Phase I/II trial of CCI 779 and bevacizumab in advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC): Safety and activity in RTKI refractory RCC patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5039-5039 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Merchan ◽  
H. C. Pitot ◽  
R. Qin ◽  
G. Liu ◽  
T. R. Fitch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Response Assessment ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Open Label

5039 Background: Combined mTOR and VEGF blockade is a potentially promising and rational strategy for the treatment of advanced RCC. We previously reported the phase I safety and efficacy results of CCI 779 (C) +bevacizumab (B) n RTKI naïve stage IV RCC patients (pts) (J Clin Oncol. 2007;25[18S Suppl]:5034). We now report the interim results of the phase 2 study of C+B in RTKI refractory RCC patients. Methods: Design: Open label, phase I/II study of C+B in advanced RCC pts. Patients with measurable stage IV RCC with a component of clear/conventional cell type, performance status 0–2 and good organ function were eligible. Up to two prior treatment regimens were allowed (at least one prior RTKI). Phase II dose was C = 25 mg IV weekly and B = 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks repeated in 4 week cycles. The primary objective of the phase II portion was to assess the proportion of patients who were progression-free 6 months after study entry. Secondary objectives were assessment of response rates and toxicity. Accrual goal = 40 pts. Results: Thirty-five pts have been enrolled into the phase 2 portion to date with 4 pts ineligible. Twenty-five pts are evaluable for response assessment and 29 pts are evaluable for toxicity. Baseline characteristics (N: 35): M/F: 28/7; Number of met. sites: 1/2/3+: 15/9/11; prior nephrectomy: 31; Number of prior therapies: 1 = 29; 2 = 2. Most common (>5%) Gr 3–4 AEs (N = 29) included fatigue (6), hypercholesterolemia (2), hypertriglyceridemia (2), anorexia (2), rash (2), and anemia (2). Responses were: PR/SD/PD = 4 (16%)/18 (72%)/3 (12%). Median number of cycles administered was 4. Six month progression free rates will mature by may 2009. Conclusions: C+B combination at the recommended phase 2 doses is feasible and well tolerated. Clinical benefit rates (PR/SD) in RTKI refractory RCC patients (88%) are encouraging. Data on 6 month progression-free rates are expected to mature in 4/09. Updated data on safety, response rates, and 6-month progression free rates will be presented on all evaluable patients. Correlative studies on available plasma, serum and tumor samples for angiogenic and molecular biomarkers are underway. Supported by N01-CM62205, R21 CA 119545–02, and Commonwealth Foundation. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Phase I/II Trial of Bendamustine, Ixazomib and Dexamethasone (BID) in Patients (pts.) with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)

Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1998-1998
Author(s):  
Binod Dhakal ◽  
Anita D'Souza ◽  
Mehdi Hamadani ◽  
Carlos E. Arce-Lara ◽  
Katrina Schroeder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Partial Response ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Overall Response ◽  
Equity Ownership

