A phase II trial of low-dose nab-paclitaxel for patients with previously treated or recurrent advanced gastric cancer (OGSG1302).

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 350-350
Author(s):  
Masashi Hirota ◽  
Shigeyuki Tamura ◽  
Hirokazu Taniguchi ◽  
Atsushi Takeno ◽  
Hiroshi Imamura ◽  
...  

350 Background: Paclitaxel is a key drug in second-line chemotherapy for advanced or recurrent gastric cancer (AGC) and nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-PTX) is also widely used in Japan. A previous phase II trial in Japan showed the effectiveness of nab-PTX (260 mg/m2) administered every 3 weeks (q3w) in patients with AGC with a response rate (RR) of 27.8%; however, toxicity was major concern with grade ≥3 neutropenia (49.1%) and peripheral neuropathy (23.6%). To solve this problem, we investigated the efficacy and safety of low-dose q3w nab-PTX regimen in AGC. Methods: Eligibility requirements included: aged ≥20 years, HER2-negative, histologically confirmed, unresectable or recurrent gastric adenocarcinoma, one or more prior chemotherapy containing fluoropyrimidine regimens, presence of measurable lesion(s) according to RECIST ver. 1.1, ECOG PS of 0–2, and adequate organ function. Nab-PTX was administered at a dose of 220 mg/m2 every 3 weeks. The primary endpoint was the RR. Secondary endpoints were overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), disease-control rate (DCR), incidence of adverse events, relative dose intensity and proportion of patients who received subsequent chemotherapy. Results: Thirty-three patients were enrolled from 10 institutions in Japan. Of the 32 patients treated with protocol therapy, RR (CR, PR) was 3.1% (95% CI, 0–16.2%), which was not reached the protocol-specified threshold (p = 0.966). DCR (CR, PR, SD) was 37.5% (95% CI, 21.1–56.3%), median OS and PFS were 6.3 months (95% CI, 4.4–14.2) and 2.2 months (95% CI, 1.8-3.1). Relative dose intensity was 97.8% (215 mg/m2). 62.5% of patients received subsequent chemotherapy. Most common grade ≥3 adverse events were neutropenia (38%), anemia (13%), fatigue (19%), anorexia (16%), and peripheral neuropathy (13%). Conclusions: Low-dose regimen of q3w nab-PTX was slightly less toxic, although it did not demonstrate the same effect as the original regimen in response rate. Therefore, it is not recommended for AGC in second or later line setting. Clinical trial information: UMIN 000012701.

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 2035-2043
Author(s):  
Shigeyuki Tamura ◽  
Hirokazu Taniguchi ◽  
Kazuhiro Nishikawa ◽  
Hiroshi Imamura ◽  
Junya Fujita ◽  
...  

