic abnormality in this disease. GSIs block activation of Notch receptors and limit growth and survival in pre-clinical T-ALL models. However, various GSIs evaluated in clinical trials have had on target toxicities and have not been reported to show significant responses. CA216002 is a multicenter phase 1 trial designed to assess the safety of a novel intravenous GSI BMS-906024 in patients with relapsed or refractory T-ALL and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LL). We are presenting the initial toxicity profile and response data on this trial. Methods: Adults with relapsed/refractory T-ALL or T-LL were enrolled and received BMS-906024 intravenously weekly at doses of 0.6 mg, 4 mg, and 6 mg. Due to the rapid progression of T-ALL in many cases, administration of glucocorticoids or other agents was permitted and dosing guidelines for dexamethasone were provided in the protocol. Results: As of July 2, 2014, safety and response data are available on 25 patients (age 18-74 yrs) with relapsed/refractory T-ALL/T-LL that received at least one dose of BMS-906024, at doses of 0.6 mg (n=1), 4 mg (n=10), and 6 mg (n=14). Seven patients did not complete the first 4-week cycle due to rapid disease progression or disease-related death (n=5), infusion reaction (n=1), or an unrelated adverse event (n=1). Safety: The drug-related grade 3-5 adverse events included grade 4 events of anemia, hypophosphatemia, and thrombocytopenia, and grade 3 events of diarrhea, febrile bone marrow aplasia, hepatotoxicity, hypophosphatemia, pancytopenia, and tumor lysis syndrome (n=1 each). Drug-related diarrhea was common (n=11, 44%), consistent with expectations for Notch inhibition, but was generally grade 1-2 with only one grade 3 event. One dose-limiting toxicity involving grade 3 elevations of ALT and AST without bilirubin elevation (reported as grade 3 hepatotoxicity) occurred at the 4 mg dose level. One death not related to disease progression occurred, due to GI and post-surgical hemorrhage associated with pancytopenia; hemorrhage was considered not related, but pancytopenia was considered related to study drug. Responses: Eight patients (32%; 4 at 4 mg and 4 at 6 mg) had at least 50% reduction in bone marrow (BM) blasts, including one formal CR and one PR (both at 6 mg), and three of these eight had 98-100% clearance of BM blasts. (One patient, marked “*” below, began the study with 0.1% BM blasts and is not included in the eight.) The patient who achieved a CR began the study with 85% BM blasts and an absolute peripheral blood (PB) blast count of 38 k/mcL. By the end of the first cycle the BM and PB were cleared of blasts, and by the end of the second cycle there was count recovery. This patient received dexamethasone during the first cycle only, and left the study after 3 cycles in CR for an allogeneic transplant. The patient who achieved a PR began with 32% BM blasts, and by the end of the first cycle the BM blasts had decreased to 7% with improvement in ANC. The additional six patients with 50-100% decreases in BM blasts had residual lymphadenopathy, had incomplete count recovery or failed to meet other criteria which prevented them from being considered CR or PR based on the protocol definitions. One of these six patients also received hydroxyurea beginning on study day 16. Biomarkers: The figure shows change in BM blasts in 12 patients with paired BM assessments and Notch mutation status available. BM responses occurred in both Notch mutant and wildtype patients. Conclusions: Overall 8 of the 25 patients (32%) showed at least 50% reduction in BM blasts including one CR and one PR. Although the contribution of concurrent glucocorticoid therapy to the improvement in some patients is not clearly defined, the multiple responses on this trial suggest anti-leukemia activity of BMS-906024. This represents the first Notch targeting trial leading to multiple responses in relapsed/refractory T-ALL. BMS-906024 was relatively well tolerated, with minimal diarrhea in this population. The weekly dosing of this long-acting GSI shows promise for targeting Notch in T-ALL. Pharmacokinetic and additional biomarker data will be presented. Figure 1 Figure 1. Maximum Percent Reduction from Baseline of BM Blasts in Patients with Paired BM Assessments and Known Mutation Status Disclosures Zweidler-McKay: BMS: Research Funding. Off Label Use: BMS-906024 is in early Phase I clinical trials, and does not yet have an FDA-approved indication.. Douer:BMS: Research Funding. Ottmann:BMS: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Vey:BMS: Honoraria. Thomas:BMS: Research Funding. Zhu:BMS: Employment. Huang:BMS: Employment, Equity Ownership. Bajaj:BMS: Employment. Fischer:BMS: Employment, Equity Ownership.

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.

Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin in Combination with Vorinostat and Azacitidine As Induction and Post-Remission Therapy in Older Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): A Phase 1 Study

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 1541-1541
Author(s):  
Roland B. Walter ◽  
Bruno C. Medeiros ◽  
Kelda M. Gardner ◽  
Elihu H. Estey
Keyword(s):  
Dna Methyltransferase ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Hdac Inhibitors ◽  
Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
First Relapse ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Count Recovery

Abstract Abstract 1541 Background: The anti-CD33 immunoconjugate, gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO), is efficacious in only a minority of AML patients when used alone. Emerging data suggest that epigenetic modifiers may chemosensitize to GO. For example, histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors such as vorinostat increase CD33 expression and lower the apoptotic threshold to GO in vitro, while DNA methyltransferase I inhibitors such as azacitidine enhance GO efficacy in vitro and show promise when combined with GO in early clinical studies. These studies, together with the improved clinical activity when HDAC inhibitors are used with DNA methyltransferase I inhibitors, prompted a phase 1 study (NCT00895934) of GO with vorinostat and azacitidine for primary refractory AML or AML in first relapse (remission duration ≤12 months) requiring 1st salvage therapy. Methods: Patients aged ≥50 years were eligible if they had an ECOG performance status of 0–3 and had adequate organ function. Patients with prior hematopoietic stem cell transplantation were eligible if relapse occurred 6–12 months post-transplant. Excluded were patients with a second active malignancy, prior treatment with any of the study drugs, or central nervous system disease. Hydroxyurea was given to reduce the total white blood cell count to <25,000/μL before treatment. Patients were assigned to therapy according to a “3+3” study design. If there was persistent leukemia (>20% blasts in non-hypoplastic bone marrow) on day 15, the first cycle was repeated, and patients came off study if, after repetition, there was disease progression. In all other patients, a second cycle was begun if peripheral blood counts had recovered (blood count recovery was not required for patients with persistent leukemia) and all toxicities had resolved to ≤grade 2. Patients came off study if a partial remission (PR; >50% decrease of bone marrow blast percentage) was not achieved by the end of cycle #3, or if a complete remission (CR) or CR with incomplete peripheral blood count recovery (CRi) was not achieved by the end of cycle #6. Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as: 1) any grade 3 non-hematologic toxicity lasting >48 hours that results in >7 day delay of the subsequent treatment cycle, with the exception of febrile neutropenia or infection; 2) any grade ≥4 non-hematologic toxicity, with the exception of febrile neutropenia/infection or constitutional symptoms if recovery to grade ≤2 within 14 days; and 3) prolonged myelosuppression (platelet count <20,000/μL and/or absolute neutrophil count <500/μL at day 42 after treatment in patients without evidence of persistent leukemia). Results: 15 patients (8 male, 7 female), median age 65.7 (range, 50.2–69.8) years, with either primary refractory disease (n=6) or first relapse (n=9; median duration of first CR: 6 months) were enrolled on this study and received a median of 2 (range, 1–3) cycles of therapy (see Table): One DLT of death due to sepsis and respiratory failure occurred at dose level 4 after cycle 1, defining this level as maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Death within 8 weeks of therapy initiation occurred in 5 patients (33.3%). Besides grade 3–4 cytopenias, the most common grade33 adverse events were: neutropenic fever (n=8) or documented infection (n=5), hypoalbuminemia (n=3), and acute renal failure (n=2). As detailed in the table, 2 patients (13.3%) each achieved either a CR or a CRi for a total CR/CRi rate of 4/15 (26.7%); 2 additional patients (13.3%) met morphological criteria for CRi but had MRD (<5% abnormal blasts) by flow cytometry. Nine patients (60.0%) either had RD (n=8; 53.3%) or experienced DA (n=1; 6.7%). An exact 95% confidence interval about the CR rate is 0–32% compared to an expected CR rate of 15% in 1st salvage patients with CR durations of 0–12 months. Thus, the study is continuing (at dose level 4). Conclusion: The combination of GO, vorinostat, and azacitidine appears feasible and shows anti-AML activity in this cohort of difficult-to-treat patients. Disclosures: Off Label Use: The presentation discusses a phase 1 study using azacitidine, vorinostat, and gemtuzumab ozogamicin for treatment of adults with relapsed/refractory AML; none of these 3 drugs is currently approved for this use in the U.S. Medeiros:Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding.

