A randomized comparison of carboplatin/vinorelbine versus carboplatin/gemcitabine in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7033-7033
Author(s):  
N. Helbekkmo ◽  
S. H. Sundtroem ◽  
U. Aaseboe ◽  
P. F. Brunsvig ◽  
C. L. Von Plessen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Stage Iiib ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Primary Endpoints ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
One Year

7033 Background: Carboplatin/vinorelbine (CV) and carboplatin/gemcitabine (CG) are novel 2-drug combinations in the treatment of NSCLC. In a randomized national multicenter phase III study in stage IIIB and IV patients (pts), we compared these regimens with respect to efficacy, toxicity and quality of life (QoL). Methods: Chemonaive pts with histologically or cytologically proven NSCLC, stage IIIB or IV and ECOG performance status (PS) 0–2 were eligible. There was no upper age limit. Pts received vinorelbine 25 mg/m2 or gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2, both administered on day 1 and 8, in combination with carboplatin (Chatelut AUC 4) at day 1. Three courses were administered in 3-week cycles. QoL questionnaires were completed at baseline, before each cycle and then every 8 weeks up to one year. Primary endpoints were survival and QoL and secondary endpoints toxicity and time to progression (TTP). Stratification was done for age, stage and PS, and the planned sample size per arm was minimum 200. The analyses were performed on an intention-to-treat basis Results: From Oct 2003 through Dec 2004, 433 pts from 33 institutions were randomized to CV (n=218) or CG (n=215). Follow-up was minimum one year. There was no difference in overall survival between the two arms (p=0.89). Median survival was 7.3 vs. 6.5 months and 1-year survival 28% and 31% in the CV and CG arm respectively. TTP was significantly longer in the CG arm (p=0.006) with median TTP 4.2 vs. 3.9 months. There was significantly more grade 3–4 anemia and thrombocytopenia in the CG arm (p<0.001) and more grade 3–4 leucopenia in the CV arm (p= 0.001). More pts in the CG arm needed transfusions of blood (p=0.003) or platelets (p=0.001). There was no difference between the arms with respect to neutropenic infections (p=0.87). QoL data are still being analyzed and will be presented at ASCO. Conclusions: Overall survival was similar in the two treatment arms. In the CG arm, the median TTP was longer, but grade 3–4 toxicity requiring interventions, was more frequent when compared to the VC arm. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Patient-reported outcomes from POINTBREAK: The randomized, open-label, phase III study of pemetrexed (pem) + carboplatin (cb) + bevacizumab (bev) followed by maintenance pem + bev versus paclitaxel (pac) + cb + bev followed by maintenance bev in patients with stage IIIb or IV nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NS-NSCLC).

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (34_suppl) ◽  
pp. 53-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Spigel ◽  
Jyoti D. Patel ◽  
Craig H. Reynolds ◽  
Edward B. Garon ◽  
Robert C. Hermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Sensory Neuropathy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Stage Iiib ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Grade 3

53 Background: Treatment (tx) impact on pt quality of life (QoL) informs pt and physician choices in the management of NSCLC. QoL, a secondary endpoint of POINTBREAK, was assessed using the patient-reported Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy General (FACT-G), Lung (FACT-L), and Neurotoxicity (FACT&GOG-Ntx). Methods: Pts with previously untreated stage IIIB/IV NS-NSCLC and ECOG performance status 0-1 were randomized to receive induction Pem+Cb+Bev or Pac+Cb+Bev for up to 4 cycles. Pts without progressive disease received maintenance Pem+Bev (Pem Arm) or Bev (Pac Arm). Pts completed the FACT-G [physical, emotional, functional, and social well-being subscales (SS)], FACT-L (FACT-G + lung cancer SS), and FACT&GOG-Ntx (FACT-G + Ntx SS) at each visit. SS score and total score (TS) were calculated for each instrument. Tx group differences were analyzed using Linear Mixed Effects model. Toxicity was investigator assessed using CTCAE and was compared with Fisher’s exact test. Results: The primary endpoint of superior OS for the Pem arm was not met and is reported elsewhere. Pt overall compliance on the FACT was 91.2% (Pem Arm) and 90.0% (Pac Arm). For both the FACT-G and FACT-L TS, no overall significant change from baseline difference was observed between the Pem and Pac Arms. No overall differences were seen in SS scores except for Ntx. Pts on the Pem Arm had significantly less change from baseline in Ntx SS score and Ntx TS than pts in the Pac Arm at cycle 2 (p<0.001), and this significant tx effect persisted through induction and the six cycles of maintenance considered in the analysis. Significantly fewer pts on the Pem Arm experienced investigator assessed Grade 3/4 sensory neuropathy compared to the Pac Arm (0.0% vs. 4.1%, p<.00001). Conclusions: Based on the FACT results, pts on the Pem and Pac Arms reported similar changes in QoL except for less change from baseline in Ntx on the Pem Arm. Patient-reported Ntx is consistent with the clinically-measured drug-related Grade 3/4 sensory neuropathy.

DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing): A phase III trial—ECOG-ACRIN EA6134.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (36_suppl) ◽  
pp. 356154-356154
Author(s):  
Michael B. Atkins ◽  
Sandra J. Lee ◽  
Bartosz Chmielowski ◽  
Antoni Ribas ◽  
Ahmad A. Tarhini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Initial Therapy ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Treatment Sequence ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Randomized Evaluation ◽  
Alternate Therapy ◽  
Treatment Naïve ◽  
Grade 3

356154 Background: Combinations of immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) blocking PD-1 and CTLA-4 or BRAF/MEK inhibitors have both shown significant antitumor efficacy and overall survival (OS) benefit in patients (pts) with BRAFV600-mutant metastatic melanoma (MM), leading to broad regulatory approval. Little prospective data exists to guide the choice of one over the other as initial therapy or the preferred treatment sequence in this population. The DREAMseq Trial was designed to compare the efficacy and toxicity of the sequence of nivolumab/ipilimumab (N/I) followed by dabrafenib/trametinib (D/T) to the converse sequence. Methods: Eligible pts with treatment-naive BRAFV600-mutant MM were stratified by ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0 or 1 and LDH level and randomized 1:1 to receive Step 1 with either N/I (Arm A) or D/T (Arm B) and at disease progression (PD) were enrolled in Step 2 receiving the alternate therapy, D/T (Arm C) or N/I (Arm D), respectively. Pts received N (1mg/kg)/I (3 mg/kg) q3 wks x 4 doses followed by N 240 IV q2 wks for up to 72 wks (Arms A and D) or D 150 mg po BID and T 2 mg po qD until PD (Arms B and C). In 2019, investigators were given the option to use alternate induction dosing of N (3mg/kg)/I (1 mg/kg) q3 wks x 4 doses for Arms A and D. Cycles were every 6 wks and imaging was obtained at baseline and q12 wks on each arm. Primary endpoint was 2-year OS. At the 4th Interim Analysis with 59% of pts being 2 yrs from enrollment, the DSMC and NCI CTEP recommended halting accrual and releasing the data. Results: Beginning 7/2015, 265 out of a proposed 300 pts were enrolled (133 Arm A and 132 Arm B). Median age was 61 (25-85) and 63% were male. Demographics for Arm A and B were balanced with 67% PS 0 and 60% with normal LDH. As of 7/16/21, at a median follow-up of 27.7 mos, 27 pts had switched to Arm C and 46 to Arm D. Overall Grade 3+ toxicity was 60% in Arm A and 52% in Arm B. Grade 5 treatment-related AEs included 2 on Arm A and 1 on Arm C. ORR to date is: Arm A 46% (52/113), Arm B 43% (49/114), Arm C 48% (11/23) and Arm D 30% (8/27). 37/42 assessed pts in Arm A and 19/37 in Arm B remain in response. Median DOR: Arm A- Not reached; Arm B-12.7 mos (95% CI: 8.2, -) (p <0.001). There were 100 deaths (Arm A to C- 38/Arm B to D- 62). 2-yr OS rate for those starting with Arm A was 72% (95% CI: 62-81%) and for Arm B 52% (95% CI: 42-62%) (log-rank p= 0.0095). PFS showed a trend in favor of Arm A (log-rank p=0.054). Both the PFS and OS curves show a biphasic pattern with Arm B being above Arm A until 6 and 10 mos, respectively. For the 115 pts with documented progression on Step 1 (Arm A-44/Arm B-71), 60 (52%) had registered for Step 2. The principal reason for not enrolling on Step 2 was death from PD within 6 mos (Arm A:15/23; Arm B: 25/32). Conclusions: For pts with advanced BRAFV600-mutant MM, the treatment sequence beginning with the CPI combination of N/I resulted in superior OS, which became evident at 10 mos, with longer Step 1 DOR and more ongoing responses than the treatment sequence beginning with D/T. Clinical trial information: NCT02224781.

