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Novel PET/CT Imaging Biomarkers of CB-839 in Combination With Panitumumab and Irinotecan in Patients With Metastatic and Refractory RAS Wildtype Colorectal Cancer

Phase I/II Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Novel PET/CT Imaging Biomarkers of CB-839 in Combination With Panitumumab and Irinotecan in Patients With Metastatic and Refractory RAS Wildtype Colorectal Cancer

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03263429
Enrollment
29
Registered
2017-08-28
Start date
2017-08-23
Completion date
2023-12-21
Last updated
2024-08-30

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

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, RAS Wild Type Colorectal Cancer, Refractory Colorectal Cancer

Brief summary

This phase I/II trial studies the best dose and side effects of glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 and how well it works with panitumumab and irinotecan hydrochloride (phase I only) in treating patients with RAS wildtype colorectal cancer that has spread to other places in the body and does not respond to treatment. Glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies, such as panitumumab, may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as irinotecan hydrochloride, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 with panitumumab and irinotecan hydrochloride may work better in treating patients with colorectal cancer.

Detailed description

Objectives: Primary Objective of Phase I: • Determine the safety and tolerability of CB-839 in combination with panitumumab and irinotecan. Exploratory Objective of Phase I (Optional Imaging Sub-study): • Correlate radiological features of pre- and post-treatment 11C-Glutamine PET/CT and 18F-FSPG PET/CT with clinical outcome. Primary Objective of Phase II: • Determine the efficacy of CB-839 in combination with panitumumab as measured by the response rate (RR). Secondary Objectives of Phase II: * Determine the disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). * Perform the following correlative studies (in the phase 2 component): * Correlate radiological features of pre- and post-treatment 18F-FSPG PET/CT with clinical outcome and biological correlates (tissue gene signature, exosomes). * Collect blood samples during each radiotracer injection to assess pharmacokinetics. * Collect pre-treatment biopsy tissue and prospectively correlate clinical outcome with a glutamine metabolism gene signature. * Quantify exosomal content in the plasma. Exploratory Objective of Phase II: • Development of patient-derived organoids from pre-treatment tissue biopsy OUTLINE: Phase I is a dose-escalation study of glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 in combination with standard doses of panitumumab and irinotecan hydrochloride. Phase II will study efficacy of glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 in combination with standard doses of panitumumab. Patients receive glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 orally (PO) twice daily (BID) on days 1-28, panitumumab intravenously (IV) over 60-90 minutes on days 1 and 15, and irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes on day 1 and 15 (Phase I only). Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed at 28 days and then every 3 months for up to 1 year.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALPanitumumab

Given by vein

DRUGIrinotecan Hydrochloride (phase I only)

Given by vein

OTHERLaboratory Biomarker Analysis

Correlative studies

OTHERPharmacological Study

Correlative studies

DEVICEImaging with 11C-Glutamine PET/CT scans and 18F-FSPG PET/CT scans

During phase II at baseline and day 28 of cycle 1

Sponsors

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CollaboratorNIH
Calithera Biosciences, Inc
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Signed and dated written informed consent * Histologically or cytologically-confirmed diagnosis of metastatic KRAS wildtype colorectal cancer (CRC) * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 * In dose escalation, patients must have had at least one prior line of chemotherapy for advanced disease or progressed within 6 months of adjuvant therapy (prior chemotherapy and/or anti-EGFR therapy is permitted) * In dose expansion, patients must have received prior anti-EGFR therapy and achieved at least stable disease on at least one scan as their best response * In dose expansion, patients must be willing to undergo a pre-treatment biopsy, and four research PET imaging techniques (11C-Glutamine and 18F-FSPG), two pre-treatment and two after one cycle of treatment * In dose expansion, at least one measurable lesion as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 which can be followed by CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>= 1,500/uL * Platelets \>= 100,000/uL * Serum albumin \>= 3.0 g/dL * Serum creatinine =\< 2 mg/dL, or calculated creatinine clearance \> 50 mL/min (per the Cockcroft-Gault formula) * Total bilirubin =\< 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) * Aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =\< 5.0 x ULN * Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 14 days prior to receiving first dose of protocol-indicated treatment; and additionally agree to use at least 2 methods of acceptable contraception or abstain from heterosexual intercourse from the time of signing consent, and until 2 months after patient's last dose of protocol-indicated treatment; WOCBP of childbearing potential are defined as those not surgically sterile or not post-menopausal (i.e. if a female patient has not had a bilateral tubal ligation, a bilateral oophorectomy, or a complete hysterectomy; or has not been amenorrheic for 12 months in the absence of an alternative medical cause, then patient will be considered a female of childbearing potential); postmenopausal status in females under 55 years of age should be confirmed with a serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level within laboratory reference range for postmenopausal women * Men able to father children who are sexually active with WOCBP must agree to use at least 2 methods of acceptable contraception from the time of signing consent and until 2 months after patient's last dose of protocol-indicated treatment; men able to father children are defined as those who are not surgically sterile (i.e. patient has not had a vasectomy)

