A phase I dose-finding study of everolimus in combination with capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) as the first-line chemotherapy for patients with advanced gastric cancer.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 86-86
Author(s):  
Inkeun Park ◽  
Min-Hee Ryu ◽  
Baek-Yeol Ryoo ◽  
Myoung Joo Kang ◽  
Changsuk Lee ◽  
...  

86 Background: The purpose of this phase I study is to determine the recommended dose (RD) of everolimus (E), an mTOR inhibitor, in combination with capecitabine (XEL) and oxaliplatin (OX) and to explore feasibility of EXELOX at the RD in advanced gastric cancer (AGC). Methods: The standard 3+3 method was used to determine the RD of 3-weekly EXELOX during the first cycle. The doses of each drug [E (mg/day, D1-D21)/XEL (mg/m2/day, D1-D14)/OX (mg/m2, D1)] were as follows: level 1, 7.5/1600/100; level 2A, 7.5/1,600/130; level 2B, 7.5/2,000/100; level 3A, 10/1,600/130; level 3B, 10/2,000/100; level 4, 7.5/2,000/130. Results: During the first cycle of chemotherapy, no dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was noted in each cohort of 3 patients (pts) at dose levels 1-3A. At dose level 3B, 1 DLT (delay of the next cycle over 3 weeks because of Gr2 thrombocytopenia and Gr2 AST) was observed out of 6 pts. At dose level 4, DLTs (Gr3 fatigue and Gr4 thrombocytopenia) were found in 2 out of 3 pts. However, with frequent dose delay or reduction in subsequent cycles, the actual dose intensity of XELOX during the first 3 cycles was not higher at dose levels 2 or 3 than at dose level 1. Accordingly, dose level 1 was finally considered more suitable to maintain the actual dose intensity over chemotherapy cycles. At dose level 1, with no DLT during the first 3 cycles in 3 more pts accrued to confirm the safety, 12 additional pts were enrolled in the extension cohort to explore feasibility of EXELOX in the aspect of efficacy. Among 16 patients with measurable disease at dose level 1, 8 (50%) pts achieved a confirmed PR, 7 (44%) had SD, and 1 (6%) showed PD as a best response. With a median follow-up period of 12 months (range 4.9–12.8 months), the median progression-free survival and overall survival were 5.5 and 8.1 months, respectively at dose level 1. Conclusions: In this study, the doses of XEL (1,600 mg/m2/day), OX (100 mg/m2), and E (7.5 mg/day) were recommended with good tolerability for the 3 weekly EXELOX combination as the 1st line chemotherapy for AGC. The efficacy of this combination needs to be evaluated in future trials. Clinical trial information: NCT01049620.

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4559-4559
Author(s):  
C. Kim ◽  
J. Lee ◽  
Y. Choi ◽  
B. Kang ◽  
M. Ryu ◽  
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4559 Background: We conducted a phase I dose-finding study of sorafenib (S) in combination with capecitabine (X) and cisplatin (P) in patients with previously untreated metastatic or inoperable advanced gastric cancer. Methods: Four dose levels of S, X, and P combination were tested. The doses of S (p.o. daily), X (p.o. on days 1–14), and P (i.v. on day 1) were escalated at the following schedule; level 1: S 400 mg/d, X 1,600 mg/m2/d, P 80 mg/m2; level 2: S 800 mg/d, X 1,600 mg/m2/d, P 80 mg/m2; level 3: S 800 mg/d, X 2,000 mg/m2/d, P 80 mg/m2; level 1A: S 800 mg/d, X 1,600 mg/m2/d, P 60 mg/m2. The cycle was repeated every 3 weeks. Dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) were evaluated only in the first cycles and a standard 3+3 dose escalation design was implemented. Results: A total 21 pts were enrolled in the study. No DLTs were observed at dose level 1 (n=3). One DLT (grade 3 diarrhea) was noted at dose level 2 (n=6), and 2 DLTs (two grade 4 neutropenias longer than 5 days in duration) were observed at dose level 3 (n=6), which made the level 3 dose the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). However, at cycle 2 and thereafter at dose level 2, the relative dose intensity (RDI) of S and X could not be maintained (mostly below 80%) due to the frequent dose reductions and cycle delays. So, we explored a new dose level (1A) between dose level 1 and 2. Since no DLTs were found in 6 patients at level 1A with RDI mostly above 80% throughout the treatment period, level 1A was determined as recommended dose (RD). Most frequent grade 3 and 4 hematologic toxicities were neutropenia (25.0% of cycles), and most frequent grade 2 and 3 non-hematologic toxicities were hand-foot syndrome (9.4%), asthenia (7.0%), and anorexia (5.5%). The objective responses were confirmed in 10 out of 16 patients with measurable lesions (62.5%; 95% CI, 38.8–86.2%). With a median follow-up of 8.1 months, estimated median progression-free survival was 10.0 months (95% CI, 1.6–18.4 months) and median overall survival has not been reached. Conclusions: Diarrhea and neutropenia were DLTs in this S, X, and P combination. The dose schedule of sorafenib 400 mg po bid daily with capecitabine 800 mg/m2 po bid on days 1–14, and cisplatin 60 mg/m2 iv on day 1 in every 3 weeks is recommended for further development in AGC. [Table: see text]


