Dual epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibition: Phase I study combining cetuximab (C225) and erlotinib (E) in advanced solid tumors

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3552-3552
Author(s):  
R. Sangha ◽  
C. Ho ◽  
L. Beckett ◽  
D. H. Lau ◽  
P. N. Lara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Gene Copy ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Egfr Inhibition ◽  
Biomarker Analysis

3552 Background: The EGFR pathway is implicated in lung tumorigenesis by aberrantly regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis, and invasion. Maximal blockade of the EGFR can be achieved by dually inhibiting the extracellular and intracellular domain with the monoclonal antibody C225 and the tyrosine kinase inhibitor, E. Given preclinical synergy of C225 and E, we hypothesized this combination would be feasible and result in improved therapeutic benefit. Methods: Patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors were enrolled using a standard phase I dose escalation design. C225 was administered IV weekly, with no loading dose, and E given orally daily on a 28-day cycle. Four dose levels were studied: C225 150 mg/m2, E 100 mg; C225 200 mg/m2, E 100 mg; C225 250 mg/m2, E 100 mg; and C225 250 mg/m2, E 150 mg. Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as: grade (Gr) 4 platelets, Gr 3 platelets with bleeding, febrile neutropenia, ≥ Gr 3 ANC with documented infection, or clinically significant > Gr 3 non-hematologic toxicity. Gr 3 rash based solely on pain or Gr 3 hypersensitivity infusion reactions were not considered DLTs. Results: 18 pts were treated: 13 NSCLC, 3 H&N, 1 pancreas, and 1 invasive thymoma. Characteristics: Age range 41–80, median 62.5; Gender: 7 M; ECOG PS ≤1 = 17; Prior chemo ≤1 = 10. Planned dose escalation was completed without reaching the MTD. The highest dose level was expanded to 6 pts. A single DLT for Gr 3 diarrhea was observed at the second dose level (C225 200 mg/m2, E 100 mg). Gr 3/4 toxicities were: lymphopenia (3), acneiform rash (3), nausea/vomiting (3), pruritis (1), fatigue (1), diarrhea (1), confusion (1), hypomagnesemia (1), hypocalcemia (1), hyponatremia (1), hyperkalemia (1), and anemia (1). Of 13 evaluable pts, 1 PR (NSCLC) and 4 with SD (2 NSCLC, 2 H&N). Median cycles: 2 (1–14) with one NSCLC pt on therapy for 8 cycles and one H&N pt receiving 14 cycles. Biomarker analysis of EGFR polymorphisms, gene copy number via FISH, and protein expression will be presented, along with the mutation status of EGFR and KRAS. Conclusions: 1) Dual EGFR inhibition with C225 250 mg/m2 weekly and E 150 mg daily is feasible, well tolerated, and the recommended phase II dose. 2) Efficacy of this combination in NSCLC is being evaluated in a phase II trial. [Table: see text]

Phase I study of topotecan and cisplatin in patients with advanced solid tumors: a cancer and leukemia group B study.

1994 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2743-2750 ◽  
Author(s):  
A A Miller ◽  
J B Hargis ◽  
R C Lilenbaum ◽  
S Z Fields ◽  
G L Rosner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Topoisomerase I ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Phase Ii Trials ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels

