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EP1.01 - Advanced NSCLC (ID 150)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: E-Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Advanced NSCLC
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 08:00 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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EP1.01-51 - Efficacy Impact of Serum VEGF for Elderly or Poor PS Patients Receiving Anti-PD-1 Antibody with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ID 1691)
08:00 - 18:00 | Author(s): Yasushi Goto
- Abstract
Background
Anti-programmed cell death (PD)-1 antibody therapies have shown durable clinical efficacy and manageable toxicity profiles, and have become a standard therapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Because of manageable toxicity profiles, extensive interest in the potential benefits of anti-PD-1 antibody has expanded to high-risk patients such as the elderly or poor performance status (PS) patients. Here, we aimed to investigate predictive markers for the efficacy of anti-PD-1 antibody in elderly patients and poor PS patients.
Method
The medical records of 75≥ years old or PS2 NSCLC patients treated with anti-PD-1 antibody (e.g., nivolumab and pembrolizumab) at the National Cancer Center Japan between December 1, 2015, and May 31, 2018, were reviewed retrospectively. We evaluated the association between efficacy for anti-PD-1 antibody and gender, smoking status, histology, PD-ligand 1(PD-L1) expression on tumor cells, white blood cell counts, lymphocyte counts, albumin, lactate dehydrogenase, c-reactive protein, and serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). We divided patients into two groups with the median values.
Result
A total of 235 patients with advanced NSCLC treated with anti-PD-1 antibody were reviewed. Of these patients, 31 patients were ≥ 75 years old, and 22 patients were PS2. The median PFS was 6.9 months in patients aged ≥ 75 years and 2.1 months in PS2 patients. Cox proportional hazard regression analysis showed that only the low-VEGF was significantly associated with longer PFS in patients aged ≥ 75 years (HR, 0.35; 95% CI, 0.13-0.88; P = 0.025) and in PS2 patients (HR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.10-0.85; P = 0.023). The overall response rate of patients with low-VEGF was tend to be higher than that with high-VEGF among patients aged ≥ 75 years (43% vs. 20%; P = 0.18) and PS2 patients (20% vs. 0%; P = 0.084).
Conclusion
Low-VEGF in patients aged ≥ 75 years and PS2 patients was associated with longer PFS. Serum VEGF may thus be a biomarker for the efficacy of anti-PD-1 antibody therapy.
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MA11 - Immunotherapy in Special Populations and Predictive Markers (ID 135)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Mini Oral Session
- Track: Immuno-oncology
- Presentations: 1
- Now Available
- Moderators:Frank Griesinger, Lecia Sequist
- Coordinates: 9/09/2019, 14:00 - 15:30, Hilton Head (1978)
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MA11.07 - Efficacy of Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitors and EGFR-TKIs in NSCLC Patients with High PD-L1 Expression (Now Available) (ID 667)
14:00 - 15:30 | Author(s): Yasushi Goto
- Abstract
- Presentation
Background
Recently, several studies have demonstrated that patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) harboring epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations show poor clinical outcomes in response to treatment with anti-programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) inhibitors. Conversely, EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) are not effective in NSCLC showing high programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression levels. In this study, we retrospectively investigated the relationship between high PD-L1 expression and the efficacy of PD-1 inhibitors and EGFR-TKIs in patients with NSCLC.
Method
The subjects of this study were patients with NSCLC who had received treatment with PD-1 inhibitors at the National Cancer Center Hospital between March 2017 and December 2018. The PD-L1 expression in the tumor cells was divided into two groups based on the tumor proportion score (TPS): <50% (low) and ≥50% (high).
