A phase I dose-finding and pharmacokinetics study of CPC634 (nanoparticle entrapped docetaxel) in patients with advanced solid tumors.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3026-3026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Atrafi ◽  
Herlinde Dumez ◽  
Ron H.J. Mathijssen ◽  
Catharina Wilhelmina Menke ◽  
Jo Costermans ◽  
...  

3026 Background: CPC634 is a novel product with docetaxel temporarily entrapped within stabilized CriPec nanoparticles. We performed the first-in-human study with CPC634 (NCT02442531). Methods: Patients (≥18 years) received CPC634 intravenously either 3-weekly (Q3W) (part 1, 15-100 mg/m2), 2-weekly (Q2W) (part 2, 45 mg/m2) or Q3W with dexamethasone premedication (part 3) following a 3+3 design. Primary objectives were to assess safety, establish the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and to evaluate the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of CPC634. Results: Thirty-three patients (part 1; n = 24, part 2; n = 3, part 3; n = 6) were treated. Skin toxicity was dose limiting at doses > 60 mg/m2 in part 1, and at a 45 mg/m2 dose in part 2. Skin toxicity was cumulative but resolved after ceasing treatment. The MTD in part 1 was set at 70 mg/m2. In part 3, the 60 mg/m2 was explored which resulted in improved skin tolerability even after repeated administrations without dose limiting toxicities. The RP2D was therefore set at 60 mg/m2 with dexamethasone premedication. Grade ≥3 adverse events (CTCAE version 4.03) were skin toxicity (21%), fatigue (8%), neutropenia (6%), peripheral sensory (8%) and motor neuropathy (4%), stomatitis (4%), infections (4%) and hypomagnesemia (3%). Alopecia grade 1 was reported in 15% of patients. CPC634 exhibited a dose-proportional PK profile. One partial response and sixteen cases of stable disease (RECIST 1.1) were confirmed in part 1 and in part 3 as best response. Conclusions: CPC634 could be administered safely but showed cumulative, though reversible skin toxicity at high doses. The RP2D was set at 60 mg/m2 Q3W with dexamethasone premedication. Additional studies assessing the intratumoral exposure to CPC634 (NCT0371243) and a phase II efficacy study of CPC634 in patients with platinum resistant ovarian cancer (NCT03742713) is currently ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT02442531.

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 651-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Denduluri ◽  
J. J. Lee ◽  
J. M. Walshe ◽  
S. X. Yang ◽  
U. Vatas ◽  
...  

651 Background: Ixabepilone, an epothilone B analog, stabilizes microtubules by binding to tubulin. The response rate (RR) in taxane-pretreated patients at our institution was 22%. Methods: Patients (pts) were eligible if they had MBC previously untreated with taxanes and measurable disease by RECIST criteria. Ixabepilone was given at 6mg/m2/d intravenously days 1–5 every 3 weeks until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression. Primary objectives included RR and toxicity. Pts underwent pre and/or post treatment tumor biopsies for correlative studies. Acetylated α-tubulin, Tau-1, and p53 were stained with anti-acetylated α-tubulin, anti-Tau-1, and anti-p53 antibodies in samples from 13 pts. Staining was scored quantitatively using the Automated Cellular Imaging System. Results: Twenty-three pts received 197 cycles (C). Median of 7C (range 2–22) per pt were administered. Median age was 55 (range 22–79). Seven pts received 1 prior metastatic chemotherapy regimen. Ten of 23 or 43% (exact 95% confidence interval: 23.2% to 65.5%) pts had partial responses (PR), 9 (39%) stable disease (SD) (2 unconfirmed PRs), and 4 (17%) progressive disease (PD). Median time to progression was 5.3 months; median duration of response was 5.4 months from date of best response. Four pts required dose reductions for neutropenia, neuropathy or fatigue. Grade 3/4 toxicities included neutropenia (22%), fatigue (13%), anorexia (9%), infection without neutropenia (9%), motor neuropathy (4%), and muscle weakness (4%). No grade 3/4 sensory neuropathy was seen, but 35% and 13% of pts had grades 1 and 2 neuropathy respectively. Median acetylated α-tubulin at baseline was 0.2 in responders and 17.6 in non-responders (p=0.069). There were no differences in response according to Tau-1 or p53 expression at baseline. Conclusion: Ixabepilone is an effective treatment for MBC with a 43% RR in 23 pts previously untreated with taxanes. There was minimal hematologic toxicity and no grade 3 sensory neuropathy. The use of baseline level of acetylated α-tubulin to predict response may warrant further study. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 14005-14005 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. J. Price ◽  
L. Lipton ◽  
J. Williams ◽  
J. McGreivy ◽  
S. McCoy ◽  
...  

