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OA13 - Immunotherapy in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Current Status of Trials and New Approaches (ID 392)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Oral Session
- Track: Mesothelioma/Thymic Malignancies/Esophageal Cancer/Other Thoracic Malignancies
- Presentations: 8
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OA13.01 - A Phase II Study of Nivolumab in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (NivoMes): With Translational Research (TR) Biopies (Abstract under Embargo until December 6, 7:00 CET) (ID 3881)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): J. Quispel-Janssen, G. Zago, R.D. Schouten, W. Buikhuisen, K. Monkhorst, E. Thunissen, P. Baas
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Background:
No studies have reported any survival benefit in recurrent MPM. We examined the effect of nivolumab, in patients who presented with progressive disease and agreed to have biopsies taken before and during treatment.
Methods:
In this single center, phase II study, patients received nivolumab (3mg/kg q2w) until progression or toxicity. The primary endpoint was an improvement of disease control rate at 12 weeks of 20 to >40% compared to historic control according to a Simon two-stage design. A total of 33 patients were planned with paired biopsies at week -1 and 6 according to treatment start. PD-L1 status and other biomarkers were analyzed.
Results:
From 09-2015 until 06-2016, 38 patients were included with 33 having paired biopsies; 4 were not evaluable. There were no treatment related death and DCR at 12 weeks was 50%. Five patients had a confirmed PR; 12 had SD and 17 PD. Three patients showed pseudo-progression. Grade 3 toxicity occurred in 8 patients leading to discontinuation of the treatment in 4. The table shows the patients/tumor details. PD-L1 ≥1% was expressed in 9/32 evaluable patients with 2/9 having a confirmed PR at 12 weeks.
Conclusion:
Nivolumab in 2[nd] or later lines in recurrent MPM met the primary endpoint. The toxicity was mild and long lasting results were observed. A clear correlation between PD-L1 expression and response was obeserved.Outcome Age mean 66 yrs (51-81) M/F 28 / 6 Epithelial/mixed/non epithelial 28 / 4 / 2 PR/SD/PD 5 / 12 / 17 PD-L1 + (1-10; 10-25; 25-50; >50%) 2 / 1 / 3 / 3 Correlation PR/SD/PD according to PD-L1 expression <1% : 3/8/12 1 - 10% : 0/1/1 10-25% : 0/0/1 25-50% : 1/1/1 > 50% : 1/1/1 Correlation PR/SD/PD with histology Epithelioid : 4/9/15 Mixed : 1/2/1 Non-epithelial : 0/1/1
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OA13.02 - Phase II Trial of Pembrolizumab in Patients with Malignant Mesothelioma (MM): Interim Analysis (ID 6232)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): H. Lee Kindler, T. Karrison, Y.C. Tan, B. Rose, M.I. Ahmad, C.M. Straus, R.M. Sargis, T. Seiwert
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Background:
Pembrolizumab showed significant activity in PD-L1+ MM in a phase IB study (Alley, 2015). We are conducting a phase II trial (NCT02399371) of pembrolizumab in previously-treated MM patients to further characterize its activity in a larger, non-selected population, determine a PD-L1 expression threshold, and interrogate the microenvironment.
Methods:
Eligible patients have histologically-confirmed pleural or peritoneal MM, measurable disease, PS 0-1, disease progression on/after pemetrexed/platinum, 1-2 prior regimens, normal organ function, and available tissue. Patients receive 200 mg pembrolizumab IV Q21 days and CT scans Q9 weeks. Primary objectives: 1) determine the objective response rate in: A] an unselected population and, B] a PD-L1 positive population; 2) determine the optimal threshold for PD-L1 expression using the 22C3 antibody-based IHC assay (Qualtek). Exploratory correlatives profile the inflammatory microenvironment via: a) multi-color immunofluorescence of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and macrophages, b) RNA-based inflammation signatures/pathway activation, c) characterizing underlying mutations/copy number changes. Proceeding to a 2[nd] stage requires ≥3 responses in 35 patients. If an optimal threshold for PD-L1 expression is determined, the 2[nd] stage only enrolls above that threshold.
