Clinical trial NCT04991480: A Study of ART4215 for the Treatment of Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
Official title: A Phase I/IIa, Open-label, Multi-centre Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Efficacy of the DNA Polymerase Theta Inhibitor ART4215 Administered Orally as Monotherapy and in Combination to Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Phase: PHASE1
Conditions: Advanced Cancer
Metastatic Cancer
Breast Cancer
Keywords: Sensitivity to pol theta inhibition
Germline Breast Cancer gene mutation
gBRCA-m
BRCA1
BRCA2
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative
HER2 negative
Lead sponsor: Artios Pharma Ltd
Sponsor class: INDUSTRY
First posted: 2021-08-05
Enrollment: 390
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: This clinical trial is evaluating a drug called ART4215 in participants with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals of this study are to:

* Find the recommended dose of ART4215 that can be given safely to participants alone and in combination with talazoparib
* Learn more about the side effects of ART4215 alone and in combination with talazoparib
* Learn more about the effectiveness of ART4215 alone and in combination with talazoparib
* Learn more about the effectiveness of ART4215 alone and in combination with niraparib

Detailed description: This is an open-label Phase I/IIa study designed to evaluate ART4215, a new first-in-class investigational medicinal product that is a potent and selective inhibitor of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) polymerase (pol) theta. ART4215 is being developed as an oral anti-cancer agent for monotherapy treatment of patients with cancers that harbor defects in DNA repair and in combination with anticancer medicines that cause DNA damage.

This study was intended to be a Phase I/IIa trial, however the trial did not proceed to the Phase IIa portion of the study.

Eligibility criteria: General Inclusion Criteria:

* Signed informed consent
* Discontinued all previous treatments for cancer for at least 21 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter (except in Germany where local regulation requires the longer of 21 days or 5 half-lives washout), and recovered from the acute effects of therapy. Palliative radiotherapy must have completed 1 week prior to start of study treatment.
* At least 1 radiologically evaluable lesion (measurable and/or non-measurable) that can be assessed at baseline and is suitable for repeated radiological evaluation by RECIST v1.1 or Prostate Cancer Working Group-3 (PCWG-3) for patients with prostate cancer
* Acceptable hematologic, renal, hepatic, and coagulation functions independent of transfusions and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
* Willingness to abide by protocol defined contraceptive requirements for the duration of the study.
* Estimated life expectancy of ≥12 weeks

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose escalation (Part A1):

* Advanced or metastatic cancer, which is refractory to standard therapies, or for which no standard therapies exist, or for which the investigator feels no other active therapy is required for the duration of the study
* Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose escalation (Part A2):

* Advanced or metastatic cancer for which a PARP inhibitor is an appropriate treatment option. Participants may have received prior treatment with PARP inhibitor
* Optional baseline biopsy for BRCA1/2 mutations and prior PARP inhibitor
* Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose escalation (Part A3):

* Advanced or metastatic cancer for which a PARP inhibitor is an appropriate treatment option. Prior treatment with PARP inhibitor
* Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose expansion (Part B1):

* Advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have undergone disease progression during treatment with a PARP inhibitor for an approved indication
* At least 1 measurable lesion assessable using standard techniques by RECIST v1.1 or PCWG-3 guidelines
* Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose expansion (Part B2):

* Advanced or metastatic cancer that is refractory to standard therapies, or for which no standard therapies exist, or for which the investigator feels no other active therapy is required for the duration of the study with characteristics indicative of sensitivity to pol theta inhibition
* No prior treatment with a PARP inhibitor and must not have a disease for which there is an approved PARP inhibitor
* At least 1 measurable lesion assessable using standard techniques by RECIST v1.1 or PCWG-3 guidelines
* Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose expansion (Part B3):

* HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer
* Deleterious or suspected deleterious germline or somatic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
* No more than 3 prior chemotherapy-inclusive regimens (including antibody conjugates)
* Prior treatment with a taxane or anthracycline unless contraindicated
* No or \</= 1 month of prior treatment with a PARP inhibitor
* At least 1 measurable lesion assessable using standard techniques by RECIST v1.1
* Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

General Exclusion Criteria:

* Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or who plan to become pregnant while in the study or within the protocol defined timeframe after the last administration of study specified treatment.
* Men who plan to father a child while in the study or within the protocol defined timeframe after the last administration of study specified treatment.
* Serious concomitant systemic disorder that would compromise the participants ability to adhere to the protocol including: opportunistic HIV/AIDs-related infection(s) within the past 12 months, hepatitis B virus, or hepatitis C virus; documented active or chronic tuberculosis infection; malignancy prior to the one currently being treated \[including myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/acute myeloid leukemia (AML)\] that is not in remission
* Have MDS/AML or features suggestive of MDS/AML
* Ongoing interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic)
* Moderate or severe cardiovascular disease
* Symptomatic or uncontrolled brain metastases, spinal cord compression, or leptomeningeal disease requiring concurrent treatment; stable brain metastases are eligible
* Received a live vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study treatment
* History or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the patient's participation for the full duration of the study, or is not in the best interest of the patient to participate
* Recent major surgery within 4 weeks prior to entry into the study or minor surgery within 1 week of entry into the study
* Significant bleeding disorder or vasculitis or had a Grade ≥3 bleeding episode within 12 weeks prior to enrollment
* Currently enrolled in a clinical trial involving an investigational product or any other type of medical research judged not to be scientifically or medically compatible with this study

Additional exclusion criteria for participants in dose expansion (Part B3):

* First-line locally advanced and/or metastatic breast cancer with no prior adjuvant chemotherapy
* Inflammatory breast cancer
* Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of talazoparib
* Prior treatment with a PARP inhibitor that was discontinued due to a treatment related toxicity.

Additional exclusion criteria for participants in dose escalation (Part A3):

• Hypersensitivity to any of the components of niraparib

Primary outcomes:
measure: Part A: Number of participants with dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) from ART4215 monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: 21 days (Cycle 1)
measure: Part B1 and B2: Number of participants with adverse events following administration of ART4215
timeFrame: From the first dose until up to 30 days after the last dose of ART4215. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Part B3: Progression free survival (PFS) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 in combination with talazoparib or talazoparib alone
timeFrame: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from date of randomization for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Part B3: Number of participants with adverse events following administration of ART4215 in combination with talazoparib
timeFrame: From the first dose until up to 30 days after the last dose of ART4215. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Best overall response (BOR) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Objective response rate (ORR) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Disease control rate (DCR) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Duration of response (DOR) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Change in tumor size as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Parts A, B1, and B2: Progression free survival (PFS) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Overall survival (OS) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: Assessed every 12 weeks after treatment discontinuation for up to 24 months.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): time to maximum plasma concentration (tmax) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero extrapolated to infinity (AUC(0-inf)) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (multiple dose): maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (multiple dose): time to maximum plasma concentration (tmax) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (multiple dose): area under the concentration-time curve over the dosing interval (AUC tau) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib
timeFrame: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of ART4215 when given with or without food
timeFrame: 8 days (Cycle 0)
measure: Part A2: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (multiple dose): maximum steady state plasma concentration (Cmax ss) of talazoparib when given in combination with ART4215
timeFrame: 1 day (Cycle 2 Day 1; Cycle 2 is 21 days)
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): time to maximum plasma concentration (tmax) of ART4215 when given with or without food
timeFrame: 8 days (Cycle 0)
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero extrapolated to infinity (AUC(0-inf)) of ART4215 when given with or without food
timeFrame: 8 days (Cycle 0)
measure: Assessment of lesions in (or indicative of lesions in) DNA repair pathways by immunohistochemistry for loss of shieldin complex and/or TP53BP1 or other relevant pathways
timeFrame: Within 28 days prior to the first dose of ART4215.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (Part A1): renal clearance of ART4215 monotherapy will be calculated as the cumulative amount of ART4215 excreted unchanged in the urine (Ae) divided by the appropriate AUC.
timeFrame: PK will be measured on Cycle 0 Day -4 and Cycle 1 Day 8. Cycle 0 is 4 days. Cycle 1 is 21 days.
measure: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (Parts A2/B3) : renal clearance of ART4215 in combination with talazoparib will be calculated as the cumulative amount of ART4215 excreted unchanged in the urine (Ae) divided by the appropriate AUC.
timeFrame: PK will be measured on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 1 Day 8. Cycle 1 is 21 days.
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: New Haven
country: United States
facility: Yale School of Medicine
state: Connecticut
city: Orlando
country: United States
facility: Florida Cancer Specialists
state: Florida
city: New York
country: United States
facility: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
state: New York
city: Oklahoma City
country: United States
facility: Oklahoma University
state: Oklahoma
city: Philadelphia
country: United States
facility: University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center
state: Pennsylvania
city: Nashville
country: United States
facility: Tennessee Oncology
state: Tennessee
city: Houston
country: United States
facility: MD Anderson Cancer Center
state: Texas
city: London
country: United Kingdom
facility: Sarah Cannon Research Institute
state: England
Study officials:
affiliation: Tennessee Oncology
name: Erika Hamilton, MD
role: STUDY_CHAIR
affiliation: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
name: Timothy Yap, MBBS, PhD
role: STUDY_CHAIR
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