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Pressey, Joseph G.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1816-3281

Mayo Clinic

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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Phase 1/2 study of tiragolumab and atezolizumab in patients with relapsed or refractory SMARCB1- or SMARCA4-deficient tumors: PEPN2121.
Akshintala, Srivandana , Widemann, Brigitte C. , Militano, Olga, Bradley, Zanette Kanani, Foster, Jennie Haunani, Fox, Elizabeth , Weigel, Brenda J. , Wedekind, Mary Frances , Minard, Charles G. , Hall, David , Reid, Joel M. , Pressey, Joseph G. , Sharon, Elad

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

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TPS2695 Background: The SMARCB1/A4 gene products are core subunits of the SWItch/Sucrose Non Fermentable (SWI/SNF) chromatin remodeling complex. Tumors with defects in SWI/SNF are histologically distinct aggressive cancers occurring in children and young adults. SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors, particularly malignant rhabdoid tumor (MRT), atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT), poorly differentiated chordoma (PDC), epithelioid sarcoma (ES), and renal medullary carcinoma (RMC), have immune cell infiltrates and programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression. Responses to immune checkpoint inhibition (CI) have been observed in SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors; however, responses are not durable. T cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) is a novel inhibitory receptor expressed on multiple immune cells. TIGIT inhibits T and NK cells by binding to its ligand poliovirus receptor (PVR) and Nectin2 on both tumor and antigen-presenting cells. Utilizing RNAseq data, SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors demonstrate high expression of PVR and Nectin2. Tiragolumab is an antibody to the TIGIT receptor. The combination of tiragolumab and atezolizumab has shown promising activity in early phase studies, and phase 3 studies are ongoing in multiple adult indications. Thus, there is rationale that the addition of tiragolumab to CI may also enhance response rates in patients with SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors. Methods: This is a phase 1/2 trial of tiragolumab monotherapy (300 mg if ≤ 15 kg; 420 mg if > 15 kg to ≤ 40 kg; 600 mg if > 40 kg or ≥ 18 years) and in combination with atezolizumab (15 mg/kg [max 1200 mg]) if < 18 yrs or 1200 mg if ≥ 18 years) administered IV on Day 1 of 21-day cycles in patients > 12 months of age with SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors. Part A evaluating the safety of tiragolumab monotherapy in patients < 18 years based on cycle 1 dose limiting toxicities is complete. Part B estimates the antitumor activity of tiragolumab in combination with atezolizumab in 6 histology-specific cohorts (RMC, MRT, ATRT, PDC, ES, and other SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors) and is now open to all eligible age groups. Each cohort is conducted using a 6+4 Simon’s two stage design. Enrollment for each cohort is as follows: Part A 6/6, Part B RMC 1/6, MRT 1/6, ATRT 4/6, PDC 2/6, ES 3/6, other 6/6. Radiographic imaging central response assessment for the first stage of the “other” cohort is ongoing. Cycle 1 toxicities of the combination therapy are monitored in Part B patients < 12 yrs using a Bayesian Optimal INterval (BOIN) design with a target toxicity of 17%. Secondary objectives are to characterize the pharmacokinetics/anti-drug antibody development and to estimate progression free survival, overall survival, and duration of response. Enrollment is open at all Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trial Network sites. Data cutoff: Jan 10, 2025. Clinical trial information: NCT05286801 .
Phase 1/2 study of tiragolumab and atezolizumab in patients with relapsed or refractory SMARCB1 or SMARCA4 deficient tumors.
Akshintala, Srivandana , Widemann, Brigitte C. , Militano, Olga, Bradley, Zanette Kanani, Fox, Elizabeth , Weigel, Brenda J. , Wedekind, Mary Frances , Minard, Charles G. , Hall, David , Reid, Joel M. , Pressey, Joseph G. , Sharon, Elad

Journal of Clinical Oncology | June 4, 2023 | Volume: 41 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: TPS10066-TPS10066

