scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of carfilzomib-based regimens in frail patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (21) ◽  
pp. 5449-5459
Author(s):  
Thierry Facon ◽  
Ruben Niesvizky ◽  
Maria-Victoria Mateos ◽  
David Siegel ◽  
Cara Rosenbaum ◽  
...  

Abstract Frailty is most prevalent among elderly multiple myeloma (MM) patients, and frail patients have a higher risk of poor outcomes due to reduced performance status or comorbidities. This post hoc analysis assessed efficacy and safety of carfilzomib combinations in frail patients with relapsed and/or refractory MM from the phase 3 ASPIRE (carfilzomib [27 mg/m2]-lenalidomide-dexamethasone [KRd27] vs lenalidomide-dexamethasone [Rd]), ENDEAVOR (carfilzomib [56 mg/m2]-dexamethasone [Kd56] vs bortezomib-dexamethasone [Vd]), and ARROW (once-weekly carfilzomib [70 mg/m2]-dexamethasone [Kd70] vs carfilzomib [27 mg/m2]-dexamethasone [Kd27]) studies. A frailty algorithm incorporating age, Charlson comorbidity index, and performance status classified patients as fit, intermediate, or frail. Results are presented for frail patients (ASPIRE, n = 196; ENDEAVOR, n = 330; ARROW, n = 141). In ASPIRE, median progression-free survival (PFS) (hazard ratio; 95% confidence interval) was 24.1 (KRd27) vs 15.9 months (Rd) (0.78; 0.54-1.12); median overall survival (OS) was 36.4 vs 26.2 months (0.79; 0.57-1.08). In ENDEAVOR, median PFS was 18.7 (Kd56) vs 6.6 months (Vd) (0.50; 0.36-0.68); median OS was 33.6 vs 21.8 months (0.75; 0.56-1.00). In ARROW, median PFS was 10.3 (once-weekly Kd70) vs 6.6 months (twice-weekly Kd27) (0.76; 0.49-1.16). In all 3 studies, rates of grade ≥3 treatment-emergent adverse events were consistent with those observed in the primary studies. The ASPIRE, ENDEAVOR, and ARROW primary analyses demonstrated favorable benefit-risk profiles with carfilzomib-containing regimens compared with controls. Across clinically relevant subgroups, including those by frailty status, consistent efficacy and safety were observed with KRd27, Kd56, and weekly Kd70, and treatment with these regimens should not be restricted by frailty status.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8027-8027
Author(s):  
Maria-Victoria Mateos ◽  
Heinz Ludwig ◽  
Shaji Kumar ◽  
Cara Ann Rosenbaum ◽  
Mei Huang ◽  
...  

8027 Background: A.R.R.O.W. demonstrated superior progression-free survival (PFS) with once-weekly K (70 mg/m2)-dexamethasone (Kd70) vs twice-weekly K (27 mg/m2)-dexamethasone (Kd27) in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) pts, regardless of age. Weekly Kd70 is US-approved for relapsed or refractory MM (1–3 prior therapy lines). For a comprehensive fitness measure, frailty scales were developed incorporating age, comorbidities, and functional status. (Palumbo Blood 2015; Facon Blood 2015). Here we assessed post hoc pt outcomes by frailty status. Methods: PFS and safety were assessed by treatment arm and a frailty algorithm incorporating age, medical history–derived Charlson Comorbidity Index, and ECOG performance status; pts with frailty scores of 0, 1, or ≥2 were classified as fit, intermediate (int), or frail, respectively. PFS was assessed with the Kaplan-Meier method. Safety was assessed in pts who received ≥1 treatment dose. Results: Pt distribution by frailty status was generally balanced between arms (Table). Once-weekly Kd70 vs twice-weekly Kd27 resulted in median PFS for fit, int, and frail pts of 15.7 vs 5.7 (mos; HR 0.53 [95% CI, 0.33–0.86]), 11.1 vs 7.7 mos (HR 0.81 [95% CI, 0.55–1.19]), and 10.3 vs 6.6 mos (HR 0.76 [95% CI, 0.49–1.16]), respectively. Rates of grade ≥3 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) of interest were similar between treatment arms across frailty subgroups (Table). In the once-weekly Kd70 subgroups, there was no grade ≥3 peripheral neuropathy (PN); grade ≥3 cardiac failure rates were ≤4%. Conclusions: Once-weekly Kd70 resulted in PFS benefits vs twice-weekly Kd27 with a favorable benefit/risk profile regardless of frailty score as defined. These results support weekly Kd70 as a treatment option for both fit and frail RRMM pts. Clinical trial information: NCT02412878. [Table: see text]


Leukemia ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Facon ◽  
Gordon Cook ◽  
Saad Z. Usmani ◽  
Cyrille Hulin ◽  
Shaji Kumar ◽  
...  

