A phase II clinical trial of ganetespib (STA-9090) in previously treated patients with advanced esophagogastric cancers.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4090-4090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunice Lee Kwak ◽  
Lipika Goyal ◽  
Thomas Adam Abrams ◽  
Amanda Carpenter ◽  
Brian M. Wolpin ◽  
...  

4090 Background: Subsets of esophagogastric (EG) cancers harbor genetic abnormalities, including amplification of HER2 or MET, or mutations in PIK3CA, EGFR, or BRAF. These genes encode clients of the molecular chaperone heat-shock protein 90 (HSP90), and inhibition of HSP90 may promote the degradation of these oncogenic signaling proteins. Ganetespib is a novel triazolone heterocyclic inhibitor of HSP90 that is a biologically rational treatment strategy for advanced EG cancers. Methods: This was a multicenter, single-arm Phase 2 trial. Eligibility: Histologically confirmed advanced EG cancer; progression on ≤ 2 lines of systemic therapy; ECOG PS 0-1. Treatment: Ganetespib 200mg/m2IV on Days 1, 8, and 15 of a 28-day cycle. Primary endpoint: overall response rate (ORR). Results: 26/28 patients enrolled received ≥ 1 dose of drug. The characteristics of the 26 patients were: male 77%, median age 64 years old; ECOG PS 0/1 42/58%; median number of prior therapies 2; esophageal/GEJ/gastric 27/42/31%; prior platinum 92%, prior fluoropyrimidine 88%, prior taxane 38%, prior trastuzumab 15%. Median follow-up was 83 days. The most common drug-related adverse events were: diarrhea (77%), fatigue (65%), elevated ALKP (42%), and elevated AST (38%). The most common Grade 3/4 AEs included: leucopenia (12%), fatigue (12%), diarrhea (8%), and elevated ALKP (8%). 14/26 required ≥ 1 dose modification. 22/26 patients completed at least 2 cycles of ganetespib and were evaluable for response. One complete response was seen, and this patient continues on treatment as of cycle 31 (27.5 mos). Molecular characterization of this patient’s tumor revealed a KRAS mutation in codon 12. The ORR was 1/26 (4%). Two of six patients with HER2-positive disease achieved 12% and 19% tumor reduction from baseline, respectively. TTP was 48 days (1.6 mos) and OS was 83 days (2.8 mos). Conclusions: Ganetespib showed manageable toxicity. While the study was terminated early due to insufficient evidence of single agent activity, the durable CR and 2 minor responses suggest that there may be a subset of EG patients who could benefit from this drug. The molecular determinants of response, however, have yet to be fully characterized. Clinical trial information: CT01167114.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5501-5501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoland Catherine Antill ◽  
Peey Sei Kok ◽  
Kristy Robledo ◽  
Elizabeth Barnes ◽  
Michael Friedlander ◽  
...  

5501 Background: Deficient DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) occurs in approximately 15% of AEC and is associated with a high tumour mutation burden. Expression of PD-1 and PD-L1 has been reported in up to 90% of ECs, including those with proficient DNA mismatch repair (pMMR). We report here preliminary results of PHAEDRA, a single-arm phase 2 trial designed to determine the activity of single-agent durvalumab, an antibody to PD-L1, in 2 cohorts of women with AEC. Methods: Participants (pts) had pMMR AEC progressing after 1-3 lines of chemotherapy, or dMMR AEC progressing after 0-3 lines of chemotherapy, and were treated with durvalumab 1500mg IV Q4W. The primary endpoint was objective tumour response (OTR = complete response [CR] or partial response [PR] by iRECIST). Secondary endpoints included disease control at 16 weeks (DC16w = CR, PR, or stable disease at 16 weeks [SD16w]), immune-related adverse events (irAEs), PD-L1, germline mutations and MLH1 methylation. Other secondary endpoints include: OTR and DC by RECIST1.1, other AE, PFS, OS & quality of life will be reported later. Results: 71 pts with AEC were recruited from Feb 2017 to Sep 2018: 35 dMMR and 36 pMMR. Median follow-up were 8.3 vs 14.8 months in dMMR vs pMMR pts. Median age: 67 (range 36-81); ECOG PS: 0-1 in 68, and 2 in 3. Pathology: endometrioid in 94% and 58%; serous in 0% and 31%; grade: high in 42% and 83% (dMMR and pMMR respectively). Durvalumab was the 1st, 2nd and subsequent line of non-hormonal therapy in 15, 14, and 6 pts with dMMR and 0, 21, and 15 pts with pMMR. Among dMMR pts, the OTR rate was 40% (14/35, 95% CI 26-56), with 4 CR and 10 PR; 7 others had SD 16w for a DC16w rate of 60% (21/35, 95% CI 44-74). OTR rate was 40% as 1st line, 43% as 2nd line, and 33% as subsequent line treatment. Among pMMR pts, the OTR rate was 1/36 (3%, 95% CI 1-14) with 1 PR; 6 others had SD16w for a DC16w rate of 19% (7/36; 95% CI 10-35). IrAEs occurred in 14 pts: hyperthyroidism in 6, hypothyroidism in 6, pneumonitis in 1 and hepatitis in 1. Conclusions: Durvalumab monotherapy showed promising activity and safety in AEC with dMMR regardless of prior lines of chemotherapy, but there was limited evidence of activity in AEC with pMMR. Clinical trial information: ACTRN12617000106336.


Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 4392-4392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Ding ◽  
Jennifer Le-Rademacher ◽  
Timothy G. Call ◽  
Sameer A. Parikh ◽  
Jose F. Leis ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: CLL patients (pts) treated with novel targeted therapies continue to experience disease progression. Approximately 7-15% of relapsed CLL treated with ibrutinib or venetoclax developed Richter's syndrome (RS), an aggressive high grade lymphoma transformation. Standard chemotherapy has limited efficacy in RS. We hypothesized that checkpoint blockade would re-establish anti-tumor immune response in progressive CLL/RS and here we aim to update the clinical data and correlative analysis of MC1485: a phase 2 study of PD-1 blocking antibody pembrolizumab in relapsed/refractory CLL and RS. Methods: Relapsed/refractory CLL including RS enrolled in the CLL arm of MC1485 trial was reported here. The primary end point of this study is overall response rate (ORR). Pts with prior allogeneic stem cell transplant were excluded. Pembrolizumab 200 mg was administered intravenously every 3 weeks. NCI CTCAE v4.0 and IWCLL 2008 criteria were used for non-hematological adverse events (AE) and for CLL grade hematological AE. Tumor expression of PD-1 and PD-L1 were assessed with standard immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. Percentage expressions of individual antigens were analyzed with whole-slide scanning followed by image analysis with Image-Pro software (Media Cybernetics). Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was performed on available CLL/RS tissue sections to assess copy number of chromosome 9p region that contains PD-L1 and PD-L2. Results: 25 pts including 16 CLL and 9 RS (biopsy-proven large cell lymphoma) were enrolled in CLL arm. The median age was 69 years (46-81). Twelve (48%) pts had del(17p) or monosomy 17 or TP53 mutation. The median number of prior therapies was 4 (1-10). 96%, 72% or 48% of pts had received alkylator and anti-CD20 antibody, purine analog or anthracycline. Fifteen (60%) pts had prior ibrutinib and 12 (48%) progressed clinically while receiving ibrutinib, including 6 who progressed to RS and 6 who developed progressive CLL. The median number of pembrolizumab doses that pts received was 3 (1 to 21), administered over a median treatment duration of 11 weeks (1 to 56). Drug-related AE occurred in 21 pts (88%) with the most common ones being neutropenia in 9 (37%), cough in 7 (29%) and dyspnea in 6 (25%) pts. Drug-related grade 3 or above AE occurred in 9 (38%) pts with most common ones being thrombocytopenia (5, 21%), dyspnea (2, 8%), and fatigue (2, 8%). The most common immune-related AE was liver enzyme elevation (12%, 8% G3) and was reversible with therapy interruption or steroid therapy. Based on investigator assessment using the Revised Response Criteria for Lymphomas and IWCLL 2008 criteria, one RS pt had complete response (CR, 4%), 3 RS had partial responses (PR, 12%). Among 9 RS pts, 1 CR (11%), 3 PR (33%), 3 SD (33%) and 2 PD (22%) were observed. Thus the ORR in RS was 44%. No CLL pts achieved a CR/PR, 3 had SD and 9 had progressive disease (PD). The ORR of all pts was 16%. Of the 4 RS who had CR/PR, responses occurred early after 2 cycles of therapy and median duration of therapy for CR/PR pts was 8.3 months with data cut-off by June 30th 2016 (Figure 1A). The causes for therapy discontinuation in RS were PD (3, 33%), alternate therapy (2, 22%), and thrombocytopenia due to increased marrow CLL (1, 11%). Increased marrow CLL was observed in 2 RS pts with PR to RS phase of disease assessed by PET, thus the protocol was amended to allow addition of idelalisib/ibrutinib to control the underlying marrow CLL. For RS pts who had a CR/PR or SD, variable nodal responses were observed (Figure 1B). In particular, 6 RS who had prior ibrutinib experienced CR or PR or SD with nodal responses. After a median follow-up of 10.2 (1.9 to 16.1) months, the median overall survival (OS) for all pts was 10.7 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 5.4 to not reached). The 6 month OS rate for RS and CLL pts were 73% and 59%, respectively. Biomarker assessment using IHC analysis on 10 pts with available tumor/nodal tissues (6 RS and 4 CLL) showed an increased expression of PD-L1 (p = 0.02) and a trend for an increased expression of PD-1 (p = 0.1) in the group of pts with CR/ PR versus pts in the group with no clinical response. One out of 10 tested showed polysomic for chromosome 9p. Conclusion: Pembrolizumab had an acceptable safety profile in CLL and RS patients. We confirmed that pembrolizumab has substantial therapeutic activity in RS. Single-agent pembrolizumab does not appear to have clear activity in CLL. Disclosures Ding: Merck: Research Funding. Parikh:Pharmacyclics: Honoraria, Research Funding. Shanafelt:GlaxoSmithKline: Research Funding; Genentech: Research Funding; Janssen: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; Cephalon: Research Funding; Hospira: Research Funding.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS601-TPS601
Author(s):  
Tomomi Fujisawa ◽  
Tadahiko Shien ◽  
Hiroji Iwata ◽  
Hideo Shigematsu ◽  
Taro Shibata ◽  
...  