Abstract Background: Bendamustine, a bifunctional alkylator with antimetabolite activity, is an attractive combination partner for both proteasome inhibitors (PI) and immunomodulators (ImiDs) in pts. with MM. This phase I/II trial assessed the safety and efficacy of the combination of BID in pts. with RRMM exposed to bortezomib and lenalidomide and refractory to at least one of the agents. Methods: This open label phase I/II study assessed the safety, tolerability and efficacy of BID regimen delivered in a 28-day cycle in RRMM. The primary objective of the phase I portion was to determine the recommended phase II dose (RP2D) of BID, and primary objective of the phase II portion was to estimate the overall response rates (ORR) of the combination. A 3+3 dose escalation based on dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) was employed in phase I; bendamustine was given at escalated doses of 70, 80 and 90 mg/m2 on days 1,2 of each cycle with ixazomib (4mg) and dexamethasone (40 mg) on days 1,8, 15 in a 28-day cycle for 4 cycles (up to 8 in responders). In phase II, an expansion cohort was enrolled at the RP2D using Simon 2-stage design. Results: A total of 28 pts. were enrolled between October 2015 January 2018. Median age of the pts. was 67 yrs. (range, 42-72), and 43% were females (Table 1). Patients received a median of 4 (range, 4-9) prior lines of therapy, of which 46% and 25% were double and quadruple refractory patients respectively and 89% had prior autologous stem cell transplant. Fifteen pts. were enrolled in phase I, and no DLTs were observed at dose level (DL) 1 and 2; while 2 /6 patients developed DLTs (neutropenia and thrombocytopenia) at DL3 establishing RP2D as bendamustine 80 mg/m2, ixazomib 4 mg and dexamethasone 40 mg. Additional 13 pts. were enrolled in phase II, and total of 19 pts. were available for phase II evaluation including pts. treated at maximal tolerated dose (MTD) in phase I (N= 6). Of 19, 18 pts. were evaluable for response per study definition, out of which 7 completed total of 8 cycles. The median number of cycles completed was 4 (1-8). The overall response rates (ORR) was 61% with very good partial response (VGPR) 2 (11%), partial response (PR) 9(50%) and stable disease (SD) 8 (44%) and progressive disease (PD) 2 (11%). One patient completed less than 1 cycle and not evaluable for response (Table 2). For responders, the median duration of response was 5.5 months (2-13). At a median follow up of 10 months, median progression free (PFS) and overall (OS) survival were 4 months (range, 1- 13) and 9 months (range, 1-15) respectively with no treatment related morality (Table 2). The most frequent adverse events were anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, nausea, diarrhea and infections. Treatment emergent ≥ grade 3 peripheral neuropathy was not seen. Conclusions: BID is a well-tolerated and effective combination therapy for pts. with heavily treated RRMM. Planned maintenance therapy was not used in this study and might be effective for prolonging responses. Disclosures Dhakal: Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria; Takeda: Honoraria, Research Funding; Amgen: Honoraria. D'Souza:Celgene: Research Funding; Merck: Research Funding; Prothena: Consultancy, Research Funding; Takeda: Research Funding; Amgen: Research Funding. Hamadani:Merck: Research Funding; Sanofi Genzyme: Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; ADC Therapeutics: Research Funding; MedImmune: Consultancy, Research Funding; Ostuka: Research Funding; Celgene Corporation: Consultancy; Cellerant: Consultancy; Takeda: Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy. Shah:Miltenyi: Other: Travel funding, Research Funding; Geron: Equity Ownership; Exelexis: Equity Ownership; Juno Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria; Oncosec: Equity Ownership; Lentigen Technology: Research Funding. Hari:Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Amgen Inc.: Research Funding; Spectrum: Consultancy, Research Funding; Kite Pharma: Consultancy, Honoraria; Takeda: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Bristol-Myers Squibb: Consultancy, Research Funding; Janssen: Honoraria; Sanofi: Honoraria, Research Funding.

Preliminary Results of a Phase I/II Trial of BBR-2778 (Pixantrone) in Combination with Fludarabine, Dexamethasone, and Rituximab (FPD-R) in the Treatment of Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Indolent Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL).

Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 1324-1324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Fayad ◽  
James Liebmann ◽  
Manuel Modiano ◽  
Gary I. Cohen ◽  
Barbara Pro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Outpatient Basis ◽  
Significant Activity ◽  
Cardiac Events

