scholarly journals Phase I Radiation Dose-Escalation Study to Investigate the Dose-Limiting Toxicity of Concurrent Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1612
Author(s):  
Yeona Cho ◽  
Jun Won Kim ◽  
Ja Kyung Kim ◽  
Kwan Sik Lee ◽  
Jung Il Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Limiting Toxicity

Concurrent intra-arterial chemotherapy and radiotherapy (iA-CCRT) can increase the response rate in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but may cause a higher toxicity. We conducted this Phase I study to investigate the dose-limiting toxicity of iA-CCRT for HCC. In total, 52.5 Gy in 25 fractions was prescribed as planning target volume (PTV) 1 at dose level 1. The dose escalation was 0.2 Gy per fraction and up to 2.5 Gy, with 62.5 Gy at level 3. Concurrent intra-arterial 5-fluorouracil was administered during the first and fifth weeks of radiotherapy (RT). Toxicities were graded using the Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.0. Results: Seventeen patients with HCC were analyzed: four at dose level 1, 6 at level 2, and 7 at level 3. The mean irradiated dose administered to the uninvolved liver at each dose level was 21.3, 21.6, and 18.2 Gy, respectively. There was no grade ≥3 gastrointestinal toxicity; two patients experienced grade 3 hyperbilirubinemia. All patients had Child-Pugh class A disease, but 3 patients developed class B disease after iA-CCRT. During a median follow-up of 13 months, the median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were 10 and 22 months, respectively. Patients treated at dose level 3 showed improved PFS and OS. Conclusions: Radiation dose escalation of iA-CCRT did not cause any significant toxicities in patients with advanced HCC. Further large-scale studies with long-term follow-up are needed to determine the efficacy and feasibility of higher doses of iA-CCRT.

PS02.033: SIMULTANEOUS INTEGRATED BOOSTING RADIATION DOSE IN UNRESECTABLE THORACIC ESOPHAGEAL CANCER: LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF A PHASE I/II TRIAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 129-129
Author(s):  
Wen Yu ◽  
Xiao-Long Fu ◽  
Xu-Wei Cai ◽  
Wen Feng ◽  
Qin Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Thoracic Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Level 1

Abstract Background To observe the long-term outcomes of a phase I/II trial (NCT01843049) of simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) for dose escalation in unresectable thoracic esophageal cancer. Methods Patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma were treated with escalating radiation dose of 4 levels defined as our previous works (Yu et al. Radiother Oncol 2015). A prescription dose of 62.5–64Gy was delivered to the gross tumor volume, with (Level 3 & 4) or without (Level 1 & 2) a SIB up to 70 Gy for the pre-treatment 50% SUVmax area of the primary tumor. Patients also received 2 cycles of chemotherapy of cisplatin and fluorouracil concurrently and 2 more cycles after radiotherapy. Results Dose escalation has been safely achieved up to Level 4 with tolerable acute toxicities as previously reported, so a phase II trial was further performed basing on Level 4. After a median follow-up duration of 21.8 (2.5–61.4) months for all 34 patients and 40.1 (13.4–61.4) months for 17 patients still alive, median overall survival time was 42.4 months for all and 18.8/42.4/not achieved (median follow-up duration, 57.6 months)/10.8 months for Level 1/2/3/4 (n = 5/10/5/14), respectively. Median progression-free survival time was 11.7 months for all and 12.2/26.4/10.1/10.8 months for Level 1/2/3/4, respectively. Eight deaths occurred within the 20 patients in Level 1, 2 and 3, including 6 due to local or regional progression, 1 liver metastasis and 1 acute esophageal hemorrhage. Nine out of the 14 patients of Level 4 died, including 5 because of severe late esophageal toxicities (perforation, fistula or hemorrhage), 1 radiation-induced pericardial effusion, 1 brain metastasis, 1 local failure and 1 non-cancer-related heart disease. Conclusion Severe late esophageal toxicities might have compromised long-term survival after dose of Level 4 was delivered despite of tolerable acute toxicities. Dose escalation should be carried out in an appropriate dose-fractionation window, otherwise increased toxicities might conceal the potential benefit of tumor control brought by high dose intensity. Larger numbers of patients should be enrolled into Level 3 for further assessment of treatment tolerance. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

Oxaliplatin, Fludarabine, Cytarabine, and Rituximab Combination Therapy Induces High Response Rates in Agressive Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Richter's Syndrome (RS).

