Ligand expression of the EGFR ligands amphiregulin, epiregulin, and amplification of the EGFR gene to predict for treatment efficacy in KRAS wild-type mCRC patients treated with cetuximab plus CAPIRI and CAPOX: Analysis of the randomized AIO CRC-0104 trial.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3519-3519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Stintzing ◽  
Andreas Jung ◽  
Christine Kapaun ◽  
Jana Reiche ◽  
Dominik Paul Modest ◽  
...  

3519^ Background: We investigated the expression of the EGFR ligands amphiregulin (AREG) and epiregulin (EREG) as well as the amplification of the EGFR-gene in tumor specimens of mCRC patients (pts) treated first-line with anti-EGFR targeted cetuximab together with CAPOX or CAPIRI. Expression levels were correlated with overall response rate (ORR), progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) to determine their relationship with effectiveness in this setting. Methods: A total of 185 mCRC pts were randomized to cetuximab (400mg/m² day 1, followed by 250mg/m² weekly) plus CAPIRI (irinotecan 200mg/m², day 1; capecitabine 800mg/m² twice daily days 1-14, every 3 weeks; 20% dose reduction of both agents for pts older than 65 years) or plus CAPOX (oxaliplatin 130mg/m² day 1; capecitabine 1000mg/m² twice daily days 1-14, every three weeks). The primary study endpoint was ORR. KRAS mutational status did not correlate with treatment outcome. The cut-offs for EGFR-amplification using FISH, AREG and EREG levels determined by RT-qPCR were calculated using ROC analysis for ORR. Results: Within the subgroup of KRAS wildtype tumors, analysis of EREG- and AREG-expression was possible in 99 pts and of EGFR-amplification in 63 pts. Higher AREG levels correlated significantly with higher ORR (83% vs 46%, p=0.006, OR 0.31), longer PFS (9.6mo vs 4.9, p<0.001, HR 0.35) and longer OS (39.9mo vs 17.2mo, p<0.001, HR 0.36). Higher EREG levels showed a significant correlation with ORR (74% vs 47%, p=0.036, OR 0.54), longer PFS (7.9mo vs 4.9mo, p=0.026, HR 0.57) and OS (33.0mo vs 20.2mo, p=0.041, HR 0.57). EGFR-amplification correlated significantly with higher ORR (71% vs 33%, p=0.004, OR 0.49), longer PFS (8.4mo vs 4.6mo, p=0.004, HR 0.50) and longer OS (30.5mo vs 15.2mo, p=0.001, HR 0.44). Conclusions: In the treatment setting of cetuximab combined with CAIPIRI or CAPOX, AREG, EREG and EGFR-amplification predicted treatment efficacy. Within the subgroup of pts with KRAS wildtype tumors, EGFR-FISH and AREG expression have the strongest relationship with treatment efficacy.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4108-4108
Author(s):  
Michael Haas ◽  
Stefan Hubert Boeck ◽  
Jens T. Siveke ◽  
Michael Schenk ◽  
Markus Lerch ◽  
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4108 Background: The efficacy and safety of gemcitabine + erlotinib has not yet been defined prospectively in patients (pts) with metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC) selected according to the inclusion criteria defined by Conroy et al. for FOLFIRINOX (e. g. ECOG 0-1, age < 75, bilirubin < 1.5xULN). Methods: In this German phase II trial, 150 pts with histologically confirmed mPC were recruited between July 2012 and July 2015 in 20 centers. If pts showed skin rash of any grade within 4 weeks after start of treatment with gemcitabine (1000 mg/m2 weekly) and erlotinib (100 mg daily), this regimen was continued; rash-negative pts were switched to FOLFIRINOX. The primary study endpoint was the 1-year survival rate in rash-positive pts (hypothesis: ≥40%). Results: Ninety pts who were under treatment with gemcitabine + erlotinib for 4 weeks developed skin rash of any grade: the 1-year survival rate in those pts positive for skin rash was 40.0% (95%CI 29.8-50.9); median overall survival (OS) counted from day of first treatment was 10.1 months (mo) (95%CI 9.0-12.5), progression-free