Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients (pts) with advanced gastric cancer/gastroesophageal junction cancer (GC/GEJC) or esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC): Interim results of nivolumab plus chemotherapy (N+C) versus (C) from CheckMate 649.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4066-4066
Author(s):  
Lucjan Wyrwicz ◽  
Elena Elimova ◽  
Steven I. Blum ◽  
Hong Xiao ◽  
Eric Davenport ◽  
...  

4066 Background: CheckMate 649 (NCT02872116) is a randomized, open label phase 3 study in first line (1L) GC/GEJC/EAC. Prespecified interim results showed statistically significant improvement in overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) for N+C vs C in all randomized pts and pts whose tumors expressed programmed death-ligand 1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥ 5. We present interim HRQOL results for CPS ≥ 5 pts, included as exploratory in the study. Methods: HRQOL was assessed using EQ-5D-3L (EQ-5D) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Gastric Cancer (FACT-Ga). Assessments were performed at baseline (BL), every 6 weeks during treatment, and during follow-up. Change from BL EQ-5D Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Utility Index (UI) and FACT-Ga scores were analyzed using mixed models. Time to first symptom deterioration (TTSD), time until definitive deterioration (TuDD), and time to improvement (TTI) were estimated with Kaplan-Meier estimators and stratified Cox models; deterioration/improvement was based on prespecified meaningful change thresholds. Results: 1,581 pts were randomized to N+C (n = 789) and C (n = 792); of those, 955 pts had CPS ≥ 5 (N+C [n = 473] and C [n = 482]). Among 821 pts with BL and post BL PROs (N+C [n = 421] and C [n = 400]), BL scores for FACT-Ga total were similar for N+C and C. Least-squares mean differences from BL favored N+C at most visits for EQ-5D and FACT-Ga total and GaCS, and were comparable for other FACT subscales (data not shown). TTI largely favored N+C (most hazard ratios (HR) > 1) but was not significantly different between treatments. For TTSD, pts treated with N+C had decreased risk of deterioration (HR < 1) in EQ-5D UI, FACT-Ga total, and GaCS. TuDD showed statistically significant delays in deterioration (HR with confidence intervals [CI] < 1) for all scores. Conclusions: Pts with 1L GC/GEJC/EAC experienced better HRQOL with N+C compared with C alone. Change from BL in EQ-5D and FACT-Ga total and GaCS favored N+C at most visits. N+C decreased deterioration risk compared to C with OS and PFS improvement, suggesting favorable benefits in 1L GC/GEJC/EAC pts with CPS ≥ 5. Clinical trial information: NCT02872116. [Table: see text]

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (28_suppl) ◽  
pp. 167-167
Author(s):  
Elena Elimova ◽  
Lucjan Wyrwicz ◽  
Steven I. Blum ◽  
Hong Xiao ◽  
Mingshun Li ◽  
...  

167 Background: CheckMate 649 (NCT02872116) is a randomized, open label phase 3 study in first line (1L) treatment of pts with advanced GC/GEJC/EAC. Primary analysis results showed statistically significant improvement in overall survival (OS) for NIVO+chemo vs. chemo in all randomized pts. We present HRQOL results for these pts, included as an exploratory study objective. Methods: HRQOL was assessed using EQ-5D-3L (EQ-5D) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Gastric Cancer (FACT-Ga). Assessments were performed at baseline (BL), every 6 weeks during treatment and during follow-up. Change from BL EQ-5D Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Utility Index (UI) and FACT-Ga scores were analyzed using mixed models. Time to first symptom deterioration (TTSD), time until definitive deterioration (TuDD), and time to improvement (TTI) were estimated with Kaplan-Meier estimators and stratified Cox models; deterioration/improvement was based on prespecified meaningful change thresholds. Results: 1581 pts were randomized to NIVO+chemo (n = 789) or chemo (n = 792). Among 1359 pts with BL and post-BL patient-reported outcomes (NIVO+chemo, n = 693; chemo, n = 666), BL scores for FACT-Ga total were similar between treatment groups. Least squares mean differences from BL favored NIVO+chemo at most visits for EQ-5D, FACT-Ga total, and Gastric Cancer Subscale (GaCS), and were comparable for other subscales (not shown). TTI generally favored NIVO+chemo (most HR > 1) but was not significantly different between arms. TTSD was longer in NIVO+chemo arm compared with chemo alone (all HRs < 1), except for Emotional Well-Being (WB); only GaCS and FACT-Ga total were significantly different between arms. TuDD showed statistically significant delays in deterioration (HR with CI < 1) for all scores expect Social WB. Conclusions: Compared with chemo alone, the addition of NIVO to chemo maintained HRQoL with a decreased risk of symptom deterioration in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic GC/GEJC/EAC. Together with improved OS, these data support NIVO+chemo as a new 1L standard treatment for GC/GEJC/EAC. Clinical trial information: NCT02872116. [Table: see text]


