Updated analysis of the inducible T-cell co-stimulatory receptor (ICOS) agonist, GSK3359609 (GSK609), combination with pembrolizumab (PE) in patients (pts) with anti-PD-1/L1 treatment-naïve head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6517-6517
Author(s):  
Eric Angevin ◽  
Stefanie L. Groenland ◽  
Annette May Ling Lim ◽  
Juan Martin-Liberal ◽  
Victor Moreno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Human Study ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Metastatic Setting ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Treatment Naïve ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Line Of Therapy ◽  
Dose Levels

6517 Background: INDUCE-1 (NCT02723955) is a first-in-human study investigating GSK609, an IgG4 ICOS agonist non-T-cell depleting antibody, as monotherapy and combination therapy with anti-cancer agents that includes PE. A range of GSK609 dose levels (≥0.1–1 mg/kg) having biological and clinical activity were identified and evaluated in the expansion phase with GSK609 0.3 mg/kg selected as the dose for further investigation. Results from the HNSCC expansion cohorts (ECs) showed GSK609 has single agent activity in pts with relapsed/refractory disease, and early clinical activity in combination with PE in pts with anti-PD-1/L1 treatment-naïve disease (Rischin, et al. Annals of Oncol 2019;30[Supplement_5]:v454–5). Updated results from the GSK609/PE HNSCC EC are presented. Methods: Eligible pts for the HNSCC EC had anti-PD-1/L1 treatment-naïve disease, ≤5 prior lines of therapy, measurable disease, and no active autoimmune disease. Pts received GSK609 0.3 mg/kg + PE 200 mg every 3 weeks (wks) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, up to 2 years (yrs)/35 cycles. Disease assessments were performed every 9 wks through wk 54 then every 12 wks thereafter. Pts were followed for survival and subsequent anti-cancer therapy. Results: As of 11 October 2019, 34 pts were enrolled and evaluable for efficacy analyses. The median age of this population was 61.5 yrs (range: 37–77); 85% were male; 53% received ≥1 prior line of therapy in the metastatic setting. ORR was 26% (95% CI: 12.9, 44.4; n = 9 with 4 complete and 5 partial responses); disease control rate was 68% (95% CI: 49.5, 82.6; n = 23). Among pts with PD-L1 IHC status by 22C3 pharmDx assay (n = 24; 71%), the majority of pts with a response or stable disease (SD) had PD-L1 CPS status < 20 (11 of 15 pts including 1 SD pt with CPS < 1). Median PFS was 5.6 months (95% CI: 3.9, 6,2). Median OS was not reached at time of analysis (95% CI: 8.2, NR); 6-month OS rate was 84% (95% CI: 66, 93). Treatment-related adverse events were reported in 66% of pts; the majority of events were Grades 1 or 2 with < 10% of pts experiencing ≥ Grade 3 events. Conclusions: This updated analysis with a more mature dataset shows promising clinical activity that supports further randomized investigation of GSK609 in combination with PE with an OS endpoint in HNSCC. Clinical trial information: NCT02723955 .

Inducible T-cell co-stimulatory (ICOS) receptor agonist, feladilimab (fela), alone and in combination (combo) with pembrolizumab (P): Results from INDUCE-1 urothelial carcinoma (UC) expansion cohorts (ECs).

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4519-4519
Author(s):  
Arjun Vasant Balar ◽  
Victor Moreno ◽  
Eric Angevin ◽  
Hui Kong Gan ◽  
Maria Vieito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Prior Therapy ◽  
Metastatic Setting ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Prior Systemic Therapy ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Tumor Types

