“Miro” Study, a FIL multicenter phase II trial combining local radiotherapy and MRD-driven immunotherapy in early-stage follicular lymphoma.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20073-e20073
Author(s):  
Alessandro Pulsoni ◽  
Maria Elena Tosti ◽  
Simone Ferrero ◽  
Stefano Luminari ◽  
Anna Marina Liberati ◽  
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e20073 Background: Early stage follicular lymphoma (FL) is usually managed with involved field radiotherapy (IFRT), allowing eradication of the disease in 40-50% of patients (pts). The aim of this multicenter phase II prospective study was to evaluate the role of minimal residual disease (MRD) in identifying pts unlikely to be cured by IFRT, for whom an immunotherapy-based consolidation could improve outcome. Methods: 110 pts with stage I/II FL were enrolled and treated with 24 Gy IFRT. Peripheral blood (PB) and bone marrow (BM) samples were centralized to the FIL (Federazione Italiani Linfomi) MRD Network of EuroMRD-certified laboratories. In BCL2/IGH+ pts at baseline, MRD was analyzed by nested PCR (NEST) and RQ-PCR (RQ) in BM and/or PB after IFRT and every 6 months over a 3-year period. Pts with positive MRD by both NEST and RQ in the BM and/or PB after IFRT or who became positive during the follow-up (FU) were treated with 8 weekly doses of the anti-CD20 MoAb ofatumumab (OFA). Primary objective: efficacy of immunotherapy in obtaining a negative MRD. Results: 49 of 106 pts were males. Median age was 55 y (29-83). 69% of pts had inguinal involvement. At baseline, 30% of pts had a BCL2/IGH rearrangement (30 MBR, 1 MBR and mcr, 1 mcr) in BM and/or PB; the concordance between compartments was 90%. All pts obtained a clinical response after IFRT, with persistence of BCL2/IGH+ cells in PB and/or BM in 60% of cases. MRD-positive pts, either after IFRT (n = 18) or in case of conversion to a positive signal during the FU (n = 7), received OFA, obtaining a conversion to MRD negativity, in 20/22 cases (91% - CI 65.1-97.1), significantly superior to the expected 50%. After a median FU of 25 months, all but 2 pts who achieved a negative MRD with OFA are still negative. A clinical relapse or progression was observed in 17 pts: 13 (18%) among the 73 “no marker” pts; 2 relapses (16%) were observed among the 12 MRD-negative pts after IFRT and 2 among the 25 treated with OFA (8%), 1 having achieved a MRD negativity and 1 not. No significant differences in PFS have so far been observed between the three groups. Conclusions: In early stage FL RT alone is often insufficient to eradicate the disease, inducing a negative MRD only in 40% of pts, long-lasting only in half of them. The primary objective of this study - MRD negativity after immunotherapy - was achieved. The strategy of an immunotherapy consolidation after IFRT in MRD-positive pts allowed to increase molecular responses. A longer FU and further studies will allow to define the impact of this MRD-driven strategy also on clinical outcome. Clinical trial information: EudraCT number: 2012-001676-11 .

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian W. Scholz ◽  
Antonello Pinto ◽  
Werner Linkesch ◽  
Ola Lindén ◽  
Andreas Viardot ◽  
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Purpose We report on a multicenter phase II trial of 90yttrium-ibritumomab-tiuxetan (90YIT) as first-line stand-alone therapy for patients with follicular lymphoma (FL). Patients and Methods Fifty-nine patients with CD20+ FL grade 1 to 3a in stages II, III, or IV, age 50 years old or older requiring therapy were enrolled. They received 90YIT according to standard procedure. If complete response (CR) or unconfirmed complete response (CRu) without evidence for minimal residual disease (MRD) 6 months after application of 90YIT was achieved, patients were observed without further intervention. The same applied to patients with partial response (PR) or with stable disease (SD). Patients with CR but with persisting MRD were to receive a consolidation treatment with rituximab. Primary end point was the clinical and molecular response rate. Secondary end points were time to progression, safety, and tolerability. Results Six months after treatment with 90YIT, 56% of the patients showed a CR or CRu and 31% achieved a PR. After a median follow-up of 30.6 months, the progression-free survival (PFS) was 26 months. There was a trend for shorter PFS in patients with increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Of the 26 patients who had CR 12 months after 90YIT, only three had relapsed. Median time to next treatment has not been reached. The most common toxicities were transient thrombocytopenia and leukocytopenia. Nonhematologic toxicities never exceeded grade 2 according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v2.0). Conclusion 90YIT is well tolerated and achieves high response rates. Patients with increased LDH tend to relapse earlier, and individuals in remission 1 year after 90YIT appear to have long- lasting responses.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (34) ◽  
pp. 3283-3290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Fangusaro ◽  
Shengjie Wu ◽  
Shannon MacDonald ◽  
Erin Murphy ◽  
Dennis Shaw ◽  
...  