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS8112-TPS8112
Author(s):  
Sagar Lonial ◽  
Paul Gerard Guy Richardson ◽  
Philippe Moreau ◽  
Robert Z. Orlowski ◽  
Jesùs F. San-Miguel ◽  
...  

TPS8112 Background: MM remains incurable and patients (pts) typically relapse or become refractory to current treatments. Novel regimens are needed to improve pt outcomes. Elo is a humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody targeting the cell surface glycoprotein CS1, which is highly expressed on >95% of MM cells. Len/Dex is approved for treatment of relapsed MM and an objective response rate (ORR) of ~60% was reported in phase III trials of this combination in RR MM. In a phase II study (N=73) of Elo (10 or 20 mg/kg) in combination with Len/Dex in pts with RR MM, the 10 mg/kg group (n=36) demonstrated an ORR of 92% and median progression-free survival (PFS) that was not reached after a median follow-up of 14.1 months. Encouraging activity was seen in patients with high-risk cytogenetics and/or stage 2-3 disease. Based on these data, a randomized, open-label phase III trial has been initiated to determine if the addition of Elo to Len/Dex will improve PFS in patients with RR MM compared with Len/Dex alone. Methods: Pts (N=640) with RR MM and 1-3 prior therapies are eligible, including pts with mild or moderate renal impairment. Pts are randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive 28-day cycles of Len 25 mg PO (days 1-21) and Dex 40 mg PO (days 1, 8, 15 and 22) with or without Elo. Elo dose and schedule is 10 mg/kg IV on days 1, 8, 15, 22 in the first 2 cycles and on days 1 and 15 in subsequent cycles. Dex 8 mg IV + 28 mg PO is used during the weeks with Elo. Treatment will continue until disease progression, death, or withdrawal of consent. Patients will be followed for tumor response every 4 weeks until progressive disease and then survival every 12 weeks. The primary endpoint is PFS (90% power for a hazard ratio [experimental to control arm] of 0.74) and the secondary endpoints are ORR and overall survival. Exploratory endpoints are safety, time to response, duration of response, time to subsequent therapy, health-related quality of life, and pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity of Elo. Potential biomarkers will also be assessed. As of January 10th, 2012, 107 pts were enrolled and 68 pts were treated. NCT01239797.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e001279
Author(s):  
Yan Song ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Qun Li ◽  
Xinjun Liang ◽  
Shu Zhang ◽  
...  