Results:
35 patients enrolled 5/15-2/16. 1 withdrew. Male 82%; median age 63 (range 26-85); PS 0/1 63%/37%; epithelial/sarcomatoid/biphasic/NOS: 69%/26%/3%/3%; pleural/peritoneal 86%/14%; 1 prior regimen: 60%. Mean cycles: 8.5 (range 1-18). Median progression-free survival: 6.2 months (95% CI: 3.2, 8.2). Median overall survival has not been reached. Partial response: 7 (21%), stable disease (SD): 19 (56%); progression: 6 (18%); early death: 2 (6%). Ten patients received treatment beyond progression; 20% subsequently achieved SD. Grade 3/4 toxicity: pneumonitis 6%, fatigue 6%, adrenal insufficiency 6%, colitis 3%, confusion 3%, hyponatremia 3%, neutropenia 3%. Grade 1/2 immune-related toxicities: hypothyroidism 17%, rash 14%, pruritus 11%, diarrhea 9%, uveitis 6%, arthralgia 6%, hepatitis 3%, infusion reaction 3%, mucositis 3%. Grade 5 toxicities: autoimmune hepatitis 3%, unknown 3%. PD-L1 expression by tumor proportion score (N=31): none (< 1%): 55%; low (1%-49%): 19%; high (≥ 50%): 26%. PD-L1 expression did not correlate with response (ROC area 0.62; 95% CI: 0.32, 0.94).
Conclusion:
Pembrolizumab has robust activity in PD-L1 unselected, previously-treated MM patients, with a response rate of 21% and a disease control rate of 76%. An optimal PD-L1 threshold could not be established in this small sample. The 2nd stage is enrolling an additional 30 patients without PD-L1 pre-selection. Correlative studies including CD8 TILs, macrophage characterization, and presence of T-regulatory cells will be presented. Funded by a grant from the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.
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OA13.03 - Long-Term Overall Survival for Patients with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma on Pembrolizumab Enrolled in KEYNOTE-028 (ID 6165)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): E.W. Alley, J. Lopez, A. Santoro, A. Morosky, S. Saraf, B. Piperdi, J.H.M. Schellens
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Background:
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a highly aggressive cancer with poor prognosis and limited treatment options after progression on platinum-containing chemotherapy. Pembrolizumab, a humanized anti–programmed death 1 (PD-1) antibody, has demonstrated robust antitumor activity and a favorable safety profile in multiple tumor types. Here, we present long-term overall survival (OS) data for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma enrolled in the KEYNOTE-028 (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02054806) study.
Methods:
KEYNOTE-028 is a nonrandomized, multicohort phase 1b trial of pembrolizumab in patients with PD-L1–positive advanced solid tumors. 25 patients with MPM were treated with pembrolizumab in the mesothelioma cohort. Patients received pembrolizumab 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks for up to 2 years or until confirmed progression or intolerable toxicity, death, withdrawal of consent, or physician decision. Response was assessed per RECIST v1.1 by investigators every 8 weeks for the first 6 months and every 12 weeks thereafter. Primary end point was objective response rate (ORR; per RECIST v1.1, investigator assessed). Secondary end points included safety, tolerability, progression-free survival (PFS), and OS.
Results:
As of June 9, 2016, median duration of follow-up was 18.7 months (range, 1.5-24.6 months), and 4 patients (16%) are still on treatment. ORR was 28% (n = 7); 12 (48%) patients had stable disease, resulting in a disease control rate of 76%; median duration of response was 9.2 months (range, 2.4-20.5+ months); median PFS was 5.8 months (95% CI, 3.4-8.2 months), with 6- and 12-month PFS rates of 50% and 25%, respectively. Median OS was 18.0 months (95% CI, 9.4 months-not reached) with 6- and 12-month OS rates of 83.5% and 62.6%, respectively. No new safety signals have been identified. Sixteen (64%) patients experienced a drug-related adverse event (DRAE), and 5 (20%) experienced grade 3/4 DRAEs. Three patients required dose interruption because of immune-related adverse events (1 each, ALT increased, iridocyclitis, and pyrexia/arthralgia]). There was no treatment-related mortality or discontinuation due to DRAE.
Conclusion:
Single-agent pembrolizumab has significant clinical activity in patients with PD-L1–positive MPM. Responses from pembrolizumab in patients with MPM are durable; the 62.6% 12-month OS rate in this mostly pretreated patient population warrants further investigation. Long-term administration of pembrolizumab is feasible in patients with MPM, and no new safety signals were identified.
