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Phase 3, randomized study of pembrolizumab (pembro) vs best supportive care (BSC) for second-line advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): KEYNOTE-240.
Authors: Finn Richard S. , Chan Stephen L. , Zhu Andrew X. , Knox Jennifer J. , Cheng Ann-Lii , Siegel Abby B. , Bautista Oliver , Kudo Masatoshi
Published: September 2018

TPS4143

Background: The tyrosine kinase inhibitor sorafenib is the standard of care for first-line HCC; currently, there is no clear standard of care after disease progression on sorafenib or for patients (pts) with intolerance to sorafenib. Because most HCC is driven by inflammation, there is a strong rationale to evaluate immunotherapy in pts with this type of cancer. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 KEYNOTE-240 study (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02702401) was designed to compare the efficacy and safety of the anti–PD-1 antibody pembro + BSC vs placebo + BSC in pts with previously treated advanced HCC. Methods: Eligibility criteria include age ≥ 18 years, histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of HCC, documented progression after stopping treatment with sorafenib or intolerance to sorafenib, disease not amenable to a curative treatmentapproach (eg, transplantation, surgery, or ablation), measurable disease confirmed by central imaging vendor review per RECIST v1.1, Child-Pugh liver score A, ECOG performance status 0-1, and predicted life expectancy > 3 months. Pts will be randomly assigned 2:1 to receive pembro 200 mg IV Q3W + BSC or placebo Q3W + BSC for up to 35 cycles (~2 years) or until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or investigator decision. Randomization will be stratified by geographic region, presence of macrovascular invasion, and α-fetoprotein level. BSC will be provided by the investigator per local treatment practices. Response will be assessed every 6 weeks per RECIST v1.1 by central imaging vendor review. Adverse events (AEs) will be assessed throughout treatment and for 30 days thereafter (90 days for serious AEs) and graded per NCI CTCAE v4.0. Primary objectives are comparison of progression-free survival per RECIST v1.1 by central imaging vendor review and overall survival between treatment arms. Secondary objectives are comparison of objective response rate, duration of response, disease control rate, and time to progression per RECIST v1.1 by central imaging vendor review; and evaluation of safety and tolerability. Planned enrollment in KEYNOTE-240 is 408 pts across 26 countries. Clinical trial information: NCT02702401.
Randomized phase II study of 2nd-line FOLFIRI versus modified FOLFIRI with PARP inhibitor ABT-888 (veliparib) (NSC-737664) in metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC): SWOG S1513.
Authors: Chiorean E. Gabriela , McDonough Shannon , Philip Philip Agop , Swisher Elizabeth M. , Pishvaian Michael J. , Guthrie Katherine , Lowy Andrew M. , Hochster Howard S.
Published: September 2018

TPS4147

Background: PC is characterized by multiple DNA repair defects, including in BRCA1/ 2, and other homologous recombination (HR) genes such as FANC, ATM, ATR (Waddell N, Nature 2015). Folinic acid/5-fluorouracil/ irinotecan (FOLFIRI) is a 2nd line therapy option in mPC, but overall survival (OS) averages only 6 mos (Yoo C, Br J Cancer 2009). It is known that PARP facilitates repair from topoisomerase 1-associated DNA damage, and that preclinically PARP inhibitors (PARPi) increase DNA breaks from camptothecins, resulting in synergistic antitumor effects (Smith LM, Clin Cancer Res 2005, Davidson D, Invest New Drugs 2013). PARPi are active in mPC harboring BRCA1/2 mutations. Given the preclinical synergism between ABT-888 with irinotecan, and the safety and preliminary efficacy noted in a phase I trial (Berlin J, J Clin Oncol 2014; abstr 2574), we designed a randomized phase II study of mFOLFIRI /ABT-888 vs FOLFIRI alone for 2nd line mPC patients (pts). Blood and tumor samples are collected at baseline to retrospectively analyze biomarkers related to DNA repair capacity, including the HRD assay and BROCA-HR, a targeted multi-gene sequencing to detect alterations within the Fanconi Anemia-BRCA (HR), non-homologous end joining (NHEJ), and DNA mismatch repair pathways, and correlate with efficacy. Methods: Phase II study in 143 pts randomized (1:1) to mFOLFIRI/ABT-888 or FOLFIRI. For optimal PARP inhibition, ABT-888 is dosed Days (D) 1-7 and mFOLFIRI (no 5-FU bolus) D3-5 in 14D-cycles. In the control arm, FOLFIRI is dosed D1-3 in 14D-cycles. Primary endpoint: compare OS between treatment arms; secondary endpoints: safety, progression-free survival, response rates; translational: correlate germline/somatic BRCA1/2 mutations, and other DNA repair biomarkers with efficacy in each arm. Standard eligibility criteria apply. Assuming that the addition of ABT-888 will increase OS from 6 to 9 mos, 128 eligible pts (143 pts total) are required, based on a one-sided type 1 error of 10%, and 80% power. Kaplan-Meier methodology will be used to estimate median OS for each treatment arm. This study is open to accrual (NCT02890355). Clinical trial information: NCT02890355.
A phase III trial to compare efficacy and safety of lenvatinib in combination with everolimus or pembrolizumab vs sunitinib alone in first-line treatment of patients (Pts) with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Authors: Motzer Robert J. , Grünwald Viktor , Hutson Thomas E. , Porta Camillo , Powles Thomas , Eto Masatoshi , Dutcus Corina E , Baig Mahadi Ali , Dutta Lea , Li Di , Choueiri Toni K.
Published: September 2018

