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First results from TITAN: A phase III double-blind, randomized study of apalutamide (APA) versus placebo (PBO) in patients (pts) with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).
Authors: Chi Kim N. , Agarwal Neeraj , Bjartell Anders , Chung Byung Ha , Pereira de Santana Gomes Andrea Juliana , Given Robert W. , Juárez Soto Álvaro , Merseburger Axel Stuart , Ozguroglu Mustafa , Uemura Hirotsugu , Ye Dingwei , Deprince Kris , Naini Vahid , Li Jinhui , Cheng Shinta , Yu Margaret K. , Zhang Ke , Larsen Julie S. , McCarthy Sharon Anne , Chowdhury Simon 
Published: May 2019

5006 Background: TITAN was designed to determine whether APA, a selective next-generation androgen receptor inhibitor, plus ADT improves radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) and overall survival (OS) compared with PBO plus ADT in pts with mCSPC. Methods: In this randomized, double-blind phase 3 study, pts with mCSPC regardless of extent of disease were randomized (1:1) to APA (240 mg/d) or PBO, added to ADT, in 28-day cycles. Pts with prior treatment (tx) for localized disease or prior docetaxel for mCSPC were allowed. All pts received continuous ADT. Dual primary end points were rPFS and OS. Secondary end points were time to a) initiation of cytotoxic chemotherapy, b) pain progression, c) chronic opioid use, d) skeletal-related event. Time-to-event end points were estimated by Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards methods. This first planned OS interim analysis took place after ~50% of expected events. Results: 525 pts were randomized to APA and 527 to PBO. Median age was 68 y; 8% had prior tx for localized disease; 11% had prior docetaxel. 63% and 37% had high- or low-volume disease, respectively. At median 22.6 mo follow-up, 66% APA and 46% PBO pts remained on tx. APA significantly improved rPFS (HR, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.39-0.60; p < 0.0001), with a 52% reduction in risk of death or radiographic progression; benefit was observed across all subgroups analyzed. Median rPFS was not reached in the APA group and 22.1 mos in the PBO group. APA also significantly improved OS (HR, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.51-0.89; p = 0.0053), with a 33% reduction in risk of death. Median OS was not reached in the APA or PBO group. Time to initiation of cytotoxic chemotherapy was significantly improved with APA (HR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.27-0.56; p < 0.0001). Based on these results, the independent data monitoring committee recommended unblinding to allow crossover of PBO pts to receive APA. Rates of grade 3/4 adverse events (AEs) (42% APA, 41% PBO) were similar, and discontinuations due to AEs (8% APA, 5% PBO) were low. Conclusions: In the TITAN study in pts with mCSPC, including pts with high- and low-volume disease and prior docetaxel, addition of APA to ADT significantly improved rPFS and OS, and the safety profile was tolerable. These results support the addition of APA to ADT for tx of pts with mCSPC. Clinical trial information: NCT02489318.
PSA decline and objective response rates in White (W), Black (B), and Asian men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Authors: Halabi Susan , Dutta Sandipan , Chi Kim N. , Tangen Catherine M. , Xuan Mengdi , Petrylak Daniel Peter , Araujo John C. , Fizazi Karim , Quinn David I. , Morris Michael J. , Higano Celestia S. , Tannock Ian , Small Eric Jay , Kelly William Kevin 
Published: May 2019

5021 Background: We have shown previously in multivariable analysis that AA men had 19% lower risk of death than C men with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treated with a docetaxel (D) and prednisone (P) based regimen. The primary goal of this analysis was to compare ≥50%PSA decline and objective response rate (ORR) in C men, AA men, and Asian men with mCRPC treated with a DP based regimen. Methods: Individual patient data from 8,151 mCRPC men randomized on eight phase III trials to a D containing regimen were combined. Race used in the analysis was based on self-report. The endpoints were ≥50% PSA decline from baseline defined by the PSA working group 2 and ORR (defined as complete or partial response). The logistic regression model was employed to assess the prognostic importance of race in predicting ≥50% PSA decline and ORR adjusting for treatment arm, performance status, and site of metastases. Results: Of 8,151, 7,687 (94%) patients had evaluable PSA data. Of 7,687 men, 6,535 (85%) were W, 445 (6%) were B, 395 (5%) were Asian and 312 (4%) had race unspecified. Men with race unspecified were excluded from the analysis, leaving 7,375 men. Percentage of patients who experienced PSA decline from baseline were: 64%, 58% and 62% in W, B and Asian men, respectively. In multivariable analysis adjusting for risk factors, the pooled odds ratios for PSA decline for AA vs. W were 0.9 (95% CI = 0.7-1.1, p = 0.16) and 1.0 (95% CI = 0.8-1.2, p = 0.92) for Asian vs. W. In 2,760 patients with measurable disease, the percentage of patients who had ORR were: 39%, 31% and 34% in W, B and Asian men, respectively. In multivariable analysis, the pooled odds ratios for ORR were 1.0 (95% CI = 0.7-1.4) for B vs. W and 0.9 (95% CI = 0.6-1.4) for Asian vs. W. Conclusions: There were no differences in PSA decline and ORR outcomes in W, B, or Asian men with mCRPC enrolled on these phase III clinical trials with DP. Clinical trial information: NCT00110214.
Pembrolizumab (pembro) plus olaparib in docetaxel-pretreated patients (pts) with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC): Cohort A of the phase 1b/2 KEYNOTE-365 study.
Authors: Yu Evan Y. , Massard Christophe , Retz Margitta , Tafreshi Ali , Carles Joan , Hammerer Peter , Fong Peter C.C. , Shore Neal D. , Joshua Anthony M. , Linch Mark David , Gurney Howard , Romano Emanuela , Augustin Marinela , Piulats Josep M. , Wu Helen , Schloss Charles , Poehlein Christian Heinrich , De Bono Johann S. 
Published: May 2019

