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Genomic Classification and Individualized Prognosis in Multiple Myeloma
Maura, Francesco , Rajanna, Arjun Raj , Ziccheddu, Bachisio , Poos, Alexandra M. , Derkach, Andriy , Maclachlan, Kylee , Durante, Michael , Diamond, Benjamin , Papadimitriou, Marios , Davies, Faith E. , Boyle, Eileen M. , Walker, Brian A. , Hultcrantz, Malin , Silva, Ariosto, Hampton, Oliver , Teer, Jamie K. , Siegel, Erin M. , Bolli, Niccolò , Jackson, Graham , Kaiser, Martin , Cook, Gordon , Kazandjian, Dickran , Stein, Caleb, Chesi, Marta , Bergsagel, Leif, Elias, K. , Goldschmidt, Hartmut , Fenk, Roland , Rhee, Fritz Van, Usmani, Saad Z. , Shain, Kenneth H. , Weinhold, Niels , Bergsagel, P. Leif , Bergsagel, P. Leif , Davies, Faith E , Walker, Brian A , Jackson, Graham H , Pawlyn, Charlotte , Cook, Gordon , Kazandjian, Dickran , Chesi, Marta , Mai, Elias K , Goldschmidt, Hartmut , Weisel, Katja C , Fenk, Roland , Raab, Marc S , van Rhee, Frits , Usmani, Saad , Shain, Kenneth H , Weinhold, Niels , Landgren, C Ola , Bolli, Niccolo' , Boyle, Eileen M , Kaiser, Martin F , Maura, Francesco , Durante, Michael , Maclachlan, Kylee , Derkach, Andriy , Diamond, Benjamin T , Pawlyn, Charlotte , Stein, Caleb, Raab, Marc S. , Morgan, Gareth J. , Landgren, Ola

Journal of Clinical Oncology | January 9, 2024 | Volume: 42 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 1229-1240

10.1200/jco.23.01277 | PMID 38194610 Get It

PURPOSE Outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) are heterogenous, with overall survival (OS) ranging from months to over 10 years. METHODS To decipher and predict the molecular and clinical heterogeneity of NDMM, we assembled a series of 1,933 patients with available clinical, genomic, and therapeutic data. RESULTS Leveraging a comprehensive catalog of genomic drivers, we identified 12 groups, expanding on previous gene expression–based molecular classifications. To build a model predicting individualized risk in NDMM (IRMMa), we integrated clinical, genomic, and treatment variables. To correct for time-dependent variables, including high-dose melphalan followed by autologous stem-cell transplantation (HDM-ASCT), and maintenance therapy, a multi-state model was designed. The IRMMa model accuracy was significantly higher than all comparator prognostic models, with a c-index for OS of 0.726, compared with International Staging System (ISS; 0.61), revised-ISS (0.572), and R2-ISS (0.625). Integral to model accuracy was 20 genomic features, including 1q21 gain/amp, del 1p, TP53 loss, NSD2 translocations, APOBEC mutational signatures, and copy-number signatures (reflecting the complex structural variant chromothripsis). IRMMa accuracy and superiority compared with other prognostic models were validated on 256 patients enrolled in the GMMG-HD6 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02495922 ) clinical trial. Individualized patient risks were significantly affected across the 12 genomic groups by different treatment strategies (ie, treatment variance), which was used to identify patients for whom HDM-ASCT is particularly effective versus patients for whom the impact is limited. CONCLUSION Integrating clinical, demographic, genomic, and therapeutic data, to our knowledge, we have developed the first individualized risk-prediction model enabling personally tailored therapeutic decisions for patients with NDMM.
Abstract 18463: Direct Oral Anticoagulants versus Vitamin K Antagonists in Morbidly Obese Patients (BMI ≥ 40): An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Malik, Saad Ullah , Qadeer, Abdul , Shafique, Nouman, Mustafa, Bisher, Akbar, Usman Ali

Circulation | December 19, 2023 | Volume: 148 | Issue: Suppl_1 | Pages: No page available

