Breast Neoplasms
Conditions
Keywords
Breast Cancer, Her2 -, ER+, CC-486 (ORAL AZACITIDINE), Metastatic Breast Cancer, Oral Azacitidine, Fulvestrant, Epigenetics
Brief summary
The purpose of this study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of the Epigenetic Modifying Effects of CC-486 (Oral Azacitidine) in Combination With Fulvestrant in Postmenopausal Women with estrogen receptor positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2-) Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Have Progressed on an Aromatase Inhibitor (AI).
Detailed description
This is a Phase 2, open-label, two-arm study assessing the efficacy and safety of the combination of fulvestrant with CC-486 in subjects with ER+, HER2- metastatic breast cancer who have progressed after prior AI. Approximately 92 participants will be enrolled and assigned randomly in a 1:1 ratio to one of two treatment arms: * Arm A: CC-486 300 mg and fulvestrant 500 mg: 46 subjects * Arm B: Fulvestrant 500 mg: 46 subjects Each cycle will be 28 days. CC-486 will be administered orally at a dose of 300 mg daily on days 1-21 of each 28-day cycle. Fulvestrant will be administered by intramuscular (IM) injection at a dose of 500 mg on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1 and day 1 of subsequent cycles. Safety will be evaluated by an independent data monitoring committee (DMC) after a total of approximately 32 subjects have completed at least 1 treatment cycle.
Interventions
Each cycle will be 28 days. CC-486 will be administered orally at a dose of 300 mg daily on days 1-21 of each 28-day cycle
Fulvestrant will be administered by intramuscular (IM) injection at a dose of 500 mg on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1 and day 1 of subsequent cycles.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Subject is female ≥ 18 years of age (at the time of signing the informed consent form) with metastatic breast cancer not amenable to curative treatment by surgery or radiotherapy. * Subject is considered postmenopausal * Subject has a histologically and/or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer by local laboratory (based on most recently analyzed biopsy). * Subject has human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HER2-) breast cancer (based on most recently analyzed biopsy) defined as a negative in situ hybridization test or an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) status of 0, 1+ or 2+. If IHC is 2+, a negative in situ hybridization (FISH, CISH, or SISH) test is required by local laboratory testing. * Subject had disease refractory to an AI * Subject has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ( ECOG) performance status of 0-1. * Subject has radiological documented measurable disease (ie, at least one measureable lesion as per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.1). * If no measurable disease is present, then at least one predominantly lytic bone lesion must be present * Subject has adequate organ function. * Subject has adequate bone marrow function.
Exclusion criteria
* Subject has received \> 1 prior line of chemotherapy in the metastatic setting * Subject has received any chemotherapy within 21 days prior to randomization. * Subject has received prior treatment with fulvestrant. * Subject has been previously treated with azacitidine (any formulation), decitabine, or any other hypomethylating agent. * Subject has a history of, or current symptomatic brain metastasis. * Subject has severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance \< 30 ml/min). * Subject has an impaired ability to swallow oral medication. * Subject has a contraindication to receiving IM injections (eg, bleeding disorders, anticoagulant use). * Subject has significant active cardiac disease within the previous 6 months including unstable angina or angina requiring surgical or medical intervention, significant cardiac arrhythmia, or New York Heart Association (NYHA) class 3 or 4 congestive heart failure. * Subject is a female of Childbearing Potential \[defined as a sexually mature woman who (1) has not undergone hysterectomy (the surgical removal of the uterus) or bilateral oopherectomy (the surgical removal of both ovaries) or (2) has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (ie, has had menses at any time during the preceding 12 consecutive months)\].