Exclusion criteria

* Within 28 days before first dose of protocol-indicated treatment: * Anti-cancer treatment including chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or biological therapy * Major surgery requiring general anesthesia; (Note: within this time frame, placement of a central line or portacath is acceptable and does not exclude) * Receipt of an investigational agent * Within 14 days before first dose of protocol-indicated treatment: \* Active uncontrolled infection; patients with infection under active treatment and controlled with antibiotics initiated at least 14 days prior to initiation of protocol-indicated treatment are not excluded (e.g. urinary tract infection controlled with antibiotics) * Dose escalation only: known grade 4 toxicity probably or definitely attributed to past irinotecan treatment * Active inflammatory bowel disease, other bowel disease causing chronic diarrhea (defined as \> 4 loose stools per day), or bowel obstruction * History of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis, or evidence of interstitial pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis on baseline chest CT scan * Unable to receive oral medication * Central nervous system (CNS) metastasis, unless asymptomatic or previously treated and stable; and no evidence of CNS progression for at least 30 days prior to initiating protocol-indicated treatment; anticonvulsant and/or corticosteroid therapy will be allowed if patient is on a stable or decreasing dose of such treatment for at least 30 days prior to initiating protocol-indicated treatment * Patients with known Gilbert's disease * Patient is pregnant or breastfeeding * Current or previous malignant disease (other than colorectal cancer) within the last 5 years; with the exception of the following if considered curatively treated: non-melanoma skin cancer(s), carcinoma in situ of the cervix, and ductal carcinoma in situ; subjects with another active malignancy requiring concurrent anti-cancer intervention are excluded; (Note the following does not exclude: effectively treated malignancy that has been in remission for more than 5 years and is considered to be cured AND no additional anti-cancer therapy is ongoing and required during the study period) * Known positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or cytomegalovirus (CMV) * Known psychiatric condition, social circumstance, or other medical condition reasonably judged by the patient's study physician to unacceptably increase the risk of study participation; or to prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent or anticipated compliance with scheduled visits, treatment schedule, laboratory tests and other study requirements.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Maximum Tolerated Dose (Phase I) of CB-839 in Combination With Panitumumab and Irinotecan HydrochlorideUp to 12 monthsThe maximum tolerated dose of CB-839 will be determined in Phase I with dose-escalation following Bayesian continual reassessment method. Patients were treated in cohort of 3. The CB839 dose leves were 400, 600 and 800mg.
Response Rate (Phase II)Up to 12 monthsThe percent of patients with best response as complete response (CR) and partial response(PR) among patients with evaluable result. The response criteria: CR, Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm; PR, At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters, Progressive Disease (PD), At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression); Stable Disease(SD), Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD.
Recommended Phase 2 Dose of CB-839 in Combination With Panitumumab and Irinotecan Hydrochloride (Phase I)Up to 12 months.The recommended phase 2 dose will be determined.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Progression Free Survival (Phase II)Up to 12 monthsIt is defined as the time from on treatment to disease progression or death (whichever comes first). For those alive without progression, they were censored at last follow up date. Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate the median survival time with 95% confidence interval.
Disease Control RateUp to 12 monthsThe disease control rate will be evaluated. It is defined as the percent of patients with response as CR, PR, or SD among patients with evaluable result. The response criteria: CR, Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm; PR, At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters, Progressive Disease (PD), At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression); Stable Disease(SD), Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD.
Overall SurvivalUp to 12 monthsIt is defined as the days from on treatment date to death due to any cause. Those alive were censored at the last date of follow up. Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate the median survival time with 95% confidence interval.
Coefficient of Determination (R2) of Maximum Standardized Uptake Value (SUVmax) of Fluorine F 18 L-glutamate Derivative BAY94-9392 (18F-FSPG) Uptake Change With Tumor Size Change (Phase II)Up to 8 weeksEvaluate the relationship between 18F-FSPG uptake change from baseline and change in tumor size at the time of objective response assessment using a standard linear regression analysis. The coefficient of determination (R2) describes the strength of the relationship between the change in 18F-FSPG and the change in tumor size. The squared root of R2 is the correation coefficient between the change in 18F-FSPG and the change in tumor size. R2 is reported.
Plasma Exosomal Content (Phase II)Up to 12 monthsPlasma exosomal content will be assessed at pre-treatment, after one cycle of treatment, and at disease progression.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
CB-839 600mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2 (Phase I Dose Escalation)
Participants who were treated with CB-839 600mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2
3
CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2 (Phase I Dose Escalation)
Participants were treated with CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2
8
CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan180mg/m2 (Phase II Dose Expansion)
Participants were treated with CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2
18
Total29

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyDeath3516
Overall StudyFollow-Up Period Completed020
Overall StudyParticipant unable to return001
Overall StudyStudy Closed001
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject010

