scholarly journals Onset of clinical and MRI efficacy of ocrelizumab in relapsing multiple sclerosis

Neurology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (19) ◽  
pp. e1778-e1786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederik Barkhof ◽  
Ludwig Kappos ◽  
Jerry S. Wolinsky ◽  
David K.B. Li ◽  
Amit Bar-Or ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Relapse Rate ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Brain Mri ◽  
Clinical Disease ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Phase Iii Studies ◽  
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

ObjectiveTo assess the onset of ocrelizumab efficacy on brain MRI measures of disease activity in the phase II study in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), and relapse rate in the pooled phase III studies in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).MethodsBrain MRI activity was determined in the phase II trial at monthly intervals in patients with RRMS receiving placebo, ocrelizumab (600 mg), or intramuscular interferon (IFN) β-1a (30 μg). Annualized relapse rate (ARR; over various epochs) and time to first relapse were analyzed in the pooled population of the phase III OPERA (A Study of Ocrelizumab in Comparison With Interferon Beta-1a [Rebif] in Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis) I and OPERA II trials in patients with RMS receiving ocrelizumab (600 mg) or subcutaneous IFN-β-1a (44 μg).ResultsIn patients with RRMS, ocrelizumab reduced the number of new T1 gadolinium-enhancing lesions by week 4 vs placebo (p = 0.042) and by week 8 vs intramuscular IFN-β-1a (p < 0.001). Ocrelizumab also reduced the number of new or enlarging T2 lesions appearing between weeks 4 and 8 vs both placebo and IFN-β-1a (both p < 0.001). In patients with RMS, ocrelizumab significantly reduced ARR (p = 0.005) and the probability of time to first protocol-defined relapse (p = 0.014) vs subcutaneous IFN-β-1a within the first 8 weeks.ConclusionEpoch analysis of MRI-measured lesion activity in the phase II study and relapse rate in the phase III studies consistently revealed a rapid suppression of acute MRI and clinical disease activity following treatment initiation with ocrelizumab in patients with RRMS and RMS, respectively.Classification of evidenceThis study provides Class II evidence that for patients with RRMS and RMS, ocrelizumab suppressed MRI activity within 4 weeks and clinical disease activity within 8 weeks.

Relapse rates and enhancing lesions in a phase II trial of natalizumab in multiple sclerosis

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 568-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul O'Connor ◽  
David Miller ◽  
Katherine Riester ◽  
Minhua Yang ◽  
Michael Panzara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Relapse Rate ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Treatment Phase ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Lower Proportion ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Study Entry ◽  
The Difference

Background: Natalizumab, a humanized monoclonal IgG4 antibody, is an a4-integrin antagonist, which inhibits the migration of inflammatory cells into the central nervous system, a key pathogenic mechanism in multiple sclerosis (MS). In a six month, phase II clinical trial of patients with relapsing MS, natalizumab significantly reduced the formation of new gadolinium-enhanced (Gd +) lesions and the number of clinical relapses. Objective: To investigate the relationship of historical relapse rate and new Gd+ lesion number with subsequent MS disease activity and natalizumab treatment in the phase II study. Methods: Patients who participated in the phase II study were stratified into subgroups according to: (i) the number of relapses in the two years prior to entry into the study: 2 relapses (n=108), 3 relapses (n=57), and-3 relapses (n=48); (ii) the number of new Gd+ lesions at baseline (Month 0): 0 (n=129), 1-2(n=50), and >2(n=33). Relapses and new Gd+ lesions during the treatment phase of the trial were determined and compared for each subgroup. Results: Both the prestudy relapse rate and number of new Gd+ lesions at baseline were related to the subsequent risk of a relapse; baseline number of Gd+ lesions was related to the likelihood of subsequent new Gd+ lesion formation. There was a lower proportion of subjects with an on-study relapse and fewer new Gd+ lesions in all natalizumab-treated subgroups when compared with their placebo counterpart; the difference was most apparent in the subgroups of patients with >3 relapses in the two years prior to study entry and >2 new Gd+ lesions at Month 0. Conclusions: There was a lower proportion of subjects with an on-study relapse in natalizumab-treated patients, particularly in those with a more active disease at study entry. Larger ongoing phase III studies will allow more definitive investigation of these preliminary subgroup findings.