Abstract Background: Fludarabine-mitoxantrone-dexamethasone-rituximab (FND-R) is a combination chemotherapy with significant activity in untreated and relapsed indolent B-cell lymphoma patients (pts). Pixantrone is a novel aza-anthracenedione that has no delayed cardiotoxicity in animal models and has single agent activity in NHL. We conducted an outpatient phase I/II trial, to define the recommended dose (RD) of pixantrone when substituting for mitoxantrone in the FND-R regimen, and the safety and efficacy of this regimen in pts with relapsed or refractory indolent NHL. Methods: Pts received pixantrone with fludarabine (25mg/m2/day, days 1–3), dexamethasone (20mg/day, days 1–5), and rituximab (375mg/m2/day on day 1) in a 28 day regimen (FPD-R). Based on previous single agent clinical studies, the starting dose of pixantrone was defined as 80mg/m². The RD was established to be 120mg/m2 and the protocol was amended to treat patients in the phase II part. Results: 9 pts (6 males) with a median age of 65 years (range 41–78) were included in the dose-finding part of the study. Following the protocol amendment, 23 pts (11 males) of WHO performance status 0–1, median age 61 (range 32–78) have been enrolled in the currently ongoing phase II part. Pathology included SLL/CLL, follicular grade I, follicular grade II, MALT, marginal cell, and other indolent B-cell lymphomas. All pts had received a prior anthracycline-containing regimen (median number 1, range 1–4). The study regimen was well tolerated; median number of courses received was 5 (range 2–8). Grade 4 toxicities were neutropenia in 10 pts, leukopenia in 5 pts, and thrombocytopenia in 1 pt. No clinically significant cardiac events or decreases in LVEF ≥20% were noted. However 4 pts went below 50% LVEF including 1 pt who was below 50% at baseline. Non-hematologic adverse events were primarily grade 1 or 2 in severity. Response rate was 75% for the 20 pts evaluable for response, with 11 (55%) complete remission [7 confirmed (CR), 4 unconfirmed (CRu)], and 4 (20%) partial remission (PR). Two responders went onto bone marrow transplant (BMT): one had a CRu and one a PR. A third patient was pending BMT after CR. At a median follow-up of 345 days, the median duration of response has not been reached, as only two pts have progressed: the first progression occurred at 113 days, and the second pt progressed at 699 days. The remaining pts are still in remission. Conclusions: The RD of pixantrone in the FPD-R regimen is 120mg/m2. The primary toxicity is hematologic. The regimen can be given on an outpatient basis, is associated with major responses, and is very well tolerated in relapsed and refractory indolent NHL pts.

Phase I study of sapacitabine, an oral nucleoside analogue, in patients with advanced leukemias or myelodysplastic syndromes

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7063-7063 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Plunkett ◽  
G. Garcia-Manero ◽  
S. Faderl ◽  
J. Cortes ◽  
P. Boone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Nucleoside Analogue ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Dna Breaks ◽  
Platelet Recovery ◽  
Refractory Aml

7063 Background: Sapacitabine, a 2′-deoxycytidine nucleoside analogue with unique ability to induce G2 cell cycle arrest and cause irreparable single-strand DNA breaks, is undergoing clinical evaluation for the treatment of cancer. The recommended Phase II dose (RD) in patients with advanced solid tumors was 75 mg b.i.d.×7 days orally every 21 days. The major DLT was myelosuppression. Here, we present the initial results of a Phase I study of sapacitabine in patients with advanced leukemias or MDS. The primary objective was to define the MTD of the above dosing schedule and the secondary objectives were to characterize the PK/PD effects of sapacitabine and its major metabolite CNDAC. Methods: Eligible patients had relapsed/refractory leukemias or MDS, or untreated disease if not willing to proceed with conventional systemic chemotherapy, adequate organ functions and performance status of 0–2. At least 3 patients were enrolled at each dose level. The MTD was the highest dose level at which =2/6 patients experienced a DLT during the first treatment cycle. Results: Twenty- nine patients received sapacitabine. Median age was 64 (range: 36 - 91). The majority of patients had AML (n=24) or MDS (n=4). Median number of prior chemotherapies was 2 (range: 0 - 6). MTD was reached at the dose level of 375 mg b.i.d. with 2/7 patients experienced the DLT of small bowel obstruction (n=1) or neutropenic colitis (n=1). One patient died from complications of neutropenic colitis. Common non-hematologic adverse events (all grades, regardless of causality) included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, alopecia, and fatigue, most of which were mild to moderate in intensity. PK and PD data are being analyzed. To date, 7 patients (5 AML, 2 MDS) had a reduction in bone marrow blast counts to = 5% including 1 CR in refractory AML with incomplete platelet recovery and 1 CR in relapsed MDS. In addition, 2 AML patients with relapsed leukemia cutis had a significant reduction in leukemia infiltrates in skin. Conclusion: The RD of sapacitabine for the b.i.d.×7 days every 21 days schedule is 325 mg b.i.d. The DLT is gastrointestinal toxicity. Sapacitabine is well tolerated and has promising antileukemic activity in patients with relapsed or refractory AML and MDS. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