scholarly journals Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Docetaxel With or Without Gefitinib in Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer: An Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1405-1414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athanassios Argiris ◽  
Musie Ghebremichael ◽  
Jill Gilbert ◽  
Ju-Whei Lee ◽  
Kamakshi Sachidanandam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Oncology Group ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Grade 3

Purpose We hypothesized that the addition of gefitinib, an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor, to docetaxel would enhance therapeutic efficacy in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). Patients and Methods Patients with recurrent or metastatic SCCHN with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2, or patients with ECOG performance status of 0 to 2 but were previously treated with chemotherapy, were randomly assigned to receive weekly docetaxel plus either placebo (arm A) or gefitinib 250 mg/d, orally (arm B) until disease progression. At the time of progression, patients in the placebo arm could receive single-agent gefitinib. EGFR, c-MET, and KRAS mutations and polymorphisms in drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters were evaluated by pyrosequencing. Results Two hundred seventy patients were enrolled before the study was closed early at interim analysis (arm A, n = 136; arm B, n = 134). Median overall survival was 6.0 months in arm A versus 7.3 months in arm B (hazard ratio, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.72 to 1.21; P = .60). An unplanned subset analysis showed that gefitinib improved survival in patients younger than 65 years (median 7.6 v 5.2 months; P = .04). Also, there was a trend for improved survival in patients with c-MET wild-type (5.7 v 3.6 months; P = .09) regardless of treatment. Grade 3/4 toxicities were comparable between the two arms except that grade 3/4 diarrhea was more common with docetaxel/gefitinib. Of 18 eligible patients who received gefitinib after disease progression in arm A, one patient had a partial response. Conclusion The addition of gefitinib to docetaxel was well tolerated but did not improve outcomes in poor prognosis but otherwise unselected patients with SCCHN.

A phase II trial of gemcitabine, docetaxel, and bevacizumab (GDB) in metastatic pancreas cancer

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4606-4606
Author(s):  
V. J. Picozzi ◽  
L. A. Canlas ◽  
P. L. Sicuro ◽  
T. W. Malpass
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Marker ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Pancreas Cancer ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Bleeding Events ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Ca 19.9 ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Grade 3

4606 Background: Metastatic pancreas cancer (MPC) remains identified with poor outcome. Benchmark response statistics in MPC include response rate (RR) 20–30%, time to disease progression (TTP) 3.5–5.5 mo, median overall survival (OS) 6–9 mo and 1- year (yr) OS 20–30%. At our center, adding docetaxel (D) to G in MPC produced 6.0 mo TTP and 10.5 mo OS (Jacobs et.al. Canc Invest 2004). As bevacizumab (B) added to combination chemotherapy has produced major improvement in OS for other cancers (e.g. colon cancer), we chose to study the GDB regimen in MPC. Methods: Our study was phase II, single-phase. Eligiblity criteria included 1) diagnosis of MPC, 2) chemotherapy naivity, 3) ECOG performance status 0 /1, 4) organ function adequate for therapy. Therapy included G 1000 mg/m2 IV bolus, D 40 mg/m2 IV and B 10 mg/kg IV every 2 weeks (wks) for 1 yr unless disease progression or prohibitive treatment toxicity occurred. Patients were radiographically restaged every 8 wks. Primary endpoint was TTP. Secondary endpoints included therapy toxicity, radiographic RR (RECIST criteria), tumor marker RR (CA 19.9) and OS. Results: Of 27 enrolled patients (pts), 25 pts are currently evaluable for response, 24 pts for TTP. Median age is 58 yrs. Primary metastatic disease sites were liver (n=18), peritoneum ( n=6), lymph node ( n=2) and lung (n=1). 7/27 pts (26%) experienced grade 3 or higher treatment-related toxicity, including pulmonary (n=3), neutropenia (n=3), bleeding events (n=3), VTE (n=2), hypertension (n=1), hypokalemia (n=1) and skin rash (n=1). 1 pt died from respiratory failure, possibly therapy-related. To date, disease control at 8 wks is 100% (24/24 pts) radiographic RR is 48% (12/25 pts) and tumor marker RR is 95% (18/19 evaluable pts expressed CA19.9, median decline 80%, 5 pts normalized) . Of 24 pts evaluable for TTP, 9/18 (50%) initial pts achieved > 9 mo TTP (range 9.2–18.5 mo); the remaining 6 pts continue progression-free on therapy (range 2+-7+ mo). Median OS has not been reached and will be > 8.3 mo. Response data will be updated at the meeting. Conclusions: 1) The GDB regimen is overall well-tolerated; pulmonary toxicity was the major therapy-related toxicity concern. 2) GDB is significantly active in MPC as witnessed by response rates achieved. 3) Further study of the GDB regimen in MPC is warranted. [Table: see text]

