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5G-RUBY: Avutometinib and Defactinib in Malignant Brain Tumours

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
Glioblastoma Multiform (Grade IV Astrocytoma)
Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma, H3 G34-Mutant
Malignant Primary Gliomas
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06630260
Lead Sponsor
Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
Brief Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of avutometinib and defactinib and to determine the preliminary antitumour activity of avutometinib and defactinib administered at the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D). In the Phase 1b of this study parallel biomarker defined arms will be opened, initially in the relapsed GMB setting, enrolling 12 patients onto each arm. These patients will be treated with avutometinib and defactinib double therapy. Avutometinib will be administered orally at 3.2mg twice a week (e.g., on Monday / Thursday or Tuesday / Friday) with or without a meal. The total weekly dose of avutometinib is 6.4mg. Defactinib will be administered orally, at 200mg, twice a day within 30 min after a meal. The total daily dose of defactinib is 400mg.

Once a treatment in any biomarker arm has met the "GO" decision (≥3 successes/12 patients) for relapsed GBM in Phase 1b, that arm can progress to Phase 2. The primary objective of Phase 2 is to determine the antitumour activity of investigational agents administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours.

Detailed Description

The clinical trial will be divided into two parts: Phase 1b (proof of concept of hypothesis-driven biomarker-guided therapies) and Phase 2 (preliminary efficacy testing).

This is a study within Minderoo 5G: A Next Generation AGile Genomically Guided Glioma Modular Platform for proof-of-concept molecular hypothesis testing in patients with high grade malignant brain tumours.

5G-RUBY is a Bayesian multi-centre, multi-arm, open-label, adaptive, seamless Phase 1/2 trial of doublet combination of avutometinib and defactinib and triplet combination with temozolomide for patients with malignant brain tumours.

5G-RUBY will recruit patients with glioblastoma (GBM) into two molecularly-defined biomarker arms of patients who have tumours that harbour:

* Hyperactivating BRAF mutations or fusions predicted to be pathogenic by COSMIC

* NF1 loss

Each biomarker arm, within Phase 1, will have robust GO/ADAPT decision points, reviewed by the Safety Review Committee (SRC) to allow for both agility and clear direction for next steps. A 2-stage Bayesian adaptive design will be performed to assess preliminary efficacy.

In the Phase 1b of this study parallel biomarker defined arms will be opened, initially in the relapsed GMB setting, enrolling 12 patients onto each arm. These patients will be treated with avutometinib with a total weekly dose of 6.4mg, and defactinib with a total daily dose of 400mg.

Phase 2 efficacy testing will be undertaken in the front line adjuvant MRD setting. This can be either as double combination or in triple combination with temozolomide (concomitantly, or sequentially) depending on emerging data. Further details will be provided at once the SRC has assessed data from Phase 1 and formally opened Phase 2.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
182
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Phase 2AvutometinibThe Phase 2 part of the study will determine the antitumour activity of investigational agents administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours. Avutometinib and defactinib may be administered in combination with temozolomide (TMZ).
Phase 2DefactinibThe Phase 2 part of the study will determine the antitumour activity of investigational agents administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours. Avutometinib and defactinib may be administered in combination with temozolomide (TMZ).
Phase 1bAvutometinibThe Phase 1b will evaluate the safety and tolerability of combination of avutometinib and defactinib and determine its preliminary antitumour activity when administered at the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours.
Phase 2TemozolomideThe Phase 2 part of the study will determine the antitumour activity of investigational agents administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours. Avutometinib and defactinib may be administered in combination with temozolomide (TMZ).
Phase 1bDefactinibThe Phase 1b will evaluate the safety and tolerability of combination of avutometinib and defactinib and determine its preliminary antitumour activity when administered at the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Phase 1b - To evaluate the safety and tolerability of investigational agent in patients with malignant brain tumours12 months

To identify the incidence, nature and severity of adverse events and laboratory abnormalities, with severity determined according to NCI CTCAE v5.0

Phase 1b - To determine the preliminary antitumour activity of the investigational agent administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours12 months

Antitumour activity will be defined on the basis of the following outcomes. If any of the following occur, patients will be considered to have clinically benefitted:

For relapsed GBM:

Achievement of overall response of CR or PR per Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) within 6 months or Free of disease progression or death at 6 months

For front line unmethylated GBM (MRD):

• Progression-free survival (PFS)

Phase 2 - To determine the antitumour activity of investigational agent administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours9 months

Antitumour activity will be defined on the basis of the following outcomes:

Progression-free survival (PFS), defined as the time from enrolment to the first occurrence of disease progression or death from any cause (whichever occurs first), as determined by the investigator according to RANO Overall survival (OS), defined as the time from enrolment to death from any cause

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Phase 1b - To identify molecular determinants of response and antitumour activity of the investigational agent in patients with molecularly selected brain tumours12 months

Determine biomarkers of response, including but not limited to genomic, transcriptomic or immunological signatures from responders and non-responders.

Phase 2 - To identify molecular determinants of response and antitumour activity of the investigational agent in patients with molecularly selected brain tumours9 months

Determine biomarkers of response, including but not limited to genomic, transcriptomic or immunological signatures from responders and non-responders from archival tumour samples

Phase 2 - To assess changes in Quality of Life over time9 months

OS12, defined as the percentage of patients who remained free of death at 12 months from study enrolment

Phase 2 - To assess safety and tolerability of combination with TMZ when given as standard of care maintenance therapy9 months

To identify the incidence, nature and severity of adverse events and laboratory abnormalities, with severity determined according to NCI CTCAE v5.0

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Cambridge University Hospitals

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Royal Marsden Hospital - Drug Development Unit

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Sutton, United Kingdom

The Royal Marsden Hospital - Neuro-Oncology Unit

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Sutton, United Kingdom

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