4519 Background: INDUCE-1 is a first-in-human trial evaluating fela, an IgG4 ICOS agonist non-T-cell depleting mAb, as monotherapy (mono) and in combo with P. ECs include tumor types, such as UC, with high ICOS expression and immunotherapy-favorable features. Fela induced IFNγ, increased PD-1/L1 expression, and enhanced antitumor activity in combo with PD-1 blockade nonclinically. We report preliminary efficacy, safety, and biomarker data of fela ± P in INDUCE-1 UC ECs. Methods: Eligible patients (pts) had recurrent/metastatic (R/M) UC of the upper or lower urinary tract, ≤6 prior systemic therapy lines in the advanced setting, measurable disease, and no active autoimmune disease. Pts received 0.3 or 1 mg/kg fela (mono EC; anti-PD-1/L1–experienced [exp] pts) or 0.3 mg/kg fela + 200 mg P (combo EC; anti-PD-1/L1–naïve pts) every 3 wks, up to 35 cycles until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Disease was assessed every 9 wks through wk 54, then every 12 wks. Archival and/or fresh biopsy tumor tissue was collected for biomarker analyses and safety assessed. Results: By Nov 6 2020, 13 anti-PD-1/L1–exp and 32 anti-PD-1/L1–naïve pts were evaluable in the mono and combo ECs, respectively. In the mono EC, median age was 69 yrs (range: 47–82), 92% of pts were male, and 85% received ≥2 prior therapy lines in the metastatic setting. In the combo EC, median age was 70 yrs (range: 42–84), 75% of pts were male, and 72% received ≥1 prior therapy line in the metastatic setting. In the mono EC, median duration of follow-up (mDoF) was 10.6 mo (range: 1.1–22.8); overall response rate (ORR) was 8% (1 partial response [PR]; 95% CI: 0.2, 36.0) with a duration of response (DoR) of 6.1 mo; disease control rate (DCR [response or stable disease for ≥9 wks]) was 23% (95% CI: 5.0, 53.8), and median overall survival (mOS) was 14.5 mo (95% CI: 2.8, NR), with 74% of pts alive at 6 mo. In the combo EC, mDoF was 9.6 mo (range: 0.9–28.3); ORR was 22% (7 PRs; 95% CI: 9.3, 40.0) with a median DoR of 8.3 months (range: 3.5–23.3+); DCR was 63% (95% CI: 43.7, 78.9), and mOS was 10.7 mo (95% CI: 5.2, 18.1), with 64% of pts alive at 6 mo. Grade ≥3 treatment-related AEs were reported for 0% and 9% of pts in the mono (N = 16) and combo (N = 44) safety populations, respectively. PD-L1 expression and ICOS-specific biomarkers are being evaluated, with promising trends observed in enrichment of clinical activity in preliminary analyses. Conclusions: Fela is the first ICOS agonist with reported single-agent activity in anti-PD-1/L1–exp relapsed/refractory UC. Fela + P in combo shows promising clinical activity and manageable safety in PD-1/L1–naïve R/M UC. Further study is warranted. Updated data to be presented. Funding: Study 204691 (NCT02723955) funded by GlaxoSmithKline in collaboration with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, a subsidiary of Merck & Co, Inc, Kenilworth, NJ, USA. Clinical trial information: NCT02723955.

scholarly journals Ramucirumab in Combination with Pembrolizumab in Treatment-Naïve Advanced Gastric or GEJ Adenocarcinoma: Safety and Antitumor Activity from the Phase 1a/b JVDF Trial

Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2985
Author(s):  
Ian Chau ◽  
Nicolas Penel ◽  
Andres O. Soriano ◽  
Hendrik-Tobias Arkenau ◽  
Jennifer Cultrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antitumor Activity ◽  
Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Metastatic Setting ◽  
Duration Of Response ◽  
Treatment Naïve ◽  
Combined Positive Score ◽  
Grade 3

Ramucirumab (anti-VEGFR2) plus pembrolizumab (anti-PD1) demonstrated promising antitumor activity and tolerability among patients with previously treated advanced cancers, supporting growing evidence that combination therapies modulating the tumor microenvironment may expand the spectrum of patients who respond to checkpoint inhibitors. Here we present the results of this combination in first-line patients with metastatic G/GEJ cancer. Twenty-eight patients (≥18 years) with no prior systemic chemotherapy in the advanced/metastatic setting received ramucirumab (8 mg/kg days 1 and 8) plus pembrolizumab (200 mg day 1) every 3 weeks as part of JVDF phase 1a/b study. The primary endpoint was safety. Secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), and overall survival (OS). Tumors were PD-L1-positive (combined positive score ≥ 1) in 19 and -negative in 6 patients. Eighteen patients experienced grade 3 treatment-related adverse events, most commonly hypertension (14%) and elevated alanine/aspartate aminotransferase (11% each), with no grade 4 or 5 reported. The ORR was 25% (PD-L1-positive, 32%; PD-L1-negative, 17%) with duration of response not reached. PFS was 5.6 months (PD-L1-positive, 8.6 months; PD-L1-negative, 4.3 months), and OS 14.6 months (PD-L1-positive, 17.3 months; PD-L1-negative, 11.3 months). Acknowledging study design limitations, ramucirumab plus pembrolizumab had encouraging durable clinical activity with no unexpected toxicities in treatment-naïve biomarker-unselected metastatic G/GEJ cancer, and improved outcomes in patients with PD-L1-positive tumors.

