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Biomarker Study of Elotuzumab in High Risk Smoldering Myeloma

A Phase 2 Biomarker Study of Elotuzumab (Humanized Anti-CS1 Monoclonal IgG1 Antibody) Monotherapy to Assess the Association Between NK Cell Status and Efficacy in High Risk Smoldering Myeloma

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01441973
Enrollment
41
Registered
2011-09-28
Start date
2011-12-28
Completion date
2017-01-17
Last updated
2018-01-23

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Conditions

Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether elotuzumab will improve response in patients with high risk smoldering myeloma who have more CD56\^dim cells (a marker for the health of the body's immune system)

Detailed description

Intervention model: Dosing is sequential

Interventions

Sponsors

AbbVie
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

For more information regarding BMS clinical trial participation, please visit www.BMSStudyConnect.com. Key Inclusion Criteria: Participants with a confirmed diagnosis, according to criteria of the International Myeloma Working Group, of smoldering multiple myeloma, considered high risk according to the following: * Serum monoclonal (M) protein ≥3 gm/dL and bone marrow plasma cells (BMPC) ≥10% or * Serum M protein 1-3 g/dL and BMPC ≥10% and abnormal free light chain ratio of \<0.125 or \>8.0 * Urine M protein \>200 mg/24 hours, ≥10% BMPC, and serum free light chain ratio ≤0.125 or ≥8.0 Key

Exclusion criteria

* Active multiple myeloma * Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance * Active plasma cell leukemia * Positive for hepatitis B or C virus or HIV infection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Linear Regression of Maximal Percent Reduction in Serum Monoclonal (M) Protein on Baseline Percent CD56^Dim Cells in Bone MarrowFrom day of last patient, first dose to 6 monthsEstimated using linear regression model, with baseline CD56\^dim cells as the independent covariate, and maximal percent reduction in serum M protein as the dependent variable. For 1 patient who had nonmeasurable disease at baseline, the percent change in serum kappa-lambda difference was used instead of the percent change in serum M protein. Unit of measure=percent change from baseline in M protein cells/ percent change in CD56\^dim cells (% chg from BL in M pro/% chg CD56\^dim cs)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Progression Free Survival (PFS) RateUp to 2 years from the initiation of study therapy by dose cohort (approximately 24 months)The probability was estimated from the K-M curve of subjects being alive and without disease progression (modified IMWG criteria) at 2 years from the initiation of study therapy by dose cohort
Number of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsFrom day of last patient, first dose to 6 monthsAE=any new unfavorable symptom, sign, or disease or worsening of a preexisting condition that may not have a causal relationship with treatment. SAE=a medical event that at any dose results in death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or drug dependency/abuse; is life-threatening, an important medical event, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or requires or prolongs hospitalization.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityFrom date of first dose to date of last dose plus 60 days (assessed up to August 2017, approximately 59 monthsClinical laboratory evaluations included hematology, chemistry, and liver and renal functioning.
Number of Participants With a Dose- or Concentration-related Effect on QTcF Interval, PR Interval, QRS Interval, and Heart Ratecycle 1 to first day of cycle 3 assessed up to 08/17, approximately 59 monthsAll on-treatment electrocardiograms (ECGs) were performed in triplicates ( 1 ECG test equaled 3 consecutive individual 12-lead ECGs performed within a 4-minute period). The timing of the ECG was critical to the endpoint of the study. The investigative site documented any deviations from the protocol or procedures related to ECG collection or serum sampling. No ECGs were excluded due to timing deviations; no deviations were considered clinically relevant and all ECG data were included.
Objective Response Rate (ORR)From first dose to date of progression or objective response (assessed up to August 2017, approximately 59 months)ORR is defined as the number of participants with stringent compete response \[SCR\], complete response \[CR\], very good partial response \[VGPR\], and partial response \[PR\])/number of participants in arm, expressed as a percentage. Confidence intervals computed using the Clopper and Pearson method. SCR=CR plus normal free light chain ratio and absence of clonal cells in bone marrow by immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence. CR=Negative immunofixation on serum and urine and 5% or fewer plasma cells in bone marrow. VGPR=Serum and urine monoclonal (M) protein detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis or 90% reduction in serum M protein level plus urine M protein level \<100 mg/24 hour. PR=50% reduction of serum M protein and reduction in 24-hour urinary M protein by 90% or to \<200 mg/24 hour

