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Phase I Safety Study of the Drug MM-121 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Resisting Ordinary Treatment

A Phase I and Pharmocologic Study of MM-121 in Patients With Refractory Advanced Solid Tumors

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00734305
Enrollment
44
Registered
2008-08-14
Start date
2008-07-31
Completion date
2013-09-30
Last updated
2016-09-01

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Conditions

Advanced Solid Tumors

Keywords

cancer, solid tumors, oncology, Phase I, ErbB3, HER3, (erbB-3, HER-3)

Brief summary

This study was a Phase 1 and pharmacologic open-labeled dose-escalation trial using a 3+3 design to determine maximum tolerated dose/recommended Phase 2 dose.

Detailed description

Successive cohorts of three or more patients were treated at escalating doses until a maximum tolerated dose/recommended phase 2 dose was identified. The study initially explored a dosing schedule every 7-days, which may have been modified to longer intervals under certain circumstances but did not expand to more than weekly. When the maximum tolerated dose/recommended Phase 2 dose was identified, an Expansion Cohort was enrolled at that dose to further characterize safety and to explore pharmacodynamic endpoints. There were 3 sites that participated.

Interventions

DRUGMM-121

Dose escalation Frequency - once weekly

Sponsors

Sanofi
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced solid tumors that have recurred or progressed following standard therapy, or that have not responded to standard therapy, or for which there is no standard therapy, or who are not candidates for standard therapy * Patients must be \> 18 years of age * Patients or their legal representatives must be able to understand and sign an informed consent form * Patients must have evaluable or measurable tumor(s) * Patients must be recovered from the effects of any prior surgery, radiotherapy or other antineoplastic therapy. Up to CTCAE Grade 1 is acceptable for patients with known peripheral neuropathy. * Women of childbearing potential as well as fertile men and their partners must agree to abstain from sexual intercourse or to use an effective form of contraception during the study and for 90 days following the last dose of MM-121 (an effective form of contraception is an oral contraceptive or a double barrier method) In addition, patients to be enrolled the Expansion Cohort must have/be: * Advanced/metastatic breast cancer with histological/cytological documentation of ER-, PR-, Her2/neu non-over-expressing breast cancer (triple negative breast cancer); OR, * Patients must have advanced/metastatic breast cancer with histologically or cytologically confirmed ER+ and/or PR+, Her2/neu non-over-expxressing OR, * Patients must have advanced/metastatic histological confirmation of epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer or primary peritoneal cancer; OR, * Additional tumor types such as metastatic colorectal, advanced non small cell lung cancer, and others may be considered on a per-patient basis * Tumor tissue amenable to biopsy * Platelet counts, partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and international normalized ratio (INR) within normal limits. * Willing to undergo tumor biopsy twice (once before and once after treatment with MM-121) * Blocks of archived formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, unstained tumor tissue available for submission. Patients with no available archived tumor tissue available must receive Sponsor approval prior to enrollment.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients for whom potentially curative antineoplastic therapy is available * Patients who are pregnant or lactating * Patients with an active infection or with an unexplained fever \> 38.5°C during screening visits or on the first scheduled day of dosing. (At the discretion of the investigator, patients with tumor fever may be enrolled.) * Patients with untreated and/or symptomatic CNS malignancies (primary or metastatic); patients with CNS metastases who have undergone surgery or radiotherapy, whose disease is stable, and who have been on a stable dose of corticosteroids for at least 2 weeks prior to the first scheduled day of dosing will be eligible for the trial * NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure or LVEF \< 55% * Known HIV, hepatitis B or C (active, previously treated or both)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Objective Response Rate and DurationTime from first dose to date of progression, with a median of 7.1 weeksTo determine the number of patients reporting an objective response using RECIST v 1.1 where a Partial Response is defined as a \>20% decrease in tumor burden from baseline and a Complete Response is defined as complete disappearance of tumor burden from baseline. Duration of response is defined as the length of time in weeks from observation of response until progression. NOTE: because no patients experienced an objective response as shown below, duration of response is not presented. No duration of response could be measured.
Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose Dependent on Reports of Dose-limiting ToxicitiesFrom date of first dose to 30 days after termination, the longest 47 weeksUsing a 3+3 dose escalation model, the maximum tolerated dose was determined by assessing dose-limiting toxicities in each cohort from cohort 1-6. Cohort 1 began at 3.2 mg/kg IV QW and the dose escalated in separate cohorts from 6 mg/kg IV QW, 10 mg/kg IV QW, 15 mg/kg IV QW, 20 mg/kg IV QW, to the highest scheduled testing dose at 40 mg/kg one-time loading dose on cycle 1, week 1 followed by 20 mg/kg IV QW maintenance doses. If 3 patients were treated and passed the observation window, escalation to the next cohort was initiated. If a DLT was reported, 3-4 additional patients were enrolled and observed. If a DLT was observed in the expanded cohort, this dose was considered to be the maximum tolerated dose. The maximum tolerated dose was defined at the cohort in which two dose-limiting toxicities were observed, or as the highest target dose tested in the absence of DLTs. The determined MTD was considered the Recommended Phase 2 Dose and was used to open the expansion cohort.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To Describe the Dose-limiting Toxicity of MM-121 as a MonotherapyFrom date of first dose to 30 days after termination, the longest 47 weeksTo establish the safety of escalating doses of MM-121 administered as a monotherapy 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 be used for the expansion cohort. DLTs were not measured in the Expansion Cohort.
To Determine the Pharmacokinetic and Immunogenicity Parameters of MM-121At Cycle 1, Week 1 pre-treatment, at the end of the infusion, and 2, 4, 8, 24, 48 and 72 hours after starting the infusion; pre-dose collections on Cycle 1, Week 2 and Cycle 2, Week 1 for all patientsPharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation was performed on plasma samples obtained weekly for the first cycle of the study and then on day 1 of each additional cycle to assess pre-treatment trough concentrations of MM-121. The maximum observed concentration (Cmax) is presented and was calculated usig Non-compartmental analysis (NCA). 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 (3.2 mg/kg, 6 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 15 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, 40/20 mg/kg). Immunogenicity data is not available.
To Determine the Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-121At Cycle 1, Week 1 pre-treatment, at the end of the infusion, and 2, 4, 8, 24, 48 and 72 hours after starting the infusion; pre-dose collections on Cycle 1, Week 2 and Cycle 2, Week 1 for all patientsPharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation was performed on plasma samples obtained weekly for the first cycle of the study and then on day 1 of each additional cycle to assess pre-treatment trough concentrations of MM-121. The AUC is presented and was calculated usig Non-compartmental analysis (NCA). 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 (3.2 mg/kg, 6 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 15 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, 40/20 mg/kg).

