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Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy or Stereotactic Radiosurgery With or Without Lapatinib Ditosylate in Treating Patients With Brain Metastasis From HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Phase II Randomized Study of Whole Brain Radiotherapy/Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Combination With Concurrent Lapatinib in Patients With Brain Metastasis From HER2-Positive Breast Cancer - A Collaborative Study of NRG Oncology and KROG

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01622868
Enrollment
143
Registered
2012-06-19
Start date
2012-12-06
Completion date
2022-05-20
Last updated
2023-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

HER2-Positive Breast Carcinoma, Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Breast Carcinoma, Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7

Brief summary

This randomized phase II trial studies how well whole-brain radiation therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery with or without lapatinib ditosylate works in treating patients with breast cancer that has too many of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) on its cells and has spread to the brain. Radiation therapy uses high energy x rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a specialized radiation therapy that delivers a single, high dose of radiation directly to the tumor and may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue. Lapatinib ditosylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It is not yet known whether whole-brain radiation therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery together with lapatinib ditosylate is an effective treatment for brain metastasis from breast cancer.

Detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine if there is a signal for an increase in complete response (CR) rate in the measurable brain metastases at 12 weeks post radiation therapy (RT) (whole brain or stereotactic radiosurgery \[SRS\]) as determined by magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain, with the addition of lapatinib (lapatinib ditosylate) to whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT)/SRS compared to WBRT/SRS alone. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate CR rate of the measurable brain metastases at 4 weeks post RT (WBRT/SRS) as determined by MRI scan of the brain, with the addition of lapatinib to WBRT/SRS compared to WBRT/SRS alone. II. To evaluate objective response rate of measurable brain metastases at 4 and 12 weeks post RT (WBRT/SRS) as determined by MRI scan of the brain, with the addition of lapatinib to WBRT/SRS compared to WBRT/SRS alone. III. To evaluate targeted lesion-specific objective response rate (CR + partial response \[PR\]) at 4 and 12 weeks post WBRT/SRS. IV. To evaluate central nervous system (CNS) progressive disease outside the targeted measurable disease with addition of lapatinib to WBRT/SRS compared to WBRT/SRS alone. V. To evaluate targeted lesion-specific progression at 4 and 12 weeks post WBRT/SRS. VI. To evaluate treatment related adverse events when adding lapatinib to WBRT/SRS compared to WBRT/SRS alone. VII. To evaluate overall CNS complete response: disappearance of all CNS target lesions sustained for at least 4 weeks; with no new lesions, no use of corticosteroids, and patient is stable or improved clinically, when adding lapatinib to WBRT/SRS compared to WBRT/SRS alone. VIII. To evaluate overall CNS progressive disease (within or outside targeted measurable disease) with addition of lapatinib to WBRT/SRS compared to WBRT/SRS alone. IX. To evaluate overall survival when adding lapatinib to WBRT/SRS compared to WBRT/SRS alone. OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms. ARM A: Patients undergo WBRT 5 days a week for 3 weeks for a total of 15 treatments or SRS for 1 treatment. ARM B: Patients undergo WBRT or SRS as in Arm A. Patients also receive lapatinib ditosylate orally (PO) once daily (QD) for 6 weeks. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 4 and 12 weeks and then every 12 weeks thereafter.

Interventions

OTHERLaboratory Biomarker Analysis

Correlative studies

DRUGLapatinib Ditosylate

Given PO

RADIATIONStereotactic Radiosurgery

Undergo SRS

Undergo WBRT

Sponsors

NRG Oncology
CollaboratorOTHER
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lead SponsorNIH

