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A study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the combination of durvalumab with azacitidine to treat a cancer of the bone marrow, causing cancer cell proliferation and improper normal blood cell production.

A Randomized Multicenter, Open-label, Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Azacitidine Subcutaneous in Combination With Durvalumab (MEDI4736) in Previously Untreated Subjects with Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) or in Elderly (= 65 years) Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Subjects Not Eligible for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) - FUSION HR MDS/ELDERLY AML 001 STUDY

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2015-003596-30-GB
Enrollment
182
Registered
2016-01-20
Start date
2016-05-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-10-06

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Conditions

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) MedDRA version: 21.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10000886 Term: Acute myeloid leukemia System Organ Class: 100000004864 MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: HLT Classification code 10028536 Term: Myelodysplastic syndromes System Organ Class: 100000004851

Interventions

Sponsors

Celgene International II Sàrl
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: For both cohorts: 1. Subject must understand and voluntarily sign an ICF prior to any study-related assessments/procedures being conducted. 2. Have an ECOG performance status of 0, 1, or 2. 3. Female subjects of childbearing potential may participate, providing they meet the following conditions: a. Have 2 negative pregnancy tests as verified by the Investigator prior to starting any IP therapy: serum pregnancy test at screening and negative serum or urine pregnancy test (Investigator’s discretion) within 72 hours prior to starting treatment with IP (Cycle 1, Day 1). They must agree to ongoing pregnancy testing during the course of the study (before beginning each subsequent cycle of treatment), and after the last dose of any IP. This applies even if the subject practices complete abstinence from heterosexual contact. b. Agree to practice true abstinence (which must be reviewed on a monthly basis and source documented) or agree to the use of a highly effective method of contraception from 28 days prior to starting durvalumab or azacitidine, and must agree to continue using such precautions while taking durvalumab or azacitidine (including dose interruptions) and for up to 90 days after the last dose of durvalumab or azacitidine. Cessation of contraception after this point should be discussed with a responsible physician. c. Agree to abstain from breastfeeding during study participation and for at least 90 days after the last dose of IP. d. Refrain from egg cell donation while taking durvalumab and for at least 90 days after the last dose of durvalumab. 4. Male subject must: a. Either practice true abstinence from heterosexual contact (which must be reviewed on a monthly basis) or agree to avoid fathering a child, to use highly effective methods of contraception, male condom plus spermicide during sexual contact with a pregnant female or a female of childbearing potential (even if he has undergone a successful vasectomy) from starting dose of IP (Cycle 1 Day 1), including dose interruptions through 90 days after receipt of the last dose of durvalumab or azacitidine. b. Refrain from semen or sperm donation while taking IP and for at least 90 days after the last dose of IP. 5. Understand and voluntarily sign a biomarker-specific component of the informed consent form prior to any study-related procedures conducted. 6. Willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements. MDS Cohort: 7. Age = 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent form. 8. Central confirmation of diagnosis of previously untreated primary or secondary MDS as per WHO classification. Results of central pathology review are required prior to receiving the first dose of IP. 9. Central confirmation of the categorization of the MDS risk classification, as per the IPSS-R Intermediate risk with >10% blasts or poor or very poor cytogenetics, or IPSS-R High or Very High risk (Results of central pathology review required prior to receiving the first dose of IP). AML Cohort: 10. Age = 65 years at the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF). 11. Central confirmation of diagnosis of one of the following untreated AML as per WHO classification: · Newly diagnosed, histologically confirmed de novo AML (bone marrow blasts = 20%), or · AML secondary to prior MDS, or · AML secondary to exposure to potentially leukemogenic therapies or agents (eg, radiation therapy, alkylating agents, topoisomerase II inhibitors) with the primary m