survival (PFS) 3.9 mo (95%CI 3.5-4.9), objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) were 21% and 64%, respectively. Median treatment duration with gemcitabine+erlotinib was 3.7 mo (Range 0.7-17.5). In rash-negative pts who were switched to FOLFIRINOX after 4 weeks of gemcitabine + erlotinib (n = 28) the 1-year survival rate was 46.4% (95%CI 27.5-66.1), median OS 10.6 mo (95%CI 6.6-13.6), median PFS 5.2 mo (95%CI 2.3-7.9) and the corresponding ORR and DCR rates were 29 and 54%, respectively. The rate of salvage therapy was 53% after gemcitabine+erlotinib, mostly consisting of 5-FU-based schemas (42 % 5-FU/folinic acid + irinotecan or oxaliplatin, 38% FOLFIRINOX) and 43% after FOLFIRINOX (all pts received gemcitabine, 67% in combination with nab-paclitaxel). In the Intention To Treat (ITT) population (n = 145) OS was 9.7 mon (95%CI 7.8-10.9). Conclusions: In rash-positive pts deemed fit for FOLFIRINOX first-line treatment with gemcitabine + erlotinib appears effective achieving a one-year-survival rate of 40%. Early switch to FOLFIRINOX was an effective strategy in rash-negative patients. Clinical trial information: NCT01729481.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9509-9509 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Arndt ◽  
D. S. Hawkins ◽  
J. A. Stoner ◽  
M. D. Wharam ◽  
D. A. Rodeberg ◽  
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9509 Background: IRRMS was defined as nonmetastatic alveolar (A) RMS or undifferentiated sarcoma (UDS); stage (stg) 2 and 3, group (gr) III embryonal (E) RMS; stg 4 ERMS <10y. IRRMS had a 5 yr failure free survival (FFS) of 64% on IRS IV. Since T alone and with C has significant activity in RMS, we tested whether alternating VAC/VTC improved FFS for IRRMS compared with VAC alone. Methods: Patients (pts) < 50 y with IRRMS with adequate organ function were randomized to 39 wks of VAC (V=1.5 mg/m2, A=0.045 mg/kg, C=2.2 g/m2 q 3 wk) vs VAC alternating with VTC (T=0.75 mg/m2/d ×5, C=250 mg/m2/d ×5 q 3 wk), with additional wkly V; doses adjusted for age <3y; local therapy was after wk 12. Pts with parameningeal RMS/meningeal extension (PME) were nonrandomly treated with VAC and immediate XRT. Primary study endpoint was FFS. The study was designed with 80% power (5% 2-sided alpha level) to detect an increase in 5 yr FFS from 64% to 75%, a relative risk (RR) of 0.64, with VAC/VTC, requiring 518 randomized pts. Results reflect the 3rd of 4 planned analyses (75% information); O'Brien Fleming adjusted alpha level is 0.0166; and Cox PH model was used. Results: 620 eligible pts were entered from 9/99 to 8/05: 266 randomized to VAC, 253 to VAC/VTC, 101 PME patients were nonrandomly treated with VAC. Treatment strata were ERMS stg 2/3, gr III 37%; ERMS grp IV <10 y 6%; ARMS/UDS stg 1 or gr I 16%; ARMS/UDS other 25%; PME 16%. 3% of pts were <1 y, 69% 1–9 y, 28% ≥10 y; 13% of pts were stg 1; 26% stg 2; 54% stg 3; 7% stg 4. 77% pts had gr III tumors. Primary tumor sites were PM in 35% pts, extremity 15%, bladder/prostate 16%, retroperitoneal/perineal 15%, other 19%. Median follow up is 2.4 yrs. FFS at 2 yrs is 77% with VAC and 72% with VAC/VTC. Observed data are inconsistent with hypothesized improvement under VAC/VTC (RR=1.20, 98.34% CI: 0.78–1.85, p=0.3). Similar patients on IRS IV had 2 yr FFS of 77%. 2 yr survival (OS) with VAC: 91%; VAC/VTC: 87% (RR=0.94, CI: 0.55–1.59, p=0.8). There were 12 2nd malignancies and 10 deaths as first events. 4 of 10 deaths were from hepatopathy, which decreased in incidence following dose changes for A and C. Conclusions: In IRRMS, VAC/VTC does not significantly improve FFS nor OS versus VAC, and outcome is similar to IRS IV. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


Cephalalgia ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
HC Diener ◽  
P Krupp ◽  
T Schmitt ◽  
G Steitz ◽  
K Milde ◽  
...  