Phase I trial of subcutaneous (SQ) alemtuzumab (A) and CHOP in T-cell lymphoma: Preliminary results

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7594-7594 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Porcu ◽  
R. A. Baiocchi ◽  
J. Lee ◽  
T. S. Lin ◽  
K. Blum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
T Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Mutational Status ◽  
Oral Valganciclovir ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Levels ◽  
Cmv Reactivation

7594 Background: T-cell lymphomas are highly chemoresistant. Cure rates with combination chemotherapy do not exceed 25–30%. We showed that A, a humanized IgG1 targeting the CD52 antigen expressed on most human leukocytes, is cytotoxic for malignant T-cells in vitro and in vivo, regardless of p53 mutational status (Blood 106, 3380, 2005). Thus, we initiated a Phase I study with A and CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) in T-cell lymphoma. Methods: Accrual goal: 15–18 patients (pts) with untreated (u) or relapsed (r) peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), excluding ALK-1-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Primary objective: maximal tolerated dose (MTD). All pts receive single agent SQ A loading (3, 10, 30 mg) over 5 days, followed by one SQ A dose with each CHOP every 21 days for a total of 8 cycles. A dose levels: 3, 10, 20 and 30 mg. All pts receive valacyclovir and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxasole, plus G-CSF and erythropoietin according to guidelines. Results: Eight of the nine enrolled pts on cohort 1 (A=3 mg) and cohort 2 (A=10 mg) are evaluable for toxicity (uPTCL= 4, rPTCL=1, rCTCL=3). All pts completed single agent A loading on time and tolerated well further SQ A. No cycle was delayed due to myelosuppression. There were no opportunistic infections or neutropenic fevers. Four pts completed all planned therapy. Three pts did not complete therapy due to progression (2) or toxicity (1). One pt remains on study after 4 cycles. There were no Grade 4 adverse events (AEs). Grade 3 AEs included fatigue (1), anemia (1), dyspnea (1) and emesis (1). Cohort 1 was expanded due asymptomatic cytomegalovirus [CMV] reactivation requiring hospitalization for thrice daily foscarnet, thus resulting in Grade 3 AE. Protocol was amended and subsequent asymptomatic CMV reactivations (2) were treated with oral valganciclovir. No symptomatic CMV reactivation occurred. Conclusions: At current dose levels, SQ A can be easily and safely administered with CHOP chemotherapy and growth factor support, without excessive myelosuppression or infectious AEs. Asymptomatic CMV reactivation can be managed with oral valganciclovir. Further A dose escalation is in progress. [Table: see text]

Preliminary safety and efficacy of IPI-145, a potent inhibitor of phosphoinositide-3-kinase-δ,γ, in patients with relapsed/refractory lymphoma.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8518-8518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven M. Horwitz ◽  
Ian Flinn ◽  
Manish R. Patel ◽  
Anas Younes ◽  
Francine M. Foss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Dose Escalation Study ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Early Results ◽  
Refractory Lymphoma ◽  
Grade 3