BackgroundIrinotecan is used as second-line treatment in advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) cancer. The role of anti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) antibody plus irinotecan, in this setting and population is unclear.MethodsThis multicenter, open-label, single-arm, phase II trial was conducted in 11 Chinese hospitals. Eligible patients had histologically confirmed advanced G/GEJ cancer that refractory to, or intolerant of, first-line chemotherapy with a platinum and/or fluoropyrimidine. Subjects received HX008 200 mg intravenously every 3 weeks plus irinotecan 160 mg/m2 intravenously every 2 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary end point was objective response rate (ORR) as assessed according to Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors V.1.1.ResultsBetween October 2018 and September 2019, a total of 58 patients with advanced G/GEJ cancer were enrolled in this study. Median follow-up was 10.5 months (range 7.4–18.9) months. Confirmed ORR was observed in 16 patients, for an ORR of 27.6% (95% CI 16.1% to 39.1%); 19 patients experienced stable disease, leading to a disease control rate of 60.3% (95% CI 46.4% to 73.0%). ORR in patients with PD-ligand 1 (L1) positive (Combined Positive Score (CPS) ≥1) and negative (CPS<1) tumors was 38.5% (5/13) and 37.5% (3/8), respectively. Median duration of response was 8.0 months (range 1.5–12.5), 6 of 16 (37.5%) responses were ongoing. Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 4.2 months (95% CI 2.2 to 5.5). Median overall survival (OS) was not reached (NR) (95% CI 8.7 to NR). Patients with PD-L1 positive tumors tended to have longer OS than those with PD-L1 negative tumors, but the difference was not statistically significant (NR vs 8.7 months, p=0.1858).The most common treatment-related adverse events of grade 3 or 4 included neutropenia (32.8%), leukopenia (31.0%), anemia (17.2%), decreased appetite (8.6%), vomit (6.9%), nausea (6.9%) and fatigue (5.2%). There were no treatment-related deaths.ConclusionThe combination of HX008 and irinotecan demonstrated promising activity and manageable safety as second-line treatment in patients with advanced G/GEJ cancer, which warrants further study.Trial registration numberNCT03704246


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS213-TPS213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yelena Yuriy Janjigian ◽  
Antoine Adenis ◽  
Jean-Sebastien Aucoin ◽  
Carlo Barone ◽  
Narikazu Boku ◽  
...  

TPS213 Background: The combination ofoxaliplatin and fluoropyrimidine is a standard-of-care (SOC) first-line treatment of pts with metastatic G/GEJ cancer, resulting in a median overall survival (OS) of 8–11 months and objective response rate (ORR) of 30%–50%. This is accompanied by up to 77% grade 3/4 toxicities. Therefore, new treatment options are needed to improve survival and decrease toxicity in G/GEJ cancer. Nivo, a fully human IgG4 monoclonal antibody (mAb) that targets programmed death 1 (PD-1) and ipi, a fully human IgG1 mAb that targets cytotoxic T-lymphocyte–associated protein 4, have demonstrated manageable safety profiles and efficacy in multiple tumor types and may have a synergistic effect. In a phase 1/2 study in chemotherapy-refractory pts with G/GEJ/esophageal cancer with or without PD-1 ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression, second-line nivo 1 mg/kg + ipi 3 mg/kg demonstrated a manageable safety profile and resulted in 26% ORR (44% ORR in pts with PD-L1+ tumors), median OS of 6.9 months, and a 34% OS rate at 12 months (Janjigian Y, et al. J Clin Oncol. 2016;34[suppl][abstract 4010]). This open-label, phase 3 trial will evaluate nivo + ipi as first-line therapy for pts with G/GEJ cancer (CheckMate 649; NCT02872116). Methods: In this study, 870 pts aged ≥ 18 years with untreated advanced or metastatic G/GEJ cancer with or without PD-L1 expression will be randomized to receive nivo + ipi (4 doses; followed by nivo monotherapy) or investigator’s choice of capecitabine/oxaliplatin (XELOX) or fluorouracil/leucovorin/oxaliplatin (FOLFOX). Tumor tissue for determination of PD-L1 status must be provided from ≤ 6 months before study treatment. Pts receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy for G/GEJ cancer within the last 6 months or pts with suspected autoimmune disease, uncontrolled medical disorder, or active infection are excluded. Primary endpoint is OS in pts with PD-L1+ tumors. Secondary endpoints include OS in all pts and progression-free survival and time to symptom deterioration in all pts and pts with PD-L1+ tumors. Clinical trial information: NCT02872116.


2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 117-117
Author(s):  
Jaffer A. Ajani ◽  
Anghel Adrian Udrea ◽  
Tomasz Sarosiek ◽  
Michael Schenker ◽  
Carys Morgan ◽  
...  