AbstractIn the phase 3 MAIA study of patients with transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), daratumumab plus lenalidomide/dexamethasone (D-Rd) improved progression-free survival (PFS) versus lenalidomide/dexamethasone (Rd). We present a subgroup analysis of MAIA by frailty status. Frailty assessment was performed retrospectively using age, Charlson comorbidity index, and baseline Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status score. Patients were classified as fit, intermediate, non-frail (fit + intermediate), or frail. Of the randomized patients (D-Rd, n = 368; Rd, n = 369), 396 patients were non-frail (D-Rd, 196 [53.3%]; Rd, 200 [54.2%]) and 341 patients were frail (172 [46.7%]; 169 [45.8%]). After a 36.4-month median follow-up, non-frail patients had longer PFS than frail patients, but the PFS benefit of D-Rd versus Rd was maintained across subgroups: non-frail (median, not reached [NR] vs 41.7 months; hazard ratio [HR], 0.48; P < 0.0001) and frail (NR vs 30.4 months; HR, 0.62; P = 0.003). Improved rates of complete response or better and minimal residual disease (10–5) negativity were observed for D-Rd across subgroups. The most common grade 3/4 treatment-emergent adverse event in non-frail and frail patients was neutropenia (non-frail, 45.4% [D-Rd] and 37.2% [Rd]; frail, 57.7% and 33.1%). These findings support the clinical benefit of D-Rd in transplant-ineligible NDMM patients enrolled in MAIA, regardless of frailty status.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shenghao Wu ◽  
Cuiping Zheng ◽  
Songyan Chen ◽  
Xiaoping Cai ◽  
Yuejian Shi ◽  
...  

Objective. To investigate the efficacy and safety of the treatment of the newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) patients with the therapy of subcutaneous (subQ) administration of bortezomib and dexamethasone plus thalidomide (VTD) regimen.Methods. A total of 60 newly diagnosed MM patients were analyzed. 30 patients received improved VTD regimen (improved VTD group) with the subQ injection of bortezomib and the other 30 patients received conventional VTD regimen (VTD group).The efficacy and safety of two groups were analyzed retrospectively.Results. The overall remission (OR) after eight cycles of treatment was 73.3% in the VTD group and 76.7% in the improved VTD group (P>0.05). No significant differences in time to 1-year estimate of overall survival (72% versus 75%,P=0.848) and progression-free survival (median 22 months versus 25 months;P=0.725) between two groups. The main toxicities related to therapy were leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, asthenia, fatigue, and renal and urinary disorders. Grade 3 and higher adverse events were significantly less common in the improved VTD group (50%) than VTD group (80%,P=0.015).Conclusions. The improved VTD regimen by changing bortezomib from intravenous administration to subcutaneous injection has noninferior efficacy to standard VTD regimen, with an improved safety profile and reduced adverse events.


Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 5387-5387
Author(s):  
Wenjun Wu ◽  
Gaofeng Zheng ◽  
Xiaoyan Han ◽  
Yi Zhao ◽  
Donghua He ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of bortezomib retreatment in relapsed multiple myeloma (MM) patients, who previously responded to bortezomib. Methods: This retrospective observational study included data from 45 patients and evaluated the efficacy and safety of bortezomib based retreatment in these patients, who had achieved at least a partial response (PR) on initial bortezomib therapy in our hospital from May 2006 to May 2013. Results: The overall response rate (ORR) was 71.2%, among them 9% patients achieved CR, 11.1% patients achieved very good partial response (VGPR), 51.1% patients achieved PR. All patients were divided into 3 groups according to the response of initial bortezomib therapy, including CR group, VGPR group and PR group. After bortezomib retreatment, the ORR of the 3 groups was 76.9%, 75% and 62.5%, respectively. According to the response of bortezomib retreatment, the patients were divided into 2 groups: group 1 who at least achieved PR, group 2 who showed no response. The median progression-free survival (PFS) after bortezomib retreatment for group 1 and 2 was 9( 95% confidence interval 7.947~10.051) and 10 (95% confidence interval 8.381∼11.619) months, respectively (P>0.05), while the median overall survival (OS) after bortezomib retreatment was 71 (95% confidence interval 66.694∼75.306)) and 37 (95% confidence interval 1-28) months, respectively (P<0.05). In patients with bortezomib retreatment had different degrees of adverse events (AE) , the most AE for grade 1~2. The most common grade ≥3 AE was thrombocytopenia, neutropenia and anemia. The incidence rate of grade ≥3 AE peripheral neuropathy bortezomib was 15%. Conclusion: Bortezomib based regimens retreatment was effective and tolerable in relapsed MM patients, who had achieved at least a partial response (PR) on initial therapy. The incidence rate of AE was not significantly increased. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18546-e18546
Author(s):  
Zuhat Urakci ◽  
Muhammet Ali Kaplan ◽  
Olcun Umit Unal ◽  
Mehmet Kucukoner ◽  
Alper Sevinc ◽  
...  

e18546 Background: Small cell lung cancers (SCLC) constitute a mean of 15% of lung cancers and present with advanced disease at time of diagnosis in 60% of cases. Cisplatin plus etoposide schedule is the standard treatment in these patients , whereas the role of maintenance therapy is debated. We assessed the efficacy and safety of oral etoposide maintenance therapy following cisplatin plus etoposide in advanced SCLC. Methods: Demographic features, treatment response, survival rate, and toxicity rate were assessed in our patients who were followed up for advanced SCLC between 2006 and 2012, had a ECOG performance status of 0-1, and were given oral etoposide maintenance therapy (50mg/day, given 14 days of a 21-day cycle, a total of 6 cycles) following 6 courses of cisplatin (75 mg/m2, 1 day) and etoposide (100mg/m2, 3 days). Results: A total of 51 patients were studied, 46 (90.2%) of whom were male; the mean age was 59 (28-78) years at diagnosis. Forty-four (86.2%) patients had partial remission while 7 (13.7%) had complete remission. Nine (17.6%) developed neutropenic fever while grade 3-4 toxicities, neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, neuropathy, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting were present in 39.2%, 9.8%, 5.9%, 1.9%, 3.9%, 3.9%, and 1.9% respectively. Chemotherapy was postponed in fourteen (27.4%) patients due to toxicity. Six (11.7%) patients taking oral etoposide developed febrile neutropenia and 3 (5.9%) developed grade 3-4 thrombocytopenia. Chemotherapy was postponed in 5 (9.8%) patients due to toxicity while no toxic death was observed. After a median follow-up of 19 months, 32 (62.7%) patients experienced progression of disease and 29 (56.8%) died. Median progression free survival was found 11.6 months (%95 CI; 10.2-12.9 months) and median overall survival was found 15.6 (%95CI; 11.5-19.7 months) months. Conclusions: Our results were similar with the previous literature. Oral etoposide maintenance therapy following cisplatin plus etoposide therapy in advanced SCLC is effective and tolerable. Further randomized studies are needed in this topic.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 484-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Rauthan ◽  
Poonam Patil

484 Background: The treatment of advanced biliary tract adenocarcinoma is based on chemotherapy with Gemcitabine with Cisplatin or Oxaliplatin in various combinations. After seeing the high efficacy of FOLFIRINOX regimen in advanced pancreatic cancers, we studied the efficacy and safety of a modified FOLFIRINOX regimen in advanced biliary tract adenocarcinoma. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patient with advanced biliary tract adenocarcinoma who were treated with modified FOLFIRINOX regimen from April 2013 to March 2016 in a tertiary hospital. The schedule of modified FOLFIRINOX was - Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, Irinotecan 150 mg/ m2, Leucovorin 400 mg/m2, and 5 fluorouracil 2400 mg/m2given as a 46-hour continuous infusion, every 2 weeks. All patients received primary prophylactic growth factors. The objective was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of FOLFIRINOX regimen. Results: 20 patients with untreated advanced biliary tract adenocarcinoma were enrolled. The median age was 55 (range 31 to 66 years). All patients had good performance status. 2 patients had a complete response (10%), 8 patients had a partial response (40%), 5 patients had stable disease (25%) and 5 patients had progression (25%). The median progression free survival was 6 months and the median overall survival was 10 months. The major toxicities were grade 3/4 neutropenia (30%), oral mucositis (20%), fatigue (20%) and neuropathy (10%). Dose reduction was required in 30% patients. Conclusions: A modified FOLFIRINOX regimen is an effective regimen in good performance status patients with advanced biliary tract adenocarcinoma. Dose modifications are required to reduce toxicity of the regimen. It needs to be further studied in a phase 3 study in comparison to Gemcitabine based regimens.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8028-8028 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Facon ◽  
Ruben Niesvizky ◽  
Katja Weisel ◽  
Sara Bringhen ◽  
P. Joy Ho ◽  
...  

