Phase I trial of zalutumumab and irinotecan in metastatic colorectal cancer patients who have failed irinotecan- and cetuximab-based therapy

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15028-e15028
Author(s):  
M. Mano ◽  
A. Hendlisz ◽  
J. Machiels ◽  
E. Ehrnrooth ◽  
H. Aladdin ◽  
...  

e15028 Background: Zalutumumab is a novel human IgG1 anti-EGFR mAb. We investigated the safety of zalutumumab and irinotecan in heavily pretreated mCRC patients. Methods: Metastatic CRC patients with documented progression (PD) during or within 6 months of stopping cetuximab and irinotecan based therapy were eligible. No prior treatment with anti-EGFR antibodies other than cetuximab was allowed. Patients received weekly doses of zalutumumab 8mg/kg and 16 mg/kg respectively in combination with irinotecan (180 mg/m2) every second week until PD or unacceptable toxicity. Results: The maximum tolerated dose was not reached and no patients experienced any dose limiting toxicity. At data cut-off (18-Dec-08) 4 patients had died (no cases of death were considered related to zalutumumab), 4 were off study due to PD and 1 was still ongoing ( Table 1 ). In total, 6 patients experienced one or more grade 3/4 toxicities (diarrhea 2; neutropenia 2; leucopenia 1; abdominal pain 1; pulmonary embolism 1; alopecia 1). Conclusions: Zalutumumab can be safely administrated in doses up to 16mg/kg in combination with irinotecan in mCRC patients failing cetuximab and irinotecan based therapy. Zalutumumab and irinotecan resulted in durable stable disease warranting further investigation of this regimen. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 4765-4765
Author(s):  
John L. Reagan ◽  
James N. Butera ◽  
Alan G. Rosmarin ◽  
Ahmed Nadeem ◽  
Fred J. Schiffman ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 4765 BACKGROUND Gemcitabine induces a 20% response as single agent therapy in patients with relapsed or refractory NHL. We report phase I findings of gemcitabine in combination with standard CHOP chemotherapy with G-CSF support for intermediate grade NHL. The protocol was modified during enrollment to include rituximab in CD 20+ lymphomas. METHODS Patients received CHOP plus gemcitabine at 500 mg/m2 (Cohort 1) or 750 mg/m2 (Cohort 2) on days 1,4 of each 21 day cycle. Accrual was suspended once each cohort was filled. Dose escalation occurred after all patients in the cohort were determined to not have a dose limiting toxicity. RESULTS Between 4/02 and 5/04 10 patients were enrolled and completed the study treatment (6 in cohort 1, 4 in cohort 2). In Cohort 1, grade 3 toxicities included neutropenia, anemia, neuropathy, and constipation. Grade 4 toxicities were febrile neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. In Cohort 2, grade 3 toxicities included neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, mucositis, anemia and intestinal obstruction. Grade 4 toxicities included febrile neutropenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. One patient developed MDS 36 months after chemotherapy. Three of four patients in Cohort 2 developed dose limiting toxicities (mucositis and thrombocytopenia) requiring dose reduction of gemcitabine after cycle 1. Overall, the survival rate at 2.5 years was 71%. CONCLUSIONS This Phase I trial concludes that gemcitabine 500mg/m2 on days 1 and 4 of each 21 day cycle is the maximum tolerated dose when combined with standard CHOP chemotherapy with G-CSF support for intermediate grade NHL. Response rates are encouraging for this novel chemotherapeutic regimen. Disclosures: Off Label Use: Gemcitabine was added to standard CHOP chemotherapy in this trial.. Sikov:Eli Lilly: Honoraria.


1997 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 1538-1543 ◽  
Author(s):  
S M Blaney ◽  
N L Seibel ◽  
M O'Brien ◽  
G H Reaman ◽  
S L Berg ◽  
...  