1999 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 907-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udo Vanhoefer ◽  
Andreas Harstrick ◽  
Claus-Henning Köhne ◽  
Wolf Achterrath ◽  
Youcef M. Rustum ◽  
...  

PURPOSE: To determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) of a weekly schedule of irinotecan (CPT-11), leucovorin (LV), and a 24-hour infusion of fluorouracil (5-FU24h) as first-line chemotherapy in advanced colorectal cancer and to assess preliminary data on the antitumor activity. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty-six patients with measurable metastatic colorectal cancer were entered onto this phase I study. In the first six dose levels, fixed doses of CPT-11 (80 mg/m2) and LV (500 mg/m2) in combination with escalated doses of 5-FU24h ranging from 1.8 to 2.6 g/m2 were administered on a weekly-times-four (dose levels 1 to 4) or weekly-times-six (dose levels 5 to 6) schedule. The dose of CPT-11 was then increased to 100 mg/m2 (dose level 7). RESULTS: Seventy-nine cycles of 5-FU24h/LV with CPT-11 were administered in an outpatient setting. No dose-limiting toxicities were observed during the first cycle at dose levels 1 to 6, but diarrhea of grade 4 (National Cancer Institute common toxicity criteria) was observed in three patients after multiple treatment cycles. Other nonhematologic and hematologic side effects, specifically alopecia and neutropenia, did not exceed grade 2. With the escalation of CPT-11 to 100 mg/m2 (dose level 7), diarrhea of grade 3 or higher was observed in four of six patients during the first cycle; thus, the MTD was achieved. Sixteen of 25 response-assessable patients (64%; 95% confidence interval, 45% to 83%) achieved an objective response. CONCLUSION: The recommended doses for further studies are CPT-11 80 mg/m2, LV 500 mg/m2, and 5-FU24h 2.6 g/m2 given on a weekly-times-six schedule followed by a 1-week rest period. The addition of CPT-11 to 5-FU24h/LV seems to improve the therapeutic efficacy in terms of tumor response with manageable toxicity.


Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 2834-2834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan R. Rheingold ◽  
Nancy Sacks ◽  
Yueh J. Chang ◽  
Valerie I. Brown ◽  
David T. Teachey ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Downstream inhibition of the mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) pathway by sirolimus affects a variety of cellular functions including cap-dependent protein translation and cell cycle progression from the G1-to-S phase. Inhibition of mTOR also leads to dysregulation of the upstream signaling pathway that couples growth factor-receptor binding to mTOR activation through the PI-3 kinase/Akt pathway and may render PTEN-induced resistant lymphoblasts sensitive to agents that target the mTOR pathway. This hypothesis is supported by preclinical data which shows that sirolimus inhibits growth of ALL lines in vitro and has activity in a murine model of leukemia including ALL xenografts. Based upon these preclinical data we have piloted a Phase I trial of sirolimus in pediatric patients with relapsed acute leukemia. Methods: Pediatric patients with ≥ 2nd relapse of acute leukemia were enrolled in a Phase I dose escalation trial of oral daily sirolimus. We used a starting dose that is known to be well tolerated in pediatric renal transplant recipients and results in levels that inhibit ALL growth in vitro. At dose level 1, a loading dose of 9 mg/m2 was given on day 0, and 3 mg/m2 was given daily on days 1 to 21 or 28. Dose level 2 has a loading dose of 12 mg/m2 and daily dose of 4mg/m2. Sirolimus trough levels were obtained on days 3, 7, and end of cycle. Bone marrow aspirates (BM) were performed prior to therapy, and on day 7 (if no peripheral blasts) and day 21 or 28. Peripheral blood (PB) mononuclear cells and PB and/or BM lymphoblasts were obtained on days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 21/28 to evaluate the effect of sirolimus on intracellular targets, including ribosomal protein S6 (a pharmocodynamic marker of mTOR inhibition), 4e-BP1 and STAT5. Results: To date, 5 males and 3 females, ages 1–21, have been enrolled on study at the first 2 dose levels. Six patients had ALL, 1 infant had MLL(r) ALL, and 1 had AML. They had received 2–4 prior therapies. Three patients with ALL had stable disease at the end of the first cycle. One had a decrease in BM lymphoblasts from 39% to 12% by day 28 and a drop in absolute blast count (ABC) in the PB from 1134 to 290 but remained thrombocytopenic. The patient with MLL(r) infant ALL had a decrease in PB ABC from 62,415 to 0 by day 14 but had no change in BM lymphoblast % on day 21. Two of the 3 patients with stable disease progressed during their second cycle of therapy. The remaining 5 patients had progressive disease or were removed from study prior to the end of cycle 1 and were non-evaluable. At dose level 1 average trough level on day 7 was 10.9 (range 1–20.7) and at the end of the first cycle for non-progressors was 8.5 (range 5.8–12.2). There have been no DLTs attributable to sirolimus in any cycle to date. Preliminary immunoblots show hypophosphorylation of S6 in patients’ PB and BM after initiating sirolimus therapy. Conclusions: Sirolimus was well tolerated in pediatric patients due to its ease of administration and lack of toxicity. At the first and second dose levels there have been 2 patients and 1 patient with stable disease, respectively. Preliminary biologic data shows evidence of inhibition of mTOR, manifested by a decrease in phosphorylated S6, suggesting that S6 may be used as a biomarker for response to mTOR inhibition. Although sirolimus at these doses had a modest impact on the leukemia burden, it may be more effective when used in concert with other cytotoxic agents that inhibit cell growth and survival. Combined therapy is being investigated.


2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (14_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4066-4066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.-K. Kang ◽  
T.-W. Kim ◽  
H.-M. Chang ◽  
M.-H. Ryu ◽  
J.-H. Yook ◽  
...  

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3020-3020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Jimeno ◽  
P. Kulesza ◽  
G. Cusatis ◽  
A. Howard ◽  
Y. Khan ◽  
...  