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TPS10066 Background: The SMARCB1/A4 gene products are core subunits of the SWItch/Sucrose Non-fermentable (SWI/SNF) chromatin remodeling complex. Tumors with defects in SWI/SNF are histologically distinct aggressive cancers occurring in children and young adults. SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors, particularly rhabdoid tumors, poorly differentiated chordoma, epithelioid sarcoma, and medullary renal cell carcinoma, have immune cell infiltrates and programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression. Response to immune checkpoint inhibition (CI) has been observed in SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors; however, responses are not durable. T cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) is a novel inhibitory receptor expressed on multiple immune cells. TIGIT inhibits T and NK cells by binding to its ligand poliovirus receptor (PVR) and Nectin2 on tumor cells and antigen-presenting cells. Utilizing RNAseq data, SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors demonstrate high expression of PVR and Nectin2. Tiragolumab is an antibody to the TIGIT receptor. In patients with non-small cell lung cancer, tiragolumab with atezolizumab increased survival compared to atezolizumab alone. Thus, data suggest that SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors are susceptible to CI; however, monotherapy is unlikely to achieve durable responses; the addition of tiragolumab may enhance response rates. Methods: This is a phase 1/2 trial of tiragolumab monotherapy and in combination with atezolizumab in patients ≥ 12 months of age with SMARCB1/A4 deficient tumors administered IV on Day 1 of 21-day cycles. Part A will evaluate the safety of tiragolumab monotherapy (300 mg if ≤ 15 kg; 420 mg if >15 to ≤ 40 kg; 600 mg if > 40 kg or ≥ 18 yrs) based on cycle 1 DLTs in up to 6 evaluable patients <18 yrs of age. Part B will estimate the antitumor activity of tiragolumab in combination with atezolizumab (15 mg/kg [max 1200 mg]) if < 18 yrs or 1200 mg if ≥ 18 yrs) in 6 histology-specific cohorts (renal medullary carcinoma, malignant rhabdoid tumor, atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor, poorly differentiated carcinoma, epithelioid sarcoma, and other) Each cohort will be conducted using a 6+4 Simon’s two stage design. Up to 13 patients may enroll in each cohort allowing for inevaluable patients (maximum n=78). Enrollment of patients ≥ 18 yrs on Part B may occur concurrently with enrollment of patients < 18 yrs on Part A. If the pediatric dose of tiragolumab is deemed safe, patients <18 yrs old may be enrolled on Part B. Cycle 1 toxicities of the combination therapy will be monitored in Part B using a Bayesian Optimal Interval Design in patients < 12 yrs of age. The secondary objectives are to characterize pharmacokinetics/anti-drug antibody and estimating progression free survival, overall survival, and duration of response. Enrollment is open for all Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trial Network sites. Clinical trial information: NCT05286801 .
Abstract CT090: PEPN2011: a phase 1/2 study of tegavivint in children, adolescents, and young adults with recurrent or refractory solid tumors, including lymphomas and desmoid tumors: a report from the pediatric early phase clinical trials network
Liu, Xiaowei , Denic, Kristina Z., Fox, Elizabeth , Weigel, Brenda J. , Whittle, Sarah B., Pressey, Joseph G. , Minard, Charles G. , Reid, Joel M. , Berg, Stacey L.

Cancer Research | April 14, 2023 | Volume: 83 | Issue: 8_Supplement | Pages: CT090-CT090