A randomized phase III study of gemcitabine (G) versus GV1001 in sequential combination with G in patients with unresectable and metastatic pancreatic cancer (PC)

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4601-4601 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Buanes ◽  
J. Maurel ◽  
W. Liauw ◽  
M. Hebbar ◽  
J. Nemunaitis
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Peptide Vaccine ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Delayed Treatment ◽  
Sequential Combination ◽  
The Impact

4601 Background: A phase I/II study with GV1001, a telomerase peptide vaccine, showed a median overall survival (OS) of 8.6 months in non-resectable PC (Bernhardt SL et al, Br J Cancer. 2006;95:1474–1482). This phase III trial was conducted to determine the impact on overall survival of G monotherapy vs. GV1001 in sequential combination with G in unresectable and metastatic PC. Methods: Eligible patients (pts) had chemotherapy-naive, advanced PC and ECOG performance status 0–1. Pts were randomized 1:1 to receive arm A: G (1,000 mg/m2 30 min i.v.) weekly for 7 weeks (w), 1w off and then 3w during 4-weekly cycles, or arm B: GV1001 0.56 mg s.c. plus GM-CSF as immune adjuvant on days 1, 3, 5, 8, 15, 22, 36, then every 4 weeks. Patients who progressed clinically or radiologically during GV1001 continued on GV1001 and concomitant gemcitabine. CT scans were performed every 8 weeks. The primary end-point was OS. A sample size of 520 patients allowed the detection of a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.73 (B/A), with 2α = 0.05 and 90% power. Results: Between June 2006 and May 2008, 365 pts were enrolled (A / B; 182 / 183). The study was stopped prematurely due to a preliminary analysis with 178 events showing no survival benefit of GV1001. Pts were well balanced for baseline characteristics: male 59.3% / 62.8%; median age 61y / 61y; ECOG PS 0 34.3% / 36.7%; locally advanced 22.4% / 20.7%. As of August 2008, 238 pts (A / B : 114 / 124) had died. Median OS was 7.3 / 5.9 months (HR 0.8; 95% CI 0.6–1.0). Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 3.7 / 1.9 months (HR 0.5; 95%CI 0.4–0.7). Grade 3–4 AEs: gastrointestinal 6% / 8%, infection 5% / 5%, vascular disorders 2% / 3%, neutropenia 6% / 3%. Conclusions: GV1001 did not show efficacy in sequential combination with G in advanced PC. The advantage of G monotherapy over the sequential combination may be due to the delayed treatment with G in arm B. [Table: see text]

International randomized phase III study of capecitabine (Cap), bevacizumab (Bev), and mitomycin C (MMC) in first-line metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): Final results of the AGITG MAX trial

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4023-4023
Author(s):  
N. C. Tebbutt ◽  
V. Gebski ◽  
K. Wilson ◽  
M. Cummins ◽  
Y. Chua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Endpoint ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
First Line ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Phase Iii Study ◽  
Low Toxicity ◽  
Grade 3