PURPOSE A phase I trial of docetaxel was performed to determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD), the dose-limiting toxicities, and the incidence and severity of other toxicities in children with refractory solid tumors. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-four children received 103 courses of docetaxel administered as a 1-hour intravenous infusion every 21 days. Doses ranged from 55 to 150 mg/m2, MTD was defined in heavily pretreated and less heavily pretreated (< or = 2 prior chemotherapy regimens, no prior bone marrow transplantation [BMT], and no radiation to the spine, skull, ribs, or pelvic bones) patients. RESULTS Dose-related neutropenia was the primary dose-limiting toxicity. The MTD in the heavily pretreated patient group was 65 mg/m2, but the less heavily pretreated patients tolerated a significantly higher dose of docetaxel (maximum-tolerated dose, 125 mg/m2). Neutropenia and constitutional symptoms consisting of malaise, myalgias, and anorexia were the dose-limiting toxicities at 150 mg/m2 in the less heavily pretreated patients. Thrombocytopenia was not prominent, even in patients who experienced dose-limiting neutropenia. Common nonhematologic toxicities of docetaxel included skin rashes, mucositis, and mild elevations of serum transaminases. Neuropathy was uncommon. Peripheral edema and weight gain were observed in two of five patients who received more than three cycles of docetaxel. A complete response (CR) was observed in one patient with rhabdomyosarcoma, a partial response (PR) in one patient with peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PPNET), and a minimal response (MR) in two patients with PPNET. Three of the four responding patients were treated at doses > or = 100 mg/m2. CONCLUSION The recommended phase II dose of docetaxel administered as a 1-hour intravenous infusion in children with solid tumors in 125 mg/m2. Because neutropenia was the dose-limiting toxicity and thrombocytopenia was mild, further escalation of the dose should be attempted with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) support.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1290-1296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars M. Wagner ◽  
Judith G. Villablanca ◽  
Clinton F. Stewart ◽  
Kristine R. Crews ◽  
Susan Groshen ◽  
...  

PurposeIrinotecan and temozolomide have single-agent activity and schedule-dependent synergy against neuroblastoma. Because protracted administration of intravenous irinotecan is costly and inconvenient, we sought to determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) of oral irinotecan combined with temozolomide in children with recurrent/resistant high-risk neuroblastoma.Patients and MethodsPatients received oral temozolomide on days 1 through 5 combined with oral irinotecan on days 1 through 5 and 8 through 12 in 3-week courses. Daily oral cefixime was used to reduce irinotecan-associated diarrhea.ResultsFourteen assessable patients received 75 courses. Because neutropenia and thrombocytopenia were initially dose-limiting, temozolomide was reduced from 100 to 75 mg/m2/d for subsequent patients. Irinotecan was then escalated from 30 to 60 mg/m2/d. First-course grade 3 diarrhea was dose-limiting in one of six patients treated at the irinotecan MTD of 60 mg/m2/d. Other toxicities were mild and reversible. The median SN-38 lactone area under the plasma concentration versus time curve at this dose was 72 ng · hr/mL. One patient with bulky soft tissue disease had a complete response through six courses. Six additional patients received a median of seven courses (range, three to 22 courses) before progression.ConclusionThis all-oral regimen was feasible and well tolerated in heavily pretreated children with resistant neuroblastoma, and seven (50%) of 14 assessable patients had response or disease stabilization for three or more courses in this phase I trial. SN-38 lactone exposures were similar to those reported with protracted intravenous irinotecan. The dosages recommended for further study in this patient population are temozolomide 75 mg/m2/d plus irinotecan 60 mg/m2/d when given with cefixime.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 600-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glynn Weldon Gilcrease ◽  
John R. Weis ◽  
Kimberly Jones ◽  
Thaylon Davis ◽  
Marlene Mitchell ◽  
...  