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) | From the date of randomization of study drug to the date of the cut off date of 13 December 2016; follow-up for PFS was 21 months | Progression-free survival was defined as the duration from the date of randomization to the date of disease progression (DP) based on investigator's assessment using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.1 or death (from any cause), whichever occurred first. Per RECIST 1.1, progressive disease (PD) was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions from nadir or appearance of a new lesion. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Confirmed Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) to Treatment (Objective Response Rate) Based On the Investigator Assessment | Disease response was assessed every 8 weeks, for the first 24 weeks, then every 12 weeks until DP; from date of randomization of study drug to data cut-off date of 13 December 2016; follow-up for overall response was 21 months | Overall response rate was defined as the percentage of participants who achieved a confirmed complete response or partial response based on RECIST Version 1.1 criteria. RECIST criteria v 1.1 defined a CR as the disappearance of all target lesions and a PR with at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions from baseline. The two-sided 95% exact binomial CI for each arm was estimated by the Clopper-Pearson method. |
| Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Confirmed CR, PR or Stable Disease (SD) for ≥ 24 Weeks (Clinical Benefit Rate) by Investigator Assessment | Disease response was assessed every 8 weeks, for the first 24 weeks, then every 12 weeks until DP; from date of randomization of study drug to the data cut-off date of 13 December 2016; follow-up for clinical benefit response was 21 months | Percentage of participants with CR or PR or SD was defined per RECIST criteria v 1.1 as a CR that includes a disappearance of all target lesions, a PR was defined as having at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions from baseline and SD as neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase of lesions to qualify for progressive disease. The two-sided 95% exact binomial CI each arm was estimated by the Clopper-Pearson method. |
| Kaplan Meier Estimate of Overall Survival | From the date of randomization of study drug to the data cut off date of 13 December 2016; participants were followed for overall survival for 21 months | Overall survival was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of death (from any cause). All participants who were lost to follow up prior to the end of the study or who were withdrawn from the study were censored at the time of last contact. |
| Kaplan Meier Estimate of Duration of Response (DoR) | From the date of randomization of study drug to the data cut-off of 13 December 2016; follow up for duration of response was 21 months | Duration of response was defined as the time from the first tumor assessment when the confirmed CR/PR criterion was first met to the date of disease progression, based on investigator's assessment following RECIST Version 1.1 criteria. |
| Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Randomization to 28 days after the last dose of IP; those AEs known at any time thereafter being related to IP; up to the last subject last visit of 21 November 2017; TEAE follow-up occurred up to 155 weeks and 2 days | Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were defined as any AEs that begin or worsen with an onset date on or after the date of the first dose of IP through 28 days after the last dose. A serious AE (SAE) = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs were graded based on the participant's symptoms according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE, Version 4.0); AEs were evaluated for severity as follows: Grade 1 = Mild - transient or mild discomfort; no medical intervention required; Grade 2 = Moderate - mild to moderate limitation in activity; Grade 3 = Severe; Grade 4 = Life threatening; Grade 5 = Death. |
Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United States
Participant flow
Recruitment details
The study was conducted at 35 sites in Spain, Germany, Belgium, Italy and the United States.
Pre-assignment details
The study enrolled adult, postmenopausal women, with metastatic breast cancer who progressed on an aromatase inhibitor. Participants were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to one of two treatment arms to CC-486 tablets and fulvestrant or fulvestrant alone.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant Participants received CC-486 tablets by mouth (PO) daily (QD) on days 1-21 of each 28 day treatment cycle and fulvestrant 500 mg by intramuscular injection (IM) on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1 and on day 1 only in subsequent cycles until disease progression, start of new anticancer therapy, death, withdrawal of consent, or lost to follow-up withdrawal of consent, or lost to follow-up. | 48 |
| Fulvestrant Participants received fulvestrant 500 mg by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1 and on day 1 only in subsequent cycles until disease progression, start of new anticancer therapy, death, withdrawal of consent, or lost to follow-up. | 49 |
| Total | 97 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 1 | 0 |
| Overall Study | Miscellaneous | 2 | 3 |
| Overall Study | Progressive Disease | 35 | 40 |
| Overall Study | Randomized, but not treated | 2 | 1 |
| Overall Study | Study Terminated by Sponsor | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Study | Withdrawal by Subject | 5 | 1 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Total | Fulvestrant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 62.6 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.99 | 62.7 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.46 | 62.9 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.03 |