PURPOSE The objectives of this phase I trial were to determine the dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of the novel topoisomerase I inhibitor topotecan combined with cisplatin, to define the maximum-tolerated doses (MTDs) of the combination without and with the use of filgrastim, and to define recommended doses for phase II trials. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with advanced solid tumors were eligible if they had normal bone marrow, renal, and hepatic function and had not previously been treated with platinum compounds. Topotecan was administered intravenously on days 1 through 5 and cisplatin was administered intravenously on day 1 of a 21-day cycle. The topotecan dose was fixed at 1.0 mg/m2/d on the first four dose levels, and cisplatin was escalated in 25-mg/m2 increments from 25 to 100 mg/m2 without filgrastim. After encountering DLT, the dose of cisplatin was decreased by one level and topotecan dose escalation was attempted. After defining the MTD without growth factor, the study proceeded with escalating cisplatin doses to define the MTD with filgrastim 5 micrograms/kg subcutaneously (SC) daily starting on day 6 of treatment. Priming with filgrastim 5 micrograms/kg SC on days -6 to -2 before the first course was explored last. RESULTS Of 38 patients entered, 37 were eligible, 35 assessable for toxicity in the first course, and 28 assessable for response. The principal toxicity was grade 4 neutropenia, which had to last more than 7 days to be considered dose-limiting. No DLT was observed at the starting cisplatin dose of 25 mg/m2 (dose level 1). On level 2 (cisplatin 50 mg/m2, one patient had dose-limiting neutropenia and one patient had grade 3 renal toxicity. On level 3 (cisplatin 75 mg/m2), two patients had dose-limiting neutropenia. Therefore, cisplatin dose escalation was stopped. On dose level 5 (cisplatin 50 mg/m2 and topotecan 1.25 mg/m2/d), one patient had grade 4 neutropenia that lasted more than 7 days and one patient died of neutropenic sepsis. The remaining dose levels used topotecan 1.0 mg/m2/d plus cisplatin 75 mg/m2 (level 6) and 100 mg/m2 (levels 7 and 8) with filgrastim. No DLT was observed on level 6. On level 7, two patients had dose-limiting neutropenia and one patient had grade 3 hyperbilirubinemia. Priming with filgrastim on level 8 demonstrated no obvious advantage over level 7, and one patient had grade 4 thrombocytopenia that lasted more than 7 days. Three patients with non-small-cell lung cancer achieved a partial response and one patient with breast cancer had a complete response. CONCLUSION Topotecan and cisplatin in combination cause more neutropenia than expected from either drug given alone at the same dosage. The recommended phase II doses are topotecan 1.0 mg/m2/d for 5 days in combination with cisplatin 50 mg/m2 on day 1 without filgrastim or cisplatin 75 mg/m2 on day 1 with filgrastim support.

A phase I study of pegylated doxorubicin (DOX) and weekly topotecan (TOP) in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 12018-12018
Author(s):  
G. A. Masters ◽  
M. Guarino ◽  
C. Schneider ◽  
D. Biggs ◽  
S. Grubbs
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ecog Ps

12018 Background: The primary endpoint of this prospective phase I study of DOX-TOP in pts with advanced solid tumors was to identify the maximum tolerated dose and dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) of this combination. Other objectives included a description of additional toxicities and efficacy in this patient population with refractory cancers. Pharmacokinetic sampling of TOP plasma levels will be reported separately. Methods: Eligible pts had advanced solid tumors and had either failed standard chemotherapy (chemo) or were pts for whom no standard therapy existed. They had ECOG PS = 0–2, adequate organ function, and gave written, informed consent. Initial doses included DOX 40 mg/m2 day 1 and TOP 2 mg/m2 days 1, 8 and 15 q 28 days. TOP was to be escalated in cohorts of pts. DLT was defined as febrile neutropenia, grade 4 thrombocytopenia, any grade 3 non-hematologic toxicity, or the inability to receive subsequent treatment due to ongoing toxicity. Treatment was held for ANC < 1000 or platelets < 75,000. Results: Fourteen pts have been enrolled on this phase I study, all of whom were evaluable for toxicity. There were 12 males and 2 females, and the median age was 57 years (range 25–86). Four had ECOG PS = 0, 9 had PS = 1, and 1 had PS = 2. Cancer types included head and neck (3), renal (2), and breast, pancreas, liver, esophagus, germ cell tumor, sarcoma, and others (one each). In the 6 pts treated at dose level 1, toxicities included grade 3 anemia (1) and neutropenia (2), and grade 4 neutropenia (1). DLT consisted of grade 4 thrombocytopenia (1) and inability to deliver day 15 TOP in 3/6 pts at this dose. Thus, TOP was reduced to 1.5 mg/m2 weekly for dose level -1, and 8 pts have been treated. Toxicities included grade 3 anemia (1)and neutropenia (2), and grade 4 neutropenia (1) and thrombocytopenia (1). Enrollment continues at this dose level to confirm tolerability. No patient achieved an objective response to therapy, but 2 pts have stable disease for up to 4 cycles. Conclusions: DOX-TOP can be safely combined in pts with advanced solid tumors, with hematologic toxicity as the DLT. The preliminary recommended phase II dose is DOX 40 mg/m2 and TOP 1.5 mg/m2. We plan to explore an additional dose level of DOX 30 mg/m2 and TOP 2 mg/m2. Phase II evaluation is contemplated in selected tumor types. [Table: see text]