TPS4595

Background: Lenvatinib (LEN) is a multikinase inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor 1–3, fibroblast growth factor receptor 1–4, platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha, and RET and KIT. Based on a phase 2 study (Motzer et al. Lancet Oncol 2015), LEN was approved in combination with everolimus (EVE) for treatment of metastatic RCC following 1 prior VEGF-targeted therapy. A phase 1b/2 study of LEN in combination with pembrolizumab (PEM) in pts with RCC LEN is also underway. We report the design of a multicenter, open-label, phase 3 trial of LEN plus EVE or PEM vs sunitinib (SUN; a standard therapy for RCC) as first-line treatment for advanced RCC. Methods: Pts aged ≥ 18 years with confirmed advanced RCC diagnosis, ≥ 1 measurable lesion per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1, Karnofsky Performance Status ≥ 70, controlled blood pressure, and adequate blood coagulation, renal, hepatic, and bone marrow function are eligible. Pts will be randomized 1:1:1 to receive LEN 18 mg/day + EVE 5 mg/day, LEN 20 mg/day + PEM 200 mg every 3 weeks, or SUN 50 mg/day (on a schedule of 4 weeks on treatment followed by 2 weeks off) until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of consent, or study end. The primary endpoint is to show superiority of LEN+EVE or LEN+PEM over single-agent SUN as first-line treatment for advanced RCC in improving progression-free survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints include comparison of objective response rate, overall survival, PFS on next-line therapy, health-related quality of life, and safety and tolerability in pts receiving LEN+EVE or LEN+PEM vs SUN. Exploratory endpoints include PFS in the LEN+PEM arm using immune-related RECIST, comparison of duration of response, disease control rate, and clinical benefit rate in pts treated with LEN+EVE or LEN+PEM vs SUN, and analysis of the relationship between blood biomarkers and outcome. No interim analysis is planned for efficacy or futility. Enrollment of 735 pts is planned to achieve 90% power at 2-sided α = 0.05 to detect a difference in ≥ 1 of the primary comparisons. Clinical trial information: NCT02811861.
A phase III study of atezolizumab (atezo) vs placebo as adjuvant therapy in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) patients (pts) at high risk of recurrence following resection (IMmotion010).
Authors: Uzzo Robert , Bex Axel , Rini Brian I. , Albiges Laurence , Suarez Cristina , Donaldson Frank , Asakawa Takashi , Schiff Christina , Pal Sumanta K.
Published: September 2018

TPS4598

Background: Nephrectomy is the SOC in early RCC; however, the 5-y relapse rate is 30-40% in stage II or III pts, with tumor stage and grade correlating with survival and recurrence after surgery. Currently, there is a limited role for adjuvant therapy after nephrectomy in pts who have had complete tumor resection; observation is standard. In a Ph II first-line metastatic RCC study, treatment with single-agent atezo (anti–PD-L1) resulted in an ORR of 25%. Thus, IMmotion010, a Ph III, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial, will evaluate the efficacy and safety of atezo as adjuvant therapy in RCC pts who are at high risk of recurrence after resection (NCT03024996). Methods: Eligible RCC pts (clear cell or sarcomatoid histologies) will have undergone nephrectomy (radical or partial) and be at high risk of recurrence (T2 Grade 4, T3a Grade 3-4, T3b/c any Grade, T4 any Grade or TxN+ any Grade) or have had complete resection of limited metachronous/synchronous metastasis. Pts must show no residual disease or evidence of metastases by CT scan at enrollment. ECOG PS ≤ 1 and tumor specimens evaluable for PD-L1 will also be required. Pts will be randomized 1:1 to receive atezo 1200 mg IV q3w or placebo IV q3w for 16 cycles or 1 y; stratification will be by disease stage (T2/T3a vs T3b/c/T4/N+ vs metastasectomy), region (North America [excluding Mexico] vs rest of world) and PD-L1 status on tumor-infiltrating immune cells (IC; PD-L1 IC expression < 1% vs ≥ 1%). The primary endpoint is independent review facility (IRF)-assessed disease-free survival (DFS), defined as the time from randomization to the first documented recurrence event (local recurrence, new primary RCC, distant metastasis) or death. Secondary endpoints include OS, investigator-assessed DFS, IRF-assessed and investigator-assessed DFS in pts with ≥ 1% PD-L1 IC, disease-specific survival, distant metastasis-free survival and the 3-y rates of IRF-assessed DFS and investigator-assessed DFS. Safety and biomarkers will be evaluated. The planned analysis will occur when at least ≈ 65% of pts in the 2 populations have died. 664 pts will be enrolled at 150-200 sites worldwide. Clinical trial information: NCT03024996.
A randomized phase II trial of abiraterone, olaparib or abiraterone + olaparib in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with DNA repair defects.
Authors: Reichert Zachery , Carneiro Benedito A. , Daignault-Newton Stephanie , Sullivan Amanda , Feng Felix Yi-Chung , Morgan Todd Matthew , Tomlins Scott A. , Chinnaiyan Arul M. , Hussain Maha
Published: September 2018