| Age, Customized 85 years and over | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Customized Adolescents (12-17 years) | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Customized Adults (18-64 years) | 29 Participants | 54 Participants | 25 Participants |
| Age, Customized Children (2-11 years) | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Customized From 65-84 years | 19 Participants | 43 Participants | 24 Participants |
| Age, Customized Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Customized In utero | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Customized Newborns (0-27 days) | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Customized Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks) | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Duration of Prior Hormonal Anti-Cancer Therapy | 31.39 Months STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.83 | 33.64 Months STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.097 | 35.84 Months STANDARD_DEVIATION 27.409 |
| Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) 0 = Fully Active | 36 Participants | 57 Participants | 21 Participants |
| Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) 1 = Restrictive but ambulatory | 12 Participants | 40 Participants | 28 Participants |
| Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) 2 = = Ambulatory but unable to work | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) 3 = Limited Self Care | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Histology of Primary Diagnosis Ductal (Scirrhous Carcinoma) | 37 Participants | 75 Participants | 38 Participants |
| Histology of Primary Diagnosis Lobular Carcinoma | 7 Participants | 19 Participants | 12 Participants |
| Histology of Primary Diagnosis Missing | 2 Participants | 3 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Histology of Primary Diagnosis Other, Not specified | 4 Participants | 6 Participants | 2 Participants |
| Race American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 Participants | 1 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race Asian | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Race Not Collected or Reported | 13 Participants | 22 Participants | 9 Participants |
| Race White | 34 Participants | 73 Participants | 39 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 48 Participants | 97 Participants | 49 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Time from Primary Diagnosis of Breast Cancer to Study Randomization | 119.05 months STANDARD_DEVIATION 70.322 | 107.19 months STANDARD_DEVIATION 74.037 | 95.57 months STANDARD_DEVIATION 76.434 |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 14 / 46 | 16 / 48 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 45 / 46 | 44 / 48 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 10 / 46 | 7 / 48 |
Outcome results
Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Progression-free survival was defined as the duration from the date of randomization to the date of disease progression (DP) based on investigator's assessment using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.1 or death (from any cause), whichever occurred first. Per RECIST 1.1, progressive disease (PD) was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions from nadir or appearance of a new lesion.
Time frame: From the date of randomization of study drug to the date of the cut off date of 13 December 2016; follow-up for PFS was 21 months
Population: The Intent-to-treat population included all randomized participants regardless of whether the participant received any investigational product or had any efficacy assessments collected.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) | 5.49 months |
| Fulvestrant | Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) | 5.46 months |
Kaplan Meier Estimate of Duration of Response (DoR)
Duration of response was defined as the time from the first tumor assessment when the confirmed CR/PR criterion was first met to the date of disease progression, based on investigator's assessment following RECIST Version 1.1 criteria.
Time frame: From the date of randomization of study drug to the data cut-off of 13 December 2016; follow up for duration of response was 21 months
Population: Only participants who had a confirmed CR or PR response are included.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Kaplan Meier Estimate of Duration of Response (DoR) | NA months |
| Fulvestrant | Kaplan Meier Estimate of Duration of Response (DoR) | NA months |
Kaplan Meier Estimate of Overall Survival
Overall survival was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of death (from any cause). All participants who were lost to follow up prior to the end of the study or who were withdrawn from the study were censored at the time of last contact.
Time frame: From the date of randomization of study drug to the data cut off date of 13 December 2016; participants were followed for overall survival for 21 months
Population: The ITT population included all randomized participants regardless of whether the participant received any IP or had any efficacy assessments collected.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Kaplan Meier Estimate of Overall Survival | NA months |
| Fulvestrant | Kaplan Meier Estimate of Overall Survival | NA months |
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were defined as any AEs that begin or worsen with an onset date on or after the date of the first dose of IP through 28 days after the last dose. A serious AE (SAE) = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs were graded based on the participant's symptoms according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE, Version 4.0); AEs were evaluated for severity as follows: Grade 1 = Mild - transient or mild discomfort; no medical intervention required; Grade 2 = Moderate - mild to moderate limitation in activity; Grade 3 = Severe; Grade 4 = Life threatening; Grade 5 = Death.