A phase I/II study to evaluate the ability of decitabine and panobinostat to improve temozolomide chemosensitivity in metastatic melanoma.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3056-3056
Author(s):  
Chang Xia ◽  
Douglas Earl Laux ◽  
Jeremy Michael Deutsch ◽  
Melanie Frees ◽  
Brian Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Metastatic Melanoma ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Safety Data ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽  
Primary Endpoints ◽  
Number Of Cycles ◽  
Ecog Ps

3056 Background: Epigenetic gene regulation is likely a contributing mechanism of cancer initiation and progression. Emerging evidence indicates that epigenetics may also play a key role in the development of chemoresistance in melanoma. We proposed combining the histone deacetylase inhibitor panobinostat (PT) and the demethylator decitabine (D) to overcome the development of epigenetic mediated temozolomide (TMZ) resistance in metastatic melanoma. Methods: Eligible patients must be ≥18, stage IV melanoma, and naïve or previously treated, with good performance status (ECOG ≤ 2) and normal organ functions. Patients with previous exposure to TMZ were allowed on study. The study includes the dose escalation of D and PT followed by expansion cohorts. D (0.1mg/kg SQ, 0.2mg/kg SQ) on days 1, 3, 5, 8, 10,12, PT (10mg PO, 20mg PO, 30mg PO) Q96h starting day 8, and TMZ 150mg/m2 PO daily on days 9-13 of each 42 day cycle. TMZ was increased to 200mg/m2 in the absence of grade 2 thrombocytopenia. Primary endpoints of phase I study are to determine the toxicity, safety and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the D, PT and TMZ combination. Results: To date, the phase I portion of this trial is completed. We report on the safety data for this combination. 17 patients received treatment (1st cohort: 5; 2nd cohort: 4; 3rd cohort: 4; 4th cohort: 4 ). M:F 11:6. Median age: 56 (32-77); Median ECOG PS: 1; 82% of the patients received at least one cycle (n=14). Median number of cycles given: 2 (0-6). To date, no DLTs have occurred. The MTD was not reached. The only grade (G) 4 adverse event (AE) is neutropenia on a patient in cohort 3 and it resolved within 3 days. G3 AEs included lymphopenia (n=4, 23%), anemia (n=2, 12%), leukopenia (n=2, 12%) and fatigue (n=2, 12%). Common G2 toxicities were leukopenia (n=5, 30%), neutropenia (n=4, 23%), nausea (n=4, 23%) and lymphopenia (n=3, 18%). Conclusions: The combination of D, PT, and TMZ appears to be safe and well-tolerated. The recommended dose for the phase II study remains to be determined.

A phase I study determining the safety and tolerability of combination therapy with pazopanib, a VEGFR/PDGFR/raf inhibitor, and GSK1120212, a MEK inhibitor, in advanced solid tumors enriched with patients with advanced differentiated thyroid cancer.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS3117-TPS3117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shabina Roohi Ahmed ◽  
Nilofer Saba Azad ◽  
Douglas Wilmot Ball ◽  
Michelle A. Rudek ◽  
Barry Nelkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Expansion Cohort

TPS3117 Background: Mutations of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway, especially RAS, BRAF and IGF-I/II receptor genes play a critical role in the development of many different types of cancers, including breast, colorectal, melanoma, NSCLC, and thyroid. Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is the most common endocrine malignancy, but there is currently no approved therapy for advanced radioiodine-resistant disease. In DTC xenograft models, vertical inhibition of this pathway, achieved by targeting the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) and MEK, has shown greater clinical efficacy than with either agent alone. Pazopanib (P) is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that selectively inhibits VEGFR1-3, PDGFR-α, PDGFR-b, c-kit, and FGFR 1-3. Phase II data in advanced DTC from Bible, et al, indicate a 49% response rate with a PFS of 11.7 months in a patients with PD within 6 months. GSK1120212 (G) is a potent, highly selective, allosteric inhibitor of MEK1/2. In a phase I/II study, Infante et al. reported an ORR of 81% in BRAF mutant melanoma patients when G was combined with a RAF inhibitor. Methods: A phase I, open label, dose escalation trial with P+G is currently accruing pts with advanced malignancies. The study is a standard 3+3 design with an expansion cohort of 25 pts with advanced DTC for correlative endpoints and PK studies. Pts will be treated with P at 400 mg QD, 600 mg QD and 800 mg QD, with G held constant at 1 mg QD; G will then be escalated to 1.5 mg QD and 2 mg QD. Eligibility includes advanced solid tumor, good end organ function and performance status, and PD within 6 months in the expansion cohort. The primary objective is to determine the safety and tolerability of the combination and determine the MTD. Secondary objectives include assessing preliminary efficacy as defined by RECIST criteria and PFS, and exploration of PK/PD endpoints. Serial tumor biopsies will be evaluated for changes in signaling through p-ERK. RAS and RAF mutation sites will be sequenced in order to correlate with PD endpoints and disease response. Currently, DL1 has accrued with no DLTs.