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Pathologically (histologically or cytologically) proven diagnosis of invasive breast cancer * HER2-overexpressing breast cancer (3+ staining by immunohistochemistry or HER2 gene amplification by fluorescent in situ hybridization \[FISH\] or silver in situ hybridization \[SISH\] \>= 2.0) * At least 1 measurable unirradiated parenchymal brain metastasis within 21 days prior to study entry; patients who are to undergo SRS must have no more than 10 brain metastases; there is no limit on number of brain metastases for WBRT; the minimum size as measured on T1-weighted gadolinium-enhanced MRI must be as follows according to the number of brain metastases: * For a single solitary lesion the size must be \>= 10 mm * For 2 or more lesions, the size of at least 2 of the lesions must be \>= 5 mm * Patients may also have the following provided the size requirements above are met: * Progressive parenchymal brain metastasis following stereotactic radiosurgery for 1-3 brain metastases, with at least 1 new measurable brain lesion * Progressive parenchymal brain metastasis following surgical resection of 1-3 brain metastases, with at least 1 measurable brain lesion * History/physical examination within 21 days prior to study entry * Karnofsky performance status \>= 60 within 21 days prior to study entry * Able to swallow and retain oral medication (note: for patients unable to swallow tablets, an oral suspension preparation is acceptable) * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>= 1,200 cells/mm\^3 (within 21 days prior to study entry) * Platelets \>= 70,000 cells/mm\^3 (within 21 days prior to study entry) * Hemoglobin \>= 8.0 g/dL (note: the use of transfusion or other intervention to achieve hemoglobin \[Hgb\] \>= 8.0 g/dL is acceptable) (within 21 days prior to study entry) * Creatinine \< 1.5 times institutional upper limit of normal (within 21 days prior to study entry) * Bilirubin \< 1.5 times institutional upper limit of normal (within 21 days prior to study entry) * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =\< 3.0 times institutional upper limit of normal with or without liver metastasis (within 21 days prior to study entry) * Patient must provide study specific informed consent prior to study entry * Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 21 days prior to study entry * Sexually active women of childbearing potential and sexually active men must practice adequate contraception during therapy and for 12 months after protocol treatment completion * Prior lapatinib is allowed as long as the last dose received was \> 21 days prior to study entry and provided the patient has not received it at any time after the diagnosis of brain metastasis

Exclusion criteria

* Prior WBRT * Prior radiation therapy (RT) (any site) with concurrent lapatinib defined as 1 or more days on which the patient received both radiation therapy and lapatinib on the same day * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements * Prior invasive malignancy (except non-melanomatous skin cancer, curatively resected thyroid papillary carcinoma, and invasive and non-invasive cancers related to the breast cancer) unless disease free for a minimum of 3 years * Leptomeningeal disease * Prior radiotherapy to the region of the study cancer that would result in overlap of radiation therapy fields except patients who have progressed following stereotactic radiosurgery for 1-3 brain metastases, with at least one new lesion * Severe, active co-morbidity, defined as follows: * Unstable angina and/or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within the last 6 months * Transmural myocardial infarction within the last 6 months * Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of study entry * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation or other respiratory illness requiring hospitalization or precluding study therapy at the time of study entry * Hepatic insufficiency resulting in clinical jaundice and/or coagulation defects; hepatic or biliary disease that is acute or currently active or that requires antiviral therapy (with the exception of patients with Gilbert's syndrome, asymptomatic gallstones, liver metastases, or stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment) * History of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below institutional normal unless repeated and within institutional normal range within 90 days of study entry * Grade 2 or greater rash of any cause at time of study entry * Grade 2 or greater diarrhea of any cause at time of study entry

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Complete Response (CR) Rate in the Brain at 12 Weeks Post-radiation Therapy (RT) Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Baseline and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS and 15 if WBRT)The Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and off all steroids. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients with complete response by the number of analyzable patients.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Complete Response Rate in the Brain Using the World Health Organization (WHO)/Modified McDonald Criteria Based on Brain MRIBaseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 4 and 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS, 7 and 15 if WBRT)The WHO/modified McDonald Criteria evaluates changes in bidimensional tumor measurements. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and off all steroids. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients with complete response by the number of analyzable patients.
Objective Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRIBaseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 4 and 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS, 7 and 15 if WBRT)The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Objective response is defined as a complete or partial response. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and off all steroids. Partial response is defined as ≥ 30% reduction in the sum of diameters of up to 2 of the largest target lesions. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients with objective response by the number of analyzable patients.
Percentage of Participants With Progression in the Brain Outside the Targeted Measurable Disease Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRIFrom randomization to last follow-up. MRIs occurred at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT, then every 12 weeks thereafter until progression. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. CNS progressive disease outside the targeted measureable disease was determined by a retrospective central review of MRI scans by the study neuroradiology co-chair and is defined as the first occurrence since baseline of new lesions or progression of non-target lesions. Time to CNS progressive disease is defined as time from randomization to the date of progressive disease, last known follow-up (censored), or death (competing risk). Progression rates are estimated using the cumulative incidence method. One-year rates are provided.
Targeted Lesion-specific Objective Response Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRIBaseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 4 and 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS, 7 and 15 if WBRT)The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Objective response is defined as a complete or partial response. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and partial response is defined as ≥ 30% reduction in the diameter of the target lesion. Lesions were evaluated individually. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of lesions with objective response by the number of analyzable lesions.
Complete Response Rate in the Brain at 4 Weeks Post-RT Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRIBaseline and 4 weeks post RT (approximately 4 weeks from start of treatment if SRS and 7 if WBRT)The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and off all steroids. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients with complete response by the number of analyzable patients.
Frequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantFrom randomization to last follow-up. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.Adverse events reported as definitely, probably, or possibly related to protocol treatment. Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (version 4.0) grades adverse event severity from 1=mild to 5=death. Summary data provided in this outcome measure. See Adverse Events Module for specific Adverse Event data.
Overall Complete Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRIFrom randomization to last follow-up. MRIs occurred at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT, then every 12 weeks thereafter until progression. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Overall complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all CNS target lesions sustained for at least 4 weeks; with no new lesions, no use of corticosteroids, and patient is stable or improved clinically. All site-reported MRI data and all site-reporting of clinical progressive disease indicators were used in this analysis. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of participants with overall complete response by the number of analyzable participants.
Overall Progression Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRIFrom randomization to last follow-up. MRIs occurred at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT, then every 12 weeks thereafter until progression. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Overall progression is defined as unequivocal progression, new or worsening tumor-related neurological symptoms, tumor-related increase in steroid dose, new primary in brain, or progression in target lesions. All site-reported MRI data and all site-reporting of clinical progressive disease indicators were used in this analysis. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of participants with progression by the number of analyzable participants.
Overall Survival (OS)From randomization to last follow-up. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.An event for overall survival is death due to any cause. Survival time is defined as time from randomization to the date of death or last known follow-up (censored). Rates are estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Analysis occurred after 101 deaths were reported.
Targeted Lesion-specific Progression Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRIBaseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 4 and 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS, 7 and 15 if WBRT)The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Progression is defined as ≥ 20% increase in the diameter of the target lesion relative to nadir. Lesions were evaluated individually. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of lesions with progression by the number of analyzable lesions.