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 3443-3443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolia-Maria Tsimberidou ◽  
William Wierda ◽  
William Plunkett ◽  
Susan O'Brien ◽  
Thomas J. Kipps ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Off Label ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Level 2

Abstract Abstract 3443 Poster Board III-331 Introduction The first Phase I-II clinical trial of oxaliplatin, fluradabine, cytarabine (Ara-C), and rituximab (OFAR1) demonstrated significant activity in refractory CLL and RS (Tsimberidou et al, J Clin Oncol, 2008;26:196). To enhance the response rate and decrease myelosuppression, the dose of oxaliplatin was increased to 30mg daily, the dose of Ara-C was decreased to 0.5g/m2 daily and the optimal number of days of fluradabine and Ara-C administration was explored (OFAR2). Methods In a Phase I-II study of OFAR2, patients were treated with oxaliplatin 30mg/m2, D1-4; fludarabine 30mg/m2, Ara-C 0.5g/m2; rituximab 375mg/m2, D3; and pelfigrastim 6mg, D6. Fludarabine and Ara-C were given on D2-3 (dose level 1) D2-4 (dose level 2) or D2-5 (dose level 3); courses were repeated every 4 weeks. Patients received prophylaxis for tumor lysis, DNA viruses, and PCP. A “3+3” design was used and the planned number of patients in the Phase II was 90 (CLL, 60; RS, 30). Results Ninety-one patients (CLL, 67; RS, 24) have been treated to date: Phase I, 12 patients (by dose level: 1, n=3; 2, n=6; and 3, n=3). DLTs were noted in 2 of 3 patients on dose level 3 (G4 diarrhea, 1; G4 neutropenic sepsis, 1); thus, dose level 2 was the MTD. Seventy-nine patients (relapsed CLL, 58; RS, 19) have been treated in the Phase II portion of the study. Patient characteristics were as follows: age > 60 years, 65%; 17p deletion, 38%; 11q deletion, 13%; 13q deletion, 16%; trisomy 12, 21%; no findings, 12%; unmutated IgVH, 80%; ZAP70-positive, 75%; and CD38 ≥30%, 58%. Response in patients treated in the Phase II recommended dose is shown in Table (evaluable, 67). The overall response rates in patients with 17p and 11q deletions were 48% and 55%, respectively. The median survival duration was 21 months (CLL, 21 months; RS, 9.5 months). At 18 months, the survival rates in patients with 17p and 11q deletions were 66% and 76%, respectively. Twelve patients underwent stem cell transplantation after OFAR2 (as post-remission therapy, n=10; as salvage, n=2). Overall, 196 cycles were administered. Grade 3-4 neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia were noted in 63%, 72%, and 39% of patients and in 57%, 70%, and 25% of cycles and Grade 3-4 infections in 19% of patients. Conclusion Preliminary results demonstrated that OFAR2 induced response in 40% of patients with RS and 63% of patients with relapsed/refractory CLL. OFAR2 had antileukemic activity in patients with 17p deletion. Clinical outcomes appeared to be superior to those of OFAR1 in refractory CLL, whereas results of OFAR1 appeared to be superior to those of OFAR2 in RS. Accrual is ongoing. Disclosures Tsimberidou: ASCO: ASCO Career Development Award; Sanofi: Research Funding. Off Label Use: Oxaliplatin is used off-label. Wierda:Genentech: Honoraria; Bayer, Sanofi-Aventis, Abbott, GSK: Research Funding; GSK, Trubion, Ligand, Genentech, Medimmune, Abbot: Consultancy; Celgene: Speakers Bureau. Plunkett:Sanofi-Aventis: Research Funding. O'Brien:Genentech: Research Funding; Sanofi: Consultancy. Kipps:NCI: Grant P01CA-81534.