14005 Background: AMG 706 is an oral, investigational multikinase inhibitor (MKI) with antiangiogenic and direct antitumor activity achieved by selectively targeting VEGF, PDGF and Kit receptors. Methods: This is a fully enrolled, phase 1b, open-label, dose- finding study. The objectives are to determine the maximum tolerated dose and to assess safety and PK of AMG 706 in pts with solid tumors receiving AMG 706 plus gemcitabine. Pts =18 years with ECOG 0–2 and no prior treatment with bevacizumab or VEGFr MKIs were assigned to cohorts receiving escalating doses of AMG 706 (50mg QD, 125mg QD or 75mg BID continuously from day 2 of cycle 1) plus gemcitabine (1000mg/m2 weekly for 7/8 wks, then 3/4 wks per cycle) for up to 11 cycles. Assessments include dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) (weeks 1–4) and tumor response (every 3 months). Results: 26 pts were enrolled and received at least 1 dose of AMG 706 (50mg QD n=11; 125mg QD n=6; 75mg BID n=9). All but 2 pts have completed the study. Median (range) age was 57 (25–77) yrs. 65% of pts received prior chemotherapy; 4 pts received prior gemcitabine (50mg QD n=2; 125mg QD n=1; 75mg BID n=1). There were 2 DLTs: grade 4 neutropenia (125mg QD), grade 3 deep vein thrombosis (75mg BID). Treatment-related adverse events (AE) occurring in = 10% of pts are shown in the table . The mean AMG 706 PK profiles were not markedly different when AMG 706 was dosed on the same day or 24 hours after gemcitabine administration. Objective tumor responses per RECIST for 26 evaluable pts were: 2 unconfirmed PR (50mg QD n=1; 125mg QD n=1), 7 SD (50mg QD n=3; 125mg QD n=1; 75mg BID n=3), 11 PD (50mg QD n=7; 125mg QD n=3; 75mg BID n=1), and 6 not available (125mg QD n=1; 75mg BID n=5). Conclusions: These preliminary data suggest that, in pts with solid tumors, AMG 706 combined with gemcitabine had an expected AE profile at the target once-daily dose of 125mg QD, with little effect on AMG 706 PK. The data provide a foundation for conducting further trials, potentially including biliary tumors. Final data will be presented. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2580-2580
Author(s):  
Paolo Andrea Zucali ◽  
Matteo Simonelli ◽  
Fabio De Vincenzo ◽  
Elena Lorenzi ◽  
Matteo Perrino ◽  
...  