4023 Background: The addition of Bev to oxaliplatin or irinotecan based doublet chemotherapy has shown benefit in mCRC. Cap± MMC are alternate chemotherapy regimens suitable for patients (pts) who are either unfit for or who do not require initial oxaliplatin/irinotecan. This phase III study compared Cap with Cap Bev and Cap Bev MMC. The aim was to develop a low toxicity regimen suitable for a broad population of pts with mCRC. Methods: Previously untreated pts with unresectable mCRC considered suitable for Cap monotherapy were randomised to arm A Cap (Cap 2000mg/m2/d or 2500mg/m2 d1–14 q21d), arm B Cap Bev (Bev 7.5mg/kg q3w) or arm C Cap Bev MMC (MMC 7mg/m2 q6w). Primary endpoint: PFS, secondary endpoints: RR, toxicity, OS, QoL . Randomisation was stratified by age, PS, centre and Cap dose. Response was assessed every 6w. The study was designed to detect an increase in the median PFS from 5.5m (arm A) to 8m (arm B or C) at p<0.025 with 80% power. Results: A total of 471 pts were randomised from July 2005-June 2007. Outcomes were evaluated on an intention to treat basis and included 15 ineligible pts. Baseline demographics were well balanced between arms with median age 67y (range 31–86y). Toxicity was reported: ASCO 2008 abstr 4029. The most common grade 3/4 toxicities were PPE (16%, 26%, 28%) and diarrhoea (11%, 17%, 16%) for arms (A,B,C). However, adjusted rates per cycle were similar as arms B & C received more cycles of Cap (A8.3, B10.8, C10.5). Other toxicity rates were generally <10%. The study achieved its primary endpoint with a highly significant improvement in PFS for arms B & C. RR and OS are summarized ( Table ). Conclusions: All treatment regimens were well tolerated in a relatively elderly patient cohort. The addition of Bev±MMC to Cap significantly improved PFS without significant additional toxicity. OS was similar for all arms. Cap Bev±MMC is an active, low toxicity regimen that may be considered as a treatment option for pts with mCRC. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]

Phase II study of the frontline combination of ipilimumab and temozolomide in patients with metastatic melanoma.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8514-8514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sapna Pradyuman Patel ◽  
Wen-Jen Hwu ◽  
Kevin B. Kim ◽  
Nicholas E. Papadopoulos ◽  
Patrick Hwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Metastatic Melanoma ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Cell Function ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Induction Phase ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Two Phase

8514 Background: Ipilimumab (Ipi) alters the immune system balance by inhibiting the suppression of T-cell function. In two phase III trials, Ipi has shown an overall survival benefit alone and in combination with dacarbazine in previously treated and treatment-naïve patients (pts) with metastatic melanoma (MM), respectively. We performed a single-institution, phase II clinical trial of Ipi plus temozolomide (Tem) in pts with MM. Methods: Pts between the ages of 18 and 75 with previously untreated unresectable stage III or stage IV MM and an ECOG Performance Status of 0 to 1 were enrolled in a phase II trial of Ipi plus Tem. Induction phase consisted of Ipi 10mg/kg intravenous on Day 1 and oral Tem 200 mg/m2 on Days 1 – 4 every 3 weeks for 4 doses. Maintenance consisted of Ipi 10 mg/kg intravenous on Day 1 starting week 12 and repeated every 12 weeks and oral Tem 200 mg/m2 on Days 1 – 5 starting week 12 and repeated every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurred. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS) rate at 6 months. Responses were evaluated using immune-related response criteria. Results: Sixty-four pts were enrolled and received at least one dose of study drug. All pts were included in the analysis. With a median follow-up of 8.5 months, the PFS rate at 6 months was 43%, exceeding the proposed rate of 30%, and the median PFS was 5.1 months. There were 10 (15.6%) confirmed complete responses and 8 (12.5%) confirmed partial responses. At the time of this analysis, median overall survival has not been reached. Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) were experienced by 88% of pts, most commonly pruritus (88%), rash (83%), diarrhea (56%), transaminitis (45%), and colitis (11%). Grade 3/4 irAEs seen in more than one patient were skin rash (11%), diarrhea (9%), pruritus (6%), and transaminitis (5%). Constipation occurred in 70% of pts and was the most common gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity. There were no GI perforations or deaths on study due to treatment. Conclusions: At a median follow-up of 8.5 months, the best overall response rate in this study is 28%. Ipi at 10 mg/kg in combination with Tem given in an induction followed by maintenance fashion is safe, well-tolerated, and efficacious in MM.

