A Phase 1 in Patients With HLA-A*0201+ and WT1+ Recurrent/Metastatic Cancers
- Conditions
- Pancreatic CancerColorectal CancerGastric CancerOvarian Cancer
- Interventions
- Drug: CUE-102
- Registration Number
- NCT05360680
- Lead Sponsor
- Cue Biopharma
- Brief Summary
This is a Phase 1, open-label, 2-part, multi-center study evaluating the safety, tolerability, PK, pharmacodynamics (PD), immunogenicity, and antitumor activity of CUE-102 intravenous (IV) monotherapy in HLA-A\*0201 positive patients with WT1 positive recurrent/metastatic solid tumors who have failed conventional therapies.
- Detailed Description
CUE-102 is a novel fusion protein developed for the treatment of patients with WT1-positive malignancies by selective engagement and expansion of tumor antigen-specific T cells that should allow for increased potential for anti-cancer efficacy and reduced toxicity relative to non-targeted forms of immunotherapy that result in systemic activation of the immune system.
The goal of Part A is to characterize the safety, tolerability, and biological effects of CUE-102.
The goal of Part B is to expand the safety and immune activity data at the RP2D identified in Part A, and to evaluate antitumor activity at this dose.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 52
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Ability to provide informed consent and documentation of informed consent prior to initiation of any study-related tests or procedures that are not part of standard of care for the patient's disease.
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Age ≥18 years old
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Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1
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Life expectancy ≥12 weeks
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Measurable disease as per RECIST 1.1 and documented by CT and/or MRI.
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All tumors must have histologically or cytologically confirmed cancer diagnosis
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Patients must have any of the following cancers to be eligible:
A. Colorectal cancer
- Histologically or cytologically documented adenocarcinoma of colon or rectum at the time of initial presentation
- Metastatic or locally advanced/unresectable disease
- Documented disease progression after the last administration of standard therapies or intolerance to at least 2 prior systemic treatment regimens (CUE-102 will be 3rd line therapy or greater).
B. Gastric cancer (including gastroesophageal junction)
- Histologically or cytologically documented gastric cancer at the time of initial presentation
- Metastatic or locally advanced/unresectable disease
- Documented disease progression after last administration of standard therapies or intolerance to standard therapies. (CUE-102 will be 2nd line therapy or greater).
C. Pancreatic cancer
- Histologically or cytologically documented pancreatic adenocarcinoma at the time of initial presentation
- Patients with metastatic or locally advanced/unresectable disease.
- Prior systemic treatment must include either a fluoropyrimidine-based or gemcitabine-based regimen in either the (neo)adjuvant or relapsed setting. (CUE-102 will be 2nd line therapy or greater).
D. Ovarian cancer
- Histologically or cytologically documented ovarian cancer at the time of initial presentation
- Metastatic or locally advanced/unresectable disease, with documented disease progression after last administration of standard therapies or intolerance to standard therapies.
- Prior systemic treatment must include a platinum-based regimen. (CUE-102 will be 2nd line therapy or greater).
- For patients determined to have platinum-sensitive disease, treatment with a second platinum-based combination regimen +/- bevacizumab should be considered prior to treatment with CUE-102 (CUE-102 will be 3rd line therapy or greater).
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Patient must have HLA-A*0201 genotype as determined by genomic testing.
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Patient must have histologically and/or cytologically proven tumor(s) that is WT1 positive.
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Acceptable laboratory parameters.
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Female patients of childbearing potential must agree to use acceptable contraceptive measures from the time of main study consent through 90 days after discontinuation of study drug administration.
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Non-vasectomized male patients with partners of childbearing potential must use barrier contraception from the time of main study consent through 90 days after discontinuation of study drug.
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Patients who have previously received an immune CPI (e.g., anti-programmed cell death ligand 1 (anti PD-L1), anti-programmed cell death 1 (anti-PD-1), anti-cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 [CTLA-4]) prior to enrollment must have toxicities related to the CPI resolved to CTCAE ≤ Grade 1 or baseline (level prior to the CPI) to be eligible for enrollment. Patients who have experienced CPI-related endocrinopathies (e.g., diabetes, adrenal insufficiency) may participate if endocrinopathies are controlled (CTCAE ≤ Grade 1) with endocrinology support and appropriate repletion. Note: Patients who experienced previous hypothyroidism toxicity on a CPI are eligible to enter study regardless of CTCAE grade resolution as long as the patient is well controlled on thyroid replacement hormone.
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Female patients who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the course of the trial
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Female patients who are breastfeeding
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Patients with symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases must have been treated, be asymptomatic, and not have any of the following at the time of enrollment:
- Need for concurrent treatment for the CNS disease (e.g., surgery, radiation, corticosteroids >10 mg prednisone/day or equivalent)
- Progression of CNS metastases on CT or MRI for at least 28 days after last day of prior therapy for the CNS metastases
- Concurrent leptomeningeal disease or cord compression.
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Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years (i.e., with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs). Replacement therapy (e.g., thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency) is not considered a form of systemic treatment and is permitted.
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History of prior allogeneic bone marrow, stem-cell, or solid organ transplantation
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Treatment with any systemic anti-neoplastic therapy, or investigational therapy within the 14 days (or 28 days, for antibody drugs), before the first dose of CUE-102.
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Treatment with radiation therapy within 14 days before the first dose of CUE-102
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Treatment with corticosteroids (> 10 mg per day prednisone or equivalent) or other immune suppressive drugs within 14 days before the first dose of CUE-102. Steroids for topical, ophthalmic, inhaled, or nasal administration are permitted. Physiological replacement with up to a maximum dose of 5 mg equivalence of prednisone per day is permitted.