TPS5086

Background: Approximately 20% of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) harbor mutations in genes encoding DNA repair proteins (e.g. ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, RAD51, CHEK2, FANCA). These mutations impact base excision repair and alternative end-joining, which rely on the activity of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). Olaparib (olap) inhibits PARP and showed activity in a post hoc analysis in mCRPC patients with DNA repair defects (DRD). In a subgroup analysis of the NCI 9012 trial evaluating abiraterone (abi) +/- veliparib (a PARP inhibitor), patients with DRD in both treatment groups had a > 80% prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response rate and prolonged progression free survival (PFS) (13.8 mos vs. 7.8 mos; P = 0.01). Preclinical data suggests interactions between androgen signaling and PARP activity. These observations provide the rationale to evaluate the efficacy of olap, abi or the combination in patients with DRD. Methods: This is a prospective, randomized, open-label phase 2 clinical trial with a primary endpoint of objective PFS (radiographic + clinical). Secondary endpoints: objective disease and PSA response rates. Analysis of tumor specimens, circulating tumor cells/DNA will be performed. Eligible patients with progressive mCRPC, no prior mCRPC therapy with tumor loss of ATM, BRCA1 or BRCA2 (based on known germline loss, prior CLIA certified tumor analysis or new metastatic biopsy) will be stratified by germline vs. somatic mutational status and randomized 1:1:1 to abi (1000 mg daily) + prednisone (5 mg bid), olap (300 mg daily) or olap + abi + prednisone (same doses). Patients in single agent arms may cross over to opposite single agent therapy at progression. An exploratory cohort of patients with DNA repair defects besides ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2 may receive olap. Statistical analysis will provide median, 12-month, and 24-month product-limit estimates of PFS by treatment arm. The study is recruiting 60 randomized patients at sites in the US. The trial is coordinated by the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium, LLC and funded by AstraZeneca. Clinical trial information: NCT03012321.
A randomized, triple negative breast cancer enrolling trial to confirm molecular profiling improves survival (ARTEMIS).
Authors: Yam Clinton , Hess Kenneth R. , Litton Jennifer Keating , Yang Wei Tse , Piwnica-Worms Helen , Mittendorf Elizabeth Ann , Ueno Naoto T. , Lim Bora , Murthy Rashmi Krishna , Damodaran Senthil Kumar , Helgason Thorunn , Huo Lei , Thompson Alastair Mark , Gilcrease Michael , Santiago Lumarie , Candelaria Rosalind P , Rauch Gaiane , Adrada Beatriz , Symmans William Fraser , Moulder Stacy L.
Published: September 2018

TPS590

Background: Following neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT), patients (pts) with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) achieving pathologic complete response/residual cancer burden-0 (pCR/RCB-0) or minimal residual disease (RCB-I) have an improved relapse free survival when compared to pts with more extensive residual disease (RCB-II/III) (Symmans et al, JCO 2017). Pts with chemo-resistant TNBC have a poor prognosis as there are currently no FDA-approved targeted agents available for TNBC. We previously reported the ability of a novel gene expression signature (GES) to predict sensitivity to NACT (Hatzis et al, JAMA 2011). Here we seek to prospectively validate the use of this GES in combination with imaging to predict response to NACT and establish the clinical impact of selecting pts predicted to have non-responsive disease (NRD) for enrollment in clinical trials of targeted therapy. Methods: All pts will undergo a biopsy of the primary tumor for molecular characterization (MC) and will be randomized 2:1 to know their MC results (intervention arm) or not (control arm). A maximum of 360 pts will be enrolled and randomized using a group sequential design with one-sided O’Brien-Fleming boundaries, with two equally spaced binding interim tests for futility and superiority and one final test, having an overall Type I error of 0.05 and power of 0.80 to detect an improvement in pCR/RCB-I from 50% to 64%. Secondary endpoints include rates of clinical trial enrollment, disease free survival and integrated biomarker analyses. All pts will receive 4 cycles of anthracycline-based NACT with imaging done every 2 cycles to assess response. After completion or progression on anthracycline-based NACT, pts predicted to have NRD based on MC/imaging (intervention arm) or imaging alone (control arm) will be offered enrollment on a clinical trial. Pts are eligible if they have stage I-III TNBC with a primary tumor that is ≥1.5cm. Pts with contraindications to anthracyclines and/or taxanes are excluded. Enrollment began in November 2015. 105 pts have been enrolled to date with 71 and 34 pts randomized to the intervention and control arms, respectively. Clinical trial information: NCT02276443.
CASCADE: A phase 3, randomized, double-blind study of vadastuximab talirine (33A) versus placebo in combination with azacitidine or decitabine in the treatment of older patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Authors: Wang Eunice S. , Adés Lionel , Fathi Amir Tahmasb , Kreuzer Karl A , O'Meara Megan Marie , Liang Shang-Ying , Ravandi Farhad
Published: September 2018

TPS7066

Background: AML is associated with poor survival rates in patients (pts) who are not eligible for intensive chemotherapy or allogeneic stem cell transplant (allo-SCT) due to advanced age, comorbidities, and/or disease risk factors. Non-intensive therapies, such as the hypomethylating agents (HMAs) azacitidine and decitabine, are frequently employed in this setting; however, response rates and survival remain suboptimal in this pt population. Vadastuximab talirine (33A) is a CD33-directed antibody conjugated to pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dimers. Upon binding, 33A is internalized and transported to the lysosomes where PBD is released via proteolytic cleavage of the linker, leading to DNA crosslinking and cell death. In preclinical studies, HMA priming followed by 33A exposure upregulated CD33 expression, increased DNA incorporation of the PBD dimer, and enhanced cytotoxicity. In a phase 1 study, 33A plus HMA was generally well tolerated without a significant pattern of off-target toxicity. Activity of the combination was markedly improved compared to historical data of HMA monotherapy, with a high MRD-negative remission rate and activity maintained in the highest risk subgroups (Fathi et al, ASH 2016). Methods: This phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled global study was designed to compare overall survival between pts treated with 33A plus HMA vs. pts treated with placebo plus HMA (NCT02785900). Secondary endpoints include composite complete remission rate (CR/CRi), event-free survival, and safety. Approximately 500 pts will be randomized in a 1:1 manner to one of the study arms. Investigators may select either HMA (azacitidine or decitabine). Eligible pts are adults with newly diagnosed, previously untreated, de novo or secondary AML, and have intermediate or adverse cytogenetic risk. Pts must not have AML associated with favorable risk karyotype or be a candidate for allo-SCT. Combination treatment may be repeated every 4 weeks until disease progression, leukemic recurrence, or unacceptable toxicity. Study enrollment began in June 2016.
A phase I, first-in-human study of MGD006/S80880 (CD123 x CD3 DART) in AML/MDS.
Authors: Vey Norbert , Davidson-Moncada Jan Kenneth , Uy Geoffrey L. , Rizzieri David , Khoury Hanna Jean , Foster Matthew Charles , Godwin John E. , Topp Max S. , Martinelli Giovanni , Ciceri Fabio , Carrabba Matteo Giovanni , Huls Gerwin A , Wegener Antje , Tran Kathy C. , Shannon Michele , Sun Jichao , Wigginton Jon M. , DiPersio John F.
Published: September 2018

