Pembrolizumab for advanced anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC): Results from the multicohort, phase II KEYNOTE-158 study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1-1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelien Marabelle ◽  
Philippe Alexandre Cassier ◽  
Marwan Fakih ◽  
Tormod Kyrre Guren ◽  
Antoine Italiano ◽  
...  

1 Background: For patients (pts) with ASCC, second-line or later treatment options have been limited. Pembrolizumab (pembro), an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, has demonstrated antitumor activity in several tumor types (including ASCC) in the multicohort phase 1b KEYNOTE-028 study. KEYNOTE-158 (NCT02628067) is an open-label, phase 2, multicohort study that evaluates antitumor activity and safety of pembro in pts with previously treated advanced cancer. Results from the ASCC cohort are presented. Methods: Eligible pts were ≥18 y with histologically/cytologically documented metastatic and/or unresectable ASCC with prior treatment failure on or intolerance to standard first-line therapy, measurable disease per RECIST v1.1, ECOG PS of ≤1, and evaluable tissue sample for PD-L1 and biomarker analysis. PD-L1 expression was assessed by the PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay (Agilent Technologies). Pts received pembro 200 mg Q3W until disease progression, unacceptable AE, or completion of 35 cycles. The primary endpoint was ORR per RECIST v1.1 (assessed every 9 wk for 12 mo, then every 12 wk thereafter) by independent central review. Secondary endpoints were DOR, OS, PFS and safety. Results: 112 pts with ASCC were enrolled (81.3% women; median age, 61 y [range 32–79]; ≥2 prior therapies, 73.2%). At database cutoff (Dec 6, 2018) 10 pts (8.9%) had completed 35 cycles and 102 discontinued; median follow-up was 12.0 mo (range, 0.8–33.0) Five pts had CR and 8 had PR; ORR was 11.6% (95% CI, 6.3–19.0). Median DOR was not reached (range, 6.0+ to 29.1+ mo). Responses occurred in 11/75 pts (14.7%) with PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥1 and 2/30 pts (6.7%) with PD-L1 CPS < 1. Among all pts, median OS was 12.0 mo (95% CI, 9.1–15.4), and median PFS was 2.0 mo (95% CI, 2.0–2.1). 68 (60.7%) pts had treatment-related AEs, including 21 (18.8%) who had grade 3–5 events; there were no treatment-related deaths. 4 pts (3.6%) discontinued due to treatment-related AEs. 27 pts (24.1%) had immune-mediated AEs/infusion reactions. Conclusions: Pembro demonstrated antitumor activity and manageable toxicity in pts with heavily pretreated advanced ASCC, regardless of PD-L1 status. Clinical trial information: NCT02628067.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS597-TPS597
Author(s):  
Milind M. Javle ◽  
Walid Labib Shaib ◽  
Stephan Braun ◽  
Marc Engelhardt ◽  
Mitesh J. Borad ◽  
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TPS597 Background: Deregulation of the FGFR signaling pathway is implicated in various cancers. In iCCA, FGFR genetic aberrations include FGFR2 fusions and, less commonly, FGFR2 M/A. iCCA prognosis is poor, and chemotherapeutic and targeted treatment options are limited. While FGFR2 fusions are acknowledged oncogenic drivers, the oncogenic potential of FGFR2 M/A is less well defined. Derazantinib (DZB) is an investigational, oral small-molecule kinase inhibitor with activity against FGFR1, 2 and 3, which demonstrated antitumor activity in patients with unresectable iCCA with FGFR2 fusions. Based on preliminary efficacy data demonstrating durable responses of > 6 months and a clinically meaningful progression-free survival in a subset of iCCA patients harboring FGFR2 M/A (NCT01752920), the multicenter, multicohort open-label phase 2 study FIDES-01 is evaluating the effect of DZB in separate cohorts of iCCA patients with FGFR2 fusions or FGFR2 M/A. Methods: The new cohort evaluates 300 mg once daily dosing of DZB in patients with unresectable iCCA with FGFR2 M/A per liquid or tissue biopsy-based next generation sequencing and at least one previous systemic therapy. Treatment will continue until progressive disease, intolerance, withdrawal of informed consent, or death. Using a Simon’s two-stage design, the primary endpoint to assess the antitumor activity of DZB is the proportion of patients with PFS at 3 months (PFS3; per RECIST 1.1 central review). Secondary objectives are evaluation of median PFS, objective response rate, duration of response, safety profile, quality of life (incl., QLQ-C30, QLQ-BIL21, EQ-5D), and symptom response from baseline. Current status: The study was initiated in July 2019 with planned enrollment of 43 patients with confirmed FGFR2 M/A. Clinical trial information: NCT03230318.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1088-1088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Adams ◽  
Sherene Loi ◽  
Deborah Toppmeyer ◽  
David W. Cescon ◽  
Michele De Laurentiis ◽  
...  

