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    MA08 - Treatment Monitoring in Advanced NSCLC (ID 386)

    • Event: WCLC 2016
    • Type: Mini Oral Session
    • Track: Advanced NSCLC
    • Presentations: 1
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      MA08.01 - A Highly Sensitive Next-Generation Sequencing Platform for Detection of NSCLC EGFR T790M Mutation in Urine and Plasma (ID 4637)

      11:00 - 12:30  |  Author(s): K. Reckamp

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      Background:
      Non-invasive genotyping of NSCLC patients by circulating tumor (ct)DNA is a promising alternative to tissue biopsies. However, ctDNA EGFR analysis remains challenging in patients with intrathoracic disease, with a reported 26-57% T790M mutation detection rate in plasma (Karlovich et al., Clin Cancer Res 2016; Wakelee et al., ASCO 2016). We investigated whether a mutation enrichment NGS could improve mutation detection in plasma and urine from TIGER-X, a phase 1/2 study of rociletinib in patients with EGFR mutation-positive advanced NSCLC.

      Methods:
      The therascreen (Qiagen) or cobas (Roche) EGFR test was used for EGFR T790M analysis in tumor biopsies. Urine and plasma were analyzed by trovera mutation enrichment NGS assay (Trovagene).

      Results:
      Of 174 matched tissue, plasma and urine specimens, 145 (83.3%) were T790M+ by central tissue testing, 142 (81.6%) were T790M+ by plasma, and 139 (79.9%) were T790M+ by urine. Urine and plasma combined identified 165 cases (94.8%) as T790M+. Of 25 cases positive by ctDNA but negative/inadequate by tissue, 16 were double-positive in plasma and urine, unlikely to be false positive (Figure 1). T790M detection rate was higher for extrathoracic (n=119) vs intrathoracic (n=55) disease in plasma (87.4% vs 69.1%, p=0.006) but not urine (81.5% vs 76.4%, p=0.42). Combination of urine and plasma identified T790M in 92.7% of intrathoracic and 95.8% of extrathoracic cases (p=0.47). In T790M+ patients, objective response rate was similar whether T790M mutation was identified by tissue, plasma or urine: 37.4%, 33.1% and 36.6%, respectively. 4 of 9 patients T790M+ by urine but negative by tissue responded, and 2 of 8 patients T790M+ by plasma but negative by tissue responded.

      Conclusion:
      Mutation enrichment NGS testing by urine and plasma combined identified 94.8% of T790M+ cases. Combination of urine and plasma may be considered before tissue testing in EGFR TKI resistant NSCLC, including patients without extrathoracic metastases. Figure 1



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    MA09 - Immunotherapy Combinations (ID 390)

    • Event: WCLC 2016
    • Type: Mini Oral Session
    • Track: Chemotherapy/Targeted Therapy/Immunotherapy
    • Presentations: 1
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      MA09.07 - Phase I Trial of in situ Vaccination with CCL21 Gene-Modified DC Induces Specific Systemic Immune Response and Tumor Infiltrating CD8<sup>+</sup> T Cells (ID 4917)

      14:20 - 15:50  |  Author(s): K. Reckamp

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      Background:
      Intratumoral (IT) infiltration by activated immune effector cells is associated with a significantly better prognosis, however, tumor-associated immune suppression commonly occurs in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). CD8[+ ]T cell or dendritic cell (DC) infiltration is an independent favorable prognostic indicator. CCL21 is a lymphoid chemokine that chemoattracts both lymphocytes and DC. Our aim was to investigate anti-tumor specific systemic immune responses and tumor-infiltrating CD8[+] T cells (CD8[+] TIL) in NSCLC patients in response to in situ vaccination via IT administration of autologous DC transduced with a replication-deficient adenoviral (Ad) vector expressing the secondary lymphoid chemokine (SLC/CCL21) gene. Here, we conducted a phase I trial and evaluated safety and immune responses following in situ vaccination.

      Methods:
      Sixteen stage IIIB/IV NSCLC subjects received two vaccinations (1 x 10[6], 5 x 10[6], 1 x 10[7], or 3 x 10[7] dendritic cells/injection) by CT- or bronchoscopic-guided IT injection (days 0 and 7). Immune responses were assessed by tumor antigen-specific peripheral blood lymphocyte induction of IFN-γ in ELISPOT assays. Tumor biopsies were evaluated for CD8[+ ]T cells by immunohistochemistry (IHC).