TPS7070

Background: MGD006/S80880 is a novel CD123 x CD3 DART molecule designed to target CD123-positive cells for recognition and elimination by CD3-expressing T lymphocytes as effector cells. CD123, the alpha chain of the interleukin 3 receptor (IL-3Ra) is known to be highly expressed in > 90% of AML patients and at least 50% of MDS patients. Based on these observations, targeting CD123 could be a promising strategy in the preferential ablation of AML and MDS cells. Methods: MGD006 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 dose-escalation and cohort expansion study in relapsed/refractory (R/R) AML or intermediate-2/high risk MDS. The objectives of the study are to determine the MTDS and safety profile, and describe the pharmacokinetics and preliminary activity of MGD006. Patients are dosed in 28-day cycles. All patients start with a lead-in continuous IV infusion of 30ng/kg/day for 3 days followed by 100ng/kg/day for 4 days. Subsequent weeks (2-4) are dosed in two different schedules. One arm receives MGD006 for 4 days on/3 days off and the second arm receives MGD006 for 7 days continuously at the maximal dose assigned to each cohort (up to 1000ng/kg/day). Beginning with the second cycle, all patients are administered MGD006 for 4 days on/3 days off at the maximal dose/cohort. Patients can continue on treatment until 2 cycles (8 weeks) after the attainment of a CR, maximum of 12 cycles of MGD006, DLT or treatment failure. Once the MTDS is identified, two cohorts of 24 patients each, one in AML and one in MDS, will be enrolled. Response is assessed by IWG or IPSS criteria for AML and MDS, respectively. Signs and symptoms of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a common AE, are graded according to Lee criteria. The study continues to enroll patients with open sites in the US, France, Germany, Italy, and The Netherlands. ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT02152956. EudraCT #2015-003813-11.
The OMNI patient registry: A prospective observational registry to assess vascular safety in patients with CML and Ph+ ALL treated with ponatinib.
Authors: Stemhagen Annette , Adib Deyaa , Lustgarten Stephanie , McGarry Lisa , Du Moulin Ruth , Santillana Sergio
Published: September 2018

TPS7073

Background: Ponatinib is an oral TKI with potent activity against BCR-ABL1. The pivotal PACE study (NCT01207440) formed the basis for approval of ponatinib in the US for the treatment of patients with resistant/intolerant CML or Ph+ ALL, or those with the T315I mutation. Long-term follow-up of PACE showed a higher cumulative incidence of vascular occlusive events (VOEs) than reported at the time of approval — dose reductions were later implemented to mitigate VOEs. VOEs comprise arterial occlusive events (AOE) and venous thromboembolic events. The exposure-adjusted incidence of AOEs has not increased over time in PACE; in patients with a history of ischemic disease, the relative risk of serious AOEs was 2.6 in those with ≥2 vs 0 risk factors. The primary objective of this patient registry is to assess VOEs occurring during ponatinib use in routine clinical practice in the US. Methods: OMNI (NCT02455024) is a prospective observational registry of eligible patients (Table) with CML or Ph+ ALL for whom the decision to initiate treatment with ponatinib has already been made for the approved US indications. Patients voluntarily enroll into the registry, which is non-interventional with no protocol-mandated tests/procedures — all treatment decisions are made at the discretion of the health care practitioner in consultation with their patient. Study duration is anticipated as ~30 mo (~18-mo enrollment followed by 12 mo of data collection, which will occur every 3 mo). The primary analysis will be performed 12 mo after last patient enrolled and will estimate the incidence of VOEs by duration of ponatinib exposure. To understand differences between those with and without VOEs, exploratory analyses will be performed, considering factors such as patient demographics, risk factors for developing VOEs, dose and duration of ponatinib treatment, and concomitant medications. VOE outcomes also will be assessed. Enrollment will begin in 2017, with a target of ≥300 patients. Clinical trial information: NCT02455024. [Table: see text]
Ironclad: A randomized phase III study of ibrutinib (Ibr) or no consolidation following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AutoHCT) for relapsed/refractory activated-B-cell (ABC) subtype diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Authors: Andreadis Charalambos , Fenske Timothy S , Hill Brian Thomas , Stiff Patrick J. , Grinblatt David L. , Hsi Eric D. , Kelley Todd , Richards Kristy L. , Kostakoglu Lale , Schöder Heiko , Jung Sin-Ho , Pitcher Brandy , Pike Kristen , Plona Teri , Baugher Ryan , Mellott Stephanie , Bartlett Nancy L. , Leonard John , Shea Thomas C. , Devine Steven Michael
Published: September 2018