Result
Of the 414 patients treated with PD-1 inhibitors, the 263 patients in whom the PD-L1 expression levels could be evaluated were considered as being eligible for inclusion in this study. Among the 153 patients with high PD-L1 expression, we assessed the efficacy of PD-1 inhibitors according to the EGFR mutation status. The objective response rate (ORR) was 29.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.3 to 53.1) in the EGFR-mutated patients and 43.4% (95% CI, 35.4 to 51.8) in the EGFR wild-type patients. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 5.3 months (95% CI, 1.3 to 12.4) in the EGFR-mutated patients and 8.3 months (95% CI, 6.0 to 11.7) in the EGFR wild-type patients (hazard Ratio [HR] = 0.62; 95% CI, 0.62 to 1.14). A total of 33 patients received EGFR-TKI therapy. We assessed the efficacy of EGFR-TKIs according to the PD-L1 expression level. The ORR was 50.0% (95% CI, 28.0 to 72.0) in the high PD-L1 expression group and 52.9% (95% CI, 31.0 to 73.8) in the low PD-L1 expression group. The median PFS was 18.8 months (95% CI, 2.8 to 35.7) in the high PD-L1 expression group and 12.7 months (95% CI, 7.2 to 20.9) in the low PD-L1 expression group (HR = 0.83; 95% CI, 0.38 to 1.81).
ConclusionPD-L1 High
EGFR+
PD-L1 High
EGFR−
PD-L1 Low
EGFR+
PD-L1 Low
EGFR−
Total N
17
136
18
92
Median age, years (range)
62 (47–85)
62 (33–87)
64.5 (37–83)
62 (33–83)
Sex (n)
Female
Male
7
10
36
100
15
3
25
67
ECOG PS (n)
0, 1
2
14
3
125
11
16
2
81
11
Smoking history (n)
Never-smoker
Smoker
7
10
21
115
12
6
13
79
EGFR mutation status (n)
Ex 19 del
L858R
Others
7
6
4
13
2
3
ICI agent used (n)
Pembrolizumab
Nivolumab
11
6
105
31
4
14
21
71
Line of ICI therapy (n)
First-line
Second-line
Third-line or more
2
3
12
85
42
9
5
64
23
0
2
16
Efficasy
ORR (%)
PD-1 inhibitors
EGFR-TKIs
PFS (months)
PD-1 inhibitors
EGFR-TKIs
29.4
50.0
5.3
18.8
43.4
8.3
0
52.9
1.6
12.7
16.3
3.8
Even in a population of NSCLC patients showing high PD-L1 expression, the efficacy of PD-1 inhibitors tended to be lower in the EGFR-mutated patients as compared to the EGFR wild-type patients. In regard to EGFR-mutated patients with a PD-L1 TPS of ≥50%, our findings suggested that high PD-L1 expression might not predict a poor efficacy of EGFR-TKIs.
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MA13 - Going Back to the Roots! (ID 139)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Mini Oral Session
- Track: Advanced NSCLC
- Presentations: 1
- Now Available
- Moderators:Maurice Perol, Kaoru Kubota
- Coordinates: 9/09/2019, 14:00 - 15:30, Vancouver (2003)
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MA13.07 - Phase I/II Study of Carboplatin Plus Weekly Nab-Paclitaxel in Aged ≥75 Patients with Squamous-Cell Lung Cancer: TORG1322 (Now Available) (ID 1369)
14:00 - 15:30 | Author(s): Yasushi Goto
- Abstract
- Presentation
Background
Combination chemotherapy of carboplatin (CBDCA) plus weekly nab-paclitaxel (nab-PTX) showed a favorable efficacy for elderly (70 year or older) patients with squamous non-small cell lung cancer (Sq-NSCLC) in a subgroup analysis of the CA031 study. We conducted a phase I/II study of CBDCA plus nab-PTX in chemo-naïve elderly patients with advanced Sq-NSCLC.
Method
Patients aged ≥75 years with untreated, measurable lesion, advanced Sq-NSCLC, performance status (PS) 0-1, and adequate organ function were eligible. In a phase I study, doses of carboplatin at an area under the curve (AUC) of 5 or 6 mg/mL min on day 1 (levels 1 and 2, respectively) were administered along with weekly nab-PTX (100 mg/m2) on days 1, 8, and 15 every 4 weeks up to 6 cycles using a modified 3 + 3 design. The primary endpoint for the phase II study was the 6-month progression-free survival (6m PFS) rate and hypothesis required 36 patients to be enrolled with expecting and threshold values for the primary endpoints of 40% and 25% (one-sided alpha = 0.05; beta = 0.2).