2580 Background: NGR-hTNF exploits the asparagine-glycine-arginine (NGR) peptide for selectively targeting tumor necrosis factor (TNF) to a CD13 overexpressed by tumor vasculature. Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of NGR-hTNF was previously established at 45 µg/m2, when given as 1-h infusion every 3 weeks (q3w), with dose limiting toxicities (DLT) being grade 3 infusion-related reactions (IRRs). We explored further dose escalation by prolonging infusion time (2-h) and using premedication (paracetamol). Methods: DLTs were defined as drug-related grade 3/4 adverse events (AEs). PK and soluble TNF receptors (sR1-sR2) were tested in 46 pts. The volume transfer coefficient (Ktrans) and initial area under gadolinium concentration (IAUGC) were assessed before and 2 hours after dosing by dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) in 37 pts. Results: 12 dose levels (DLs) from 60 to 325 μg/m² q3w were evaluated. 48 pts (PS 0/1: 21/27; M/F: 37/11; median age: 61 years) received a total of 117 cycles (range 1-6). Prior regimens ranged from 1 to 7 (median 3). No DLT occurred and MTD was not reached. Study-emergent grade 3 and 4 AEs were reported in 12 (25%) and 5 (10%) pts, respectively. Grade 1/2 IRRs included chills (58%) and pyrexia (56%). Both Cmax (p<.0001) and AUC (p=.0001) increased with dose. Post-treatment peaks of sR2 were higher than sR1 (9.6 v 4.9 ng/mL; p<.0001). However, changes in sRs did not differ across DLs, with a plateau in shedding kinetics. By DCE-MRI assessment, median pre- and post-first cycle values declined from 0.15 to 0.09 min-1 for Ktrans (p=.02) and from 10.2 to 7.2 mM/L/sec for IAUGC (p =.0005). Over treatment, 28 pts (76%) showed decreases in IAUGC (-47%, p<.0001) and Ktrans (-59%; p<.0001) that were inversely correlated with baseline Ktrans values (p<.0001) and NGR-hTNF Cmax (p=.03). Of 41 evaluable pts, 12 (29%) had stable disease for a median time of 2.9 months. Survival at 1 year was 34%, with improved survival observed in pts with lower sTNF-R2 levels (p=.01) and greater Ktrans reductions (p=.05) after 1st cycle. Conclusions: NGR-hTNF can be safely escalated at doses higher than MTD and induces low shedding of receptors and early antivascular effects.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e19108-e19108
Author(s):  
Amanda Tufman ◽  
Astrid Borgmeier ◽  
Sylvia Guetz ◽  
Joachim Von Pawel ◽  
Achim Rittmeyer ◽  
...  

e19108 Background: Metronomic regimens, in which small, frequent doses of chemotherapy are administered, have been suggested to lower toxicities while maintaining, or even improving, efficacy. The high frequency of administration aims to expose the tumor continuously to the drug, thereby preventing the recovery of malignant cells between cycles. Previous studies have shown that the administration of oral vinorelbine thrice weekly is feasible and well tolerated. We present a phase I dose finding study in which a regimen of daily oral vinorelbine was evaluated in pretreated patients with advanced NSCLC. Methods: Pretreated patients with advanced NSCLC were treated with vinorelbine (Navelbine oral) at fixed daily doses of 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg or 50 mg for 21 days of each four-week cycle. The primary end point was the identification of the maximum tolerated dose, which was reached when two out of six patients experienced dose limiting toxicity (DLT) in cycle 1 or 2. Results: 27 patients with advanced NSCLC (78% stage IV, median age 65 y) were enrolled. Most (93%) had received previous systemic therapy (mean: 2.6 lines). Daily administration of oral vinorelbine was well tolerated up to 30 mg/d without any DLT. At 40 mg one of three patients experienced DLT in cycle 1 and another patient in cycle 2. Three out of six patients had DLT at the dose level of 50 mg. Therefore, the recommended dose was established at 30 mg/d in cycle 1, with escalation to 40 mg/d in cycle 2 if no DLT had occurred. Eleven patients (2 out of 7 treated with the recommended dose) experienced treatment-related toxicities of grade 3 or higher. The adverse events were primarily hematological (febrile neutropenia: 14.8%, leukopenia: 29.6%, lymphopenia: 18.5%, neutropenia: 18.5%). One patient died as a result of colitis. The frequency of non-hematological toxicities of grade 3 or higher was low with only single cases reported for nausea, fatigue, neutropenic sepsis, pneumonia, increased gamma-glutamyltransferase and anorexia. Conclusions: Daily administration of oral vinorelbine in pretreated patients is feasible and safe. An initial dose of 30mg/d is well tolerated and can be increased to 40mg/d in cycle 2. Further studies are warranted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this novel approach. Clinical trial information: EudraCT number 2006-001573-25.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20622-e20622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Gutierrez ◽  
Giuseppe Giaccone ◽  
Stephen V. Liu ◽  
Zhonglin Hao ◽  
Christie Hilton ◽  
...  