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

The study enrolled a total of 41 participants, and 31 received treatment. The 10 participants enrolled who did not receive treatment failed to meet the inclusion criteria.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kg
Participants in 2 arms were enrolled sequentially. The first group of participants received elotuzumab intravenously at a dose of 20 mg/kg on Days 1 and 8 per 28-day cycle for Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 only in subsequent cycles.
15
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kg
Participants in the second group received elotuzumab intravenously at a dose of 10 mg/kg weekly per 28-day cycle in Cycles 1 and 2, then on Days 1 and 15 in subsequent cycles.
16
Total31

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdministrative reason by sponsor35
Overall StudyAdverse event unrelated to study drug32
Overall StudyDisease progression86
Overall StudyParticipant request to discontinue11
Overall StudyParticipant withdrew consent01
Overall StudyPoor compliance/noncompliance01

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicElotuzumab, 20 mg/kgElotuzumab, 10 mg/kgTotal
Age, Continuous59.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.75
59.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.37
59.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.4
Age, Customized
65 years and older to younger than 75 years
5 Participants2 Participants7 Participants
Age, Customized
75 years and older
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Age, Customized
Younger than 65 years
10 Participants13 Participants23 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants15 Participants30 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
14 Participants15 Participants29 Participants
Serum monoclonal (M) protein29.5 g/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.19
21.9 g/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.46
25.6 g/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.72
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants9 Participants14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants7 Participants17 Participants
Time from diagnosis to enrollment31.75 Months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 37.572
36.81 Months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 35.103
34.37 Months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 35.798
Urine M protein0.208 g/day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6199
0.094 g/day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.2131
0.149 g/day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4532

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
16 / 1615 / 15
serious
Total, serious adverse events
7 / 168 / 15

Outcome results

Primary

Linear Regression of Maximal Percent Reduction in Serum Monoclonal (M) Protein on Baseline Percent CD56^Dim Cells in Bone Marrow

Estimated using linear regression model, with baseline CD56\^dim cells as the independent covariate, and maximal percent reduction in serum M protein as the dependent variable. For 1 patient who had nonmeasurable disease at baseline, the percent change in serum kappa-lambda difference was used instead of the percent change in serum M protein. Unit of measure=percent change from baseline in M protein cells/ percent change in CD56\^dim cells (% chg from BL in M pro/% chg CD56\^dim cs)

Time frame: From day of last patient, first dose to 6 months

Population: All participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug and had the required data (4 participants did not have baseline data available).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgLinear Regression of Maximal Percent Reduction in Serum Monoclonal (M) Protein on Baseline Percent CD56^Dim Cells in Bone Marrow-2.562 % chg from BL in M pro/% chg CD56^dim cs
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgLinear Regression of Maximal Percent Reduction in Serum Monoclonal (M) Protein on Baseline Percent CD56^Dim Cells in Bone Marrow2.464 % chg from BL in M pro/% chg CD56^dim cs
Elotuzumab, All DosagesLinear Regression of Maximal Percent Reduction in Serum Monoclonal (M) Protein on Baseline Percent CD56^Dim Cells in Bone Marrow0.274 % chg from BL in M pro/% chg CD56^dim cs
Secondary

Number of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion Reactions

AE=any new unfavorable symptom, sign, or disease or worsening of a preexisting condition that may not have a causal relationship with treatment. SAE=a medical event that at any dose results in death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or drug dependency/abuse; is life-threatening, an important medical event, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or requires or prolongs hospitalization.

