Avelumab and cetuximab in combination with FOLFOX in patients with previously untreated metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC): The phase II AVETUX-CRC trial (AIO KRK 0216).

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS3620-TPS3620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Stein ◽  
Mascha Binder ◽  
Carsten Bokemeyer ◽  
Salah Eddin Al Batran ◽  
Axel Hinke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Mismatch Repair ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Type I Error ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Type I ◽  
Translational Research Program ◽  
Clinical Trial Information

TPS3620 Background: Inhibition of the PD-1/L1 axis has shown to improve survival as single agent in a variety of tumor types. The efficacy of single agent PD-1/L1 inhibition in patients with treatment refractory MCRC seems to be limited to hypermutated tumors characterized by mismatch repair deficiency. 1st line chemotherapy (e.g. FOLFOX) with cetuximab for patients with RAS/BRAF wildtype MCRC result in objective response rates of about 60%, thus substantial antigen release will likely occur triggering immune control. Furthermore, the induction of immunogenic cell death has been recently shown for cetuximab-based regimen. Thus, the evaluation of FOLFOX and cetuximab in combination with avelumab in 1st line MCRC is of particular interest. Methods: AVETUX is a single arm exploratory phase II investigator initiated trial. Patients with RAS/BRAF wildtype MCRC will be included independent of mismatch repair status to receive mFOLFOX6 and cetuximab in combination with avelumab (10mg/kg from day 1 of cycle 2 onwards). Treatment with avelumab is limited to a maximum of 18 months. Primary endpoint is 12month progression-free survival rate, which should be increased from 40% to 57%, with type I error of 10% and 80% power, leading to a sample size of 43 patients. An early stopping rule will be applied in case of an increase in toxicity after the first 15 patients received at least two months of treatment. The trial is flanked by a large translational program including immunoprofiling to determine and correlate the respective immune response signatures with clonal dynamics (RAS/EGFR). Recruitment will start in 11 German sites early 2017. Clinical trial information: EudraCT No 2016-004434-26. Conclusion: The AVETUX trial will determine the feasibility and early efficacy of FOLFOX and cetuximab combined with avelumab in 1st line MCRC. The translational research program will shed light on the potential mode of action of this novel combination. Clinical trial information: 2016-004434-26.

Phase II clinical trial of intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) followed by sunitinib for the treatment of high-risk nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 293-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander M. Helfand ◽  
Cheryl T. Lee ◽  
Khaled Hafez ◽  
Maha Hussain ◽  
Monica Liebert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Primary Endpoint ◽  
Type I Error ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Type I ◽  
Incomplete Response ◽  
Hand Foot Syndrome

293 Background: We conducted a phase II trial to evaluate combination therapy with intravesical BCG + sunitinib for prevention of recurrence and progression of NMIBC. Methods: Patients with high-grade clinical ≤ T1N0M0 NMIBC without BCG in the past year were eligible and received induction BCG followed 2 weeks later by 28 days of sunitinib (50mg). The primary endpoint was 3 month complete response (CR) by biopsy and cytology. Patients with incomplete response were eligible for a second cycle of BCG + sunitinib. Secondary endpoints included 2-year recurrence and progression-free survival (RFS, PFS). Toxicity was graded according to the NCI CTCAE v.3.0. The Simon Minimax 2-stage study had 80% power with a 5% type I error assuming a 3m CR of 75% with sunitinib + BCG compared to 55% with BCG alone. If ≥ 25/36 evaluable patients achieved a 3m CR, then the treatment would be considered for further study. Binomial proportions, confidence intervals and Kaplan-Meier estimates are reported. Results: Of 36 evaluable patients, median age was 65.9 years (IQR 59-72). Initial stage was T1 (19), Ta (9), and CIS (8). Thirty-six percent completed sunitinib without interruption. Treatment was delayed (median 12 days (IQR 9-16)) and dose was reduced to 37.5 mg in 13 patients. One patient had reduction to 25mg with re-escalation to 37.5mg. One patient completed a 2nd cycle of BCG + sunitinib for incomplete response. BCG maintenance therapy was given to 21 patients. Of 133 adverse events in 34/36 patients, 6 (4.5%) in 5 patients were ≥ grade 3: thrombocytopenia, diarrhea (2), shingles, extremity rash/pain and hand + foot syndrome. CR at 3m included 26/36 (72%, 95% CI[55,86]) reaching the primary endpoint. The patient who completed a 2nd cycle of BCG induction and sunitinib had CR at 6 months. 2y RFS (patients with intact bladder) was 77% (95% CI[58,88]) and 2y PFS was 100%. Conclusions: The primary endpoint of the study of 25 3m CR has been reached. Combined treatment with BCG + sunitinib is associated with low rates of recurrence and progression. Adverse effects were common and frequent but few were serious. BCG + sunitinib may produce outcomes superior to BCG alone. (Study supported by Pfizer, Inc) Clinical trial information: NCT00794950.

