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An Investigational Immuno-Therapy Study of Experimental Medication BMS-986178 by Itself or in Combination With Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in Participants With Solid Cancers That Are Advanced or Have Spread

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Advanced Cancer
Interventions
Biological: Tetanus vaccine
Biological: DPV-001 vaccine
Registration Number
NCT02737475
Lead Sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and tumor-shrinking ability of experimental medication BMS-986178, when given by itself or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab, in participants with solid cancers that are advanced or have spread.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
166
Inclusion Criteria

For Part 9 (only arm open for enrollment):

  • Stage IV metastatic or unresectable triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) with zero or one prior systemic therapies in the advanced metastatic setting
  • Participants with < 12 months from receipt of last curative-intent chemotherapy are allowed; curative chemotherapy will be considered first-line therapy
  • Prior receipt of chemotherapy in the (neo)adjuvant setting is acceptable, as long as completed greater than 6 months from start of treatment
  • Tumor biopsy samples (mandatory pre- and on-treatment biopsies) are required for all participants enrolled
  • Must have histologic or cytologic confirmation of a malignancy that is advanced (metastatic, recurrent, refractory, and/or unresectable) with measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of ≤ 1
  • Men and women must agree to follow specific methods of contraception, if applicable
Exclusion Criteria
  • Must be immunotherapy treatment naïve, including no prior therapy with T cell immune checkpoint blocker (anti-PDL1, anti-PD1). Prior receipt of intralymphatic cytokine therapy (IRX-2) is acceptable (Part 9 only)
  • Other active malignancy requiring concurrent intervention
  • Prior therapy with any agent specifically targeting T-cell co-stimulation pathways such as anti-OX40 antibody, anti-CD137, anti- glucocorticoid-induced TNFR-related gene (anti-GITR) antibody, and anti-CD27
  • Known or underlying medical or psychiatric condition and/or social reason that, in the opinion of the investigator or Sponsor, could make the administration of study drug hazardous to the participant or could adversely affect the ability of the participant to comply with or tolerate the study

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Part 9: Dose ExplorationBMS-986178* BMS-986178/Nivolumab/DPV-001 vaccine/cyclophosphamide (cohort 1) at specified doses at specified intervals OR Nivolumab/DPV-001 vaccine/cyclophosphamide (cohort 2) at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is open for this arm \[Tumor type triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)\]
Part 2: Dose Escalation and ExpansionBMS-986178* BMS-986178 in combination with Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 3: Dose Escalation and ExpansionBMS-986178* BMS-986178 in combination with Ipilimumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 3: Dose Escalation and ExpansionIpilimumab* BMS-986178 in combination with Ipilimumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 2: Dose Escalation and ExpansionNivolumab* BMS-986178 in combination with Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 4: Dose Schedule and ExplorationBMS-986178* BMS-986178/Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 5: Dose Schedule and ExplorationBMS-986178* BMS-986178/Ipilimumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 6: Dose Safety and ExpansionBMS-986178* BMS-986178/Ipilimumab/Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 7: Dose Safety and ExpansionBMS-986178* BMS-986178/Ipilimumab/Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 4: Dose Schedule and ExplorationNivolumab* BMS-986178/Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 1: Dose EscalationBMS-986178* BMS-986178 at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 8: Dose ExplorationBMS-986178* BMS-986178/Nivolumab with tetanus vaccine at specified doses and interval * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 8: Dose ExplorationTetanus vaccine* BMS-986178/Nivolumab with tetanus vaccine at specified doses and interval * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 7: Dose Safety and ExpansionIpilimumab* BMS-986178/Ipilimumab/Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 9: Dose ExplorationDPV-001 vaccine* BMS-986178/Nivolumab/DPV-001 vaccine/cyclophosphamide (cohort 1) at specified doses at specified intervals OR Nivolumab/DPV-001 vaccine/cyclophosphamide (cohort 2) at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is open for this arm \[Tumor type triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)\]
Part 5: Dose Schedule and ExplorationIpilimumab* BMS-986178/Ipilimumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 6: Dose Safety and ExpansionNivolumab* BMS-986178/Ipilimumab/Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 6: Dose Safety and ExpansionIpilimumab* BMS-986178/Ipilimumab/Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 7: Dose Safety and ExpansionNivolumab* BMS-986178/Ipilimumab/Nivolumab at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 8: Dose ExplorationNivolumab* BMS-986178/Nivolumab with tetanus vaccine at specified doses and interval * Enrollment is closed for this arm
Part 9: Dose ExplorationNivolumab* BMS-986178/Nivolumab/DPV-001 vaccine/cyclophosphamide (cohort 1) at specified doses at specified intervals OR Nivolumab/DPV-001 vaccine/cyclophosphamide (cohort 2) at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is open for this arm \[Tumor type triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)\]
Part 9: Dose ExplorationCyclophosphamide* BMS-986178/Nivolumab/DPV-001 vaccine/cyclophosphamide (cohort 1) at specified doses at specified intervals OR Nivolumab/DPV-001 vaccine/cyclophosphamide (cohort 2) at specified doses at specified intervals * Enrollment is open for this arm \[Tumor type triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)\]
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Number of Participants Experiencing Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)From first dose to 28 days after first dose

The number of participants experiencing dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) to assess the overall safety and tolerability of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in participants with advanced solid tumors.