e20622 Background: SNX-5422 is an orally bioavailable pro-drug of SNX-2112, a highly potent and selective heat shock protein (Hsp) 90 inhibitor with synergy with platinum and paclitaxel. In this study, SNX-5422 + C/P followed by SNX-5422 maintenance therapy was examined in patients (pts) with NSCLC. Preliminary study results from the first 12 pts established the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) for SNX-5422 as 100 mg/m2 for the combination, with one G3 dose limiting toxicity (DLT) of diarrhea. The updated efficacy and safety results following enrollment completion (N = 20) are presented. Methods: Eligible pts had NSCLC (EGFR wild-type or non-sensitizing mutation) and ≤1 prior line of chemotherapy. Pts received C (AUC 5) and P (175 mg/m2) every 3 weeks for up to 6 cycles and SNX-5422 every other day (starting at 50 mg/m2) for 21 of 28 days, with a standard 3+3 dose escalation design during the combination, followed by SNX-5422 (100 mg/m2 every other day) monotherapy for maintenance until disease progression. Results: Twenty pts with NSCLC (pathology assessment: 18 adenocarcinoma, 2 squamous cell carcinoma) were enrolled (mean age, 59 yrs), with 19 evaluable for efficacy. Best response was partial response in 37% (7/19) of pts, stable disease in 58% (11/19) of pts, and progressive disease in 5% (1/19) of pts. Twelve of the 19 pts (63%) continued maintenance SNX-5422 monotherapy, and 7 of the 12 (58%) received therapy for ≥8 cycles. Four pts had G3 DLTs with combined therapy (considered possibly related to ≥1 agent): diarrhea (1 pt discontinued), increased alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase (ALT/AST) (1), nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (1), and peripheral sensory neuropathy (1). The most common adverse events considered possibly related to the combination were diarrhea (n = 14), nausea (n = 10), fatigue (n = 8), alopecia (n = 5), and vomiting (n = 5), and the majority of these events were G1/2. Conclusions: SNX-5422 added to C/P was well-tolerated at doses up to 100 mg/m2, and preliminary efficacy of this combination in NSCLC warrants further study. Clinical trial information: NCT01892046.


2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 351-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Giommoni ◽  
Evaristo Maiello ◽  
Vanja Vaccaro ◽  
Ermanno Rondini ◽  
Caterina Vivaldi ◽  
...  