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Abstract Introduction: Tegavivint is a first in class small molecule inhibitor of Wnt-ß-catenin signaling that functions by disrupting the interaction of ß-catenin and TBL1/TBLR1 resulting in degradation of nuclear ß-catenin. Aberrant Wnt signaling has been identified as a key mechanism of cancer biology, resulting in uncontrolled transcription of pro-oncogenic Wnt target genes. Pre-clinical in vivo studies of tegavivint demonstrated anti-tumor activity in a variety of pediatric solid tumors, including osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and lymphoma. Methods: We conducted a phase 1 dose-escalation study of single agent tegavivint in children aged ≥12 months to ≤21 years with relapsed or refractory solid tumors including lymphoma and desmoid tumors. The dose escalation was conducted using a rolling six design starting with the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) in adults, 5 mg/kg, administered intravenously over four hours on days 1, 8 and 15 of a 28 day cycle. A single de-escalation to 4 mg/kg and escalations to 6.5 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg if pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters indicated were planned. Once the RP2D is defined a PK cohort and phase 2 cohorts including Ewing sarcoma, desmoid tumor, osteosarcoma, liver tumors, Wilms tumor and a disease agnostic cohort including cancers with Wnt alterations will be evaluated. Results: A total of 15 patients were enrolled on the phase 1 part of the study. Two patients were not treated due to pre-therapy DEXA scan demonstrating grade 1 osteoporosis; therefore, 13 patients received treatment with tegavivint on 2 dose levels (5 mg/kg and 6.5 mg/kg). The median age of treated patients was 16 years (range 3-21). Patient diagnoses included desmoid tumor (5), Wilms tumor (3), and one each of Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, CIC::DUX4 sarcoma, neuroblastoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. There were no dose limiting toxicities among 4 DLT-evaluable patients at DL1 and 6 at DL2. The maximum tolerated dose was not determined. Grade three or higher adverse events at least possibly related to treatment included anemia (2) and lymphopenia (2). A single patient had a grade 3 QT prolongation requiring cessation of tegavivint after cycle 3. At 5 mg/kg, the mean AUC was 94,900 hr*ng/mL (range 52,000-136,000), and at 6.5 mg/kg was 91,200 hr*ng/mL (range 28,400-144,000). The pediatric RP2D dose was determined to be 6.5 mg/kg based on the pre-specified objective of achieving pharmacologically relevant plasma concentrations and less than 20% difference in mean AUC between the two tested dose levels. Conclusions: Tegavivint is well tolerated in children with refractory solid tumors, the pediatric RP2D is 6.5 mg/kg demonstrating pharmacologically relevant plasma concentrations. The study is currently enrolling patients to a pharmacokinetic expansion cohort and will then proceed to phase 2. Citation Format: Sarah B. Whittle, Joseph G. Pressey, Xiaowei Liu, Charles G. Minard, Kristina Z. Denic, Joel M. Reid, Stacey L. Berg, Elizabeth Fox, Brenda J. Weigel. PEPN2011: a phase 1/2 study of tegavivint in children, adolescents, and young adults with recurrent or refractory solid tumors, including lymphomas and desmoid tumors: a report from the pediatric early phase clinical trials network [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 2 (Clinical Trials and Late-Breaking Research); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(8_Suppl):Abstract nr CT090.
ADVL1522: A phase 2 study of lorvotuzumab mertansine (IMGN901) in children with relapsed or refractory wilms tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma, pleuropulmonary blastoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, or synovial sarcoma—A Children's Oncolog
Geller, James I. , Pressey, Joseph G. , Smith, Malcolm A. , Kudgus, Rachel A. , Cajaiba, Mariana M. , Barkauskas, Donald A. , Voss, Stephen D., Dome, Jeffrey S. , Fox, Elizabeth , Weigel, Brenda J. , Reid, Joel M. , Smith, Malcolm A , Pressey, Joseph G , Hall, David , Cho, Steve Y. , Berg, Stacey L.