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
MM-121 Dose Escalation
MM-121: Dose escalation Frequency - once weekly IV
25
MM-121 Expansion Cohort
Expansion cohort at recommended phase 2 dose
18
Total43

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMM-121 Dose EscalationTotalMM-121 Expansion Cohort
Age, Continuous61.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.82
59.85 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.45
58.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.08
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
24 Participants41 Participants17 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants3 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
23 Participants40 Participants17 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
25 participants43 participants18 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants27 Participants15 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
13 Participants16 Participants3 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
43 / 43
serious
Total, serious adverse events
14 / 43

Outcome results

Primary

Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose Dependent on Reports of Dose-limiting Toxicities

Using a 3+3 dose escalation model, the maximum tolerated dose was determined by assessing dose-limiting toxicities in each cohort from cohort 1-6. Cohort 1 began at 3.2 mg/kg IV QW and the dose escalated in separate cohorts from 6 mg/kg IV QW, 10 mg/kg IV QW, 15 mg/kg IV QW, 20 mg/kg IV QW, to the highest scheduled testing dose at 40 mg/kg one-time loading dose on cycle 1, week 1 followed by 20 mg/kg IV QW maintenance doses. If 3 patients were treated and passed the observation window, escalation to the next cohort was initiated. If a DLT was reported, 3-4 additional patients were enrolled and observed. If a DLT was observed in the expanded cohort, this dose was considered to be the maximum tolerated dose. The maximum tolerated dose was defined at the cohort in which two dose-limiting toxicities were observed, or as the highest target dose tested in the absence of DLTs. The determined MTD was considered the Recommended Phase 2 Dose and was used to open the expansion cohort.

Time frame: From date of first dose to 30 days after termination, the longest 47 weeks

Population: All participants in the 6 cohorts of dose escalation

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Dose Escalation: Cohort 1Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose Dependent on Reports of Dose-limiting Toxicities40 mg/kg
Primary

Objective Response Rate and Duration

To determine the number of patients reporting an objective response using RECIST v 1.1 where a Partial Response is defined as a \>20% decrease in tumor burden from baseline and a Complete Response is defined as complete disappearance of tumor burden from baseline. Duration of response is defined as the length of time in weeks from observation of response until progression. NOTE: because no patients experienced an objective response as shown below, duration of response is not presented. No duration of response could be measured.

