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A Safety Study of MM-121 With Cetuximab and Irinotecan in Patients With Advanced Cancers

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Other Tumors With EGFR Dependence
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01451632
Lead Sponsor
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of escalating doses of the MM-121 plus cetuximab and the MM-121 plus cetuximab plus irinotecan combination.

Detailed Description

This study was a Phase 1 and pharmacologic dose-escalation trial of MM-121 plus cetuximab plus irinotecan. The study assessed the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of MM-121, cetuximab and irinotecan.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  • No standard options remaining
  • Adequate liver and kidney functions
  • 18 years of age or above
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of any secondary active cancer in the last 3 years.
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • History of severe allergic reactions or contraindications to cetuximab or irinotecan

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Part 1: MM-121 + cetuximabMM-121increasing doses of weekly MM-121 + weekly cetuximab
Part 2: MM-121 + cetuximab + irinotecanMM-121increasing doses of irinotecan + the Recommended Phase 2 Dose/Maximum Tolerated Dose (RP2D/MTD) of MM121 + cetuximab as determined in Part 1
Part 1: MM-121 + cetuximabCetuximabincreasing doses of weekly MM-121 + weekly cetuximab
Part 2: MM-121 + cetuximab + irinotecanIrinotecanincreasing doses of irinotecan + the Recommended Phase 2 Dose/Maximum Tolerated Dose (RP2D/MTD) of MM121 + cetuximab as determined in Part 1
Part 2: MM-121 + cetuximab + irinotecanCetuximabincreasing doses of irinotecan + the Recommended Phase 2 Dose/Maximum Tolerated Dose (RP2D/MTD) of MM121 + cetuximab as determined in Part 1
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Dose Escalation: To Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Escalating Doses of the MM-121 Plus Cetuximab and the MM-121 Plus Cetuximab Plus Irinotecan CombinationFrom date of first dose to 30 days after termination, the longest 48.1 weeks

To establish the safety of escalating doses of MM-121 in combination with cetuximab or in combination with cetuximab and irinotecan in order to determine the recommended phase 2 dose.. Dose-escalation conducted using standard 3+3 model to determine maximum tolerated dose. Reports of Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) were assessed to determine the MTD.

To Further Determine the Safety Parameters of the MM-121 + Cetuximab and MM-121 + Cetuximab + Irinotecan Combination by Determining the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of the Combination(s) (Via Recording of Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)): MM-121 DosesFrom date of first dose to 30 days after termination, the longest 48.1 weeks

Using a 3+3 dose escalation model, the maximum tolerated dose of each combination was determined by assessing dose-limiting toxicities in each cohort. RP2D = one dose lever lower than the MTD

Part 1:

Cohort 1: MM-121: 12 mg/kg MM-121 QW + Cetuximab: 400 mg/m2 loading dose/200 mg/m2 (400/200) QW maintenance Cohort 2a: MM-121: 20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400 / 200 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW Cohort 2b: MM-121: 12 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400 /250 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW Cohort 3a: MM-121: 40 mg/kg loading dose followed by 20 mg/kg IV QW (40/20) + Cetuximab: 400 / 200 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW Cohort 3b: MM-121 20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400 /250 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW Cohort 4: MM-121: 40/20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400 / 250 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW

Part 2:

Cohort 1: MM-121: 20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400/200 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW + Irinotecan: 180 mg/m2 IV Q2W Cohort 2: MM-121: 40 / 20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400/250 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW + Irinotecan: 180 mg/m2

To Further Determine the Safety Parameters of the MM-121 + Cetuximab and MM-121 + Cetuximab + Irinotecan Combination by Determining the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of the Combination(s): Cetuximab and IrinotecanFrom date of first dose to 30 days after termination, the longest 48.1 weeks

Using a 3+3 dose escalation model, the maximum tolerated dose of each combination was determined by assessing dose-limiting toxicities in each cohort. RP2D = one dose lever lower than the MTD

Part 1:

Cohort 1: MM-121: 12 mg/kg MM-121 QW + Cetuximab: 400 mg/m2 loading dose/200 mg/m2 (400/200) QW maintenance Cohort 2a: MM-121: 20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400 / 200 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW Cohort 2b: MM-121: 12 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400 /250 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW Cohort 3a: MM-121: 40 mg/kg loading dose followed by 20 mg/kg IV QW (40/20) + Cetuximab: 400 / 200 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW Cohort 3b: MM-121 20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400 /250 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW Cohort 4: MM-121: 40/20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400 / 250 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW

Part 2:

Cohort 1: MM-121: 20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400/200 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW + Irinotecan: 180 mg/m2 IV Q2W Cohort 2: MM-121: 40 / 20 mg/kg IV QW + Cetuximab: 400/250 mg/m2 maintenance IV QW + Irinotecan: 180 mg/m2

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Objective Response RatePatients were assessed for objective response from time of first dose through treatment termination, the longest treatment duration being 48.1 weeks

To determine the number of patients reporting an objective response using RECIST v 1.1 where a Partial Response (PR) is defined as \>20% decrease in tumor burden from baseline and a Complete Response (CR) is defined as complete disappearance from tumor burden from baseline. Objective Response is presented as the total # patients with PR or CR.

Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-121Collections taken for all patients at Cycle 1, Week 1 at pre-infusion, at the end of the infusion, and 2.5, 4, 6 and 24 hours after starting the infusion of MM-121

Pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation was performed on plasma samples obtained weekly for the first six weeks of the study and then on day 1 of each additional cycle to assess pre-treatment trough concentrations of MM-121. Non-compartmental analysis (NCA) was performed to calculate standard PK parameters, including the AUClast. Serum levels of MM-121 were measured at a central lab using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Data is presented per dose level of MM-121 (12 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, or 40/20 mg/kg) and per study part (Part 1 or Part 2)

ImmunogenicitySamples were collected for all patients pre-dose on all cycles for duration of treatment, the longest of which was 48.1 weeks, and a collection was made post-infusion in any case of infusion reaction

Samples were collected to determine the presence of an immunologic reaction to MM-121 (i.e. human anti-human antibodies).

PharmacokineticsCollections taken for all patients at Cycle 1, Week 1 at pre-infusion, at the end of the infusion, and 2.5, 4, 6 and 24 hours after starting the infusion of MM-121

Pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation was performed on plasma samples obtained weekly for the first six weeks of the study and then on day 1 of each additional cycle to assess pre-treatment trough concentrations of MM-121. Non-compartmental analysis (NCA) was performed to calculate standard PK parameters, including the maximum observed concentration (Cmax). Serum levels of MM-121 were measured at a central lab using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Data is presented per dose level of MM-121 (12 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, or 40/20 mg/kg) and per study part (Part 1 or Part 2)

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