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCB-839 600mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2 (Phase I Dose Escalation)CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2 (Phase I Dose Escalation)CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan180mg/m2 (Phase II Dose Expansion)Total
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants7 Participants2 Participants10 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
2 Participants1 Participants16 Participants19 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants4 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2 Participants5 Participants13 Participants20 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
3 participants8 participants18 participants29 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants4 Participants5 Participants10 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants4 Participants13 Participants19 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
3 / 38 / 817 / 18
other
Total, other adverse events
3 / 38 / 818 / 18
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 33 / 84 / 18

Outcome results

Primary

Maximum Tolerated Dose (Phase I) of CB-839 in Combination With Panitumumab and Irinotecan Hydrochloride

The maximum tolerated dose of CB-839 will be determined in Phase I with dose-escalation following Bayesian continual reassessment method. Patients were treated in cohort of 3. The CB839 dose leves were 400, 600 and 800mg.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Population: Patients got CB-839 combined with 6 mg/kg panitumumab, and 180 mg/m2 irinotecan.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Panitumumab/Irinotecan/CB-839Maximum Tolerated Dose (Phase I) of CB-839 in Combination With Panitumumab and Irinotecan Hydrochloride800 mg
Primary

Recommended Phase 2 Dose of CB-839 in Combination With Panitumumab and Irinotecan Hydrochloride (Phase I)

The recommended phase 2 dose will be determined.

Time frame: Up to 12 months.

Population: Patient received CB-839 in combination with panitumumab and irinotecan hydrochloride (Phase I)

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Panitumumab/Irinotecan/CB-839Recommended Phase 2 Dose of CB-839 in Combination With Panitumumab and Irinotecan Hydrochloride (Phase I)800 mg
Primary

Response Rate (Phase II)

The percent of patients with best response as complete response (CR) and partial response(PR) among patients with evaluable result. The response criteria: CR, Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm; PR, At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters, Progressive Disease (PD), At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression); Stable Disease(SD), Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Population: Participants were treated with CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Panitumumab/Irinotecan/CB-839Response Rate (Phase II)11.8 percentage of participants
Secondary

Coefficient of Determination (R2) of Maximum Standardized Uptake Value (SUVmax) of Fluorine F 18 L-glutamate Derivative BAY94-9392 (18F-FSPG) Uptake Change With Tumor Size Change (Phase II)

Evaluate the relationship between 18F-FSPG uptake change from baseline and change in tumor size at the time of objective response assessment using a standard linear regression analysis. The coefficient of determination (R2) describes the strength of the relationship between the change in 18F-FSPG and the change in tumor size. The squared root of R2 is the correation coefficient between the change in 18F-FSPG and the change in tumor size. R2 is reported.

Time frame: Up to 8 weeks

Population: Patients received the phase II dose and had both SUVmax and tumor size data available

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Panitumumab/Irinotecan/CB-839Coefficient of Determination (R2) of Maximum Standardized Uptake Value (SUVmax) of Fluorine F 18 L-glutamate Derivative BAY94-9392 (18F-FSPG) Uptake Change With Tumor Size Change (Phase II)0.0983 Coefficient of determination
Secondary

Disease Control Rate

The disease control rate will be evaluated. It is defined as the percent of patients with response as CR, PR, or SD among patients with evaluable result. The response criteria: CR, Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm; PR, At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters, Progressive Disease (PD), At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression); Stable Disease(SD), Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Population: Participants were treated with CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan 180mg/m2.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Panitumumab/Irinotecan/CB-839Disease Control Rate41.2 percentage of participants
Secondary

Overall Survival

It is defined as the days from on treatment date to death due to any cause. Those alive were censored at the last date of follow up. Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate the median survival time with 95% confidence interval.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Population: Patients received CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan180mg/m2

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Panitumumab/Irinotecan/CB-839Overall Survival265 days
Secondary

Plasma Exosomal Content (Phase II)

Plasma exosomal content will be assessed at pre-treatment, after one cycle of treatment, and at disease progression.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Population: Patients who were treated with CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan180mg/m2 and had plasma exosomal measurement available at pre-treatment, after cycle 1, and/or at progression.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Panitumumab/Irinotecan/CB-839Plasma Exosomal Content (Phase II)3.9 mg
CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan180mg/m2 (Phase II Dose Expansion) After Cycle 1Plasma Exosomal Content (Phase II)3.2 mg
CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan180mg/m2 (Phase II Dose Expansion) at ProgressionPlasma Exosomal Content (Phase II)4.1 mg
Secondary

Progression Free Survival (Phase II)

It is defined as the time from on treatment to disease progression or death (whichever comes first). For those alive without progression, they were censored at last follow up date. Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate the median survival time with 95% confidence interval.

Time frame: Up to 12 months

Population: Patients received CB-839 800mg +Panitumumab 6mg/kg +Irinotecan180mg/m2.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Panitumumab/Irinotecan/CB-839Progression Free Survival (Phase II)56 days

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 24, 2026