TPS7566

Background: Relapsed DLBCL in the rituximab era portends a poor prognosis with only about 25% of patients achieving long-term disease control following 2ndline therapy and AutoHCT. Patients with the ABC subtype have an inferior prognosis at diagnosis than those with GC and are overrepresented at relapse. In order to improve outcomes in ABC-DLBCL, we designed a study targeting disease pathobiology at the time of AutoHCT. Ibr has a safety profile allowing combination with cytotoxic chemotherapy and has single-agent activity with a 37% response rate in patients with relapsed/refractory ABC-DLBCL. Methods: This is an intergroup, randomized, placebo-controlled phase III study combining Ibr or placebo with high-dose chemotherapy during conditioning with AutoHCT and for 12 months following AutoHCT. Pts with relapsed or refractory DLBCL have tissue submitted centrally for real-time review and subtype assignment by GEP (Frederick Laboratory). Key eligibility criteria include no more than 3 prior regimens, no active CNS involvement, no need for long-term anticoagulation, and no progression on prior Ibr. Pts with chemosensitive ABC-DLBCL are randomized to Ibr 560 mg or placebo with BEAM or CBV chemotherapy until day 0. After engraftment, pts receive Ibr 560 mg daily or placebo for 12 additional cycles. Pts with progressive disease on placebo can cross over to Ibr monotherapy. An initial safety cohort of 6 pts is being enrolled to evaluate the tolerability of Ibr with concurrent BEAM and CBV therapy. The primary endpoint is superior 2-year PFS (Ha/H0: 67% vs 50%). Secondary endpoints include time to count recovery, post-transplant response rates, OS, PFS, and incidence of 2arymalignancies. In correlative studies, we will assess the prognostic and predictive role of pre-transplant FDG-PET in the setting of Ibr or placebo therapy, the role of emergent BCR pathway mutations, double hit genetics, and pharmacogenetic determinants on treatment outcome and toxicities. We expect to accrue 296 patients over 4 years. An Alliance/BMT-CTN study: NCT02443077 Clinical trial information: NCT02443077.
EA5142 adjuvant nivolumab in resected lung cancers (ANVIL): The newest study in the ALCHEMIST platform.
Authors: Chaft Jamie E. , Dahlberg Suzanne Eleanor , Gerber David E. , Oxnard Geoffrey R. , Malik Shakun M. , Simone Charles B. , Edelman Martin J. , Heymach John , Rudin Charles M. , Ramalingam Suresh S.
Published: September 2018

TPS8575

Background: There have been no advances in the systemic treatment of resected lung cancers in the last decade. This is in contrast to advanced disease where molecularly targeted therapies for patients with oncogene-driven tumors have replaced and/or delayed chemotherapy and where immunotherapy drugs that target the programmed death receptor pathway (PD-1 or PD-L1) are now utilized in first and second line. The Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) initiative to address the role of genomic testing and personalized therapies in the adjuvant treatment of non-small cell lung cancers. EA5142 is the newest of the ALCHEMIST studies, investigating adjuvant nivolumab in patients not eligible for the EGFR or ALK directed trials. Methods: ALCHEMIST is a clinical trial platform that consists of integrated protocols: ALCHEMIST Screening (A151216; NCT02194738), ALCHEMIST-EGFR (A081105; NCT02193282), ALCHEMIST-ALK (E4512; NCT02201992), and ALCHEMIST-nivo (EA5142; NCT02595944). In ALCHEMIST-Screening, up to 8,000 patients with pathologically confirmed stage IB (≥ 4 cm)-IIIA NSCLC will be enrolled either before or after surgical resection. Tumors that are non-squamous histology will be centrally genotyped for EGFR mutations and ALK rearrangements. Patients with EGFR or ALK-positive tumors are offered enrollment in trials evaluating adjuvant erlotinib or crizotinib, respectively. In the ~80% of patients enrolled with tumors that have wildtype EGFR and ALK or those with squamous histology central testing will be performed for PD-L1 utilizing immunohistochemistry (DAKO 28-8). Adjuvant therapy is allowed but not required. Patients are randomized to nivolumab 240 mg IV over 3 minutes every 2 weeks for up to 1 year versus standard of care observation, stratified by stage, histology, prior adjuvant treatment, and PD-L1 status ( > / = 1% or < 1%). ANVIL has enrolled 52 of 714 planned patients to detect co-primary endpoints of a 30% improvement in overall survival and/or a 33% reduction in disease free survival favoring nivolumab. EA5142 is currently open at over 400 centers nationwide. Clinical trial information: NCT02595944.
A phase III trial to compare atezolizumab (atezo) vs best supportive care (BSC) following adjuvant chemotherapy in patients (pts) with completely resected NSCLC: IMpower010.
Authors: Wakelee Heather A. , Altorki Nasser K. , Vallieres Eric , Zhou Caicun , Zuo Yunxia , Howland Michael , Xia Fan , Sandler Alan , Felip Enriqueta
Published: September 2018