8518 Background: Phosphoinositide-3-kinases (PI3Ks) are pivotal in cell signaling and regulate a variety of cellular functions relevant to oncogenesis. IPI-145, a potent oral inhibitor of the PI3KEδ and PI3K-γ isoforms, is in clinical development for patients (pts) with hematologic malignancies. Early results in pts with relapsed/refractory lymphoma from an ongoing Phase 1 study are reported here. Methods: This dose-escalation study evaluates the safety, maximum tolerated dose (MTD), clinical activity, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of IPI-145. Expansion cohorts (EC) < MTD are allowed. IPI-145 is given orally twice daily (BID) in 28-day cycles. Tumor response is based on standard disease-specific criteria. Results: 55 pts have been dosed with IPI-145. PK, available through 50 mg BID, are linear with complete inhibition of PI3K-δ at doses > 15 mg BID and increasing suppression of PI3K-γ with increasing dose. In the 36 pts with lymphoma who received 15 mg to 75 mg BID, the median [range] number of cycles was 2.4 [0.1–10] and 67% remain on study. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 50% of pts with lymphoma. Neutropenia and increased ALT were the most common ≥ Grade 3 TRAEs (4 pts each) and were not associated with increasing dose. > Grade 3 ALT elevations were more common in lymphoma pts (18%) compared to non-lymphoma pts (5%). Among evaluable pts with lymphoma (n=27), early clinical activity was observed in T-cell (n=6, 1 CR, 1 PR, 1 SD) and aggressive/indolent B-cell (n=21, 2 CR, 9 PR, 5 SD) lymphoma pts at ≤ 75 mg BID. 92% of responses were observed by 3 months. Conclusions: IPI-145 appeared well tolerated and has shown clinical activity in pts with relapsed/refractory advanced B- and T-cell lymphoma across the range of doses examined. The single agent MTD has not been determined and dose escalation continues. Updated safety and efficacy data from pts with lymphoma enrolled in dose escalation or ECs evaluating 25 mg BID and a higher dose (< MTD) of IPI-145 will be presented. Clinical trial information: NCT01476657.

Phase I dose-finding study of oral ERK1/2 inhibitor LTT462 in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors harboring MAPK pathway alterations.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3640-3640
Author(s):  
Filip Janku ◽  
Elena Elez ◽  
Gopa Iyer ◽  
Noboru Yamamoto ◽  
Daniel Shao-Weng Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Solid Tumors ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Mapk Pathway ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Human Study ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Advanced Solid Tumors ◽  
Grade 3

3640 Background: LTT462 is an investigational small molecule inhibitor of ERK1/2, which has demonstrated preclinical activity in multiple MAPK activated cancer cells and xenograft models. This first-in-human study was designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of LTT462 in advanced solid tumors harboring MAPK pathway alterations (NCT02711345). Methods: The dose-escalation part of this Phase I, open-label study, enrolled adult and adolescent pts with advanced solid tumors harboring ≥1 documented MAPK pathway alteration with progressive disease (PD) despite standard therapy, or for whom there is no effective standard treatment. Oral LTT462 was given once daily (QD) at 45–600 mg or twice daily (BID) at 150 mg or 200 mg. Objectives were to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) using a Bayesian hierarchical logistic regression model guided by escalation with overdose control, and characterize safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy of LTT462. Results: Sixty-five pts (median age 60 years) including 1 pt aged 15 were enrolled in the dose-escalation; most pts (22%) had 3 prior therapies. Most common primary sites for cancer were in the colon (n = 21; 32%), ovary (n = 9; 14%), and pancreas (n = 7; 11%). All pts discontinued, the majority due to PD (n = 44; 68%). Eleven pts experienced DLTs; 6 pts experienced Grade 3 eye disorder DLTs (4 pts retinopathy, 2 pts chorioretinopathy). Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were reported for 89% of pts, most commonly ( > 30%) diarrhea (n = 25; 38%) and nausea (n = 22; 34%). Grade 3/4 TRAEs were reported in 29% of pts; most common was retinopathy (n = 4; 6%). MTD of LTT462 was 400 mg QD and 150 mg BID. Overall, 8 pts (12%) had stable disease (SD) and 35 pts (54%) had PD. An unconfirmed partial response was reported in a pt with cholangiocarcinoma with BRAF mutation; best change in sum of target lesions per RECIST 1.1 was -33.9%. LTT462 increased plasma peak drug concentration and drug exposure at increasing doses between 45–450 mg QD. Exposure at LTT462 600 mg QD was lower than anticipated, indicating potential saturation of absorption at this dose. LTT462 inhibited ERK1/2 and reduced DUSP6 expression relative to baseline in most pts evaluated. Conclusions: LTT462 is well tolerated. Limited clinical activity was reported with single agent LTT462; best overall response was SD. An ongoing study is investigating LTT462 in combination with the RAF inhibitor, LXH254, in NSCLC and melanoma. Clinical trial information: NCT02711345 .