Cancer | September 22, 2020 | Volume: 126 | Issue: 24 | Pages: 5303-5310

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Background Lorvotuzumab mertansine (IMGN901) is an antibody‐drug conjugate linking an antimitotic agent (DM1) to an anti‐CD56 antibody (lorvotuzumab). Preclinical efficacy has been noted in Wilms tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, and neuroblastoma. Synovial sarcoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST), and pleuropulmonary blastoma also express CD56. A phase 2 trial of lorvotuzumab mertansine was conducted to assess its efficacy, recommended phase 2 dose, and toxicities. Methods Eligible patients had relapsed after or progressed on standard therapy for their tumor type. Lorvotuzumab mertansine (110 mg/m 2 per dose) was administered at the adult recommended phase 2 dose intravenously on days 1 and 8 of 21‐day cycles. Dexamethasone premedication was used. Pharmacokinetic samples, peripheral blood CD56‐positive cell counts, and tumor CD56 expression were assessed. Results Sixty‐two patients enrolled. The median age was 14.3 years (range, 2.8‐29.9 years); 35 were male. Diagnoses included Wilms tumor (n = 17), rhabdomyosarcoma (n = 17), neuroblastoma (n = 12), synovial sarcoma (n = 10), MPNST (n = 5), and pleuropulmonary blastoma (n = 1). Five patients experienced 9 dose‐limiting toxicities: hyperglycemia (n = 1), colonic fistula (n = 1) with perforation (n = 1), nausea (n = 1) with vomiting (n = 1), increased alanine aminotransferase in cycle 1 (n = 2), and increased alanine aminotransferase in cycle 2 (n = 1) with increased aspartate aminotransferase (n = 1). Non–dose‐limiting toxicities (grade 3 or higher) attributed to lorvotuzumab mertansine were rare. The median values of the maximum concentration, half‐life, and area under the curve from zero to infinity for DM1 were 0.87 µg/mL, 35 hours, and 27.9 µg/mL h, respectively. Peripheral blood CD56+ leukocytes decreased by 71.9% on day 8. One patient with rhabdomyosarcoma had a partial response, and 1 patient with synovial sarcoma achieved a delayed complete response. Conclusions Lorvotuzumab mertansine (110 mg/m 2 ) is tolerated in children at the adult recommended phase 2 dose; clinical activity is limited.
Efficacy, safety, and immune priming effect of tazemetostat in patients with epithelioid sarcoma.
Gounder, Mrinal M. , Schöffski, Patrick , Villalobos, Víctor M. , Jahan, Thierry, Ratan, Ravin , Dileo, Palma , Agulnik, Mark , Attia, Steven , Sierra, Laura, Lingaraj, Trupti , Yang, Jay , Agarwal, Shefali , Stacchiotti, Silvia , Coté, Gregory M. , Chen, Tom Wei‐Wu , Gupta, Abha A. , Italiano, Antoîne , Mir, Olivier , Pressey, Joseph G. , Jones, Robin L.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 25, 2020 | Volume: 38 | Issue: 15_suppl | Pages: 11564-11564

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11564 Background: Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) is a rare, aggressive soft tissue sarcoma characterized by loss of inhibitor of integrase 1 (INI1), allowing enhancer of zeste homologue 2 (EZH2) to repress cell differentiation and promote tumorigenesis. Tazemetostat (TAZ) is a selective inhibitor of EZH2 approved by the FDA for treatment of patients (pts) aged ≥16 years with metastatic or locally advanced ES ineligible for complete resection. Methods: This open-label, multicenter, multi-cohort phase 2 study (NCT02601950) evaluated safety and efficacy of TAZ in pts with INI1-negative tumors. ES pts were enrolled in Cohorts 5 and 6; pts in Cohort 6 underwent mandatory pre-dose (at screening) and post-dose biopsies (at Day 1 of cycle 2). Herein, we report the interim efficacy and safety data from Cohort 6. Results: As of July 31 2019, 44 pts were enrolled into Cohort 6 and treated with TAZ 800 mg BID. The objective response rate (ORR) was 11.4%; 4 pts (9.1%) had a partial response and 1 pt (2.3%) had a complete response (Table). Another 17 pts (38.6%) had stable disease (SD). 18 pts had progressive disease; 13 of these pts remained on study beyond progression. Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) at 56 weeks were 19.4% and 59.4%, respectively. In a pooled posthoc analysis of 106 ES pts from Cohorts 5 (n = 62), and 6, ORR was 13.2%. Grade 3–4 adverse events (AEs) were reported in 16 pts (36.4%), most commonly anemia (6.8%; n = 3) and tumor pain (6.8%; n = 3). 3 pts (6.8%) experienced grade 3–4 treatment-related AEs. One pt discontinued study drug and there were no treatment-emergent dose reductions or treatment-related deaths. These safety data from Cohort 6 are consistent with previously reported data from Cohort 5. 19 paired biopsies were included for translational endpoint analyses. Preliminary RNA seq and pathway analyses are currently ongoing and updated data, including additional biomarker data will be presented. Conclusions: Consistent with previously reported data from the completed Cohort 5, TAZ demonstrated clinically meaningful, durable, single agent activity in ES pts. Efficacy data from Cohort 6 continue to mature with 8 patients still on treatment. TAZ was well tolerated with a low incidence of treatment related AEs. Clinical trial information: NCT02601950 . [Table: see text]
Results of a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2.5 Study of Saracatinib (AZD0530), in Patients with Recurrent Osteosarcoma Localized to the Lung
Glod, John , Steinberg, Seth M. , Reinke, Denise K. , Pressey, Joseph G. , Mascarenhas, Leo , Federman, Noah , Marina, Neyssa , Chawla, Sant P. , Lagmay, Joanne , Goldberg, John, Milhem, Mohammed , Loeb, David M. , Butrynski, James E., Turpin, Brian , Staddon, Arthur P., Spunt, Sheri L. , Jones, Robin L. , Rodler, Eve T. , Schuetze, Scott M. , Okuno, Scott H. , Helman, Lee J. , Baird, Kristin , Steinberg, Seth M , Reinke, Denise , Pressey, Joseph G , Federman, Noah , Milhem, Mohammed M , Schuetze, Scott M , Okuno, Scott , Spunt, Sheri L , Jones, Robin L , Mascarenhas, Leo , Goldberg, John, Marina, Neyssa