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OA13.04 - Discussant for OA13.01, OA13.02, OA13.03 (ID 7085)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): C. Waller
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OA13.05 - Somatic Genetic Alterations and Immune Microenvironment in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (ID 5087)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): W.T. Vigneswaran, H. Inoue, J. Park, S. Olugbile, Y. Nakamura
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Background:
The genomic landscape of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is not well understood. Advanced high-throughput sequencing technologies allow comprehensive characterization of genetic alterations. Knowledge of the somatic mutations and the immune microenvironment in patients with MPM will help to develop effective targeted therapies.
Methods:
We examined biopsy specimens from 12 MPM patients (8 epithelioid and 4 biphasic) that were removed during maximal cyto-reductive surgery. Specimens from 3 different sites (anterior, posterior and diaphragm, a total of 36 tissue samples) were studied through whole exome sequencing, T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire analysis of tumor-infiltrating T cells (TILs), and expression levels of immune-related genes. We also performed in silico prediction of potent neoantigens derived from non-synonymous somatic mutations in each specimen. For the comparison of tumor tissues from 3 different sites, we performed hierarchical clustering to assess the tumor heterogeneity and differences in immune environment.
Results:
High mutation/neoantigen load was significantly correlated with higher clonal expansion of TILs (R=0.46) and high expression levels of immune-associated cytolytic factors, granzyme A (R=0.25) and perforin 1 (R=0.48), in tumor tissues. In the clustering analysis, heterogeneous MPM cases revealed unique neoantigens and clonotypes of TILs that were restricted to each of tumor site, suggesting infiltration of the neoantigen-specific T cells. Further sub-analysis according to histologic types showed that biphasic tumors had higher mutation/neoantigen load and stronger oligo-clonal T cell expansion (p=0.01) than epithelioid tumors.
Conclusion:
Our analysis demonstrated a significant correlation between somatic mutation/neoantigen load, clonality of TILs, and the immune-related tumor microenvironment in MPM. Our findings suggest that high mutation/neoantigen load in tumor cells might promote effective expansion and infiltration of functional (tumorocidal) T cells into the tumor bed. These findings provide a rationale for selecting MPM patients who can benefit from treatment with immune checkpoint blockades. This may accelerate development of the neoantigen targeting TCR-engineered T cell therapy for MPM.
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OA13.06 - Autologous Dendritic Cells Loaded with Allogeneic Tumor Cell Lysate (Pheralys®) in Patients with Mesothelioma: Final Results of a Phase I Study (ID 5631)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): J.G. Aerts, R. Cornelissen, C. Van Der Leest, J. Hegmans, K. Bezemer, M. Kaijen-Lambers, F. Eskens, E. Braakman, B. Van Der Holt, R. Hendriks, H. Hoogsteden
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Background:
Mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy without curative treatment options. We have previously shown promising activity of dendritic cell (DC) immunotherapy loaded with autologous tumor cell lysate (Hegmans 2013, Cornelissen 2016). Because of quality and quantity issues (availability, standardization etc) with the autologous lysate, we have developed an off-the-shelf allogenic tumor cell lysate from human mesothelioma cell lines (Pheralys.[®]).
Methods:
Patients (pts) with advanced mesothelioma, either treatment naive, or non-progressing after chemotherapy, were included. Leucapheresis was performed to obtain an enriched monocyte fraction from which immature DC were generated which were loaded with the allogenic lysate. The DC were matured, frozen and stored. In subsequent cohorts of 3 pts 10, 25, or 50 × 10[6 ]DC were administered IV and intradermally, 3 times at a bi-weekly interval and after 3 and 6 months. Primary endpoint was toxicity occurring within 8 weeks after the first vaccination. Secondary endpoints were response rate (RR), progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). PFS and OS were determined from time of registration in the trial. Immunological read-outs were performed (DTH skin testing, peripheral blood testing).