Phase II trial of atezolizumab (A) + carboplatin (C) + pemetrexed (P) + bevacizumab (B) in pts with stage IV non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSq-NSCLC): Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Study LUN 17-139.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9034-9034
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani ◽  
Sandra K. Althouse ◽  
Ticiana Leal ◽  
Lawrence Eric Feldman ◽  
Taher Abu Hejleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Febrile Neutropenia ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Type I Error ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Colonic Perforation ◽  
Type I ◽  
Big Ten ◽  
Research Consortium

9034 Background: The addition of A to C+ Paclitaxel (Pac) + plus B improved progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) compared with C + Pac + B alone in pts with metastatic NS-NSCLC. However, C + Pem is more commonly used for this patient population with a shorter infusion time and favorable toxicity profile compared with Pac. Methods: Multicenter single arm phase II clinical trial of chemo and immunotherapy-naïve pts with stage IV NSq-NSCLC. All pts received A (1200 mg, D1) + C (AUC 5, D1) + P (500 mg/m2, D1) + B (15mg/kg D1) q3 week x4. If non-PD, pts could receive maintenance APB until PD or intolerable side effects. The primary endpoint was 1 yr. PFS. Sample size of 42 planned with 87% power and two-sided type I error of 0.05 for 1 yr PFS. Secondary endpoints included ORR, disease control rate (DCR) [defined by CR + PR + SD], and toxicity. Results: 30 pts were enrolled from 11/15/2018 to 10/5/2020. The study was closed early due to 3 patient deaths, possibly related to treatment (VTE, Febrile neutropenia, colonic perforation). Median age 64 (range 38-83); M/F 20/10; mutations in EGFR/ALK/KRAS/BRAF (5/1/4/2); PD-L1 TPS < 1%/1-49%/ > 50% (9/14/6) and one pt did not have PDL-1 status. Median f/u was11.6 mos (range 1-20). ORR 35.71% (95% CI: 18.64%-55.95%), DCR 92.85% (95% CI: 83%-100%). 1yr PFS and OS were 55.27% and 82.90% respectively. The most common G III and G II toxicity were HTN (20%) and fatigue (33.3%).3 pts had G IV toxicity (Anemia, Febrile neutropenia and colonic perforation) and 2 pts had Grade (G) V toxicity (VTE, Hypoxia/Sepsis). Conclusions: Atezolizumab + Carboplatin + Pemetrexed + Bevacizumab was associated with longer DCR, PFS, and OS than historical controls. 3 on-treatment deaths, possibly related to therapy (more likely bevacizumab), prompted early closure. A phase 3 study evaluating this regimen is ongoing by another group NCT03786692. Clinical trial information: NCT03713944.

scholarly journals Phase II trial of the IDO pathway inhibitor indoximod plus pembrolizumab for the treatment of patients with advanced melanoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e002057
Author(s):  
Yousef Zakharia ◽  
Robert R McWilliams ◽  
Olivier Rixe ◽  
Joseph Drabick ◽  
Montaser F Shaheen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Advanced Melanoma ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Programmed Death ◽  
Evaluable Population

