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Puhalla, Shannon L.

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Mayo Clinic

University of Pittsburgh

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A phase III trial evaluating addition of adjuvant chemotherapy to ovarian function suppression + endocrine therapy in premenopausal women with pN0-1, HR+/HER2– breast cancer and Oncotype recurrence score ≤ 25 (OFSET): NRG-BR009.
Mamounas, Eleftherios P., Tang, Gong, Puhalla, Shannon L., Ganz, Patricia A., Reid, Sonya A., Rastogi, P, White, Julia R., Clark, Amy S. , Haddad, Tufia C. , Vidal, Gregory A. , Mamounas, Eleftherios P. , Tang, Gong , Puhalla, Shannon L. , Swain, Sandra M. , Ganz, Patricia A. , Henry, N. Lynn , Cecchini, Reena S. , Reid, Sonya, Rastogi, Priya , Geyer, Charles E. , White, Julia , Wolmark, Norman

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2026.44.16_suppl.tps650 Get It

TPS650 Background: The TAILORx and RxPONDER trials showed that recurrence score (RS) identifies many postmenopausal pts who do not benefit from addition of ACT to endocrine therapy (ET); however, RS also identifies subsets who do benefit (node-neg/high clinical risk/RS 16-20, node-neg/RS 21-25, and node-pos/RS ≤25). Most premenopausal pts in these trials did not receive ovarian function suppression (OFS) as part of their ET regimen. Given the observed benefit from OFS in high-risk premenopausal pts with HR+/HER2– BC in SOFT/TEXT, we question whether the ACT benefit in TAILORx/RxPONDER was due to chemotherapy-induced OFS. To address this, we developed OFSET, a phase III clinical trial comparing OFS+ET to ACT+OFS+ET. Methods: We hypothesize that addition of ACT to OFS+ET is superior to OFS+ET in improving invasive breast cancer-free survival (IBCFS) among premenopausal pts with early-stage HR+/HER2– tumors, and a 21-gene RS between 16-25 (for pN0 pts) and 0-25 (for pN1 pts). Secondary objectives include invasive disease-free survival, overall survival, distant recurrence-free interval, breast cancer-free interval, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Pts must be node-neg with RS 16-20 (plus high clinical risk), RS 21-25, or have 1-3 positive nodes with RS ≤25. Stratification is by nodal status/RS status (pN0 RS 16-25; pN1 RS 0-15; pN1 RS 16-25), intent to receive CDK4/6 inhibitor (yes; no), and age (18-39; ≥40). Pts are randomized after surgery to either OFS+ET or ACT+OFS+ET. ET is an aromatase inhibitor (AI) per physician discretion; or tamoxifen if AI is not tolerated or if OFS is incomplete. Radiotherapy will be administered per protocol guidelines. An HRQOL sub-study will assess severe menopausal symptoms (measured by FACT ESS-19) and pain severity (PROMIS) between arms. Blood and tumor specimens will be collected for future research. We anticipate accrual of 3,960 pts in 7 yrs, 7 mos. Per NSABP B-28/RxPONDER data, 5-yr IBCFS of pN1 pts on the ACT+OFS+ET arm is estimated at 92.3%. Per TAILORx data, 5-yr IBCFS of pN0 pts on the ACT arm is ~95%. Assuming 56% of pts to be pN0 and 44% pN1, and a 0.5% annual loss-to-follow-up rate, the definitive analyses to detect a hazard ratio: 0.75 with ACT+OFS+ET v OFS+ET, with 1-sided α of 0.025 and 80% power, will require 380 IBCFS events, expected to occur ~11 yrs after study initiation. Accrual is 496/3,960 (from 8/2023 to 1/2026). NCT #: NCT05879926. Clinical trial information: NCT05879926 .
NRG-GI008: Colon adjuvant chemotherapy based on evaluation of residual disease (CIRCULATE-NORTH AMERICA).
Dasari, Arvind, Yu, Guan, Kopetz, Scott, Puhalla, Shannon L., Lucas, Peter C., Sahin, Ibrahim Halil, Deming, Dustin A. , Philip, Philip Agop, Hong, Theodore S., Rojas-Khalil, Yesenia, Loree, J M, George, Thomas J., Lieu, Christopher, Dasari, Arvind , Yu, Guan, Kopetz, Scott , Puhalla, Shannon L. , Sahin, Ibrahim Halil, Philip, Philip Agop, Rojas-Khalil, Yesenia, Loree, Jonathan M. , Wolmark, Norman , Yothers, Greg , George, Thomas J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2026.44.16_suppl.tps3686 Get It