Countries

Canada, South Korea, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Radiation Therapy
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) or 3 weeks of whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT)
65
Lapatinib and Radiation Therapy
1000 mg Lapatinib for six weeks with radiation therapy (stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) or 3 weeks of whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT))
71
Total136

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyProtocol Violation70

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicRadiation TherapyTotalLapatinib and Radiation Therapy
Age, Customized
< 50 years
22 Participants47 Participants25 Participants
Age, Customized
≥ 50 years
43 Participants89 Participants46 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
8 Participants11 Participants3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
57 Participants124 Participants67 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Graded Prognostic Assessment for Breast Cancer (Breast-GPA)
1.5-2.0
5 Participants9 Participants4 Participants
Graded Prognostic Assessment for Breast Cancer (Breast-GPA)
2.5-3.0
35 Participants72 Participants37 Participants
Graded Prognostic Assessment for Breast Cancer (Breast-GPA)
3.5-4.0
25 Participants55 Participants30 Participants
Karnofsky Performance Status
60
9 Participants11 Participants2 Participants
Karnofsky Performance Status
70-80
29 Participants56 Participants27 Participants
Karnofsky Performance Status
90-100
27 Participants69 Participants42 Participants
Planned RT
SRS
6 Participants12 Participants6 Participants
Planned RT
WBRT
59 Participants124 Participants65 Participants
Previous Stereotactic SRS or Surgery
No
37 Participants78 Participants41 Participants
Previous Stereotactic SRS or Surgery
Yes
5 Participants11 Participants6 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
65 Participants136 Participants71 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Use of Non-central nervous system (CNS) penetrating HER2 Blockade at Study Entry
No (None)
23 Participants51 Participants28 Participants
Use of Non-central nervous system (CNS) penetrating HER2 Blockade at Study Entry
Yes (Trastuzumab and/or Pertuzumab)
42 Participants85 Participants43 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
48 / 6353 / 71
other
Total, other adverse events
49 / 6363 / 71
serious
Total, serious adverse events
17 / 6316 / 71

Outcome results

Primary

Complete Response (CR) Rate in the Brain at 12 Weeks Post-radiation Therapy (RT) Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and off all steroids. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients with complete response by the number of analyzable patients.

Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS and 15 if WBRT)

Population: Evaluable data for determining the 12-week post-RT RECIST response was available for 52 eligible participants on the RT alone arm and 64 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Radiation TherapyComplete Response (CR) Rate in the Brain at 12 Weeks Post-radiation Therapy (RT) Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)5.8 percentage of participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyComplete Response (CR) Rate in the Brain at 12 Weeks Post-radiation Therapy (RT) Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)0 percentage of participants
Comparison: The study was designed to see if there is a signal in the 12-week CR rate with the addition of lapatinib to warrant a future phase III trial. Null hypothesis: the 12-week post-WBRT/SRS CR rate is ≤ 5%; alternative hypothesis: the addition of lapatinib will increase that CR rate to at least 20%. 114 eligible participants provide 86% power to detect a 15% absolute increase in CR rate at a significance level of 0.10, using a 1-sided Z-test for the difference of 2 proportions.p-value: 0.97Z-test
Secondary

Complete Response Rate in the Brain at 4 Weeks Post-RT Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI

The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and off all steroids. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients with complete response by the number of analyzable patients.

Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks post RT (approximately 4 weeks from start of treatment if SRS and 7 if WBRT)

Population: Evaluable data for determining the 4-week post-RT RECIST response was available for 55 eligible participants on the RT alone arm and 67 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Radiation TherapyComplete Response Rate in the Brain at 4 Weeks Post-RT Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI3.6 percentage of participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyComplete Response Rate in the Brain at 4 Weeks Post-RT Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI1.5 percentage of participants
p-value: 0.78Z-test
Secondary

Complete Response Rate in the Brain Using the World Health Organization (WHO)/Modified McDonald Criteria Based on Brain MRI

The WHO/modified McDonald Criteria evaluates changes in bidimensional tumor measurements. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and off all steroids. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients with complete response by the number of analyzable patients.

Time frame: Baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 4 and 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS, 7 and 15 if WBRT)

Population: Evaluable data for determining the 4- and 12-week post-RT WHO response was available for 55 eligible participants at week 4 and 52 at week 12 on the RT alone arm and 67 at week 4 and 64 at week 12 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Radiation TherapyComplete Response Rate in the Brain Using the World Health Organization (WHO)/Modified McDonald Criteria Based on Brain MRI4 weeks post-RT3.6 percentage of participants
Radiation TherapyComplete Response Rate in the Brain Using the World Health Organization (WHO)/Modified McDonald Criteria Based on Brain MRI12 weeks post-RT5.8 percentage of participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyComplete Response Rate in the Brain Using the World Health Organization (WHO)/Modified McDonald Criteria Based on Brain MRI4 weeks post-RT1.5 percentage of participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyComplete Response Rate in the Brain Using the World Health Organization (WHO)/Modified McDonald Criteria Based on Brain MRI12 weeks post-RT0 percentage of participants
Comparison: 4 weeks post-RTp-value: 0.78Z-test
Comparison: 12 weeks post-RTp-value: 0.97Z-test
Secondary

Frequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per Participant

Adverse events reported as definitely, probably, or possibly related to protocol treatment. Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (version 4.0) grades adverse event severity from 1=mild to 5=death. Summary data provided in this outcome measure. See Adverse Events Module for specific Adverse Event data.

Time frame: From randomization to last follow-up. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.

Population: Eligible participants who started study treatment and have adverse event data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 223 Participants
Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 40 Participants
Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 35 Participants
Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 50 Participants
Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 18 Participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 50 Participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 114 Participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 220 Participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 320 Participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyFrequency of Highest Treatment-related Adverse Event Per ParticipantGrade 44 Participants
Secondary

Objective Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI

The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Objective response is defined as a complete or partial response. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and off all steroids. Partial response is defined as ≥ 30% reduction in the sum of diameters of up to 2 of the largest target lesions. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of patients with objective response by the number of analyzable patients.

Time frame: Baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 4 and 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS, 7 and 15 if WBRT)

Population: Evaluable data for determining the 4- and 12-week post-RT RECIST response was available for 55 eligible participants at week 4 and 52 at week 12 on the RT alone arm and 67 at week 4 and 64 at week 12 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Radiation TherapyObjective Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI4 weeks post-RT41.8 percentage of participants
Radiation TherapyObjective Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI12 weeks post-RT59.6 percentage of participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyObjective Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI4 weeks post-RT55.2 percentage of participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyObjective Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI12 weeks post-RT46.9 percentage of participants
Secondary

Overall Complete Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI

The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Overall complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all CNS target lesions sustained for at least 4 weeks; with no new lesions, no use of corticosteroids, and patient is stable or improved clinically. All site-reported MRI data and all site-reporting of clinical progressive disease indicators were used in this analysis. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of participants with overall complete response by the number of analyzable participants.

Time frame: From randomization to last follow-up. MRIs occurred at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT, then every 12 weeks thereafter until progression. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.