BackgroundThe indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) pathway is a key counter-regulatory mechanism that, in cancer, is exploited by tumors to evade antitumor immunity. Indoximod is a small-molecule IDO pathway inhibitor that reverses the immunosuppressive effects of low tryptophan (Trp) and high kynurenine (Kyn) that result from IDO activity. In this study, indoximod was used in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) pembrolizumab for the treatment for advanced melanoma.MethodsPatients with advanced melanoma were enrolled in a single-arm phase II clinical trial evaluating the addition of indoximod to standard of care CPI approved for melanoma. Investigators administered their choice of CPI including pembrolizumab (P), nivolumab (N), or ipilimumab (I). Indoximod was administered continuously (1200 mg orally two times per day), with concurrent CPI dosed per US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved label.ResultsBetween July 2014 and July 2017, 131 patients were enrolled. (P) was used more frequently (n=114, 87%) per investigator’s choice. The efficacy evaluable population consisted of 89 patients from the phase II cohort with non-ocular melanoma who received indoximod combined with (P).The objective response rate (ORR) for the evaluable population was 51% with confirmed complete response of 20% and disease control rate of 70%. Median progression-free survival was 12.4 months (95% CI 6.4 to 24.9). The ORR for Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1)-positive patients was 70% compared with 46% for PD-L1-negative patients. The combination was well tolerated, and side effects were similar to what was expected from single agent (P).ConclusionIn this study, the combination of indoximod and (P) was well tolerated and showed antitumor efficacy that is worth further evaluation in selected patients with advanced melanoma.

Single-arm phase II study of low-dose paclitaxel and pembrolizumab in platinum-refractory metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC).

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 433-433
Author(s):  
Rhonda L. Bitting ◽  
Donald Charles Vile ◽  
Janet A. Tooze ◽  
Christopher Y. Thomas ◽  
Morgan Neve ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Definitive Therapy ◽  
Platinum Refractory

433 Background: Single agent checkpoint inhibition is effective in a small proportion of platinum-refractory UC patients but improvements are needed. UC is highly inflammatory, and low-dose chemotherapy may enhance the response to immunotherapy. We evaluated whether combination therapy with low-dose paclitaxel and pembrolizumab is more efficacious than single-agent pembrolizumab which had an objective response rate (ORR) of 21% in a similar patient population in the KEYNOTE-045 study. We also incorporated multiple novel biomarker studies to explore immune regulatory mechanisms in UC. Methods: This is a prospective, single-arm phase II trial (NCT02581982) of pembrolizumab combined with low-dose paclitaxel in patients with platinum-refractory metastatic UC. Key inclusion criteria included measurable progression of disease within 12 months of platinum therapy and ECOG ≤1. Patients received pembrolizumab 200mg day 1 and paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 days 1 and 8 of a 21 day cycle for up to 8 cycles unless clinical or radiographic disease progression or unacceptable adverse events (AEs) were observed. Responding patients could remain on pembrolizumab maintenance for up to 2 years. The primary endpoint was ORR; key secondary endpoints included overall survival (OS), 6-month progression free survival (PFS), and safety. Results: Twenty-seven patients were treated between 4/2016 - 6/2020, with a median follow up of 9.9 months. At baseline, the median age was 68 years (range 49-80), with 81% men and 78% non-Hispanic white. The majority (59%) were ECOG 1. Twenty-one of 27 (78%) received prior definitive therapy: chemoradiation in 24% and surgery in 76%. The majority (78%) of patients received prior cisplatin. 70% progressed on a cisplatin-based regimen while 30% progressed on carboplatin-based regimen within 12 months of study entry. The ORR by intention to treat was 9 of 27 patients (33%) and in patients evaluable for response by imaging was 9 of 25 (36%), including 3 with complete response. Disease control rate in evaluable patients was 72%. Six-month PFS was 46.8% (95% CI: 27.2%, 64.2%) and median OS was 11.7 months (95% CI: 8.7 mo, NR). Common ≥ grade 2 AEs were anemia (44%), lymphopenia (37%), hyperglycemia (33%), and fatigue (33%). Possible treatment-related at least grade 3 or 4 AEs occurred in 56% of subjects, including 2 immune-mediated AEs (pneumonitis and nephritis) resulting in therapy cessation but a durable partial response. There were no grade 5 events. Conclusions: This study illustrates that the addition of low-dose paclitaxel to pembrolizumab improves outcomes in patients with platinum-refractory UC, relative to single-agent pembrolizumab. No unanticipated safety signals emerged. Exploratory analyses including PDL1 status, tumor mutational burden, and change in circulating microRNAs and in immune cell populations are ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT02581982.