Sarcoma | May 1, 2020 | Volume: 2020 | Issue: No issue available | Pages: 1-6

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Purpose. Osteosarcoma is a rare cancer and a third of patients who have completed primary treatment will develop osteosarcoma recurrence. The Src pathway has been implicated in the metastatic behavior of osteosarcoma; about 95% of samples examined express Src or have evidence of downstream activation of this pathway. Saracatinib (AZD0530) is a potent and selective Src kinase inhibitor that was evaluated in adults in Phase 1 studies. The primary goal of this study was to determine if treatment with saracatinib could increase progression-free survival (PFS) for patients who have undergone complete resection of osteosarcoma lung metastases in a double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Patients and Methods. Subjects with recurrent osteosarcoma localized to lung and who had complete surgical removal of all lung nodules were randomized within six weeks after complete surgical resection. Saracatinib, or placebo, was administered at a dose of 175 mg orally, once daily, for up to thirteen 28-day cycles. Results. Thirty-seven subjects were included in the analyses; 18 subjects were randomized to receive saracatinib and 19 to receive placebo. Intent-to-treat analysis demonstrated a median PFS of 19.4 months in the saracatinib treatment group and 8.6 months in the placebo treatment group (p=0.47). Median OS was not reached in either arm. Conclusions. Although saracatinib was well tolerated in this patient population, there was no apparent impact of the drug in this double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial on OS, and Src inhibition alone may not be sufficient to suppress metastatic progression in osteosarcoma. There is a suggestion of potential clinical benefit as evidenced by longer PFS in patients randomized to saracatinib based on limited numbers of patients treated.
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multi-institutional, cross-over, phase II.5 study of saracatinib (AZD0530), a selective Src kinase inhibitor, in patients with recurrent osteosarcoma localized to the lung.
Federman, Noah , Chawla, Sant P. , Lagmay, Joanne , Goldberg, John M., Loeb, David M. , Butrynski, James E., Janeway, Katherine A. , Turpin, Brian , Staddon, Arthur P., Rodler, Eve T. , Schuetze, Scott M. , Okuno, Scott H. , Helman, Lee J. , Baird, Kristin , Reinke, Denise K. , Pressey, Joseph G. , Mascarenhas, Leo , Marina, Neyssa , Milhem, Mohammed , Spunt, Sheri L.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | March 11, 2020 | Volume: 31 | Issue: 15_suppl | Pages: TPS10591-TPS10591