Result
A total of 46 patients were enrolled in this study. The median age was 78 (range 75-85 years); male (n = 41); PS 0/1, (n = 15/31). Ten patients were enrolled in the phase I part. At dose level 1, 2/7 patients showed dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of grade 3 diarrhea and febrile neutropenia, and at dose level 2, 1/3 patient showed DLT of grade 3 anorexia. The recommended dose was determined to be level 2. Additional 36 patients were enrolled, and a total of 39 patients were evaluated in the phase II study. The median number of cycles was 4 (range 1-6), and the median follow-up time was 17.5 months (range 5.6-28.9). The 6m PFS rate was 59% (90% CI, 44.8-71.4), and the primary endpoint was met. The median overall survival time was 23.5 months (95% CI, 11.6-35.4), and the median PFS was 6.8 months (95% CI, 5.4-9.1). The response rate was 54% and disease control rate was 92%. Nineteen patients (49%) received post-study treatment and 14 out of 19 patients (74%) received immunotherapy. Common toxicities of grade 3 or 4 were neutropenia (61.5%), anemia (46.2%), thrombocytopenia (17.9%), and febrile neutropenia (15.4%). There was no treatment-related death.
Conclusion
Combination chemotherapy of CBDCA plus weekly nab-PTX had a promising efficacy and acceptable toxicities in elderly (aged ≥75) patients with advanced Sq-NSCLC. Clinical trial information: UMIN000011216.
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P1.01 - Advanced NSCLC (ID 158)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Advanced NSCLC
- Presentations: 1
- Now Available
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 09:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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P1.01-102 - Actionable Gene Aberration and the Response of Matched Therapy Among Patients with Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma (Now Available) (ID 1177)
09:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Yasushi Goto
- Abstract
Background
Tumor genotyping using multiplex gene panel is now standard for precision medicine in non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). We sought to assess the prevalence of actionable genomic alterations among NSCLC patients using our next-generation sequencing panel (NCC Oncopanel) and the response of matched therapy.
Method
This is a post-hoc analysis of prospective study in which patients with advanced solid cancer were prospectively enrolled to undergo the comprehensive genomic profiling panel (NCC Oncopanel) conducted between July 2013 and March 2018 in National Cancer Center Hospital. The NCC Oncopanel assay, a multiplexed next-generation sequencing (NGS) assay of 114 cancer-associated genes, was performed in a CLIA-compliant laboratory in National Cancer Center. Subjects were primarily patients without any known actionable alteration such as EGFR or ALK. Patients with NSCLC were extracted into this analysis. Clinical data and treatment outcomes were retrospectively collected.
Result
In total, 100 patients were extracted. Sufficient tumor tissue for NGS analysis were available in 91 patients; median age was 57 (range 30‒77); 74 (81.3%) adenocarcinoma; 44 (48.4%) female; 42 (46.2%) never smoker. According to the OncoKB and CIViC database, and the Clinical Practice Guidelines for NGS in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment issued by three major Japanese cancer-related societies, 85 patients (93.4%) had at least one potential pathogenic alteration. Actionable gene aberrations were identified in 49 (53.9%). Evidence levels were ranked as follows: 24 (26%) harbored level 1 aberrations (ALK, EGFR, ROS1, BRAF); 15 (16%) harbored level 2 (RET, DDR2, MET, ATM, BRCA2, CDK4, CTNNB1, EZH2, JAK2, NRAS, TSC1); 10 (11%) harbored level 3A (CDKN2A, ERBB2, HRAS, PTEN, SMARCA4, STK11). Matched therapy was administered into 29 (31.9%) leading to the objective response rate of 58.6% and the disease control rate of 79.3% with the median progression-free survival of 10.5 months (95%CI; 5.1‒15.8).
Conclusion
Multiplex gene panel is feasible and useful in screening candidates for matched therapy among NSCLC patients. NSCLC patients without any known actionable mutations should be considered to undergo comprehensive genomic profiling.