A phase I/II study combining tosedostat with capecitabine in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS471-TPS471
Author(s):  
Andrea S. Teague ◽  
Manik A. Amin ◽  
Kian-Huat Lim ◽  
Albert C. Lockhart ◽  
Ashiq Masood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Cellular Stress Response ◽  
Ductal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Pancreatic Cancer Cells ◽  
Dismal Prognosis

TPS471 Background: Metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a dismal prognosis. Recent advances with fluorouracil in combination with oxaliplatin and irinotecan (FOLFIRINOX) and nab-paclitaxel combined with gemcitabine (AG) have improved survival in patients with PDAC. A fluorouracil-based regimen is recommended for patients who progress after a gemcitabine-based regimen. Tosedostat is an oral aminopeptidase inhibitor shown to have anti-proliferative effects in malignancies. Aminopeptidase inhibitors disrupt the cleavage of amino acids from peptides downstream of proteasomal degradation, preventing the recycling of amino acids needed for new protein synthesis. This leads to intracellular depletion of amino acids, resulting in a cellular stress response known as the amino acid deprivation response, which leads to apoptosis. Because pancreatic cancer cells frequently upregulate expression of these aminopeptidases, aminopeptidases inhibitors hold therapeutic promise. Methods: This is a single institution phase I/II open-label trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of tosedostat plus capecitabine in patients with metastatic PDAC that have progressed after a gemcitabine-based regimen. The phase I part will be conducted in a dose de-escalation fashion, with two planned dose levels of tosedostat (120mg or 60mg) p.o. daily on days 1 to 21 with capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 p.o. BID on days 1 to 14 of a 21-day cycle. If more than one patient in the tosedostat (120 mg) cohort experiences a dose limiting toxicity (DLT), then 6 more patient will be enrolled to the tosedostat (60 mg) cohort. A total of 36 patients will be enrolled in the phase II portion. Primary objective of the phase I portion is to determine the maximum tolerated dose and DLTs of tosedostat and capecitabine combination therapy. Primary objective of the phase II portion is to determine the progression-free survival at 3 months. Secondary objectives are to determine the overall response rate, time-to-progression, overall survival and CA 19-9 response. Exploratory objectives are to explore the predictive molecular biomarkers for treatment response and to explore the prognostic biomarkers. Clinical trial: NCT02352831. Clinical trial information: NCT02352831.

scholarly journals Durvalumab in frail and elder patients with stage four NSCLC: Study protocol of the randomized phase II DURATION trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Kuon ◽  
Adriane Hommertgen ◽  
Johannes Krisam ◽  
Felix Lasitschka ◽  
Albrecht Stenzinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Randomized Phase Ii ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Elderly patients represent a major fraction of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients in routine clinical practice, but they are still underrepresented in clinical trials. In particular, data regarding efficacy and safety in frail or elderly patients with respect to immunotherapy are lacking. Importantly, immunosenescence in elderly patients might interfere with activities of immune-modulating drugs such as PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. Thus, there is an urgent need to assess safety and efficacy of such inhibitors in this group. Methods/design: In this prospective, open label, treatment stratified, and randomized phase II study, 200 patients with stage IV NSCLC amenable at least to single-agent chemotherapy (CT). Eligible patients must be 70 years or older and/or “frail” (Charlson Comorbidity Index >1) or have a restricted performance status (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, ECOG >1). Patients are stratified according to modified Cancer and Age Research Group (CARG) score:”fit” patients are allocated to combination CT (carboplatin/ nab -paclitaxel), “less fit” patients receive single-agent CT (gemcitabine or vinorelbine). After allocation to strata, patients are randomized 1:1 to receive either 4 cycles of CT or 2 cycles of CT followed by 2 cycles of durvalumab and subsequent maintenance treatment with durvalumab every 4 weeks. The primary endpoint is the rate of treatment related grade III/IV adverse events (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, CTCAE V4.03). As secondary endpoints, progression-free survival (PFS) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours (RECIST) version 1.1, response rate (RR), overall survival (OS), descriptive subgroup analyses according to PD-L1 expression, and quality of life are addressed. Geriatric screening assessments and functional tests will be performed to complete the phenotyping of a potential “frail” and “elderly” patient cohort. The trial is accompanied by a biomaterial repository to explore potential biomarkers. Discussion: The DURATION trial will prospectively investigate the safety and tolerability of anti-PD-L1 treatment with durvalumab after chemotherapy in elderly and frail patients and thereby provide new insights into the effect of PD-L1 blockade and the impact of immunosenescence in this cohort of patients.