10.1161/circ.148.suppl_1.18463 Get It

Introduction: The safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) compared to vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) remain unknown in patients with BMI ≥ 40 kg/m 2 . We aim to evaluate the risk of recurrent VTE and major bleeding in patients with a BMI ≥ 40 when started on DOACs versus VKAs. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search according to PRISMA guidelines to identify studies using the terms: “venous thromboembolism”, “Vitamin K antagonists” and “direct oral anticoagulants”. After the screening, We extracted the data till May 2023 in a data extraction sheet. Our inclusion criteria were: adult patients, morbidly obese (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m 2 ), who were on DOACs or VKAs for VTE or atrial fibrillation. We used a variance-weighted random-effects model to analyze data on DOACs vs. VKAs, estimating event rates and odds ratios while assessing heterogeneity. Data were analyzed using the ‘meta’ package in R. Results: Our analysis included a total of 16 studies (n= 62704 patients). Obese patients on DOACs had a significant reduction in the risk of recurrent VTEs compared to VKAs OR 0.72 (95% CI: 0.59 - 0.88, I2 :19%). Also, DOACs were associated with a lower risk of major bleeding compared to VKAs in morbidly obese patients (OR = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.58 - 0.74, I2 :0%). For non-major bleeding, although the statistical significance was not reached, a consistent trend favoring DOACs was observed (OR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.47-1.21). (Figure1) Conclusions: Among morbidly obese patients (BMI ≥ 40), DOACs are associated with a significantly lower risk of recurrent VTEs, and major bleeding compared to VKA. For non-major bleeding, there was a trend favoring DOACs over VKA. Increased recruitment of obese patients in clinical trials is needed to provide us with robust data for informed clinical decision-making.
Cardiovascular Burden of Narcolepsy Disease (CV-BOND): a Real-World Evidence Study (S1.008)
Ben‐Joseph, Rami , Saad, Ragy , Black, Jed , Dabrowski, Elizabeth , Gallucci, Sophia, Taylor, Ben , Somers, Virend K.

Neurology | December 6, 2023 | Volume: 98 | Issue: 18_supplement | Pages: No page available

10.1212/wnl.98.18_supplement.1203 Get It

Impact of pancreas transplantation alone on kidney function: A multicenter clinical cohort study
Kaur, Ravinder Jeet , Mujtahedi, Saad , Fridell, Jonathan A. , Benavides, Xiomara , Smith, Byron H. , Larson, Timothy S., Rizvi, Shafaq R., Kukla, Aleksandra , Dean, Patrick G. , Kudva, Yogish C. , Mujtahedi, Syed Saad, Smith, Byron , Dean, Patrick, Stegall, Mark D , Fridell, Jonathan A. , Rizvi, Shafaq, Odorico, Jon S. , Stegall, Mark D.

Clinical Transplantation | December 2, 2023 | Volume: 38 | Issue: 1 | Pages: No page available

10.1111/ctr.15212 | PMID 38041451 Get It

AbstractPancreas transplantation alone (PTA) is a β cell replacement option for selected patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus; concerns have been raised regarding deterioration in kidney function (KF) after PTA. This retrospective multicenter study assessed actual impact of transplantation and immunosuppression on KF in PTA recipients at three Transplant Centers. The primary composite endpoint 10 years after PTA was >50% eGFR decline, eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, and/or receiving a kidney transplant (KT). Overall, 822 PTA recipients met eligibility. Median baseline and 10‐year eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) were 76.3 (58.1–100.8) and 51.3 (35.3–65.9), respectively. Primary composite endpoint occurred in 98 patients (53.5%) with 45 experiencing a >50% decrease in eGFR by 10 years post‐transplant, 38 eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 and 49 requiring KT. KF declined most significantly within 6 months post‐PTA, more often in females and patients with better preserved GFR up to 5 years with 11.6% kidney failure at 10 years. Patient survival and death‐censored graft survival were both 68% at 10 years with overall graft thrombosis rate 8%. KF declined initially after PTA but stabilized with further slow progression. In conclusion, prospective intervention studies are needed to test renal sparing interventions while gathering more granular data.
Contemporary Multiple Myeloma Treatment Patterns Among HCPs and Concordance with Expert Recommendations: Analysis of an Interactive Online Decision Support Tool
Brandt, Kelly G, Rosenthal, Kristen, Kumar, Shaji , Lentzsch, Suzanne , Quill, Timothy A., Lonial, Sagar , Usmani, Saad Z. , Mıkhael, Joseph

Blood | December 1, 2023 | Volume: 142 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 7284-7284