1088 Background: Standard first-line treatment for mTNBC is chemotherapy. However, outcomes are poor, and new treatment options are needed. Cohort B of KEYNOTE-086 (NCT02447003) assessed the safety and antitumor activity of pembrolizumab as first-line therapy for patients (pts) with PD-L1–positive mTNBC. Methods: Men and women with centrally confirmed mTNBC, no prior systemic anticancer therapy for metastatic disease, ECOG PS 0-1, and a tumor PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥1% received pembrolizumab 200 mg Q3W for 24 mo or until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or investigator or pt decision. Tumor imaging was performed Q9W for 12 mo and Q12W thereafter. Clinically stable pts with PD could remain on pembrolizumab until PD was confirmed on subsequent assessment. Primary end point was safety. Secondary end points included ORR, DOR, and PFS (RECIST v1.1, central review). Planned enrollment was 80 pts. This analysis included all pts who had ≥18 wk of follow-up as of Nov 10, 2016. Results: 79 of the first 137 pts with PD-L1–evaluable tumors (58%) had PD-L1 CPS ≥1%. Of the first 52 pts enrolled, 100% were women, median age was 53 y, 40% had elevated LDH, 69% had visceral metastases, and 87% received prior (neo)adjuvant therapy. After a median follow-up of 7.0 mo (range 4.4-12.5), 15 (29%) pts remained on pembrolizumab. Treatment-related AEs occurred in 37 (71%) pts, most commonly fatigue (31%), nausea (15%), and diarrhea (13%). 4 (8%) pts experienced 5 grade 3-4 treatment-related AEs: back pain, fatigue, hyponatremia, hypotension, and migraine (n = 1 each). No pts died or discontinued pembrolizumab due to an AE. ORR was 23% (95% CI 14%-36%). Best overall response was CR in 4%, PR in 19%, SD in 17%, PD in 58%, and not assessed in 2%. Median time to response was 8.7 wk (range 8.1-17.7). Median DOR was 8.4 mo (range, 2.1+ to 8.4), with 8 (67%) responses ongoing at cutoff. Median PFS was 2.1 mo (95% CI, 2.0-3.9); estimated 6-mo PFS rate was 29%. Conclusions: Data from the first 52 pts enrolled in KEYNOTE-086 cohort B suggest that pembrolizumab monotherapy has a manageable safety profile and promising antitumor activity as first-line therapy for PD-L1–positive mTNBC. Clinical trial information: NCT02447003.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5504-5504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoine Hollebecque ◽  
Tim Meyer ◽  
Kathleen N. Moore ◽  
Jean-Pascal H. Machiels ◽  
Jacques De Greve ◽  
...  

5504 Background: Treatment options for cervical, vaginal, and vulvar (GYN) cancers are limited after first-line therapy. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with squamous cell carcinomas of the cervix (≥90%) and vulva/vagina (40–70%), and may elicit an immune reaction. Programmed death (PD)-1 and its major ligand PD-L1 are expressed in GYN cancers and inhibit immune responses. Nivolumab disrupts PD-1–mediated signaling, restoring antitumor immunity. Methods: In CheckMate 358 (NCT02488759), an ongoing multicohort study of 5 virus-associated cancers, PD-L1–unselected adults with R/M GYN cancers, ECOG PS 0–1, and ≤2 prior systemic therapies for R/M disease were eligible to receive nivolumab 240 mg every 2 weeks until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Primary endpoints were objective response rate (ORR) and safety; secondary endpoints were duration of response (DoR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). Results: Of 24 treated patients (pts), 19 had cervical and 5 had vaginal or vulvar cancer; median age was 51 y. At a median follow-up of 31 wks (range: 6–38), ORR was 20.8% (Table), and disease control rate (ORR + SD) was 70.8%. All responses were in pts with cervical cancer (ORR, 26.3%) and were observed regardless of PD-L1 or HPV status or number of prior R/M therapies. Median PFS was 5.5 mo (95% CI: 3.5, NR); median OS was NR. Conclusions: Nivolumab demonstrated encouraging clinical activity in pts with cervical cancer and a manageable safety profile in virus-associated GYN cancers, supporting further evaluation in these pts. Updated clinical and biomarker data to be presented. Clinical trial information: NCT02488759. [Table: see text]


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6025-6025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie E. Bauman ◽  
Nabil F. Saba ◽  
Trisha Michel Wise-Draper ◽  
Douglas Adkins ◽  
Paul E. O'Brien ◽  
...  