Phase I dose-finding study of sorafenib in combination with capecitabine and cisplatin as a first-line treatment in patients with advanced gastric cancer

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4559-4559
Author(s):  
C. Kim ◽  
J. Lee ◽  
Y. Choi ◽  
B. Kang ◽  
M. Ryu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Finding ◽  
Finding Study ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Dose Finding Study ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Level 2

4559 Background: We conducted a phase I dose-finding study of sorafenib (S) in combination with capecitabine (X) and cisplatin (P) in patients with previously untreated metastatic or inoperable advanced gastric cancer. Methods: Four dose levels of S, X, and P combination were tested. The doses of S (p.o. daily), X (p.o. on days 1–14), and P (i.v. on day 1) were escalated at the following schedule; level 1: S 400 mg/d, X 1,600 mg/m2/d, P 80 mg/m2; level 2: S 800 mg/d, X 1,600 mg/m2/d, P 80 mg/m2; level 3: S 800 mg/d, X 2,000 mg/m2/d, P 80 mg/m2; level 1A: S 800 mg/d, X 1,600 mg/m2/d, P 60 mg/m2. The cycle was repeated every 3 weeks. Dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) were evaluated only in the first cycles and a standard 3+3 dose escalation design was implemented. Results: A total 21 pts were enrolled in the study. No DLTs were observed at dose level 1 (n=3). One DLT (grade 3 diarrhea) was noted at dose level 2 (n=6), and 2 DLTs (two grade 4 neutropenias longer than 5 days in duration) were observed at dose level 3 (n=6), which made the level 3 dose the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). However, at cycle 2 and thereafter at dose level 2, the relative dose intensity (RDI) of S and X could not be maintained (mostly below 80%) due to the frequent dose reductions and cycle delays. So, we explored a new dose level (1A) between dose level 1 and 2. Since no DLTs were found in 6 patients at level 1A with RDI mostly above 80% throughout the treatment period, level 1A was determined as recommended dose (RD). Most frequent grade 3 and 4 hematologic toxicities were neutropenia (25.0% of cycles), and most frequent grade 2 and 3 non-hematologic toxicities were hand-foot syndrome (9.4%), asthenia (7.0%), and anorexia (5.5%). The objective responses were confirmed in 10 out of 16 patients with measurable lesions (62.5%; 95% CI, 38.8–86.2%). With a median follow-up of 8.1 months, estimated median progression-free survival was 10.0 months (95% CI, 1.6–18.4 months) and median overall survival has not been reached. Conclusions: Diarrhea and neutropenia were DLTs in this S, X, and P combination. The dose schedule of sorafenib 400 mg po bid daily with capecitabine 800 mg/m2 po bid on days 1–14, and cisplatin 60 mg/m2 iv on day 1 in every 3 weeks is recommended for further development in AGC. [Table: see text]