10.1182/blood-2023-180957 Get It

Background: The management of multiple myeloma (MM) continues to evolve with the emergence of new classes of therapy, most recently including BCMA-targeted therapies. Considering the expanding MM treatment armamentarium, we sought to identify contemporary practice patterns among healthcare professionals (HCPs) for MM and compare them with those of experts using an online decision support tool. Methods: An online decision support tool was developed with input from 5 experts providing therapy recommendations for 192 unique patient case scenarios based on considerations including disease setting, treatment history, access to therapy, and specific comorbidities. HCP tool users entered specific patient criteria to define a case along with their intended management for that case. The tool then showed the 5 expert recommendations for that same case scenario, and users were asked if the recommendations impacted their intended approach. An analysis of expert recommendations and user-selected therapy was performed. Results: Between April 2023 and July 2023, 207 patient cases were entered by 144 participating HCPs. HCP and expert treatment recommendations were frequently discordant, regardless of treatment setting (Table). The highest concordance between HCP and expert recommendations (47%; P &lt;.0001) was in the induction setting (n = 111). In this setting, experts were more likely to recommend quadruplet regimens compared with HCPs (62% vs 27%, respectively; P &lt;.0001). Treatment selection concordance was lower in the maintenance (n = 17; 24%; P &lt;.0001) and relapsed/refractory settings (n = 79; 20%; P &lt;.0001). The lowest concordance (10%; P &lt;.0001) between HCP and expert treatment recommendations was noted in the relapsed/refractory setting specifically among patients who were refractory to earlier lines of therapy (n = 41; P &lt;.0001). For patients who are refractory to earlier lines of therapy, experts were more likely to recommend an anti-CD38-based combination regimen compared with HCPs (81% vs 32; P &lt;.0001). When recommending treatment for patients with triple- or penta-refractory disease, experts were significantly more likely to recommend BCMA-targeted agents (83% vs 39%; P &lt;.0001). For HCPs whose treatment plan did not match expert recommendations in these scenarios, 53% of respondents indicated that expert recommendations confirmed or changed their intended therapy, but 31% indicated that there were barriers to implementing those recommendations. Conclusions: These data suggest ongoing challenges with incorporating the newest therapies and combinations across the spectrum of MM into patient care, particularly multidrug regimens in the induction and maintenance settings and BCMA-targeted therapies in those with triple- or penta-refractory disease. Continued education and development of resources for HCPs, including online decision support tools, may be increasingly important as the treatment of MM continues to grow in complexity.
Incidence of Richter Transformation in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) /Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL): A Cohort Study Evaluating Different Therapeutic Eras
Hampel, Paul J. , Leis, José F., Koehler, Amber B. , Bubik, Rachel J. , Schwager, Susan M., Hanson, Curtis A. , Dyke, Daniel L. Van , Call, Timothy G. , Rabe, Kari G. , Wang, Yucai , Hwang, Steven R. , Kenderian, Saad S. , Muchtar, Eli , Tsang, Mazie , Parrondo, Ricardo D , Braggio, Esteban , Slager, Susan L. , Shi, Min , Kay, Neil E. , Ding, Wei , Parikh, Sameer A.

Blood | December 1, 2023 | Volume: 142 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 3271-3271

