scholarly journals Report of a Multicenter Phase II Trial Testing a Combination of Biweekly Bevacizumab and Daily Erlotinib in Patients With Unresectable Biliary Cancer: A Phase II Consortium Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (21) ◽  
pp. 3491-3497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam J. Lubner ◽  
Michelle R. Mahoney ◽  
Jill L. Kolesar ◽  
Noelle K. LoConte ◽  
George P. Kim ◽  
...  

Purpose Biliary cancers overexpress epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and angiogenesis has been correlated with poor outcome. Erlotinib, an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor, and bevacizumab, a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor have each been shown to have activity in biliary cancer. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the response rate by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Secondary end points included overall survival (OS), time to progression (TTP), VEGF levels, and molecular studies of EGFR and k-ras. Patients and Methods Eligible patients had advanced cholangiocarcinoma or gallbladder cancer. Patients were treated with bevacizumab 5 mg/kg intravenously on days 1 and 15 and erlotinib 150 mg by mouth daily on days 1 through 28. Responses were evaluated by RECIST. VEGF levels were collected, and samples were analyzed for EGFR mutation by polymerase chain reaction. Results Fifty-three eligible patients were enrolled at eight sites. Of 49 evaluable patients, six (12%; 95% CI, 6% to 27%) had a confirmed partial response. Stable disease was documented in another 25 patients (51%). Rash was the most common grade 3 toxicity. Four patients had grade 4 toxicities. Median OS was 9.9 months, and TTP was 4.4 months. Low repeats (< 16) in EGFR intron 1 polymorphism and G>G k-ras Q38 genotype (wild type) were associated with improved outcomes. Conclusion Combination chemotherapy with bevacizumab and erlotinib showed clinical activity with infrequent grade 3 and 4 adverse effects in patients with advanced biliary cancers. On the basis of preliminary molecular analysis, presence of a k-ras mutation may alter erlotinib efficacy. The combination of bevacizumab and erlotinib may be a therapeutic alternative in patients with advanced biliary cancer.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e11042-e11042
Author(s):  
Kristine H. Lethert ◽  
Deirdre J. Nauman ◽  
Yolanda Prado ◽  
Mark Seligman ◽  
Kasra Karamlou ◽  
...  

e11042 Background: Upon MBC progression with AI treatment; F, an estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist, is often used. Furthermore, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) remains a potential target in MBC. S is a multi-kinase inhibitor of VEGF, Raf, platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta, Flt-3, and c-KIT. Prior studies of S show activity with chemotherapy and as a single agent. Combination therapy with an anti-estrogen and a VEGF inhibitor may be more effective than either agent alone. This pilot study combines F + S for HR+ MBC. Methods: Upon disease progression with an AI, 8 pts were treated with F. Concurrent S was administered starting day 1 until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Assessment of tumor status with computed tomography and/or bone scan was performed at baseline and every 2 cycles until disease progression. Results: Median age = 58; 75 % <65. ER and PR + = 6 pts; ER + and PR - = 2 pts. 6 pts were treated with adjuvant chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, with subsequent AI for MBC. 2 pts were metastatic at presentation and treated with prior AI. Median number of days on treatment = 220; median number of cycles = 7. 75% had grade 2/3 HFS; 50% required S dose modification. However, HFS and rash/desquamation were the only grade 3 toxicities (3 pts) with no additional grade 3/4 toxicities or dose modifications for other toxicities. Other grade 2 toxicities: neutropenia, myalgias, arthralgias, fatigue, pruritis. Only 1 pt discontinued the study at investigator’s decision for grade 3 HFS. There were no deaths on study. The remaining 7 pts continued F + S until disease progression with stable disease over a range of 2 to 22 cycles. Median time to progression was 7.3 months. Conclusions: Upon progression with an AI, treatment with F + S may provide advantage for some HR+ MBC pts beyond treatment with F alone. Future studies involving S in MBC should focus on identifying the population that will benefit the most in exchange for toxicities associated with S. [Table: see text]


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6037-6037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaying Chen ◽  
Qinghai Ji ◽  
Junning Cao ◽  
Dongmei Ji ◽  
Chunmei Bai ◽  
...  