A comparison of multiple sclerosis clinical disease activity between patients treated with natalizumab and fingolimod

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils Koch-Henriksen ◽  
Melinda Magyari ◽  
Finn Sellebjerg ◽  
Per Soelberg Sørensen
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Relapse Rate ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Clinical Disease ◽  
Clinical Disease Activity ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Treatment Register

Background: Natalizumab and fingolimod were approved for treatment of active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in Denmark in 2006 and 2011, respectively. There have been no randomized head-to-head studies comparing the two drugs. Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy of natalizumab and fingolimod. Methods: Data on all Danish RRMS patients who started their first second-line treatment with natalizumab or fingolimod from July 2011 to March 2015 were prospectively recorded in the Danish Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatment Register. The two treatment arms were 1:1 propensity score matched by baseline covariates using ‘nearest neighbour’ method. Results: Propensity score matching left 928 of 1309 RRMS cases, 464 in each treatment group. The on-treatment annualized relapse rate was 0.296 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.26–0.34) for natalizumab and 0.307 (95% CI: 0.27–0.35) for fingolimod. The adjusted relapse rate ratio was 0.93 (95% CI: 0.74–1.17; p = 0.53). Mean time to first relapse was 2.55 and 2.56 years, respectively ( p = 0.76). There was no difference in change of Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). Conclusion: We found no differences in clinical disease activity between natalizumab- and fingolimod-treated RRMS patients in this real-life observational study. However, the lack of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data for the propensity score matching may conceal a higher efficacy of natalizumab.

A phase II study of combined 5-fluorouracil, doxorubicin, and cisplatin in the treatment of advanced upper gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas.

1986 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 1053-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
C G Moertel ◽  
J Rubin ◽  
M J O'Connell ◽  
A J Schutt ◽  
H S Wieand
Keyword(s):  
Median Survival ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Ampulla Of Vater ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Regression Rate ◽  
Intensive Course ◽  
Phase Iii Studies ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal ◽  
Toxic Reactions

In a phase II study of 67 patients with upper gastrointestinal carcinomas and measurable disease without previous chemotherapy, we have evaluated the combination of intensive course 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) (300 mg/m2/d for five days) doxorubicin (40 mg/m2 on day 1), and cisplatin (60 mg/m2 on day 1). Courses were repeated every 5 weeks. Among 26 patients with gastric carcinoma, a 50% regression rate was obtained with a median survival for all patients of 9 months. Among 29 patients with pancreatic carcinoma, the regression rate was 21% and the median survival was 4 months. Regressions were also observed in smaller numbers of patients with carcinomas of the gallbladder and ampulla of Vater, as well as in cholangiocellular carcinoma of the liver. Toxic reactions were usually clinically tolerable and consisted primarily of nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhea, leukopenia, and alopecia. Phase III studies are in progress to place the value of this experimental regimen into clinical perspective.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety of Newer Targeted Immunotherapy for Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 5650-5650
Author(s):  
Shehroz Aslam ◽  
Rida Riaz ◽  
Mustafa Nadeem Malik ◽  
Abdul Rafae ◽  
Warda Faridi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Trial ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Phase Iii Studies ◽  
Ongoing Phase ◽  
Targeted Immunotherapy