TPS601 Background: The surgical treatment is a standard therapy for early breast cancer (EBC) after primary systemic therapy (PST). In more than half of HER2 positive (HER2(+)) breast cancer, pathological complete response (pCR) is achieved by PST with HER2 inhibitors and chemotherapy. In addition, hormone receptor (HR) negative HER2(+) (HR(-)HER2(+)) subtype has higher concordance between pCR and clinical complete response (cCR) before surgery than other subtypes, especially in EBC. However, non-surgical therapy is not an option for EBC with cCR after PST because of few evidence. We planned single arm confirmatory study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the non-surgical therapy for HR(-)HER2(+) EBC with cCR after PST. Methods: The key eligibility criteria are as follows: 1) Histologically confirmed as invasive ductal carcinoma of breast, HR(-)HER2(+). 2) cT1-2, N0, M0 (UICC 8th). 3) No ipsilateral BC. 4) Women aged 20-74 years. 5) ECOG performance status 0 or 1. 6) Written informed consent. HER2 inhibitors (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) and cytotoxic drugs as PST are administered for all patients (pts). After completion of PST, cCR is diagnosed by breast imaging and physical examination. cCR is defined as 1) Not palpable breast mass by physical examination, 2) No enhanced breast mass by enhanced MRI, 3) No breast mass by sonography. After diagnosis of cCR, conventional radiotherapy for whole breast and boost radiation for tumor bed are mandatory, followed by pertuzumab and trastuzumab every 3 weeks during 9 months. In non-cCR cases, surgical resection is performed and adjuvant therapy are not specified. The primary endpoint is a distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) at 3 year, the secondary endpoints are DFS, OS, RFS, proportion of local recurrence, and cosmetics outcome. Given that the threshold and expected of DMFS at 3-year is 93% and 98% with a significance level 2.5% (one sided) and 80% power, 170 cCR cases are required. Assuming half of HER2 pts reach to cCR, 350 pts are required as sample size started PST. Enrollment launched January, 2020 and 57 pts are enrolled as of January 12, 2021. Recent reports found that HR positive HER2(+) subtype has higher concordance between pCR and cCR by adding needle biopsy in the diagnosis, so we are planning to include HR positive subtype in this trial. This clinical trial has been registered at Japan Registry of Clinical Trials as jRCTs031190129 and conducted by the Japan Clinical Oncology Group (JCOG) Breast Cancer Study Group under public fund (National Cancer Center Research and Development Fund). Clinical trial information: jRCTs031190129.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4514-4514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim N. Chi ◽  
Sebastien J. Hotte ◽  
Susan Ellard ◽  
Joel Roger Gingerich ◽  
Anthony Michael Joshua ◽  
...  

