The objective of this study is to test the safety, tolerability and anti-tumor activity of the combination of the investigational products epacadostat and pembrolizumab, compared to pembrolizumab as mono therapy, in patients with advanced/…
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- Renal and urinary tract neoplasms malignant and unspecified
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Primary outcome
The dual primary endpoints are PFS (progression free survival) and OS (overall
survival).
* OS is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of death
due to any cause.
* PFS is defined as the time from the date of randomization until disease
progression, or death from any cause, whichever occurs first based on Response
Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 by Investigator determination.
Secondary outcome
The secondary endpoints include safety and tolerability, Overall Response Rate
(ORR), time to true deterioration (TTD) in global health status / quality of
life (QoL).
ORR is defined as the proportion of participants in the analysis population who
have a best response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based
on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 by Investigator
determination.
TTD is defined as the time from baseline to first onset of Patient Reported
Outcome (PRO) deterioration.
Background summary
The worldwide incidence of bladder cancer exceeds 300,000 cases annually.
Urothelial carcinoma is the predominant histologic type of bladder cancer in
the United States and Western Europe, where it accounts for approximately 90%
of bladder cancers. Approximately 25% of patients with muscle-invasive disease
either present with or later develop metastases. Systemic chemotherapy is the
standard approach for the initial treatment of patients with inoperable locally
advanced or metastatic urothelial malignancies. The median survival with
multi-agent chemotherapy is approximately 14 to 15 months.
While this is superior to the estimated 6-month survival with metastatic
disease prior to the development of modern chemotherapy regimens, the 5-year
survival rate is approximately 15% with contemporary regimens. More effective
and less toxic treatments are greatly needed in this patient population, and
immunotherapy offers additional options for patients progressing after their
initial systemic therapy.
In light of the relatively limited benefit from second-line chemotherapy in
this patient population (at best 6.9 months increase in OS), and the promising
results with pembrolizumab and IDO1, pembrolizumab and epacadostat versus
pembrolizumab plus placebo will be compared in this participant population.
Pembrolizumab is a potent and highly selective monoclonal antibody that
directly blocks the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2.
Epacadostat represents a novel, potent, and selective inhibitor of the enzyme
IDO1 in both tumor cells and dendritic cells.
It is expected that combined inhibition of the IDO1 and the PD-1 pathway will
have a complimentary therapeutic effect and will lead to a greater suppression
of antitumor immunity.
Study objective
The objective of this study is to test the safety, tolerability and anti-tumor
activity of the combination of the investigational products epacadostat and
pembrolizumab, compared to pembrolizumab as mono therapy, in patients with
advanced/unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC) that has recurred
or progressed following one prior line of platinum-containing chemotherapy for
advanced/metastatic disease.
Study design
This is a Randomized, Double-Blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial of
pembrolizumab in combination with epacadostat or placebo.
Intervention
1. Pembrolizumab 200 mg IV every 3 weeks (Q3W) + epacadostat 100 mg PO BID
continuously
2. Pembrolizumab 200 mg IV Q3W + placebo PO BID continuously
Study burden and risks
Treatment cycles will take three weeks, of which pembrolizumab will be
administered on Day 1 and epacadostat will be taken orally twice daily. At
every visit, a physical examination will be performed, vital signs will be
measured, ECG made and blood samples will be collected.
Subjects will also be asked to complete questionnaires on their health and
symptoms (EuroQol q-5D-3L [Health], and EORTC QLQ-C30 [Quality of Life]. There
will be a tumor biopsy at screening (may be omitted in case adequate tumor
tissue from a previous biopsy is available). At several timepoints during the
study, tumor imaging will be performed.
Subjects may experience physical and/or psychological discomfort with some of
the study procedures, such as blood sampling, administration of the IV line,
ECGs, CT/MRI scans and tumor biopsy. The most frequent reported side effects
with the trial medication include itching, frequent or irregular bowel
movements, cough, fatigue, nausea, headache, shortness of breath and rash.