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History of clinically significant cardiovascular disease
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Clinically significant pulmonary compromise (e.g., requirement for supplemental oxygen)
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Clinically significant gastrointestinal (GI) disorders
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Patients who experienced the following immune CPI-related AEs are ineligible even if the AE resolved to ≤ Grade 1 or baseline:
- ≥ Grade 3 ocular AE
- Changes in liver function tests that met the criteria for Hy's Law (> 3× ULN of either ALT/AST with concurrent > 2× ULN of total bilirubin (total and direct) and without alternate etiology)
- ≥ Grade 3 neurologic toxicity
- ≥ Grade 3 colitis
- ≥ Grade 3 renal toxicity
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Evidence of active viral, bacterial, or systemic fungal infection requiring parenteral treatment within 7 days before the first dose of CUE-102.
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No known history of infection or positive test for HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, testing prior to enrollment is not required unless mandated by local authority
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Second primary invasive malignancy that has not been in remission for > 2 years.
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History of trauma or major surgery within 28 days before the first dose of CUE-102
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Any serious underlying medical or psychiatric condition that would impair the ability of the patient to receive or tolerate the planned treatment at the investigational site
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Known hypersensitivity to recombinant proteins, polysorbate 80 or any excipient contained in the drug formulation for CUE-102
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Vaccination with any live virus vaccine within 28 days before the first dose of CUE-102. Inactivated annual influenza vaccination is allowed.
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Dementia or altered mental status that would preclude understanding and rendering of informed consent
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Active or history of significant alcohol or other substance abuse within 1 year before the first dose of CUE-102
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SEQUENTIAL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description CUE-102 (2 mg/kg) Dose Escalation CUE-102 CUE-102 (2 mg/kg) Monotherapy IV infusion every 3 weeks for up to 2 years CUE-102 Dose Expansion at Determined RP2D CUE-102 Dose expansion of CUE-102 at determined RP2D Monotherapy IV infusion every 3 weeks for up to 2 years CUE-102 (1mg/kg) Dose Escalation CUE-102 CUE-102 (1 mg/kg) Monotherapy IV infusion every 3 weeks for up to 2 years CUE-102 (4 mg/kg) Dose Escalation CUE-102 CUE-102 (4 mg/kg) Monotherapy IV infusion every 3 weeks for up to 2 years CUE-102 (8 mg/kg) Dose Escalation CUE-102 CUE-102 (8 mg/kg) Monotherapy IV infusion every 3 weeks for up to 2 years
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Serum PK Cmax for CUE-102 Up to 2 years Maximum serum concentration (Cmax) of CUE-102.
Serum PK AUC for CUE-102 Up to 2 years Area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of CUE-102.
Serum PK T1/2 for CUE-102 Up to 2 years Terminal half-life (T1/2) of CUE-102.
Dose Limiting Toxicity 21 Days Evaluate dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) during the first cycle of treatment with CUE-102, and to establish a recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D)
Maximum Tolerated Dose 21 Days Evaluate maximum tolerated dose (MTD) to establish a recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Safety and Tolerability of CUE-102 Assessed by NCI CTCAE v5.0 Up to 2 years To evaluate safety and tolerability of CUE-102 using NCI CTCAE v5.0.
Antitumor Duration of Response with Treatment of CUE-102 Up to 2 years To evaluate antitumor duration of response of CUE-102 by RECIST 1.1
Immune Response Assessed by WW1 Tetramer-Positive T cell Lymphocytes Up to 2 years To evaluate the potential for immune response after treatment with CUE-102 using assessment of number of WT1 tetramer-positive T cell lymphocytes.
Antitumor Response Rate with Treatment of CUE-102 Up to 2 years To evaluate antitumor response rate of CUE-102 by RECIST 1.1
Immune Response Assessed by CTL Markers of Activation Up to 2 years To evaluate the potential for immune response after treatment with CUE-102 using assessment of cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) markers of activation
Antitumor Clinical Benefit Rate with Treatment of CUE-102 Up to 2 years To evaluate antitumor clinical benefit rate of CUE-102 by RECIST 1.1
Overall Survival with Treatment of CUE-102 From First CUE-102 to Date of Death To evaluate overall survival after treatment with CUE-102
Progression-Free Survival with Treatment of CUE-102 Up to 2 years To evaluate antitumor progression-free survival of CUE-102 by RECIST 1.1
Trial Locations
- Locations (15)
Stanford Advanced Medicine Cancer Center
🇺🇸Palo Alto, California, United States
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States
Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLC
🇺🇸Tacoma, Washington, United States
Winship Cancer Institute
🇺🇸Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Johns Hopkins University
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Gabrail Cancer Center
🇺🇸Canton, Ohio, United States
Carolina BioOncology Institute
🇺🇸Huntersville, North Carolina, United States
Cleveland Medical Center (University Hospitals)
🇺🇸Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Mayo Clinic
🇺🇸Phoenix, Arizona, United States
MD Anderson Cancer Center
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States
Mayo Clinic - Rochester
🇺🇸Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Carol G. Simon Cancer Center - Morristown Medical Center
🇺🇸Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Moffitt Cancer Center
🇺🇸Tampa, Florida, United States
Carbone Cancer Center
🇺🇸Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Montefiore Medical Center
🇺🇸Bronx, New York, United States