10.1182/blood-2023-185076 Get It

INTRODUCTION Richter transformation (RT) is the histologic transformation of CLL/SLL into an aggressive lymphoma, most commonly diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). We previously reported an incidence of 0.5% per year of RT in patients with newly diagnosed CLL and an incidence of 1% per year following initiation of therapy (Parikh, BJH, 2013). It is unknown whether these incidences have changed in the novel agent era. METHODS We identified patients with previously untreated CLL/SLL in the Mayo Clinic CLL Database who were seen within 12 months of diagnosis. Only patients with biopsy-proven DLBCL with histopathology confirmation at Mayo Clinic were included. Cumulative incidence methodology was used to display the time to development of RT with death as a competing risk (both from time of initial CLL/SLL diagnosis, and from start of CLL directed therapy). We defined the time period prior to February 2014 (FDA approval of ibrutinib for CLL) as the pre-novel agent era and the time period starting February 2014 as the novel agent era. Using Cox regression analysis, we compared the incidence of RT, both after initial CLL diagnosis and after initiation of CLL therapy, between patients diagnosed with CLL in the pre-novel agent era versus the novel agent era. RESULTS Between 1/2000 and 4/2023, 3347 patients were seen at Mayo Clinic. The median age at diagnosis was 65 years (range 21-97 years), and 66% patients were male. Baseline characteristics of patients at the time of CLL and RT diagnoses between the two treatment eras were similar, including distance in miles of primary residence from Mayo Clinic ( Table 1). The median follow-up for the entire cohort was 5.6 years (9.5 years for the pre-novel agent era cohort and 3.2 years for the novel agent era cohort). A total of 82 patients were diagnosed with RT (69 in the pre-novel agent era and 13 in the novel agent era). Overall, the 1-, 5- and 10-year cumulative incidence rates for RT from the time of CLL/SLL diagnosis were 0.6% (95% CI: 0.4-0.9%), 1.8% (95% CI: 1.3-2.3%), and 3.0% (95% CI: 2.4-3.8%), respectively. Among the patients who received CLL/SLL therapy (n=1382), the 1-, 5-, and 10-year incidence rates for RT from the time of treatment start were 0.3% (95% CI: 0.1-0.8%), 3.3% (95% CI: 2.4-4.5%), and 4.9% (95% CI: 3.7-6.5%), respectively. Among 1981 patients diagnosed with CLL/SLL in the pre-novel agent era, the 1- and 5-year incidence rates for RT from the time of diagnosis were 0.6% (95% CI: 0.4-1.1%) and 2.1% (95% CI: 1.5-2.8%), respectively. Among 1366 patients diagnosed with CLL/SLL in the novel agent era, the 1- and 5-year incidence rates following CLL/SLL diagnosis were 0.5% (95% CI: 0.2-1.1%) and 1.1% (95% CI: 0.6-2.2%), respectively. The RT incidence from time of CLL/SLL diagnosis was not significantly different between the pre-novel agent and novel agent era patients (hazard ratio [HR] 1.6, 95%CI 0.9-3.0, p=0.13). Patients who received CLL/SLL treatment in the pre-novel agent era (n=926) and novel agent era (n=456) had subsequent 1-year incidence rates of RT of 0.3% (95% CI: 0.1-1.0%) and 0.2% (95% CI: 0.0-1.8%), respectively. The 5-year incidence rates for these groups were 3.7% (95% CI: 2.6-5.2%) and 1.9% (95% CI: 0.7-5.0%), respectively. Although an increased risk of RT after CLL/SLL directed therapy was observed in the pre-novel agent era compared to the novel agent era (HR 2.4, 95%CI: 0.9-6.1, p=0.07; Figure 1), this did not cross the threshold of statistial significance. Among patients diagnosed in the pre-novel agent era who developed RT (n=69), CLL treatment prior to RT included: none, n=19 (28%); chemoimmunotherapy only, n=36 (52%); and novel agent, n=14 (20%; includes 11 treated with prior chemoimmunotherapy also). In contrast, among patients diagnosed in the novel agent era who developed RT (n=13), CLL treatment prior to RT included: none, n=8 (62%); and novel agent, n=5 (38%). CONCLUSIONS Patients who received CLL/SLL directed treatment appear to have a lower risk of RT in the novel agent era. This may be driven by the fact that none of the patients who developed RT in the novel agent era received chemoimmunotherapy. Whether novel agent use for CLL/SLL suppresses the development of RT or avoids the risk associated with cytotoxic chemotherapy-induced clonal evolution requires further study. Although limited by length of follow-up, our findings challenge the notion that RT incidence will increase in parallel with CLL patients living longer with novel agent treatments.
Trial in Progress: A Phase 1 Study of KTX-1001, an Oral, First-in-Class, Selective MMSET Inhibitor in Patients with Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Gasparetto, Cristina , Thanendrarajan, Sharmilan , Afrough, Aimaz , Trudel, Suzanne , Connolly, Terry, Linberg, Bao-Van Tran, Quigley, M. Travis, Mateos, María‐Victoria , Berdeja, Jesús G. , Dingli, David , Lonial, Sagar , Yee, Andrew J , Chung, Alfred , Bergsagel, P. Leif , Roy, Vivek , Abdallah, Al-Ola , Rosiñol, Laura , Rodríguez‐Otero, Paula , Touzeau, Cyrille , Bories, Pierre , Bang, Soo‐Mee , Connolly, Terry, Kim, Michelle J. , Lewis, Chad A. , Landgren, Ola , Usmani, Saad Z. , Siegel, David S.