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TPS10591 Background: Osteosarcoma is a rare cancer and 33% of patients who have completed primary treatment will recur. The Src pathway has been implicated in the metastatic behavior of several tumors including osteosarcoma where 95% of samples express Src or have evidence of downstream activation of this pathway. Saracatinib (AZD0530) is a potent and selective Src kinase inhibitor. The recommended phase II dose in adults was found to be 175mg daily. The primary goal of this study is to determine if treatment with Saracatinib can increase progression free survival (PFS) for patients who have undergone complete resection of metastatic osteosarcoma nodules in the lung. Secondary goals are evaluation of overall survival, time to treatment failure, and evaluation of several biological correlatives. Methods: This is a multi-institutional, phase II.5, placebo-controlled study with an accrual goals of 88 randomized patients. Patients between 15 and 75 years, with histological confirmation of recurrent osteosarcoma, localized to the lung, who have potential for complete surgical resection, are eligible for enrollment. After complete resection, patients are randomized to treatment with saracatinib or placebo, of a daily oral dose of 175 mg, continuously for up to 1 year or until progression. Patients who recur in the lung while on-study and who are amenable to complete surgical resection will be un-blinded. Those patients who received placebo may have the option to undergo surgical resection. If fully resected, they will be offered therapy with saracatinib under the same treatment guidelines as above. As of January 2013, 38 patients have enrolled and 32 patients met the criteria to be randomized and began oral therapy with either saracatinib or placebo. An interim analysis is planned after 40 patients have been randomized. Clinical trial information: NCT00752206.
Interim Analysis of a Phase 1 Study of the Antibody-Drug Conjugate SGN-CD19A in Relapsed or Refractory B-Lineage Acute Leukemia and Highly Aggressive Lymphoma
Fathi, Amir T. , Chen, Robert , Trippett, Tanya, Cooper, Todd M. , Foran, James M. , Hale, Gregory A., Albertson, Tina, Sandalic, Larissa, Zhao, Baiteng, Borate, Uma , O'Brien, Maureen Megan , DeAngelo, Daniel J. , Shah, Bijal , Pressey, Joseph G. , Silverman, Lewis B. , Tibes, Raoul , Kim, Stella Yun