5027 Background: Individual activity with pembro or olaparib has been observed in mCRPC pts who progressed on second-generation hormone therapy (HT) and chemotherapy. Data from cohort A (pembro+olaparib) of KEYNOTE-365 (NCT02861573), a phase 1b/2 umbrella study to test combinations in mCRPC, are presented. Methods: Pts with mCRPC who progressed within 6 mo before screening, were docetaxel-pretreated (up to 1 other chemotherapy permitted) for mCRPC and had ≤2 second-generation HTs were eligible. Pts received pembro 200 mg IV Q3W+olaparib 400 mg orally twice daily. Primary end points: safety and PSA response rate (confirmed PSA decrease ≥50%). Key secondary end points: ORR per RECIST v1.1 (investigator review), disease control rate (DCR: CR+PR+SD ≥6 mo), time to PSA progression, composite response rate, rPFS, and OS. Results: Median (95% CI) follow-up was 11 (6-15) mo. 41 pts initiated treatment (median age, 69 y; visceral disease, 42%; RECIST-measurable, 68%; homologous recombination deficient detected, 0%). Efficacy is outlined in the table. Treatment-related AEs occurred in 39 (95%) pts; most frequent (≥30%) were anemia (37%), fatigue (34%), and nausea (34%). Grade 3-5 treatment-related AEs occurred in 21 (51%) pts. There were 2 deaths; 1 was treatment-related (cause unknown). Conclusions: Pembro+olaparib had activity in pts with mCRPC who were molecularly unselected and were previously treated with docetaxel and second-generation HT. The observed safety profile for the combination is consistent with individual profiles of pembro and olaparib. Clinical trial information: NCT02861573. [Table: see text]
RESIST-PC phase 2 trial: 177Lu-PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer.
Authors: Calais Jeremie , Fendler Wolfgang P , Eiber Matthias , Lassmann MIchael , Dahlbom Magnus , Esfandiari Rouzbeh , Gartmann Jeannine , Nguyen Kathleen , Thin Pan , Lok Vincent , Herrmann Ken , Czernin Johannes , Delpassand Ebrahim 
Published: May 2019