Obatoclax in Combination with Fludarabine and Rituximab (FR) Is Well-Tolerated and Shows Promising Clinical Activity in Relapsed CLL/SLL

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 2865-2865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R Brown ◽  
Bethany Tesar ◽  
Lillian Werner ◽  
Evgeny Mikler ◽  
Hazel Reynolds ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Combination Chemotherapy ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Alcohol Intoxication ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Speech Impairment ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Dose Limiting Toxicity

Abstract Abstract 2865 Obatoclax is a small molecule mimetic of the BH3 domain of Bcl-2 family proteins. Obatoclax is broadly specific, with activity against Bcl-2, Bcl-X, Bcl-w and Mcl-1. CLL cells overexpress Bcl-2, Bcl-XL and Mcl-1 in particular, and obatoclax can induce apoptosis of CLL cells in vitro. A phase 1 study of single-agent obatoclax in heavily pretreated largely refractory CLL patients demonstrated that the dose-limiting toxicity was neurologic, including euphoria and ataxia, leading to a maximum tolerated dose of 28 mg/m2 given over 3 hours every 3 weeks. One PR was observed along with biologic activity demonstrated by reductions in lymphocyte counts and improvements in cytopenias. We therefore undertook this phase 1 study of the combination of obatoclax with FR in CLL patients relapsed after at least one prior therapy and in need of therapy again. Obatoclax was given as a three hour infusion on days 1 and 3 at three dose levels, 10, 14, and 20 mg/m2 per dose. Fludarabine was given at 25 mg/m2 days 1–5, and rituximab 375 mg/m2 day 1 following an option to split the dose in cycle 1. Thirteen patients were enrolled, seven men and six women, with median age 58. 5 (38%) had stage 3–4 disease. FISH showed one patient with del17p, one with complex karyotype, and five with del11q. Six of nine patients evaluable had high risk unmutated IGHV, and nine of ten patients evaluable were positive for ZAP-70. The median number of prior therapies was two, with 9 patients having had prior fludarabine-based combination chemotherapy, 10 patients having had prior rituximab, and 8 patients having had prior alkylator-based combination chemotherapy. The study therapy was well-tolerated, with a median of five cycles administered. One dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was observed at the 20 mg/m2 obatoclax dose; this DLT was a greater than two week treatment delay for persistent grade 2–3 neutropenia in a patient who had had a similar event previously with FR alone. This DLT led to expansion of the third and highest cohort, which enrolled seven patients with no further DLTs observed. Other grade 3–4 toxicities have been limited and include neutropenia (n=5), thrombocytopenia (n=2), fever without neutropenia (n=2), increased ALT/AST (n=1), and dizziness (n=1). Neurologic side effects were easily managed and resembled alcohol intoxication, including grade 1–2 euphoria (n=6), ataxia (n=5), dizziness (n=6), anxiety (n=4), speech impairment (n=4) and confusion (n=3). The ORR by NCI-WG criteria was 85% (11/13; 90% CI 59–97%) with 15% CR (2/13; 90% CI 3–41%) and 38% nPRs (5/13; 90% CI 17–65%). With the addition of CT scan measurement of lymphadenopathy the ORR declined to 54% (7/13; 90% CI 29–78%) with no CRs. With a median follow-up of 26 months from the start of the study, three patients are in ongoing remission, six have relapsed with three receiving further therapy to date, two patients have gone on to stem cell transplantation, and two patients have died of disease. The median time to progression is 20 months (95% CI 9, 35 mos). We were able to demonstrate increased apoptosis compared to baseline in peripheral blood CLL lymphocytes during cycle 1 therapy in 9 of 13 patients, using Annexin V propidium iodide staining. We conclude that the FR-obatoclax regimen is well-tolerated and highly active in a relapsed CLL population. An extension of this study to increase the frequency of obatoclax dosing to days 1–3, and to change the chemotherapy backbone to FCR, is planned pending the availability of obatoclax. Disclosures: Brown: Calistoga: Consultancy, Research Funding; Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding; Genzyme: Research Funding; GSK: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Consultancy.

An Open-Label, Phase 2, Multicenter Study Of The Safety Of Long-Term Treatment With Siltuximab (an Anti-Interleukin-6 Monoclonal Antibody) In Patients With Multicentric Castleman’s Disease

Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 1806-1806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frits Van Rhee ◽  
Corey Casper ◽  
Peter M Voorhees ◽  
Luis E Fayad ◽  
Helgi van de Velde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Control ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Extension Study ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Phase 1 Study ◽  
Equity Ownership ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Entire Treatment