      Results:
      Twenty-five percent (4/16) of patients had stable disease at day 56 follow-up by RECIST criteria. Median survival was 3.9 months. Four possible vaccine-related grade 1 adverse events (AE) occurred in 3 patients with no clear association to dose or schedule; the AE included flu-like symptoms, blood-tinged sputum after each injection, nausea, and fatigue. ELISPOT assays revealed 38% (6/16) of patients had systemic responses against tumor associated antigens (TAA). Tumor CD8[+] T cell infiltration was induced in 54% of subjects (7/13; 3.4 fold average increase in the number of CD8[+ ]T cells per mm[2]). Patients with increased intratumoral CD8[+ ]T cells following vaccination showed significantly increased PD-L1 mRNA expression (p=0.02).

      Conclusion:
      Intratumoral vaccination with Ad-CCL21-DC was well-tolerated and resulted in 1) induction of systemic tumor antigen-specific immune responses and 2) enhanced tumor CD8[+ ]T cell infiltration. DC-CCL21 in situ vaccination may be a promising approach to induce tumor CD8[+ ]T cell infiltration in combination with checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

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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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      P2.06-004 - A Phase 1b Study of Erlotinib and Momelotinib for EGFR TKI Naïve EGFR Mutated Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ID 4778)

      14:30 - 15:45  |  Author(s): K. Reckamp

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      Background:
      Momelotinib (MMB) is a selective ATP-competitive small-molecule inhibitor of Janus kinases (JAK) 1 and 2. The JAK signal transduction pathway is hyperactivated in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Erlotinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), is a standard of care treatment for EFGR-mutated NSCLC. However, patients eventually develop resistance to single agent EGFR TKI and thus this combination trial was designed. The primary objective of this phase 1b study (NCT02206763) was to determine the maximum tolerated dose and safety of MMB in combination with erlotinib. Other objectives included pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and preliminary efficacy.

      Methods:
      Eligible patients had metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC (exon 19 deletion or exon 21 [L858R] substitution). Oral erlotinib 150 mg was administered once daily. MMB was dose escalated in a standard 3+3 design as follows: MMB 100 mg once daily (Dose Level [DL] 1), 200 mg once daily (DL2A), and 100 mg twice daily (DL2B). Dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) were evaluated in the first 28 days. Plasma samples for PK/PD analyses were serially collected up to 24 hours postdose.

      Results:
      Eleven patients enrolled: 3 in DL1, 3 in DL2A, and 5 in DL2B. Seven were female and median age was 55 years. DLTs of grade 3 diarrhea (n=1) and grade 4 neutropenia (n=1) without fever were seen at DL2B, and trial enrollment was halted. Decreased neutrophil count was recorded in 4 additional patients (grade 1-3; only one grade 3). The most common treatment-emergent adverse events were diarrhea and fatigue, each reported by 7 patients. One patient reported grade 1 peripheral neuropathy (sensory). No deaths were reported. Mean MMB systemic exposure was dose proportional between DL1 and DL2A, and comparable between DL2A and DL2B (200 mg total daily dose). MMB did not affect erlotinib PK. Mean blood pSTAT3 was maximally decreased by 34.9% at 1 hour postdose and was not dose dependent. As observed for MMB in myelofibrosis, inflammatory cytokines such as CRP, IL-10 and IL-12/-23p40 were reduced, whereas IL-8 was increased. The overall response rate was 54.5% (n=6; all partial responses).

      Conclusion:
      MMB administered in combination with erlotinib had more toxicity than expected at DL2B, including one grade 4 neutropenia. However, grade 2-3 neutropenia without fever was seen in 2 additional patients. The response rate was similar to previous reports with erlotinib, but it is too early in the study to provide progression-free survival with this treatment combination.