6025 Background: CDX-3379, an anti-ErbB3 monoclonal antibody with a half-life-extending YTE modification in its Fc region, binds a unique epitope that locks ErbB3 in an inactive form and inhibits ErbB3 signaling, the latter implicated in tumor growth/resistance to anticancer therapies. CDX-3379 enhances antitumor activity of targeted therapies in preclinical models. In a Phase 1 clinical study, CDX-3379 was well-tolerated alone and in combination with cetuximab. A durable complete response (CR) to CDX-3379 + cetuximab was observed (8.3 months) in a patient (pt) with cetuximab-refractory HNSCC (Falchook ASCO 2016). Methods: This open-label phase 2 study (NCT03254927) was designed to enroll up to 30 pts with advanced, HPV-, HNSCC, previously treated with cisplatin, anti-PD-1 antibodies, and cetuximab-resistant (progression within 6 months), according to a Simon’s 2-stage design (13 evaluable pts in Stage 1 with ≥1 objective response allows enrollment of 14 more pts in 2nd stage). Pts receive CDX-3379 (initial dose 12 mg/kg IV every 21 days) + cetuximab (loading dose 400 mg/m2; 250 mg/m2 IV weekly) until disease progression/toxicity. Endpoints include objective response rate (primary), progression-free and overall survival, safety, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and exploratory biomarkers. Results: Stage 1 accrual is complete with 14 evaluable pts treated. All pts were heavily pretreated; prior therapies included surgery (10/14) and chemotherapy (13/14). All pts had prior radiation, cetuximab and PD-1 targeted therapy. One confirmed ongoing CR (8.1+ months) was observed. 7/14 pts experienced stable disease (SD), including 4 with tumor shrinkage (8-27.5% reduction). Three pts continue treatment. Treatment-related adverse events were generally grade 1-2 and included diarrhea (53%), hypokalemia (20%), prolonged QT interval (13%) and rash (13%). Conclusions: CDX-3379 in combination with cetuximab is well tolerated with the primary toxicity of diarrhea. Signs of antitumor activity were observed in these cetuximab-resistant HNSCC pts, including an ongoing, durable CR. Complete stage 1 results will be presented. Clinical trial information: NCT03254927.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1032-1032 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Gradishar ◽  
D. Krasnojon ◽  
S. Cheporov ◽  
A. Makhson ◽  
G. Manikhas ◽  
...  

1032 Background: 130-nM albumin-bound (nab™) paclitaxel combines paclitaxel with albumin without solvents or altering either component. A cross analysis of 2 clinical trials comparing solvent-based (SB) paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 q3w to nab- paclitaxel (Gradishar et al, JCO, 2005) and SB docetaxel (Jones et al, JCO, 2005) suggested comparable antitumor activity between nab-paclitaxel and SB docetaxel and better tolerability with nab-paclitaxel in pts with MBC. The aim of this study was to compare the toxicity and antitumor activity of 3 regimens of nab-paclitaxel (q3w and 2 weekly) with each other and that of SB docetaxel in MBC. Methods: In this open-label study, first-line pts with MBC were randomly assigned to nab-paclitaxel 300 mg/m2 q3w (A); nab-paclitaxel 100 mg/m2 (B) or 150 mg/m2 (C) days 1, 8, and 15, q28 days (q 3/4 w); or SB docetaxel 100 mg/m2 q3w (D). The primary endpoints were overall response rate (complete response + partial response, evaluated q8w) and toxicity. Progression-free survival (PFS) was also determined. Results: 302 pts (median age, 54 years; 99% Caucasian; 75% postmenopausal; ECOG PS =2 [94% =1]) either had at least 2 response assessments (94%) or had discontinued due to PD (6%). The efficacy results are shown in the Table . Neutropenia (N) was greater with D than with A, B, or C (p < 0.001). Grade 4 N was: A) 4%, B) 3%, C) 7%, and D) 74%. Febrile neutropenia (FN) was: A) 1%, B) 1%, C) 1%, and D) 7%. Gr 3 peripheral neuropathy was: A) 14%, B) 7%, C) 12%, and D) 5%. Conclusions: The response rates of q3w nab-paclitaxel and solvent-based docetaxel were comparable. Q 3/4 W nab-paclitaxel resulted in higher response rates than solvent-based docetaxel. Grade 4 N and FN were less frequent with nab-paclitaxel as compared with solvent-based docetaxel. To date, all 3 nab-paclitaxel regimens have a longer PFS than SB docetaxel although the data are not yet mature (33% of events). Final data for a radiological review of response data, PFS, and toxicity will be presented. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 410-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard J. Escudier ◽  
Sergio Bracarda ◽  
José Pablo Maroto Rey ◽  
Cezary Szczylik ◽  
Paul D. Nathan ◽  
...  