Blood | December 1, 2023 | Volume: 142 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 3391-3391

10.1182/blood-2023-174550 Get It

Background: Despite the development and approval of effective therapies for multiple myeloma (MM), MM remains an incurable disease. Moreover, patients with high-risk cytogenetics, like translocation t(4;14), continue to have a poor prognosis compared to standard-risk patients. No novel agents have been approved specifically for this population. There remains an unmet need for precision therapies for MM that can target specific drivers of high-risk MM like t(4;14). Multiple myeloma SET domain-containing protein (MMSET) overexpression observed in 100% of patients with t(4;14) acts through the MMSET-H3K36me2 axis, which promotes malignant transformation through regulation of multiple oncogenic programs. KTX-1001, a methyl transferase inhibitor, is a novel, first-in-class, potent, oral, small molecule that inhibits MMSET and the methylation of lysine K36. KTX-1001 had favorable drug-like properties, demonstrated in vivo activity, and was well tolerated in non-clinical studies. Based on these data, KTX-1001 is now being studied in a Phase 1 dose escalation and expansion study in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). Study Design and Methods: This multi-country, Phase 1, open-label study (NCT05651932) is designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and initial clinical activity of KTX-1001. The study will also examine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD). Part A of this trial includes an accelerated titration, followed by 3+3 dose escalation with backfill of cohorts for dose optimization prior to moving to Part B, which is an expansion phase at the RP2D (please see Figure 1 for study design schematic). The expansion phase will only include patients with t(4;14). KTX-1001 will be administered orally daily and given until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or withdrawal from the study. Estimated enrollment for Parts A and B will be approximately 60 patients. The study will enroll patients with RRMM who have received ≥3 prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor (PI), immunomodulatory drug (IMiD), and anti-CD38 antibody. Patients must have measurable disease, be ≥18 years of age, have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group score of ≤2, and adequate bone marrow, liver, and kidney function. Key exclusion criteria include history of or current plasma cell leukemia, active central nervous system (CNS) disease, or active unstable cardiovascular function. The primary endpoints of safety and tolerability include incidence of dose-limiting toxicity (DLTs), treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs), and treatment-related AEs. Secondary endpoints include plasma concentrations of KTX-1001 and efficacy outcomes such as objective response rate (ORR), duration of response (DOR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). Exploratory biomarker and pharmacodynamic assessments will also be performed. The sample size was not determined by formal statistical methods but will be sufficient to provide preliminary information on safety, PK, PD, and efficacy. Statistical analyses will be primarily descriptive. Conclusion: This Phase 1 study will evaluate a potential treatment for RRMM utilizing KTX-1001, which is a novel, first-in-class, potent, oral small-molecule MMSET inhibitor. The study is open and actively enrolling patients at centers in the United States, Spain, France, and Canada.
Cytokine Release Syndrome Results in Reduced AML Killing By CD123 CAR T Cells
Bhagwat, Anand , Torres, Leonel , Shestova, Olga, Shestov, Maksim, Luger, Selina M. , Loren, Alison W. , Martin, Mary Ellen , Perl, Alexander E. , Stadtmauer, Edward A. , Mangan, James K. , Brogdon, Jennifer L. , Fraietta, Joseph A. , Hwang, Wei‐Ting , June, Carl H. , Frey, Noelle V. , Hexner, Elizabeth O. , McCurdy, Shannon , Siegel, Donald L , Kenderian, Saad S. , Porter, David , Gill, Saar

Blood | December 1, 2023 | Volume: 142 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 217-217