351 Background: FOLFIRINOX is an approved regimen for metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC). We performed a modification in FOLFIRINOX schedule, using nab-paclitaxel (nab-p) to obtain two regimens that could be as effective and less toxic than the original triplet. NabucCO study was a randomized phase II trial to assess activity and toxicity of nab-p instead of either oxaliplatin (Nab-FOLFIRI) or irinotecan (Nab-FOLFOX) in first line setting. Previous dose–finding NabucCO study defined that maximum tolerated dose of nab-p with FOLFIRI is 120 mg/m2, and with FOLFOX is 160 mg/m2. Methods: The study was a 1:1 parallel arm, open label, not comparative one to assess overall response rate (ORR) of Nab-FOLFIRI and Nab-FOLFOX as primary end-point. Patients (pts) with PS 0-1, untreated for mPC were randomized to receive leucovorin 400 mg/m2, 5FU bolus 400 mg/m2, 5FU 48h ci 2400 mg/m2, irinotecan 180 mg/m2 plus nab-p 120 mg/m2 (arm A) or leucovorin 400 mg/m2, 5FU bolus 400 mg/m2, 5FU 48h ci 2400 mg/m2 and oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 iv plus nab-p 160 mg/m2 (arm B) every 2 weeks for up to 12 cycles. Secondary end points were clinical benefit rate (CBR), progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and safety. Results: From November 2015 to January 2017, 84 pts were treated (42 for each arm). Median age was 60 years (29-65) in arm A and 64 years (47-64) in arm B. The ORR was 31 % for both schedules, with a CBR of 69% and 71%, respectively. At a median follow-up of 11.4 months for arm A and 14.5 months for arm B (censored on august, 31th 2017), 1-year survival is 41% and 50%, respectively. For Nab-FOLFIRI PFS and mOS were 6 months (90% CI: 4.9-8.0) and 13.2 months (90% CI: 8.3-14.8), while in Nab-FOLFOX were 5.6 months (90% CI:4.9-7.2) and 10.8 months (90% CI: 8.4-12.8). Grade ≥3 toxicities in arm A were neutropenia (19%) and febrile neutropenia (12%). In arm B, main grade ≥3 toxicities were neutropenia (29%), fatigue (14%), peripheral neuropathy (7%). No toxic death were registered. Conclusions: Nab-FOLFIRI and Nab–FOLFOX demonstrated a similar activity to FOLFIRINOX, with better safety profile in terms of neutropenia, fatigue and neuropathy. These results could justify a future phase III evaluation. Clinical trial information: NCT02109341.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10003-10003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd Michael Cooper ◽  
Michael Absalon ◽  
Todd Allen Alonzo ◽  
Robert B Gerbing ◽  
Kasey Joanne Leger ◽  
...  

10003 Background: Effective regimens with favorable toxicity profiles are needed for heavily pre-treated children with relapsed AML. AAML1421 is a Phase I/II study of CPX-351, a liposomal preparation of cytarabine and daunorubicin demonstrating efficacy in adults. AAML1421 sought to determine the recommended Phase 2 Dose (RPD2) of CPX-351 and the response rate (complete response (CR) + complete response without platelet recovery (CRp)) after up to 2 cycles of therapy. Methods: Children > 1 and ≤ 21 years of age with relapsed/refractory AML were eligible for dose finding, and those in first relapse were eligible for efficacy. A modified rolling six design was used for dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) assessment which occurred in Cycle 1. Dose level 1 (DL1) was 135 units/m2 on days 1, 3, and 5 with a single dose de-escalation to 100 units/m2 if DL1 was intolerable. The Efficacy Phase used a Simon-two stage design. The response rate was determined after up to 2 cycles of therapy (Cycle 1: CPX-351; Cycle 2: FLAG). The Overall Response Rate (ORR) was defined as CR+CRp+CRi (CRi = CR with incomplete hematologic recovery). Results: Thirty-eight patients (pts) enrolled: 6 in dose-finding and 32 in the efficacy phase. DLT occurred in 1/6 patients and was a grade 3 decrease in ejection fraction(EF). This was the only Grade 3 cardiac toxicity. Therefore, 135 units/m2 on days 1, 3, 5 was the RP2D. All dose finding pts were eligible for efficacy determination. One pt in the efficacy phase was unevaluable. The most common ≥ Grade 3 toxicities in Cycle 1 included fever/neutropenia (45%), infection (47%), and rash (40%). There was no toxic mortality. Best responses included 20 CR (54%), 5 CRp (14%), and 5 CRi (14%). Seventy percent achieved best response after cycle 1. Twenty-one of 25 patients with CR/CRp had no detectable residual disease (RD) (84%) by flow cytometry. HSCT was used as consolidation in 23/29 responders (79%); 18 of 23 (78%) had no detectable RD prior to HSCT. Conclusions: The RP2D of CPX-351 is 135 units/m2/dose on days 1, 3, 5. CPX-351 was well tolerated and protocol therapy was effective with CR+CRp rates of 68.3% (90% CI 52.9% to 78.0%) and ORR (CR+CRp+CRi) of 81.1% (90% CI 67.4% to 88.8%). AAML1421 response rates are superior to any published North American cooperative group clinical trial for children with AML in first relapse. Clinical trial information: NCT02642965.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14560-e14560
Author(s):  
T. Esaki ◽  
T. Satoh ◽  
T. Ura ◽  
T. Tsujinaka ◽  
Y. Sasaki ◽  
...  