TPS8576

Background: The anti–PD-L1 mAb atezo blocks the interaction between PD-L1 and its receptors PD-1 and B7.1 and restores anti-tumor immunity. In the OAK trial, pts with 2L/3L advanced NSCLC had improved mOS in the atezo arm (13.8 mo) vs the docetaxel (doc) arm (9.6 mo), with a survival benefit observed regardless of PD-L1 expression levels on tumor cells (TC) or tumor-infiltrating immune cells (IC). However, more effective treatment options are needed for pts with early-stage NSCLC. A global Phase III, randomized, open-label trial, IMpower010 (NCT02486718), is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of atezo vs BSC following adjuvant cisplatin (cis)–based chemotherapy (chemo) in pts with resected stage IB (tumors ≥ 4 cm)-IIIA NSCLC. Methods: Pts eligible for study must have complete tumor resection 4 to 12 weeks prior to enrollment for pathologic stage IB (tumors ≥ 4 cm)-IIIA NSCLC, be adequately recovered from surgery, be able to receive cis-based adjuvant chemo and have an ECOG PS 0-1. Pts with other malignancies, autoimmune disease, hormonal cancer or radiation therapy within 5 years and prior chemo or immunotherapy are excluded from study. Approximately 1127 pts will be enrolled regardless of PD-L1 status. Pts will receive up to four 21-d cycles of cis-based chemo (cis [75 mg/m2 IV, d 1] + vinorelbine [30 mg/m2 IV, d 1, 8], doc [75 mg/m2 IV, d 1] or gemcitabine [1250 mg/m2 IV, d 1, 8], or pemetrexed [500 mg/m2 IV, d 1; only non-squamous NSCLC]). No adjuvant radiation therapy is permitted. After adjuvant chemo, eligible pts will be randomized 1:1 to receive 16 cycles of atezo 1200 mg q3w or BSC. Stratification factors include sex, histology (squamous vs non-squamous), disease stage (IB vs II vs IIA) and PD-L1 status by IHC (TC2/3 [≥ 5% expressing PD-L1] and any IC vs TC0/1 [ < 5%] and IC2/3 vs TC0/1 and IC0/1 [ < 5%]). The primary endpoint is disease-free survival; secondary endpoints include OS and safety. Exploratory biomarkers, including PD-L1 expression, immune- and tumor-related biomarkers before, during and after treatment with atezo and at radiographic disease recurrence, or confirmation of new primary NSCLC, will be evaluated. Clinical trial information: NCT02486718.
Randomized phase III trial of concurrent chemoradiation followed by nivolumab or placebo for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (RTOG 3505).
Authors: Gerber David E. , Urbanic James John , Langer Corey J. , Hu Chen , Chang I-Fen , Lu Bo , Movsas Benjamin , Jeraj Robert , Curran Walter John , Bradley Jeffrey D.
Published: September 2018

TPS8579

Background: Despite aggressive therapy with concurrent chemoradiation, fewer than 25% of patients with stage 3 NSCLC achieve 5-year survival and are presumably cured. To date, treatment modifications—including consolidation chemotherapy, maintenance therapy with molecularly targeted agents, concomitant administration of monoclonal antibodies, and escalation of radiation therapy (RT) dose—have not improved these outcomes. Immune checkpoint inhibitors represent an effective treatment for advanced NSCLC and may enhance RT-associated anti-tumor immunity. RTOG 3505 will test whether the addition of the anti-programmed death 1 (PD1) antibody nivolumab after chemoradiation improves overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in this population. Methods: Key eligibility criteria include surgically unresectable stage 3 NSCLC, ECOG 0-1, adequate organ function, available archival tissue, and absence of active autoimmune disease. Patients will receive thoracic RT to 60 Gy with concurrent cisplatin 50 mg/m2 IV on Days 1, 8, 29, and 36, and etoposide 50 mg/m2 IV on Days 1-5 and 29-33. This regimen was selected to (1) minimize risk of pulmonary toxicity and steroid requirements, and (2) optimize timing of immunotherapy. Between 4 and 12 weeks after completion of chemoradiation, eligible patients will be randomized to nivolumab 240 mg IV or placebo every 2 weeks for 1 year. Stratification factors include performance status, histology, and tumor PD-L1 status. Co-primary endpoints are OS and PFS, as determined by central radiology review. Secondary objectives include toxicity assessment, patient-reported outcomes and quality of life, and OS and PFS according to PD-L1 expression. Exploratory objectives include biomarkers to predict treatment efficacy and toxicity. A total of 660 patients will be enrolled to provide ≥90% power to detect (1) a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.7 for OS with two-sided type I error of 0.04, and (2) HR of 0.667 for PFS two-sided type I error of 0.01, allowing a 16.7% drop-out rate before randomization. Clinical trial information: NCT02768558.
ATOMIC-Meso: A randomized phase 2/3 trial of ADI-PEG20 or placebo with pemetrexed and cisplatin in patients with argininosuccinate synthetase 1-deficient non-epithelioid mesothelioma.
Authors: Szlosarek Peter Wojciech , Baas Paul , Ceresoli Giovanni Luca , Fennell Dean Anthony , Gilligan David , Johnston Amanda , Lee Phuong , Mansfield Aaron Scott , Nolan Luke , Nowak Anna K. , Steele Jeremy P. C. , Taylor Paul , Tsao Anne S. , Zauderer Marjorie Glass , Bomalaski John S.
Published: September 2018

TPS8582

Background: Argininosuccinate synthetase 1 (ASS1)-deficient malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is sensitive to arginine deprivation therapy with pegylated arginine deiminase (ADI-PEG20), which also enhances the cytotoxicity of pemetrexed. The TRAP Phase 1 trial (NCT02029690) of ADI-PEG 20 combined with 1st-line pemetrexed (PEM) and cisplatin (CDDP) chemotherapy revealed a 94% disease control rate in non-epithelioid (biphasic and sarcomatoid) MPM subtypes characterized by a 75% rate of ASS1 loss. Thus, we plan to assess the efficacy of ADI-PEG20 or placebo combined with PEM and CDDP in patients (pts) with poor prognosis MPM in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase 2/3 global trial. Methods: Up to 386 good performance (ECOG 0-1) pts with non-epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma will be enrolled in a phase 2/3 adaptive, biomarker-driven study design. Biopsies will be required prior to randomization: ASS1-agnostic pts will be enrolled initially (phase 2 stage) with an option to restrict enrolment to ASS1-deficient MPM (phase 3 stage). Pts will be randomized to receive weekly ADI-PEG20 (36 mg/m2 IM) or placebo with standard doses of PEM and CDDP for a maximum of 18 weeks (6 cycles) of treatment. Pts who develop CDDP toxicity may be switched to carboplatin. Pts will be assessed every 6 weeks using modified RECIST (RECIST 1.1 allowed for pts with significant extrathoracic disease). The primary endpoint for the phase 2 stage will be overall response rate (ORR) with secondary endpoints of overall survival (OS), safety and toxicity. The phase 2 will test ORR proportions with the placebo triplet set at 15% vs. 35% for the ADI-PEG 20 triplet, with a 1:1 randomization, 80% power. After recruitment of 176 pts, the phase 2 will convert to a phase 3 study with the primary endpoint of OS. In summary, ATOMIC-Meso is the first triplet chemotherapy study to assess the role of targeted arginine deprivation in aggressive subtypes of mesothelioma. Pt accrual has commenced across the US and Asia, with enrolment due in Europe and Australia by 2nd quarter of 2017. [Trial sponsored by Polaris Group]. Clinical trial information: NCT02709512.
A phase III study of rovalpituzumab tesirine maintenance therapy following first-line platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with extensive disease small cell lung cancer (ED SCLC).
Authors: Komarnitsky Philip B. , Lee Ho-Jin , Shah Manan , Wong Shekman , Gauthier Sanja , Dziubinski Juliann , Osbaugh Stacy , Zhang Fan
Published: September 2018