Population: Evaluable data for determining overall post-RT RECIST response was available for 54 eligible participants on the RT alone arm and 68 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Radiation TherapyOverall Complete Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI0 Participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyOverall Complete Response Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI0 Participants
p-value: 1z-test
Secondary

Overall Progression Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI

The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Overall progression is defined as unequivocal progression, new or worsening tumor-related neurological symptoms, tumor-related increase in steroid dose, new primary in brain, or progression in target lesions. All site-reported MRI data and all site-reporting of clinical progressive disease indicators were used in this analysis. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of participants with progression by the number of analyzable participants.

Time frame: From randomization to last follow-up. MRIs occurred at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT, then every 12 weeks thereafter until progression. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.

Population: Evaluable data for determining overall post-RT RECIST response was available for 54 eligible participants on the RT alone arm and 68 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Radiation TherapyOverall Progression Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI38 Participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyOverall Progression Rate in the Brain Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI54 Participants
Secondary

Overall Survival (OS)

An event for overall survival is death due to any cause. Survival time is defined as time from randomization to the date of death or last known follow-up (censored). Rates are estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Analysis occurred after 101 deaths were reported.

Time frame: From randomization to last follow-up. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.

Population: Eligible participants

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Radiation TherapyOverall Survival (OS)15.6 months
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyOverall Survival (OS)15.3 months
p-value: 0.6795% CI: [0.62, 1.36]Log Rank
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Progression in the Brain Outside the Targeted Measurable Disease Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI

The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. CNS progressive disease outside the targeted measureable disease was determined by a retrospective central review of MRI scans by the study neuroradiology co-chair and is defined as the first occurrence since baseline of new lesions or progression of non-target lesions. Time to CNS progressive disease is defined as time from randomization to the date of progressive disease, last known follow-up (censored), or death (competing risk). Progression rates are estimated using the cumulative incidence method. One-year rates are provided.

Time frame: From randomization to last follow-up. MRIs occurred at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT, then every 12 weeks thereafter until progression. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 71.6 months.

Population: MRI scans were available for central review for progression outside targeted measurable disease for 41 eligible participants on the RT alone arm and 57 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Radiation TherapyPercentage of Participants With Progression in the Brain Outside the Targeted Measurable Disease Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI22.0 percentage of participants
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyPercentage of Participants With Progression in the Brain Outside the Targeted Measurable Disease Using the RECIST 1.1 Criteria Based on Brain MRI37.7 percentage of participants
Secondary

Targeted Lesion-specific Objective Response Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI

The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Objective response is defined as a complete or partial response. Complete response is defined as the complete disappearance of all enhancing disease and partial response is defined as ≥ 30% reduction in the diameter of the target lesion. Lesions were evaluated individually. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of lesions with objective response by the number of analyzable lesions.

Time frame: Baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 4 and 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS, 7 and 15 if WBRT)

Population: Evaluable data for determining the 4- and 12-week post-RT RECIST target lesion measurement response was available for 51 eligible participants at week 4 and 43 at week 12 on the RT alone arm and 66 at week 4 and 57 at week 12 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Radiation TherapyTargeted Lesion-specific Objective Response Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI4 weeks post-RT51.1 percentage of lesions
Radiation TherapyTargeted Lesion-specific Objective Response Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI12 weeks post-RT75.0 percentage of lesions
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyTargeted Lesion-specific Objective Response Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI4 weeks post-RT56.0 percentage of lesions
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyTargeted Lesion-specific Objective Response Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI12 weeks post-RT61.4 percentage of lesions
Secondary

Targeted Lesion-specific Progression Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI

The RECIST criteria evaluates changes in the largest diameter (unidimensional measurement) of the tumor lesions. Progression is defined as ≥ 20% increase in the diameter of the target lesion relative to nadir. Lesions were evaluated individually. Rate is calculated by dividing the number of lesions with progression by the number of analyzable lesions.

Time frame: Baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post RT (approximately 4 and 12 weeks from start of treatment if SRS, 7 and 15 if WBRT)

Population: Evaluable data for determining the 4- and 12-week post-RT RECIST target lesion measurement response was available for 51 eligible participants at week 4 and 43 at week 12 on the RT alone arm and 66 at week 4 and 57 at week 12 on the lapatinib arm.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Radiation TherapyTargeted Lesion-specific Progression Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI4 weeks post-RT3.3 percentage of lesions
Radiation TherapyTargeted Lesion-specific Progression Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI12 weeks post-RT6.6 percentage of lesions
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyTargeted Lesion-specific Progression Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI4 weeks post-RT1.7 percentage of lesions
Lapatinib and Radiation TherapyTargeted Lesion-specific Progression Rate Using the RECIST 1.1 Measurement Criteria Based on Brain MRI12 weeks post-RT14.9 percentage of lesions

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 8, 2026