Abstract Background For unresectable or recurrent advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (AGC), tri-weekly administration of nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-PTX) at 260 mg/m2 achieved a response rate of 27.8% in a phase II trial in Japan. However, frequent neutropenia and peripheral neuropathy limit its use in clinical settings. We, thus, conducted a single-arm phase II trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of a reduced dose (220 mg/m2) of tri-weekly nab-PTX. Methods Eligible patients included those with AGC and ECOG performance status of 0–2 who had received one or more prior chemotherapy containing fluoropyrimidine regimens. A reduced dose of nab-PTX (220 mg/m2) was administered tri-weekly. The primary endpoint was response rate (RR). Secondary endpoints were overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), disease-control rate (DCR), incidence of adverse events, relative dose intensity (RDI) and proportion of patients receiving subsequent chemotherapy. Results Among 33 patients enrolled, 32 were treated with protocol therapy. RR was 3.1% [95% confidence interval (CI), 0–16.2%], which did not reach the protocol-specified threshold (p = 0.966). DCR was 37.5% (95% CI, 21.1–56.3%). Median OS and PFS were 6.3 (95% CI, 4.4–14.2) and 2.2 (95% CI, 1.8–3.1) months, respectively. RDI was 97.8%. Twenty (62.5%) patients received subsequent chemotherapy. Toxicity was relatively mild with the most common grade ≥ 3 adverse events being neutropenia (38%), anemia (13%), fatigue (19%), anorexia (16%), and peripheral neuropathy (13%). Conclusion Tri-weekly nab-PTX with a reduced dose (220 mg/m2) is not recommended for AGC in a second-line or later setting, despite demonstrating less toxicity than at 260 mg/m2. Clinical trial registration The OGSG1302 trial was registered with UMIN-CTR as UMIN000000714.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16099-e16099
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Jing Yan ◽  
Juan Liu ◽  
Shuangshuang Li ◽  
Shanbao Gao ◽  
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e16099 Background: Immune-mediated responses against tumor antigens by checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) may be enhanced by radiotherapy and the combination may hold therapeutic promise. Pulsed low dose rate radiotherapy (PLDR) is an effective strategy for abdominal tumor by taking advantage of low dose hyper-radiosensitivity with maximizing tumor response and minimizing adverse events by radiotherapy. In this phase II study, we prospectively analyzed the response and adverse events of the combination strategy of CPIs and PLDR for abdominal metastasis of gastric cancer. Methods: Eligibility criteria included pathologically confirmed advanced gastric adenocarcinoma with abdominal metastasis. Patients received XELOX regimen chemotherapy, anti-PD-1 toripalimab, and PLDR for abdominal metastasis, prescription dose was 50-56Gy/25-28f. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR) and safety. Secondary endpoints were regional response rate (RRR) and regional controlled rate (RCR) for radiotherapy target tumor, progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). Results: Between November 2018 and June 2020, 24 patients were enrolled and included in the efficacy analysis. 13 of them were first line therapy, and 11 of them were second line therapy. The ORR was 70.8% and the combination regimen were tolerable. The RRR was 83.3% and the RCR was 95.8%. The median PFS was 11.1 months and the median OS was not yet reached. Conclusions: In this phase II clinical trial, the combination of Immunotherapy and radiotherapy provided good response and toleration for abdominal metastasis of gastric cancer. It suggested clinical efficacy of this regimen in patients with advanced gastric cancer. Clinical trial information: NCT03061162.


Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 190-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaji Kumar ◽  
Suzanne R. Hayman ◽  
Francis K. Buadi ◽  
Martha Q. Lacy ◽  
Keith Stewart ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The combination of lenalidomide and dexamethasone (Rev/Dex) has been shown to be a highly effective therapy for multiple myeloma (MM). Over half of the patients with newly diagnosed MM achieve a complete response with prolonged therapy. More recently, a phase III trial demonstrated improved survival with use of lenalidomide and low dose dexamethasone with one year survival in excess of 90%. We report the initial results from a phase II trial combining lenalidomide and low dose dexamethasone with cyclophosphamide (CRd) as initial therapy of newly diagnosed MM. Methods: The trial was initiated in July 2006 and completed the target accrual of 33 patients by July 2007. The treatment protocol consisted of lenalidomide given orally at a dose of 25 mg daily on days 1–21 of a 28-day cycle. Dexamethasone (dex) was given orally at a dose of 40 mg on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each cycle. Cyclophosphamide at a dose of 300 mg/m2 was given on days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Patients also received an aspirin once daily as thromboprophylaxis. Response was defined as a decrease in serum monoclonal (M) protein by 50% or higher and a decrease in urine M protein by at least 90% or to a level less than 200 mg/24 hours, confirmed at least 4 weeks apart. Results: The median age was 63 years (range, 44–79). Eight patients (24%) had ISS stage III disease. At this time, 19 of the 33 patients are evaluable for confirmed responses (i.e., off-study or completed at least 4 cycles of therapy). Of these, 2 achieved VGPR and 13 had a partial response giving an overall response rate of 79%. The response rate was affected by 5 of 19 patients who went off study within three cycles due to toxicities [interstitial nephritis (1 pt), multiple grade 3 toxicities including infection (1 pt) atrial fibrillation and infection (1 pt)] or alternative treatment [no response and possible renal toxicity (1 pt) and progression at 4 cycles (1 pt)]. Overall, hematological toxicity was the most common with grade 4 toxicity seen in 6 patients (20%). Non-hematological grade 3 or higher toxicities included fatigue (4 pts), thrombosis (3 pts) and renal failure (2 pts). One patient with thrombosis came off study for other toxicities, and the other two continued on study with anticoagulation. Thirteen patients (43%) had dose reductions of both cyclophosphamide and lenalidomide, most commonly due to hematological toxicity. So far, 12 patients have gone off study, 6 went to stem cell transplant, 3 due to adverse events, 1 due to disease progression and 2 patients went to alternate treatment. Conclusions: CRd has excellent activity in newly diagnosed myeloma with an estimated overall response rate of 79%. Response evaluation of the entire 33 patients will be presented at the meeting. We believe that the initial use of a 300 mg/m2 dose of cyclophosphamide resulted in 5 of the first 19 pts experiencing early toxicity and withdrawal. As a result, an expansion of the current trial is evaluating lower doses of cyclophosphamide (300 mg fixed dose). Full analysis of this study will be needed to determine if CRd can improve outcome compared to Rd.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15030-e15030
Author(s):  
Xue Meng ◽  
Jianhua Wang ◽  
Xindong Sun ◽  
Lvhua Wang ◽  
Ming Ye ◽  
...  