6037 Background: Sulfatinib is an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor (VEGFR), Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1 (FGFR 1), and Colony Stimulating Factor 1 Receptor (CSF1R). In a proof of concept (PoC) phase II study, sulfatinib showed promising efficacy in patients (pts) with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Methods: This is an open label, two cohorts phase II study using Simon's two-stage design. In stage I, 15 pts will be enrolled in each cohort (advanced MTC or iodine-refractory DTC), and 10 more pts will be enrolled in a cohort in stage II if at least 2 PR observed in that cohort in stage I. Pts are required to have progressive disease in the past 12 months, but could not have received > 1 prior anti-angiogenesis therapy. Pts are treated with oral sulfatinib 300 mg once daily until disease progression, death, or intolerable toxicity. Primary endpoint is Objective Response Rate (ORR) by investigator per RECIST 1.1. Results: As of Dec 31 2016,the studyenrolled 18 pts (MTC: 6, DTC: 12), amongst whom 17 pts were efficacy evaluable. There were a total of 4 confirmed PRs, 1 in the MTC cohort and 3 in the DTC cohort, respectively. The others best response was stable disease (SD). 11 pts (61.1%) had dose interruption due to adverse events (AEs) and 5 pts (27.8%) had dose reduction. Two pts discontinued therapy (1 patient due to disease progression, another due to subject's decision). The most commonly reported AEs were proteinuria 72.2% (Grade 3-4: 22.2%), hypertriglyceridemia 50.0% (Grade 3-4: 0%), hypertension 44.4% (Grade 3-4: 16.7%), blood bilirubin increased 44.4% (Grade 3-4: 5.6%), and diarrhea 33.3% (Grade 3-4: 0%). No Grade 5 AE was reported by the time of data cut-off. Conclusions: Sulfatinib appears to be well tolerated in the pts with advanced MTC and RAI refractory DTC. Safety profile seems to be consistent to previous report, with mostly manageable AEs. Efficacy is encouraging in both indications. Further investigation is warranted. Clinical trial information: NCT02614495.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii419-iii419
Author(s):  
Sheetal Phadnis ◽  
Mari Hagiwara ◽  
Anna Yaffe ◽  
Carole Mitchell ◽  
Theodore Nicolaides ◽  
...  

Abstract INTRODUCTION Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR), platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR), and c-KIT represent clinically and/or preclinically validated molecular targets in vestibular schwannomas. We conducted a single institution, prospective, open-label, two-stage phase II study (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT02129647) to estimate the response rate to axitinib, an oral multi-receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor targeting VEGFR, PDGFR and c-KIT, in neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) patients with progressive vestibular schwannomas (VS). METHODS NF2 patients older than 5 years with at least one volumetrically measurable, progressive VS were eligible. The primary endpoint was to estimate the objective volumetric response rates to axitinib. Axitinib was given continuously in 28-day cycles for up to of 12 cycles. Response was assessed every 3 months with MRI using 3-D volumetric tumor analysis and audiograms. Volumetric response and progression were defined as ≥20% decrease or increase in VS volume, respectively. RESULTS Twelve eligible patients (ages: 14–56 years) were enrolled on this study. Seven of twelve patients completed 12 cycles (range: 2 to 12 cycles). We observed two imaging and three hearing responses. Best volumetric response was -53.9% after nine months on axitinib. All patients experienced drug-related toxicities, the most common adverse events were diarrhea, hematuria and skin toxicity, not exceeding grade 2 and hypertension, not exceeding grade 3. CONCLUSIONS While axitinib has modest anti-tumor activity in NF2 patients, it is more toxic and appears to be less effective compared to bevacizumab. Based on these findings, further clinical development of axitinib for this indication does not appear warranted.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (29) ◽  
pp. 3315-3321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria E. Cabanillas ◽  
Jonas A. de Souza ◽  
Susan Geyer ◽  
Lori J. Wirth ◽  
Michael E. Menefee ◽  
...  

Purpose Sorafenib and lenvatinib are oral multikinase inhibitors targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) and approved for radioiodine (RAI)-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). However, there are no approved second- or third-line therapies. MET is implicated in resistance to VEGFR inhibitors. Cabozantinib is an oral multikinase inhibitor targeting MET in addition to VEGFR and is approved for medullary thyroid cancer. In a phase I study of cabozantinib, five of eight patients with DTC previously treated with a VEGFR-targeted therapy had an objective response to cabozantinib. Patients and Methods Patients with RAI-refractory disease with Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumor (RECIST) measurable disease and evidence of progression on prior VEGFR-targeted therapy were enrolled in this single-arm phase II study. The cabozantinib starting dose was 60 mg/day orally but could be escalated to 80 mg if the patient did not experience a response. Patients underwent tumor assessment according to RECIST v1.1 every 8 weeks. In this study, if at least five of 25 response-evaluable patients had an objective response, cabozantinib would be considered a promising agent in this patient population. Results Twenty-five patients were enrolled. The median age was 64 years, and 64% of patients were men. Twenty-one patients had received only one prior VEGFR-targeted therapy (sorafenib, pazopanib, or cediranib), and four patients had received two such therapies. The most common treatment-related adverse events were fatigue, weight loss, diarrhea, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, and hypertension. One drug-related death was noted. Of the 25 patients, 10 (40%) had a partial response, 13 (52%) had stable disease, and two (8%) had nonevaluable disease. The median progression-free survival and overall survival were 12.7 months and 34.7 months, respectively. Conclusion Cabozantinib demonstrated clinically significant, durable objective response activity in patients with RAI-refractory DTC who experienced disease progression while taking prior VEGFR-targeted therapy.


Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 1101-1101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Gambacorti- Passerini ◽  
Enrico Maria Pogliani ◽  
Michele Baccarani ◽  
Giovanni Martinelli ◽  
Hagop M Kantarjian ◽  
...  

Abstract Bosutinib (SKI-606) is an orally available, Src/Abl kinase inhibitor with minimal activity against platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) and c-kit. An open-label study of patients (pts) with Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) accelerated phase (AP) and blast phase (BP) CML and Ph+ ALL who failed prior imatinib therapy is ongoing. Patients receive 500 mg/day of bosutinib. Preliminary data for 101 subjects, median age 51.5 yrs (range 18 – 84 yrs) and 56% male are reported. 44 pts were in AP, 35 in BP, 21 had Ph+ ALL, and 1 was unclassified. Prior therapy in addition to imatinib included interferon (35 pts), dasatinib (40 pts), nilotinib (15 pts) and stem cell transplant (11 pts). 49 pts failed imatinib (and received no other tyrosine kinase inhibitor [TKI]) and 52 pts failed both imatinib and other TKIs, with median duration of bosutinib treatment to date 4.4 mos (range 0.3 – 21.3 mos) and 2.0 mos (range 0.3 – 18.8), respectively. Among pts with no TKI exposure other than imatinib, complete hematological response (CHR) was obtained in 12/25 evaluable pts (48%), including 7/11 pts (64%) with AP-CML, 4/11 pts (36%) with BP-CML and 1 pt with Ph+ ALL. Major cytogenetic response (MCyR) was achieved in 16/22 evaluable pts (73%) with no TKI exposure other than imatinib, including 9/13 pts (69%) with AP-CML and 6/8 pts (75%) with BP-CML; 1 pt with Ph+ ALL achieved MCyR. Major molecular response (MMR) was achieved in 9/25 evaluable pts (36%) with no TKI exposure other than imatinib, including 1/7 pts (14%) with AP-CML, 4/10 pts (40%) with BP-CML and 4/8 pts (50%) with Ph+ ALL. Among pts with other TKI exposure in addition to imatinib, CHR was obtained in 3/15 evaluable pts (20%), all with AP-CML; MCyR was achieved in 6/20 evaluable pts (30%), including 3/12 pts (25%) with AP-CML and 2/7 pts (29%) with BP-CML; 1 pt with Ph+ ALL achieved MCyR. Of the 20 pts with other TKI exposure in addition to imatinib who were evaluable for MMR, 1 pt with Ph+ ALL (5%) achieved this response. Of 60 pts with baseline samples tested for mutations, 15 different mutations were found in 32 pts (53%), including 8 instances of T315I. CHR occurred in 2/8 evaluable pts (25%) with non-P-loop mutations; the 1 evaluable pt with a P-loop mutation did not achieve CHR. MCyR occurred in 4/11 evaluable pts (36%) with non-P-loop mutations and in 1/2 evaluable pts (50%) with P-loop mutations. Treatment was generally well tolerated. The most common adverse events among treated pts (n=101) were gastrointestinal (diarrhea [66%], nausea [46%] and vomiting [42%]) but these were usually grade 1 – 2, manageable and transient, reducing in frequency and severity after the first 3 – 4 weeks of therapy. Grade 3 – 4 non-hematologic toxicities occurring in ≥ 5% of pts were diarrhea (7%), vomiting (6%), pneumonia (6%) and increased ALT (5%). Fluid retention was reported as grade 1 – 2 in 18 pts and grade 3 – 4 in only 3 pts (including 2 pleural effusions, neither related to bosutinib). Grade 3 – 4 hematologic laboratory abnormalities reported include thrombocytopenia (68%), neutropenia (48%) and anemia (37%). 38 pts had at least 1 temporary treatment interruption and 22 pts had at least 1 dose reduction due to toxicity. 11 pts have permanently discontinued treatment due to adverse event. Bosutinib is effective in imatinib-resistant pts with advanced CML. Responses were observed across a wide range of Bcr/Abl mutations.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5018-5018 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Friberg ◽  
A. M. Oza ◽  
R. J. Morgan ◽  
E. E. Vokes ◽  
D. R. Gandara ◽  
...  