117 Background: Ramucirumab (RAM) is approved for treatment of advanced gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma with disease progression after prior platinum and/or fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy at 8 mg/kg every 2 weeks (Q2W). Previous phase 3 trials indicated that efficacy of RAM correlated with exposure. While the primary objectives of the open-label RAM monotherapy JVDB study were pharmacokinetics and safety, a secondary analysis was conducted on efficacy and safety of the 3 higher exposure regimens vs. the standard regimen. Methods: Patients ( n = 164) were randomized 1:1:1:1 to 4 treatment arms: 8 mg/kg Q2W (Arm 1), 12 mg/kg Q2W (Arm 2), 6 mg/kg every week (Arm 3), and 8 mg/kg Days 1 and 8 (D1D8) every 3 weeks (Q3W) (Arm 4). Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were graded by NCI CTCAE v4.0. Tumor response was assessed by RECIST 1.1. Results: Median (months) progression-free survival (PFS) of the 3 arms and overall survival (OS) of 2 arms was increased compared to the standard regimen (Table). Best overall response was partial response (Arm 2, n = 4; Arm 3, n = 2). The majority of patients experienced ≥1 TEAE (81.4%); 39.1% had ≥1 Grade ≥3 event and 26.7% had ≥1 serious event. The most frequent Grade ≥3 events were fatigue (5.6%), abdominal pain (5.05%), hypertension (5.0%), anemia (4.3%), and vomiting (3.7%). Conclusions: Although the study was not powered for statistical comparisons, some trends toward improved efficacy vs. the standard regimen were observed; the greatest median PFS months and OS improvement was 1 month (Arm 2 vs. Arm 1; PFS = 2.50 vs. 1.45; OS = 6.74 vs. 5.68). Despite higher RAM exposures with the experimental regimens, the safety profile is similar to the standard dose regimen, and no unexpected safety findings were observed. Clinical trial information: NCT02443883. [Table: see text]


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4031-4031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Shen ◽  
Zhi Peng ◽  
Yan-Qiao Zhang ◽  
Jia Wei ◽  
Feng Wang ◽  
...  

4031 Background: Capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (CAPOX) is one of the standard first-line treatments for advanced or metastatic gastric cancer. Camrelizumab (SHR-1210, an anti–PD-1 antibody) shows promising anti-tumor activity in patients (pts) with advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) cancer. Camrelizumab combined with CAPOX for untreated G/GEJ cancer was assessed as a part of an ongoing multicenter, open-label phase 2 trial (cohort 1), and encouraging preliminary results were reported. Here, we present the updated safety and efficacy data. Methods: In this cohort, systemic treatment naïve pts with HER2– advanced or metastatic G/GEJ adenocarcinoma were given camrelizumab 200 mg on Day 1, capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 bid on Days 1–14 and oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 on Day 1 of each 21-day-cycle for 4 to 6 cycles followed by camrelizumab 200 mg every 3 weeks plus apatinib 375 mg qd until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. The primary endpoint was objective response rate. Results: At data cutoff (Jan 20, 2019), 43 of the 48 enrolled pts were evaluable. Partial response was observed in 28 pts (65%), and 19 (44%) were confirmed. Stable disease in 14 pts and progressive disease in 10 pts were reported. Median estimates for duration of response and progression-free survival were not reached. Grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 9 pts (21%), included neutropenia, diarrhea, rash and elevated ALT, whereas none of the TRAEs was fatal. Ten pts without progression after 4–6 cycles of camrelizumab and CAPOX combination therapy all received camrelizumab plus apatinib as sequential therapy, and no new safety signals were observed. Conclusions: The updated results confirmed that camrelizumab plus CAPOX followed by camrelizumab plus apatinib was well tolerated with noteworthy responses as first-line therapy in advanced or metastatic G/GEJ cancer pts. Expansion of this cohort in a phase 3 study are under way. Clinical trial information: NCT03472365.


2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dung T. Le ◽  
Johanna C. Bendell ◽  
Emiliano Calvo ◽  
Joseph W. Kim ◽  
Paolo Antonio Ascierto ◽  
...  