Abstract Multicentric Castleman’s disease (MCD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disease driven by interleukin (IL)-6 overproduction. There is no established standard of care for MCD, and patients are usually managed by a variety of strategies with only modest success. Treatment with siltuximab, an anti-IL-6 mAb, demonstrated clinical and radiologic responses in MCD patients in a phase 1 study (Kurzrock et al. Clin Cancer Res 2013;19:3659-70). A phase 2 extension study to assess the safety of long-term treatment with siltuximab in MCD patients is currently ongoing. We report the interim analysis results based on 19 patients who had sustained disease control on siltuximab in the phase 1 study and continued to receive siltuximab 11 mg/kg q3w IV in the phase 2 extension study. Safety monitoring focused on infections, hyperlipidemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, GI perforations, and liver function based on the potential risks from the mechanism of action of IL-6 blockade. Investigator assessed disease control and survival status were also collected. When these 19 patients started the phase 1 study, median age was 44 (range 18, 76) yrs, 63% were male, median disease duration was 4.8 mos (37% newly diagnosed), 53% had hyaline vascular and 47% had plasmacytic histological type, all were HIV- and HHV-8-negative, 32% were therapy-naïve, and 68% had prior therapy (including 21% with prior cancer-related surgery and 63% with prior systemic therapy for MCD). At the data cutoff for this interim analysis of the extension study (January 2013), patients had received in total a median of 81 doses (maximum 129) of siltuximab during a median treatment duration of 5.1 (range 3.4, 7.2) yrs, with 74% of patients treated >4 yrs. All 19 patients are alive and continuing siltuximab treatment. Over the entire treatment duration (ie, both studies), upper respiratory tract infection (89%); nausea (63%); vomiting (58%); diarrhea (53%); hypercholesterolemia (47%); hypertriglyceridemia, pain in extremities, headache, rash, and hepatic function abnormal (each 42%) were most commonly reported. The incidence of AEs reported in the different system-organ classes was similar or lower in the treatment periods of 2 to 4 yrs and more than 4 yrs compared with the treatment period of 0 to 2 yrs. 63% of patients reported at least one grade ≥3 AE (mostly grade 3, none grade 5) during the entire treatment period, most commonly in the following system-organ classes: gastrointestinal (32%); infections (26%); and blood/lymphatic system disorders or general disorders/administration-site conditions (each 21%). Grade ≥3 hypertension was reported in 3 patients; grade ≥3 nausea, cellulitis, and fatigue in 2 patients each; other grade ≥3 AEs were reported in single patients. Two patients had at least one serious infection during phase 1, and none were reported during phase 2 extension study (overall incidence 0.0226 per pt-yr). Eight patients had low-grade hypertriglyceridemia in phase 1, with no additional cases reported during extension study (overall incidence 0.1250 per pt-yr). No patient had grade ≥3 thrombocytopenia, and only 1 patient had grade ≥3 neutropenia during the entire treatment period (overall incidence 0.0103 per pt-yr). Only 1 case of grade ≥3 abnormal hepatic function was reported (in phase 1). No GI perforations occurred. No patient developed infusion-related reactions during the extension study. Only 3 patients had SAEs during the extension study, including unrelated syncope and dyspnea. One patient developed grade 3 polycythemia (Hb 18.8 g/dL), which was controlled without complications. Based on independent radiologic review of images from the phase 1 study, 1 patient had CR, 11 had PR, and 7 had SD at initiation of extension study. All 19 patients have sustained disease control (SD or better) by investigator assessment, including 8 patients who had their dosing interval increased to q6w after established prolonged PR/CR (median q6w treatment duration 11 mos). After a median follow-up of 5.1 yrs, the OS rate in these 19 patients is 100%. In conclusion, the 19 patients with MCD in this extension study have received siltuximab for a prolonged period of time (median 5.1 yrs, up to 7.2 yrs). All patients are alive and maintain disease control. Prolonged siltuximab treatment is well tolerated, with no evidence of new or cumulative toxicity or treatment discontinuations and with a low rate of serious adverse events including serious infections. Disclosures: Van Rhee: Janssen Research & Development: Research Funding. Casper:Janssen Research & Development: Research Funding. Voorhees:Janssen Research & Development: Research Funding; Abbott: Consultancy; GlaxoSmithKline: Consultancy; Celgene: Membership on an entity’s Board of Directors or advisory committees; MedImmune: Membership on an entity’s Board of Directors or advisory committees. van de Velde:Johnson & Johnson: Equity Ownership; Janssen Research & Development: Employment. Vermeulen:Janssen Research & Development: Employment; Johnson & Johnson: Equity Ownership. Qin:Janssen Research & Development: Employment; Johnson & Johnson: Equity Ownership. Qi:Janssen Research & Development: Employment; Johnson & Johnson: Equity Ownership. Tromp:Janssen Research & Development: Employment; Johnson & Johnson: Equity Ownership. Kurzrock:Janssen Research & Development: Research Funding.

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.

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