10.1182/blood-2023-182104 Get It

Background: Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have repeatedly demonstrated capacity to induce high rates of response and durable remissions for B cell cancers. In contrast, CAR T cells for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have not yet achieved this impact. We previously demonstrated that CD123 is expressed on AML blasts at high frequency, thus making it an attractive target antigen for AML-directed CAR T cells. Methods and Results: We conducted a pilot study of CD123-directed CAR T cells (CART-123) in adults with relapsed or refractory AML. The primary objective was safety with a secondary objective of anti-leukemia efficacy. Twenty-two subjects were screened, and 20 were eligible for the trial. Fludarabine and cyclophosphamide were used for lymphodepletion (LD). Twelve subjects were infused with CART-123. There were two treatment-related deaths due to cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and infection. Four subjects (33%) achieved complete response with incomplete count recovery (CRi), three subjects had progressive disease, and five had stable disease. Of the four who achieved CRi, one subject remains alive in remission after a relapse and subsequent consolidative hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). One other subject is alive after HSCT following CART-123 failure. There was evidence of CAR T cell expansion and ten subjects (83%) experienced clinical CRS ranging from Grade I to Grade V. There was no neurotoxicity. To address the apparent paradox of high rates of CART-123 bioactivity (clinical CRS and in vivo expansion) co-occurring with low rates of response, we hypothesized that cytokines produced during CRS may undermine the anti-AML effect of CART cells. We obtained serum drawn from trial subjects at baseline (prior to LD chemotherapy) or during CRS. Serum drawn during CRS promotes primary AML survival in cell culture, while matched baseline serum from the same subjects does not. Individual cytokines secreted during CRS that signal through receptors expressed on myeloid progenitors (such as GM-CSF and Flt3 ligand) reproduced this survival advantage in primary AML blasts when tested at physiologically relevant levels. In contrast, these cytokines did not produce a pro-survival effect in primary patient B-ALL blasts. Crucially, candidate myeloid-acting cytokines, as well as serum drawn during the peak of clinical CRS, promoted resistance of AML to killing by CART-123 in vitro. Using scRNAseq of bone marrow aspirates from subjects on this clinical trial, we found that GM-CSF and FLT3L were most frequently expressed by CD4+ T cells. Exposure of primary AML samples to CRS cytokines led to upregulation of signaling (e.g. JAK/STAT5) and pro-survival pathways. In previous work in B-ALL, we showed that relative resistance to killing can translate to a functional deficit in CART-19 due to development of exhaustion in the CART cells. We similarly find that that exposure to GM-CSF reduces AML blast sensitivity to CART-123, and that the persistence of antigen leads to exhaustion in CART cells (Figure 1). Specifically, co-incubation of CART-123 cells and cytokine-exposed primary AML blasts leads to increased populations of PD-1+/CD39+/CTLA4+/LAG3+ CAR T cells, consistent with an exhaustion phenotype. Finally, we found that anti-apoptotic effects of cytokines can be prevented, and CART-123 killing of AML can be restored, via ruxolitinib blockade of JAK/STAT signaling in both in vitro and in vivo settings. Significance: Our work reveals CRS as active in undermining CART-123 lethality first by promoting survival of AML, and subsequently by exhausting CAR T cells. This is in stark contrast to its role in lymphoid malignancies and underscores biological differences in myeloid versus lymphoid neoplasms. These results highlight a need to tailor therapy to limit cytokine effects on AML blasts to improve outcomes with AML-directed CAR T cell therapy.
Efficacy and Safety of Idecabtagene Vicleucel (ide-cel) in Patients with Clinical High-Risk Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) with an Inadequate Response to Frontline Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT): KarMMa-2 Cohort 2c Extended Follow-up
Dhodapkar, Madhav V. , Alsina, Melissa , Patel, Krina K. , Vij, Ravi , Leleu, Xavier , Egan, Daniel , Truppel-Hartmann, Anna, Basudhar, Debashree, Thompson, Ethan, Zheng, Xirong, Eliason, Laurie , Zhong, Xiaobo , Greggio, Chiara, Tran, Sinhan, Chaudhry, Maria, Carrasco-Alfonso, Marlene J., Berdeja, Jesús G. , Richard, Shambavi , Bergsagel, P. Leif , Reshef, Ran , Usmani, Saad Z. , Zheng, Xirong, Siegel, David S.