TPS3686 Background: Currently, there are no biomarkers validated prospectively in randomized studies for resected colon cancer (CC) to determine need for adjuvant chemotherapy (AC). However, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) represents a highly specific and sensitive approach (especially with serial monitoring) for identifying minimal/molecular residual disease (MRD) post-surgery in CC patients (pts), and may outperform traditional clinical and pathological features in prognosticating risk for recurrence. CC pts who do not have detectable ctDNA (ctDNA–) are at a much lower risk of recurrence and may be spared the toxicities associated with AC. Furthermore, for CC pts with detectable ctDNA (ctDNA+) who are at a very high risk of recurrence, the optimal AC regimen has not been established. We hypothesize that for pts whose CC has been resected, ctDNA status may be used to risk-stratify for making decisions about AC. Methods: In this prospective phase II/III trial, up to 1,912 pts with resected stage IIB, IIC, and III CC will be enrolled. Based on the post-operative ctDNA status using personalized and tumor-informed assay (Signatera, bespoke assay), those who are ctDNA– (Cohort A) will be randomized to immediate AC with fluoropyrimidine (FP)+oxaliplatin (Ox) for 3-6 mos per established guidelines v serial ctDNA monitoring. Patients who are ctDNA+ post-operatively, or with serial monitoring (Cohort B), will be randomized to FP+Ox v more intensive AC with addition of irinotecan (I) for 6 mos. One cycle of chemotherapy is allowed while awaiting ctDNA testing results for cohort assignment. The primary endpoints for Cohort A are time to ctDNA+ status (phase II) and disease-free survival (DFS) (phase III) in the immediate v delayed AC arms. The primary endpoint for Cohort B is DFS in the FP+Ox v FP+Ox+I arms for both phase II and phase III portions of the trial. Secondary endpoints include prevalence of detectable ctDNA post-operatively, time-to-event outcomes (overall survival and time to recurrence) by ctDNA status, and the assessment of compliance to adjuvant therapy. Biospecimens including archival tumor tissue, as well as post-operative plus serial matched/normal blood samples, will be collected for exploratory correlative research. Active enrollment across the NCTN started in June 2022 with CCTG sites joining in August 2023. Accrual is 1,123/1,912 (as of 1/20/2026). *Drs. Dasari and Lieu contributed equally to the development of this trial. Clinical trial information: NCT05174169 .
Abstract PS5-07-04: NRG-BR009: A phase III trial evaluating addition of adjuvant chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression + Endocrine Therapy in premenopausal women with pN0-1, HR+/HER2- breast cancer and recurrence score ≤25 (OFSET)
Swain, S. M., Tang, G., Puhalla, S. L., Ganz, P. A., Henry, N. L., Cecchini, R. S., Reid, S. A., Rastogi, P., Geyer, C. E., White, J. R., Clark, A. S., Haddad, T. C., Vidal, G. A., Wolmark, N., Mamounas, E. P., Puhalla, Shannon L. , Ganz, PA, Cecchini, Reena S. , Rastogi, P., Geyer, C. E.

Clinical Cancer Research | February 17, 2026 | Volume: 32 | Issue: 4_Supplement | Pages: PS5-07-04-PS5-07-04