4514 Background: Heat Shock Protein 27 (Hsp27) is a multi-functional chaperone protein that regulates cell signaling and survival pathways implicated in cancer progression. In prostate cancer models, Hsp27 complexes with androgen receptor (AR) and enhances transactivation of AR-regulated genes. OGX-427 is a 2nd generation antisense oligonucleotide that inhibits Hsp27 expression with in vitro and in vivo efficacy and was well tolerated with single agent activity in phase I studies. Methods: Chemotherapy-naïve pts with no/minimal symptoms were randomized to receive OGX-427 600 mg IV x 3 loading doses then 1000 mg IV weekly with P 5 mg PO BID or P only. Primary endpoint was the proportion of pts progression free (PPF) at 12 weeks (PCWG2 criteria). A 2-stage MinMax design (H0 = 5%, HA >20%, α=0.1, β=0.1) with 32 pts/arm provides 70% power to detect the difference at 0.10 1-sided significance. Secondary endpoints include PSA decline, measurable disease response, and circulating tumour cell (CTC) enumeration. Results: 38 pts have been enrolled; 1st stage of accrual completed with 2nd stage accruing. In the 1st 32 pts randomized (17 to OGX-427+P, 15 to P), baseline median age was 71 years (53-89), ECOG PS 0 or 1 in 66% and 34% of pts, median PSA 66 (6-606), metastases in bone/lymph nodes/liver or lung was 75/56/9%, 31% had prior P treatment, and 93% had ≥5 CTC/7.5 ml. Predominantly grade 1/2 infusion reactions (chills, diarrhea, flushing, nausea, vomiting) occurred in 47% of pts receiving OGX-427+P. One pt on OGX-427+P developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. A PSA decline of ≥50% occurred in 41% of pts on OGX-427+P, and 20% of pts treated with P. A measurable disease partial response was seen in 3/8 (38%) evaluable pts on OGX-427+P and 0/9 pts on P. CTC conversion from ≥5 to <5/7.5 ml occurred in 50% of pts on OGX-427+P and 31% treated with P. Thus far, in 26 evaluable pts the PPF at 12 weeks was 71% (95% CI: 42-92) in OGX-427+P treated pts and 33% (95% CI: 10-65) in pts on P. Conclusions: These data provide clinical evidence for the role of Hsp27 as a therapeutic target in prostate cancer and support continued evaluation of OGX-427 for pts with CRPC. Funded by a grant from the Terry Fox Research Institute.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7093-7093
Author(s):  
Peter Michael Ellis ◽  
Frances A. Shepherd ◽  
Scott Andrew Laurie ◽  
Glenwood D. Goss ◽  
Martin Sebastian Olivo ◽  
...  

7093 Background: Increased serum levels of insulin like growth factor (IGF), plus overexpression of the IGF-receptor (IGFR) are implicated in SCLC cell growth and proliferation, making suppression of the IGFR a potential therapeutic target. MK-0646 is a monoclonal antibody directed against the IGFR. The aim of this study was to determine the recommended phase II dose (RP2D) of cisplatin, etoposide plus MK-0646. Methods: We conducted a phase I study of two dose levels of MK-0646 (DL1 5mg/kg, DL2 10mg/kg IV weekly) in combination with cisplatin (25mg/m2) and etoposide (100mg/m2) IV D1-3, q21d, for patients with chemotherapy-naive ES SCLC, PS 0-2. Patients with treated stable brain metastases were eligible. Patients completing 4-6 cycles of combination therapy could continue single agent MK-0646 until disease progression. Primary outcome was determination of the RP2D. Secondary outcomes included ORR (RECIST 1.1), and toxicity (CTCAEv3). Results: A total of 12 patients were treated (DL1 – 3, DL2 – 9). The median age was 63 years (48-70), with 6 males and 6 females. Most subjects were good ECOG PS (PS 1 – 8, PS 2 – 4) and had 4 or more sites of disease (n=8). No DLTs were observed in DL1 or DL2. In an expanded DL2 cohort, 1 patient died from neutropenic sepsis during cycle 1. The median number of treatment cycles of chemotherapy was 4 (DL1) or 5 (DL2) and MK-0646 was 6 (DL1&2). Dose delays were observed for chemotherapy (DL1 - 2, DL2 – 6) and MK-0646 (DL1 – 3, DL2 – 7). The confirmed ORR was 72.7% (PR 8, SD 2, PD 1, non-evaluable 1). Grade ≥3 toxicities (any cycle) occurring in more than 1 patient included: neutropenia (92%); thrombocytopenia (25%); leukopenia (50%); anemia (17%); fatigue (33%); joint pain (17%); thrombosis (25%). Grade 2 or 3 hyperglycemia was observed in 1 of 3 (DL1) and 5 of 9 (DL2). Eight SAEs were observed in 3 patients (thrombosis, febrile neutropenia, infection, syncope, fatigue 2, dyspnea, back pain). Conclusions: MK-0646 can be combined at full dose with standard doses of cisplatin and etoposide (25mg/m2 and 100mg/m2 D1-3) with a RP2D of MK-0646 10mg/kg/week. The observed toxicities are consistent with that expected from cisplatin and etoposide except for hyperglycemia, which appears dose dependent.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 128-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chadi Nabhan ◽  
Anand Patel ◽  
Dana Villines ◽  
Kathy Tolzien ◽  
Susan K. Kelby ◽  
...  