8028 Background: K-based regimens improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in RRMM patients (pts) in ASPIRE (K [27 mg/m2]-lenalidomide-dexamethasone [KRd] vs Rd) and ENDEAVOR (K [56 mg/m2]-dexamethasone [Kd56] vs bortezomib-dexamethasone [Vd]), regardless of age. Frailty scores have been developed based on age, comorbidities, and functional status (Palumbo Blood 2015;125:2068–74; Facon Blood 2015;126:4239). We assessed post hoc pt outcomes by frailty status. Methods: PFS, OS, and safety were assessed by treatment arm and frailty score (based on age, medical history-derived Charlson Comorbidity Index, and ECOG performance status); frailty scores: 0 = fit, 1 = intermediate (int), and ≥2 = frail. Results: Pt frailty status was balanced between treatment arms in ASPIRE and ENDEAVOR. Median PFS and OS were longer with K-based regimens vs controls in ASPIRE and ENDEAVOR across frailty subgroups (Table). Rates of treatment-emergent adverse events are summarized in the Table. Conclusions: Kd56 and KRd consistently improved outcomes vs Vd and Rd, respectively, in all frailty subgroups as defined by the algorithm above. These findings support the favorable benefit-risk profile of KRd and Kd56 regardless of frailty score. Clinical trial information: NCT01080391 and NCT01568866. [Table: see text]


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8050-8050 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. B. Leighl ◽  
P. Zatloukal ◽  
J. Mezger ◽  
R. Ramlau ◽  
V. Archer ◽  
...  

8050 Background: AVAiL, an international, placebo-controlled, phase III trial, evaluated Bv plus CG in pts with previously untreated advanced, non-squamous NSCLC, with performance status 0/1. A retrospective analysis was performed to assess the efficacy and safety of Bv plus CG in the subpopulation of elderly pts (≥65 years [yrs]). Methods: 1,043 pts (age 20–83) were randomized to C 80mg/m2 and G 1,250mg/m2 q3w for up to 6 cycles plus either Bv 7.5mg/kg q3w (Bv 7.5; n=345), Bv 15mg/kg q3w (Bv 15; n=351) or placebo (Pl; n=347). Bv/Pl was administered until disease progression. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS); secondary endpoints included overall survival (OS), objective response rate (RR) and safety. Efficacy and safety were compared between pts <65 yrs vs ≥65 yrs. Results: Efficacy data were available for 304 pts ≥65 yrs (median age 68), and 739 pts <65 yrs (median age 55). Baseline characteristics were similar between the groups. In the Bv arms, 179 pts (93%) received ≥1 cycle of treatment; 85 (47.5%) completed >6 cycles. Bv-treated pts ≥65 yrs derived an improvement in PFS compared to Pl (Bv 7.5: HR 0.71, p 0.023; Bv 15: HR 0.84, p= 0.25). ORRs were 40%, 29% and 30% for pts ≥65 in the Bv 7.5, Bv 15 and Pl arms. Survival was similar in all treatment arms regardless of age, (pts ≥65 Bv 7.5 HR 0.84; Bv 15 HR 0.88, p=NS). Safety data were available for 284 pts ≥65 yrs and 702 pts <65 yrs. There were no safety signals of concern in older patients. Grade ≥3 toxicities occurred in 84%, 80% and 80% of older pts treated with Bv 7.5, Bv 15 and Pl. Pts ≥65 yrs had no episodes of severe hemoptysis, but in Bv 7.5 and Pl arms, were more likely to have other bleeding, compared to pts <65. The incidence of hypertension and febrile neutropenia were similar in pts ≥65 and <65 yrs. Treatment-related deaths were not increased in Bv-treated pts ≥65 yrs vs pts <65 yrs or in Bv-arms vs Pl. Conclusions: The PFS benefit from Bv-based treatment in the elderly subpopulation is similar to that observed in the overall patient population. No particular safety signals were identified in this population, suggesting acceptable tolerability of Bv in elderly pts in AVAiL. [Table: see text]