5018 Background: The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are commonly over-expressed in OC and correlate with poor prognosis. The anti-VEGF antibody B and the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor E have each demonstrated activity in OC. Dual inhibition with BE may overcome mechanisms of resistance encountered with either agent alone. Methods: We are conducting a 2-stage phase II trial of BE in pts with recurrent OC, primary peritoneal, and FT cancer. Eligible pts had ≤ 2 prior chemo regimens for recurrent or refractory disease; no prior VEGF or EGFR inhibitors; ECOG performance status (PS) 0–2; measurable disease; normal organ function; no proteinuria (<1000 mg/24 hours). B 15 mg/kg was given IV on day 1 every 21 days and daily E 150 mg PO was given continuously. CT scans were obtained every 9 weeks. 2 responses are required in the first stage to justify accrual into a second stage. Results: 13 pts enrolled at 3 centers from 7/05 to 10/05. Median age: 56 (range 45–70). PS (N with 0/1/2): 6/4/3. Primary site (N): OC 11, FT 2. Primary platinum response (N): refractory 4, resistant (<12 mo PFS) 2, sensitive (≥12 mo) 7. Total prior chemo regimens (N with 1/2/3): 1/8/4. 55 cycles of BE have been delivered (median 4, range 1–8). 12 pts are evaluable for response (1 too early). There has been 1 major response (8%). 8 patients (67%) had stable disease (SD). 1 pt with SD met 75% CA-125 response criteria. 8 pts remain on study. Median PFS has not been reached (median f/u 2.2 months). Attributable toxicities (N with grade 1/2/3/4): rash 4/7/0/0, diarrhea 6/1/2/0, stomatitis 3/1/0/0, myalgias 4/0/0/0, proteinuria 3/0/0/0, bilirubin 0/2/0/0. There were 2 bowel perforations (grade 3/4): both had 2 prior regimens, peritoneal implants >1 cm, 3 doses of B (last was 10 and 42 days prior), and small bowel obstructions in the preceding 28 days. Conclusions: The first stage of accrual is complete and further enrollment is on hold pending continued efficacy evaluation. There appeared to be an increased rate of bowel perforation, and identification of potential risk factors for this event would be critical for further development of this combination. Updated results will be presented. Supported by NCI Grant N01-CM-17102. [Table: see text]


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4501-4501 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Escudier ◽  
C. Szczylik ◽  
T. Demkow ◽  
M. Staehler ◽  
F. Rolland ◽  
...  

4501 Background: Sorafenib, an oral multi-kinase inhibitor that targets tumor growth and vascularization, significantly prolonged PFS in a Phase III trial with previously treated mRCC patients. This randomized Phase II trial investigated the efficacy and tolerability of sorafenib compared with IFN in first-line therapy of patients with clear-cell RCC. Methods: Untreated patients with mRCC were stratified by MSKCC prognostic score and randomized to receive continuous oral sorafenib 400 mg bid or IFN 9 million units tiw, with an option of dose escalation (600 mg bid sorafenib) or crossover from IFN to sorafenib upon disease progression. The study assessed PFS at 99 events as primary objective, best response (RECIST), overall survival, health-related quality of life, and adverse events (AEs). Results: Baseline characteristics of 188 patients (sorafenib n=97; IFN n = 91) were: median age 62.0 years; MSKCC score: 57% low, 41% intermediate, 1% high; prior nephrectomy: 82%; ECOG 0:1, 55.3%:44.7%. As of January 6, 2006, PFS events have been reported for 64 (34%) patients. Preliminary data showed drug-related AEs of any severity (sorafenib vs IFN) in 50.5% vs 51.6% of patients (≥grade 3: 8.2% vs 11.0%), including diarrhea (24.7% vs 5.5%), fatigue (14.4% vs 20.9%), fever (2.1% vs 18.7%), hypertension (13.4% vs 0%), nausea (5.2% vs 13.2%), flu-like syndrome (1.0% vs 6.6%), hand-foot skin reaction (6.2% vs 0%), and rash/desquamation (4.1% vs 0%). Drug-related metabolic/laboratory abnormalities at grade 3 (no grade 4) comprised hypophosphatemia (21.7% vs. 0%), lipase elevation (5.6% vs. 11.1%), anemia (0% vs. 5.3%) and hypoalbuminemia (0% vs. 3.6%). Five patients receiving IFN withdrew from treatment due to AEs, whereas only one patient withdrew from sorafenib. Conclusions: Sorafenib was generally well tolerated in RCC patients in the first-line setting, with relatively infrequent drug-related AEs ≥grade 3. Full PFS data will be presented at the meeting. [Table: see text]


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4504-4504 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. J. Hobday ◽  
J. Rubin ◽  
K. Holen ◽  
J. Picus ◽  
R. Donehower ◽  
...  