Incidence of pneumonitis with use of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of trials.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20647-e20647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Khunger ◽  
Vinay Pasupuleti ◽  
Sagar Rakshit ◽  
Prantesh Jain ◽  
Peter J. Mazzone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Treatment Naïve ◽  
Previously Treated Patients ◽  
Previously Treated ◽  
Grade 3

e20647 Background: PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors show clinical activity in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). However, these agents are sometimes associated with potentially fatal immune related pneumonitis. Preliminary reports of trials suggest a difference in the rate of pneumonitis associated with PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors. In this meta-analysis, we sought to determine the overall incidence of pneumonitis, and differences by type of inhibitor and prior chemotherapy use. Methods:We systematically searched databases (PubMed-Medline, Embase, Scopus) and conference proceedings until December 2016 for clinical trials using PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. Rates of pneumonitis of any grade and grade 3 or higher from all phase I-III trials investigating nivolumab, pembrolizumab, atezolimumab, durvalumab and avelumab for NSCLC were collected. Only single agent PD-1/PDL-1 inhibitor trials were included. The incidence of pneumonitis across trials was calculated using DerSimonian-Laird random effects models. We compared incidences between PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors, as well as between treatment naïve and previously treated patients (pts). Results: 19 distinct published trials (12 with PD-1 inhibitors [n = 3232] and 7 with PD-L1 inhibitors [n = 1806]) were identified. PD-1 inhibitors were found to have statistically significant higher incidence of any grade pneumonitis as compared to PD-L1 inhibitors (3.6%, 95%CI 2.4%-4.9% vs 1.3%, 95%CI 0.8%-1.9%; p = 0.001). There was also a higher incidence of grade 3 or greater pneumonitis with PD-1 inhibitors (1.1%, 95%CI 0.6%-1.7% vs 0.4%, 95%CI 0%-0.8%, p = 0.02). Pts who received PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors in the front line setting experienced more grade 1-4 pneumonitis as compared to previously treated pts (4.3%, 95%CI 2.4%-6.3% vs 2.8%, 95%CI 1.7%- 4%, p = 0.03, however the rates of grade 3 or greater pneumonitis were not significantly different in treatment naïve and previously treated pts. Conclusions: Pneumonitis was more frequently associated with use of PD-1 inhibitors than PD-L1 inhibitors. There was a higher incidence of all grade pneumonitis with PD-1 inhibitors in treatment naïve patients as compared to previously treated patients.

A phase (Ph) I/II study of belinostat (Bel) in combination with cisplatin, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide (PAC) in the first-line treatment of advanced or recurrent thymic malignancies.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7103-7103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anish Thomas ◽  
Arun Rajan ◽  
Sean Khozin ◽  
Eva Szabo ◽  
Corey Allan Carter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Thymic Carcinoma ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agents ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Treatment Naïve ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Recommended Phase Ii Dose ◽  
Dose Levels

7103 Background: Belinostat is a hydroxamic acid histone deacetylase (HDAC) pan-inhibitor with single agent activity in thymic malignancies. PAC has activity against thymic cancers. Synergy between Bel and several chemotherapeutic agents, including P, A, and C, has been demonstrated in preclinical models. Methods: Patients with histologically confirmed, treatment naive advanced thymic malignancies, PS<2, measurable disease, and adequate renal, hepatic and hematopoietic functions were eligible. Ph1 evaluated safety and tolerability of the combination using increasing dose levels (DL) of Bel (1000-2000 mg/m² over 48 h CIVI) and PAC (50/50/500 mg/m² IV/cycle) (3+3 dose escalation schema), administered every 21 days for no more than 6 cycles followed by optional maintenance Bel every 4 weeks. Primary end point of Ph2 is overall response rate (ORR). Results: From March 2010 to January 2012, 13 patients were enrolled [7 thymoma (T), 6 thymic carcinoma (TC); 8 in Ph1 and 5 in Ph2; median age: 49 years (range, 23-76)]. In Ph1, 6 patients were treated at DL1 (Bel 1000 mg/m2+ PAC) and 2 patients at DL2 (Bel 2000 mg/m2+ PAC). Dose Limiting Toxicities were Grade 3 nausea and diarrhea, and Grade 4 neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Recommended phase II dose (RP2D) was set at DL1. Most common grade 3/4 treatment-related adverse events (AE) were lymphocytopenia (100%), leucopenia (85%), neutropenia (77%) thrombocytopenia (54%), anemia (38%), hypophosphatemia (38%), hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, elevated AST, prolonged QTc and infusion-catheter related thromboembolic complications (23% each). Outcomes included one complete response (CR; T at DL1), 6 partial responses (PR; 4 T, 2 TC; 4 in Ph1, 2 in Ph2) and 6 stable disease (SD; 2 T, 4 TC; 3 each in Ph1 and Ph2). Four patients previously deemed unresectable underwent surgical resection. Conclusions: Belinostat in combination with PAC has activity in thymic malignancies with a predicable AE profile. ORR was 54% including 33% PR in the TC subgroup. RP2D of the combination has been defined. Accrual to Ph2 part and molecular profiling of patient tumors is ongoing.