DLTs are defined based on the incidence, severity, and duration of adverse events (AEs) for which no clear alternative cause is identified. An Adverse Event (AE) is defined as any new untoward medical occurrence or worsening of a preexisting medical condition in a clinical investigation participant administered study drug and that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment.

The Number of Participants Experiencing Adverse Events (AEs)From first dose to 100 days after last dose (up to approximately 2.5 years)

The number of participants experiencing adverse events (AEs) to assess the overall safety and tolerability of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in participants with advanced solid tumors.

An Adverse Event (AE) is defined as any new untoward medical occurrence or worsening of a preexisting medical condition in a clinical investigation participant administered study drug and that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment.

The Number of Participants Experiencing Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)From first dose to 100 days after last dose (up to approximately 2.5 years)

The number of participants experiencing serious adverse events (SAEs) to assess the overall safety and tolerability of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in participants with advanced solid tumors.

A SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose: results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or causes prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, and/or is an important medical event.

The Number of Participants Experiencing Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to DiscontinuationFrom first dose to 100 days after last dose (up to approximately 2.5 years)

The number of participants experiencing adverse events (AEs) leading to discontinuation of study drug to assess the overall safety and tolerability of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in participants with advanced solid tumors. An Adverse Event (AE) is defined as any new untoward medical occurrence or worsening of a preexisting medical condition in a clinical investigation participant administered study drug and that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment.

The Number of Participant DeathsFrom first dose to study completion (up to approximately 4 years 5 months)

The number of deaths in each arm to assess the overall safety and tolerability of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in participants with advanced solid tumors.

The Number of Participants With Clinical Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Hematology)From baseline to 100 days after last dose (up to approximately 2.5 years)

The number of participants with clinical laboratory test abnormalities to assess the overall safety and tolerability of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in participants with advanced solid tumors.

Results will be categorized according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 4.03.

Grade 1 = Mild Grade 2 = Moderate Grade 3 = Severe Grade 4 = Life Threatening Grade 5 = Death Related to AE Baseline is defined as the last non-missing measurement prior to the first dosing date and time

The Number of Participants With Clinical Laboratory Test Abnormalities (LIVER AND KIDNEY FUNCTION)From baseline to 100 days after last dose (up to approximately 2.5 years)

The number of participants with clinical laboratory test abnormalities to assess the overall safety and tolerability of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in participants with advanced solid tumors.

Results will be categorized according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 4.03.

Grade 1 = Mild Grade 2 = Moderate Grade 3 = Severe Grade 4 = Life Threatening Grade 5 = Death Related to AE Baseline is defined as the last non-missing measurement prior to the first dosing date and time

The Number of Participants With Clinical Laboratory Test Abnormalities (OTHER CHEMISTRY TESTING )From baseline to 100 days after last dose (up to approximately 2.5 years)

The number of participants with clinical laboratory test abnormalities to assess the overall safety and tolerability of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in participants with advanced solid tumors.

Results will be categorized according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 4.03.

Grade 1 = Mild Grade 2 = Moderate Grade 3 = Severe Grade 4 = Life Threatening Grade 5 = Death Related to AE Baseline is defined as the last non-missing measurement prior to the first dosing date and time

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Objective Response Rate (ORR)From baseline up to approximately 2.5 years

The total number of participants whose best overall response (BOR) is either a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on assessment of tumor response using RECIST v1.1.

Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions:

Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions.

Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR Baseline is defined as the last non-missing measurement prior to the first dosing date and time.

Duration of Response (DOR)From baseline up to approximately 2.5 years

The time between the date of first response and the subsequent date of disease progression or death (death after re-treatment will not be considered), whichever occurs first in participants with a best overall response (BOR) of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR).

Best overall response (BOR) is assessed per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions:

Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions.

Baseline is defined as the last non-missing measurement prior to the first dosing date and time.

Due to high percentage of censored response, median estimate may be misleading

AUC(TAU): Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve in 1 Dosing IntervalCycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The area under the serum concentration-time curve in 1 dosing interval was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

AI: Accumulation Index. Ratio of an Exposure Measure at Steady State (Ctau)Cycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The ratio of an exposure measure at steady state to that after the first dose was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

Progression Free Survival (PFS) Rate at 24 Weeks24 weeks after first dose

The percentage of treated participants remaining progression free and surviving at 24 weeks since the first dosing date.