Blood | October 11, 2019 | Volume: 124 | Issue: 21 | Pages: 963-963

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Abstract Background CD19, a B cell-specific marker, is expressed in the majority of patients with B-lineage leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. SGN-CD19A is a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of a humanized anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody conjugated to the microtubule-disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin F (MMAF) via a maleimidocaproyl linker. Methods This first-in-human, phase 1, open-label, dose-escalation study is investigating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antitumor activity of SGN-CD19A in adult and pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell leukemia or highly aggressive lymphoma (NCT 01786096). Eligible patients must have B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) or lymphoma (B-LBL), Burkitt leukemia or lymphoma, and be relapsed or refractory to at least 1 prior systemic regimen. A modified continual reassessment method is used for dose allocation and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) estimation for both pediatric and adult patients. The study is evaluating 2 schedules of IV SGN-CD19A administration: weekly (Days 1 and 8 of 21-day cycles; 0.3-4.5 mg/kg) or every 3weeks (q3week; 0.5-6 mg/kg). Results To date, 49 patients with relapsed or refractory leukemia (n=40) or lymphoma (n=9) have been treated. Median age of adult (n=38) and pediatric patients (n=11) was 37 and 11 years (range, 18-74 and 1-16), respectively. Patients received a median of 2 prior therapies (range 1-9); 14 patients (29%) previously received an allogeneic stem cell transplant. On the weekly schedule, 39 patients (28 adult, 11 pediatric) have been treated, and the median number of cycles is 2.5 (adults; range, 1-12) or 1 (pediatric; range, 1-4). On the q3week schedule, 10 adult patients have been treated, and the median number of cycles is 2.5 (range, 1-4) to date. Six patients remain on study treatment (3 on each schedule), and enrollment is ongoing. The toxicity profiles were similar across both dosing schedules (0.3-2.3 mg/kg weekly and 4-5 mg/kg q3week) and across adult and pediatric patients. The most frequently reported drug-related AEs included pyrexia, nausea, chills, vomiting, blurred vision, and dry eye. Frequent infusion-related reactions were observed early in the study, and recommendation for premedication was instituted. Ocular events were also observed and treated with ophthalmic steroids; steroid eye drop prophylaxis was instituted with each dose. Corneal findings consistent with superficial microcystic keratopathy were observed in 13 adult patients (34%) and in 1 pediatric patient (9%). Grade 3/4 corneal AEs have been observed in 4 adult patients; the majority of these events have resolved or improved to Grade 1 or 2. Steroid eye drop prophylaxis has reduced the incidence of Grade 3/4 events at this interim analysis. Three DLTs were observed: acidosis in a pediatric patient at 1 mg/kg weekly, cytokine release syndrome in an adult patient at 2 mg/kg weekly, and asymptomatic Grade 4 AST elevation in an adult patient at 5 mg/kg q3week. MTD has not yet been determined. SGN-CD19A ADC pharmacokinetic profiles indicate target-mediated drug disposition in patients with leukemia. Plasma ADC exposures generally increased with doses and were lower than those in patients with lymphoma. To date, no objective responses were observed in 9 efficacy-evaluable pediatric patients or in 3 adult patients with Burkitt lymphoma/leukemia. However, in efficacy-evaluable adult patients with B-ALL/B-LBL, objective responses were observed in 6 of 25 patients treated on the weekly schedule (3 CR, 2 CRp, 1 PR), and in 4 of 8 patients treated on the q3week schedule (2 CR, 2 CRp). Of 8 B-ALL patients with CR/CRp, 6 were MRD negative. Conclusions MTDs have not yet been identified, and dose escalation continues on weekly and q3week schedules. SGN-CD19A has been generally well tolerated. At this interim analysis, objective responses were observed in 30% (10 of 33) of heavily pretreated adult B-ALL/B-LBL patients dosed weekly or q3week. Evidence of activity in relapsed/refractory patients and lack of overlapping toxicities suggest opportunities for combination with conventional anti-leukemic therapies in lymphoblastic malignancies. Disclosures Fathi: Ariad: Consultancy; Exelixis: Research Funding; Takeda pharmaceuticals International Co.: Research Funding; Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Consultancy, Research Funding. Off Label Use: SGN-CD19A is an investigational agent being studied in patients with B-cell malignancies. SGN-CD19A is not approved for use. . Chen:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Consultancy, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau, Travel expenses Other. Trippett:OSI Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. O'Brien:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. DeAngelo:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. Shah:Pharmacyclics: Consultancy; SWOG: Consultancy; Celgene: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; NCCN: Consultancy; Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy. Cooper:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. Foran:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. Hale:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. Pressey:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. Silverman:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. Tibes:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding. Kim:Bayer: Consultancy; Eli Lily: Consultancy; Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Consultancy, Research Funding. Albertson:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Sandalic:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Zhao:Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Employment, Equity Ownership. Borate:Genoptix: Consultancy; Seattle Genetics, Inc.: Research Funding.
Targeting Sporadic and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Related Refractory Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST) in a Phase II Study of Everolimus in Combination with Bevacizumab (SARC016)
Widemann, Brigitte C. , Lu, Yao , Okuno, Scott H. , Meyer, Christian F. , Chugh, Rashmi , Milhem, Mohammed , Hirbe, Angela C. , Kim, AeRang , Turpin, Brian , Pressey, Joseph G. , Jayaprakash, Nalini, Helman, Lee J. , Onwudiwe, Ndidi, Cichowski, Karen , Perentesis, John P. , Okuno, Scott , Chugh, Rashmi , Milhem, Mohammed M , Hirbe, Angela C , Kim, AeRang , Pressey, Joseph G , Reinke, Denise K. , Coté, Gregory M. , Dombi, Eva , Cichowski, Karen M.