Randomized phase II trial of carboplatin combined with weekly paclitaxel (CP) and docetaxel alone (D) in elderly patients (pts) with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): NJLCG 0801.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7565-7565
Author(s):  
Shunichi Sugawara ◽  
Makoto Maemondo ◽  
Toshiyuki Harada ◽  
Akira Inoue ◽  
Nobumichi Matsubara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Status ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Toxicity Profile ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Lethal Arrhythmia ◽  
Grade 3

7565 Background: Standard first-line chemotherapy for elderly NSCLC pts has been considered as a monotherapy with vinorelbine or gemcitabine globally. However, we have demonstrated the high efficacy of CP for elderly pts in our previous trial (Ann Oncol 2010). Meanwhile, D has been considered as an alternative option for this population in Japan according to the result of WJTOG9904 (JCO 2006). Thus we compared the two regimens to select the proper candidate for future phase III trial. Methods: Eligible pts were aged 70 years or older with newly diagnosed stage IIIB/IV NSCLC; ECOG performance status 0-1; adequate organ function; written informed consent. Pts were randomized to receive carboplatin (AUC 6) on day 1 and paclitaxel (70mg/m2 on day 1, 8, and 15) every 4 weeks or D (60mg/m2 on day 1) every 3 weeks. The primary endpoint was overall response rate (ORR), and secondary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival, and toxicity profile. Assuming that ORR of 40% would be potential usefulness while ORR of 20% would be the lower limit of interest, 40 pts in each arm were required if expect 10% loss to follow up. Results: Between July 2006 and September 2010, 84 pts were enrolled and 41 pts in CP arm and 42 pts in D arm were eligible (median age, 76 years; 75% male; 72% stage IV). Median treatment cycle was 4 in each arm (CP, range 1-6; D, range 1-8). ORRs were 51% (95%CI: 36-66%) and 26% (95%CI: 12-39%) in the CP and D arm, respectively. With a median follow-up of 18.4 months, median PFS were 6.5 and 3.9 months in the CP and D arm, respectively (Logrank, P=0.0027). Grade 3 or severer toxicities were as follows: neutropenia (CP, 56% and D, 79%), anemia (CP, 15% and D, 7%), thrombocytopenia (CP, 10% and D, 0%), infection (CP, 20% and D, 25%). One treatment-related death due to neutropenia, pneumonia, and lethal arrhythmia occurred in D arm but none in CP arm. Conclusions: The platinum doublet CP achieved higher activity with an acceptable toxicity profile for elderly pts with advanced NSCLC compared to monotherapy with D. The superiority of CP to the monotherapy in this trial is consistent with results of recent IFCT-0501 trial (Lancet 2011).

Phase II study of pemetrexed (Pem) and cisplatin (Cis) plus cetuximab (Cet) followed by Pem and Cet maintenance therapy in patients (Pts) with advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7554-7554
Author(s):  
Gerald Schmid-Bindert ◽  
Vittorio Gebbia ◽  
Frank Mayer ◽  
Edurne Arriola ◽  
Diego Marquez-Medina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Study Drug ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
One Year

