Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Conditions
Brief summary
Combination study of monalizumab (IPH2201) with Ibrutinib in relapsed, refractory or previously untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) patients in 2 parts : * phase 1 : a 3+3 design to assess the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) * phase 2: to evaluate the anti-leukemic activity of the combination
Detailed description
This trial was designated to test the hypothesis that the combination of ibrutinib and IPH2201 will result in a substantial complete response (CR) rate, especially CR without minimal residual disease (MRD), as this has been shown to be associated with long-term clinical benefit. Up to 45 patients were planned to be enrolled. During the phase 1 part a 3+3 dose escalation design was employed. Four doses were planned to be assessed if the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) was not previously reached: 1, 2, 4 and 10 mg/kg. During phase 2 part, patients received monalizumab in combination with ibrutinib; monalizumab was given at the dose recommended upon completion of the phase I portion. The primary objective of the phase 1 was to assess the safety of monalizumab given intravenously as a single agent and in combination with ibrutinib in patients with relapsed, refractory or previously untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. The primary objective of the phase 2 was to evaluate the anti-leukemic activity of the combination of monalizumab and ibrutinib in patients with relapsed, refractory or previously untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
Interventions
During phase 1, patients received monalizumab, IV, at the dose of 1, 2 or 4mg/kg, as a single agent during 4 weeks and thereafter combined with ibrutinib 420 mg, orally, once daily, during 52 weeks. During phase 2, patients received monalizumab, IV, at the dose recommended upon completion of phase 1, combined with ibrutinib 420 mg orally, once daily, from the first cycle, during 52 weeks. In both parts of the trial, the first 4 administrations of monalizumab (from week 0 to week 6) occured every 2 weeks. From the 5th administration monalizumab was administered every 4 weeks.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Confirmed diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) * Relapsed, refractory or previously untreated CLL * CLL requiring treatment; patients must be eligible for ibrutinib therapy * Age \> = 18 years * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-2 * Life expectancy \> = 3 months * Adequate liver and renal function * Negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours before starting study treatment in women with childbearing potential. Women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception prior to study entry and for the duration of the study participation * Ability to understand a written informed and consent document * Signed informed consent prior to any protocol-specific procedures
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who have previously received ibrutinib or another inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) * History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds or similar chemical or biological composition to ibrutinib * Central nervous system involvement of the CLL * Abnormal hematological function which is not due to bone marrow failure related to the CLL * Patients requiring a treatment by oral vitamin K antagonists * Serious uncontrolled medical disorder * Medical condition or organ system dysfunction which, in the investigator opinion, could interfere with absorption or metabolism of ibrutinib * Moderate or severe hepatic impairment * Active auto-immune disease * Abnormal cardiac status * Pregnant women are excluded from study * Current active infectious disease * History of another malignancy within 3 years * History of allogeneic stem cell or solid organ transplantation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities | 8 weeks | Number of dose-limiting toxicities, measured during the phase 1, dose escalation, part of the study. |
| Rate of Complete Response (CR) | CR assessed 52 weeks after the beginning of combination treatment | The rate of complete response (CR) was evaluated using the International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (IWCLL) grading scale and confirmed by a bone marrow biopsy. Per International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (IWCLL), Complete Response (CR) is defined as lymphocytes \<4x109/l, absence of lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly at CT scan, no constitutional symptoms, no cytopenia, normocellular bone marrow. Partial Response (PR) is a reduction \> 50% in lymphocytes, lymphadenopathy, spleen or liver, no cytopenia. PD if appearance of any new lesion, or increase in lymphocytes \> 50%, or occurrence of cytopenia attributable to CLL. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | From beginning of study drug treatment to the end of study (up to 24 months) | Measure of best overall response at any time during the study. cCR: confirmed complete response/remission; uCR: unconfirmed complete response / remission; PR: partial response/remission; SD: stable disease; PD: progressive disease. Per International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (IWCLL), Complete Response (CR) is defined as lymphocytes \<4x109/l, absence of lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly at CT scan, no constitutional symptoms, no cytopenia, normocellular bone marrow. Partial Response (PR) is a reduction \> 50% in lymphocytes, lymphadenopathy, spleen or liver, no cytopenia. PD if appearance of any new lesion, or increase in lymphocytes \> 50%, or occurrence of cytopenia attributable to CLL. In order to have a confirmed CR (cCR), the CR must be confirmed by a scan and a bone marrow assessment assessed at least 2 months after the first occurrence of CR. Otherwise it would be an unconfirmed CR (uCR). |
| Duration of Remission | Up to 24 months | The duration of remission (DOR) is defined as the time from the date of first evaluation of the remission (cCR, uCR or PR) to the first documentation of progressive disease, relapsed disease or death. In case an assessment of progressive / relapsed disease or death does not exist, the DOR was censored at the time of the last disease assessment date. The DOR was calculated only for the patients with a remission that was assessed at 52 weeks. |
| Progression Free Survival | Up to 24 months | The Progression Free Survival (PFS) is defined as the time from first dose administration until the occurrence of progressive disease, relapsed disease or death from any cause. Patients without an event at the time of the analyse were censored at his or her last disease assessment date. Patients with no post-Baseline assessment were censored at the day of the first dose administration. |
| Overall Survival | Up to 24 months. | The overall survival (OS) is defined as the time from first dose administration until death from any cause. Alive patients were censored at the most recent date they were known to be alive. Subjects with no assessment post-Baseline were censored at the day of the first dose administration. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Recruitment details
It was anticipated that up to 24 patients (3 to 6 patients; 4 dose levels) would be enrolled in Phase 1 part of the study and up to 24 patients in the Phase 2 part with a total of up to 45 patients in the trial. A total of 22 patients were actually enrolled in the study: 13 patients in the Phase 1 part and 9 patients in the Phase 2 part.