3020 Background: Pharmacodynamic (PD) studies, using either surrogate or tumor tissues, are frequently incorporated in Phase I trials. However, it has been less common to base dose selection, the primary endpoint in Phase I trials, in PD effects. We conducted a PD-based dose selection study with rapamycin (Rap). Methods: We used the modified continuous reassessment method (mCRM), a computer-based dose escalation algorithm, and adapted the logit function from its classic toxicity-based input data to a PD-based input. We coupled this design to a Phase I trial of Rap with 2 parts: a dose estimation phase where PD endpoints are measured in normal tissues and a confirmation phase where tumor tissue is assessed. Patients (pts) had solid tumors refractory to standard therapy. Rap was given starting at 2 mg/day continuously in 3-pt cohorts. The PD endpoint was pP70S6K in skin and tumor. Biopsies were done on days 0 and 28 of cycle 1, and a PD effect was defined as ≥ 80% inhibition from baseline. The first 2 dose levels (2 and 3 mgs) were evaluated before implementing the mCRM. The data was then fed to the computer that based on the PD effect calculated the next dose level. The mCRM was set so escalation continued until a dose level elicited a PD effect and the mCRM assigned the same dose to 8 consecutive pts, at which point the effect of that dose will be confirmed in tumor biopsies. Other correlates were PET-CT and pharmacokinetics. Results: Ten pts were enrolled at doses of 2 mg (n = 4), 3 mg (n = 3) and 6 mg (n = 3). Toxicity was anemia (4 G1, 1 G2), leucopenia (1 G1, 2 G2), low ANC (2 G2), hyperglycemia (2 G1, 1 G2), hyperlipidemia (4 G1), and mucositis (1 G1, 1 G2). PD responses were seen in 2 and 1 pt at 2 and 3 mg dose levels. Input of data to the mCRM selected a dose of 6 mg for the third cohort, where PD effect was seen in 1 pt, and thus a fourth dose around 9 mg will be tested. No responses by RECIST occurred, but 2 pts had a response by PET. The PK was consistent with prior data (t1/2 24.6 ± 10.2 h, CL 31.4 ± 12.0 L/h, vol of distribution 235 ± 65 L), and exposure increased with dose. Steady-state concentration were in the 5–20 nM range. Conclusions: mCRM-based dose escalation based on real-time PD assessment is feasible and permits the exploitation of PD effects for dose selection in a rational manner. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16117-e16117
Author(s):  
J. McDevitt ◽  
R. Hauser ◽  
J. Simon ◽  
L. Balducci

e16117 Background: Docetaxel has been shown to be effective and is used in the treatment of HRPC. This phase I study is designed to investigate the maximum tolerated dose, tolerability and activity of docetaxel administered on a biweekly schedule in older patients with HRPC. This study will also explore the feasibility of a self-report geriatric assessment tool in this population. Methods: HRPC patients with progression of metastatic disease during hormonal therapy received docetaxel q 2 wks at dose levels of 40 (level 0), 45 (level 1), 50 (level 2), or 55 mg/m2 (level 3). The trial is a conventional phase I 3+3 dose-escalation design. Treatment was continued until progression, refused further treatment, or unacceptable toxicity. Patients were given the Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13) for completion every 4 weeks. Results: 16 patients were enrolled in the study. All are evaluable for toxicity, 10 for response. Pts had a median (range) age 76 (72–87). Median doses administered was 6 (range 3–19). The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was not reached in the study. No dose limiting side effects were reported for any of the dosing levels in the 8 week assessment period. Five patients had a ≥50% decline in serum PSA on two consecutive measurements taken at least 2 weeks apart. Of the 10 patients with measureable disease, 2 patients (one at dose level 0 and one at dose level 3) achieved a complete response, 2 patients (one at dose level 1 and one at dose 2) achieved a partial response, and 3 patients had stable disease (one each at dose levels 1, 2, and 3). At the time of entry onto the study, 4 patients required narcotic analgesics for bone pain; after treatment, 1 (25%) discontinued their pain medications. The completion rate of the Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13) was 94.6%. Conclusions: Biweekly docetaxel can be safely administered in older metastatic HRPC patients and showed activity. For phase II evaluation, a bi-weekly dose of 55 mg/m2 appears to be suitable. The administration of the VES-13 was feasible in this population. [Table: see text]


2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 139-139
Author(s):  
H. Ishigami ◽  
J. Kitayama ◽  
S. Kaisaki ◽  
H. Yamaguchi ◽  
H. Yamashita ◽  
...  