600 Background: This study was designed to determine the dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), maximum-tolerated dose (MTD), and efficacy of the mTOR inhibitor RAD001 in combination with mFOLFOX-6 and bevacizumab in metastatic colorectal cancer. Methods: Twenty patients with previously untreated metastatic colorectal cancer received mFOLFOX-6, bevacizumab and RAD001 using a standard three patient cohort dose escalation schema. Seventeen of the twenty patients were evaluable with a median age of 52 (ten females and seven males). RAD001 was administered orally at escalating doses of 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg daily. mFOLFOX-6 and bevacizumab were administered in standard fashion. Results: The most common grade 3/4 hematological adverse events (AEs) were neutropenia (59%), leucopenia (29%) and thrombocytopenia (12%). The most common grade 3 non-hematological AEs were diarrhea (24%) and hypokalemia (18%). One dose-limiting toxicity was noted at 10 mg/day due to grade 3 anorexia, grade 3 diarrhea, and grade 3 hypokalemia. Grade 1 mucositis was noted in 12% of patients and grade 2 mucositis was noted in 47% of patients. There was no grade 3/4 mucositis. Fourteen patients are evaluable for efficacy. The RR is 86% including 2 CRs, 7 PRs, and 3 SDs. Conclusions: RAD001 in combination with mFOLFOX6 and bevacizumab is well-tolerated at a dose of 10 mg/day. The regimen appears to be effective. Evidence of anti-tumor activity correlated with mutation status (k-ras, BRAF, PIK3CA) and PTEN deletion status will be presented.


2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 679-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
May Thet Cho ◽  
Dean Lim ◽  
Timothy W. Synold ◽  
Paul Henry Frankel ◽  
Lucille A. Leong ◽  
...  

679 Background: Pre-clinical studies have shown that the combination of MEK inhibitors and 5-FU improves antitumor activity and that MEK inhibition overcomes both 5FU and platinum resistance. This phase I study was conducted to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the combination MEK162 and FOLFOX. Methods: Patients (pts) with metastatic colon or rectal cancer who progressed or failed prior 5FU, irinotecan, oxaliplatin and anti-EGFR therapy (in cases of RAS wild type tumors) received twice daily MEK162 in combination with every-2-week FOLFOX. Two dose levels of MEK162 (30mg and 45mg) were investigated in a standard 3 + 3 escalation design in combination with standard doses of FOLFOX without bolus 5-FU. Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as any treatment-related grade (G) 3 or 4 non-hematological toxicity (with the exception of G3 diarrhea or vomiting < 48 hrs) or G 4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia within the first 2 cycles (4 weeks) of the treatment. Limited pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis of 5FU, oxaliplatin and MEK162 was performed at the MTD level. Results: 16 pts were enrolled (median age (range) 53 yrs (49-78); 11 men; ECOG 0/1 in 9/7 patients). No DLT was noted on the study. The MTD of MEK162 was 45 mg PO BID. An additional 6 pts (for a total of 12) were enrolled at the MTD for PK analysis and none of them developed DLT defining toxicities. A median of 8 cycles (range 1-19) was administered. Treatment-related ≥ grade 3 toxicities included anaphylaxis due to oxaliplatin (n = 1), CPK elevation (n = 2), neutropenia (n = 1), peripheral neuropathy (n = 3), thrombocytopenia (n = 1), retinal vascular disorder (n = 1), and acneiform rash (n = 1). 10 pts had SD at 2 months (m) by radiographic assessment, 5 of whom with stabilizations of > 5 months (5-10 months). There were no significant differences in the PKs of 5FU or oxaliplatin when administered with or without MEK162. Conclusions: The combination of MEK162 and FOLFOX has a manageable toxicity profile and promising antitumor activity in heavily pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer patients. Clinical trial information: NCT02041481.


2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1617-1624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne L. Furman ◽  
Clinton F. Stewart ◽  
Mark Kirstein ◽  
James L. Kepner ◽  
Mark L. Bernstein ◽  
...  

PURPOSE: To determine dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) and maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) of a protracted, intermittent schedule of daily 30-minute infusions of topotecan (TPT) for up to 12 consecutive days, every 3 weeks, in children with refractory leukemia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty-nine children were enrolled onto this phase I trial (24 with acute nonlymphoblastic leukemia [ANLL] and 25 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia [ALL]). TPT dosage was escalated from 2.0 to 5.2 mg/m2/d for 5 days and 2.4 mg/m2/d from 7 days to the same dose for 9 and 12 days in cohorts of three to six patients when no DLT was identified. TPT pharmacokinetics were studied in 33 children once or twice (first and last doses in patients who received TPT for > 7 days). RESULTS: Seventy assessable courses of TPT were administered to 49 children who had refractory leukemia. DLTs were typhlitis, diarrhea, and mucositis, and the MTD was 2.4 mg/m2/d for 9 days in this group of heavily pretreated children. In 33 patients, the median TPT lactone clearance after the first dose was 19.2 L/h/m2 (range, 9.4 to 45.9 L/h/m2) and did not change during the course. There were significant responses (one complete response [CR] and four partial responses [PR] in patients with ANLL and one CR and two PRs in patients with ALL), and all but one were at dosages of TPT given for at least 9 days. CONCLUSION: The MTD was 2.4 mg/m2/d for 9 days. Further testing is warranted of TPT’s schedule dependence in children with leukemia.