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P1.14 - Targeted Therapy (ID 182)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Targeted Therapy
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 09:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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P1.14-25 - Targeting NRG1-Fusions in Lung Adenocarcinoma: Afatinib as a Novel Potential Treatment Strategy (ID 1805)
09:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Yasushi Goto
- Abstract
Background
Neuregulin 1 (NRG1) gene fusions result in activation of ErbB2-/ErbB3-mediated signaling pathways, and may function as oncogenic drivers. NRG1 fusions have emerged as a potential therapeutic target across multiple tumor types, including non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Afatinib, a pan-ErbB-family blocker, may be a treatment option for patients with NRG1+ NSCLC, as supported by preclinical evidence and seven published case reports (Table).
Method
Here, we report clinico-pathological and molecular characteristics of four new cases of NRG1 fusion-positive lung adenocarcinoma treated with afatinib. Afatinib activity is reported.
Result
Case 1 is a 70-year-old, female, never-smoker, diagnosed with pan-wildtype, non-mucinous, adenocarcinoma. She received afatinib in the fifteenth-line setting and experienced a partial response (PR) for 24 months. Following further progression on chemotherapy, NRG1-fusion was identified using NanoString analysis (re-biopsy was performed to find an explanation for afatinib efficacy). The patient was re-challenged with afatinib (best response: PR [3 months]), before switching to atezolizumab (best response: progressive disease).
Case 2 is a 66-year-old female, never-smoker, diagnosed with metastatic, non-mucinous adenocarcinoma. A CD74-NRG1 fusion was identified by Oncomine™ Comprehensive Assay, and fifth-line afatinib treatment was initiated. She experienced a PR, ongoing after 14 months of treatment.
Case 3 is a 68-year-old male diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. A SDC4-NRG1 fusion was subsequently identified using Next Generation Sequencing and the patient initiated second-line afatinib treatment. He achieved stable disease as best response, lasting for four months.
Case 4 is a 43-year-old, female, non-smoker, diagnosed with advanced invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma. A CD74-NRG1 fusion was subsequently identified by RNA sequencing and the patient initiated third-line afatinib treatment; PR is ongoing.
Conclusion
These findings add to a growing body of evidence suggesting afatinib activity in NRG1-fusion positive NSCLC. Prospective study of a larger cohort of patients with NRG1-fusion positive NSCLC treated with afatinib is warranted to better evaluate this potential activity.
Patient
Tumor type
NRG1 fusion partner
Best response
Duration of response (months)
Reference
i
Non-mucinous lung adenocarcinoma
SLC3A2
PR
12
Gay, et al. J Thoracic Oncol 2017
ii
IMA
CD74
PR
10
Gay, et al. J Thoracic Oncol 2017
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Non-mucinous lung adenocarcinoma
SDC4
PR
12
Jones, et al. Ann Oncol 2017
iv
IMA
CD74
PR
6.5
Cheema, et al. J Thoracic Oncol 2017
v
IMA
CD74
SD
3
Drilon, et al. Cancer Discov 2018
vi
IMA
SDC4
PD
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Drilon, et al. Cancer Discov 2018
vii
IMA
CD74
PD
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Drilon, et al. Cancer Discov 2018
IMA, invasive mucinous lung adenocarcinoma; PD, progressive disease; SD, stable disease
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P1.17 - Treatment of Early Stage/Localized Disease (ID 188)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Treatment of Early Stage/Localized Disease
- Presentations: 1
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 09:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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P1.17-04 - Multicenter Observational Study of Node-Negative Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Who Are Excluded from a Clinical Trial (ID 678)
09:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Yasushi Goto
- Abstract
Background
The Japan Clinical Oncology Group (JCOG) conducted a randomized phase III trial (JCOG0707), which compared the survival benefit of tegafur/uracil (UFT) and tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil (S-1) for completely resected pathological stage I (T1>2 cm and T2 in the 6th TNM classification) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A total of 963 patients were enrolled. Recently, there is a growing concern that those who participated in clinical trials are highly selected and do not represent the “real-world” population. Hereby, we conducted a multicenter observational study of patients excluded from JCOG0707 trial during the study period.