10.1158/1557-3265.sabcs25-ps5-07-04 Get It

Abstract As shown by the TAILORx and RxPONDER trials, recurrence score (RS) identifies many postmenopausal pts who do not benefit from addition of ACT to endocrine therapy (ET); however, it also identifies certain subsets of premenopausal pts who do benefit (node-neg/high clinical risk/RS 16-20, node-neg/RS 21-25, and node-pos/RS ≤25). Most premenopausal pts in these trials did not receive ovarian function suppression (OFS) as part of their ET regimen. Given the observed benefit from OFS in high-risk premenopausal pts with HR+/HER2- BC in the SOFT/TEXT trials, we question whether the noted ACT benefit in TAILORx/RxPONDER may have been the result of chemotherapy-induced OFS. To address this, we developed OFSET, a phase III clinical trial comparing OFS+ET v ACT+OFS+ET. We hypothesize that addition of ACT to OFS+ET is superior to OFS+ET in improving invasive breast cancer-free survival (IBCFS) among premenopausal, early-stage BC pts with HR+/HER2- tumors and a 21-gene RS between 16-25 (for pN0 pts) and 0-25 (for pN1 pts). Secondary objectives include invasive disease-free survival, overall survival, distant recurrence-free interval, breast cancer-free interval, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Pts must be node-neg with RS 16-20 (plus high clinical risk), or RS 21-25, or have 1-3 positive nodes with RS ≤25. Stratification is by nodal status/RS status (pN0 RS 16-25 v pN1 RS 0-15 and pN1 RS 16-25), intent to receive CDK4/6 inhibitor (yes; no), and age (18-39 v ≥40). Pts are randomized after surgery to either OFS+ET or ACT+OFS+ET. ET is an aromatase inhibitor (AI) per physician discretion; or tamoxifen if AI is not tolerated or if OFS is incomplete. Radiotherapy will be administered per protocol guidelines. The HRQOL substudy will assess differences between arms in severe menopausal symptoms (measured by FACT ESS-19) and pain severity (PROMIS). Blood and tumor specimens will be collected for future research. We anticipate accrual of 3,960 pts in 7 yrs, 7 mos. Per NSABP B-28/RxPONDER data, 5-yr IBCFS of pN1 pts on the ACT+OFS+ET arm is estimated at 92.3%. Based on TAILORx data, 5-yr IBCFS of pN0 pts on the ACT arm is ∼95%. Assuming 56% of pts to be pN0 and 44% pN1, and a 0.5% annual loss-to-follow-up rate, the definitive analyses to detect a hazard ratio: 0.75 with ACT+OFS+ET v OFS+ET, with 1-sided α of 0.025 and 80% power, will require 380 IBCFS events, expected to occur ∼11 yrs after study initiation. Accrual is 292/3,960 (from 8/2023 to 5/2025). Among 148 pts with OFS data available, 79 (53.4%) were prescribed goserelin and 69 (46.6%) leuprolide. A monthly dosing schedule was prescribed for 86.1% of pts receiving goserelin and 73.5% of those receiving leuprolide; the remaining received a 3-monthly schedule. NCT05879926 Support: U10 CA180868, -80822, UG1 CA189867, U24 CA196067 Citation Format: S. Swain, G. Tang, S. L. Puhalla, P. A. Ganz, N. L. Henry, R. S. Cecchini, S. A. Reid, P. Rastogi, C. E. Geyer, Jr., J. R. White, A. S. Clark, T. C. Haddad, G. A. Vidal, N. Wolmark, E. P. Mamounas. NRG-BR009: A phase III trial evaluating addition of adjuvant chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression + Endocrine Therapy in premenopausal women with pN0-1, HR+/HER2- breast cancer and recurrence score ≤25 (OFSET) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2025; 2025 Dec 9-12; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Clin Cancer Res 2026;32(4 Suppl):Abstract nr PS5-07-04.
NRG-GI008: Colon adjuvant chemotherapy based on evaluation of residual disease (CIRCULATE-North America).
Yu, Guan, Kopetz, Scott, Puhalla, Shannon L. , Lucas, P. F., Sahin, Ibrahim Halil, Deming, Dustin A. , Philip, Philip Agop, Hong, Theodore S. , Rojas-Khalil, Yesenia, Loree, Jonathan M., George, T., Dasari, Arvind, Lieu, Christopher H. , Kopetz, Scott , Loree, Jonathan M. , Wolmark, Norman , Yothers, Greg , George, Thomas J. , Dasari, Arvind

Journal of Clinical Oncology | January 12, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 2_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2026.44.2_suppl.tps256 Get It