2021 ◽  
pp. 174077452110015
Author(s):  
Matthew J Schipper ◽  
Ying Yuan ◽  
Jeremy MG Taylor ◽  
Randall K Ten Haken ◽  
Christina Tsien ◽  
...  

Introduction: In some phase I trial settings, there is uncertainty in assessing whether a given patient meets the criteria for dose-limiting toxicity. Methods: We present a design which accommodates dose-limiting toxicity outcomes that are assessed with uncertainty for some patients. Our approach could be utilized in many available phase I trial designs, but we focus on the continual reassessment method due to its popularity. We assume that for some patients, instead of the usual binary dose-limiting toxicity outcome, we observe a physician-assessed probability of dose-limiting toxicity specific to a given patient. Data augmentation is used to estimate the posterior probabilities of dose-limiting toxicity at each dose level based on both the fully observed and partially observed patient outcomes. A simulation study is used to assess the performance of the design relative to using the continual reassessment method on the true dose-limiting toxicity outcomes (available in simulation setting only) and relative to simple thresholding approaches. Results: Among the designs utilizing the partially observed outcomes, our proposed design has the best overall performance in terms of probability of selecting correct maximum tolerated dose and number of patients treated at the maximum tolerated dose. Conclusion: Incorporating uncertainty in dose-limiting toxicity assessment can improve the performance of the continual reassessment method design.


2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (24) ◽  
pp. 6160-6167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Lee ◽  
Judy Wang ◽  
Marianna Zahurak ◽  
Elske Gootjes ◽  
Henk M. Verheul ◽  
...  

2001 ◽  
Vol 19 (22) ◽  
pp. 4195-4201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Bécouarn ◽  
Erick Gamelin ◽  
Bruno Coudert ◽  
Sylvie Négrier ◽  
Jean-Yves Pierga ◽  
...  

PURPOSE: To assess antitumor activity and safety of two regimens in advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with proven fluorouracil (5-FU) resistance in a randomized phase II study: 5-FU/folinic acid (FA) combined with alternating irinotecan (also called CPT-11) and oxaliplatin (FC/FO tritherapy), and an oxaliplatin/irinotecan (OC) combination. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty-two patients were treated: arm FC/FO (32 patients) received, every 4 weeks, FA 200 mg/m2 followed by a 400-mg/m2 5-FU bolus injection, then a 600-mg/m2 continuous infusion of 5-FU on days 1 and 2 every 2 weeks administered alternately with irinotecan (180 mg/m2 on day 1) and oxaliplatin (85 mg/m2 on day 15). Arm OC (30 patients) received oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 and irinotecan 200 mg/m2 every 3 weeks. RESULTS: In an intent-to-treat analysis, two partial responses lasting 10.7 and 16 months were observed with the tritherapy regimen, and seven (median duration, 11 months; range, 10.6 to 11.4 months) were observed with the bitherapy regimen. Median progression-free and overall survival times were 8.2 and 9.8 months, respectively, in the FC/FO arm and 8.5 and 12.3 months, respectively, in the OC arm. Main grade 3/4 toxicities were, respectively, neutropenia, 53% and 47%; febrile neutropenia, 13% and 3%; diarrhea, 19% and 10%; vomiting, 6% and 13%; and neurosensory toxicity, 3% and 3%. No treatment-related deaths occurred. CONCLUSION: The every-3-weeks OC combination is safe and active in advanced 5-FU–resistant CRC patients. The lower activity data seen with the tritherapy regimen may be related to the lower dose intensities of irinotecan and oxaliplatin in this schedule.


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