Results:
Nine pts (median age 69yrs, 8 male, 1 female) were included. All patients developed transient grade 1-fever and a grade 1-2 injection site reaction. No dose limiting toxicities or autoimmunity signs were observed. In 2 pts (22%), both treated with 25 ×10[6] cells, a partial response (PR) was observed, the other 7 pts had stable disease as best overall response. All patients are alive with a median follow up of 11.9 months after trial inclusion(range 7.6-16.5 months). Median PFS was 8.3 months (95% confidence interval (CI) 3.7-not yet reached), PFS at 12 months was 33% (95% CI 8%-62%). Data on immunological read outs are pending.
Conclusion:
DC immunotherapy with allogenic tumor cell lysate is safe and clinically active. Data on PFS and OS are promising and still maturing. The recommended dose for future studies will be 25 * 10[6] cells based on the responses and logistic reasons (the number of monocytes obtained during leucapheresis to generate 5 vaccinations). A randomized trial comparing DC therapy with Pheralys versus best supportive care as maintenance treatment after chemotherapy is planned to start in Q1 2017.
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OA13.07 - Intrapleural Modified Vaccine Strain Measles Virus Therapy for Patients with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (ID 5655)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): T. Peikert, S. Mandrekar, A. Mansfield, V. Van Keulen, S. Albelda, S. Aderca, S. Carlson, A. Dietz, M. Gustafson, R. Kratzke, V. Lowe, F. Maldonado, J. Molina, M. Patel, A. Roden, J. Sun, A. Tan, M. Tippmann-Peikert, E. Galanis
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Background:
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MM) remains an almost universally fatal disease with limited treatment options. Preclinical models indicate the preferential oncolytic activity of the modified vaccine strain measles virus carrying the gene for the human sodium-iodine symporter (NIS) – MV-NIS. Intraperitoneal and intravenous administration of MV-NIS was recently found to be potentially effective in patients with refractory ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma. However, whether MV-NIS is directly oncolytic or triggers an anti-tumor immune response remains unclear.
Methods:
We conducted a phase I dose escalation study with 3+3 design and ongoing maximal tolerated dose (MTD) expansion cohort. MV-NIS was administered as first or second line therapy via a tunneled intrapleural catheter to patients with MM. MV-NIS dose ranged from 10[8] TICID~50~ to 9 x 10[9] TICID~50~. In the absence of dose limiting toxicity and disease progression, patients received up to 6 cycles of MV-NIS therapy (Phase I). Currently additional patients are being randomized between a single and multiple cycles. MV-NIS infection and replication are monitored by Iodine[123] SPECT/CT (Phase I only) as well as by RT-PCR and/or plaque-assay. Anti-tumor immunity is monitored in the blood and pleural fluid and patients are followed clinically by chest CT using the modified RECIST criteria.
Results:
Twelve patients (3/dose level) received MV-NIS therapy. There were no dose limiting adverse events and therapy was well tolerated. The best therapeutic response was stable disease, which was achieved at 1 month by 8/12 evaluable patients (67%). Median overall survival was 449 days (95%CI: 221, 484) (~15 months) (4/12 patients remain alive), and median progression free survival was 63 days (95% CI: 33, 174) (~2 months). MV infection and replication were detectable by RT-PCR and plaque assay in the pleural fluid between 24-72 hours after treatment. I[123] SPECT-CT demonstrated only marginal viral gene expression in a single patient treated with the highest dose level. MV-NIS therapy effectively boosted pre-existing anti-MV neutralizing antibody responses in the plasma and pleural fluid of most patients. We observed a transient inflammatory response in the pleural space after MV-NIS administration. In addition, induction or boosting of anti-tumor antibody responses was observed.
Conclusion:
The intrapleural administration of MV-NIS is safe, resulted in stable disease for 67% of patients and may be associated with favorable overall survival in MM. While there was only transient infection and viral replication, we observed the induction of anti-tumor immune responses supportive of potential long-term therapeutic impact. The study continues with the MTD expansion cohort.
