A phase 2 study of prostate specific membrane antigen antibody drug conjugate (PSMA ADC) in patients (pts) with progressive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) following abiraterone and/or enzalutamide (abi/enz).

144 Background: PSMA is a validated target that is overexpressed selectively on prostate cancer cells. PSMA ADC is a fully human IgG1 antibody conjugated to the microtubule disrupting agent MMAE which binds to PSMA-positive cells, inducing cytotoxicity. A phase 1 study showed activity and tolerability at doses from 1.8-2.5 mg/kg. We have enrolled 119 mCRPC pts who progressed following abi/enz in a phase 2 trial of PSMA ADC. Methods: mCRPC pts (83 taxane experienced (TE) and 36 chemo-naïve (CN)) were administered PSMA ADC 2.5 or 2.3 mg/kg IV Q3 wk for up to 8 cycles. 95% of pts received prior abi and/or enz treatment. Safety, antitumor activity (including PSA, CTCs, and tumor imaging) and exploratory biomarkers were assessed. Results: In all treated pts, PSA declines of ≥30% and ≥50% were 30% and 14%, respectively (n=113); CTC counts showed a decline of ≥50% in 78% of pts and conversion from ≥5 to <5 cells/7.5 ml blood in 47% (n=77) at any time during the study. For 2.3 mg/kg pts (n=82), corresponding PSA declines were 35% and 17%; CTC declines of ≥50% were seen in 81% and conversions in 46% (n=54). For CN pts, PSA declines of ≥30% and ≥50% were 31% and 20% (n=35); CTC declines of ≥50% were seen in 89% and conversion in 53% (n=19). Radiologic response by RECIST in 31 pts with measurable target lesions: PR in 4 pts, SD in 19 pts, and PD in 8 pts. Efficacy responses were associated with: low neuroendocrine serum markers (low CgA, low NSE, and high PSA), high PSMA expression (CTCs or tumor tissue). The most common treatment-related AEs ≥CTCAE grade 3 were neutropenia (TE: 25%; CN: 22%), fatigue (20%; 8%), electrolyte imbalance (16%; 11%), anemia (10%; 8%), and neuropathy (8%; 8%). Grade 1-2 neuropathy occurred in 40% (TE) and 50% (CN) of pts. Two 2.5 mg/kg pts (n=34) and one 2.3 mg/kg pt (n=85) died of sepsis. 2.3 mg/kg was better tolerated than 2.5 mg/kg. Conclusions: PSMA ADC was active in abi/enz refractory mCRPC pts. Clinically significant AEs included neutropenia and neuropathy. CTC conversions/reductions, PSA declines, and radiologic evidence of antitumor activity were seen in CN as well as heavily pretreated pts. Clinical trial information: NCT01695044.