PURPOSE Stratum 1 of ACNS1123 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01602666 ), a Children’s Oncology Group phase II trial, evaluated efficacy of reduced-dose and volume of radiotherapy (RT) in children and adolescents with localized nongerminomatous germ cell tumors (NGGCTs). The primary objective was to evaluate the impact of reduced RT on progression-free survival (PFS) with a goal of preserving neurocognitive function. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients received six cycles of chemotherapy with carboplatin and etoposide alternating with ifosfamide and etoposide, as used in the Children’s Oncology Group predecessor study (ACNS0122; ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00047320 ). Patients who achieved a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) with or without second-look surgery were eligible for reduced RT, defined as 30.6 Gy whole ventricular field and 54 Gy tumor-bed boost, compared with 36 Gy craniospinal irradiation plus 54 Gy tumor-bed boost used in ACNS0122. RESULTS A total of 107 eligible patients were enrolled. Median age was 10.98 years (range, 3.68 to 21.63) and 75% were male. Sixty-six of 107 (61.7%) achieved a CR or PR and proceeded to reduced RT. The 3-year PFS and overall survival and standard error values were 87.8% ± 4.04% and 92.4% ± 3.3% compared with 92% and 94.1%, respectively, in ACNS0122. There were 10 recurrences, prompting early study closure; however, after a retrospective central review, only disease in eight of 66 (12.1%) patients eligible for reduced RT subsequently progressed; six patients had distant spinal relapse alone and two had disease with combined local plus distant relapse. Serum and CSF α-fetoprotein and β-human chorionic gonadotropin levels were not associated with PFS. CONCLUSION Patients with localized NGGCT who achieved a CR or PR to chemotherapy and received reduced RT had encouraging PFS similar to patients in ACNS0122 who received full-dose craniospinal irradiation. However, the patterns of failure were distinct, with all patients having treatment failure in the spine.


Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 427-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Grant ◽  
John P. Leonard ◽  
Jeffrey L Johnson ◽  
Lale Kostakoglu ◽  
Eric Hsi ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 427 Rituximab is effective as single agent therapy in the treatment of follicular lymphoma (FL), and when combined with chemotherapy has extended remissions and survival. Epratuzumab (Immunomedics), a humanized anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody, also has single agent activity in FL, and in combination with rituximab led to durable complete responses in the treatment of patients (pts) with relapsed and refractory indolent NHL. To evaluate the hypothesis that combining a second biological agent with rituximab might improve efficacy with good tolerability, the CALGB treated 60 previously untreated pts with epratuzumab and rituximab in a multicenter phase II trial and we report here the preliminary response and toxicity findings. Rituximab was administered at 375 mg/m2 iv weekly for four weeks, then every 8 weeks for four additional doses for a total of 8 doses over 9 months. Epratuzumab, was given at 360 mg/m2 two days before the first rituximab dose to assess toxicity. From week 2 on, epratuzumab was given before the rituximab on the same day for a total of 8 doses over 9 months. Fifty-seven evaluable pts were enrolled between May 2008 and September 2009. FLIPI scores at study entry were 13 (22%) low; 28 (47.5%) intermediate; and 18 (30.5%) high. Fifty-three pts completed all therapy through month 9. One pt was taken off therapy due to progression after month 5. One pt died during induction from line sepsis. Two pts were taken off study due to adverse events, 1 during induction (grade 4 thrombosis and MI), 1 following month 5 (dyspnea, hypoxia and pulmonary NOS). All other toxicities were grade 3 or lower, including fatigue (grade 3 3%, grade 2 17%), nodal pain (grade 3 5%, grade 2 8%), and cytokine release and pruritis (grade 2, 5% each). To date, there have been 19 CRs (33.3%), 29 PRs (50.9%)(ORR 84.2%); 9 (15.8%) had stable disease. All 19 CR patients completed all treatment. The mean time to CR was 9 months. Two patients progressed after a period of stable disease, and 25 of the 29 patients who achieved PR remain in response. All 19 CRs also remain in remission at this point with a median follow-up of 0.82 years (range 0.52 to 2.0). FLIPI score was not predictive of response. The CR rate in low risk pts was 31%, 44% in intermediate risk and 18% in high risk pts. There was a trend toward higher CR rate among patients with FcgR2A His (n=10, CR 60%) and to a lower CR rate among those with FcgR2A Arg (n=14, CR 14.3%). Correlations with PET scan at week 3, with tissue biomarkers and to statin use are being analyzed. Rituximab and epratuzumab is an effective and very well tolerated regimen with an ORR of 84% in previously untreated patients with follicular lymphoma. Disclosures: Off Label Use: Use of Epratuzumab, a humanized antiCD22 monoclonal antibody in treatment of follicular lymphoma. Leonard:BiogenIDEC: Consultancy; Genentech: Consultancy; Immunomedics: Consultancy. Jones:Glaxo Smith-Kline: Consultancy; Abbott: Research Funding. Cheson:Genentech: Consultancy.


Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 3386-3386
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Yanrong Liu ◽  
Yazhen Qin ◽  
Xiao-Jun Huang

Abstract Background Recent results from our prospective multi-center study identified patients with t (8; 21) AML as high-risk according to their MRD status after the second consolidation chemotherapy and allo-HSCT can benefit this part of patients; however, the relapse rate was reported to be 22% even after allo-HSCT for those high-risk patients. To date, there have been no studies to answer the question of whether the specific fusion gene, RUNX1/RUNX1T1 can be used to further distinguish between patients with low and high risks of relapse in allo-HSCT setting, just like the already established standard for MRD measurement in CML and APL. Methods Sixty consecutive AML patients with t (8; 21) and identified as high-risk according to the criteria from our recently published report patients who received allo-HSCT were enrolled between January 2006 and January 2013. Serial MRD monitoring by RQ-PCR post HSCT was done. The impact of MRD monitoring on transplant outcomes was assessed. Results A > 3 log reduction at 1 month after HSCT in RUNX1/RUNX1T1 transcripts from diagnosis, is associated with 2-year CIR of 17% in the 88% of patients achieving it, compared with 43% in the remaining (p=.02). A > 3 log reduction at 2 months after HSCT in transcripts from diagnosis, is associated with a CIR of 9% and LFS of 66% in the 86% of patients achieving it, compared with CIR of 100% and LFS of 0% in the remaining (both p<.001). A > 3 log reduction at 3 months after HSCT in RUNX1/RUNX1T1 transcripts from diagnosis, is associated with a CIR of 11% and LFS of 73% in the 78% of patients achieving it, compared with CIR of 44% and LFS of 0% in the remaining (both p<.001). Of the 60 patients analyzed, 28 patients had positive MRD, occurring at a median of 110 days (30-540 days) after transplant. The predictive value of sequential monitoring could be demonstrated in 8 patients culminating in clinical relapse (representing 73% of all relapsing patients). The median time from MRD positivity in BM to morphological relapse was 95 days (range, 33-140 days). Conclusions A > 3 log reduction at the first 3 months after HSCT in RUNX1/RUNX1T1 transcripts from diagnosis is highly prognostic. We conclude that MRD monitoring by RQ-PCR at regular early time points post HSCT in t (8; 21) AML allows further identification of patients at high risk of relapse even after allo-HSCT and could now be incorporated in clinical trials to evaluate the role of risk directed prophylactic/preemptive therapy. This work was partly supported by The Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China £¨Grant No. 81230013£©, Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission (No.Z121107002812033) and Bejing Municipal Science & Technology Commission£¨No.Z111107067311070). Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 2966-2966
Author(s):  
Daisuke Kato ◽  
Satoshi Yoshioka ◽  