Phase I/II Study of Bortezomib in Combination with Liposomal Doxorubicin and Melphalan in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 5182-5182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajai Chari ◽  
Lawrence Kaplan ◽  
Charles Linker ◽  
Lloyd E. Damon ◽  
Willis H. Navarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Progressive Disease ◽  
Liposomal Doxorubicin ◽  
Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽  
Dose Escalation Study ◽  
Heavily Pretreated ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract Phase I/II studies using either liposomal doxorubicin (D) or oral melphalan (M) in combination with the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib (V) have found favorable efficacy and tolerance in patients with relapsed and refractory MM. Since these drugs have different mechanisms of action and toxicity profiles, we initiated a phase I/II study to examine the safety and efficacy of combining all three agents (DMV) in relapsed or refractory myeloma. Study Aims: Starting at 25–50% of the doses used in the two drug combination studies, the objective of this dose escalation study was to evaluate the safety/tolerability of DMV until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and dose limiting toxicity (DLT) could be identified. Efficacy was also evaluated. Methods: Patients with relapsed/refractory MM and progressive disease requiring treatment were enrolled in the study. Dose level 1 consisted of D 10 mg/m2 and M 5 mg/m2 given IV on day 1 with V given by IV push on days 1, 4, 8, and 11. Cycles were repeated every 28 days up to a maximum of 6 cycles. Dose levels of D, M, V (mg/m2) in the subsequent three cohorts were (10, 10, 0.7), (20, 10, 0.7), and (20, 10, 1.0) respectively. Once the MTD has been identified, an additional 17 patients will be enrolled at this dose level in the phase II portion of the study. Results: 5 patients (2 males, median age 65, range 33–79) have been enrolled in the study thus far. The myeloma subtypes include 2 IgG, 1 IgA, and 2 with light chains only. In this heavily pretreated population (range 2–7 prior therapies), 4 patients received prior autologous stem cell transplantation, 2 had a prior nonmyeloablative allogenic transplant, 4 prior VAD, 1 prior bortezomib, 2 prior oral melphalan, 3 prior thalidomide, 2 prior CC-5013, and 2 prior spinal radiation. The first dose cohort has been completed without any DLT. One patient had 3 days of Grade 3 neutropenia. All other toxicities were Grade 1–2 including asthenia, vomiting, thrombocytopenia, and headache. Of note, a patient with baseline Grade 2 peripheral neuropathy and on hemodialysis remained stable. A patient with Grade 2 chronic graft versus host disease also remained stable. Four patients have been enrolled at dose level one. One patient, who had progressive disease after an autologous and a nonmyeloablative allogenic transplant as well as CC5013, had a near CR (IFE+) after the second cycle of DMV. Two patients have had stable disease. One had disease progression after one cycle and subsequently died. The patient on dose level two is too early to evaluate. Conclusion: Thus far, DMV appears to be well tolerated and no DLT has been observed even in elderly patients with significant comorbidities. The finding of a near CR and SD at only dose level 1 is encouraging particularly since the patients were significantly pretreated. Dose escalation continues to determine the MTD.

Phase I trial of obatoclax mesylate in combination with bortezomib for treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8013-8013
Author(s):  
A. Keith Stewart ◽  
Suzanne Trudel ◽  
Jeffrey A. Zonder ◽  
Suzanne R. Hayman ◽  
Charles Erlichman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Phase I Trial ◽  
Starting Dose ◽  
Level Of Consciousness ◽  
Clinical Benefit Response ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Level 2

8013 Background: Obatoclax mesylate (GX15-070MS) is a BH3 mimetic that inhibits Bcl-2 protein family members including MCL-1, a dominant target in myeloma (MM). Obatoclax (OBX) inhibited viability of 14 MM cell lines (mean IC50 215 nM) and primary MM samples while exhibiting pre clinical synergy with bortezomib (BTZ). Sensitivity correlated with basal levels of Mcl-1 and Bcl-XL, but not Bcl2, Bim, Bax or Bak expression. Methods: We report a phase I trial of OBX in combination with BTZ. Eligibility required measureable disease, > 1 prior MM therapy, ≤10 cycles of prior BTZ and did not progress on prior BTZ therapy, creatinine ≤2 ULN. Starting dose level 1 was OBX 14 mg/m2 24-hour continuous iv. infusion days 1, 8, 15 of a 21-day cycle. BTZ given at 1.3mg/m2 iv. days 1, 4, 8 and 11. After protocol amendment OBX level 1 dosing was 30 mg/m2, level 2 was 40 mg/m2 IV both by continuous 3 hour infusion days 1, 8 and 15 on a 21 day schedule. Pre med. with famotidine was required. Results: Eleven patients were accrued, median age 62 (range: 46-77), median time from diagnosis was 4.7 years. Median of 2.5 cycles (range: 1-10). Median follow-up for patients still alive is 11.6 months (range: 0.9-35.5). At dose level 1, there were 2 DLTs. After amendment 8 patients were accrued (3 hour infusion): 4 at amended dose level 1 and 4 at dose level 2. All patients are now off treatment. 10 patients are evaluable for response: 2 patients at original dose level 1 (2 PR), 3 patients at dose level 1 (2 PR, 1 MR), no patients at dose level 2 responded: overall PR of 40%, clinical benefit response in 50% (95% CI: 19-81%). 6 patients had disease progression and 2 patients died. 4 DLTs were seen: at original dose level 1 grade 4 thrombocytopenia and delay of therapy > 15 days. At dose level 2, 1 patient had grade 3 somnolence, a 2nd patient grade 3 euphoria and grade 4 thrombocytopenia. No DLTs were seen at amended dose level 1. Common adverse events of any grade included GI, hematologic and neurologic e.g. euphoria, decreased level of consciousness, psychosis, speech. Conclusions: In summary MTD is OBX 30mg/m2 by 3 hour iv infusion once weekly, BTZ 1.3 mg/m2 days 1,4,8, and 11. Major toxicities were central neurologic and hematologic. This P2C consortium study was supported by NCI N01-CM62205.