TPS8583

Background: SCLC embodies 15-20% of lung cancers. Patients (pts) are staged with either limited or extensive disease; the standard front-line treatment for the latter is chemotherapy with carbo- or cisplatin combined with etoposide or irinotecan. Response rates are high with limited duration. Recurrence may be attributable to chemo-resistant tumor initiating cells (TICs). Delta-like protein 3 (DLL3) is an inhibitory Notch receptor ligand identified as a novel target in SCLC TICs. DLL3 is highly expressed in SCLC but not normal tissue. Rovalpituzumab tesirine (Rova-T) is an antibody-drug conjugate composed of a DLL3-targeting IgG1 monoclonal antibody tethered to a DNA cross-linking toxin. Rova-T has shown activity in recurrent/relapsed ED SCLC patients (Rudin et al., Lancet Oncol, 2016). Given DLL3 expression in TICs, exploration of Rova-T front-line maintenance strategies in ED SCLC is warranted. The postulated mechanism of action of Rova-T and its clinical activity indicate potential to improve progression-free and overall survival in this setting. Methods: This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international study (NCT03033511, no pts enrolled yet as of 7 February 2017). Approximately 740 ED SCLC pts will be enrolled to include ~480 pts with high DLL3 expression. Eligibility: pts ≥ 18 years; histologically or cytologically confirmed ED SCLC with ongoing clinical benefit (complete/partial response or stable disease) after 4 cycles of 1st line platinum-based therapy; definitively treated CNS metastases allowed; > 3 but ≤ 9 wks between the administration of the last cycle of platinum-based chemotherapy and randomization; available tumor tissue for DLL3 expression testing; ECOG performance score 0-1. Pts will be randomly assigned 1:1 to receive 0.3 mg/kg Rova-T or placebo on Day 1 of each 6-wk cycle, omitting every 3rd cycle. Primary objectives: determine if Rova-T improves progression-free and overall survival. Secondary objectives: assess Rova-T antitumor activity by determining objective response rate, clinical benefit rate, duration of response, and changes in pt reported outcomes. Clinical trial information: NCT03033511.
IMpower132: A phase III clinical program—1L atezolizumab plus platinum-based chemotherapy in chemo-naive advanced non-squamous NSCLC.
Authors: West Howard Jack , Nishio Makoto , Dols Manuel Cobo , Saito Haruhiro , Howland Michael , Hoang Tien , Asakawa Takashi , Sandler Alan , Socinski Mark A.
Published: September 2018

TPS9101

Background: Platinum-based chemotherapy (chemo) is the current standard of care for patients (pts) with newly diagnosed advanced non-squamous NSCLC. The combination of platinum-based chemo and pemetrexed (pem) provides comparable benefit to pts as other standard platinum doublets commonly used and has a favorable toxicity profile. However, the survival benefit conferred by this combination leaves considerable room for improvement. The anti–PD-L1 mAb atezolizumab (atezo) inhibits the interaction of PD-L1 with its receptors PD-1 and B7.1, thereby restoring tumor-specific T-cell immunity. In the OAK trial, pts with 2L/3L advanced NSCLC had improved mOS in the atezo arm (13.8 mo) vs the docetaxel arm (9.6 mo), with a survival benefit observed across PD-L1 expression levels. The potential for chemo to further augment responses to atezo, with tolerable safety, has also been demonstrated. A global, Phase III, randomized, open-label trial, IMpower132 (NCT02657434), is being conducted to evaluate 1L atezo + platinum-based chemo + pem in chemo-naive pts with stage IV NSCLC. Methods: Eligibility criteria include stage IV NSCLC, measurable disease (RECIST v1.1), no prior chemo and ECOG PS 0-1. Exclusion criteria include tumors known to harbor EGFR or ALK driver mutations, untreated CNS metastases, autoimmune disease and prior exposure to immunotherapy. Pts will be enrolled regardless of PD-L1 expression status and randomized to the treatment arms. Pts will be stratified by sex, ECOG PS, type of chemo (carboplatin [carbo] vs cisplatin [cis]) and smoking status. Pts will receive four or six 21-day cycles of either atezo + carbo/cis + pem or carbo/cis + pem. Following the induction phase, pts will receive maintenance atezo + pem or pem alone, depending on their allocated treatment regimen. Pts receiving atezo may continue until loss of clinical benefit.Co-primary endpoints are investigator-assessed PFS and OS. Secondary endpoints include IRF-assessed PFS, investigator-assessed ORR and safety. Predictive biomarkers associated with efficacy will be evaluated. Approximately 568 pts will be enrolled. Clinical trial information: NCT02657434.
Pembrolizumab with or without vismodegib in treating metastatic or unresectable basal cell skin cancer.
Authors: Chang Anne Lynn S. , Tran Duy C , Brotherton Richard , Reddy Sunil , Colevas A. Dimitrios
Published: September 2018