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OA13.08 - Discussant for OA13.05, OA13.06, OA13.07 (ID 6965)
14:20 - 15:50 | Author(s): A. Nowak
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SH02 - WCLC 2016 Scientific Highlights - SCLC, Mesothelioma and Thymic Malignancies (ID 484)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Scientific Highlights
- Track: SCLC/Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Presentations: 3
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SH02.01 - SCLC (ID 7120)
07:30 - 08:30 | Author(s): J. Schiller
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SH02.02 - Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (ID 7121)
07:30 - 08:30 | Author(s): A. Nowak
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SH02.03 - Thymic Malignancies & Esophageal Cancer (ID 7122)
07:30 - 08:30 | Author(s): P. Hohenberger
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OA18 - New Insights in the Treatment of Thymic Malignancies (ID 408)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Oral Session
- Track: Mesothelioma/Thymic Malignancies/Esophageal Cancer/Other Thoracic Malignancies
- Presentations: 2
- Moderators:N. Girard, S.B. Watzka
- Coordinates: 12/07/2016, 11:00 - 12:30, Schubert 2
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OA18.02 - Evaluation of a Modified Dosing Regimen (2-Weeks on/1-Week off) of Sunitinib as Part of a Phase II Trial in Thymic Carcinoma (ID 6289)
11:00 - 12:30 | Author(s): R. Hassan
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Background:
Sunitinib is active in patients with recurrent thymic carcinoma (TC). We have previously reported an objective response rate of 26% and disease control rate (partial response and stable disease) of 91% in patients with TC when sunitinib is administered at a dose of 50 mg once daily for 4 weeks followed by 2 weeks off (4/2 dosing schedule). Grade 3 or 4 treatment-related adverse events (TEAEs) occurring in more than 10% of patients included fatigue, oral mucositis and lymphocytopenia (20% each), and hypertension (13%). Grade 3 decrease in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was observed in 8% of patients. Alternative dosing schedules have been evaluated in solid tumors to improve tolerability. As part of an ongoing phase II study (NCT01621568), we evaluated the clinical activity and tolerability of sunitinib in patients with TC using a 2-weeks-on/1-week-off (2/1) dosing regimen.
Methods:
Patients with progressive TC after at least one prior platinum-containing chemotherapy regimen, measurable disease, and adequate end organ function were enrolled and received sunitinib at a dose of 50 mg orally once daily using a 2/1 schedule until disease progression or development of intolerable adverse events. The primary objective was evaluation of response rate. Tumor assessments were performed every 6 weeks using RECIST version 1.1 and toxicity was assessed every 3 weeks using CTCAE version 4.0. Exploratory correlative studies including evaluation of immune cell subsets will be reported separately.
Results:
Between July 8, 2014 and January 14, 2016, 15 patients were enrolled. Median age was 62 years (range, 41-76), and 33% were male. A median of 4 (range, 1 – 33+) cycles of sunitinib was administered. Among 13 evaluable patients, there was 1 (8%) partial response, 11 (85%) stable disease and 1 (8%) progressive disease. After a median follow-up of 16 months, the median progression-free survival was 5 months and median overall survival was 16 months. Grade 3 or 4 TEAEs occurring in more than 10% of patients included lymphocytopenia (40%), neutropenia and leucopenia (20% each), thrombocytopenia and oral mucositis (13% each). Grade 3 decrease in LVEF was observed in 1 (7%) patient.
Conclusion:
Sunitinib, administered using a 2/1 dosing schedule, has clinical activity in patients with TC, and the frequency of clinically significant TEAEs (fatigue, mucositis, hypertension) is acceptable. Studies are ongoing to identify novel immunological biomarkers of activity.
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OA18.03 - Safety and Clinical Activity of Avelumab (MSB0010718C; Anti-PD-L1) in Patients with Advanced Thymic Epithelial Tumors (TETs) (ID 6141)
11:00 - 12:30 | Author(s): R. Hassan
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Background:
Avelumab (MSB0010718C) is a fully human, IgG1 anti-PD-L1 antibody under clinical development. We report safety and clinical activity in patients with relapsed TETs enrolled in a phase I trial (NCT01772004).
Methods:
Patients previously treated with one or more standard therapies, no prior immune checkpoint inhibitors, and with no history of autoimmune disease were eligible. Treatment consisted of avelumab at doses of 10-20 mg/kg iv q2 weeks until disease progression or toxicity. Responses were assessed q6 weeks by RECIST 1.1. Correlative studies included evaluation of tumor cell PD-L1 expression and peripheral blood immune subset analysis.