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    P3.02a - Poster Session with Presenters Present (ID 470)

    • Event: WCLC 2016
    • Type: Poster Presenters Present
    • Track: Advanced NSCLC
    • Presentations: 3
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      P3.02a-001 - Response and Plasma Genotyping from Phase I/II Trial of Ensartinib (X-396) in Patients (Pts) with ALK+ NSCLC (ID 6090)

      14:30 - 15:45  |  Author(s): K. Reckamp

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      Background:
      Ensartinib (X-396) is a novel, potent anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) with additional activity against MET, ABL, Axl, EPHA2, LTK, ROS1 and SLK. We report data on the ALK TKI-naïve and crizotinib (C)-resistant NSCLC pts treated with ensartinib. Clinical trial information: NCT01625234

      Methods:
      In this multicenter expansion study, pts with ALK+ NSCLC were treated with ensartinib 225 mg daily on a 28-day schedule. Pts had measurable disease, ECOG PS 0-1, and adequate organ function. Untreated brain metastases (CNS) and leptomeningeal disease were allowed. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) was performed on plasma samples collected at baseline and on study and compared with central tissue results (FISH/IHC). All pts were assessed for response to therapy using RECIST 1.1 and for adverse events (AEs) using CTCAE version 4.03.

      Results:
      80 pts (51% female) have been enrolled. Median age 54 (20-79) years, 64% ECOG PS 1. Of 40 ALK+ NSCLC pts evaluable for response; partial response (PR) was achieved in 23 pts (58%) and stable disease (SD) in 8 pts (20%). In the C-naïve pts (n = 8), PRs were observed in 7 pts (88%). In the 22 pts with prior C but no other ALK TKI, 14 pts (64%) achieved PR and 6 (27%) SD. In the 10 pts who had received two or more prior ALK TKIs, there was 2 PR, 2 SD (40% DCR). CNS responses (50% PR) have been observed in both C-naïve and C-resistant pts. Plasma and tissue genotyping were available on 27 pts (26 ALK+ and 1 ALK-). ALK was detected in plasma in 16 pts, all of whom had a response to therapy. 2 pts with PD were tissue +ve and plasma -ve. 9 plasma samples were unevaluable. Serial sequencing demonstrated a decrease in ALK in pts responding and an increase at the time of progression. The most common drug-related AEs (≥ 20% of pts) included rash (53%), nausea (32%), vomiting (26%), fatigue (23%), and pruritus (21%). Most AEs were Grade (G) 1-2. The G3 treatment-related AEs were rash (8 pts), fatigue (2 pts), pruritus (2 pts), edema (2 pts), decreased appetite (1 pt), nausea (1pt), and vomiting (1pt).

      Conclusion:
      Ensartinib is well-tolerated with response in both C-naïve and C-resistant ALK+ NSCLC pts, as well as pts with CNS disease. Plasma sequencing appears to be promising to select pts for therapy and monitor for response and development of acquired resistance.

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      P3.02a-013 - Brigatinib in Crizotinib-Refractory ALK+ NSCLC: Central Assessment and Updates from ALTA, a Pivotal Randomized Phase 2 Trial (ID 4046)

      14:30 - 15:45  |  Author(s): K. Reckamp

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      Background:
      Brigatinib, an investigational next-generation ALK inhibitor, has yielded promising activity in crizotinib-treated ALK+ NSCLC patients in a phase 1/2 trial (NCT01449461). As responses and adverse events (AEs) varied with starting dose, two brigatinib regimens are under evaluation in ALTA (NCT02094573).

      Methods:
      Patients with crizotinib-refractory advanced ALK+ NSCLC were randomized 1:1 to receive brigatinib at 90 mg qd (arm A) or 180 mg qd with a 7-day lead-in at 90 mg (arm B) and stratified by presence of brain metastases at baseline and best response to prior crizotinib. Primary endpoint was investigator-assessed confirmed ORR per RECIST v1.1.