Efficacy and safety of patupilone in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): A phase I/II trial

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7104-7104 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Sánchez ◽  
A. Mellemgaard ◽  
M. Perry ◽  
P. Zatloukal ◽  
J. Hamm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antitumor Activity ◽  
Brain Metastases ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Prior Treatment ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Grade 3

7104 Background: Based on its activity in a wide range of tumors including those that are taxane resistant, the novel microtubule stabilizer patupilone (EPO906; epothilone B) has the potential to treat NSCLC. Fifty patients were enrolled in phase I to evaluate safety, efficacy, and optimal dose. The phase II part of this study is investigating the antitumor activity of patupilone in 53 patients with stage IIIB/IV NSCLC. Methods: Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic NSCLC documented before 1st-line therapy without symptomatic or uncontrolled brain metastases received patupilone at a starting dose of 10.0 mg/m2 q3wk by 20-minute IV infusion. Additional inclusion criteria: age ≥18 years; WHO performance status 0–1; prior treatment with a platinum-containing regimen. Primary objective of the phase II, single-arm, 2-stage, multicenter trial: to determine activity of patupilone q3wk (overall response using modified RECIST) in NSCLC. An additional cohort with recurrent brain metastases from NSCLC is being accrued to evaluate safety, pharmacokinetics, and activity. Results: In phase I, all patients received prior treatment with platinum therapy; 28% had received taxanes and 78% nontaxanes. Patupilone dose was escalated from 6.5 to 13.0 mg/m2 q3wk. Dose-limiting toxicities occurred in 4 patients: 1 with grade 3 asthenia and 3 with grade 3 diarrhea at various dose levels. The most frequent adverse events (AEs) were diarrhea (66%), nausea (40%), vomiting (34%), paraesthesia (32%), abdominal pain (30%), and fatigue (30%). The most frequent grade 3 AE was diarrhea (14%); a grade 4 AE (asthenia) occurred in 1 patient. Overall phase I response: 5 PR, 16 SD, and 26 PD. Based on risk-benefit analyses, 10.0 mg/m2 q3wk was recommended as the phase II dose. Phase II is ongoing: 25 of 53 patients (15 men and 6 women with NSCLC; 2 men and 2 women with brain metastases) have been enrolled. Conclusions: In phase I, patupilone q3wk was safe and well tolerated, with antitumor activity in patients with advanced pretreated NSCLC. Data from phase II will be available at time of presentation. [Table: see text]

Anti-tumor activity of recombinant human Interleukin-21 (rIL-21): Preliminary data from a phase 2a study in patients with stage IV malignant melanoma (MM) without prior treatment

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3055-3055
Author(s):  
I. D. Davis ◽  
B. Brady ◽  
M. Millward ◽  
B. K. Skrumsager ◽  
U. Mouritzen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Study Results