A Phase I/II Trial Of Cyclophosphamide, Carfilzomib, Thalidomide and Dexamethasone (CYCLONE) In Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Final Results Of MTD Expansion Cohort

Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 3179-3179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph R. Mikhael ◽  
Craig B. Reeder ◽  
Edward N. Libby ◽  
Luciano J Costa ◽  
Peter Leif Bergsagel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Initial Phase ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dose Limiting Toxicity

Abstract Background Carfilzomib is a proteasome inhibitor that irreversibly binds its target and has been validated as both relapse and upfront therapies for multiple myeloma. To optimize pre transplant response, we combined carfilzomib with the widely accessible backbone of cyclophosphamide-thalidomide-dexamethasone (CTD). We previously reported results of the Phase I component of the trial (in which no MTD was reached); we now report results for the MTD and fully accrued expansion cohorts at the MTD of the CYCLONE trial NCT01057225. Methods Newly diagnosed myeloma patients intended for stem cell transplant were eligible. All patients were treated on a 28 day cycle with carfilzomib IV Days 1,2,8,9,15,16 (see Table below for dosing per cohort) along with cyclophosphamide 300 mg/m2 PO Days 1,8,15, thalidomide 100 mg PO Days 1-28 and dexamethasone 40 mg PO Days 1,8,15,22. The initial phase I/ II regimen is shown below – as no DLTs were observed, we increased dosing of carfilzomib to 36 and then 45mg/m2 and have now nearly fully accrued to the Phase II dose level +1 (27mg/m2) and expansion MTD (36mg/m2). Treatment was for 4 cycles with planned SCT post induction. The primary endpoint of the trial is the proportion of patients who have ≥very good partial response (VGPR) to treatment. All patients received herpes zoster prophylaxis and ASA daily. Results A total of 54 patients have been accrued to the trial, 6 in the initial Phase 1, 21 in the initial Phase II (CFZ 27mg/m2), and 27 at CFZ 36-45mg/m2. Median age was 63 (range 27-77) and 52% were male. ISS Stage was advanced (II-III) in 57% The overall partial response rate or better following 4 cycles of CYCLONE at dose level 0 or greater is 91%: CR 18%, VGPR 58%, PR 16%, MR 2%, SD 4%. One patient withdrew from the trial after cycle 1. At dose level 2, 3/7 patients experienced dose-limiting toxicity in cycle 1 including: grade 3 alanine aminotransferase increase (possibly related); grade 3 infusion reaction (probably related); and grade 4 heart failure with grade 3 dyspnea, atrial fibrillation, and fatigue (all possibly related). No dose-limiting toxicity was observed in 6 patients at dose level 1 and thus DL1 was deemed the MTD. Across dose levels, adverse events are fully evaluable in 48 patients. AEs of grade 3 or higher at least possibly related to CYCLONE occurred in 26 (54%) – 35% non hematological and 33% hematological. Most commonly reported non hematological toxicities (all grades) included fatigue (63%), constipation (46%), elevated creatinine (27%), hyperglycemia (27%), lethargy (25%) peripheral sensory neuropathy (25% - all grade 1), and somnolence (21%); however, grade 3/4 toxicities occurring in >5% were uncommon: hypertension (8%), thromboembolic event (6%) and hyperglycemia (6%). Three cases of pneumonia required hospitalization. There were no cardiac events seen in greater than 5% of patients. Grade 3/4 hematological toxicities included lymphopenia (23%) and neutropenia (17%). All patients advancing to SCT successfully collected stem cells. One patient died on study from pneumonia. 90% completed at least 4 cycles. With median follow-up of 16 months (range 0-64), 1-year PFS was 90% and 1-year OS was 98%. Conclusion The 4 drug CYCLONE regimen is highly efficacious with an overall response rate after only 4 cycles of 91% (76% ≥VGPR) at the dosing level of carfilzomib IV 20/27-36 mg/m2 in newly diagnosed myeloma. Toxicities are manageable, with only grade 1 neuropathy and minimal cardiac or pulmonary toxicity. CYCLONE is a combination that results in rapid and deep responses with minimal neuropathy prior to stem cell transplant. Comparative studies of this regimen with longer duration of therapy (as induction or consolidation) at the defined MTD should be considered. Disclosures: Mikhael: Celgene: Research Funding; Onyx: Research Funding; Sanofi: Research Funding. Reeder:Millenium: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding. Costa:Otsuka: Research Funding. Stewart:Celgene: Honoraria; Millenium: Honoraria, Research Funding; Onyx: Research Funding.