Phase II study of anti-EGFR rechallenge therapy with panitumumab driven by circulating tumor DNA molecular selection in metastatic colorectal cancer: The CHRONOS trial.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3506-3506
Author(s):  
Andrea Sartore-Bianchi ◽  
Filippo Pietrantonio ◽  
Sara Lonardi ◽  
Benedetta Mussolin ◽  
Francesco Rua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Primary Endpoint ◽  
Liquid Biopsy ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Circulating Tumor Dna ◽  
Type I ◽  
Tumor Dna

3506 Background: Despite advances in molecular segmentation of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), beyond RAS status therapeutic actionability remains confined to the limited subgroups of ERBB2 amplified, BRAF mutated and MSI-H patients. Optimization of available treatments is therefore warranted. Rechallenge with anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies is often empirically used with some benefit as late-line therapy. We previously found that mutant RAS and EGFR ectodomain clones, which emerge in blood during EGFR blockade, decline upon antibody withdrawal leading to regain drug sensitivity. Based on this rationale, we designed CHRONOS, a multicenter phase II trial of anti-EGFR therapy rechallenge guided by monitoring of the mutational status of RAS, BRAF and EGFR in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). To our knowledge, this is the first interventional clinical trial of liquid biopsy for driving anti-EGFR rechallenge therapy in mCRC. Methods: Eligible patients were PS ECOG 0-2 RAS/BRAF WT mCRC having first achieved an objective response and then progression in any treatment line with an anti-EGFR antibody containing regimen, displaying RAS, BRAF and EGFR ectodomain WT status in ctDNA at molecular screening after progression to the last anti-EGFR-free regimen. Clonal evolution in ctDNA was analyzed by ddPCR and next generation sequencing. Panitumumab 6 mg/kg was administered IV every two weeks until progression. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) by RECIST version 1.1 with independent central review. 27 total patients and 6 responses were required to declare the study positive (power = 85%, type I error = 0.05). Results: Between Aug 19, 2019 and Nov 6, 2020 52 patients were screened by liquid biopsy and 36 (69%) were negative in ctDNA for RAS/BRAF/EGFR mutations. Of these, 27 patients were enrolled in 4 centers. Median age was 64 years (range: 42-80). PS ECOG was 0/50%, 1/46%, 2/4%. Previous anti-EGFR was administered in 1st line in 63%, 2nd in 15% and > 2nd in 22%. Median number of previous treatments was 3. The primary endpoint was met, with 8/27 partial responses (PR) observed (2 unconfirmed) (ORR = 30%, 95% CI: 12-47%). Stable disease (SD) was obtained in 11/27 (40%, 95% CI: 24-59%), lasting > 4 months in 8/11. Disease control rate (PR plus SD > 4 months) was therefore obtained in 16/27 (59%, 95% CI: 41-78%). Median progression-free survival was 16 weeks. Median duration of response was 17 weeks (1 ongoing). Maximal grade toxicity was G3, limited to dermatological and occurring in 19% of patients. ctDNA dynamics were studied in all patients. Conclusions: Liquid biopsy-driven rechallenge with anti-EGFR antibodies leads to further objective responses in one third of patients. Genotyping tumor DNA in the blood to direct therapy can be effectively incorporated in the management of advanced CRCs. Clinical trial information: 2016-002597-12.

scholarly journals OS4.1 MEVITEM: A European, randomized, open-label, Phase I/II study of vismodegib in combination with temozolomide versus temozolomide alone in adult patients with recurrent or refractory medulloblastoma presenting an activation of the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) pathway

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii10-iii10
Author(s):  
D Frappaz ◽  
M Barritault ◽  
L Montané ◽  
F Laigle-Donadey ◽  
O Chinot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sonic Hedgehog ◽  
Type I Error ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Rate ◽  
Type I ◽  
Filamin A ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Shh Pathway ◽  
Open Label Phase

