Efficacy and safety of surufatinib in United States (US) patients (pts) with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).
4610 Background: Surufatinib (S) is a targeted inhibitor of tyrosine kinases VEGFR1, 2, & 3, FGFR1, and CSF-1R. Safety and efficacy of S has previously been studied in China in early phase development, and in 2 randomized phase 3 placebo controlled trials (NCT02588170 & NCT02589821). These trials enrolled pts with NETs of extrapancreatic (epNET) and pancreatic (panNET) origin, respectively. Both trials are completed, stopping at their pre-planned interim analysis after meeting the primary endpoint of improved PFS. S demonstrated significant efficacy in pts with advanced epNETs, achieving a median Progression Free Survival [mPFS] of 9.2 v 3.8 months when compared to placebo. The mPFS achieved in pts with advanced panNETs is currently pending future disclosure at an upcoming scientific conference. Methods: A dose escalation (ESC)/expansion (EXP) study was conducted to evaluate and confirm the effects of S in US pts. Dose ESC was completed and the maximum tolerated dose and recommend phase 2 dose was determined to be 300mg QD; the same as previous trials. The primary objective of EXP was to evaluate anticancer activity in pts with select indications including panNETs and epNETs. Results: As of 21-Jan-20, 32 pts with heavily pre-treated progressive NETs (median prior lines of treatment [Tx]: 3; range 1-8) were enrolled. The 32 pts included 16 pts with panNET and 16 with epNET. All previously received everolimus and/or sunitinib. The median duration of Tx at the time of the data cut-off was 19 wks for all pts; 30.9 wks for panNET and 11 for epNET. 19 pts remain on active Tx (13 epNET and 6 panNET pts), 9 pts discontinued due to progression of disease, 2 withdrew consent and 2 discontinued due to adverse event (AE) (grade 3 tricuspid valve insufficiency, and grade 3 GI bleed). An objective response rate of 9.4% was observed. 3 panNET pts achieved a confirmed partial response (PR) and 1 had an unconfirmed PR per RECIST 1.1; no epNET pts achieved a PR. The safety profile of S remains consistent with previously completed trials. 27 pts (84.4%) had reported at least one adverse event (AE), and 16 pts (50%) reported ≥ grade 3 AE’s. The most common AE’s reported were: hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea, proteinuria and nausea. Pharmacokinetics (PK) analyses has shown similar exposure in panNET and epNET pts as was observed in ESC, and pts from the collective pool of pts. Conclusions: S has demonstrated promising antitumor activity in US pts with progressive NETs with a manageable safety profile. Additionally, PK and dose exposure data is consistent with trial results from large randomized phase 3 trials. Clinical trial information: NCT02549937 .