139 Background: Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy is promising for the treatment of gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis. We previously verified the safety and efficacy of IP paclitaxel (PTX) combined with S-1 and intravenous (IV) PTX in phase I and phase II studies (Oncology. 2009; Ann Oncol. 2010). Secondly, we developed a new IP-containing chemotherapy regimen, IV PTX plus IP cisplatin (CDDP) and PTX, for patients who have failed S-1-based chemotherapy. We performed a phase I study to determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended dose (RD) in gastric cancer patients. Methods: A total of 9 gastric cancer patients were enrolled who had shown progression of peritoneal metastasis after S-1-based chemotherapy. PTX was administered intravenously at a dose of 100 mg/m2 and intraperitoneally over 1 hour with an initial dose of 20 mg/m2 (level 1), stepped up to 30 or 40 mg/m2 depending on observed toxicity. CDDP was subsequently administered intraperitoneally at a dose of 30 mg/m2 over 24 hours after PTX infusion. PTX and CDDP were administered on days 1 and 15 in 4-week cycles. Results: At dose level 1, dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were observed in 2 of 3 patients. One patient experienced grade 4 leukopenia, and the other grade 3 vomiting. Because of higher toxicities than anticipated, the initial dose-escalation schedule was abandoned, and the doses of IV PTX and IP CDDP were reduced to 80 mg/m2 and 25 mg/m2, respectively, while keeping the dose of IP PTX at 20 mg/m2 (level 0). At dose level 0, one of the first 3 patients experienced grade 3 nausea, and an additional 3 patients experienced no DLTs. Consequently, the MTD and RD were determined to be dose level 1 and dose level 0, respectively. No patients experienced complications related to the peritoneal access device or IP infusion. Conclusions: Combination chemotherapy of IV PTX plus IP CDDP and PTX was shown to be a safe regimen that should be further explored in clinical trials. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 162-162
Author(s):  
Sung Rok Kim ◽  
Sung-En Park ◽  
Young Jin Yuh ◽  
Byeong Seok Sohn ◽  
Hye Ran Lee ◽  
...  

162 Background: The results of recent studies with duo- or triple regimen for the advanced gastric cancer are still not satisfactory and the optimal doses of combinations with taxanes, fluorouracil and platinum analogues were not determined yet. The aim of this study is to determine the optimal dose of docetaxel and oxaliplatin in combination with 5-fluorouracil(FU) [DOF], with the efficacy and toxicity in patients (pts) with advanced gastric cancer. Methods: The pts with unresectable, metastatic, or relapsed gastric cancer were enrolled for a phase I/II study. The dose of docetaxel and oxliplatin was escalated from 50 mg/m2 and 80 mg/m2 day 1, respectively by traditional 3+3 design, and 5-FU was fixed at 850 mg/m2/day 24 hour continuous infusion day 1-4, all every 3 weeks. All pts had measurable disease and were assessable for toxicity. Results: A total of 50 pts including 12 patients from phase I study were enrolled. The recommended phase II dose of docetaxel and oxaliplatin were 60mg/m2 and 100mg/m2 on day 1 (cohort 2), respectively. A total of 335 cycles of chemotherapy was administrated (median: 6, range 1–24) and the dose intensity of docetaxel, oxaliplatin, and 5-FU were 96.3%, 96.2% and 98.5%, respectively. Twenty two (44.0%) of 50 patients showed partial response, 22 (44.0%) stable disease, and 1 (2.0%) complete response. The overall response rate was 46.0% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 32.2–60.0%) and the disease control rate 90.0% (95% CI: 81.7–98.3%). The median progression free survival was 6.5 months (95% CI, 3.3–9.8) and the overall survival 10.7 month (95% CI, 7.0–14.3). Grade 3/4 neutropenia and thrombocytopenia occurred in 81 (24.1%) and 3 cycles (0.9%), respectively [27 (56%) and 3 (6%) in 50 pts, respectively]. Grade 3/4 stomatitis, diarrhea and neuropathy occurred in 2 (0.6%), 6 (1.8%) and 6 cycles (5.7%), respectively. Conclusions: The recommended phase II dose of docetaxel and oxaliplatin was 60mg/m2 and 100mg/m2, respectively. This DOF combination chemotherapy has no better efficacy than reference regimen. The toxicities were substantial in some pts, but generally manageable.


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