Safety and clinical activity of first-line durvalumab in advanced NSCLC: Updated results from a Phase 1/2 study.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20504-e20504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Joseph Antonia ◽  
Julie R. Brahmer ◽  
Ani Sarkis Balmanoukian ◽  
Dong-Wan Kim ◽  
Sang-We Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Safety Profile ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Safety Data ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
First Line ◽  
Tumor Biopsy ◽  
Treatment Naïve ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Ecog Ps

e20504 Background: Single-agent durvalumab demonstrated manageable safety and encouraging clinical activity in advanced squamous and non-squamous NSCLC in preliminary analyses from the Phase 1/2 1108 study (NCT01693562). Here we present updated safety data and clinical activity in NSCLC pts with no prior treatment for advanced disease. Methods: In this Phase 1/2 dose-escalation and expansion study, pts with Stage IIIB/IV NSCLC, ECOG PS 0–1, and availability of a fresh tumor biopsy and/or archival tumor tissue for PD-L1 testing received durvalumab 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks for up to 12 months, with retreatment permitted for those progressing after 12 months of therapy. Tumor PD-L1 expression was assessed using the Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) Assay (PD-L1 high: ≥25% of tumor cells with membrane staining). Results: As of 24 October 2016, 59 pts (63% ECOG PS 1, 49% squamous) received first-line durvalumab. Median duration of follow-up was 17.3 (1.0–36.8) mos. Safety profile was consistent with the overall (N = 304, ≥0 prior lines of therapy) NSCLC cohort. All-grade treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were reported in 56%; the most common were fatigue (15%), diarrhea (13%), and decreased appetite (10%). 7% had a treatment-related AE leading to discontinuation of durvalumab, including diarrhea in 2 pts. Grade ≥3 treatment-related AEs (all n = 1) occurred in 10%; 1 pt died due to drug-related pneumonia. 49 pts had high PD-L1 expression and 9 pts had low/negative PD-L1 expression; data are not summarized for the latter group due to the small number of pts. For the PD-L1 high subpopulation, confirmed ORR (investigator-assessed RECIST v1.1) was 28.6% (95% CI 16.6–43.3) and disease control rate (stable disease ≥24 weeks) was 42.9% (95% CI 28.8–57.8); median PFS was 4.0 months (95% CI 2.3–9.1), median OS was 21.0 months (95% CI 14.5–not estimable), and 12-month OS rate was 72% (95% CI 56–83). Response rates were similar and durable regardless of histology. Conclusions: Consistent with prior data, durvalumab had a tolerable safety profile in advanced treatment-naïve NSCLC. Clinical activity was seen in PD-L1 high pts, with encouraging OS. Clinical trial information: NCT01693562.

scholarly journals Belinostat in combination with standard cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone as first-line treatment for patients with newly diagnosed peripheral T-cell lymphoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick B. Johnston ◽  
Amanda F. Cashen ◽  
Petros G. Nikolinakos ◽  
Anne W. Beaven ◽  
Stefan Klaus Barta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Single Agent ◽  
Dose Intensity ◽  
Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
T Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Hematologic Toxicity ◽  
Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Background Belinostat is a histone deacetylase inhibitor approved for relapsed refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). The primary objective of this study was to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of belinostat combined with CHOP (Bel-CHOP). Secondary objectives included safety/tolerability, overall response rate (ORR), and belinostat pharmacokinetics (PK). Methods Patients were ≥ 18 years with histologically confirmed, previously untreated PTCL. Patients received belinostat (1000 mg/m2 once daily) + standard CHOP for 6 cycles with varying schedules using a 3 + 3 design in Part A. Part B enrolled patients at MTD dose. Results Twenty-three patients were treated. One patient experienced DLT (Grade 3 non-hematologic toxicity) on Day 1–3 schedule, resulting in escalation to Day 1–5 schedule (n = 3). No DLTs were observed and Day 1–5 schedule with 1000 mg/m2 was declared as MTD. Twelve additional patients were enrolled in Part B using MTD. Median relative dose intensity was 98%. All patients experienced adverse events (AEs), including nausea (78%), fatigue (61%), and vomiting (57%). Serious AEs occurred in 43%, with febrile neutropenia (17%) and pyrexia (13%). Overall ORR was 86% with 71% reported CR at MTD. Belinostat PK parameters were similar to single-agent. Conclusions Bel-CHOP was well tolerated and MTD in CHOP combination was the same dose and schedule as single agent dosing. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01839097.