128 Background: LEN has anti-angiogenesis and immunomodulatory properties making it ideal to investigate in CRPC. We report on a phase II study investigating LEN in chemotherapy-naïve CRPC patients (pts) Methods: Eligible pts received LEN at 25 mg daily on days 1 – 21 every 28-days until progression. Daily aspirin or coumadin were required. Responses were assessed every 2 cycles. Toxicity was assessed every cycle. Primary end point: The CB of LEN [Sum of complete response (CR), partial response (PR) and stable disease (SD)]. Secondary end points: Toxicity, time to radiographic and PSA progression (TTP and TTP-PSA), time to next treatment (TTNT), overall survival (OS), and LEN’s impact on quality of life (QOL). Results: 31 pts were enrolled; 27 response-evaluable (1 withdrew consent, 3 off per choice after adverse events). Median age is 74 (range 58-89) with 24 (77%) having Gleason ≥ 7 disease. Median PSA is 66 (2.1-918.6). Six pts (19%) had liver/lung involvement. Fourteen pts (51%) showed biochemical response with 4 (15%) having >50% PSA drop. TTP-PSA is 4 months (2-11). No radiographic responses seen but 17 pts had SD for a median of 4 months (2-16) (CB=55%). Median number of LEN cycles was 3 (2-15). With a median follow-up of 18 months (5-38), 17 patients (55%) remain alive; median OS of 18 months. Grade 3/4 hematologic toxicities were most common (neutropenia 41%, leukopenia 12%, anemia 9%, thrombocytopenia 9%). Other grade 3/4 toxicities: venothromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, and dehydration (6% each). Serious adverse events (SAEs) were witnessed in 10 pts (32%) with only 1 (3%, rash) definitely related to LEN. Others were not related or possibly related. Of 27 pts, 7 (26%) had a dose reduction and 2 (7%) required two dose reductions. Dose reductions occurred after cycle 3. QOL scales suggested no adverse impact. Median TTNT is 2 months (9 pts received chemotherapy, 10 pts went onto studies, 3 pts received hormonal therapies, 4 pts received radiation, 3 pts had no therapy yet, and 2 pts remain on LEN). Conclusions: LEN is active as monotherapy in CRPC. Biochemical responses are witnessed and clinical benefit is observed. Myelosuppression is the most common toxicity.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e12507-e12507
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Buono ◽  
Alessandra Fabi ◽  
Lucia Del Mastro ◽  
Katia Cannita ◽  
Nicla Maria La Verde ◽  
...  

e12507 Background: T-DM1 is widely used in HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients (pts), often for many cycles until progression. However, little is known about its long term toxicity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety profile of T-DM1 when delivered for ≥12 cycles. Methods: HER2 positive MBC pts who had received ≥12 cycles of T-DM1 across 18 Italian cancer centers were enrolled from January 2017 to September 2018. The 12 cycles cut-off was chosen based on the EMILIA trial median PFS (9.6 months), to identify a patient population treated with T-DM1 for longer time. Tumor and clinical characteristics were collected. Standard haematological tests, blood chemistries and side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, asthenia) were recorded cycle by cycle, according CTCAE criteria version 4. Haematological and laboratory toxicities were available for 86 patients, while other toxicities for all 115 patients. Results: Overall, 115 pts were enrolled. Median age was 54.5 (range 29.6–81.9); median time from diagnosis of metastatic disease to first T-DM1 cycle was 32.5 months. T-DM1 was administered as 2nd line and 3rd line of treatment in 45.2% and 27.8% of pts, respectively. Median number of cycles was 18 (range 12-59). Complete response, partial response and stable disease rates were 11.4%, 43% and 45.6%, respectively. Treatment related side effects are shown in table 1. Interestingly, no increased liver toxicity was observed in pts with liver metastases. Analysis of mean CTCAE grade by cycle showed that no relevant incremental toxicity was observed during long term T-DM1 therapy. Conclusions: T-DM1 is safe and well tolerated in these long responding pts. We found no relevant cumulative toxicity. Patients should be treated with T-DM1 as long as their tumor responds, as no safety issues are related to its long term use. [Table: see text]


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