TPS256 Background: Currently, there are no biomarkers validated prospectively in randomized studies for resected colon cancer (CC) to determine need for adjuvant chemotherapy (AC). However, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) represents a highly specific and sensitive approach (especially with serial monitoring) for identifying minimal/molecular residual disease (MRD) post-surgery in CC patients (pts), and may outperform traditional clinical and pathological features in prognosticating risk for recurrence. CC pts who do not have detectable ctDNA (ctDNA-) are at a much lower risk of recurrence and may be spared the toxicities associated with AC. Furthermore, for CC pts with detectable ctDNA (ctDNA+) who are at a very high risk of recurrence, the optimal AC regimen has not been established. We hypothesize that for pts whose CC has been resected, ctDNA status may be used to risk-stratify for making decisions about AC. Methods: In this prospective phase II/III trial, up to 1,912 pts with resected stage IIB, IIC, and III CC will be enrolled. Based on the post-operative ctDNA status using personalized and tumor-informed assay (Signatera, bespoke assay), those who are ctDNA- (Cohort A) will be randomized to immediate AC with fluoropyrimidine (FP)+oxaliplatin (Ox) for 3-6 mos per established guidelines v serial ctDNA monitoring. Patients who are ctDNA+ post-operatively, or with serial monitoring (Cohort B), will be randomized to FP+Ox v more intensive AC with addition of irinotecan (I) for 6 mos. One cycle of chemotherapy is allowed while awaiting ctDNA testing results for cohort assignment. The primary endpoints for Cohort A are time to ctDNA+ status (phase II) and disease-free survival (DFS) (phase III) in the immediate v delayed AC arms. The primary endpoint for Cohort B is DFS in the FP+Ox v FP+Ox+I arms for both phase II and phase III portions of the trial. Secondary endpoints include prevalence of detectable ctDNA post-operatively, time-to-event outcomes (overall survival and time to recurrence) by ctDNA status, and the assessment of compliance to adjuvant therapy. Biospecimens including archival tumor tissue, as well as post-operative plus serial matched/normal blood samples, will be collected for exploratory correlative research. Active enrollment across the NCTN started in June 2022 with CCTG sites joining in August 2023. Current accrual (as of 9-4-2025): 967/1,912. Drs. Lieu and Dasari contributed equally to the development of this trial. Clinical trial information: NCT05174169 .
Colon adjuvant chemotherapy based on evaluation of residual disease (CIRCULATE-NORTH AMERICA): NRG-GI008.
Guan, Yu, Puhalla, Shannon L. , Deming, Dustin A. , Philip, Philip Agop, Hong, Theodore S. , Rojas-Khalil, Yesenia, Dasari, Arvind , Kopetz, Scott , Lucas, Peter C. , Şahin, İbrahim Halil , Loree, Jonathan M. , Wolmark, Norman , Yothers, Greg , George, Thomas J. , Lieu, Christopher H.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.tps3644 Get It

TPS3644 Background: Currently, there are no biomarkers validated prospectively in randomized studies for resected colon cancer (CC) to determine need for adjuvant chemotherapy (AC). However, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) represents a highly specific and sensitive approach (especially with serial monitoring) for identifying minimal/molecular residual disease (MRD) post-surgery in CC patients (pts), and may outperform traditional clinical and pathological features in prognosticating risk for recurrence. CC pts who do not have detectable ctDNA (ctDNA-) are at a much lower risk of recurrence and may be spared the toxicities associated with AC. Furthermore, for CC pts with detectable ctDNA (ctDNA+) who are at a very high risk of recurrence, the optimal AC regimen has not been established. We hypothesize that for pts whose CC has been resected, ctDNA status may be used to risk-stratify for making decisions about AC. Methods: In this prospective phase II/III trial, up to 1,912 pts with resected stage IIB, IIC, and III CC will be enrolled. Based on the post-operative ctDNA status using personalized and tumor-informed assay (Signatera™, bespoke assay), those who are ctDNA- (Cohort A) will be randomized to immediate AC with fluoropyrimidine (FP)+oxaliplatin (Ox) for 3-6 mos per established guidelines v serial ctDNA monitoring. Patients who are ctDNA+ post-operatively, or with serial monitoring (Cohort B), will be randomized to FP+Ox v more intensive AC with addition of irinotecan (I) for 6 mos. One cycle of chemotherapy is allowed while awaiting ctDNA testing results for cohort assignment. The primary endpoints for Cohort A are time to ctDNA+ status (phase II) and disease-free survival (DFS) (phase III) in the immediate v delayed AC arms. The primary endpoint for Cohort B is DFS in the FP+Ox v FP+Ox+I arms for both phase II and phase III portions of the trial. Secondary endpoints include prevalence of detectable ctDNA post-operatively, time-to-event outcomes (overall survival and time to recurrence) by ctDNA status, and the assessment of compliance to adjuvant therapy. Biospecimens including archival tumor tissue, as well as post-operative plus serial matched/normal blood samples, will be collected for exploratory correlative research. Active enrollment across the NCTN started in June 2022 with CCTG sites joining in August 2023. Current accrual (as of 1-27-2025): 647/1,912. NCT: 05174169. Support: U10 CA180868, -180822; -180888; UG1 CA189867; Natera, Inc. Clinical trial information: NCT05174169 .
A phase III trial evaluating addition of adjuvant chemotherapy to ovarian function suppression + endocrine therapy in premenopausal women with pN0-1, HR+/HER2- breast cancer (BC) and oncotype recurrence score (RS) ≤25 (OFSET): NRG-BR009.
Mamounas, Eleftherios P. , Puhalla, Shannon L. , Ganz, Patricia A. , Reid, Sonya , Rastogi, Priya , White, Julia , Clark, Amy S. , Haddad, Tufia C. , Vidal, Gregory A. , Mamounas, Eleftherios P. , Tang, Gong , Swain, Sandra M. , Henry, N. Lynn , Cecchini, Reena S. , Geyer, Charles E. , Wolmark, Norman