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Inclusion criteria
1. Have histologically-confirmed diagnosis of UC of the renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, or urethra, that is transitional cell, or mixed transitional/non-transitional (predominantly transitional) cell type.;2. Have progression or recurrence of UC following one prior platinum containing chemotherapy regimen for metastatic or unresectable locally advanced disease. No additional lines of systemic treatment are allowed.;3. Have the presence of at least one measurable lesion by computed tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) per RECIST 1.1 as determined by the investigator/local radiology assessment.;a. If participants have only 1 measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1, any biopsy specimen should be obtained from the non-target lesion or archival tissue.;b. If participants have only 1 measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1, this lesion should not have been in the field of prior irradiation unless there is documented progression of the lesion(s).;4. Have provided an archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated for PD-L1 analysis. A newly obtained biopsy is strongly preferred but not required if archival tissue is adequate for analysis. If submitting unstained cut slides, freshly cut slides should be submitted to the central laboratory within 14 days from when the slides are cut. Refer to Section 9.8.1 in the protocol for an explanation. PD-L1 status (CPS *10 or CPS<10) must be determined by the central laboratory prior to randomization. Participants will be excluded if PD-L1 status cannot be determined.;5. Have resolution of all toxicities and any toxic effect(s) of the most recent prior therapy to Grade 1 or less (except alopecia). Participants with *Grade 2 neuropathy are an exception and may enroll.;6. Be *18 years of age on day of signing informed consent.;7. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1 within 14 days prior to randomization.;Male participants:;8. A male participant must agree to use a contraception during the treatment period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of study treatment and refrain from donating sperm during this period.;Female participants:;A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies:;a.) Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP);OR;b.) A WOCBP who agrees to use contraception during the treatment period and for at least 120 days (corresponding to time needed to eliminate any study treatments (MK-3475 and epacadostat) after the last dose of study treatment.;9. The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the trial.;10. Have adequate organ function as defined in the protocol. Specimens must be collected within 14 days prior to randomization.
Exclusion criteria
1. Has urothelial carcinoma that is suitable for local therapy with curative intent.;2. Has presence of a gastrointestinal condition that in the opinion of the Investigator may affect drug absorption.;3. Has clinically significant cardiac disease, including unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction within 6 months from Day 1 of study drug administration, or New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure. Medically controlled arrhythmia stable on medication is permitted.;4. Has a history or presence of an abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) that, in the investigator's opinion, is clinically meaningful. Screening corrected QT interval (QTc) interval >480 msec is excluded (corrected by Fridericia formula or Bazett formula). In the event that a single QTc is >480 milliseconds, the participant may enroll if the average QTc for the 3 ECGs is <480 milliseconds.;5. Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the participant's participation for the full duration of the study, or is not in the best interest of the participant to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator.;6. Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior the first dose of study treatment.;7. Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years.;8. Has known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Participants with previously treated brain metastases may participate provided they are radiologically stable, ie, without evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks by repeat imaging, (note that repeat imaging should be performed during the study screening), clinically stable and without requirement of steroid treatment for at least 14 days prior to first dose of study treatment.;9. Has severe hypersensitivity (*Grade 3) to study treatment (pembrolizumab and epacadostat) and/or any of its excipients.;10. Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years (ie, with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs). Replacement therapy (eg, thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency) is not considered a form of systemic treatment and is allowed.;11. Has known history of or is positive for active Hepatitis B (HBsAg reactive) or has active Hepatitis C (HCV RNA).;12. Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current pneumonitis.;13. Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy.;14. Has a known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV testing is not required unless mandated by local health authority.;15. Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperating with the requirements of the study.;16. A WOCBP who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 72 hours before randomization. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required.;17. Has received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti PD-L2 agent, IDO1 inhibitor, or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (eg, CTLA-4, OX 40, CD137), or any other antibody or drug targeting T-cell costimulatory pathways in the adjuvant or advanced/metastatic setting.;18. Has received prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to randomization.;19. Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of randomization. Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related toxicities (to Grade *1), and not require corticosteroids. A 1-week washout is permitted for palliative radiation (* 2 weeks of radiotherapy) to non-CNS disease.;20. Has received a live vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study treatment. ;21. Has received therapy with a MAOI, melatonin supplement, or UGT1A9 inhibitor within 21 days prior to starting treatment, or anticipates requiring one of these prohibited medications during the treatment phase.;22. Has any history of SS after receiving serotonergic drugs.;23. Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment.;24. Is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 120 days after the last dose of study treatment.
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Register | ID |
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EudraCT | EUCTR2017-002310-31-NL |
CCMO | NL62921.056.17 |