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: For both cohorts: 1. Prior hematopoietic stem cell transplant. 2. Considered eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allogeneic or autologous). 3. Prior exposure to azacitidine, decitabine or prior exposure to the investigational oral formulation of decitabine, or other oral azacitidine derivative. 4. Inaspirable bone marrow. 5. Use of any of the following within 28 days prior to the first dose of IP: · Thrombopoiesis-stimulating agents · Any hematopoietic growth factors · Any investigational agents within 28 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of initiating study treatment 6. Prior history of malignancies, (except MDS for AML subjects), unless the subject has been free of the disease for = 2 years. However, subjects with the following history/concurrent conditions are allowed: · Basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin · Carcinoma in situ of the cervix · Carcinoma in situ of the breast · Incidental histologic finding of prostate cancer. 7. Pregnant or breast-feeding females or females who intend to become pregnant during study participation. 8. Subject has active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders within the past 3 years prior to the start of treatment. The following are exceptions to this criterion: · Subjects with vitiligo or alopecia; · Subjects with hypothyroidism stable on hormone replacement for = 3 months prior to signing the ICF; or · Subjects with psoriasis not requiring systemic treatment 9. Significant active cardiac disease within the previous 6 months prior to signing the ICF 10. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness. 11. Known HIV or HCV infection, or evidence of active HBV infection. 12.Known or suspected hypersensitivity to azacitidine, mannitol, or durvalumab, its constituents, or to any other humanized mAb. 13. Any significant medical condition, laboratory abnormality, or psychiatric illness that would prevent the subject from participating in the study. 14. Any condition including the presence of laboratory abnormalities, which places the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study. 15. Prior anti-CTLA-4, PD-1, or PD-L1 or other immune checkpoint mAb exposure. 16. Other investigational mAbs within 6 months prior to first dose of IP. 17. Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 14 days prior to the first dose of IP. The following are exceptions: · Intranasal, inhaled, topical, or local steroid injections · Systemic corticosteroids at physiologic doses not to exceed 10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent · Steroids as premedication for hypersensitivity reactions 18. History of primary immunodeficiency. 19. Receipt of live, attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of IP. 20. Unwilling or unable to complete subject reported outcome assessments without assistance or with minimal assistance from trained site personnel and/or caregiver. 21. Subjects who have had clinical evidence of CNS or pulmonary leukostasis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, or CNS leukemia. 22. Presence of advanced malignant hepatic tumors. 23. Any of the following laboratory abnormalities: · AST/SGOT or ALT/SGPT > 2.5 × ULN · Serum total bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN. Higher levels are acceptable if these can be attributed to active red blood cell precursor destruction within the bone marrow. Subjects are excluded if there is evidence of autoimmune hemolytic anemia manifested as a corrected reticulocyte count of > 2% with either a positive Coombs’

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: Evaluate the efficacy of subcutaneous (sc) azacitidine in combination with durvalumab as compared with subcutaneous azacitidine alone in the defined study population.;Secondary Objective: Safety: Assess the safety and tolerability of subcutaneous (sc) azacitidine in combination with durvalumab compared with subcutaneous azacitidine alone in the defined study population. Pharmacokinetics: To assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) of durvalumab when given in combination with subcutaneous azacitidine in the defined study population.;Primary end point(s): MDS Cohort: - Overall response rate (defined as CR, PR, mCR and/or HI) using the IWG 2006 response criteria for MDS AML Cohort: - Overall response rate (CR or CRi) based on modified IWG 2003 response criteria for AML;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: IWG Response Assessment based on IWG criteria for MDS and modified IWG criteria for AML is to be performed every 3 cycles of treatment during the first 6 treatment cycles. Subjects who continue beyond Cycle 6 will have IWG response assessment following every 3 treatment cycles. The assessment must be performed prior to beginning Day 1 procedures for the subsequent treatment cycle (Cycle 4, 7, 10, etc).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): MDS Cohort: 1- Time to response 2- Relapse-free survival 3- Cytogenetic response 4- Progression-free survival (PFS) 5- Duration of response 6- Time to AML transformation 7- Transformation to AML AML Cohort: 1- Time to response 2- Relapse-free survival 3- Complete cytogenetic response (CyCR) 4- Hematologic Improvement Rate 5- Duration of response Phase 2: Both Cohorts: 1- Safety 2- Overall survival 3- One-year survival 4- PK parameters;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: MDS 1-C1D1 to CR,PR or mCR 2-CR,PR or mCR until relapse,death or loss to FU 3-C1D1 to documentation of CyCR or partial cytogenetic response 4-C1D1 to progression or death 5-CR,PR or mCR until relapse or PD 6-C1D1 until date of transformation to AML 7-Ongoing AML 1-C1D1 to response 2-CR or CRi until relapse,death or loss to FU 3-C1D1 until CyCR 4-C1D1 to rate of Neutrophil response+Eythroid response+Platelet response 5-Time from first CR/CRi until relapse, PD or death Both 1-Ongoing incl FU 2-C1D1 to death 3-Prob of survival at 1 year from randomisation 4-C1D1 end of infusion;C2D1 preinfusion(-90m to -5m prior to dose);C4D1 preinfusion(-90m to -5m prior to dose) and end of infusion;C6D1 preinfusion(-90m to -5m prior to dose);Safety FU (90d after last dose of MEDI4736)

Countries

Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

Public ContactClinicalTrialDisclosure

Celgene Corporation

ClinicalTrialDisclosure@celgene.com+1913709 6862

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026