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2025.43.16_suppl.tps615 Get It

TPS615 Background: The TAILORx and RxPONDER trials demonstrated that RS identifies many postmenopausal pts with node-neg and node-pos BC and RS ≤25, who do not benefit from addition of ACT to endocrine therapy (ET). Both trials also showed that certain subsets of premenopausal pts (node-neg/high clinical risk/RS 16-20, node-neg/RS 21-25, and node-pos/RS ≤25) benefited from adding ACT to ET. Most premenopausal pts in these trials did not receive ovarian function suppression (OFS) as part of their ET regimen. Given the observed benefit from OFS in high-risk premenopausal pts with HR+/HER2- BC in the SOFT/TEXT trials, many questioned whether all or part of the observed ACT benefit in the TAILORx/RxPONDER trials may have been the result of chemotherapy-induced OFS. To address this question, we developed OFSET, a phase III, multicenter clinical trial comparing OFS+ET v ACT+OFS+ET. Methods: We hypothesize that addition of ACT to OFS+ET is superior to OFS+ET in improving invasive breast cancer-free survival (IBCFS) among premenopausal, early-stage BC pts with HR+/HER2- tumors, and a 21-gene RS between 16-25 (for pN0 pts) and 0-25 (for pN1 pts). Secondary objectives include invasive disease-free survival, overall survival, distant recurrence-free interval, breast cancer-free interval, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Pts must be node-neg with RS 16-20 (plus high clinical risk), or RS 21-25, or have 1-3 positive nodes with RS ≤25. Stratification is by nodal status/RS status (pN0 RS 16-25 v pN1 RS 0-15 and pN1 RS 16-25), intent to receive CDK4/6 inhibitor (yes; no), and age (18-39 v ≥40). Pts are randomized after surgery to either OFS+ET or ACT+OFS+ET v ET is an aromatase inhibitor (AI). Choice is per investigator discretion; tamoxifen is allowed if AI is not tolerated or if OFS is incomplete. Radiotherapy will be administered per investigator discretion per protocol guidelines. The HRQOL sub-study will assess differences in severe menopausal symptoms, measured by the FACT ESS-19 score between arms, as well as increased pain severity (PROMIS). Blood and tumor specimens will be collected for future research. Accrual of 3,960 pts is anticipated to be completed in 7 yrs, 7 mos. Per NSABP B-28 and RxPONDER data, 5yr IBCFS of pN1 pts on the ACT+OFS+ET arm is estimated at 92.3%. Based on TAILORx data, 5yr IBCFS of pN0 pts on the ACT arm is ~95%. Assuming 56% of pts to be pN0 and 44% pN1, and a 0.5% annual loss-to-follow-up rate, the definitive analyses to detect a hazard ratio: 0.75 with ACT+OFS+ET v OFS+ET, with one-sided α of 0.025 and 80% power, will require 380 IBCFS events, expected to occur~11 yrs after study initiation. OFSETwas activated Aug 2023. As of 1-6-25, accrual is: 188/3,960. NCT #: NCT05879926. Support: U10CA180868, -80822, UG1CA189867, U24CA196067. Clinical trial information: NCT05879926 .
Colorectal cancer metastatic dMMR immunotherapy (COMMIT) study: A randomized phase III study of atezolizumab (atezo) monotherapy versus mFOLFOX6/bevacizumab/atezo in the first-line treatment of patients with deficient DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) or microsat
Overman, Michael J. , Puhalla, Shannon L. , Guthrie, Katherine A. , Blanke, Charles D. , Jacobs, Samuel A., Hong, Theodore S. , Höchster, Howard S. , Lima, Caio Max Sao Pedro Rocha , Yothers, Greg , Sanoff, Hanna K. , Cohen, Deirdre J , Ganz, Peter , Kopetz, Scott , Lucas, Peter C. , Wolmark, Norman , George, Thomas J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | January 27, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 4_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2025.43.4_suppl.tps311 Get It