The prophylactic action of cyclandelate was investigated in a multicentre, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group study. A 4-week baseline period was followed by a 4-week placebo phase and a 16-week treatment period with either 1600 mg cyclandelate or placebo. Patients ( n = 251) with two to six migraine attacks/month were randomized. Neither the primary study endpoint (reduction of migraine days from baseline to the last 28 days) nor most of the secondary endpoints (reduction in the number of migraine attacks, severity or duration of attacks, frequency of autonomic disturbances, medication for treatment of attacks) showed a difference between cyclandelate and placebo. Cyclandelate, however, was superior to placebo in a global impression of efficacy rated by the patients and the treating physicians. Both treatments were well tolerated. In conclusion, cyclandelate was not superior to placebo in the prophylaxis of migraine with regard to parameters usually used in migraine prophylaxis trials.


2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 1715-1719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra AJ de Rotte ◽  
Wouter Koning ◽  
Anne G den Hartog ◽  
Sandra M Bovens ◽  
Jaco JM Zwanenburg ◽  
...  

In the current study, the presence of cerebral cortical microinfarcts (CMIs) was evaluated in a series of 21 patients with a symptomatic high-grade > 50% stenosis of the carotid artery. A T2-weighted fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequence and a T1-weighted turbo field echo sequence of the brain were obtained at 7.0 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging. Primary study endpoint was the number of CMIs and macroinfarcts. In total, 53 cerebral infarcts (35 macroinfarcts; 18 CMIs) were found ipsilateral to the symptomatic carotid artery, in 14 patients (67%). In four of these patients, both CMIs and macroinfarcts were visible. In the contralateral hemisphere, seven infarcts (five macroinfarcts and two CMIs) were found in five patients (24%). In the ipsilateral hemispheres, the number of CMIs and macroinfarcts were significantly correlated ( P = 0.02). Unpaired comparison of medians showed that the number of CMIs in the ipsilateral hemisphere was significantly higher than the number of CMIs in the contralateral hemisphere ( P = 0.04). No significant correlation was found between stenosis grade and the number of any infarct. The current study shows that in symptomatic patients with significant extracranial carotid artery stenosis, CMIs are part of the total cerebrovascular burden and these CMIs prevail with a similar pattern as observed macroinfarcts.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16093-e16093
Author(s):  
L. Hongyun ◽  
C. Zhihong ◽  
Y. Xiangqing ◽  
S. Lu ◽  
C. Chuanliang ◽  
...  

e16093 Background: The tyrosine kinase inhibitors sorafenib and sunitinib have been approved for use in patients with advanced RCC and have supplanted immunotherapy as first-line therapy. Nevertheless, complete responses have been observed only rarely with these agents and only 10% of patients experience PR. The vast majority of responding patients will ultimately progress despite continued therapy. In order to improve the objective response rate and the durability of those responses in patients, we conducted a single-institution, single-arm phase II trial of gemcitabine and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) combined with sorafenib in patients with RCC. Methods: Eligibility criteria included advanced, histologically confirmed RCC; age >18 years; ECOG PS ≤ 2, adequate bone marrow, renal and hepatic function; measurable/evaluable lesions. Gemcitabine was administered at 1,000 mg/m2 over 30 min i.v. on days 1 and 8, followed by 5-FU 400 mg/m2 i.v. bolus on day 1 and 1,200 mg/m2/day × 2 days continuous infusion (28-day cycle). From day 1 of cycle 1, 400 mg sorafenib was continuously given twice daily. The sample size of 21 patients was sufficient to provide 80% power to detect an objective response rate that was greater than 10% with significance that 0.05 level. Results were expressed as mean±SD or median ± 95% CI. The primary study endpoint was objective response rate and the secondary were toxicity, progression-free survival and overall survival. Results: Patients (n = 21) were enrolled from May 2006 to Dec. 2007. The rate of objective response and disease control (including stable disease, complete responses and partial responses) were 38% (95% CI, 18–62%) and 86% (95% CI, 64–97%), respectively. Among them, there is 1 complete response and 2 pts occurred completely liquefaction deliquesce in metastatic lesions. The median PFS time is longer than 13 months, with 6/21 patients remaining progression free at 2008.12.26 the data were compiled for this report (three are longer than 26 months and there other three longer than 13 months ). The median OS time have not yet been reached, because of the amount of censoring data. Conclusions: The combination of sorafenib with gemcitabine and 5-FU shows promising activity for patients with metastatic RCC. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS7131-TPS7131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Flinn ◽  
Eva Kimby ◽  
Finbarr E. Cotter ◽  
Francis J. Giles ◽  
Ann Janssens ◽  
...  

