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Combination Margetuximab and Pembrolizumab for Advanced, Metastatic HER2(+) Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Gastric Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Interventions
Biological: Margetuximab 15 mg
Biological: Margetuximab 10 mg/kg
Registration Number
NCT02689284
Lead Sponsor
MacroGenics
Brief Summary

This main purpose of this clinical study is to learn about the safety and activity of margetuximab and pembrolizumab combination treatment in patients with HER2+ gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer.

Detailed Description

Detailed Description: Both margetuximab and pembrolizumab are monoclonal antibodies used in combination to treat HER2+ gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer. This study has two parts: Dose Escalation and Dose Expansion. The Dose Escalation phase of the study will evaluate safety of escalating doses of the combination treatment. The Dose Expansion phase will evaluate safety and activity of the combination in patients with gastric or gastroesophageal cancer once the final dose and schedule are defined. In addition, a cohort of patients with HER2+ 3+ gastric cancer patients will be enrolled in the Dose Expansion Phase.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
95
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Signed written informed consent.
  2. Age ≥ 18 years old (or minimum age based upon local regulations)
  3. Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic histologically proven HER2+ gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) or gastric cancer. Gastric Cancer Expansion Phase will include only gastric cancer patients with 3+ HER2 positivity.
  4. HER2+ as 3+ (as defined in AJCC staging manual 8th edition) by IHC or in-situ hybridation (ISH) amplified.
  5. Have received prior treatment with trastuzumab.
  6. Have received treatment with at least one or more lines of cytotoxic chemotherapy in the metastatic setting.
  7. Resolution of chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation-related toxicities.
  8. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
  9. Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks.
  10. Measurable disease as per RECIST 1.1 criteria.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Patients with symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases.
  2. Patients with any history of known or suspected autoimmune disease with the specific exceptions of vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis not requiring systemic treatment.
  3. History of prior allogeneic bone marrow, stem-cell or solid organ transplantation.
  4. Treatment with any systemic anti-neoplastic therapy, or investigational therapy within the 3 weeks prior to the initiation of study drug.
  5. Treatment with radiation therapy within 3 weeks prior to the initiation of study drug administration.
  6. Treatment with corticosteroids (≥10 mg per day prednisone or equivalent) or other immune suppressive drugs within the 14 days prior to the initiation of study drug administration.
  7. History of clinically-significant cardiovascular disease.
  8. Clinically-significant pulmonary compromise, including a requirement for supplemental oxygen use to maintain adequate oxygenation.
  9. History of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or presence of active pneumonitis
  10. Clinically-significant gastrointestinal disorders, such as perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, or diverticulitis.
  11. Evidence of active viral, bacterial, or systemic fungal infection.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cohort 2: Margetuximab 15 mg/kg plus pembrolizumab 200 mgMargetuximab 15 mgmargetuximab administered in combination with pembrolizumab
Cohort 2: Margetuximab 15 mg/kg plus pembrolizumab 200 mgPembrolizumabmargetuximab administered in combination with pembrolizumab
Cohort 1: Margetuximab 10 mg/kg plus pembrolizumab 200 mgMargetuximab 10 mg/kgmargetuximab administered in combination with pembrolizumab
Cohort 1: Margetuximab 10 mg/kg plus pembrolizumab 200 mgPembrolizumabmargetuximab administered in combination with pembrolizumab
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Patients With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).up to 24 months

The number of patients that experience either an AE or a SAE during the study participation

Number of Patients With a Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) to Treatment Using irRC Criteria12 Months

Investigate the preliminary anti-tumor activity, as measured by objective response rate (ORR) of margetuximab when administered in combination with pembrolizumab, using immune-related response criteria (irRC).

Number of Patients With Dose Limiting Toxicities21 days

Characterize maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or maximum administered dose (MAD) (if no MTD is defined) of margetuximab when administered in combination with pembrolizumab

Number of Patients With a Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) to Treatment12 months

Investigate the preliminary anti-tumor activity as measured by response to treatment of margetuximab when administered in combination with pembrolizumab, using conventional Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1

Duration of Responseup to 24 months

Duration of response is calculated at the time from CR or PR to relapse or cancer progression.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall Survival (OS)24 Months

The median length of time between first dose of study medication and death from any cause.