Abstract BACKGROUND Vismodegib (V) suppresses sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling. We postulated that vismodegib together with chemotherapy may be more efficient than chemotherapy alone in patients (pts) relapsing of a SHH-activated medulloblastoma (MB). MATERIAL AND METHODS Adult pts with recurrent SHH-MB not previously exposed to temozolomide (T) were randomly assigned (2:1 ratio) to Arm A (V daily 150mg/d, po) + T (D1-5: 150 mg/m2 for cycle 1 and 200 mg/m2 thereafter; n=up to 25pts) or Am B (T alone; n=up to 13pts). Identification of SHH activation was performed centrally by IHC (GAB1, β-catenin, filamin A, and YAP1). NGS analyses were performed to identify the mutations responsible for SHH activation. Primary objectives were to assess the incidence of severe toxicities (safety run-in based on a 3 + 3 design) and the 6-month non-progression rate (NPR-6m) according to WHO criteria and based on central read tumor assessment (Phase II). A Minimax Simon’s two-stage design was used to detect NPR-6m of 55% (p0: 30%, type I error rate of 5%, power of 80%). At first stage, ≥ 3/9 pts without progression at 6m were required for the accrual of 16 additional pts in Arm A. A 3rd independent and parallel arm with V as single agent (Arm C, n= up to15pts) was added for pts previously treated by T. RESULTS 24 SHH-MB pts were enrolled (Arm A: 10, Arm B: 5 and Arm C: 9; median age: 37 y [21–55]). At the end of the safety run-in; no major safety concerns were reported. At the end of Stage I: no objective response were reported and 2 pts among 10 were free of progression at 6m among in Arm A. According to statistical rules, the study was definitively closed to enrolment. NGS analyses showed a PTCH1 inactivating mutation in 6 pts (n=4 in arm A; n= 2 in arm B); a SMO activating mutation in 4 pts (n= 3 in Arm A; n=1 in Arm B). For 1 pt in each arm, no tumor sample was available for analysis, for 1 pt in Arm A DNA quality was insufficient, and for 1 patient in each arm no mutations of SMO, PTCH1, SUFU or SHH were found. Out of the 4 pts in Arm A with an inactivating PTCH1 mutation, only 1 was progression free at 6m. PFS and OS data will be presented at the meeting. CONCLUSION The combination of vismodegib with monthly T failed to demonstrate superior activity as compared with T alone. Further studies are warranted to refine therapeutic indication for vismodegib

A phase II, multicenter study of bendamustine HCl plus rituximab in relapsed indolent B-cell and mantle-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL)

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7528-7528 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Williams ◽  
P. Cohen ◽  
A. Tulpule ◽  
R. H. Van der Jagt ◽  
J. A. Herst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
B Cell ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Mitotic Catastrophe ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Mantle Cell

7528 Background: Bendamustine HCl, a novel alkylating hybrid agent, has single-agent activity in multiple hematologic and solid tumors. In vitro data have demonstrated the multifunctional mechanisms of bendamustine by which cell death occurs via both apoptosis and mitotic catastrophe. Bendamustine has shown activity in NHL cell lines that are refractory to conventional alkylator chemotherapies. The combination of bendamustine and rituximab has shown a synergistic effect on NHL cells. The efficacy and safety of bendamustine in combination with rituximab in patients with relapsed NHL were evaluated. Methods: This phase II, multicenter study enrolled adult patients with relapsed, indolent, rituximab-sensitive B-cell or mantle-cell NHL. Patients received rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV on day 1 and bendamustine 90 mg/m2 IV on days 2 and 3 of a 28-day cycle for 4 to 6 cycles. An additional dose of rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV was given 1 week prior to the first cycle of bendamustine and 4 weeks after the last cycle. Results: The intent-to-treat population included 67 patients (57% males; median age, 60 years) with indolent NHL (81%) or mantle-cell NHL (16%) (data not available [3%]). A total of 81% of patients had stage III/IV disease. Patients had relapsed from a median of 1 prior therapy; 37% had prior treatment with rituximab. In the 57 evaluable patients, the overall objective response rate (ORR) was 87% (complete response [CR], 33%). The ORR for the 9 evaluable mantle-cell NHL patients was 89% (CR, 33%). For all patients, the median duration of response and progression-free survival had not been reached after a median follow-up of 3.7 months (range, 0–14.2 months). This therapy was well tolerated. Most commonly reported nonhematologic toxicities were grade 1/2 gastrointestinal events, with nausea being the greatest (38%). The primary grade 3/4 hematologic toxicity was neutropenia (29%), with 1 event of sepsis. Conclusions: Bendamustine in combination with rituximab was well tolerated and produced high response rates in patients with relapsed indolent and mantle-cell NHL. These results suggest bendamustine in combination with rituximab provides a potential benefit over single-agent rituximab therapy. [Table: see text]