Phase I trial of vendetanib and oral etoposide for recurrent malignant gliomas

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13016-e13016
Author(s):  
J. Herndon ◽  
J. Vredenburgh ◽  
D. Reardon ◽  
A. Desjardins ◽  
K. Peters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Malignant Glioma ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Phase I Trial ◽  
Malignant Gliomas ◽  
Oral Etoposide ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3

e13016 Background: Recurrent malignant gliomas have a poor prognosis, with a median survival of 6–15 months, with grade 4 glioblastomas more aggressive than grade 3 anaplastic astrocytomas or oligodendrogliomas. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) are critically important in glioma biology. Vandetanib is a multi-kinase inhibitor, predominantly of VEGF and EGF. We report a phase I trial of vandetanib in combination with oral etoposide for recurrent malignant glioma. Methods: Patients with histologically documented recurrent grade 3 or grade 4 malignant glioma were eligible. Patients were treated with daily oral vandetanib and oral etoposide. The trial design was a modified 3 + 3 Phase I design, with the dose levels outlined below. Results: Eighteen patients have been accrued. There was more hematologic toxicity than expected, with 3/6 of the patients enrolled at dose level 1 developing grade 4 neutropenia. There were no DLT's at the -1 dose level. The protocol was amended to decrease the dose of etoposide to 50 mg daily for 21 days, then 7 days off and dose escalation of vandetanib started again at 100 mg daily. Six patients had no dose limiting toxicity at the new dose level 1 of vandetanib 100 mg daily and etoposide 50 mg daily. Dose escalation continues. There has been clinical activity, with patients remaining stable on study for multiple cycles. Conclusions: Vandetanib and oral etoposide appear to interact to produce more marrow toxicity than expected. A phase II trial is planned when the MTD of vandetanib with reduced dose etoposide is determined. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.

A phase I trial of plinabulin in combination with nivolumab and ipilimumab in patients with relapsed small cell lung cancer (SCLC): Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (BTCRC-LUN17-127) study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8570-8570
Author(s):  
Jyoti Malhotra ◽  
Nasser H. Hanna ◽  
Alberto Chiappori ◽  
Lawrence Eric Feldman ◽  
Naomi Fujioka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Phase I Study ◽  
Infusion Reaction ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Vascular Disrupting Agent ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Level 2