5028 Background: This is an investigator-initiated open-label prospective bi-centric single-arm phase 2 clinical trial (NCT03042312) of 177Lu-PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy in patients with progressive metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Methods: Patients with progressive mCRPC (biochemical, radiographic or clinical) after ≥1 novel androgen axis drug (NAAD), either chemotherapy (CTX) naïve or post-CTX, with sufficient bone marrow reserve and normal kidney function were eligible. All patients underwent a screening PSMA PET/CT to confirm target expression. Patients received up to 4 cycles of 177Lu-PSMA-617 every 8±1 weeks and were randomized into 2 treatment activities groups (6.0 or 7.4 GBq). Kidney dosimetry was performed for the first cycle. Efficacy was defined as serum PSA decline of ≥50% from baseline at 12 weeks and served as primary endpoint. Results: 64 patients (median PSA 75 ng/ml; range 0.5-2425) were included in the study. 20% were CTX naïve while 80% were post-CTX (1.9 CTX regimens on average, range 1-4). 45% completed 4 cycles of 177Lu-PSMA-617. Androgen deprivation therapy was given concomitantly in 83%, NAAD in 23% and immunotherapy in 6%. PSA decline of ≥50% was observed in 23% of patients at 12 weeks and in 38% of patients at any time (best PSA response). The median time to best PSA response was 22 weeks (range 6-49 weeks). 16% had a PSA decline of ≥90% and 59% had any PSA decline ( > 0%). Mild and transient (CTCAE grade 1-2) side effects included xerostomia (72%), nausea/vomiting (69%) and bowel movement disorders (45%). CTCAE grade 3 toxicity included nausea/vomiting (6%), anemia (8%), leukopenia (5%), kidney failure (3%), thrombocytopenia (3%), and neutropenia (3%). The mean kidney dose was 2.7 Gy for the first cycle (range 0.9-5.9) i.e. 0.4 Gy/GBq (range 0.15-0.9). There was no difference between the efficacy and toxicity for the 6.0 GBq (n = 23) and 7.4 GBq (n = 41) treatment arms. Conclusions: 177Lu-PSMA-617 radionuclide therapy is well tolerated in patients with progressive mCRPC. PSA declined by ≥50% in 38% of patients. The best PSA response rate occurred after 3 cycles. Updated data will be provided at the time of the conference. Clinical trial information: NCT03042312.
Pembrolizumab (pembro) plus docetaxel and prednisone in abiraterone (abi) or enzalutamide (enza)-pretreated patients (pts) with metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC): Cohort B of the phase 1b/2 KEYNOTE-365 study.
Authors: Massard Christophe , Retz Margitta , Hammerer Peter , Quevedo Fernando , Fong Peter C.C. , Berry William R. , Gurney Howard , Piulats Josep M. , Joshua Anthony M. , Linch Mark David , Kolinsky Michael Paul , Romano Emanuela , Sridhar Srikala S. , Conter Henry Jacob , Augustin Marinela , Wu Helen , Schloss Charles , Poehlein Christian Heinrich , Yu Evan Y. 
Published: May 2019

5029 Background: Pembro had activity as monotherapy in pretreated advanced mCRPC. Data are presented here from cohort B (pembro + docetaxel/prednisone) of KEYNOTE-365 (NCT02861573), a phase 1b/2 umbrella study to test combinations in mCRPC. Methods: Pts who progressed on or became intolerant to ≥4 wk of abi or enza in the prechemotherapy mCRPC state and progressed within 6 mo before screening were eligible. Pts received pembro 200 mg IV with docetaxel 75 mg/m2 IV Q3W plus prednisone 5 mg orally twice daily. The primary end points were safety and PSA response rate (confirmed PSA decrease ≥50%). Key secondary end points were investigator-determined ORR (RECIST v1.1), disease control rate (DCR: CR+PR+SD ≥6 mo), time to PSA progression, rPFS, and OS. Results: 72 pts (median age, 68 y; visceral disease, 36%; measurable disease, 50%) began pembro + docetaxel. Median (95% CI) follow-up was 10 (8-12) mo. Efficacy is outlined in the table. Treatment-related AEs occurred in 69 (96%) pts; most frequent (≥30%) were alopecia (43%), fatigue (40%), and diarrhea (39%). Grade 3-5 treatment-related AEs occurred in 27 (38%) pts, including 2 deaths from treatment-related AEs (pneumonitis). Most commonly reported immune-mediated AEs were infusion-related reactions (11%) and colitis (10%). Conclusions: Pembro + docetaxel/prednisone has activity in pts with mCRPC who previously progressed on second-generation hormone therapy. AEs were considered mild for the treatment combination. Clinical trial information: NCT02861573. [Table: see text]
Circulating tumor DNA fraction (ctDNA) as a surrogate predictive biomarker in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Authors: Conteduca Vincenza , Wetterskog Daniel , Scarpi Emanuela , Romanel Alessandro , Gurioli Giorgia , Jayaram Anuradha , Lolli Cristian , Schepisi Giuseppe , Casadei Chiara , Menna Cecilia , Wingate Anna , Demichelis Francesca , De Giorgi Ugo , Attard Gerhardt 
Published: May 2019