Phase I trial of combination becatecarin and oxaliplatin in patients with advanced solid tumors

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2561-2561
Author(s):  
S. Manda ◽  
C. Mauser ◽  
J. Bokar ◽  
M. Cooney ◽  
J. Brell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase I Trial ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Phase Ii Studies ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Level 2

2561 Background: Becatecarin (rebeccamycin analogue-RA) is an anti-tumor antibiotic with inhibitory activity against both topoisomerase II and I as well as DNA intercalating properties. We performed a phase I trial to a) determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of RA in combination with oxaliplatin; b) determine the dose limiting toxicities (DLT) (c) obtain data on pharmacokinetics and (d) observe for any antitumor activity. Methods: Eligibility criteria included patients with advanced solid tumors refractory to standard therapy; performance status 0–2; adequate hematologic, renal and liver function. Patients were treated with RA as a 1 hour infusion daily x 5 and oxaliplatin on day 5 only, after RA infusion. Treatment was repeated q 21 days. The following dose levels were evaluated: Dose level 1: RA 80 mg/m2/d and oxaliplatin 90 mg/m2; Dose level 2: RA 80 mg/m2/d and oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2; Dose level 3: RA 110 mg/m2/d and oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2. Results: A total of 15 evaluable patients were enrolled. Median age was 56 (8 male, 7 female). A variety of tumor types were enrolled. A total of 56 cycles were administered. DLT occurred at a dose of RA at 110 mg/m2/d x 5 days and oxaliplatin at 130 mg/m2 and consisted of grade 3 hypophosphatemia and grade 4 atrial fibrillation. At this dose level 2 of 3 enrolled patients also developed grade 3 neutropenia. The MTD and recommended phase II dose was RA at 80 mg/m2/daily x 5 along with oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 day 5 q 21 days. Three confirmed partial responses were observed in patients with hepatocellular, gallbladder and esophageal cancers. Six patients experienced stable disease. Conclusions: At the MTD combination RA and oxaliplatin is well tolerated and given the response rate and stable diseases observed, phase II studies are recommended. Supported by Grants U01 CA62502, MO1-RR-00080, K23 CA109348–01 from the National Institutes of Health. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Phase I dose escalation study and biomarker analysis of E7080 in patients with advanced solid tumors

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3527-3527 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Yamada ◽  
T. Hirata ◽  
Y. Fujiwara ◽  
H. Nokihara ◽  
N. Yamamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Escalation Study ◽  
Biomarker Analysis