e14560 Background: UGT1A1*6 as well as UGT1A1*28 polymorphisms is associated with decreased glucuronidation of SN-38, the active metabolite of irinotecan (CPT-11). Although the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and the recommended dose (RD) in Hetero was determined 150 mg/m2 (approval dose in Japan), those of Homo were unknown. Methods: Pts received prior chemotherapies except for CPT-11 for metastatic gastrointestinal cancer were enrolled. UGT1A1 polymorphisms were categorized into Wild(*1/*1), Hetero(*1/*28, *1/*6), and Homo(*28/*28, *6/*6, *28/*6). CPT-11 was administered biweekly. Starting doses were 150 mg/m2 in Wild, 100 mg/m2 in Hetero, and 75 mg/m2 in Homo. DLT was defined as grade 4 hematological, or grade 3 non-hematological toxicity. MTD closest to dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) appearance of 30% was guided by the continual reassessment method in the cohort of Hetero and Homo. DLT and pharmacokinetic (PK) sampling was evaluated during the 1st cycle. Results: Eighty-two pts were enrolled from November 2006 to November 2008 (Wild, Hetero, Homo: 41, 20, and 21, respectively). The dose level reached at 150 mg/m2 in Homo. At 150 mg/m2, DLT was observed in six pts of Homo (grade 4 neutropenia, grade 3 diarrhea: 6 and 1, respectively). The probability of DLTs were 22.2% at 125 mg/m2, and 37.4% at 150 mg/m2. The MTD was determined 150 mg/m2 in pts with Homo group. However, the incidences of grade 3/4 neutropenia at 150 mg/m2 during the 1st cycle were 9.8% (4/41), 18.8% (3/16), and 62.5% (10/16) in Wild, Hetero, and Homo, respectively. And the second administration was delayed 7 days or more in most pts in Homo (63% at 150 mg/m2). In one pt of Homo for *28/*28 died of septic shock during the 2nd cycle. SN-38 AUC (0–24h, ng*hr/mL, median) was 239 in Wild, 237 in Hetero, and 410 in Homo. Pts with Homo showed the different trend of PK/PD compared to those with Wild and Hetero. Conclusions: The MTD was 150 mg/m2 in pts with Homo group and the most frequent DLT was grade 4 neutropenia. However, our findings suggest that 150 mg/m2 q2w is difficult to recommend and the initial dosage and administration should be considered carefully for pts with Homo. [Table: see text]


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14506-e14506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Rose Townsend ◽  
Louise Pirc ◽  
Pamela Cooper ◽  
Niall C. Tebbutt ◽  
Christos Stelios Karapetis ◽  
...  