      Results:
      222 patients were enrolled (arm A, n=112/arm B, n=110). Median age (A/B) was 51/57 years, 55%/58% were female, 74%/74% previously received chemotherapy, and 71%/67% had brain metastases. As of February 29, 2016, 64/112 (57%) patients in arm A and 76/110 (69%) patients in arm B were receiving brigatinib; median follow-up was 7.8/8.3 months. The Table shows investigator-assessed endpoints by arm and subgroup for select baseline characteristics. Independent review committee–assessed endpoints (A/B, n=112/n=110; as of May 16, 2016): confirmed ORR 48%/53%, median PFS 9.2/15.6 months. Any-grade treatment-emergent AEs (≥25% overall frequency; A/B, n=109/n=110 treated): nausea (33%/40%), diarrhea (19%/38%), headache (28%/27%), cough (18%/34%); grade ≥3 events (excluding neoplasm progression; ≥3% frequency): hypertension (6%/6%), increased blood CPK (3%/9%), pneumonia (3%/5%), increased lipase (4%/3%). A subset of pulmonary AEs with early onset (median onset: Day 2) occurred in 14/219 (6%) treated patients (3%, grade ≥3); 7/14 patients were successfully retreated. No such events occurred after escalation to 180 mg in arm B.

      Conclusion:
      In each arm, brigatinib yielded substantial responses and prolonged PFS, with an acceptable safety profile. 180 mg with 90 mg lead-in was not associated with increased early pulmonary events and showed a consistent improvement in efficacy, compared with 90 mg, particularly with respect to PFS.

      Investigator-Assessed Endpoints by Arm and Subgroup
      Confirmed ORR, n/N(%) Median PFS, months
      Arm A B A+B A B A+B
      All patients 50/112(45) 59/110(54) 109/222(49) 9.2 12.9 11.1
      Prior chemotherapy
      Yes 35/83(42) 44/81(54) 79/164(48) 8.8 12.9 11.8
      No 15/29(52) 15/29(52) 30/58(52) 9.2 8.1 9.2
      Race
      Asian 18/39(46) 18/30(60) 36/69(52) 8.8 11.1 11.1
      Non-Asian 32/73(44) 41/80(51) 73/153(48) 9.2 12.9 11.8
      Brain metastases at baseline
      Yes 31/80(39) 43/74(58) 74/154(48) 9.2 11.8 11.1
      No 19/32(59) 16/36(44) 35/68(51) 7.4 15.6 15.6
      Best response to prior crizotinib
      Partial+complete 36/71(51) 47/73(64) 83/144(58) 11.1 15.6 15.6
      Other 14/41(34) 12/37(32) 26/78(33) 7.4 12.9 9.2
      ORR=objective response rate PFS=progression-free survival


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      P3.02a-017 - Indirect Naive Comparison of Post-Crizotinib Treatments for ALK+ Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (ID 4459)

      14:30 - 15:45  |  Author(s): K. Reckamp

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      Background:
      Comparing the efficacy of ALK inhibitors in post-crizotinib therapy of ALK+ NSCLC is hampered by the lack of comparator ALK inhibitor treatment arms in pivotal studies. An indirect naive comparison was undertaken to explore study results for the investigational ALK inhibitor brigatinib and the currently available agents alectinib and ceritinib following progression on crizotinib. Baseline characteristics were examined to determine if the distribution of prognostic factors differed across studies, and outcomes were compared.

      Methods:
      Patient characteristics and study outcomes (objective response rate [ORR], progression-free survival [PFS], duration of response [DOR], and adverse events [AEs]) for alectinib, brigatinib, and ceritinib were extracted from pivotal study publications identified in a systematic literature review, alectinib prescribing information, and brigatinib data in post-crizotinib settings. Outcomes were compared over the longest follow-ups reported.

      Results:
      All pivotal studies were multicenter and open label; populations were similar in median age, sex ratio, and baseline disease stage. Slight imbalances among studies exist in Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group/World Health Organization performance status and central nervous system metastases at baseline. ORR was numerically higher in the brigatinib phase 1/2 study for subjects receiving 180 mg once daily with 7-day lead-in at 90 mg versus other studies (Table). Median PFS and DOR were also higher in brigatinib studies versus alectinib and ceritinib studies; PFS 95% confidence intervals did not overlap between brigatinib and ceritinib studies. Rates of discontinuation due to AEs were similar across studies, but AE-related dose reductions were most frequent in ceritinib studies.Figure 1



      Conclusion:
      Pivotal trials for ALK inhibitors share many similarities, making an indirect comparison possible. Naive comparison suggests brigatinib may have a favorable efficacy profile compared with currently available therapies, while ceritinib may require dose reduction more frequently to manage AEs. Further analyses are needed to determine the magnitude and direction of potential bias.