Abstract Introduction: Targeted immunotherapy includes monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates and chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-T cells). With recent advancements, the study of novel agents that target various cellular receptors involved on myeloma cells, have been actively pursued. The main aim of our study is to review and summarize published literature on the efficacy and safety of these targeted immunotherapies in patients (pts) with multiple myeloma (MM). Methods: We performed a comprehensive literature search on articles published after 2012 using the following databases (Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science and Clinicaltrials.gov). We included 6 completed and 16 ongoing phase II, III trials involving both newly diagnosed MM (NDMM) as well as relapsed/refractory MM (RRMM) pts. Results: Siltuximab: We included 3 phase II trials of Siltuximab (S) involving 243 pts. One hundred ninety-one pts had RRMM while 52 pts had NDMM. The overall response rate (ORR) was 45.50 % and 88% in RRMM and NDMM pts respectively. In a phase II trial involving 52 transplant ineligible NDMM pts, S (11mg/kg) in combination with bortezomib (V), melphalan (M) and prednisolone was given. In 49 evaluable pts, the ORR was 88% with complete response (CR) in 27% pts, very good partial response (VGPR) in 71% pts, and partial response (PR) in 61% pts. The median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 17 months (mo) while the overall survival (OS) at 1 year (y) was 88%. The most common grade 3 and 4 adverse effects (AEs) were neutropenia (62%), thrombocytopenia (44%), pneumonia (17%), and anemia (13%). In a phase II trial involving 142 pts with RRMM, S (6mg/kg) in combination with V was given. The number (no.) of prior therapies were 1-3. In 131 evaluable pts, ORR was 55% with CR in 11% pts and PR in 44% pts. The mPFS was 8 mo (p=0.345) while the OS at 1 y was 81%. The most common grade 3 and 4 AEs were neutropenia (49%), and thrombocytopenia (48%). In another phase II trial involving 49 pts with RRMM, S (6mg/kg) in combination with dexamethasone (D) was given. The median no. of prior therapies was 4. In 47 evaluable pts, the ORR was 19% while the mPFS and OS were 3.7 mo (95% CI= 2.8-4.9) and 20.4 mo (95% CI= 11.4-32.3) respectively. The most common grade 3 and 4 AEs were neutropenia (36.7%), thrombocytopenia (53%), anemia (32.6%), leukopenia (8%), and fatigue (16.3%). Only one ongoing phase II study was found (Table 2). No phase III studies were found. Isatuximab (SAR650984): In a phase II trial involving 97 pts with RRMM, escalating doses of isatuximab (3-20 mg/kg) were given. The median age of pts was 62.5 y. The median no. of prior therapies was 5. At dose ≥10 mg/kg, maximum ORR of 24% was observed. The most common AEs were nausea (33%), fatigue (30%), dyspnea (26%), and cough (24%). Two ongoing phase II studies and 3 ongoing phase III studies were found (Table 2). Pembrolizumab and nivolumab: In a phase II study involving 48 pts with RRMM, pembrolizumab (200mg) in combination with pomalidomide and D was given. The median no. of prior therapies was 3. The ORR was 60% with CR in 8.33% pts, VGPR in 19% pts, and PR in 33% pts. The mPFS was 17.4 mo. The most common grade 3 and 4 AEs were neutropenia (42%), thrombocytopenia (13%), anemia (21%), and lymphopenia (15%). Two ongoing phase II/III studies each was found for Pembrolizumab. One ongoing phase II and III study each was found for nivolumab (Table 2). Tabalumab: In a phase II trial involving 148 pts with RRMM, tabalumab (100-300mg) in combination with D and V was given. The ORR was 58.1-59.5%. The mPFS was 6.6-7.5 mo. The most common grade 3 and 4 AEs were thrombocytopenia (15.6%), anemia (10.9%), and fatigue (7.5%). No phase III studies were found. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that siltuximab combination regimens have shown excellent efficacy in NDMM pts compared to RRMM pts with an ORR of 88% vs. 46%. Similarly, better OS (88% vs. 81%) and mPFS (17 months vs. 8 months) were found in NDMM pts compared to RRMM pts. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia were the major side effects reported with siltuximab. Pembrolizumab and tabalumab have shown moderate efficacy in RRMM pts with an ORR of 60%. However, isatuximab has shown mild efficacy in RRMM pts with an ORR of 24%. These drugs are well tolerated compared to siltuximab. Significant data in the literature are lacking and data from larger study population are needed. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of ozanimod in multiple sclerosis: Dose-blinded extension of a randomized phase II study