Tomohiro Yabushita ◽  
Yoshimitsu Shimomura ◽  
Yuichiro Ono ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction: Follicular lymphoma (FL) is the second most common type of non-Hodgkin cell lymphoma, and usually manifests as a disseminated disease. Bone marrow (BM) involvement, which occurs in 40-70% of cases, is often seen in follicular lymphoma and thought to be associated with less favorable prognosis. Diagnosis of BM involvement has traditionally been based on morphological findings, and BM involvement has been determined using histology alone in most clinical trials. Immunocytologic or molecular studies, such as flow cytometry (FCM) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), have become more readily available, and their usage has clearly documented minimal BM involvement reproducibly. In this study, we evaluated the impact of BM involvement detected by FCM and PCR on the outcome of patients treated for FL. Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with biopsy-proven FL between 2004 and 2015 at our institution were included in the study. All patients had received a staging bone marrow examination before treatment with immunotherapy-based regimen. Immunocytologic [FCM] and/or molecular [PCR] studies were always performed if the patients did not have morphological BM involvement. We used 4- or 6- color FCM, and performed PCR analysis of Bcl-2/IgH rearrangement and/or IgH rearrangement detected by modified BioMed-2 protocol. A total of 90 patients were included, and the median follow-up duration was 36 months (range, 6|122 months). The BM status was classified using into 3 categories: morphological, minimal, and negative BM involvement. Minimal BM involvement was defined as BM involvement detected by FCM or PCR without morphological evidence. Morphological and minimal BM involvements were detected in 37 (41%) and 38 (42%) patients, respectively. The primary outcome measure was progression-free survival (PFS). PFS curves were plotted using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared by the log-rank test. Multivariate analyses were performed using a Cox linear regression model. There were significant differences in gender, LDH levels, stage, nodal sites, and FL International Prognostic Index (FLIPI) between patients with and without morphological BM involvement (Table1). Results: The 3-year PFS rate for patients with negative BM involvement was significantly better than that for patients with minimal or morphological BM involvement (84.8% vs. 40.3% vs. 60.5%; p= 0.043) (Figure 1). There was no statistical difference in 3-year PFS between patients with morphological BM involvement and those with minimal BM involvement. The difference of 3-year PFS rate between patients with minimal BM involvement and those with negative BM involvement was significant for patients with FLIPI low-intermediate risk (88.9% vs. 51.5%; p= 0.032) and those with advanced stage disease (90.0% vs. 33.6%; p= 0.027), but there were no significant differences in patients deemed FLIPI high risk and those with limited stage disease. Multivariate analysis revealed that BM involvement, including morphological and minimal involvement, was a significant poor prognostic factor (hazard ratio 4.885 [95% confidence interval 1.16-20.56], p = 0.0305). Conclusion: At the start of treatment, bone marrow involvement was seen in most FL patients. Patients without any BM involvement had an excellent prognosis. Patients with minimal BM involvement had an equally poor prognosis as those with morphologic BM involvement. Table 1 FLIPI: Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index Table 1. FLIPI: Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index Table 2 BM state positive: including morphological and minimal bone marrow involvement. Table 2. BM state positive: including morphological and minimal bone marrow involvement. Figure Figure. Disclosures Ishikawa: Mundipharma KK: Research Funding.


2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7514-7514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan A. Pennell ◽  
Joel W. Neal ◽  
Jamie E. Chaft ◽  
Christopher G. Azzoli ◽  
Pasi A. Janne ◽  
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