8570 Background: Plinabulin (BPI-2358) is a vascular disrupting agent with immune-enhancing function by inducing dendritic cell maturation and decreasing regulatory T cells. Preclinical studies report that plinabulin potentiates the cytotoxicity of dual checkpoint inhibition (CPI) with nivolumab and ipilimumab. Plinabulin may also reduce immune-related AEs from CPI through its phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitory activity which is associated with anti-inflammatory effects. We report initial results from a Phase I study assessing plinabulin in combination with nivolumab and ipilimumab. Methods: In this dose-escalation phase I study, patients with extensive-stage SCLC who had progressed on or after prior platinum-based chemotherapy (±CPI) were enrolled using a 3+3 design. The primary objective was to determine dose-limiting toxicities (DLT’s) and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D). Patients received nivolumab (1 mg/kg), ipilimumab (3 mg/kg) and plinabulin (as per dose escalation schema) IV on day 1 of each 21 day cycles. After completion of 4 cycles, patients continued therapy with nivolumab (240 mg) and plinabulin every 2 weeks till progression or intolerable toxicity. Patients were evaluable for DLT if they received at least 2 cycles of therapy; DLT period was defined as the first 6 weeks from C1D1. Secondary endpoints were ORR, PFS and frequency of irAEs. Correlative analysis included inflammatory biomarkers: hsCRP, ESR, SAA and haptoglobin. Results: Between 9/2018 and 11/2020, 17 patients were enrolled (1 patient withdrew consent before treatment, 16 were evaluable for safety). Median age was 59 years (range 43 to 78); 9 patients were male and 10 had received prior CPI. Eight patients were treated at dose-level 1 of plinabulin (20 mg/m2) and 8 patients at 30 mg/m2 of plinabulin (level 2); dose-level 2 was determined to be RP2D. There were 2 DLTs; 1 at dose-level 1 (grade 3 altered mental status lasting < 24 hours) and 1 at dose-level 2 (grade 3 infusion reaction). The most common treatment-related AEs (all grades) were nausea (10; 63%), infusion reaction (8; 50%), vomiting (7; 44%), diarrhea (7; 44%) and fatigue (6, 32%). Seven patients (44%) had at least one grade 3 or higher treatment-related AE; there were no treatment-related deaths. Two patients (13%) had grade 3 or higher irAE requiring steroids (1 colitis, 1 transaminitis); both at dose-level 1. At data cutoff (12/30/20), there were 3 PRs in CPI naïve patients (3/6; 50%) and 2 PRs in evaluable CPI-resistant patients (2/7; 29%). In the two CPI-resistant patients with confirmed response, the tumor reduction was 68% and 52%. Conclusions: Plinabulin in combination with nivolumab and ipilimumab was safe and well tolerated. A phase 2 study in CPI-experienced patients with relapsed SCLC is planned to confirm the preliminary signals of clinical activity and reduced immune toxicity. Clinical trial information: NCT03575793.

A Phase I Study of GTI-2040, an Antisense to Ribonucleotide Reductase (RNR) in Combination with High-Dose Cytarabine (HiDAC) in Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Pharmacokinetics (PK), Pharmacodynamic (PD) and Clinical Results.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 2790-2790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca B. Klisovic ◽  
W. Blum ◽  
X. Wei ◽  
S. Liu ◽  
C. Kefauver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Intermediate Risk ◽  
Refractory Disease ◽  
Phase Ii Trials ◽  
Disease Response ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dna Incorporation