TPS7131 Background: PI3K-delta is critical for activation, proliferation and survival of B cells and plays a role in homing and retention in lymphoid tissues. PI3Kδ signaling is hyperactive in many B-cell malignancies. Idelalisib is a first-in-class, selective, oral inhibitor of PI3Kδ that reduces proliferation, enhances apoptosis, and inhibits homing and retention of malignant B cells in lymphoid tissues (Lannutti et al, 2011). Ofatumumab (O) is an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of pts with CLL refractory to fludarabine and alemtuzumab. Phase 1 studies demonstrated that idelalisib, as monotherapy or combined with O, is highly active in pts with heavily pretreated CLL: pts experienced profound and rapid regression of lymphadenopathy, reductions in disease-associated chemokines, and durable clinical benefit with an acceptable safety profile (Furman et al, 2012). Methods: This study will enroll 210 pts with CLL previously treated with a purine analog and/or bendamustine, with measurable lymphadenopathy who require treatment for CLL and have disease that is not refractory to ofatumumab, and are expected to benefit from a change in therapy because of CLL progression <24 months since completion of their last prior treatment. Pts are randomized in a 2:1 ratio (Arm A:Arm B). In Arm A, pts receive idelalisib at 150 mg BID continuously in combination with 12 infusions of O at 1000 mg over ~24 weeks (weekly x 8 then monthly x 4). In Arm B, pts receive 12 infusions of O at 2,000 mg over ~24 weeks. Stratification factors address IGHV mutational status, del(17p)/p53 mutation status, and refractory vs relapsed disease. The primary study endpoint is PFS. Secondary endpoints include ORR, lymph node response rate, CR rate, and OS. This is an event-driven trial and primary endpoint evaluation will be based on independent central review. For the primary efficacy analysis, the difference in PFS between the treatment arms will be assessed in the ITT analysis set using Kaplan-Meier methods and the stratified log-rank test. The study opened for enrollment in Dec 2012. Clinical trial information: NCT01659021.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8507-8507
Author(s):  
Jamie E. Chaft ◽  
Daniel Botelho Costa ◽  
Alona Muzikansky ◽  
Joseph B Shrager ◽  
Michael Lanuti ◽  
...  