Phase I clinical trial of temsirolimus (T) and vinorelbine (V) in advanced solid tumors.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13084-e13084
Author(s):  
Grace Lauren Lee ◽  
Lingyun Ji ◽  
Barbara Jennifer Gitlitz ◽  
Tanya B. Dorff ◽  
Syma Iqbal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Level I ◽  
Grade 3

e13084 Background: T, an mTOR inhibitor that regulates a signaling cascade which controls growth factor-induced cell proliferation was combined with V, an anti-mitotic drug in a phase I study. Synergistic effects have been reported with this combination. The primary objective was to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Secondary objectives were to evaluate safety and tolerability. Methods: Eligible pts had advanced solid tumors, performance status 0-2, adequate organ function, and signed consent. Pts were treated with escalating doses of T and V. A 3+3 design was used. 4 dose levels were planned: Level I (T 20mg + V 20 mg/m2), Level II (T 25 + V 20), Level III (T 25 + V 25) and Level IV (T 25 + V 30). T was administered IV on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 while V was administered IV on days 1 and 15. Cycles were repeated every 28 days. MTD was defined as the highest dose tested in which fewer than 33% of pts experienced dose-limiting toxicity (DLT). DLTs included grade 3-4 non-hematologic toxicity (excluding inadequately treated nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, alopecia, myalgia, fatigue), hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and grade 4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia lasting more than 7 days. Results: Nineteen pts were enrolled (10 female, 9 male, median age 62 (35-79)), tumor types: lung (5), bladder (2), endometrial (7), prostate (2), neuroendocrine (1), vagina (2) and received a total of 50 cycles. All pts had received prior chemotherapy. Six pts were inevaluable and replaced (1 disease progression, 4 missed doses, 1 withdrew consent). Four pts were enrolled at dose level I, 9 to dose level II and 6 to dose level III. There was 1 DLT at level II (1 pt with grade 3 anorexia and dehydration) and 2 at level III (1 pt grade 3 hypokalemia; 1 pt grade 4 neutropenia). Two pts died on dose level III (1 not study related, disease progression; 1 study related, grade 4 neutropenia). Grade 3/4 toxicities were anemia (2), edema (1), hyperglycemia (1), anorexia (1), dehydration (1), hypertriglyceridemia (1), hypokalemia (2), and neutropenia (1). Dose level II was the MTD. One pt had a partial response (prostate), 6 stable disease. Conclusions: The recommended phase II dose of T + V is T 25mg and V 20mg/m2. At this dose, treatment was well tolerated.

Phase I safety and tolerability of once daily oral afatinib (A) in combination with gemcitabine (G) in patients with advanced solid tumors.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13009-e13009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvie Zanetta ◽  
Jaafar Bennouna ◽  
Nicolas Isambert ◽  
Helene De-Montserrat ◽  
Patrick J. Squiban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Dose Finding ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Initial Starting

e13009 Background: A is an orally bioavailable, irreversible, ErbB Family Blocker. This open label, Phase I, dose escalation trial investigated the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of A in two parallel dose cohort expansion parts, in combination with either G (Part A) or docetaxel (Part B) in patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors. Preliminary results from Part A are presented here. Methods: Eligible patients (confirmed diagnosis of advanced solid tumors, ECOG PS 0–1) received once-daily, oral dosing of A in combination with G, given intravenously at Day 1 and at Day 8 of every 3 week cycle. Dosing of A started on Day 2 of Cycle 1. The primary objective was to establish the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) based on the occurrence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) observed in Cycle 1. Dose escalation was performed with cohorts of 3–6 patients using a 3+3 design. Initial starting dose level was A 30 mg/day and G 1000mg /m², escalating up to A 50 mg/day and G 1250 mg/m², until the MTD was reached, and followed by a PK expansion cohort of 12 patients at the MTD level. Incidence and severity of AEs were recorded. Results: To date, 19 patients have been treated on study with the following baseline characteristics: mean age (53.7 years), women (63.2%) and number of prior chemotherapies (≤2: 26%, >2: 74%). Twelve patients received 2–4 cycles of treatment and five patients received 4 or more cycles. AEs observed in most patients were diarrhea (89.5%) and rash (63.2%). In Cycle 1, DLTs were experienced by one patient out of six receiving A 30 mg and G 1250 mg/m². MTD was exceeded at a dose level of at least A 40 mg/day and G 1250 mg/m². An intermediate dose level of A 40 mg/day and G 1000 mg/m² is currently under evaluation. Conclusions: In patients with relapsed or refractory advanced solid tumors, the combination of A with G is well tolerated, with manageable AEs. Dose finding is ongoing and MTD, safety profile and preliminary evidence of activity are anticipated to be reported at time of presentation.