TPS311 Background: Approximately 45% of dMMR/MSI-H metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in the immunotherapy arm progressed at 12 mos (KEYNOTE 177). We hypothesize that dMMR/MSI-H mCRC patients (pts) may be more effectively treated with the combination of PD-1/PD-L1 (PD-1) pathway blockade and mFOLFOX6/bevacizumab (bev) rather than with anti-PD-L1 therapy (atezo) alone. Preclinical work demonstrated synergistic effects between anti-PD-1/anti-VEGF as well as between oxaliplatin/anti-PD-1 in murine CRC models, and phase II data showed activity of anti-PD-1/anti-VEGF in chemotherapy refractory colon cancer. Within the AtezoTRIBE 8-pt dMMR CRC subgroup treated with FOLFOXIRI+bev+atezo, median PFS was not reached, with the first progression event at ~16 mos. Additionally, in other solid tumor malignancies, anti-PD-1 plus anti-VEGFr (i.e., HCC and RCC) as well as anti-PD-1 plus chemotherapy (i.e., gastroesophageal and lung cancers) combinations are standard first-line treatments. Methods: This two-arm prospective phase III open-label trial randomizes (1:1) mCRC dMMR/MSI-H to atezo monotherapy v mFOLFOX6/bev+atezo combination. Key inclusion criteria have been simplified on recent amendments to better mirror clinical practice for pts receiving mFOLFOX6/bev+atezo: One cycle of FOLFOX or CAPOX, with or without bev (or biosimilar) prior to enrollment allowed, dMMR tumor determined by local CLIA-certified IHC assay (MLH1/MSH2/MSH6/PMS2) or MSI-H by local CLIA-certified PCR or NGS panel; pts with total bilirubin ≤4.0 x ULN; duration of therapy for up to two years for both arms; imaging frequency on post-treatment follow-up has been reduced; as has measurable disease per RECIST. Primary endpoint is PFS. Assuming the atezo monotherapy control arm has a 48% PFS at 24 mos as assessed by site investigator, we have 80% power to detect a hazard ratio of 0.6 (equivalent to 64.4% PFS at 24 mos) with alpha 0.025 one-sided. Stratification factors include BRAFV600E status, metastatic site, and prior adjuvant CRC therapy. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, objective response rate, safety profile, disease control rate, and duration of response. Archived tumor tissue and blood samples will be collected for correlative studies. Harmonization of translational analyses is planned between GI004 (COMMIT) and A021502 (ATOMIC). Sample size has been modified with the accrual goal of 120 pts randomized between the two immunotherapy arms needed for study completion. Enrollment actively continues at U.S. sites. Current accrual (as of 9-20-2024): 100/120. Clinical trial information: NCT02997228 .
NRG-GI008: Colon adjuvant chemotherapy based on evaluation of residual disease (CIRCULATE-North America).
Guan, Yu, Puhalla, Shannon L. , Deming, Dustin A. , Philip, Philip Agop, Hong, Theodore S. , Rojas-Khalil, Yesenia, Lieu, Christopher H. , Kopetz, Scott , Lucas, Peter C. , Şahin, İbrahim Halil , Loree, Jonathan M. , Wolmark, Norman , Yothers, Greg , George, Thomas J. , Dasari, Arvind

Journal of Clinical Oncology | January 27, 2025 | Volume: 43 | Issue: 4_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2025.43.4_suppl.tps310 Get It