7554 Background: A prospective, nonrandomized, multicenter study was conducted to assess the effect of adding cet to pem and cis in pts with advanced nonsquamous NSCLC. Methods: 113 Caucasian performance status 0-1 pts received 1st line pem (500 mg/m2) and cis (75 mg/m2) on day 1 (21d cycle) for 4-6 cycles and cet (400 mg/m2 loading dose followed by 250 mg/m2) weekly. Non-progressive pts received pem 500 mg/m2 on day 1 (21d cycle) plus cet (250mg/m2 weekly) until progression. Pts received vitamin B12/folic acid and dexamethasone. Primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) (RECIST 1.0). Secondary endpoints were progression free survival (PFS), 1 year survival rate, translational research (TR) and safety. Results: Pts’ characteristics: median age 59.7 years, 64% male, 50% PS 0, 92% stage IV, and 78% adenocarcinoma. All pts completed ≥ 1 cycle of induction therapy and 45% and 43% completed ≥ 1 cycle of maintenance with pem and cet, respectively. ORR (n=109) was 38.5% (80% CI 32.2-45.1), all partial responses. Disease control rate (response/stable disease) was 59.6% (80% CI: 53.1-65.9). Median PFS was 5.82 months (80% CI: 4.40-6.70). One year survival rate was 0.45 (80% CI: 0.39-0.51). Significant associations were seen between high EGFR by IHC and increased PFS (cytoplasm: HR=0.46, p=0.035; membrane: HR=0.41, p=0.008), and between high nuclear TTF-1 and increased ORR (OR=7.73, p=0.021) / PFS (HR=0.21, p<0.001) / OS (HR=0.25, p=0.035). Of 113 pts evaluated for safety, 73 (64.6%) pts had drug related CTC Grade 3/4 adverse events (AE): most frequent were neutropenia (14.2%), rash (15%), and vomiting (8.8%). Drug related serious AEs were reported in 27.4% pts: most frequent were anemia (5.3%), neutropenia (5.3%), vomiting (3.5%), and rash, renal failure, diarrhea and fatigue (1.8% each). There were 2 potential on-study drug related deaths (sudden death and large intestinal perforation). Conclusions: Pem, cis and cet appeared efficacious and tolerable. These results support further evaluation in a randomized trial. The TR outcomes are hypothesis generating given the study’s size and nonrandomized nature.

Efficacy study of metronomic chemotherapy in metastatic NSCLC.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e19092-e19092
Author(s):  
B. J. Srinivas ◽  
Nayak Radheshyam ◽  
C. Gunasagar ◽  
Eriat Govind ◽  
Veldore H. Vidya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Median Survival ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Metronomic Chemotherapy ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Metastatic Lung ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Grade 3

e19092 Background: Metastatic lung cancer patients are at best treated palliatively. We evaluated the effects of metronomic chemotherapy on survival outcomes in this population. Methods: Thirty four subjects with treatment refractory (n=26) and treatment naive (n=7) metastatic lung cancer were included in a open label single arm efficacy study of metronomic chemotherapy. Patients were given a chemotherapy regimen of Tab. Cyclophsophamide 50 mg once daily and cap. etoposide 50 mg once daily, 3 weeks on and one week off in 28 day cycle over a minimum period of 3 months or until the progression of their disease whichever was earlier. Patients were assessed for treatment response using RECIST criteria (version 1.1) and duration of progression free survival and overall survival. Data were analysed using Kaplan Meier survival analysis. Results: The mean age of the study population was 63.4 ±11.2 years. The mean duration of metronomic chemotherapy was 94.9 ±60.4 days. Overall 64.7% had progressive disease and 26.5% had stable disease. There was a significant improvement in overall survival in those with ECOG performance status of 1 compared to ECOG status of 2 (median survival =240 vs.52 days, Log Rank Mantel Cox =11.32, p=0.001) and pathology grade 2 compared to grade 3 (median survival =200 vs. 37 days, Breslows Wilcoxon =5.76, p=0.02) and stable disease on RECIST compared to progressive disease following metronomic chemotherapy (Median survival =360 vs. 50 days, Log Rank Mantel Cox =8.68, p=0.003). There was also a significant improvement in progression free survival in those with ECOG performance status of 1 compared to ECOG status of 2 (median survival =98 vs. 52 days, Log Rank Mantel Cox =6.62, p=0.001) and in grade 2 compared to grade 3 disease (mean survival =97 vs.32 days, Log Rank Mantel Cox =4.73, p=0.03). Tumor load and multiple organ sites of disease did not seem to influence survival. Conclusions: The results suggest stable response in about one third of study population, favorable progression free and overall survival rates following metronomic chemotherapy. Performance status is important predictors in this category of population.

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