A Phase II Study of Dasatinib in Patients with Accelerated Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Who Are Resistant or Intolerant to Imatinib: First Results of the CA180005 ‘START-A’ Study.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 39-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francois Guilhot ◽  
J.F. Apperley ◽  
N. Shah ◽  
D.W. Kim ◽  
A. Grigg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Biomarker Analysis

Abstract Dasatinib (BMS-354825) is a novel, oral, multi-targeted kinase inhibitor that targets BCR-ABL and SRC kinases. Results from a phase I trial showed dasatinib to be well-tolerated and to induce hematologic (HR) and cytogenetic responses (CyR) in pts with imatinib (IM)-resistant (IM-R)/intolerant (IM-I) CML at all stages of disease. Phase II evaluation of dasatinib in this group of pts is currently ongoing - this is an open-label study of dasatinib in accelerated phase (AP)-CML carried out in 39 centers worldwide. was originally designed to accrue 60 AP-CML pts, but was subsequently expanded to further assess safety and efficacy. Between December 2004 and May 2005, a total of 107 pts were treated (56 males; median age 49, range 24-74). We report our preliminary experience on the first 35 pts enrolled. Dasatinib was given orally at 70 mg twice daily (BID), based on phase I data, including complete inhibition of BCR-ABL activity from biomarker analysis. Dose escalation to 100 mg BID or reduction to 50 mg and 40 mg BID were allowed for poor initial response or persistent toxicity, respectively. Blood counts were performed weekly and bone marrow, including cytogenetic, evaluation monthly. A total of 35 pts (33 IM-R, 2 IM-I) are summarized. Mean age was 55 years (range 23–79), 86% of pts were Caucasian and 49% were male. Median time from diagnosis of CML was 91.4 months (range 30.8–176.6); 69% of pts had prior interferon and 14% had prior stem cell transplant. Most pts were extensively pretreated with IM, at doses &gt;600 mg/day in 19 (54%) pts, and duration of IM treatment was &gt;3 years in 25 (71%) pts; 30 pts (86%) had achieved a complete HR (CHR) on prior IM and 9 (26%) had a major CyR. At study entry, 13 (37%) pts had baseline WBC ≥20,000/ml and 13 (37%) pts had platelets &lt;100,000/ml. 14 (40%) pts had ≥15% bone marrow blasts. Assessment of mutation in the ABL kinase domain was performed in all pts; 6/10 pts currently evaluable had mutations; none were of the T315I type. The median duration on study was 2 months. Dose interruptions occurred in 20 pts, dose reduction in 6 pts and dose escalation in 6 pts. 23 (66%) pts achieved a major hematologic response (7 CHR and 16 no evidence of leukemia [CHR without complete recovery of neutrophils or platelets]). CyR were documented in 13/24 pts (54%) including 4 complete CyR (0% Ph+) and 2 partial CyR (1–35% Ph+). Responses were seen in pts who never responded to IM (2 major HR and 1 minor CyR). Molecular responses are not yet available. Myelosuppression was profound, with PMN &lt;500/ml in 17 pts and platelets &lt;25,000 /ml in 20 pts. Non-hematologic toxicity consisted mainly of diarrhea (10 pts), nausea (5 pts), headache (5 pts), peripheral edema (3 pts) and pleural effusion (2 pts); all grade 1 or 2. In conclusion, despite a relatively short follow-up, dasatinib demonstrated substantial hematologic and cytogenetic activity in this heavily pretreated population of accelerated phase CML pts. Data will be updated at the time of the meeting on all 107 pts, with a minimum of 6 months’ follow-up.

