A Safety Run-In and Phase II Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Impact on the Tumor Microenvironment of the Combination of Tocilizumab, Atezolizumab, and Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy in Recurrent Glioblastoma
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Atezolizumab
- Conditions
- Diffuse Astrocytoma, IDH-Wildtype
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Enrollment
- 59
- Locations
- 219
- Primary Endpoint
- Dose-limiting toxicities (Safety Run-In)
- Status
- Active, Not Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last month
Overview
Brief Summary
This phase II trial studies the best dose and effect of tocilizumab in combination with atezolizumab and stereotactic radiation therapy in treating glioblastoma patients whose tumor has come back after initial treatment (recurrent). Tocilizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to receptors for a protein called interleukin-6 (IL-6), which is made by white blood cells and other cells in the body as well as certain types of cancer. This may help lower the body's immune response and reduce inflammation. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as atezolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy uses special equipment to precisely deliver multiple, smaller doses of radiation spread over several treatment sessions to the tumor. The goal of this study is to change a tumor that is unresponsive to cancer therapy into a more responsive one. Therapy with fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy in combination with tocilizumab may suppress the inhibitory effect of immune cells surrounding the tumor and consequently allow an immunotherapy treatment by atezolizumab to activate the immune response against the tumor. Combination therapy with tocilizumab, atezolizumab and fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy may shrink or stabilize the cancer better than radiation therapy alone in patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) among three sequential dose levels: single-agent tocilizumab 4 mg/kg, single-agent tocilizumab 8 mg/kg, and tocilizumab 8 mg/kg + atezolizumab 1680 mg (each administered with fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy \[FSRT\]), to be used for subsequent phase II testing. (Safety Run-In) II. To determine the efficacy of the combination of tocilizumab (anti-IL6R), atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1), and FSRT in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), as measured by the objective radiographic response rate (ORR). (Phase II \[Non-Surgical Cohort\]) SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To estimate the progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with recurrent GBM treated with the combination of tocilizumab (anti-IL6R) and FSRT (and atezolizumab \[anti-PD-L1\], if dose level 3 is MTD). (Phase II Non-Surgical Cohort and Safety Run-in Cohort) II. To estimate the overall survival (OS) in patients with recurrent GBM treated with the combination of tocilizumab (anti-IL6R) and FSRT (and atezolizumab \[anti-PD-L1\], if dose level 3 is MTD)), atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1), and FSRT. (Phase II Non-Surgical Cohort and Safety Run-in Cohort) III. To estimate the progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with recurrent GBM treated with the combination of tocilizumab (anti-IL6R), atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1), and FSRT. (Phase II Surgical Cohort) IV. To estimate the overall survival (OS) in patients with recurrent GBM treated with the combination of tocilizumab (anti-IL6R), atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1), and FSRT. (Phase II Surgical Cohort) V. To determine the rate and severity of adverse events (AEs) of the combination of tocilizumab (anti-IL6R), atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1), and FSRT in recurrent glioblastoma according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version (v) 5.0. (Separately in the Nonsurgical and Surgical Cohorts) EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the effect of the combination of atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1) and FSRT, with versus (vs.) without tocilizumab (anti-IL6R), on the GBM immune microenvironment. (Phase II Surgical Cohort) II. To evaluate the pharmacodynamic impact of the combination of tocilizumab (anti-IL6R), atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1), and FSRT on peripheral blood immune cell populations. (Phase II Surgical Cohort) III. To detect tumor and/or blood biomarkers associated with the outcomes of OS, PFS, and/or ORR in patients with recurrent GBM treated with the combination of tocilizumab (anti-IL6R), atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1), and FSRT. (Phase II Non-Surgical Cohort) OUTLINE: SAFETY RUN-IN: Patients receive systemic treatment with either tocilizumab intravenously (IV) over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days. Starting 4 weeks from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) throughout the trial. (CLOSED TO ACCRUAL 08-AUG-2023) GROUP I (NON-SURGICAL COHORT): Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Starting 4 weeks from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial. GROUP II (SURGICAL COHORT): Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. ARM I: Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-24 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study. ARM II: Patients receive systemic treatment with atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3-5 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-42 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 30 days, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Histopathologically proven diagnosis of glioblastoma, OR molecular diagnosis of glioblastoma per Consortium to Inform Molecular and Practical Approaches to Central Nervous System Tumor Taxonomy (c-IMPACT-NOW) criteria ("diffuse astrocytic glioma, IDH-wildtype, with molecular features of glioblastoma, World Health Organization \[WHO\] grade IV"; this requires presence of amplification of EGFR, whole chromosome 7 gain AND whole chromosome 10 loss, or TERT promoter mutation)
- •Tumor that is in first recurrence following prior first-line radiation therapy (prior dose \>= 40 Gy)
- •Note: Prior temozolomide, prior tumor-treating fields, and/or Gliadel wafers (if placed at initial tumor resection) are allowed, but none of these are required
- •Unequivocal radiographic evidence of tumor progression by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan within 21 days prior to registration
- •Per radiation oncologist review of MRI within 21 days prior to registration, must have focus of progressive, contrast-enhancing tumor that is amenable to FSRT, defined as the following:
- •At least 1 cm x 1 cm contrast-enhancing tumor that is no greater than 4 cm in largest dimension
