To investigate safety and tolerability as well as the induced immune response upon MesoPher/mitazalimab combination therapy in metastasized pancreatic disease after (modified) FOLFIRINOX.
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Condition
- Exocrine pancreas conditions
- Gastrointestinal neoplasms malignant and unspecified
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The main study endpoint is dose-limiting toxicities of MesoPher/mitazalimab
combination therapy.
Secondary outcome
Secondary endpoints are the radiographical response rate according to
RECIST/iRECIST and systemic immune responses induced by the combination
therapy.
Background summary
Pancreatic cancer is expected to be the second leading cause of cancer-related
death in 2020. Pancreatic cancer is known as an immunological cold tumor. It is
thought that the characteristic desmoplastic stroma of established pancreatic
adenocarcinomas acts as a physical as well as an immunosuppressive barrier
leading to exclusion of T cells. The use of CD40 agonists (such as mitazalimab,
also known as JNJ-64457107 and ADC-1013) may convert pancreatic adenocarcinomas
into immunological hot tumors by T-cell-dependent and T-cell-independent
mechanisms. Targeting the desmoplastic stroma, thereby making the tumor more
permeable for T-cell infiltration, is seen as one of the assisting mechanisms.
Furthermore, the immunological coldness of pancreatic cancers infers that
tumor-reactive T-cell responses are absent or weak at best. Dendritic cell
therapy introduces tumor-specific T cells and in combination with a CD40
agonist, may lead to synergistic anti-tumor responses which could be beneficial
for pancreatic cancer patients.
Study objective
To investigate safety and tolerability as well as the induced immune response
upon MesoPher/mitazalimab combination therapy in metastasized pancreatic
disease after (modified) FOLFIRINOX.
Study design
Open-label, single-center, phase I dose finding study using a mTPI
dose-escalation design.
Intervention
Leukapheresis is performed after which monocytes are used for differentiation
to dendritic cells. Autologous dendritic cells pulsed with an allogeneic tumor
lysate (MesoPher) will be administered intra-dermally and intravenously 3 times
every 2 weeks. Booster vaccinations are given after 3 and 6 months. On the same
day after administration of MesoPher a CD40 agonist (mitazalimab) will be
administered intravenously.
Study burden and risks
Patients have to undergo additional outpatient clinic visits for this study and
additional invasive procedures specifically for this trial, e.g. intravenous
catheter placement and tumor metastasis biopsies. Although these are invasive
procedures, associated risks are limited. Intravenous access is necessary
during every visit, i.e. for leukapheresis, for drawing blood samples and for
the administration of study medication. Leukapheresis is a standard procedure
and will be performed according to our institutional guidelines. Leukapheresis
demonstrates a limited risk for transient thrombocytopenia and leukopenia.
Previous clinical studies have shown that injection with tumor lysate-pulsed
dendritic cells (MesoPher) was well tolerated without major systemic toxicity,
with the exception of low-grade flu-like symptoms (REACtiVE Trial,
NL67169.000.18; DENIM/MM04: NCT03610360; MM03 NL44330.000.14 / NCT02395679).
Also, intravenous injection of mitazalimab up to 1200 µg/kg was well tolerated
with manageable side effects. There are currently no trials investigating this
combination therapy. Combining two immunomodulatory drugs increases the risk
for toxicity. The objective of this phase I study is to investigate safety and
tolerability of administrating MesoPher/mitazalimab combination therapy in
metastatic pancreatic cancer patients. Patients may have potential beneficial
anti-tumor responses following study medication.
Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Rotterdam 3015 GD
NL
Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Rotterdam 3015 GD
NL
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Inclusion criteria
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all
of the following criteria:
• Metastatic pancreatic cancer as defined by the presence of radiologically
suspect metastatic lesions.
• Inclusion <= 4 weeks after stopping FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy.
• No more than 1 line of chemotherapy for metastatic disease is allowed. Prior
FOLFIRINOX for locally advanced disease if given within 1 year before screening
will be counted as first-line treatment. Any FOLFIRINOX given in the curative
intent setting if more than a year before screening will not be considered
first line therapy.
• An accessible metastasistic lesion for histological tissue collection.
• Patients must be at least 18 years old and must be able to give written
informed consent.
• WHO performance status 0-1.
• Patients must have normal organ function and adequate bone marrow reserve:
absolute neutrophil count > 1.0 x 109/l, platelet count > 100 x 109/l, and Hb >
6.0 mmol/l (as determined during screening). Transfusion in the 2 weeks
preceding screening is not allowed.
• Laboratory tests: ASAT/ALAT <5xULN (upper limit of normal), bilirubine
<1.5xULN, Creatinine value <1.5xULN, Lactate dehydrogenase value <= ULN and
albumin value >= LLN (lower limit of normal).
• Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at
screening and a negative urine pregnancy test just prior to the first study
drug administration on Day 1, and must be willing to use an effective
contraceptive method (intrauterine devices, hormonal contraceptives,
contraceptive pill, implants, transdermal patches, hormonal vaginal devices,
infusions with prolonged release) or true abstinence (when this is in line with
the preferred and usual lifestyle)* during the study and for at least 12 months
after the last study drug administration.
*True abstinence is acceptable when this is in line with the preferred and
usual lifestyle of the subject. Periodic abstinence (such as calendar,
ovulation, symptothermal, postovulation methods) and withdrawal are not
acceptable methods of contraception.
• Men must be willing to use an effective contraceptive method (e.g. condom,
vasectomy) during the study and for at least 12 months after the last study
drug administration.
• Ability to return to the hospital for adequate follow-up as required by this
protocol.
• Written informed consent according to ICH-GCP.
Exclusion criteria
A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded
from participation in this study:
• Medical or psychological impediment to probable compliance with the protocol.
• Abdominal ascites.
• Current or previous use of a CD40 antibody and/or anti-tumor vaccinations.
• Current use of steroids (or other immunosuppressive agents). Patients must
have had 6 weeks of discontinuation and must stop any such treatment during the
time of the study. Prophylactic usage of dexamethasone during chemotherapy is
excluded from this 6 weeks interval.
• Prior malignancy except adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin
cancer, superficial or in-situ cancer of the bladder or other cancer for which
the patient has undergone curative intent treatment and has been disease-free
for two years.
• Serious concomitant disease, or active infections.
• History of autoimmune disease, organ allografts or active acute or chronic
infection, including but not limited to HIV and viral hepatitis.
• Serious intercurrent chronic or acute illness such as pulmonary disease
(asthma or COPD), cardiac disease (NYHA class III or IV), hepatic disease or
other illness considered by the study coordinator to constitute an unwarranted
high risk for the investigational treatment.
• Known allergy to shell fish (may contain keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH)).
• Pregnant or lactating women.
• Inadequate vein access to perform leukapheresis.
• Concomitant participation in another clinical intervention trial (except
participation in a biobank study).
• An organic brain syndrome or other significant psychiatric abnormality which
would compromise the ability to give informed consent, and preclude
participation in the full protocol and follow-up.
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Register | ID |
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EudraCT | EUCTR2021-000289-13-NL |
CCMO | NL76592.000.21 |
OMON | NL-OMON27591 |