scholarly journals Phase I study of ABBV-428, a mesothelin-CD40 bispecific, in patients with advanced solid tumors

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. e002015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason J Luke ◽  
Fabrice Barlesi ◽  
Ki Chung ◽  
Anthony W Tolcher ◽  
Karen Kelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Bispecific Antibody ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Recommended Phase Ii Dose ◽  
Dose Proportional

BackgroundCD40 agonist immunotherapy can potentially license antigen-presenting cells to promote antitumor T-cell activation and re-educate macrophages to destroy tumor stroma. Systemic administration of CD40 agonists has historically been associated with considerable toxicity, providing the rationale for development of tumor-targeted immunomodulators to improve clinical safety and efficacy. This phase I study assessed the safety, tolerability, preliminary antitumor activity, and preliminary biomarkers of ABBV-428, a first-in-class, mesothelin-targeted, bispecific antibody designed for tumor microenvironment-dependent CD40 activation with limited systemic toxicity.MethodsABBV-428 was administered intravenously every 2 weeks to patients with advanced solid tumors. An accelerated titration (starting at a 0.01 mg/kg dose) and a 3+3 dose escalation scheme were used, followed by recommended phase II dose cohort expansions in ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, tumor types associated with high mesothelin expression.ResultsFifty-nine patients were treated at doses between 0.01 and 3.6 mg/kg. The maximum tolerated dose was not reached, and 3.6 mg/kg was selected as the recommended phase II dose. Seven patients (12%) reported infusion-related reactions. Treatment-related grade ≥3 treatment-emergent adverse events were pericardial effusion, colitis, infusion-related reaction, and pleural effusion (n=1 each, 2%), with no cytokine release syndrome reported. The pharmacokinetic profile demonstrated roughly dose-proportional increases in exposure from 0.4 to 3.6 mg/kg. Best response was stable disease in 9/25 patients (36%) treated at the recommended phase II dose. CD40 receptor occupancy >90% was observed on peripheral B-cells starting from 0.8 mg/kg; however, no consistent changes from baseline in intratumoral CD8+ T-cells, programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1+) cells, or immune-related gene expression were detected post-ABBV-428 treatment (cycle 2, day 1). Mesothelin membrane staining showed greater correlation with progression-free survival in ovarian cancer and mesothelioma than in the broader dose escalation population.ConclusionsABBV-428 monotherapy exhibited dose-proportional pharmacokinetics and an acceptable safety profile, particularly for toxicities characteristic of CD40 agonism, illustrating that utilization of a tumor-targeted, bispecific antibody can improve the safety of CD40 agonism as a therapeutic approach. ABBV-428 monotherapy had minimal clinical activity in dose escalation and in a small expansion cohort of patients with advanced mesothelioma or ovarian cancer.Trial registration numberNCT02955251.

Design of a phase I clinical trial with PNT2258, a novel DNA interference oligonucleotide (DNAi), in patients with advanced solid tumors.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS3110-TPS3110
Author(s):  
Drew Warren Rasco ◽  
Anthony W. Tolcher ◽  
Amita Patnaik ◽  
Kyriakos P. Papadopoulos ◽  
Alex Amaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Drug Product ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Upstream Region ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Phase Ii Studies