Pre-assignment details
The first part of the study had a 3+3 design. Four dose levels of monalizumab were planned: 1 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg. Dose-escalation decisions were made by a Safety Committee.The dose of monalizumab for all patients in phase 2 of the study (2 mg/kg) was also chosen by the Safety Committee based on phase 1 data.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg During phase 1, patients received monalizumab, IV, at the dose of 1 mg/kg, as a single agent during 4 weeks and thereafter combined with ibrutinib 420 mg, orally, once daily, during 52 weeks.
In both parts of the trial, the first 4 administrations of monalizumab occured every 2 weeks. From the 5th administration monalizumab was administered every 4 weeks. | 3 |
| Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg During phase 1, patients received monalizumab, IV, at the dose of 2 mg/kg, as a single agent during 4 weeks and thereafter combined with ibrutinib 420 mg, orally, once daily, during 52 weeks.
In both parts of the trial, the first 4 administrations of monalizumab occured every 2 weeks. From the 5th administration monalizumab was administered every 4 weeks. | 6 |
| Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg During phase 1, patients received monalizumab, IV, at the dose of 4 mg/kg, as a single agent during 4 weeks and thereafter combined with ibrutinib 420 mg, orally, once daily, during 52 weeks.
In both parts of the trial, the first 4 administrations of monalizumab occured every 2 weeks. From the 5th administration monalizumab was administered every 4 weeks. | 4 |
| Phase 2 RP2D - 2 mg/kg During phase 2, patients received monalizumab, IV, at the dose recommended upon completion of phase 1 part, combined with ibrutinib 420 mg orally, once daily, from the first cycle and during 52 weeks.
In both parts of the trial, the first 4 administrations of monalizumab occured every 2 weeks. From the 5th administration monalizumab was administered every 4 weeks. | 9 |
| Total | 22 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 | FG002 | FG003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Overall Study | Disease progression | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall Study | Physician Decision | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall Study | Sponsor decision | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg | Total | Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Phase 2 RP2D - 2 mg/kg | Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 65.8 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.14 | 67.1 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.14 | 59.3 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.15 | 69.4 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.33 | 69.5 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.08 |
| Disease Status at Screening Previously Untreated CLL | 1 Participants | 7 Participants | 0 Participants | 6 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Disease Status at Screening Refractory CLL | 1 Participants | 2 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Disease Status at Screening Relapse CLL | 4 Participants | 13 Participants | 3 Participants | 3 Participants | 3 Participants |
| ECOG Performance Status ECOG 0 | 2 Participants | 12 Participants | 3 Participants | 7 Participants | 0 Participants |
| ECOG Performance Status ECOG 1 | 4 Participants | 10 Participants | 0 Participants | 2 Participants | 4 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Hispanic or Latino | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Not Hispanic or Latino | 6 Participants | 22 Participants | 3 Participants | 9 Participants | 4 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Asian | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Black or African American | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) More than one race | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) White | 6 Participants | 20 Participants | 3 Participants | 7 Participants | 4 Participants |
| RAI Stage Stage I | 0 Participants | 3 Participants | 0 Participants | 3 Participants | 0 Participants |
| RAI Stage Stage II | 1 Participants | 3 Participants | 2 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| RAI Stage Stage III | 1 Participants | 2 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 1 Participants |
| RAI Stage Stage IV | 4 Participants | 14 Participants | 1 Participants | 6 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 6 participants | 22 participants | 3 participants | 9 participants | 4 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 3 Participants | 8 Participants | 0 Participants | 2 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 3 Participants | 14 Participants | 3 Participants | 7 Participants | 1 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk | EG002 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 3 | 0 / 15 | 0 / 4 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 3 / 3 | 15 / 15 | 4 / 4 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 2 / 3 | 5 / 15 | 3 / 4 |
Outcome results
Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities
Number of dose-limiting toxicities, measured during the phase 1, dose escalation, part of the study.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Population: During phase 1 part of the study (dose escalation) the total number of patients evaluated for safety parameters is 13; 3 patients received at least one dose of monalizumab 1 mg/kg, 6 patients received 2 mg/kg , and 4 patients received 4 mg/kg.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities | 0 Dose Limiting Toxicy |
| Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg | Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities | 1 Dose Limiting Toxicy |
| Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg | Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities | 2 Dose Limiting Toxicy |
Rate of Complete Response (CR)
The rate of complete response (CR) was evaluated using the International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (IWCLL) grading scale and confirmed by a bone marrow biopsy. Per International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (IWCLL), Complete Response (CR) is defined as lymphocytes \<4x109/l, absence of lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly at CT scan, no constitutional symptoms, no cytopenia, normocellular bone marrow. Partial Response (PR) is a reduction \> 50% in lymphocytes, lymphadenopathy, spleen or liver, no cytopenia. PD if appearance of any new lesion, or increase in lymphocytes \> 50%, or occurrence of cytopenia attributable to CLL.