5039 Background: Plasma ctDNA is a promising minimally invasive biomarker in mCRPC. Pre-treatment high levels of ctDNA reflect poor prognosis (Romanel et al, Sci Transl Med 2015; Annala et al, Cancer Discov 2018). However, the role of plasma ctDNA in prostate tumour monitoring is largely unexplored. We aimed to determine if monitoring tumour response by quantifying ctDNA levels in plasma could enable early assessment of therapy efficacy for mCRPC. Methods: Between January 2011 and June 2016, 132 sequential plasma samples from 54 mCRPC patients (pts) (30 pre- and 24 post-chemotherapy) treated with abiraterone (abi) were collected. Targeted next-generation sequencing was performed on the PGM Ion Torrent using a 316 or 318 Chip to account for 1000X expected coverage per target. We estimated the global tumour content for each sequential plasma sample from study patients by using the approach developed in (Carreira et al, Sci Trasl Med 2014; Romanel et al, Sci Transl Med 2015 ), which extends the CLONET framework (Prandi et al, Genome Biol 2014). Prostate Cancer Working Group -3 (PCWG3) criteria were used to assess clinical, biochemical (PSA) and radiographic (RAD) progression disease (PD). We considered ctDNA PD any increase of ctDNA from baseline value. Results: In our cohort of 54 pts (median age: 75 years, range 70-78), we observed 17 (31.5%) PD, 14 (25.9%) stable disease, and 23 (42.6%) partial/complete response after the first 3 months (mo) abi therapy. The odds ratio (OR) for PD having any increase in ctDNA and a PSA decline < 50% at ~3-mo therapy was 10.83, 95% CI 2.55-45.95, P = 0.001, and 3.27, 95% CI 0.89-12.3, P = 0.074, respectively. In addition, we assessed all 3 types of median PD time from starting abi treatment, suggesting the ability of ctDNA variation to predict overall PD [RAD PD = 6.8 mo, PSA PD = 4.4 mo, and ctDNA PD = 3.0 mo, P = 0.008). An increase of ctDNA levels during the first 3-mo abi treatment was significantly associated with a long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) before plasma sample collection (previous ADT > 24 mo vs 12 > previous ADT ≤23 mo vs < 12 mo: P = 0.036). Conclusions: In mCRPC, an early change in ctDNA fraction may be considered as a predictive biomarker playing a key role in individualized disease monitoring. Prospective evaluation of treatment decisions based on ctDNA is now required.
Benefit from letrozole as extended adjuvant therapy after sequential endocrine therapy: A randomized, phase III study of Gruppo Italiano Mammella (GIM).
Authors: Del Mastro Lucia , Mansutti Mauro , Bisagni Giancarlo , Ponzone Riccardo , Durando Antonio , Amaducci Laura , Fabi Alessandra , Frassoldati Antonio , Michelotti Andrea , Pazzola Antonio , Valle Enrichetta , Sanna Giovanni , Gori Stefania , De Placido Sabino , Garrone Ornella , Donadio Michela , Bruzzi Paolo , Bighin Claudia , Lambertini Matteo , Poggio Francesca 
Published: May 2019

504 Background: The effect of extended adjuvant endocrine therapy (ET) with aromatase inhibitors (AI) after sequential ET with tamoxifen (Tam) followed by AI for 5 years is still controversial. We conduct a clinical trial to assess different durations of ET of letrozole after tam. Methods: The GIM4 LEAD (Gruppo Italiano Mammella 4- Letrozole adjuvant therapy duration study, ClinicalTrials.gov:NCT01064635 ) was a prospective, randomized, Italian multicentric trial. Post-menopausal patients (pts) with hormone receptor positive early breast cancer free of recurrence after 2-3 years of adjuvant tam, were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive 3-2 years (short arm, S) or 5 years (long arm, L) of letrozole. The primary study end point was disease-free survival (DFS). Results: Between August 2005 and May 2010, 2056 pts were randomly assigned to receive 3-2 years (n=1030) or 5 years (n=1026) of letrozole. Main patients characteristics in the S and L arms were, respectively: median age 60 vs 61 years, node negative 56 vs 56%, (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy 53.4 vs 54.1%. The median follow-up was 10 years (IQR range: 8.6-11.4). The 8-year DFS was 80% (95% CI:77.3-82.7) and 85% (95% CI:82.9-87.6) in the S and L arm, respectively (hazard ratio, HR 0.82; 95% CI:0.68-0.98; p=0.031). This effect did not change in a multivariate Cox model that included nodal status, grading and age. No evidence of interaction between random assignment and nodal status, age and grading was observed. Among 1960 pts evaluable for toxicity, osteoporosis was diagnosed in 47 (4.8%) in S arm and 81 (8.3%) pts in L arm (chi-square=9.88; p=0.002). Bone fractures occurred in 5 (0.5%) and 9 (0.9%) pts in S and L arm, respectively ( p=0.29, Fisher exact test). Conclusions: After 2-3 years of adjuvant tam, extended treatment with 5 years of letrozole resulted in significant improvement in DFS compared to the standard duration of 2-3 years of letrozole. Clinical trial information: NCT01064635.
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and pain progression with enzalutamide (ENZ) in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) from the ARCHES study.
Authors: Stenzl Arnulf , Dunshee Curtis , De Giorgi Ugo , Alekseev Boris , Iguchi Taro , Szmulewitz Russell Zelig , Flaig Thomas W. , Tombal Bertrand F. , Morlock Robert , Ivanescu Cristina , Ramaswamy Krishnan , Saad Fred , Armstrong Andrew J. 
Published: May 2019