TPS3110 Background: With the knowledge that Bcl-2 facilitates drug resistance and cell survival, a DNA interference (DNAi) strategy was applied to silence Bcl-2 in cancer cells and promote apoptosis. DNAi differs from cytoplasmic mRNA targeting (antisense, RNAi, and miRNA targets) as it targets genomic DNA, blocking transcription. PNT100, a first in class DNAi, is a novel single-stranded 24-base unmodified DNA designed to bind to an upstream region of the Bcl-2 promoter. The drug product (PNT2258) is PNT100 encapsulated in a specialized pH tunable liposome and is being assessed for safety and tolerability in a phase I trial. PNT2258 avoids the toxicities associated with modified oligonucleotides and double-stranded RNAs; since the liposome formulation is anionic and contains no surface spacers, vehicle toxicities are minimal. Xenograft experiments demonstrated marked single agent activity in a diffuse large cell lymphoma, and therapy potentiation when combined with either rituximab in Daudi-Burkitt’s Lymphoma or docetaxel in A375 melanoma. Methods: An open-label, single-arm, first-in-man phase I dose-escalation study of PNT2258 in patients with advanced solid tumors was designed to evaluate safety, tolerability, dose-limiting toxicities, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of PNT2258 to recommend a dose for phase II studies. In this phase I study, pharmacodynamic effects of PNT2258 will be evaluated through analyses of soluble serum and plasma markers and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Patients will receive PNT2258 as an intravenous infusion over 2 hours once daily for 5 consecutive days (days 1-5) of each 21-day treatment cycle (3 weeks). The starting dose of 1 mg/m2 with PNT2258 administered to one patient per cohort and dose-escalation will proceed by dose-doubling in each successive cohort until a dose level of 64 mg/m2 is attained, provided no dose-limiting toxicities are observed in cycle 1. Thereafter, dose escalations shall proceed at 33% increments of the previous cohort dose-level to 85, 113, and 150 mg/m2 with expansions of up to six patients per cohort as needed. The ten planned dose cohorts have been completed with all patients enrolled.

A phase IB study of the combination of selumetinib (AZD6244; ARRY-142886) and cyclosporin A (CsA) in patients with advanced solid tumors with an expansion cohort in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 609-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuradha Krishnamurthy ◽  
A. Dasari ◽  
Albert C. Lockhart ◽  
Mark N. Stein ◽  
Hanna Kelly Sanoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Cyclosporin A ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Wnt Pathway ◽  
Response To Therapy ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Expansion Cohort

609 Background: Targeting MEK is of interest in the development of novel agents for treatment of many malignancies. However, better strategies are needed to overcome acquired resistance to MEK inhibitors. Preclinical studies have shown Wnt pathway overexpression in KRAS mutant cell lines resistant to the MEK inhibitor, Selumetinib. The combination of selumetinib and cyclosporin A (CsA), a non-canonical WnT pathway modulator, demonstrated antitumor activity in patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models. We are conducting an NCI CTEP-approved Phase I/IB trial (NCI # 9571/COMIRB # 13-2628) of selumetinib and CsA combination. Biomarkers of response to therapy are being co-developed. We hypothesize that this combination will be safe and potentially effective in patients with mCRC and that upregulation of FZD2 may predict for sensitivity. Methods: Phase I trial with initial dose escalation investigating the combination of selumetinib and CsA in patients with advanced solid tumors (n = 18) followed by an expansion cohort in patients with irinotecan and oxaliplatin-refractory mCRC (n = 20). The expansion cohort utilizes a selumetinib “run-in” to evaluate efficacy in RAS-WT and RAS-MT mCRC to identify those patients most likely to respond to the combination. Results: 18 patients were enrolled in the dose escalation phase and 10 patients have been enrolled in the dose expansion phase as of September 2016. Grade 1 or 2 nausea and rash were reported as the most common AEs. Most commonly reported Grade 3 or 4 toxicities were hypertension, elevated liver enzymes and rash. Three DLTs were reported with Grade 3 hypertension noted at dose level 1 and 2 and grade 3 rash reported at dose level 2. The maximum tolerated dose was defined as Selumetinib 75 mg BID and CsA 2 mg/kg BID on a 28-day cycle. Two partial responses and sixteen stable disease responses have been observed. Six patients have exhibited progressive disease. Conclusions: Selumetinib in combination with cyclosporin A appears to be well-tolerated with evidence of activity in solid tumors. Expansion cohort will complete enrollment this month. Clinical trial information: NCT02188264.

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