Cmax: Maximum Observed Serum ConcentrationCycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The maximum observed serum concentration was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

Tmax: Time of Maximum Observed Serum ConcentrationCycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The time of maximum observed serum concentration was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab

AUC(0-t): Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Time tCycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The area under the serum concentration-time curve from time 0 to time t was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

Ctau: Observed Serum Concentration at the End of a Dosing Interval When Intensive Samples Are CollectedCycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The observed serum concentration at the end of a dosing interval when intensive samples are collected was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

CLT: Total Body ClearanceCycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The total body clearance was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

AI: Accumulation Index. Ratio of an Exposure Measure at Steady State (Cmax)Cycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The ratio of an exposure measure at steady state to that after the first dose was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

T-HALFeff: Effective Elimination Half-life That Explains the Degree of Accumulation Observed for a Specific Exposure Measure (Exposure Measure Includes AUC(TAU), Cmax)Cycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The effective elimination half-life that explains the degree of accumulation observed for a specific exposure measure was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab

Ctrough: Trough Observed Plasma ConcentrationCycle 1-17 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 336, 504, 672 hours post dose)

Trough observed plasma concentration (this includes predose concentrations and Ctau concentrations) was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

Frequency of Positive Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) to BMS-986178Cycle 1-6 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 696 hours post dose)

The number of participants with positive anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is assessed to characterize the immunogenicity of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with nivolumab and/or ipilimumab. ADA Positive: A participant with at least one ADA-positive sample relative to baseline (ADA negative at baseline or ADA titer to be at least 4-fold or greater (\>=) than baseline positive titer) at any time after initiation of treatment.

The Number of Participants Showing a Change in Soluble OX40 and Peripheral OX40 Receptor Occupancy Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers in Part 8Cycle 1-6 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 24, 168, 336, 672, 1848 hours post dose)

The Number of Participants Showing a Change in Soluble OX40 and Peripheral OX40 Receptor Occupancy Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers in Part 8. A threshold of 80% receptor occupancy following treatment was applied.

Tumor Pharmacodynamics of BMS-986178 in Combination With Nivolumab or Nivolumab Monotherapy in Part 8Screening, cycle 1-2 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 336, 1848 hours post dose)

Tumor pharmacodynamics of BMS-986178 in combination with nivolumab or nivolumab monotherapy

Css-avg: Average Concentration Over a Dosing Interval (AUC(TAU)/Tau)Cycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The average concentration over a dosing interval (AUC(TAU)/tau) was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

AI: Accumulation Index. Ratio of an Exposure Measure at Steady State (AUC)Cycle 1-9 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 0.30, 4, 24, 72, 168, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The ratio of an exposure measure at steady state to that after the first dose was measured after dosing to assess the pharmacokinetics of BMS-986178 administered alone or in combination with Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab.

Note: The geometric CV was not calculated. Arithmetic % CV is reported instead.

Frequency of Positive Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) to NivolumabCycle 1-6 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 336, 696 hours post dose)

The number of participants with positive anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is assessed to characterize the immunogenicity of Nivolumab administered with BMS-986178 ADA Positive: A participant with at least one ADA-positive sample relative to baseline (ADA negative at baseline or ADA titer to be at least 4-fold or greater (\>=) than baseline positive titer) at any time after initiation of treatment.

The Number of Participants With Sustained T Cell Expansion With DPV-001 in Combination With Nivolumab or Nivolumab Monotherapy in Part 9Cycle 1-6 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 24, 168, 336, 672, 1848 hours post dose)

The number of participants with Sustained T Cell Expansion with DPV-001 in Combination with Nivolumab or Nivolumab Monotherapy was assessed to show a change in pharmacodynamics biomarkers

Frequency of Positive Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) to Ipilimumab.Cycle 1-6 timepoints can include (Pre-dose, 696 hours post dose)

The number of participants with positive anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is assessed to characterize the immunogenicity of Ipilimumab administered with BMS-986178 ADA Positive: A participant with at least one ADA-positive sample relative to baseline (ADA negative at baseline or ADA titer to be at least 4-fold or greater (\>=) than baseline positive titer) at any time after initiation of treatment.

Trial Locations

Locations (17)

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center

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Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Milano

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Milano, Italy

Fox Chase Cancer Center

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

University Of Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Columbia University Medical Center (Cumc)

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New York, New York, United States

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

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Buffalo, New York, United States

Cross Cancer Institute

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Local Institution

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Utrecht, Netherlands

H. Univ. Vall dHebron

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Barcelona, Spain

Istituto Clinico Humanitas

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Rozzano, Italy

Fundacion Jimenez Diaz

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Madrid, Spain

Hosp. Univ. Puerta De Hierro

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Majadahonda - Madrid, Spain

Clinica Universidad de Navarra

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Pamplona, Spain

Hospital Universitario Virgen De La Victoria

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Malaga, Spain

Georgetown University Medical Center

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Providence Portland Medical Center

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Portland, Oregon, United States

Oregon Health & Science University

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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