5044 Background: The Phase 3 ARCHES trial (NCT02677896) evaluated the efficacy and safety of ENZ + androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) vs placebo (PBO) + ADT in 1150 men with mHSPC. Here we report patient-reported outcome (PRO) data using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P) and Brief Pain Inventory Short Form (BPI-SF). Methods: FACT-P and BPI-SF were assessed at baseline (BL), week (wk) 13, and then every 12 wks until disease progression. Longitudinal changes were assessed using mean scores and mixed-model repeated measures; lower BPI-SF scores represent less pain/interference; higher FACT-P scores represent better HRQoL. Time from BL to first deterioration in PRO score was assessed by Kaplan-Meier estimates and Cox proportional hazards models. Clinically meaningful difference was defined by change from baseline ≥10 for FACT-P total and ≥2 for worst pain/severity. Results: PRO instrument completion rates were high (88−96%) up to wk 73. At BL, men in both arms were generally asymptomatic and reported good HRQoL (FACT-P total: ENZ + ADT, 113.9; PBO + ADT, 112.7) and low pain (worst pain [item 3]: ENZ + ADT, 1.80; PBO + ADT, 1.77). HRQoL and pain scores remained stable over time and there were no clinically meaningful differences between groups in change from BL to wk 73. The proportion of men with no change or improvement in PRO scores (67–88%) was similar in both groups at all time points up to wk 73. There was no significant difference between arms for time to deterioration in FACT-P total (HR 0.90 [95% CI] (0.74, 1.09); p = 0.2998). ENZ + ADT significantly delayed time to pain progression for worst pain (HR 0.82 [0.69, 0.98]; p = 0.0322) and pain severity (HR 0.79 [0.65, 0.97]; p = 0.0209) vs PBO + ADT. Conclusions: Men with mHSPC were generally asymptomatic and had high levels of HRQoL and low levels of pain at BL, likely due to most men initiating ADT several months prior to study entry. No clinically meaningful differences in HRQoL were observed between ENZ and PBO. The prolongation in radiographic progression-free survival observed with ENZ + ADT was accompanied by a significantly prolonged time to progression of worst pain and pain severity vs PBO + ADT. Clinical trial information: NCT02677896.
Abiraterone acetate plus prednisone (AA+P) without continuing LHRH-therapy in patients with metastatic chemotherapy: Naive castrations-resistant prostate cancer—Results from the SPARE-trial (NCT02077634).
Authors: Ohlmann Carsten Henning , Ruessel Christoph , Zillmann Roger , Hellmis Eva , Suttmann Henrik , Janssen Martin , Marin Jan , Dahm Johannes , Hübner Andreas , Gleissner Jochen , Scheffler Michael , Feyerabend Susan , Telle Jens , Jähnig Peter , Jäschke Michelle , Klier Joerg 
Published: May 2019

5046 Background: The value of continuation of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) remains controversial and clear evidence is lacking. Especially upon treatment with the life-prolonging cytochrome P450 17-alpha-hydroxylase/C17,20 lyase (Cyp17)-inhibitor, abiraterone acetate (AA), which in combination with prednisone (P), has the ability to further suppress serum testosterone levels over ADT alone, continuation of ADT seems to be negligible. Methods: The exploratory phase II trial randomized CRPC patients to receive continued ADT plus AA+P versus AA+P alone (NCT02077634), funded by Jansen-Cilag GmbH, Germany. The primary endpoint was rate of rPFS at month 12, not powered for a direct comparison between treatment arms. Secondary endpoints included PSA response rate, objective response, time to PSA progression and safety. Results: Altogether, 67 patients were randomized between 08/2014 to 04/2017. Median testosterone-levels (T) remained far below castrate-levels throughout treatment in all patients. However, in 6 patients (18%) from Arm B, T-levels increased above castrate levels within 28 days after cessation of AA+P treatment. Median treatment duration is shorter in Arm A. Safety analysis is underway and results will be presented. Conclusions: Results of this exploratory study suggest that treatment with AA+P without ADT may be effective in patients with mCRPC and that ADT may not be necessary in patients receiving AA+P. In some patients, serum-testosterone levels may rise rapidly upon treatment discontinuation so that the levels should be monitored closely. Clinical trial information: NCT02077634. [Table: see text]