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 611-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Kato ◽  
Tomohiro Nishina ◽  
Kentaro Yamazaki ◽  
Takayuki Yoshino ◽  
Yoshinori Miyata ◽  
...  

611 Background: The results from a randomized phase II trial in the first-line treatment of mCRC indicated that SOL regimen (S-1, Oral Leucovorin; LV, and Oxaliplatin) had promising activity with well-tolerated toxicities compared to mFOLFOX6 (Ojima et al, ESMO 2011). The median progression-free survival (PFS) for SOL and mFOLFOX6 was 9.6 and 6.9 months, respectively (HR=0.83). We evaluated the efficacy and safety of adding BV to SOL regimen in this study. Methods: The inclusion criteria were; 1) histologically proven adenocarcinoma of colon or rectum, 2) age ≥ 20 years, 3) no prior treatment for metastatic disease, 4) at least one target lesion by RECIST ver1.0 criteria, 5) ECOG Performance Status 0-1. Patients (pts) received S-1 (40-60 mg bid) and LV (25 mg bid) orally for one week and L-OHP (85 mg/m2), and BV (5 mg/kg) on day 1, every 2 weeks. The primary endpoint was the response rate (RR). Results: From October 2009 to April 2010, 31 pts were enrolled, and 29 pts were regarded as the population of full analysis set. Present data included the results of efficacy and safety up to 24 cycles. RR assessed by the independent review committee was 86.2 % (CR: 0 pts, PR: 25 pts), and disease control rate (DCR) was 100%. The median PFS assessed by investigators was 12.5 months, while further follow up is ongoing. One year survival rate was 100%. The incidence of grade 3/4 adverse drug reactions were; neutropenia 16.7%, diarrhea 10.0%, hypertension 16.7%, and sensory neuropathy 53.3%. The median cumulative oxaliplatin dose was 915.0 mg/m2 (range 330-1735 mg/m2). The high prevalence of grade 3 neuropathy seemed due to the prolonged treatment duration. Reasons for discontinuation were progressive disease in 13 pts, and metastatectomy by tumor regression in 6 pts. The resection rate was 17.2 %. Conclusions: SOL+BV showed promising activity with high RR, DCR, PFS and resection rate with well tolerated toxicities in pts with unresectable mCRC. This trial was supported by Taiho Pharmaceutical CO.,LTD. (JAPIC Clinical Trials information Identifier: JapicCTI-090881).


Chemotherapy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ken Naganuma ◽  
Hisao Imai ◽  
Ou Yamaguchi ◽  
Kosuke Hashimoto ◽  
Tomoe Akagami ◽  
...  

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the lung is a rare tumor with an aggressive clinical course. However, there is limited knowledge of its treatment strategy. This retrospective study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of anti-programed death-1 (PD-1) blockade monotherapy in previously treated advanced LCNEC. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Eleven patients with previously treated advanced LCNEC who received immune checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy between January 2015 and November 2020 were retrospectively analyzed for efficacy and safety. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of a total of 11 patients (median [range] age, 66 [37–79] years; 8 men [73%] and 3 women [27%]), 8 patients had performance status (PS) 0–1 [73%] and 3 patients had PS 2 [27%]; 9 patients received 1 prior chemotherapy [82%] and 2 patients received 2 prior chemotherapies [18%]. The median follow-up duration was 4.6 months. Although PD-1 blockade was administered at median cycles of 3 (range, 1–12), overall response rate, median progression-free survival, and median overall survival were 9.1%, 2.7 months, and 4.6 months, respectively. Any adverse events were observed in 9 patients (82%), including 1 patient with grade 3 pneumonitis as a serious adverse event. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Anti-PD-1 blockade monotherapy as a subsequent line for previously treated advanced LCNEC exhibited usefulness and tolerability and was identified as a valid treatment option.


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