TPS310 Background: Currently, there are no biomarkers validated prospectively in randomized studies for resected colon cancer (CC) to determine need for adjuvant chemotherapy (AC). However, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) represents a highly specific and sensitive approach (especially with serial monitoring) for identifying minimal/molecular residual disease (MRD) post-surgery in CC patients (pts), and may outperform traditional clinical and pathological features in prognosticating risk for recurrence. CC pts who do not have detectable ctDNA (ctDNA-) are at a much lower risk of recurrence and may be spared the toxicities associated with AC. Furthermore, for CC pts with detectable ctDNA (ctDNA+) who are at a very high risk of recurrence, the optimal AC regimen has not been established. We hypothesize that for pts whose CC has been resected, ctDNA status may be used to risk-stratify for making decisions about AC. Methods: In this prospective phase II/III trial, up to 1,912 pts with resected stage IIB, IIC, and III CC will be enrolled. Based on the post-operative ctDNA status using personalized and tumor-informed assay (Signatera, bespoke assay), those who are ctDNA- (Cohort A) will be randomized to immediate AC with fluoropyrimidine (FP)+oxaliplatin (Ox) for 3-6 mos per established guidelines v serial ctDNA monitoring. Patients who are ctDNA+ post-operatively, or with serial monitoring (Cohort B), will be randomized to FP+Ox v more intensive AC with addition of irinotecan (I) for 6 mos. One cycle of chemotherapy is allowed while awaiting ctDNA testing results for cohort assignment. The primary endpoints for Cohort A are time to ctDNA+ status (phase II) and disease-free survival (DFS) (phase III) in the immediate v delayed AC arms. The primary endpoint for Cohort B is DFS in the FP+Ox v FP+Ox+I arms for both phase II and phase III portions of the trial. Secondary endpoints include prevalence of detectable ctDNA post-operatively, time-to-event outcomes (overall survival and time to recurrence) by ctDNA status, and the assessment of compliance to adjuvant therapy. Biospecimens including archival tumor tissue, as well as post-operative plus serial matched/normal blood samples, will be collected for exploratory correlative research. Active enrollment across the NCTN started in June 2022 with CCTG sites joining in August 2023. Current accrual (as of 9-20-2024): 500/1,912. Clinical trial information: NCT05174169 .
NRG-GI004/SWOG-S1610: Colorectal cancer metastatic dMMR immuno-therapy (COMMIT) study—A randomized phase III study of atezolizumab (atezo) monotherapyversus mFOLFOX6/bevacizumab/atezo in the first-line treatment of patients with deficient DNA mismatch repa
Lima, Caio Max Sao Pedro Rocha , Puhalla, Shannon L. , Guthrie, Katherine A. , Blanke, Charles D. , Jacobs, Samuel A., Hong, Theodore S. , Höchster, Howard S. , Overman, Michael J. , Yothers, Greg , Sanoff, Hanna K. , Cohen, Deirdre J , Henry, N. Lynn , Ganz, Patricia A. , Kopetz, Scott , Lucas, Peter C. , Wolmark, Norman , George, Thomas J.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | June 21, 2024 | Volume: 42 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: TPS3632-TPS3632