Sarcoma | July 24, 2019 | Volume: 2019 | Issue: No issue available | Pages: 1-8

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Purpose. There are no known effective medical treatments for refractory MPNST. Inactivation of the NF1 tumor suppressor in MPNST results in upregulation of mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) signaling and angiogenesis, which contributes to disease progression. We conducted a phase II study for patients (pts) with refractory MPNST combining everolimus (10 mg PO once daily) with bevacizumab (10 mg/kg IV every 2 weeks) to determine the clinical benefit rate (CBR) (complete response, partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) ≥ 4 months). Patients and Methods. Patients ≥18 years old with chemotherapy refractory sporadic or NF1 MPNST were eligible. Tumor response was assessed after every 2 cycles (the WHO criteria). A two-stage design targeting a 25% CBR was used: if ≥ 1/15 pts in stage 1 responded, enrollment would be expanded by 10 pts, and if ≥ 4/25 patients had clinical benefit, the combination would be considered active. Results. Twenty-five pts, 17 with NF1 and 8 with sporadic MPNST, enrolled. One of 15 pts in stage 1 had clinical benefit. Of 10 additional pts enrolled, 2 had clinical benefit. The median number of completed cycles was 3 (range 1–16). Adverse events were similar to those known for this combination. Conclusion. With a CBR of 12% (3/25), the combination of everolimus and bevacizumab did not reach the study’s target response rate and is not considered active in refractory MPNST.
ADVL1522: A phase 2 study of IMGN901 (lorvotuzumab mertansine; IND# 126953, NSC# 783609) in children with relapsed or refractory Wilms tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma, pleuropulmonary blastoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST), and sy
Kudgus, Rachel A. , Schoon, Renee A., McGovern, Renee M., Cajaiba, Mariana M. , Barkauskas, Donald A. , Dome, Jeffrey S. , Fox, Elizabeth , Weigel, Brenda J. , Geller, James I. , Pressey, Joseph G. , Smith, Malcolm A. , Reid, Joel M. , Hall, David

Journal of Clinical Oncology | September 6, 2018 | Volume: 35 | Issue: 15_suppl | Pages: 10537-10537

10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.10537 Get It

10537 Background: Lorvotuzumab mertansine (IMGN901; LM) is an antibody-drug conjugate, linking anti-mitotic agent (DM1) to an anti-CD56 antibody. Preclinical data show effects in Wilms tumor (WT), rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), and neuroblastoma (NBL). Synovial sarcoma (SS), MPNST and pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) also express CD56. A phase 2 trial assessing the efficacy and tolerability of LM administered at the adult recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) was conducted in children with relapsed tumors. Methods: LM (110 mg/m2/dose) was administered IV on days (d) 1 and 8 of 21 d cycles, with dexamethasone pre-medication. The tolerability of LM was assessed in 6 patients prior to trial activation group-wide. Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was assessed using CTCAE. Response was assessed by RECIST. Pharmacokinetics (PK) were obtained during cycle 1. Peripheral blood CD56-positive cells were measured d1 and d8 pre-dose. Tumor CD56 expression by immunohistochemistry in archival tissue was scored (0-3+). Results: Sixty-two patients were enrolled. The median (range) age was 14.3 y (2.8–29.9); 35 were male. Diagnoses included WT (17), RMS (17), NBL (12), SS (10), MPNST (5) and PPB (1). One patient was ineligible due to lack of measurable disease. Of 61 eligible patients, 47 were evaluable for toxicity, 50 for response, 50 for tumor CD56 expression; and 18 consented to optional PK. Five patients experienced 9 DLTs: hyperglycemia (1), colonic fistula (1) with perforation (1), nausea (1) with vomiting (1), increased ALT (2 in cycle 1; 1 in cycle 2 with increased AST (1)). Non-dose limiting toxicities (Grade ≥3) attributed to LM included lymphopenia, anemia, vomiting, dehydration, hypokalemia, hyperuricemia, hypophosphatemia. Mean DM1 Cmax, t1/2 and AUC0-∞values were 922 ng/ml, 33 h and 27400 ng/ml*h, respectively. Tumor CD56 expression was 0 (8%), 1+(4%), 2+(12%), 3+(76%). LM and CD56 antibody PK, and response, will be reported. Conclusions: LM (110 mg/m2) is tolerated in children at the adult RP2D. Clinical trial information: NCT 02452554.