Blood | December 1, 2023 | Volume: 142 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 2101-2101

10.1182/blood-2023-173970 Get It

Introduction Patients (pts) with multiple myeloma (MM) have a higher risk of progression/death following an inadequate response to frontline ASCT (van de Velde Eur J Haematol 2017). Therapies (Tx) with novel mechanisms of action may further improve response outcomes. Ide-cel previously demonstrated frequent, deep, and durable responses in KarMMa (Munshi N Engl J Med 2021) and significantly improved median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall response rate (ORR) versus standard regimens in KarMMa-3 (Rodríguez-Otero N Engl J Med 2023) in pts with triple-class-exposed relapsed and refractory MM. KarMMa-2 (NCT03601078) is a multicohort, phase 2, multicenter trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of ide-cel in pts with MM; cohort 2c included pts with NDMM who had an inadequate response to frontline Tx with ASCT. In cohort 2c, with a median follow-up of 27.9 months, ide-cel demonstrated deep and durable responses; complete response (CR) rate was 74.2% (ORR, 87.1%), with a 24-month PFS rate of 83.1% (Dhodapkar Blood 2022). Here, we report results with an additional 11.5 months of median follow-up for updated efficacy and safety data, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in cohort 2c. Methods Eligible pts had NDMM, received ≥ 3 cycles of induction Tx (including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and dexamethasone), had &lt; very good partial response (VGPR) 70-110 days after ASCT (single/tandem), and had Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status ≤ 1. Pts received a single infusion of ide-cel (dose range: 150-450 × 10 6 CAR+ T cells) after lymphodepletion and could receive maintenance Tx post-infusion at investigator's discretion. The primary endpoint CR rate and secondary endpoints ORR, duration of response (DOR), PFS, overall survival (OS), safety, and patient-reported outcomes on HRQoL, assessed via European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Core 30 Questionnaire (QLQ-C30) and EORTC Quality of Life Multiple Myeloma Module 20 Questionnaire (QLQ-MY20), are reported. The exploratory endpoint of minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity (sensitivity, 10 -5) is also reported. Results At data cutoff (May 3, 2023), with a median follow-up of 39.4 (range, 31.6-44.7) months, all 31 pts who were infused with ide-cel were alive; 28 (90.3%) remained in follow-up, with 3 (9.7%) having discontinued due to disease progression. The ORR and CR rates were 87.1% and 77.4%, respectively ( Table); best overall response in 1 pt improved from VGPR to stringent CR. The median DOR was not reached (NR; 95% CI, NR-NR), neither was median PFS (95% CI, 38.0-NR) or median OS (95% CI, NR-NR); the 36-month event-free rates were 80.9%, 76.8%, and 100.0%, respectively. In pts who did not receive lenalidomide (LEN) maintenance, 9 (29.0%) had disease progression; of the 8 pts who received LEN maintenance post ide-cel infusion, none experienced disease progression. At 36 months, MRD negativity was confirmed in 9/14 (64.3%) evaluable pts; all 9 achieved ≥ CR. In this extended follow-up, safety results were generally consistent with the previous data cutoff. All pts experienced ≥ 1 any-grade adverse event (AE), most commonly hematologic, including neutropenia (80.6%), anemia (38.7%), leukopenia (32.3%), and thrombocytopenia (29.0%); infection and infestation AEs occurred in 74.2% of pts. No grade 5 AEs were reported. Incidence of any-grade cytokine release syndrome (58.1%; no grade ≥ 3) was unchanged and there were no additional reports of parkinsonism since the previous report. Overall, HRQoL improved ( Figure) and MM disease symptoms were stable over time based on the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-MY20, respectively, following ide-cel treatment; by month 3, &gt; 75% of pts had improved or stable global health status/QoL. Conclusions Ide-cel continued to demonstrate deep, durable responses in pts with an inadequate response to frontline ASCT, no new safety signals were observed with extended follow-up, and no deaths were reported. No pts who received LEN maintenance post ide-cel experienced disease progression. Ide-cel treatment resulted in stable or improved HRQoL. Overall, ide-cel continued to demonstrate a favorable clinical benefit-risk profile in NDMM after ASCT. Study support 2seventy bio and Celgene, a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
Healthcare Utilization Outcomes of Outpatient CAR-T Cell Therapy with Remote Patient Monitoring Program
Bansal, Radhika , Hathcock, Matthew , Corraes, Andre De Menezes Silva , Oyarzabal, Beatriz A., Harmsen, William S. , Lunde, Julianne J. , Haugen, Kelsey, Spychalla, Megan, Khurana, Arushi , Hayman, Suzanne R. , Kapoor, Prashant , Hampel, Paul J. , Kourelis, Taxiarchis , Kumar, Shaji , Warsame, Rahma , Johnston, Patrick B. , Ansell, Stephen M. , Haddad, Tufia C. , Paludo, Jonas , Pritchett, Joshua C. , Coffey, Jordan , Alkhateeb, Hassan B. , Dingli, David , Gertz, Morie A. , Wang, Yucai , Binder, Moritz , Kenderian, Saad S. , Shah, Meera , Siddiqui, Mustaqeem , Villasboas, José C. , Bennani, N. Nora , Lin, Yi