Time frame: Time from first dose to date of progression, with a median of 7.1 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Dose Escalation: Cohort 1Objective Response Rate and Duration0 participants with objective response
Dose Escalation: Cohort 2Objective Response Rate and Duration0 participants with objective response
Dose Escalation: Cohort 3Objective Response Rate and Duration0 participants with objective response
Dose Escalation: Cohort 4Objective Response Rate and Duration0 participants with objective response
Dose Escalation: Cohort 5Objective Response Rate and Duration0 participants with objective response
Dose Escalation: Cohort 6Objective Response Rate and Duration0 participants with objective response
MM-121 Expansion CohortObjective Response Rate and Duration0 participants with objective response
Secondary

To Describe the Dose-limiting Toxicity of MM-121 as a Monotherapy

To establish the safety of escalating doses of MM-121 administered as a monotherapy 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 be used for the expansion cohort. DLTs were not measured in the Expansion Cohort.

Time frame: From date of first dose to 30 days after termination, the longest 47 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Dose Escalation: Cohort 1To Describe the Dose-limiting Toxicity of MM-121 as a Monotherapy1 participants reporting DLTs
Dose Escalation: Cohort 2To Describe the Dose-limiting Toxicity of MM-121 as a Monotherapy0 participants reporting DLTs
Dose Escalation: Cohort 3To Describe the Dose-limiting Toxicity of MM-121 as a Monotherapy0 participants reporting DLTs
Dose Escalation: Cohort 4To Describe the Dose-limiting Toxicity of MM-121 as a Monotherapy0 participants reporting DLTs
Dose Escalation: Cohort 5To Describe the Dose-limiting Toxicity of MM-121 as a Monotherapy0 participants reporting DLTs
Dose Escalation: Cohort 6To Describe the Dose-limiting Toxicity of MM-121 as a Monotherapy0 participants reporting DLTs
Secondary

To Determine the Pharmacokinetic and Immunogenicity Parameters of MM-121

Pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation was performed on plasma samples obtained weekly for the first cycle of the study and then on day 1 of each additional cycle to assess pre-treatment trough concentrations of MM-121. The maximum observed concentration (Cmax) is presented and was calculated usig Non-compartmental analysis (NCA). 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 (3.2 mg/kg, 6 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 15 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, 40/20 mg/kg). Immunogenicity data is not available.

Time frame: At Cycle 1, Week 1 pre-treatment, at the end of the infusion, and 2, 4, 8, 24, 48 and 72 hours after starting the infusion; pre-dose collections on Cycle 1, Week 2 and Cycle 2, Week 1 for all patients

Population: All patients. NOTE: There are 22 patients included in the final cohort (4 patients in dose escalation portion Cohort 6 + 18 patients in Expansion Cohort), as PK analysis was performed per dose level and not per cohort. Cohort 6 and the Expansion Cohort were administered the same dose, and therefore the analysis reflects all 22 patients.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Dose Escalation: Cohort 1To Determine the Pharmacokinetic and Immunogenicity Parameters of MM-12178.1 ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 16.7
Dose Escalation: Cohort 2To Determine the Pharmacokinetic and Immunogenicity Parameters of MM-121291 ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 42.4
Dose Escalation: Cohort 3To Determine the Pharmacokinetic and Immunogenicity Parameters of MM-121410 ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 40.7
Dose Escalation: Cohort 4To Determine the Pharmacokinetic and Immunogenicity Parameters of MM-121409 ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 17
Dose Escalation: Cohort 5To Determine the Pharmacokinetic and Immunogenicity Parameters of MM-121518 ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 26.2
Dose Escalation: Cohort 6To Determine the Pharmacokinetic and Immunogenicity Parameters of MM-121836 ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 23.9
Secondary

To Determine the Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-121

Pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation was performed on plasma samples obtained weekly for the first cycle of the study and then on day 1 of each additional cycle to assess pre-treatment trough concentrations of MM-121. The AUC is presented and was calculated usig Non-compartmental analysis (NCA). 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 (3.2 mg/kg, 6 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 15 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, 40/20 mg/kg).

Time frame: At Cycle 1, Week 1 pre-treatment, at the end of the infusion, and 2, 4, 8, 24, 48 and 72 hours after starting the infusion; pre-dose collections on Cycle 1, Week 2 and Cycle 2, Week 1 for all patients

Population: All patients. NOTE: There are 22 patients included in the final cohort (4 patients in dose escalation portion Cohort 6 + 18 patients in Expansion Cohort), as PK analysis was performed per dose level and not per cohort. Cohort 6 and the Expansion Cohort were administered the same dose, and therefore the analysis reflects all 22 patients.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Dose Escalation: Cohort 1To Determine the Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-1214850 hr* ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 24.5
Dose Escalation: Cohort 2To Determine the Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-12114800 hr* ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 43.8
Dose Escalation: Cohort 3To Determine the Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-12124000 hr* ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 40.4
Dose Escalation: Cohort 4To Determine the Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-12128100 hr* ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 19.9
Dose Escalation: Cohort 5To Determine the Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-12132700 hr* ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 23.6
Dose Escalation: Cohort 6To Determine the Pharmacokinetic Parameters of MM-12165600 hr* ug/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 22.9

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 14, 2026