A phase II study of GW786034 (pazopanib) in patients with recurrent or metastatic invasive breast carcinoma: Results after completion of stage I: A trial of the Princess Margaret Hospital Phase II Consortium

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1133-1133 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Taylor ◽  
S. Chia ◽  
S. Dent ◽  
M. Clemons ◽  
P. Grenci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Progressive Disease ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Lesion Size ◽  
Grade 3

1133 Background: Pazopanib, an oral small molecule inhibitor of VEGFR, PDGFR, and KIT, has demonstrated activity in phase I, with a recommended phase II dose of 800 mg/d (Hurwitz H et al, J Clin Oncol. 2005;23[16 suppl]:3012.1). We evaluated the activity of single agent pazopanib in recurrent or metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Methods: In this 2-stage design, patients with recurrent or MBC received pazopanib 800 mg/d. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) of 20%. Response in 3 out of 18 patients was required to go to stage 2. Treatment was continued until progression. Results: 21 patients entered stage 1; 67% were ER positive and all were HER-2-negative. Prior lines of chemotherapy were 1 in 76% and 2 in 14%. Of the 19 evaluable patients, 2 patients remain on treatment. 14 (74%) stopped due to progressive disease, 2 (10%) due to adverse events, and 1 (5%) due to patient request. Best response was partial response (PR) in 1 (5%), stable disease (SD) in 11 (58%), and progressive disease in 7 (37%). Clinical benefit rate (CR, PR, or SD for ≥ 6 months) was 26%. Median time to progression (TTP) was 3.7 months (95% C.I. 1.7 months - not reached). 9 out of 18 patients (50%) with measurable target lesions had some decrease in target lesion size. Estimated progression-free survival at 3 months was 55%, and 28% at 6 months. Adverse events were grade 3/4 elevations in AST (14%) and ALT (10%), and grade 3 hypertension and neutropenia (14% each). Other common events were grade 1/2 lymphopenia, neutropenia, diarrhea, fatigue, skin hypopigmentation, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and headache. Conclusions: Pazopanib is well tolerated and demonstrates activity in pretreated breast cancer. While the target ORR of 20% has not been met, rates of SD and TTP are comparable to other active agents in this setting, and therefore pazopanib may be an interesting agent for future studies in breast cancer. [Table: see text]

Axitinib with or without dose titration for first-line metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC): Unblinded results from a randomized phase II study.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. LBA349-LBA349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian I. Rini ◽  
Viktor Gruenwald ◽  
Mayer N. Fishman ◽  
Bohuslav Melichar ◽  
Takeshi Ueda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Type I Error ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Dose Titration ◽  
Type I ◽  
First Line ◽  
Antihypertensive Medications ◽  
Double Blind