6 Background: Patients (pts) with GC/GEC often present with A/M disease, which has a poor prognosis, with 1-year survival < 30%, and few treatment options. Nivolumab is a fully human anti-PD-1 IgG4 monoclonal antibody with a favorable safety profile and efficacy in melanoma, non–small-cell lung cancer, and renal cell carcinoma. The phase I/II, open-label CheckMate-032 study evaluated nivolumab ± ipilimumab in pts with solid tumors. Here, we report initial results for pts with GEC/GC receiving nivolumab monotherapy. Methods: Pts with A/M histologically confirmed GC/GEC, irrespective of PD-L1 status, were assigned to receive nivolumab alone (3 mg/kg IV Q2W) and treated until disease progression (PD) or intolerable toxicity. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR); other endpoints included safety, progression-free survival, overall survival (OS), and biomarker status. Results: 59 pts were enrolled and treated with single-agent nivolumab. Median age was 60 y (range 29–80), and 83% of pts received ≥ 2 prior regimens. At database lock, 10 pts were on active treatment; 49 pts discontinued (PD, n = 40; unrelated adverse events, n = 4; treatment-related adverse events [TRAEs], n = 2; other, n = 3). Pts received a median of 4 doses (range 1–25). ORR was 12% (n = 7/58; 1 complete response, 6 partial responses); 12 pts (21%) had stable disease. Among responders, median duration of response was 7.1 mo (95% CI, 3.0–13.2). Median OS was 6.8 mo (95% CI, 3.3–12.4); 12-mo OS rate was 38% (95% CI, 23.2–52.7). 39% of tumor samples were PD-L1 positive ( ≥ 1% cutoff). ORRs in pts with PD-L1-positive and -negative tumors were 18% and 12%, respectively. TRAEs occurred in 66% of pts; most were Grade 1/2. Grade 3/4 TRAEs occurred in 14% of pts and included pneumonitis, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, hypothyroidism, and increased aspartate and alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase levels. No treatment-related deaths occurred. Conclusions: Nivolumab monotherapy was well tolerated and demonstrated encouraging antitumor activity in heavily pretreated pts with GC/GEC. Objective responses occurred in pts with PD-L1-positive and -negative tumors. Clinical trial information: NCT01928394.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 374-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akihito Kawazoe ◽  
Shota Fukuoka ◽  
Yoshiaki Nakamura ◽  
Yasutoshi Kuboki ◽  
Yuichi Mikamoto ◽  
...  

374 Background: Pembrolizumab, anti–PD-1 antibody, provides response rates of around 15% in patients (pts) with PD-L1-positive advanced gastric cancer (AGC). Lenvatinib, a multikinase inhibitor of VEGF receptors and other receptor tyrosine kinases, substantially decreased the tumor-associated macrophages and increased infiltration of CD8-positive T cells and enhanced anti-tumor activity of PD-1 inhibitors in vivo model. This phase 2 study has been conducted to evaluate efficacy and safety of the combination of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab in pts with AGC. Methods: Eligible pts were with AGC having measurable lesions according to RECIST ver. 1.1. Pts could be enrolled regardless of PD-L1 status. Pts received 20 mg oral lenvatinib daily plus 200 mg intravenous pembrolizumab every 3 weeks. Primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR). Planned sample size was 29 pts based on Simon’s optimal two-stage design with one-sided ɑ = 5% and power = 80%. The threshold and expected ORRs were 10% and 30%. PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) was assessed using the anti–PD-L1 22C3 antibody. Results: From October 2018 to March 2019, 29 pts (27 MSS and 2 MSI-H) were enrolled and assessed for anti-tumor response. Fourteen pts received the study treatment as first-line and 15 pts as second-line. ORR was 69% (95% CI 49 to 85). The disease control rate was 100%. ORR in MSS pts was 70%. ORR was numerically higher in pts with CPS≥1 (n=19, ORR 84%) than that of pts with CPS<1 (n = 10, ORR 40%). Median progression-free survival was 6.9 months (95% CI, 4.4-9.4 months) with 14 pts with ongoing treatment at the data cut off in August 2019. Grade ≥ 3 treatment related adverse events occurred in 13 pts (45%) including hypertension (34%), proteinuria (17%), and platelet count decreased (7%). Conclusions: Lenvatinib with pembrolizumab showed a promising antitumor activity with acceptable safety profiles for pts with AGC, which warrants further investigations in a larger cohort. Clinical trial information: NCT03609359 .


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