Time frame: From day of last patient, first dose to 6 months

Population: All participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsDeaths0 Participants
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsSAEs8 Participants
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsAEs leading to discontinuation4 Participants
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsInfusion reactions4 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsInfusion reactions1 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsDeaths0 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsAEs leading to discontinuation2 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsSAEs7 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsInfusion reactions5 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsSAEs15 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsAEs leading to discontinuation6 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants Who Died and With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Infusion ReactionsDeaths0 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With a Dose- or Concentration-related Effect on QTcF Interval, PR Interval, QRS Interval, and Heart Rate

All on-treatment electrocardiograms (ECGs) were performed in triplicates ( 1 ECG test equaled 3 consecutive individual 12-lead ECGs performed within a 4-minute period). The timing of the ECG was critical to the endpoint of the study. The investigative site documented any deviations from the protocol or procedures related to ECG collection or serum sampling. No ECGs were excluded due to timing deviations; no deviations were considered clinically relevant and all ECG data were included.

Time frame: cycle 1 to first day of cycle 3 assessed up to 08/17, approximately 59 months

Population: All participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With a Dose- or Concentration-related Effect on QTcF Interval, PR Interval, QRS Interval, and Heart Rate0 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants With a Dose- or Concentration-related Effect on QTcF Interval, PR Interval, QRS Interval, and Heart Rate0 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants With a Dose- or Concentration-related Effect on QTcF Interval, PR Interval, QRS Interval, and Heart Rate0 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 Abnormality

Clinical laboratory evaluations included hematology, chemistry, and liver and renal functioning.

Time frame: From date of first dose to date of last dose plus 60 days (assessed up to August 2017, approximately 59 months

Population: All participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityLymphocytes2 Participants
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyponatremia1 Participants
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyperkalemia0 Participants
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyperglycemia1 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyperglycemia2 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityLymphocytes1 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyperkalemia1 Participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyponatremia1 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyperglycemia3 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyponatremia2 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityHyperkalemia1 Participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Results Meeting the Criteria for Grade 3-4 AbnormalityLymphocytes3 Participants
Secondary

Objective Response Rate (ORR)

ORR is defined as the number of participants with stringent compete response \[SCR\], complete response \[CR\], very good partial response \[VGPR\], and partial response \[PR\])/number of participants in arm, expressed as a percentage. Confidence intervals computed using the Clopper and Pearson method. SCR=CR plus normal free light chain ratio and absence of clonal cells in bone marrow by immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence. CR=Negative immunofixation on serum and urine and 5% or fewer plasma cells in bone marrow. VGPR=Serum and urine monoclonal (M) protein detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis or 90% reduction in serum M protein level plus urine M protein level \<100 mg/24 hour. PR=50% reduction of serum M protein and reduction in 24-hour urinary M protein by 90% or to \<200 mg/24 hour

Time frame: From first dose to date of progression or objective response (assessed up to August 2017, approximately 59 months)

Population: All treated participants

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgObjective Response Rate (ORR)13.3 Percentage of participants
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgObjective Response Rate (ORR)6.3 Percentage of participants
Elotuzumab, All DosagesObjective Response Rate (ORR)9.7 Percentage of participants
Secondary

Progression Free Survival (PFS) Rate

The probability was estimated from the K-M curve of subjects being alive and without disease progression (modified IMWG criteria) at 2 years from the initiation of study therapy by dose cohort

Time frame: Up to 2 years from the initiation of study therapy by dose cohort (approximately 24 months)

Population: All treated participants

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Elotuzumab, 20 mg/kgProgression Free Survival (PFS) Rate0.71 Probability of Progression Free Survival
Elotuzumab, 10 mg/kgProgression Free Survival (PFS) Rate0.54 Probability of Progression Free Survival
Elotuzumab, All DosagesProgression Free Survival (PFS) Rate0.62 Probability of Progression Free Survival

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 11, 2026