395 A first-in-human study of FS118, a tetravalent bispecific antibody targeting LAG-3 and PD-L1, in patients with advanced cancer and resistance to PD-(L)1 therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A420-A420
Author(s):  
Timothy Yap ◽  
Deborah Wong ◽  
Siwen Hu-Lieskovan ◽  
Kyriakos Papadopoulos ◽  
Michelle Morrow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Bispecific Antibody ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Human Study ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
List Type ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Antibody Targeting

BackgroundUpregulation of immune checkpoints, such as LAG-3, plays an important role in promoting resistance to anti-PD-(L)1 therapy. Targeting PD-L1 and LAG-3 using a bispecific antibody may overcome resistance to PD-(L)1 blockade.1 We report initial data from a first-in-human study evaluating FS118 in patients with advanced cancer and resistance to PD-(L)1 therapy.MethodsThe ongoing Phase I FIH study (NCT03440437) is being conducted to evaluate safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, PK/PD and clinical activity of FS118 administered IV weekly to heavily pre-treated patients who had previously received anti-PD-(L)1 therapy for a minimum of 12 weeks. Adverse events were assessed using CTCAEv4.03 and tumor responses assessed using RECISTv1.1 and iRECIST. Single subject dose escalation cohorts were followed by a 3+3 ascending dose design. Three cohorts (3, 10, 20 mg/kg) were expanded to evaluate PK, PD and clinical activity. Pharmacodynamic studies examined soluble LAG-3 production and peripheral T-cell expansion.ResultsForty-three patients (median 6 lines of prior therapy, including ICB) with solid tumors received FS118 at doses from 0.8 mg up to 20 mg/kg across 8 dose levels. Weekly administration of FS118 was well tolerated and did not result in dose- or treatment-limiting toxicities. An MTD was not reached. No safety signals unexpected for the drug class of immune-checkpoint inhibitors were identified in the early study population. The majority (95%) of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAE) considered by the Safety Review Committee (SRC) to be treatment-related were Grade 1 and 2. Grade 3 TEAEs toxicities (elevated liver enzymes) were observed in 2 patients (5%). No SAEs or deaths were attributed to FS118 treatment. Anti-drug antibodies, observed in half of patients, were typically transient in nature. The pharmacokinetic profile confirmed preclinical predictions and PD parameters included a dose-dependent increase in serum soluble LAG-3 and expansion of peripheral T cells. Long-lasting disease stabilisation (>6 months) was observed in a subset of patients with acquired resistance (defined as a CR, PR or SD ≥3 months on previous PD-(L)1 treatment), but not in patients with primary resistance. Two patients remain on FS118 treatment as of 2 Jul 2020 (duration 10 and 16 months). Retrospective IHC analysis of PD-L1 and LAG-3 co-expression in the tumor was assessed as a potential biomarker associated with clinical outcome.ConclusionsWeekly treatment with FS118 was well tolerated up to 20 mg/kg and was associated with pharmacodynamic markers of FS118 activity. Encouraging signs of clinical activity were observed in highly pre-treated patients who had acquired resistance to prior PD-(L)1 therapy.Trial RegistrationRegistered at www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03440437ReferenceKraman M, Faroudi M, Allen N, Kmiecik K, Gliddon D, Seal C, Koers A, Wydro M, Winnewisser J, Young L, Tuna M, Doody J, Morrow M, Brewis N. FS118, a bispecific antibody targeting LAG-3 and PD-L1, Enhances T-Cell activation resulting in potent antitumor activity. Clin Cancer Res 2020; 26:3333–3344.

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