LBA349 Background: Patients receiving the 5-mg twice daily (BID) axitinib starting dose exhibit variable drug exposure; prior pharmacokinetic analyses indicate higher exposure is associated with better outcomes in mRCC. Dose titration based on individual tolerability may optimize exposure and improve efficacy. Methods: Patients (N=213) with treatment-naïve mRCC received axitinib 5 mg BID for a 4-week lead-in period. Then, patients with 2 consecutive weeks of blood pressure ≤150/90 mmHg, no axitinib-related toxicities >grade 2, no dose reductions, and ≤2 antihypertensive medications were randomized (double-blind) to axitinib 5 mg BID + dose titration to 10 mg BID maximum with axitinib or placebo. Those not eligible for randomization continued axitinib 5 mg BID or lower. Primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) in randomized arms. Progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival, and safety were secondary endpoints. Assuming response rate under the null hypothesis is 0.15, this study had ≥80% power (1-sided type I error 10%) to detect a ≥25% absolute improvement in ORR with active vs placebo titration. Results: In all, 56 patients each were randomized to active and placebo titration arms, 91 were not randomized, and 10 withdrew during the lead-in period. As of Oct 12, 2012, ORR (95% confidence interval [CI]) was 54% (40–67) in the active titration arm vs 34% (22–48) in the placebo titration arm (1-sided P=0.019), and 59% (49–70) in the non-randomized arm. Median PFS (95% CI) from first dose was 14.5 mo (9.2–24.5) in the active titration arm vs 15.7 mo (8.3–19.4) in the placebo titration arm (hazard ratio favored active titration, 0.85; 95% CI, 0.54–1.35; 1-sided P=0.244), and 16.6 mo (11.2–22.5) in the non-randomized arm. Most frequent all-grade, all-causality adverse events in active titration, placebo titration, and non-randomized arms, respectively, were diarrhea (61% vs 63% vs 63%), hypertension (61% vs 43% vs 82%), and fatigue (45% vs 46% vs 54%). Conclusions: Axitinib is effective and well tolerated in first-line mRCC with prolonged median PFS in all treatment arms compared to historical controls. Axitinib dose titration significantly improved ORR vs placebo. Clinical trial information: NCT00835978.

Expression patterns of gpNMB in breast cancer (BC): Retrospective evaluation of tumor tissue from the phase II EMERGE study.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (28_suppl) ◽  
pp. 129-129
Author(s):  
Denise A. Yardley ◽  
Michelle E. Melisko ◽  
Andres Forero ◽  
Rebecca G. Bagley ◽  
Joshua Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Tumor Tissue ◽  
Transmembrane Protein ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Antibody Drug Conjugate ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Disease Characteristics ◽  
Clinical Trial Information

129 Background: Glycoprotein NMB (gpNMB) is an internalizable transmembrane protein overexpressed in ~20% of BC. gpNMB promoted BC metastases in a murine model and is a poor prognostic marker in BC patients (pts) (Rose 2010). Glembatumumab vedotin (GV, CDX-011) is a novel antibody-drug conjugate targeting gpNMB+ cancer cells with the potent cytotoxin monomethyl auristatin E. In a Phase I/II and in the Phase II EMERGE study, GV was well-tolerated (treatment-related toxicity included rash, neutropenia, and neuropathy) with promising activity in gpNMB+ BC tumors including TNBC. In EMERGE, GV vs. investigator’s choice chemotherapy, demonstrated an objective response rate of 30% (7/23) vs. 9% (1/11) in pts with tumor gpNMB overexpression (gpNMB in > 25% of tumor cells); 18% (5/28) vs. 0% (0/11) in TNBC; and 40% (4/10) vs. 0% (0/6) in gpNMB-overexpressing TNBC. Improvements in progression-free survival (hazard ratio (HR) = 0.11) and overall survival (HR = 0.14) in gpNMB-overexpressing TNBC were noted. Methods: This retrospective analysis of the EMERGE study examined frequency of gpNMB overexpression by various baseline and disease characteristics. Tumors were centrally assessed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and included data for 328 pts. Results: Tumor gpNMB overexpression was present in 21% (69/328) of screened and 40% (38/96) of TNBC pts. gpNMB overexpression was consistent in progesterone, estrogen, or HER2+ expressing tumors at rates of 12-15%. gpNMB overexpression was not observed among 17 lobular tumors, but was present in 21% (57/270) of ductal tumors. gpNMB overexpression was seen across organ sites, including lung (43%, 3/7), lymph node (31%, 12/39), chest wall (23%, 3/13), breast (21%, 44/209), bone (13%, 1/8), and liver (13%, 3/24). There were no apparent differences in gpNMB overexpression by age, race or disease setting (early vs. advanced) at tissue collection. Analysis is ongoing to determine if prior treatments may upregulate gpNMB expression. Conclusions: gpNMB overexpression in BC, especially in TNBC, appears consistent in archival primary and/or metastatic BC, regardless of age. A randomized multicenter study of GV in gpNMB overexpressing metastatic TNBC (METRIC) is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT01156753.

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