e14506 Background: The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a key downstream protein activated via PI3K-AKT pathway, and regulates cell growth, proliferation, and survival. Inhibition of mTOR in addition to EGFR may overcome upstream resistance to EGFR inhibitors in CRC. This is a phase Ib study to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the PIE combination. Methods: Patients with KRAS WT mCRC following failure of first line fluoropyrimidine based therapy received IV irinotecan and panitumumab every 2 weeks, and everolimus orally throughout a 14 day cycle. Dose finding used a standard 3+3 design with the MTD defined as the dose with dose limiting toxicity (DLT) in ≤1/6 patients. A DLT is any of the following in the first 28 days; febrile neutropenia, G3/G4 neutropenia > 14 days, any G4 thrombocytopenia, any non-haematologic event of G4 or of G3 for >7 days, treatment delays of >14 days. Dose level 1; irinotecan 200mg/m2, panitumumab 6mg/kg, everolimus 5mg alternate days. Dose level 2; irinotecan 200mg/m2, panitumumab 6mg/kg, and everolimus 5mg daily. Results: 15 patients have been enrolled into the study, 2 withdrew prior to receiving any therapy. Five patients were enrolled at dose level 1. Two patients were not evaluable. Of the three evaluable patients there was no DLT. Three patients were then treated at dose level 2. Following one DLT (grade 3 mucositis >7 days), the cohort was expanded to 5 evaluable patients but suspended after a further DLT (grade 3 mucositis > 7 days). Other grade 3 toxicities were anorexia, rash, vomiting, and hypersensitivity. There were no grade 4 toxicities. Dose level 1 was expanded by 3, to a total of 6 evaluable patients. Grade 3 toxicities were mucositis (17%), fatigue (17%), diarrhoea (33%), rash (17%), hypomagnesemia (17%), and neutropenia (17%). There was no DLT. Conclusions: Dose level 2 exceeded the MTD. Dose level 1 appears tolerable and warrants further investigation. The phase II component of the study is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT01139138.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 380-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard S. Hochster ◽  
Wells A. Messersmith ◽  
Bert H. O'Neil ◽  
Susan G. Groshen ◽  
Deirdre Jill Cohen ◽  
...  

380 Background: 2nd-line therapy of KRASm CRC is limited; targeting downstream signal transduction enzymes is rational here. Use of the MEK inhibitor SEL is supported by preclinical and clinical evidence. We designed a dose-finding/phase II study of IRI plus SEL in KRASm CRC. Methods: Eligibility included: KRASm or BRAFm CRC with measurable disease progressing after 1st-line therapy with an oxalipatin-based chemo + bevacizumab regimen, PS 0-1, acceptable organ function. Patients were treated with IRI 180 mg/m2 iv q2w and SEL 50-75 mg po bid. First 3 patients of run-in portion were treated with SEL 50 mg and if no DLTs, next 3-6 patients at 75 mg po bid. If no DLTs, then phase II dose of SEL 75 mg po bid would be used. Primary endpoint was RECIST 1.0, investigator determined response rate (RR). As compared to the historical RR of 4% (and median PFS 2.5 mos) for 2nd-line FOLFIRI (Tournigand), with alpha 0.10 & beta 0.90, a sample size of 45 would have the power to detect improvement in RR to 15%, and 79% power to demonstrate improved med PFS to 4.0 mos. Early stopping would occur for responses of 0 of 20 patients. Results: 32 patients were entered and treated. Median age was 54 (40-71) yrs, 18 were male and 22 Caucasian, all KRASm. The first 3 tolerated SEL 50 mg bid without SAE and the remaining 29 were treated at 75 bid. Median number of cycles on study was 3.5 and median TTP approximately 4.0 months. Observed grade 3 AEs included: diarrhea 3, fatigue 2, neutropenia 2, and 1 each PLTS, enteritis, GI bleed, rash; one grade 4 ANC. Grade 2 AEs: diarrhea 12, rash 8 pts. Best response (investigator reported) included 3 (9%) confirmed PR and 15 (47%) SD [including 2 unconfirmed PR] of 32 entered. Six patients were on study for > 6 months (6, 6, 8, 9, 12.5, 14.5 months). The study was terminated early due to non-protocol considerations. These data are not yet verified. Conclusions: Despite early termination, the higher RR and PFS noted for 32 patients with KRASm CRC treated with IRI and SEL as 2nd-line therapy of CRC (and treated for up to 14.5 months), are promising compared with historical controls. The strategy of MEK inhibition in KRAS mutated CRC should be explored further. Clinical trial information: NCT01116271.


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