Time frame: Randomization to 28 days after the last dose of IP; those AEs known at any time thereafter being related to IP; up to the last subject last visit of 21 November 2017; TEAE follow-up occurred up to 155 weeks and 2 days
Population: The safety population included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of IP.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Serious TEAE | 10 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | TEAE Leading to Dose Interruption of any IP | 22 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Grade 5 TEAE (Death) | 2 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Treatment Related TEAE | 46 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | TEAE Leading to Stopping of Any IP | 14 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Treatment Related TEAE Grade 3 or 4 TEAE | 29 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Grade 3 or 4 TEAE | 32 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Treatment Related TEAE Grade 5 Death | 0 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | TEAE Leading to Dose Reduction of any IP | 19 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Treatment Related Serious TEAE | 4 Participants |
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | TEAE | 46 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Treatment Related Serious TEAE | 0 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | TEAE | 45 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Grade 3 or 4 TEAE | 15 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Grade 5 TEAE (Death) | 1 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Serious TEAE | 7 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | TEAE Leading to Stopping of Any IP | 1 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | TEAE Leading to Dose Reduction of any IP | 0 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | TEAE Leading to Dose Interruption of any IP | 3 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Treatment Related TEAE | 31 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Treatment Related TEAE Grade 3 or 4 TEAE | 2 Participants |
| Fulvestrant | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | Treatment Related TEAE Grade 5 Death | 0 Participants |
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Confirmed Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) to Treatment (Objective Response Rate) Based On the Investigator Assessment
Overall response rate was defined as the percentage of participants who achieved a confirmed complete response or partial response based on RECIST Version 1.1 criteria. RECIST criteria v 1.1 defined a CR as the disappearance of all target lesions and a PR with at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions from baseline. The two-sided 95% exact binomial CI for each arm was estimated by the Clopper-Pearson method.
Time frame: Disease response was assessed every 8 weeks, for the first 24 weeks, then every 12 weeks until DP; from date of randomization of study drug to data cut-off date of 13 December 2016; follow-up for overall response was 21 months
Population: The ITT population included all randomized participants regardless of whether the participant received any IP or had any efficacy assessments collected.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Confirmed Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) to Treatment (Objective Response Rate) Based On the Investigator Assessment | 8.3 Percentage of Participants | 95% Confidence Interval 2.32 |
| Fulvestrant | Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Confirmed Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) to Treatment (Objective Response Rate) Based On the Investigator Assessment | 2.0 Percentage of Participants | 95% Confidence Interval 0.05 |
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Confirmed CR, PR or Stable Disease (SD) for ≥ 24 Weeks (Clinical Benefit Rate) by Investigator Assessment
Percentage of participants with CR or PR or SD was defined per RECIST criteria v 1.1 as a CR that includes a disappearance of all target lesions, a PR was defined as having at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions from baseline and SD as neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase of lesions to qualify for progressive disease. The two-sided 95% exact binomial CI each arm was estimated by the Clopper-Pearson method.
Time frame: Disease response was assessed every 8 weeks, for the first 24 weeks, then every 12 weeks until DP; from date of randomization of study drug to the data cut-off date of 13 December 2016; follow-up for clinical benefit response was 21 months
Population: The ITT population included all randomized participants regardless of whether the participant received any IP or had any efficacy assessments collected.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC-486 and Fulvestrant | Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Confirmed CR, PR or Stable Disease (SD) for ≥ 24 Weeks (Clinical Benefit Rate) by Investigator Assessment | 31.3 Percentage of Participants | 95% Confidence Interval 18.66 |
| Fulvestrant | Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Confirmed CR, PR or Stable Disease (SD) for ≥ 24 Weeks (Clinical Benefit Rate) by Investigator Assessment | 30.6 Percentage of Participants | 95% Confidence Interval 18.25 |