Method
Patients with completely resected pathological stage I NSCLC, eligible for, but excluded from the JCOG0707 trial during the enrollment period (Nov. 2008– Dec. 2013) were eligible for this study. Physicians from institutions that participated in the JCOG0707 retrospectively assessed the medical records of each patient. The final survival data were collected as of Dec. 2018.
Result
Of the 48 institutions participating in JCOG0707, 34 participated in this observational study. They had enrolled 917 (“JCOG” cohort) to JCOG0707. To this study, 5004 patients (“All” cohort), or 85% of those initially considered for JCOG0707 at the 34 institutions, were enrolled. Among them, 2388 (47.7%) were ineligible for the trial and 2616 (52.3%) had not been enrolled to JCOG0707 despite being eligible (“Eligible” cohort). Of the 5004 patients, 1659 (33.2%) received adjuvant chemotherapy, mainly UFT (1550 of 1659, or 93.4% of those received any adjuvant chemotherapy).
The 5-year survival rates (5yOS) for All and Eligible cohorts were 83.9% and 89.1%, respectively, versus 89.2% in the JCOG cohort. The 5yOS with UFT adjuvant were 89.4% in Eligible and 88.9% in JCOG cohorts, respectively.
UFT administration was a significant prognostic factor in All (adjusted HR=0.66, p<0.0001), but not in Eligible cohort (adjusted HR=0.88, p=0.28). The patients were classified into 3 subgroups, those with tumors without GGA (ground-glass area, non-invasive component; GGA-), with GGA (GGA+) and tumor size < 3 cm, and GGA+ with tumor size > 3cm. 5yOS of 744 patients in the Eligible cohort with GGA+ and tumor size < 3cm were excellent, 96.9%/96.4% with/without UFT. For 416 patients with GGA+ tumor sized > 3cm in Eligible cohort, invasive tumor size in the pathological specimen was prognostic but not predictive for UFT effect. When the invasive tumor size was >3 cm, 5yOS with/without UFT were 90.0/87.8%, whereas when it was <3 cm, 5yOS with/without UFT were 96.2/96.2%. UFT tended to be associated with better prognosis in 1389 patients with GGA- tumor when the tumor size was >3 cm, (5yOS 83.8% vs 77.4%, adjusted HR=0.82, p=0.27), but not when it was <3 cm (5yOS 88.1% vs 88.1%, adjusted HR=0.97, p=0.87).
Conclusion
Our “real-world” data reproduced the survival outcome of JCOG0707, especially in Eligible cohort. Invasive tumor size was a prognostic factor in GGA+ tumors, suggesting validity of the 8th IASLC TNM classification. GGA+ tumor with invasive tumor size of <3 cm would not require any adjuvant therapy. UFT effect appears to be limited to large GGA- tumor.
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P2.01 - Advanced NSCLC (ID 159)
- Event: WCLC 2019
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
- Track: Advanced NSCLC
- Presentations: 2
- Moderators:
- Coordinates: 9/09/2019, 10:15 - 18:15, Exhibit Hall
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P2.01-02 - CANOPY-A: A Phase 3 Study of Canakinumab as Adjuvant Therapy in Patients with Surgically Resected NSCLC (ID 1569)
10:15 - 18:15 | Author(s): Yasushi Goto
- Abstract
Background
Overexpression of interleukin (IL)-1β has been described in solid tumors, including lung. IL-1β can promote angiogenesis, tumor invasiveness, and induces tumor-associated immunosuppression through myeloid-derived suppressor cell (MDSC) accumulation in tumors. Pre-clinical data has shown that IL-1β inhibition reduced tumor growth, by limiting pro-tumorigenic inflammation and polarization of MDSCs into M1 phenotype. Canakinumab is a human monoclonal antibody with high affinity and specificity for IL-1β. Recently, it was found that canakinumab was associated with a significant and dose-dependent reduction in incidence and mortality from lung cancer based on CANTOS study.