e15030 Background: This multicenter phase II trial investigated cetuximab add to concurrent chemoradiotherapy for Chinese patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods: Patients with unresectable locally advanced cervical, thoracic upper or mid-ESCC were eligible for this phase II trial. All patients received cetuximab (400 mg/m2 day 1 before chemoradiotherapy and 250 mg/m2 q1w × 7 weeks), paclitaxel (45 mg/m2 q1w × 7 weeks) and cisplatin (20 mg/m2 q1w × 7 weeks) with 59.4 Gy of radiation (1.8Gy/33f). The primary end point was response rate. Second end points included toxicity, overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and KRAS mutation status. Results: Forty-five previously untreated patients (36 men, 9 women; median age, 59 year; performance status 0 or 1) with ESCC were treated and evaluated for clinical and radiographic response. After therapy, 29 patients (65%) achieved a complete response, and 15 (33%) patients achieved a partial response, the response rate was 97.7%. Non-hematological adverse events were generally grade 1 or 2, and were most often rash (94.5%), mucositis (58.2%), fatigue (45.5%), nausea (41.8%) and hepatic dyfunction (40%). Hematologic adverse events included grade 3 neutropenia (32.7%) and grade 3 anemia (1.82%). The 1-year PFS and OS rates were 87.3% and 91.1%, 2-year OS were 83.02%, respectively. No mutations were detected at KRAS codons 12 or 13 in all specimens. Conclusions: Cetuximab can be safely administered with chemoradiation for Chinese patients with esophageal cancer and may improve the clinical response rate. KRAS mutations were too rare to be analyzed as a predictor of response. Clinical trial information: NCT00815308.


2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 113-113
Author(s):  
Satoshi Yuki ◽  
Yoshito Komatsu ◽  
Hiraku Fukushima ◽  
Takahide Sasaki ◽  
Yoshimitsu Kobayashi ◽  
...  