- •FSRT target is at least 0.5 cm from the optic chiasm and brainstem
- •Note, multifocal disease (i.e., other sites of tumor beyond the tumor being targeted for FSRT) is allowed if the above criteria are met for the tumor that is the proposed target for FSRT
- •Surgical cohort only (Phase II only):
- •Must be a candidate for repeat surgery (significant debulking or gross total resection of the contrast enhancing area) as determined by the neurosurgeon or multidisciplinary team
Exclusion Criteria
- •Known somatic tumor mutation in IDH1 or IDH2 gene. If not previously completed, sequencing of the IDH1 and IDH2 genes is not required to determine trial eligibility
- •Known germline DNA repair defect (mismatch repair deficiency, POLE mutation, e.g.). If not previously completed, germline sequencing is not required to determine trial eligibility
- •Diffuse leptomeningeal disease
- •Known contrast-enhancing tumor in brainstem or spinal cord. If not previously completed, spinal imaging is not required to determine trial eligibility
- •Patients with clinically significant mass effect or midline shift (e.g., 1-2 cm of midline shift)
- •Prior bevacizumab therapy
- •Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment has the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are excluded from this trial. Otherwise, patients with prior or concurrent malignancy are eligible
- •Patients with prior allogeneic bone marrow transplantation or prior solid organ transplantation
- •Prior treatment with anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-CTLA-4 therapeutic antibody or pathway-targeting agents
- •Treatment with systemic immunostimulatory agents (including, but not limited to, interferon \[IFN\]-alpha or interleukin \[IL\]-2) within 4 weeks prior to registration
Arms & Interventions
Group I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Starting 4 weeks from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial.
Intervention: Atezolizumab
Group I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Starting 4 weeks from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial.
Intervention: Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
Group I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Starting 4 weeks from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial.
Intervention: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Group I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Starting 4 weeks from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial.
Intervention: Tocilizumab
Group II, Arm I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-24 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Atezolizumab
Group II, Arm I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-24 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Biospecimen Collection
Group II, Arm I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-24 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Conventional Surgery
Group II, Arm I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-24 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
Group II, Arm I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-24 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Group II, Arm I (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-24 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Tocilizumab
Group II, Arm II (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3-5 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-42 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI and tumor tissue collection on study. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Atezolizumab
Group II, Arm II (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3-5 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-42 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI and tumor tissue collection on study. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Biospecimen Collection
Group II, Arm II (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3-5 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-42 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI and tumor tissue collection on study. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Conventional Surgery
Group II, Arm II (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3-5 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-42 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI and tumor tissue collection on study. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
Group II, Arm II (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3-5 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-42 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI and tumor tissue collection on study. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Group II, Arm II (tocilizumab, atezolizumab, FSRT, surgery)
Patients receive systemic treatment with atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Within 3-7 days, patients undergo FSRT for 3-5 fractions over 3-5 days. Within 7-14 days after FSRT, patients undergo surgery. Within 21-42 days from the first dose of systemic treatment, patients resume treatment with tocilizumab IV over 60 minutes with or without atezolizumab. Treatment repeats every 4 weeks for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI and tumor tissue collection on study. Patients undergo MRI throughout the trial, as well as blood sample and tumor tissue collection on study.
Intervention: Tocilizumab
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Dose-limiting toxicities (Safety Run-In)
Time Frame: Up to 1 post-fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FRST) cycle of systemic therapy for which dose-limiting toxicity is reached (1 cycle = 4 weeks)
Will be assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0.
Maximum-tolerated dose (Safety Run-In)
Time Frame: Up to 1 post-FRST cycle of systemic therapy for which dose-limiting toxicity is reached (1 cycle = 4 weeks)
Objective radiographic response rate (Phase II, Non-Surgical Cohort)
Time Frame: Up to 6 months from enrollment
Will be determined using modified Response Assessment in Neuro-oncology with the pretreatment magnetic resonance imaging as baseline. Frequencies and percent of responses will be provided for patients with measurable disease.
Secondary Outcomes
- Progression-free survival (Phase II, Non-Surgical Cohort)(From randomization to disease progression or death from any cause, assessed up to 2 years)
- Progression-free survival (PFS) (Phase II, Non-Surgical Cohort)(Time from study enrollment to disease progression or death from any cause, assessed up to 2 years)
- Incidence of adverse events (Surgical Cohort and Non-Surgical Cohort)(Up to 2 years)
- Overall survival (Phase II, Non-Surgical Cohort)(From study enrollment to death from any cause, assessed up to 2 years)
- Overall survival (Phase II, Surgical Cohort)(From study enrollment to death from any cause, assessed up to 2 years)