Abstract GTI-2040 is a 20-mer antisense to the R2 component of RNR mRNA. RNR is required for the conversion of ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides, a crucial step during DNA synthesis and repair. Cytarabine (AraC) is a cytotoxic agent that is converted into AraC triphosphate (Ara-CTP) and is the backbone of several regimens in AML. Ara-CTP competes with deoxycytidine for DNA incorporation. We hypothesize that RNR downregulation by GTI-2040 results in decrease of levels of deoxycytidine thereby leading to a preferential DNA incorporation of ARA-CTP and increase in its cytotoxic activity. To test this hypothesis we undertook a CTEP-sponsored Phase I dose-escalation study of GTI-2040 plus HiDAC in patients (pts) with relapsed or refractory AML. Pts were stratified in 2 cohorts according to age. Cohort I (18–59 yrs) received escalating doses of GTI-2040 (dose level 1: 3.5 mg/m2/d) by continuous IV infusion (CIVI) on d 1–6 combined with escalating doses of cytarabine IV over 2 hrs q12 hrs on d 2, 4, and 6 (dose level 1: 2500 mg/m2/dose). Cohort II (≥60 yrs) received GTI CIVI on d 1–6 and cytarabine IV over 4 hrs on d 2 to 6 (dose level 1: 1500 mg/m2/d). To date, 30 pts were enrolled. Pts received median of 1 prior regimen (range 1–3). Cohort I included 8 pts with relapsed and 6 with refractory disease; 7 had intermediate risk cytogenetics (CyG) and 7 adverse CyG; 6 received prior HiDAC. Cohort II included 10 pts with relapsed and 6 with refractory disease; 8 pts had intermediate risk CyG and 8 high risk CyG; 5 pts received prior HiDAC. Toxicities were comparable to HiDAC therapy alone. Grade 3/4 non-hematologic toxicities included fatigue, fevers, anorexia, pneumonitis, and catheter related infections; a grade 3 reversible cerebellar toxicity (n=1) was observed at level 1/cohort I. An ELISA-based assay with a limit of quantification of 50 pMol was used to determine GTI2040 plasma and intracellular (IC) concentrations. Dose-dependent increase in plasma steady state concentration (Css) and area under the curve (AUC) of GTI2040 was observed in both cohorts, although higher AUC and longer t1/2 were demonstrated in the younger pts compared to the older ones. In cohort I, disease responses were seen at all dose levels Five of 14 pts achieved complete remission (CR) and one achieve incomplete CR (CRi; i.e., no marrow disease and incomplete blood count recovery). In cohort II, no disease response was observed. Median IC GTI2040 concentration in BM mononuclear cells at 120 hours following start of antisense infusion was higher in younger (i.e., 175 nM) than in older (i.e., 75 nM) pts. A median decrease in R2 protein levels of 50% (range 50–90%) detected by immunoblotting was noted in 5/9 and 5/10 pts in cohort I and II, respectively. In cohort I CR pts (n=4) had a median 50% decrease and non-responders (n=9) had a median 200% increase in R2 levels. In cohort II changes in R2 levels did not predict disease response. In summary, combination of GTI-2040/HiDAC is feasible. PK/PD studies demonstrate achievable plasma and IC levels of the antisense and target downregulation. Disease response was observed only with the dose/schedule administered to younger pts. Dose escalation in this group continues to establish a recommended dose for Phase II trials. [NCI U01 CA 76576-05].

Addition of Oxaliplatin to Continuous Fluorouracil, l-Folinic Acid, and Concomitant Radiotherapy in Rectal Cancer: The Lyon R 97-03 Phase I Trial

2001 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 2433-2438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilles Freyer ◽  
Nadine Bossard ◽  
Pascale Romestaing ◽  
Françoise Mornex ◽  
Olivier Chapet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Folinic Acid ◽  
Dose Level ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Local Treatment ◽  
Rectal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Severe Diarrhea ◽  
Phase Ii Studies ◽  
Level 1

PURPOSE: Oxaliplatin could increase the efficacy of fluorouracil (5-FU)/folinic acid chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer. We tested three dose levels to identify a feasible oxaliplatin dose for combination therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between February 1998 and April 2000, we included 17 rectal adenocarcinoma patients in a single-center phase I study. Patients had T4 rectal carcinoma, T1-T3 disease with colostomy refusal, or potentially operable T2/T3 M1 requiring local treatment. Pelvic radiotherapy was 45 Gy over 5 weeks, 1.8 Gy/fraction, with concomitant chemotherapy weeks 1 and 5. Chemotherapy was oxaliplatin 80, 100, or 130 mg/m2 2-hour infusion on day 1 followed by l-folinic acid 100 mg/m2/d intravenous bolus, and 5-FU 350 mg/m2/d continuous infusion on days 1 to 5 (FolfoR1). Six patients refusing surgery received additional contact radiotherapy +/− brachytherapy. Dose escalation proceeded if less than two of six patients had dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) at a given dose-level. RESULTS: All except two patients completed treatment; patients at level 1 (prolonged grade 1 thrombocytopenia) and level 3 (prolonged cold-related dysesthesia) had no second chemotherapy course. Median follow-up is 14 months (range, 2 to 28 months). One elderly patient at dose level 1 had DLT asthenia, severe diarrhea and vomiting, and more than 10% weight loss. There were no other DLTs and no severe rectitis or gastrointestinal toxicity. There were objective responses at all doses and no progressions. Eight patients underwent radical surgery after chemoradiotherapy. Two had complete pathologic responses. CONCLUSION: FolfoR1 seems feasible and effective. Dose escalation did not increase toxicity. Although the MTD was not reached in this study, we recommend oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 for phase II studies because it is the dose determined from studies in metastatic patients with no toxicity when given concurrently with radiation.

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