113 Background: On the basis of SPIRITS trial, S-1 plus cisplatin has been regarded as standard first-line chemotherapy for patients with advanced gastric cancer (AGC) in Japan (Koizumi W, et al. Lancet Oncol, 2008). However, conventional S-1 plus cisplatin (60mg/m2) regimen requires hospitalization for hydration. Therefore, we conducted phase II trial of S-1 plus split Cisplatin (SSP) for outpatient chemotherapy. Methods: Eligibility criteria included pathologically confirmed AGC; no prior chemotherapy; Age 20 to 75, ECOG performance status (PS) of 0 to 1; adequate organ function; and written informed consent. S-1 (40 mg/m2) was given orally, twice daily for 21 days, and cisplatin (30 mg/m2) was given intravenously on day 1 and 15, followed by 2-week rest period, within a 5-week cycle. Primary endpoint was the response rate (RR), and secondary endpoints were progression-free survival, overall survival, safety profile, and non-hospitalized survival. Results: Between Mar 2008 and Mar 2012, 40 pts were enrolled. Patients characteristics were as follows: median age 63 years (range 41-75), Male: female 30:10, PS 0:1 33:7, diffuse: intestinal 23:17. Median number of cycles was 3. The main grade 3-4 AE were neutropenia (37.5%), anemia (30%), anorexia (30%) and fatigue (15%). These toxicities were safely managed. The median relative dose intensity of S-1 was 0.782, and cisplatin was 0.824. Response rate was 57.5% (95%CI 42.2-72.8%) and disease control rate was 90.0%. Median progression-free survival was 6.1 months (95%C.I. 3.0-9.1 months) and median survival time was 15.8 months (95%C.I. 12.7-18.8 months). Conclusions: SSP showed comparable tolerability and efficacy to SPIRITS trial. In addition, most patients underwent the treatment without hospitalization. SSP may be one of practical alternatives for AGC.


1988 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Cazap ◽  
Roberto Estevez ◽  
Mario Bruno ◽  
Daniel Levy ◽  
Carlos Algamiz ◽  
...  

Patients with locally advanced or metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma received an i.v. bolus of 4′-epi-doxorubicin, 75/mg/m2/cycle, every 21 days. Partial responses were observed in 5 of 23 evaluable patients (21.7%). Treatment was generally well tolerated and toxicity was mild. The response rate to epirubicin appears to be very similar to that reported for doxorubicin. Larger doses of epirubicin could be safely used in future studies, and further evaluation of epirubicin in phase III trials is indicated.


1998 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 2739-2744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Bécouarn ◽  
M Ychou ◽  
M Ducreux ◽  
C Borel ◽  
F Bertheault-Cvitkovic ◽  
...  

PURPOSE To evaluate the objective tumor response rate and safety profile of oxaliplatin when administered to patients with previously untreated metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 39 patients were entered onto this phase II trial. One patient was excluded for having had a second cancer, so the study was based on 38 patients. Patients were treated with oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 as a 2-hour infusion on day 1, every 21 days. Patients were assessed for response every three courses. All clinical and radiologic data were reviewed by an external panel of experts, with their assessment being considered definitive. RESULTS Nine partial responses (PRs) were observed (response rate, 24.3%; 95% confidence interval, 11.8% to 41.2%). The median duration of response was 216+ days. Fifteen patients (40.5%) had stable disease and 13 (35.2%) had progressive disease. The median progression-free survival time for all patients was 126+ days (range, 21 to 447+). The main toxicity was peripheral sensory neuropathy. Grade 3 neurotoxicity (National Cancer Institute common toxicity criteria [NCI-CTC]) was reported in 13%. Hematologic and gastrointestinal toxicities were mild. The incidence of grade 3 neutropenia was 5.2%, while that of grade 3 or 4 thrombopenia was 7.9%. Vomiting (grade 3 or 4) occurred in 7.9% of patients and grade 3 diarrhea in 2.6%. CONCLUSION This phase II study provides clear evidence of the safety and efficacy of oxaliplatin monotherapy at this dose and schedule in patients with previously untreated metastatic colorectal carcinoma.


2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1050-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Garcia Garcia ◽  
Ana de Juan Ferré ◽  
Cesar Mendiola ◽  
Maria-Pilar Barretina-Ginesta ◽  
Lydia Gaba Garcia ◽  
...  