410 Background: Prospectively collected data evaluating therapy for papillary mRCC are limited. RAPTOR (NCT00688753) evaluated the efficacy and safety of EVE as first-line therapy for papillary mRCC. Methods: Eligible pts had histologically confirmed type 1 or 2 papillary mRCC, ECOG PS ≤1, and no previous systemic therapy for mRCC. Central histology review was mandatory. EVE 10 mg/d was given until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. The primary end point was the PFS rate at 6 months assessed per RECIST 1.0 (central review) in the first 44 pts of the per-protocol population (PPFF; lack of centrally confirmed papillary histology was a protocol violation). Secondary end points included PFS, OS, and safety. Sensitivity (per protocol [PP] and ITT populations), supportive (local review), and subgroup (type 1 and 2 histology) analyses were performed. Results: 92 pts enrolled (median age, 60 y; 78% men). Among pts with papillary RCC per local review (99%), 58% had type 2 and 16% had type 1 (25% missing). Central review confirmed papillary histology in 76% of pts, 59% with type 2 and 33% with type 1 (9% missing). Reasons for discrepancies will be presented. Efficacy results are shown (Table). In the safety population (n=92), the most common grade ≥3 AEs were asthenia (11%), anemia (5%), and fatigue (5%). Conclusions: The RAPTOR study showed that EVE was well tolerated by and provided clinical benefit to pts with both type 1 and type 2 papillary mRCC, although both PFS and OS were longer in type 1. These results support further evaluation of EVE for pts with papillary mRCC. Clinical trial information: NCT00688753. [Table: see text]


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4020-4020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelien Marabelle ◽  
Philippe Alexandre Cassier ◽  
Marwan Fakih ◽  
Steven Chuan-Hao Kao ◽  
Dorte Nielsen ◽  
...  

4020 Background: Patients (pts) with anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) have poor outcomes and few treatment options. We report a pooled analysis of pembrolizumab (pembro) antitumor activity and safety in the ASCC cohorts of the multicohort studies KEYNOTE-028 (NCT02054806; phase 1b) and KEYNOTE-158 (NCT02628067; phase 2), providing a robust sample size and longer follow-up. Methods: Eligible pts were aged ≥18 y with histologically/cytologically confirmed metastatic/unresectable ASCC, had prior failure of/intolerance to standard therapy or no standard therapy options, measurable disease (RECIST v1.1), ECOG PS 0/1, and a tissue sample evaluable for PD-L1/biomarkers (KEYNOTE-028 required PD-L1 positivity). Baseline PD-L1 expression was assessed using a prototype IHC assay (QualTek) in KEYNOTE-028 and the PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay (Agilent Technologies) in KEYNOTE-158. Pts received pembro 10 mg/kg Q2W (KEYNOTE-028) or 200 mg Q3W (KEYNOTE-158) for 2 y or until PD/unacceptable AEs. The primary endpoint in both studies was ORR (per RECIST v1.1). Secondary endpoints were duration of response (DOR), PFS, OS, and safety. Results: 137 pts with ASCC were treated in KEYNOTE-028 (n = 25) or KEYNOTE-158 (n = 112) and were included in this analysis (median age, 61 y; 83.2% women; 73.0% had PD-L1–positive tumors). Median follow-up was 11.7 mo; 124 pts (90.5%) had discontinued treatment. ORR (95% CI) was 10.9% (6.3%–17.4%). 8 pts had CR and 7 had PR. ORR (95% CI) by PD-L1 status was 14.0% (7.9%–22.4%) in the PD-L1 positive group and 3.3% (0.1%–17.2%) in the PD-L1 negative group. Among all treated pts, median DOR was not reached (range, 6.0+ to 57.5+ mo). By Kaplan-Meier estimation, 84.6% of responders had a DOR ≥24 mo. Median PFS was 2.1 mo (95% CI, 2.0–2.1) and median OS was 11.7 mo (95% CI, 8.8–14.5). The 12-mo PFS and OS rates were 14.5% and 47.4%. 85 pts (62.0%) had +1 treatment-related AE, 24 pts (17.5%) with grade 3–4 events (no grade 5 events). 32 pts (23.4%) had immune-mediated AEs; 2 pts (1.5%) had infusion related reactions. Conclusions: In pts with previously treated advanced ASCC, pembro showed durable antitumor activity, particularly in pts with PD-L1–positive tumors, and manageable toxicity. Clinical trial information: NCT02054806 (KEYNOTE-028), NCT02628067 (KEYNOTE-158) .