Method
CANOPY-A (NCT03447769) is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate efficacy and safety of adjuvant canakinumab versus placebo in patients with surgically resected NSCLC. This trial will enroll adult patients, with completely resected (R0) AJCC/UICC v.8 stages II-IIIA and IIIB (T >5 cm and N2) NSCLC, who have completed standard-of-care adjuvant treatments, including cisplatin-based chemotherapy and mediastinal radiation therapy (if applicable). Prior treatment with neoadjuvant chemotherapy or neoadjuvant radiotherapy is not permitted. Approximately 1500 patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive canakinumab (200 mg Q3W, s.c) or placebo (Q3W, s.c.) for 18 cycles or until disease recurrence, unacceptable toxicity, treatment discontinuation at the discretion of the investigator or patient, death, or loss to follow-up. Randomization will be stratified by AJCC/UICC v.8 stage, tumor histology, and region. The primary objective is disease-free survival, per investigator assessment. Secondary objectives include overall survival (key secondary objective), lung cancer-specific survival, safety, pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity of canakinumab, and patient-reported outcomes. Enrollment is ongoing.CANOPY-A (NCT03447769) is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate efficacy and safety of adjuvant canakinumab versus placebo in patients with surgically resected NSCLC. This trial will enroll adult patients, with completely resected (R0) AJCC/UICC v.8 stages II-IIIA and IIIB (T >5 cm and N2) NSCLC, who have completed standard-of-care adjuvant treatments, including cisplatin-based chemotherapy and mediastinal radiation therapy (if applicable). Prior treatment with neoadjuvant chemotherapy or neoadjuvant radiotherapy is not permitted. Approximately 1500 patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive canakinumab (200 mg Q3W, s.c) or placebo (Q3W, s.c.) for 18 cycles or until disease recurrence, unacceptable toxicity, treatment discontinuation at the discretion of the investigator or patient, death, or loss to follow-up. Randomization will be stratified by AJCC/UICC v.8 stage, tumor histology, and region. The primary objective is disease-free survival, per investigator assessment. Secondary objectives include overall survival (key secondary objective), lung cancer-specific survival, safety, pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity of canakinumab, and patient-reported outcomes. Enrollment is ongoing.
Result
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Conclusion
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P2.01-24 - CANOPY-2: Phase 3 Study of Canakinumab Plus Docetaxel as Second/Third Line Therapy in Locally Advanced/Metastatic NSCLC (ID 2539)
10:15 - 18:15 | Author(s): Yasushi Goto
- Abstract
Background
Pembrolizumab, a PD-1 inhibitor combined with platinum-based chemotherapy is standard first-line therapy for eligible patients without a targetable mutation, stage IIIB/IV NSCLC. Currently, there is no data to guide treatment following progression on sequential/concomitant use of platinum-based chemotherapy and PD-1 inhibitors. Activation of inflammation and elevated baseline C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are associated with lower response/resistance to immunotherapies. Canakinumab is a high-affinity anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody that demonstrated a significant reduction in incidence of fatal and nonfatal lung cancer in patients with increased CRP levels (CANTOS study).
Method
CANOPY-2 (NCT03626545) is a multicenter, phase 3 study evaluating safety and efficacy of docetaxel ± canakinumab in patients with squamous/non-squamous, stage IIIB-IV NSCLC. This study includes a safety run-in part (part 1 – open label) to confirm recommended phase 3 regimen (RP3R) to be used in randomized phase 3 part (part 2 – double blind, placebo-controlled). Key inclusion criteria: adult patients pretreated with one prior platinum-based chemotherapy and one prior PD-(L)1 inhibitor therapy for locally advanced/metastatic disease, either together/sequentially and then progressed; ECOG PS 0-1. In part 1, ~9 patients will be enrolled to have at least 6 evaluable patients and ~226 patients will be randomized (1:1, stratified by number of prior lines of therapy and histology) in part 2 to docetaxel ± canakinumab. Primary objectives: to confirm RP3R of canakinumab + docetaxel, as determined by incidence of DLTs in first 42 days of administration (part 1) and overall survival (part 2). Secondary objectives are to assess efficacy (overall response rate, disease control rate, duration of response, time to response, progression-free survival by investigator per RECIST v1.1), safety, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity of canakinumab, and patient reported outcomes. Enrollment is ongoing.
Result
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Conclusion
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