BackgroundBevacizumab is an approved treatment after primary debulking surgery for ovarian cancer. However, there is limited information on bevacizumab added to neoadjuvant chemotherapy before interval debulking surgery.ObjectiveTo evaluate neoadjuvant bevacizumab in a randomized phase II trial.MethodsPatients with newly diagnosed stage III/IV high-grade serous/endometrioid ovarian cancer were randomized to receive four cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with or without ≥3 cycles of bevacizumab 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks. After interval debulking surgery, all patients received post-operative chemotherapy (three cycles) and bevacizumab for 15 months. The primary end point was complete macroscopic response rate at interval debulking surgery.ResultsOf 68 patients randomized, 64 completed four neoadjuvant cycles; 22 of 33 (67%) in the chemotherapy-alone arm and 31 of 35 (89%) in the bevacizumab arm (p=0.029) underwent surgery. The complete macroscopic response rate did not differ between treatment arms in either the intention-to-treat population of 68 patients (6.1% vs 5.7%, respectively; p=0.25) or the 55 patients who underwent surgery (8.3% vs 6.5%; p=1.00). There was no difference in complete cytoreduction rate or progression-free survival between the treatment arms. During neoadjuvant therapy, grade ≥3 adverse events were more common with chemotherapy alone than with bevacizumab (61% vs 29%, respectively; p=0.008). Intestinal (sub)occlusion, fatigue/asthenia, abdominal infection, and thrombocytopenia were less frequent with bevacizumab. The incidence of grade ≥3 adverse events was 9% in the control arm versus 16% in the experimental arm in the month after surgery.ConclusionsAdding three to four pre-operative cycles of bevacizumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy for unresectable disease did not improve the complete macroscopic response rate or surgical outcome, but improved surgical operability without increasing toxicity. These results support the early integration of bevacizumab in carefully selected high-risk patients requiring neoadjuvant chemotherapy for initially unresectable ovarian cancer.


2005 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
pp. 720-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keun-Wook Lee ◽  
Seock-Ah Im ◽  
Tak Yun ◽  
Eun Kee Song ◽  
Im il Na ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (20) ◽  
pp. 2035-2043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meletios Dimopoulos ◽  
Katja Weisel ◽  
Niels W.C.J. van de Donk ◽  
Karthik Ramasamy ◽  
Barbara Gamberi ◽  
...  

Purpose Renal impairment (RI) limits treatment options in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). Here, we prospectively studied pomalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone (LoDEX) in patients with RRMM and moderate or severe RI, including those receiving hemodialysis. Patients and Methods MM-013, a noncomparative, European phase II trial, enrolled three patient cohorts: moderate RI (cohort A; estimated glomerular filtration rate, 30 to < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2); severe RI (cohort B; estimated glomerular filtration rate, < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2); and severe RI that requires hemodialysis (cohort C). Patients received pomalidomide 4 mg/d on days 1 to 21 and LoDEX 20 or 40 mg once per week in 28-day cycles. The primary end point was overall response rate. Results Of 81 enrolled patients (33, 34, and 14 patients in cohorts A, B, and C, respectively), 13 were still receiving treatment at data cutoff (January 28, 2017). Overall response rates were 39.4%, 32.4%, and 14.3%, with a median duration of response of 14.7 months, 4.6 months, and not estimable, respectively. Of importance, 100%, 79.4%, and 78.6% of patients, respectively, achieved disease control. With a median follow-up of 8.6 months, median overall survival was 16.4 months, 11.8 months, and 5.2 months, respectively. Complete renal responses were observed only in cohort A (18.2%), and no patients in cohort C became hemodialysis independent. Grade 3 and 4 hematologic treatment-emergent adverse events and pomalidomide discontinuations as a result of treatment-emergent adverse events occurred more frequently in cohort C. Pomalidomide pharmacokinetics were comparable among the three renal cohorts. Conclusion Pomalidomide 4 mg/d plus LoDEX is efficacious in patients with RRMM with moderate or severe RI, including those who had more advanced disease and required hemodialysis. The safety profile was acceptable among the three groups, and no new safety signals were observed.


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