3055 Background: rIL-21 is a pleiotropic class I cytokine that activates CD8+ T cells and NK cells. The safety and pharmacologic profile of rIL-21 was characterized in two phase 1 dose escalation studies including patients with MM, performed in Australia and the US, respectively. Two dosing schedules were tested: “5+9” (5 days of dosing followed by 9 days of rest) and “3/wk” (dosing 3 times per week for 6 weeks). The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was determined to be 30 μg/kg for both dosing regimens and two complete remissions (at the 30 μg/kg dose level) were observed in the MM patients. A phase 2a study was initiated to estimate the preliminary efficacy of rIL-21 in patients with advanced MM. Methods: The phase 2a study design is an open-label, two-stage trial. Primary objective: antitumor efficacy as determined by response rate. Secondary objectives: safety, effects on blood biomarkers, and measurement of anti-rIL-21 antibodies. Eligible patients had unresectable MM with measurable disease, no prior systemic therapy (adjuvant interferon was permitted), adequate major organ function, good performance status, no brain metastases, and no evidence of significant autoimmune disease. rIL-21 was administered by i.v. bolus injection using the “5+9” regimen for 6 weeks (= three cycles) at 30 μg/kg dose level. Results: At the time of writing (January 2007), all 14 patients have entered the first stage of the phase 2a study and currently seven patients are evaluable for response after completion of 3 treatment cycles (6 weeks). One patient had a complete remission, five patients had stable disease, and one patient had progressive disease. So far, six patients have gone on to receive further treatment with rIL-21. Similar to the phase 1 experience, treatment with rIL-21demonstrated an acceptable safety profile. Updated interim study results, including response data, will be presented. Conclusions: rIL-21 administered at 30 μg/kg/day using the “5+9” regimen is well tolerated by patients with MM. Preliminary evidence of clinical response has been observed and the second stage of the two-stage phase 2a study has opened for accrual. [Table: see text]

Natural history of diarrhea associated with the anti-CTLA4 monoclonal antibody CP-675,206

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3038-3038 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Antonia ◽  
J. Sosman ◽  
J. M. Kirkwood ◽  
B. Redman ◽  
T. F. Gajewski ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Dose Range ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Similar Frequency ◽  
Severe Diarrhea ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Stage Iv Melanoma

3038 Background: Diarrhea resulting from immune activation has been associated with CTLA4 blockade. For example, in patients (pts) with stage IV melanoma receiving ipilimumab (MDX-010), a number of pts developed grade 3/4 autoimmune enterocolitis and severe diarrhea (Attia et al, 2005). In a single-dose phase I trial of CP-675,206 at doses up to 15 mg/kg in pts with solid tumors (n = 39), 9 instances of diarrhea were reported including 3 grade 3 events (Ribas et al, 2005). The incidence and severity of diarrhea was assessed in pts receiving CP- 675,206 in a large phase I/II study. Methods: An open-label phase I/II trial of CP-675,206 was conducted in pts with stage III (unresectable) or stage IV melanoma and an ECOG PS = 1. Diarrhea was assessed in pts treated at the phase II doses: 10 mg/kg monthly (Q1M) in phase I (n = 22), or 10 mg/kg Q1M (n = 44) or 15 mg/kg every 3 months (Q3M, n = 45) in phase II. Results: Medians of 3.5 doses (range, 1 to 18) at 10 mg/kg Q1M in phase I, 3 doses (range, 1 to 26) at 10 mg/kg Q1M in phase II, and 1 dose (range, 1 to 9) at 15 mg/kg Q3M were administered with 100% dose compliance. Treatment-related diarrhea was reported by 43 (39%) of 111 pts, and grade 3 diarrhea occurred in 14 (13%) pts. One patient had grade 4 colitis resulting in a colectomy. Diarrhea (all grades) occurred with similar frequency in each dose group; however, grade 3 treatment-related diarrhea occurred in 8% of pts treated with 15 mg/kg Q3M compared with 18% of pts treated with 10 mg/kg Q1M in phase I and 14% of pts treated with 10 mg/kg Q1M in phase II. Among 9 pts with an objective response, 8 experienced diarrhea (3 of which were grade 3). The majority of cases (65%) were mild to moderate in severity with a median time to onset of 51 days (range, 1 to 583 days) and resolution of 8 days (range, 1 to 182 days). More than half of pts who reported serious events of diarrhea were treated with steroids. Conclusions: Diarrhea associated with CP-675,206 was primarily mild to moderate in severity, transient, and manageable. In addition, 15 mg/kg Q3M may be better tolerated than 10 mg/kg Q1M. Ongoing clinical trials in pts with advanced melanoma will provide further information about the incidence, severity, and optimal management of diarrhea associated with CP-675,206. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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