Blood | December 1, 2023 | Volume: 142 | Issue: Supplement 1 | Pages: 5075-5075

10.1182/blood-2023-187834 Get It

Introduction While chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy has transformed the management of hematologic malignancies, it requires frequent monitoring for acute toxicities, almost universally achieved through mandatory hospitalizations, therefore utilizing a significant amount of healthcare resources. At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, our standard practice is administering CAR-T cell therapy in the outpatient setting through a multi-disciplinary hospital-based outpatient (HBO) unit and remote patient monitoring (RPM) program. Our CAR-T RPM program consists of in-home, electronic health record-integrated technology to monitor vital signs and neurologic symptoms for 30 days post CAR-T infusion. Here we report the healthcare utilization outcomes of CAR-T patients managed in the outpatient setting enrolled in the RPM program. Methods Patients undergoing FDA-approved CAR-T cell treatment in the outpatient setting and participating in the CAR-T RPM program at Mayo Clinic Rochester were included in this IRB-approved study. Patient characteristics, healthcare utilization metrics, inpatient interventions, and patient satisfaction data regarding the RPM program were reviewed. Length of stay (LOS) includes any hospitalizations for which the admission date falls within the RPM monitoring period (CAR-T cell infusion to day +30), even if the hospitalization continued past day +30. Results A total of 123 patients participated in the CAR-T RPM program and underwent treatment in the outpatient setting. Median age at CAR-T infusion was 63 years (range 22 - 83), and most patients were male (n=78, 63%). Non-Hodgkin lymphoma was the most common diagnosis (n=74, 60%), followed by multiple myeloma (n=47, 38%), ALL (n=1, 1%) and other (n=1, 1%). During the PRM monitoring period, 19 (16%) patients were managed entirely in the outpatient setting. The remaining 104 (84%) patients required at least one hospitalization, with most patients (n=70, 57%) hospitalized only once [26 (21%) patients were hospitalized twice, and 7 (6%) patients were hospitalized 3 times, and 1 (1%) patient hospitalized 4 times during the monitoring period]. When considering the first hospitalization post CAR-T infusion, the median LOS was 6 days (range 2 - 47). When considering all hospitalizations post CAR-T, the median LOS was 8 days (range 2 - 47). Only 7 (6%) patients required an ICU stay, with a mean ICU stay of 0.2 days (standard deviation 0.9). Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) was noted in 92 (75%) of patients at a median of 3 days (range 0 - 18) post CAR-T infusion. All patients with CRS received tocilizumab, at a median of 4 days post CAR-T infusion. Steroids for CRS were administered in 63 (68%) of these patients. Neurotoxicity was reported in 45 (37%) patients at a median of 7 days (range 1 - 19) post CAR-T infusion. During the RPM monitoring period, patients were seen in our HBO unit with a median of 18 outpatient visits (range 4 - 30). Patient survey data, obtained at the end of the RPM monitoring period, were available from 37 patients. The majority of patients felt that the RPM program helped them feel comfortable managing their health at home, were able to reach a team member, and receive an appropriate response promptly. The majority of patients felt comfortable using the RPM equipment and interacting with providers virtually. Overall, 83% of patients were satisfied with the RPM program and 6% were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied. When asked about the reason for disappointment, technical difficulties/issues with the devices were the themes mentioned by the few patients (11%) who were unsatisfied with the RPM program. Conclusion: Despite the complexities and frequent monitoring associated with CAR-T cell therapy, outpatient CAR-T cell treatment is a feasible model of care. As the standard practice at our institution, the CAR-T RPM program was part of the management of nearly all patients undergoing an FDA-approved CAR-T product in the outpatient setting. RPM in the acute setting post CAR-T infusion is a well-received practice initiative by the majority of patients, including a high level of comfort utilizing the RPM equipment and virtual interaction with the RPM providers.