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1255-1262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey A Cohen ◽  
Giancarlo Comi ◽  
Douglas L Arnold ◽  
Amit Bar-Or ◽  
Krzysztof W Selmaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Similar Efficacy ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Randomized Phase Ii ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate ◽  
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Background: Ozanimod, an oral immunomodulator, selectively targets sphingosine 1-phosphate receptors 1 and 5. Objective: Evaluate efficacy, safety, and tolerability of ozanimod in relapsing multiple sclerosis. Methods: In the RADIANCE Part A phase II study (NCT01628393), participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis were randomized (1:1:1) to once-daily ozanimod hydrochloride (0.5 or 1 mg) or placebo. After 24 weeks, participants could enter a 2-year, dose-blinded extension. Ozanimod-treated participants continued their assigned dose; placebo participants were re-randomized (1:1) to ozanimod hydrochloride 0.5 or 1 mg (equivalent to ozanimod 0.46 and 0.92 mg). Results: A total of 223 (89.6%) of the 249 participants completed the blinded extension. At 2 years of the extension, the percentage of participants who were gadolinium-enhancing lesion-free ranged from 86.5% to 94.6%. Unadjusted annualized relapse rate during the blinded extension (week 24—end of treatment) was 0.32 for ozanimod hydrochloride 0.5 mg → ozanimod hydrochloride 0.5 mg, 0.18 for ozanimod hydrochloride 1 mg → ozanimod hydrochloride 1 mg, 0.30 for placebo → ozanimod hydrochloride 0.5 mg, and 0.18 for placebo → ozanimod hydrochloride 1 mg. No second-degree or higher atrioventricular block or serious opportunistic infection was reported. Conclusion: Ozanimod demonstrated sustained efficacy in participants continuing treatment up to 2 years and reached similar efficacy in participants who switched from placebo; no unexpected safety signals emerged.

scholarly journals A phase II study of high-dose cisplatin and VP-16 in neuroblastoma: a report from the Société Française d'Oncologie Pédiatrique.

1987 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 941-950 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Philip ◽  
R Ghalie ◽  
R Pinkerton ◽  
J M Zucker ◽  
J L Bernard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Phase Ii Study ◽  
Bone Marrow Involvement ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Observation Time ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Duration Of Response

Forty-seven children or adolescents with initial stage IV (42 patients) or stage III (five) advanced neuroblastoma (12 were progressing after relapse and 35 had never reached complete remission [CR] after conventional therapy) were included in a phase II study of the combination of high-dose VP-16 (100 mg/m2/d X 5) and high-dose cisplatin (CDDP) (40 mg/m2/d X 5). Twenty patients had received prior CDDP therapy (total dose, 100 to 640 mg/m2; median, 320 mg/m2) and 38 of 47 had bone marrow involvement when included in the study. The overall response rate was 55%, with 22% CR. Duration of response was 5 to 18 months, with a median of 10 months. Eight patients are still disease free, with a median observation time of 13 months, but all had received additional therapy after two courses of this regimen. Gastrointestinal toxicity was frequent but tolerable. Myelosuppression was severe but of brief duration, ie, nadir of neutrophils was observed at day 15 with 95% of the patients recovering a normal count before day 28, and nadir of platelet count was at day 17 with only two severe and reversible episodes of bleeding. The overall incidence of sepsis was 8% (seven of 92 courses), with no death related to infection. No acute renal failure was observed after two courses, and only three of 47 children experienced a clear reduction of renal function. After two courses, only two children showed a hearing loss in the 1,000 to 2,000 Hz range, although hearing loss above the 2,000 Hz level was frequently encountered. It is concluded that high-dose VP-16 and CDDP is an effective regimen in advanced neuroblastoma with acceptable toxicity. Phase III studies are needed in previously untreated patients. J Clin Oncol 5:941-950.

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