Time frame: CR assessed 52 weeks after the beginning of combination treatment
Population: Efficacy population: 21 patients who received at least one dose of monalizumab. According to the protocol, patients who discontinued treatment due to disease progression before the end of 8 weeks were replaced. Of note,1 patient (grade 3 hemolytic anemia due to disease progression at W4) was replaced and was then excluded from efficacy population.
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Rate of Complete Response (CR) | 1 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg | Rate of Complete Response (CR) | 1 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg | Rate of Complete Response (CR) | 0 Participants |
| Phase 2 RP2D - 2 mg/kg | Rate of Complete Response (CR) | 0 Participants |
Best Overall Response / Remission Rates
Measure of best overall response at any time during the study. cCR: confirmed complete response/remission; uCR: unconfirmed complete response / remission; PR: partial response/remission; SD: stable disease; PD: progressive disease. Per International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (IWCLL), Complete Response (CR) is defined as lymphocytes \<4x109/l, absence of lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly at CT scan, no constitutional symptoms, no cytopenia, normocellular bone marrow. Partial Response (PR) is a reduction \> 50% in lymphocytes, lymphadenopathy, spleen or liver, no cytopenia. PD if appearance of any new lesion, or increase in lymphocytes \> 50%, or occurrence of cytopenia attributable to CLL. In order to have a confirmed CR (cCR), the CR must be confirmed by a scan and a bone marrow assessment assessed at least 2 months after the first occurrence of CR. Otherwise it would be an unconfirmed CR (uCR).
Time frame: From beginning of study drug treatment to the end of study (up to 24 months)
Population: Efficacy population: 21 patients who received at least one dose of monalizumab. According to the protocol, patients who discontinued treatment due to disease progression before the end of 8 weeks were replaced. Of note,1 patient (grade 3 hemolytic anemia due to disease progression at W4) was replaced and was then excluded from efficacy population.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | SD | 0 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | PR | 2 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | PD | 0 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | uCR | 0 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | cCR | 1 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | cCR | 1 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | uCR | 1 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | PR | 3 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | SD | 1 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 2 - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | PD | 0 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | SD | 1 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | cCR | 0 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | uCR | 0 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | PD | 0 Participants |
| Phase 1 Level 3 - 4 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | PR | 2 Participants |
| Phase 2 RP2D - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | cCR | 0 Participants |
| Phase 2 RP2D - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | PD | 0 Participants |
| Phase 2 RP2D - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | SD | 3 Participants |
| Phase 2 RP2D - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | PR | 6 Participants |
| Phase 2 RP2D - 2 mg/kg | Best Overall Response / Remission Rates | uCR | 0 Participants |
Duration of Remission
The duration of remission (DOR) is defined as the time from the date of first evaluation of the remission (cCR, uCR or PR) to the first documentation of progressive disease, relapsed disease or death. In case an assessment of progressive / relapsed disease or death does not exist, the DOR was censored at the time of the last disease assessment date. The DOR was calculated only for the patients with a remission that was assessed at 52 weeks.
Time frame: Up to 24 months
Population: 21 patients evaluated for efficacy. 1 patient treated at 4 mg/kg was withdrawn due to grade 3 hemolytic anemia attribuated to disease progression at W4 and considered as not evaluable for efficacy. Due to the small size of the trial no subgroup analyses have been conducted.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Duration of Remission | NA Month |
Overall Survival
The overall survival (OS) is defined as the time from first dose administration until death from any cause. Alive patients were censored at the most recent date they were known to be alive. Subjects with no assessment post-Baseline were censored at the day of the first dose administration.
Time frame: Up to 24 months.
Population: 22 patients were included in the ITT / Safety population
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Overall Survival | NA Month |
Progression Free Survival
The Progression Free Survival (PFS) is defined as the time from first dose administration until the occurrence of progressive disease, relapsed disease or death from any cause. Patients without an event at the time of the analyse were censored at his or her last disease assessment date. Patients with no post-Baseline assessment were censored at the day of the first dose administration.
Time frame: Up to 24 months
Population: All 22 enrolled patients were included in the ITT / Safety population
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Level 1 - 1 mg/kg | Progression Free Survival | NA Month |