Results:
7 patients with thymoma and 1 with thymic carcinoma (TC) were treated with avelumab; 3 patients with thymoma (2 B3, 1 B2/B3) received avelumab 20 mg/kg; 4 patients with thymoma (1 B1, 3 B2) and 1 TC received 10 mg/kg. Two (29%) patients with thymoma had a confirmed partial response (PR;1 at 20 mg/kg, and 1 at 10 mg/kg), 2 (29%) had unconfirmed PRs, 2 (29%) stable disease (SD) and 1 (14%) progressive disease; the TC patient had SD. Most adverse events (AEs) were mild (grade 1 or 2). Grade 3 and 4 AEs were observed in 3 (38%) patients each, and included potential immune-related AEs (irAEs) in 5 cases. irAEs resolved completely with oral steroids in 3 patients, and incompletely in 1 patient. One patient required cyclosporine A for treatment of irAEs. All 4 responders experienced irAEs (myositis in 3 patients, all after 1 dose of avelumab, and enteritis in 1 patient). Pre- and post-treatment tumor biopsies were available for analysis of PD-L1 expression and intratumoral immune infiltrates from three patients treated at 20 mg/kg. In one case the post-treatment biopsy showed necrotic tissue with no viable tumor. In the other two cases diffuse, membranous PD-L1 staining of epithelial cells was seen in both pre- and post-treatment biopsies. The immune infiltrate consisted of immature T cells in pre-treatment tumor samples in both cases. The post-treatment biopsy showed continued presence of immature T cells in one case and a mature CD8+ T cell phenotype in the other case. Decreased CTLA4+ regulatory T cells and decreased ratio of granulocytic vs. monocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells was seen post-treatment at the 20mg/kg dose.
Conclusion:
Avelumab is active in patients with recurrent thymoma. Strategies need to be developed to reduce the risk of development of irAEs in response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in patients with thymoma.
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P2.06 - Poster Session with Presenters Present (ID 467)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Poster Presenters Present
- Track: Scientific Co-Operation/Research Groups (Clinical Trials in Progress should be submitted in this category)
- Presentations: 1
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- Coordinates: 12/06/2016, 14:30 - 15:45, Hall B (Poster Area)
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P2.06-027 - Randomized Phase II Study of Anetumab Ravtansine or Vinorelbine in Patients with Metastatic Pleural Mesothelioma (ID 5671)
14:30 - 15:45 | Author(s): R. Hassan
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Background:
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis. Mesothelin is a cell surface protein that is highly expressed in mesothelioma and other epithelial cancers. Anetumab ravtansine (BAY 94-9343), a novel fully human anti-mesothelin IgG1 antibody conjugated to the maytansinoid tubulin inhibitor DM4, has shown encouraging efficacy in mesothelioma patients in a phase I study. To further explore the possible benefit of antibody-drug conjugate therapy for mesothelioma, we initiated a randomized, open-label, active-controlled, phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anetumab ravtansine in patients with metastatic pleural mesothelioma (MPM) overexpressing mesothelin and who have previously progressed on platinum/pemetrexed-based first-line chemotherapy (NCT02610140).
Methods:
Patients (≥18 years) with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic MPM are eligible. Patients should have recurrent or relapsing disease after having previously receiving first-line treatment with pemetrexed-based chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab. Obligatory biomarker sampling will be performed on all patients at pre-screening and mesothelin-positivity as determined by Ventana MSLN (SP74) companion diagnostic assay as a requirement for entry. The primary objective is to test the superiority of anetumab ravtansine monotherapy over vinorelbine in progression-free survival (PFS) per modified RECIST criteria for MPM per central review. The secondary objectives of this study include overall survival, patient-reported outcomes (PRO), tumor response, and safety. Exploratory objectives include immunogenicity of anetumab ravtansine, pharmacokinetics, and biomarkers of response. Approximately 210 patients will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive anetumab ravtansine 6.5 mg/kg Q3W or vinorelbine 30 mg/m[2] QW. Novel study methods include a grading system for AEs of special interest and the PRO instruments.
Results:
This trial is open and currently accruing patients globally.
Conclusion:
Section not applicable.
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SC05 - Novel Drugs in Thoracic Cancers (ID 329)
- Event: WCLC 2016
- Type: Science Session
- Track: Chemotherapy/Targeted Therapy/Immunotherapy
- Presentations: 1
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SC05.01 - Immunotherapy in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (ID 6617)
11:00 - 12:30 | Author(s): R. Hassan
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