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4030-4030
Author(s):  
Hyun Cheol Cheol Chung ◽  
Zarnie Lwin ◽  
Carlos A. Gomez-Roca ◽  
Federico Longo ◽  
Eduardo Yanez ◽  
...  

4030 Background: Lenvatinib, an anti-angiogenic multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in combination with the anti‒PD-1 antibody pembrolizumab, has demonstrated promising antitumor activity with manageable safety in the first- or second-line in a phase 2 trial of patients with advanced gastric cancer. LEAP-005 (NCT03797326) is a phase 2, multicohort, nonrandomized, open-label study evaluating efficacy and safety of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab in patients with previously treated advanced solid tumors; here, we present findings from the gastric cancer cohort of LEAP-005. Methods: Eligible patients were aged ≥18 years with histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic and/or unresectable gastric cancer, received at least 2 prior lines of therapy, had measurable disease per RECIST v1.1, ECOG PS of 0‒1, and provided a tissue sample evaluable for PD-L1 expression. Patients received lenvatinib 20 mg once daily plus pembrolizumab 200 mg Q3W for up to 35 cycles of pembrolizumab (approximately 2 years) or until confirmed disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or withdrawal of consent. Treatment with lenvatinib could continue beyond 2 years in patients experiencing clinical benefit. Primary endpoints were ORR (per RECIST v1.1 by blinded independent central review) and safety. Secondary endpoints included disease control rate (DCR; comprising CR, PR, and SD), duration of response (DOR), PFS, and OS. Tumor imaging was performed Q9W from treatment initiation for 54 weeks, then Q12W to week 102, and Q24W thereafter. Results: 31 patients were enrolled in the gastric cancer cohort; 87% were male, 58% were aged < 65 years, and 71% had PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥1. Median time from first dose to data cutoff (April 10, 2020) was 7.0 months (range, 1.9‒11.9); 19 patients (61%) had discontinued treatment. ORR was 10% (95% CI, 2‒26); 1 patient had CR (3%), and 2 had a PR (6%). 12 patients (39%) had SD. Median DOR was not reached (range, 2.1+ to 2.3+ months). DCR was 48% (95% CI, 30‒67). Median PFS was 2.5 months (95% CI, 1.8‒4.2). Median OS was 5.9 months (95% CI, 2.6‒8.7). 28 patients (90%) had treatment-related AEs, including 13 patients (42%) with grade 3‒5 AEs. 1 patient had a treatment-related AE that led to death (hemorrhage). 8 patients (26%) had immune-mediated AEs: hypothyroidism (n = 5), hyperthyroidism (n = 2), and pneumonitis (n = 1). There were no infusion-related reactions. Conclusions: In patients with advanced gastric cancer who received 2 prior lines of therapy, lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab demonstrated promising antitumor activity and a manageable safety profile. Based on these data, enrollment in the gastric cancer cohort has been expanded to 100 patients. Clinical trial information: NCT03797326.


Haematologica ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Moreno ◽  
Richard Greil ◽  
Fatih Demirkan ◽  
Alessandra Tedeschi ◽  
Bertrand Anz ◽  
...  

iLLUMINATE is a randomized, open-label phase 3 study of ibrutinib plus obinutuzumab (n=113) versus chlorambucil plus obinutuzumab (n=116) as first-line therapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma. Eligible patients were aged ≥65 years, or


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