8507 Background: EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors are superior to chemotherapy in patients with advanced EGFR+ lung cancers. In the adjuvant setting, erlotinib for two years improves recurrence free survival (RFS) compared to historical controls. The optimal duration of adjuvant TKI is unknown. Methods: Patients with completely resected Stage I-III NSCLC with a sensitizing EGFR mutation were enrolled after standard adjuvant therapy. Pts were randomly assigned to 3 months (3m) or 2 years (2y) of adjuvant afatinib. Afatinib was started at 30 mg by mouth daily. Patients without toxicity after 28 days were allowed to escalate to 40 mg daily. Patients were imaged with CT every 6 months for 3 years and then annually or as clinically indicated. RFS was measured from the date of randomization. The primary study endpoint was recurrence rate at 2 years. 60 randomized patients would provide 82.5% power to detect a 26% difference in 2y-recurrence rate. Results: Patient characteristics are in the Table. The study was terminated for slow accrual after 46 of the planned 60 patients. Planned treatment was completed by 92% (22/24) pts in the 3m arm and 41% (9/22) of pt in the 2y arm. 22 patients required ≥1 dose modification due to toxicity including expected GI, mucosal, and skin AEs. With a median follow-up of ≥38 months there were 10 recurrences and 3 deaths in the 3m arm and there were 5 recurrences (2 on treatment) and 2 deaths in the 2y arm. Median RFS has not been reached in either arm, but recurrence was more common in the 3m arm at every landmark. 2y-recurrence rates were 29% for 3m and 15% for 2y. Conclusions: Recurrences at 2 years were 14% less common with 2y versus 3m of adjuvant afatinib. This difference did not meet the primary study endpoint. The RFS curves show a durable and clinically meaningful separation with substantial follow-up. Failure to meet significance was likely influenced by under-accrual and early drug discontinuation on the 2y arm. In the era of TKIs with improved tolerance, duration of adjuvant therapy remains an important question. Clinical trial information: NCT01746251. [Table: see text]


Author(s):  
Laurence J. Dobbie ◽  
Angela Lamb ◽  
Lucy Eskell ◽  
Ian J. Ramage ◽  
Ben C. Reynolds

Abstract Introduction Congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) is an ultra-rare disease associated with a pro-thrombotic state and venous thromboembolisms (VTE). There is very limited evidence evaluating thromboprophylaxis in patients with CNS. This study aimed to determine the doses and duration of treatment required to achieve adequate thromboprophylaxis in patients with CNS. Methods From 2005 to 2018 children in Scotland with a confirmed genetic or histological diagnosis of CNS were included if commenced on thromboprophylaxis. The primary study endpoint was stable drug monitoring. Secondary outcomes included VTE or significant haemorrhage. Results Eight patients were included; all initially were commenced on low-molecular weight heparin (enoxaparin). Four patients maintained therapeutic anti-Factor Xa levels (time 3–26 weeks, dose 3.2–5.07 mg/kg/day), and one patient developed a thrombosis (Anti-Factor Xa: 0.27 IU/ml). Four patients were subsequently treated with warfarin. Two patients maintained therapeutic INRs (time 6–11 weeks, dose 0.22–0.25 mg/kg/day), and one patient had two bleeding events (Bleed 1: INR 6, Bleed 2: INR 5.5). Conclusions Achieving thromboprophylaxis in CNS is challenging. Similar numbers of patients achieved stable anticoagulation on warfarin and enoxaparin. Enoxaparin dosing was nearly double the recommended starting doses for secondary thromboprophylaxis. Bleeding events were all associated with supra-therapeutic anticoagulation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (13) ◽  
pp. 2753
Author(s):  
Jan Březina ◽  
Lukáš Bajer ◽  
Pavel Wohl ◽  
Dana Ďuricová ◽  
Pavel Hrabák ◽  
...  

Background and Aims: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease. Fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) is a promising alternative treatment. Methods: This multicenter, open-label, noninferiority trial randomized patients with active left-sided UC (Mayo score 4–10) equally to FMT or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) enemas. FMT enemas were administered five times in the first week and then once weekly for 5 weeks. 5-ASA enemas were administered daily for 2 weeks and then every other day. The primary study endpoint was clinical remission, with a total Mayo score ≤2 at week 12 with no subscore >1. Results: Sixty-one patients were screened; 45 were enrolled and randomized to FMT (n = 23) or 5-ASA (n = 22). Twenty-one FMT and 22 5-ASA patients completed at least the week 4 study visit and were included in the mITT analysis. Twelve FMT (57%) and eight 5-ASA patients achieved the primary study endpoint. FMT noninferiority with 10% margin was confirmed (95% CI: −7.6%, 48.9%). Adverse events occurred in 12 FMT (57%) and 13 5-ASA (59%) patients. Increased microbial diversity persisted 3 months after FMT. Conclusion: FMT is an effective treatment for left-sided UC and increased recipient microbiome diversity. Targeted microbiome modification may improve FMT efficacy. Further investigation is needed to guide donor and patient selection.


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