Terminal Half-lifePredose and at end of infusion on Cycle 1, Days 1, 2 and 8: Cycle 2, Day 1; Cycle 3, Days 1 and 2; Cycle 5 Day 1, Cycle 7 Day 1, and end of treatment visit average 12 months .

Terminal half-life is the time required to divide the plasma concentration by two after reaching pseudo-equilibrium.

Number of Patients Who Develop Treatment-emergent Anti-drug Antibodies to Margetuximab (Immunogenicity)Assessed Cycle 1 Day 1, Cycle 2 Day 1, Cycle 3 Day 1, Day 1 of every odd cycle, and end of treatment visit, average 12 months
Maximum Concentration of Margetuximab at Steady StateAt end of infusion on Cycle 1, Day 1. Cycle 2, Day 1; Cycle 3, Days 1 and 2; Cycle 5 Day 1, Cycle 7 Day 1, and end of treatment visit, average 12 months

Measurement of PK characteristics is limited to margetuximab. No analysis of pembrolizumab was conducted.

Progression Free Survival (PFS)24 Months

The interval between the first dose of study medication and progression of disease or death from any cause.

Change From Baseline in Pharmacodynamic Markers in Whole Bloodfrom first dose to the end of treatment, average about 12 months

The planned assessment included examination of markers of T-cell activation

ClearancePredose and at end of infusion on Cycle 1, Days 1, 2 and 8: Cycle 2, Day 1; Cycle 3, Days 1 and 2; Cycle 5 Day 1, Cycle 7 Day 1, and end of treatment visit, average 12 months.

Drug clearance is the amount of drug removed from the bloodstream by the body per unit of time.

Volume of Distribution at Steady StatePredose and at end of infusion on Cycle 1, Days 1, 2 and 8: Cycle 2, Day 1; Cycle 3, Days 1 and 2; Cycle 5 Day 1, Cycle 7 Day 1, and end of treatment visit average 12 months .

The volume of distribution is related to a whether how much drug is distributed to body tissues, or remains in the bloodstream.

Analysis of HER2 Tumor Cell Membrane Expression in Biopsy Specimens Before and After Treatmentfrom first dose to the end of treatment, average 12 months.
Area Under the Concentration Time Curve at Steady State (AUC ss)Predose and at end of infusion on Cycle 1, Days 1, 2 and 8: Cycle 2, Day 1; Cycle 3, Days 1 and 2; Cycle 5 Day 1, Cycle 7 Day 1, and end of treatment visit, average 12 months

AUC is a mathematical calculation that describes the variation in drug concentration in the blood over time.

Trial Locations

Locations (28)

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Raffles Hospital

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Singapore, Singapore

Gachon University Gil Medical Center

🇰🇷

Incheon, Korea, Republic of

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard University Medical Center

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Johns Hopkins University Medical Center

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Korea University Anam Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Georgetown University-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

McGill University Health Centre

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

National Taiwan University Hospital

🇨🇳

Taipei, Taiwan

Yale School of Medicine

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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

University of Chicago

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Korea University Guro Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Sarah Cannon Research Institute

🇺🇸

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Fox Chase Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Kyungbuk National University Hospital

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Daegu, Korea, Republic of

Washington University School of Medicine

🇺🇸

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Samsung Medical Center

🇰🇷

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Seoul National University Hospital

🇰🇷

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

National Cancer Centre

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Singapore, Singapore

Tri-Service General Hospital

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Taipei, Taiwan

Chonbuk National University Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Asan Medical Center

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

National University Hospital

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Singapore, Singapore

Taipei Veterans General Hospital

🇨🇳

Taipei, Taiwan

Juravinski Cancer Centre - McMaster University

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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Karmanos Cancer Institute

🇺🇸

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Duke University Medical Center

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

Swedish Cancer Institute

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Seattle, Washington, United States

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