4504 Background: Treatment options for metastatic NET, including islet cell carcinoma (ICC) and carcinoid tumor (CT), are limited. These tumors frequently express vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) and platelet derived growth factor receptor receptor-β (PDGFR-β). Sorafenib, a small-molecule inhibitor of the VEGFR-2 and PDGFR-β tyrosine kinase domains, is a rational targeted therapy to evaluate in NET. Methods: Eligibility criteria included: ECOG PS = 2, = 1 prior chemotherapy, good organ function and signed informed consent. Prior interferon and prior or concurrent octreotide at a stable dose were allowed. Pts unable to take oral medications, with uncontrolled hypertension or with symptomatic coronary artery disease were excluded. Pts received sorafenib 400 mg po BID. Primary endpoint was response by RECIST in two cohorts (ie, CT and ICC) using separate 2-stage phase II designs. Results: 93 pts were enrolled: (50 CT, 43 ICC). For pts evaluable for the primary endpoint, 4 of 41 (10%) CT pts and 4 of 41 (10%) ICC pts had a PR. There were 3 minor responses (MR = 20–29% decrease in sum of target lesion diameters) in CT pts and 9 MRs in ICC pts for PR+MR rate of 17% for CT pts and 32% for ICC pts. For pts evaluable, 6-month progression-free survival was observed in 8/20 CT and 14/23 ICC pts. Grade 3–4 toxicity occurred in 43% of pts, with skin (20%), GI (7%) and fatigue (9%) most common. Translational studies from tumor tissue will be presented. Conclusions: Sorafenib at 400 mg po BID has modest activity in metastatic neuroendocrine tumors, with frequent grade = 3 toxicity. Supported by NOI CM6225. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7528-7528
Author(s):  
M. A. Socinski ◽  
T. E. Stinchcombe ◽  
J. S. Halle ◽  
D. T. Moore ◽  
W. J. Petty ◽  
...  

7528 Background: Therapies directed at both the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathways have been shown to improve survival in NSCLC and also have radiosensitizing properties. Methods: Pts receive Ind Cb (AUC 6), P (225 mg/m2) and B (15 mg/kg) on d1 and 22. PET scans are done pre- and post-I. On day 43, pts receive weekly Cb (AUC 2 x 7) and P (45 mg/m2 x 7) with 74 Gy (2 Gy/d) of thoracic conformal radiotherapy (TCRT). Cohort I (n=5) received B at 10 mg/kg q2wks during C therapy. Cohorts II and III (both n=5) received the same dose of B as in cohort I but also received Er at 100 mg and 150 mg po Tuesday - Friday of each week of C therapy, respectively. The primary endpoint is PFS at 1 year. All histologies are allowed including squamous (SQ) (an early stopping rule is in place for pulmonary hemorrhagic (PH) complications in SQ pts). Results: Thus far, 31 eligible PS 0–1 pts have been accrued (med age 62 yrs, range 41–74, 19 non- squamous, 12 SQ, 63% IIIA, 37% IIIB). Ind CbP + B has been well tolerated (1 gr 3 hypertension). No PH during Ind has been seen (including the 12 SQ cell pts). Response after Ind, 37% PR, 59% SD, 4% PD. Tumor volumes and PET SUVs have significantly decreased comparing pre- and post-Ind studies (p=0.0001 and p=0.0002, respectively). Cohort II has been expanded as the phase II regimen. To date, 25 of 26 (96%) pts have achieved the dose of 74 Gy (1 pt stopped at 60 Gy due to ILD). During Conc therapy, the principal toxicity has been esophagitis (53.8% gr 2, 19.2% gr 3). One grade 3 PH occurred in 1 SQ pt. One gr 5 late (> 2 mos after treatment) PH occurred in a SQ pt. Overall response rate following treatment - 68.2% (95% CI, 45–86%). The PFS at 1 year is 58% (95% CI, 34–76%) with an estmated 1-year overall survival rate of 79% (95% CI, 53–92%) which compares favorably to our historical experience. Conclusions: Preliminarily, we conclude that 1) Incorporation of B and E into this treatment paradigm appears feasible, 2) Esophagitis remains the primary toxicity, 3) Phase II accrual continues but early analysis of survival appears promising. Further details regarding the TCRT parameters and toxicity will be presented. [Table: see text]


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