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TPS3632 Background: Approximately 45% of dMMR/MSI-H mCRC in the immunotherapy arm progressed at 12 mos (KEYNOTE 177). We hypothesize that dMMR/MSI-H mCRC patients (pts) may be more effectively treated with the combination of PD-1/PD-L1 (PD-1) pathway blockade and mFOLFOX6/bevacizumab (bev) rather than with anti-PD-L1 therapy (atezo) alone. Preclinical work demonstrated synergistic effects between anti-PD-1/anti-VEGF as well as between oxaliplatin/anti-PD-1 in murine CRC models, and phase II data showed activity of anti-PD-1/anti-VEGF in chemotherapy refractory colon cancer. Upon AtezoTRIBE subgroup analysis of the 8 pts with dMMR mCRC treated with FOLFOXIRI+bev+atezo, median PFS was not reached, with the first pt having progression ~16 mos. Additionally, in other solid tumor malignancies, anti-PD-1 plus anti-VEGFr (i.e., HCC and RCC) as well as anti-PD-1 plus chemotherapy (i.e., gastroesophageal and lung cancers) combinations are standard first-line treatments. Methods: This two-arm prospective phase III open-label trial randomizes (1:1) mCRC dMMR/MSI-H to atezo monotherapy v mFOLFOX6/bev+atezo combination. Key inclusion criteria have been simplified on recent amendments to better mirror clinical practice for pts receiving mFOLFOX6/bev+atezo: One cycle of FOLFOX or CAPOX, with or without bev (or biosimilar) prior to enrollment allowed, dMMR tumor determined by local CLIA-certified IHC assay (MLH1/MSH2/MSH6/PMS2) or MSI-H by local CLIA-certified PCR or NGS panel; pts with total bilirubin ≤4.0 x ULN; duration of therapy for up to two years for both arms; imaging frequency on post-treatment follow-up have been reduced; as has measurable disease per RECIST. Primary endpoint is PFS. Assuming the atezo monotherapy control arm has a 48% PFS at 24 mos as assessed by site investigator, we have 80% power to detect a hazard ratio of 0.6 (equivalent to 64.4% PFS at 24 mos) with alpha 0.025 one-sided. Stratification factors include BRAFV600E status, metastatic site, and prior adjuvant CRC therapy. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, objective response rate, safety profile, disease control rate, and duration of response. Archived tumor tissue and blood samples will be collected for correlative studies. Harmonization of translational analyses is planned between GI004 (COMMIT) and A021502 (ATOMIC). Sample size has been modified with the accrual goal of 120 pts randomized between the two immunotherapy arms needed for study completion. Enrollment actively continues. Current accrual (as of 02-02-2024): 96/120. NCT02997228. Support: U10CA180868, -180822, -180888, UG1CA189867, U24CA196067; Genentech, Inc. Clinical trial information: NCT02997228 .
Colon adjuvant chemotherapy based on evaluation of residual disease (CIRCULATE-NORTH AMERICA): NRG-GI008.
Guan, Yu, Puhalla, Shannon L. , Sahin, Ibrahim Halil, Deming, Dustin A. , Hong, Theodore S. , Rojas-Khalil, Yesenia, Dasari, Arvind , Kopetz, Scott , Lucas, Peter C. , Şahin, İbrahim Halil , Philip, Philip A. , Loree, Jonathan M. , Wolmark, Norman , Yothers, Greg , George, Thomas J. , Lieu, Christopher H.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | June 17, 2024 | Volume: 42 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: TPS3641-TPS3641

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TPS3641 Background: Currently, there are no biomarkers validated prospectively in randomized studies for resected colon cancer (CC) to determine need for adjuvant chemotherapy (AC). However, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) represents a highly specific and sensitive approach (especially with serial monitoring) for identifying minimal/molecular residual disease (MRD) post-surgery in CC patients (pts), and may outperform traditional clinical and pathological features in prognosticating risk for recurrence. CC pts who do not have detectable ctDNA (ctDNA-) are at a much lower risk of recurrence and may be spared the toxicities associated with AC. Furthermore, for CC pts with detectable ctDNA (ctDNA+) who are at a very high risk of recurrence, the optimal AC regimen has not been established. We hypothesize that for pts whose CC has been resected, ctDNA status may be used to risk-stratify for making decisions about AC. Methods: In this prospective phase II/III trial, up to 1,912 pts with resected stage IIB, IIC, and III CC will be enrolled. Based on the post-operative ctDNA status using personalized and tumor-informed assay (Signatera, bespoke assay), those who are ctDNA- (Cohort A) will be randomized to immediate AC with fluoropyrimidine (FP)+oxaliplatin (Ox) for 3-6 mos per established guidelines vserial ctDNA monitoring. Patients who are ctDNA+ post-operatively, or with serial monitoring (Cohort B), will be randomized to FP+Ox v more intensive AC with addition of irinotecan (I) for 6 mos. One cycle of chemotherapy is allowed while awaiting ctDNA testing results for cohort assignment. The primary endpoints for Cohort A are time to ctDNA+ status (phase II) and disease-free survival (DFS) (phase III) in the immediate v delayed AC arms. The primary endpoint for Cohort B is DFS in the FP+Ox v FP+Ox+I arms for both phase II and phase III portions of the trial. Secondary endpoints include prevalence of detectable ctDNA post-operatively, time-to-event outcomes (overall survival and time to recurrence) by ctDNA status, and the assessment of compliance to adjuvant therapy. Biospecimens including archival tumor tissue, as well as post-operative plus serial matched/normal blood samples, will be collected for exploratory correlative research. Active enrollment across the NCTN started in June 2022 with CCTG sites joining in August 2023. Current accrual (as of 02-02-2024) is 240/1,912. NCT05174169. Support: U10-CA-180868, -180822; UG1CA-189867; Natera, Inc. Clinical trial information: NCT05174169 .