TPS9593

Background: Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are the most common cancer in humans and have increased > 75% in the past two decades, with > 28,000 cases of advanced or metastatic diseases per year. Targeted therapy in the form of Smoothened inhibitors (SIs) are FDA approved for advanced BCC, however, over half of patients do not respond or become resistant to SI monotherapy after initial response. At this time, there are no other FDA approved drugs for advanced BCCs, however, emerging data indicates that a significant proportion of BCCs express programmed cell death ligand (PD-L)-1, suggesting potential response to PD-1 inhibition. In addition, BCCs are keratinocytic tumors, and our case series of PD-1 inhibitors against cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas, another keratinocytic tumor, have shown activity. Here, we present a proof-of-principle, phase 1b, open-label investigator initiated study of pembrolizumab for unresectable or metastatic BCC (NCT02690948). Methods: Following institutional review board approval, patients with locally advanced or metastatic BCCs who met all eligibility criteria were enrolled at a single academic center. Participants were allocated into either Arm 1 (pembrolizumab 200 mg IV every 3 weeks) or Arm 2 (pembrolizumab 200 mg IV every 3 weeks and concurrent vismodegib 150 mg by mouth daily) until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. Major inclusion criteria include individuals aged > or = 18 years with histologically verified unresectable and/or metastatic BCC, and with measurable disease by Response Evaluation Criteria for Solid Tumors version 1.1. Exclusion criteria include immunosuppresion, active infection, history of pneumonitis and autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment. The primary outcome measures are the overall response rates in Arm 1 and 2. Secondary outcome measures include incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) as defined by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events verson 4.0, and progression free survival. This study is currently enrolling, with 10 of 26 patients accrued to date (6 of 13 in Arm 1; 4 of 13 in Arm 2), and the study stopping rule (based on first 10 enrolled patients displaying progressive disease) did not need to be deployed. Clinical trial information: NCT02690948.
Multi-center phase Ib study of intermittent dosing of the MEK inhibitor, selumetinib, in patients with advanced uveal melanoma not previously treated with a MEK inhibitor.
Authors: Komatsubara Kimberly Mayumi , Shoushtari Alexander Noor , Patel Sapna Pradyuman , Momtaz Parisa , Singh-Kandah Shahnaz , Carter Amanda , Cain Suzanne , Taiclet Lauren , DeNoble Sarah , Negri Tiffany , Lacey Danielle , Ambrosini Grazia , Lee Shing Mirn , Schwartz Gary K. , Carvajal Richard D.
Published: September 2018

TPS9597

Background: Uveal melanoma (UM) is a rare subtype of melanoma with no effective therapy for advanced disease. UM is characterized by mutations in GNAQ and GNA11 leading to constitutive activation of the mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. We have previously shown that targeting the MAPK pathway though MEK inhibition with Selumetinib (AZD6244, ARRY-142886) using a continuous dosing schedule improved progression free survival (PFS) in a randomized Phase II study of Selumetininb versus chemotherapy in patients with metastatic UM; however, no PFS or overall survival (OS) benefit was observed in a subsequent randomized Phase III study of Selumetinib and chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone. We hypothesize that an intermittent dosing schedule of Selumetinib may be more effective than continuous dosing by achieving higher dose levels, better drug tolerability, and more complete target inhibition. We propose a Phase Ib study of Selumetinib in UM using an intermittent dosing schedule. Methods: A total of 28 subjects will be enrolled using the time to event continual reassessment method (TITE-CRM). Key inclusion criteria include a diagnosis of advanced UM, measurable disease by RECIST v1.1, and no prior MEK inhibitor therapy. Eligible subjects will be treated with Selumetinib starting at a dose level of 125 mg orally twice a day, using a 3-days-on and 4-days-off per week schedule. The primary goal of this study is to estimate the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of intermittently dosed Selumetinib. Secondary endpoints are response rate, PFS and OS. Responses will be evaluated every 8 weeks by a CT scan of the chest and CT or MRI of the abdomen/ pelvis using RECIST v1.1 criteria. Mandatory tumor biopsies will be obtained at baseline, cycle 1 day 3 (Selumetinib-on day), and between cycle 1 day 11-14 (Selumetinib-off day) in 20 subjects, and optionally at progression. Tumor tissue will be assessed for MAPK pathway inhibition and reactivation at each time point, as well as mechanisms of resistance. Recruitment is currently ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT02768766.
Recent advances in understanding the roles of hypocretin/orexin in arousal, affect, and motivation
Authors: Nevárez Natalie , de Lecea Luis
Published: September 2018

The hypocretins (Hcrts) are two alternatively spliced neuropeptides (Hcrt1/Ox-A and Hcrt2/Ox-B) that are synthesized exclusively in the hypothalamus. Data collected in the 20 years since their discovery have supported the view that the Hcrts play a broad role in the control of arousal with a particularly important role in the maintenance of wakefulness and sleep-to-wake transitions. While this latter point has received an overwhelming amount of research attention, a growing literature has begun to broaden our understanding of the many diverse roles that the Hcrts play in physiology and behavior. Here, we review recent advances in the neurobiology of Hcrt in three sections. We begin by surveying findings on Hcrt function within normal sleep/wake states as well as situations of aberrant sleep (that is, narcolepsy). In the second section, we discuss research establishing a role for Hcrt in mood and affect (that is, anxiety, stress, and motivation). Finally, in the third section, we briefly discuss future directions for the field and place an emphasis on analytical modeling of Hcrt neural activity. We hope that the data discussed here provide a broad overview of recent progress in the field and make clear the diversity of roles played by these neuromodulators.