A Phase 2 Study of Durvalumab in Combination With Tremelimumab in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Other)
Overall Status
Suspended
CT.gov ID
NCT03075527
Collaborator
AstraZeneca (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This research study is studying a pair of immunotherapies as a possible treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma.

The drugs involved in this study are:
  • Durvalumab

  • Tremelimumab

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Detailed Description

This research study is a Phase II clinical trial. Phase II clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug to learn whether the drug works in treating a specific disease. "Investigational" means that the drug is being studied.

The FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has not approved durvalumab or tremelimumab as a treatment for any disease.

In this research study, the investigators are studying if the study drug can help your cancer compared to the usual approach to treating malignant pleural mesothelioma . Durvalumab is a drug that blocks a protein often produced by cancer cells or surrounding cells to suppress immune cells from attacking cancer cells. Tremelimumab blocks a receptor on immune cells that normally suppresses immune attack. These two study drugs have been used alone for mesothelioma but the combination has not yet been tested for mesothelioma. These two drugs have been used for cancers such as melanoma and have been effective than using either drug alone.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
19 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase 2 Study of Durvalumab in Combination With Tremelimumab in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Actual Study Start Date :
Apr 10, 2017
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jun 7, 2019
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Sep 30, 2024

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Tremelimumab + Durvalumab

Subjects will receive durvalumab and tremelimumab both via intravenous infusion once per day for every 28 day cycles (+ 7 days). Participants will receive tremelimumab for up to 4 cycles (4 doses). Beginning with cycle 5 day 1, subjects will continue to receive durvalumab alone, until clinical or radiological progression.

Drug: Tremelimumab
Tremelimumab blocks a receptor on immune cells that normally suppresses immune attack.
Other Names:
  • CP-675,206
  • Drug: Durvalumab
    Durvalumab is a drug that blocks a protein often produced by cancer cells or surrounding cells to suppress immune cells from attacking cancer cells.
    Other Names:
  • MEDI-4736
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Overall Response Rate [ORR was assessed every 8 weeks from Cycle 1 Day 1 until date of documented disease progression or death.]

      Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), >=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Overall Survival [Overall survival is assessed from date of registration until date of death on-treatment or during follow-up.]

      defined as the time from randomization (or registration) to death due to any cause, or censored at date last known alive.

    2. Progression Free Survival [PFS is measured from time of registration to date of radiographic progression per RECIST1.1 or death.]

      Progression-Free Survival (PFS) is defined as the time from randomization (or registration) to the earlier of progression or death due to any cause. Participants alive without disease progression are censored at date of last disease evaluation.

    3. Duration of Response [Duration of response will be assessed at study completion, after all participants are off treatment.]

      Time from documentation of tumor response to disease progression

    4. Adverse Events [Toxicity is assessed from the time of first dose of study medication until the participant comes off study. Adverse event profile will be assessed at study completion.]

      Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.03.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Written informed consent obtained prior to any study-specific procedures not considered part of routine medical care

    • Histologically or cytologically confirmed unresectable or medically inoperable malignant pleural mesothelioma

    • Disease progression after treatment with at least one line of chemotherapy that included a first-line platinum agent in combination with an anti-folate

    • Participants must have measurable disease according to modified RECIST for pleural malignant mesothelioma. (Bone metastases are not considered measurable.) Prior radiation to the only site of measurable disease will make the participant ineligible unless the lesion has been demonstrated to grow after completion of radiation therapy.

    • Participants must be willing and able to undergo a biopsy at the start of this study and an on-treatment biopsy if safe and feasible.

    • Participants must have be at least 28 days from any major surgery.

    • ECOG performance status of 0 or 1.

    • Subjects must have adequate hematologic, renal, and organ and marrow function

    • Age 18 years or older

    • Female subjects of childbearing potential who are sexually active with a non sterilized male partner must agree to use at least one highly effective method of contraception from the time of screening and must agree to continue using such precautions for 180 days after the last dose of investigational product. Male partners of a female subject must also agree to use male condom plus spermicide throughout this period. Cessation of birth control after this point should be discussed with a responsible physician. Not engaging in sexual activity for the total duration of the trial and the drug washout period is an acceptable practice; however, occasional abstinence, the rhythm method, and the withdrawal method are not acceptable methods of contraception. Female patients should refrain from breastfeeding throughout this period.

    • Females of childbearing potential are defined as those who are not surgically sterile (i.e., bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy, or complete hysterectomy) or post-menopausal (defined as greater than or equal to 12 months with no menses without an alternative medical cause)

    • Non-sterilized male subjects who are sexually active with a female partner of childbearing potential must use male condom plus spermicide from screening through 180 days after the last dose of investigational product. Not engaging in sexual activity for the total duration of the trial and the drug washout period is an acceptable practice; however, occasional abstinence, the rhythm method, and the withdrawal method are not acceptable methods of contraception. Male patients should refrain from sperm donation throughout this period. Female partners of a male subject must use a highly effective method of contraception throughout this period.

    • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

    • Subject is willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study including undergoing treatment and scheduled visits and examinations including follow up

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Previous treatment with an immune check-point inhibitors, CTLA-4, PD-1, or PD-L1, including prior treatment with either durvalumab or tremelimumab

    • Known central nervous system metastasis. Patients with known brain metastases, spinal cord compression, carcinomatous meningitis, or leptomeningeal disease may be enrolled if they have been treated, are no longer taking corticosteroids, and have been stable on imaging for at least 3 weeks

    • Subjects currently receiving systemic corticosteroids above 10 mg per day for more than 14 days; subjects receiving other systemic immunosuppressive drugs for more than 14 days. Exceptions include: inhaled, intranasal, ophthalmic, and topical corticosteroids, local corticosteroid injections (e.g., intra-articular injections), and subjects requiring corticosteroid pre-medication for hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. CT scan premedication)

    • Subjects with medical conditions that require the chronic use of systemic corticosteroids. Exceptions include: inhaled, intranasal, ophthalmic, and topical corticosteroids, local corticosteroid injections (e.g., intra-articular injections), and subjects requiring corticosteroid pre-medication for hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. CT scan premedication)

    • Active or prior documented autoimmune disease within the past 2 years, including but not limited to systemic lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis syndrome, or Wegener's granulomatosis. NOTE: Subjects with vitiligo, Grave's disease, or psoriasis not requiring systemic treatment within the past 2 years are not excluded.

    • Active or prior documented inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, diverticulitis), or any other chronic, serious gastrointestinal condition associated with diarrhea. NOTE: Subjects with known diverticulosis are permitted to enroll.

    • History of interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis that has required steroid administration.

    • History of primary immunodeficiency

    • History of allogeneic organ transplant

    • History of hypersensitivity to tremelimumab, durvalumab, or any excipient

    • Known history of active tuberculosis

    • Receipt of live attenuated vaccination within 30 days prior to study entry or within 30 days of receiving durvalumab or tremelimumab

    • Participants with a history of a second primary malignancy. Exceptions include: patients with a history of malignancies that were treated curatively and have not recurred within 5 years prior to study entry; resected basal and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin, and completely resected carcinoma in situ of any type.

    • Participants who have had chemotherapy, biologic therapy, or investigational therapy within 21 days (including bevacizumab) or radiotherapy within 7 days prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered from adverse events due to agents administered

    • Any history of a prior immune-related adverse event (irAE) at least or greater than grade 3 while receiving any previous immunotherapy agent.

    • Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents.

    • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to:

    • Ongoing or active infection

    • Gastritis

    • Symptomatic congestive heart failure

    • Severe hypertension (defined as BP at least or greater than160/100 during the screening period despite optimal medical management)

    • Unstable angina pectoris

    • Cardiac arrhythmia

    • Active bleeding diatheses

    • Active peptic ulcer disease

    • Psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements

    • Mean QT interval corrected for heart rate (QTc) ≥470 ms calculated from 3 electrocardiograms (ECGs) using Fredericia's Correction

    • Known past or present medical history HIV-positive

    • Subjects with known acute or chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

    • Pregnant women are excluded from this study because tremelimumab and durvalumab have unknown effects on the developing fetus. Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with tremelimumab or durvalumab, breastfeeding women are also excluded. Female subjects of child bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test obtained prior to trial registration.

    • Subjects who are involved in the planning and/or conduct of the study (applies to both AstraZeneca staff and/or staff at the study site).

    • Subjects who have undergone a pneumonectomy due to known potential for pulmonary toxicities and heightened risk for complications.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston Massachusetts United States 02215

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    • AstraZeneca

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Mark M. Awad, MD, PhD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Mark Awad, MD, Principal Investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT03075527
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 16-549
    First Posted:
    Mar 9, 2017
    Last Update Posted:
    Apr 12, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Apr 1, 2022
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Keywords provided by Mark Awad, MD, Principal Investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title Tremelimumab + Durvalumab
    Arm/Group Description Subjects will receive durvalumab and tremelimumab both via intravenous infusion once per day for every 28 day cycles (+ 7 days). Participants will receive tremelimumab for up to 4 cycles (4 doses). Beginning with cycle 5 day 1, subjects will continue to receive durvalumab alone, until clinical or radiological progression. Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab blocks a receptor on immune cells that normally suppresses immune attack. Durvalumab: Durvalumab is a drug that blocks a protein often produced by cancer cells or surrounding cells to suppress immune cells from attacking cancer cells.
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 19
    COMPLETED 17
    NOT COMPLETED 2

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Tremelimumab + Durvalumab
    Arm/Group Description Subjects will receive durvalumab and tremelimumab both via intravenous infusion once per day for every 28 day cycles (+ 7 days). Participants will receive tremelimumab for up to 4 cycles (4 doses). Beginning with cycle 5 day 1, subjects will continue to receive durvalumab alone, until clinical or radiological progression. Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab blocks a receptor on immune cells that normally suppresses immune attack. Durvalumab: Durvalumab is a drug that blocks a protein often produced by cancer cells or surrounding cells to suppress immune cells from attacking cancer cells.
    Overall Participants 19
    Age, Customized (years) [Median (Full Range) ]
    Age
    69
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    3
    15.8%
    Male
    16
    84.2%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    0
    0%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    18
    94.7%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    1
    5.3%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    0
    0%
    White
    18
    94.7%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    1
    5.3%
    Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
    United States
    19
    100%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Overall Response Rate
    Description Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), >=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.
    Time Frame ORR was assessed every 8 weeks from Cycle 1 Day 1 until date of documented disease progression or death.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    19 participants were included in the response rate calculation; one patient received at most one cycle of treatment.
    Arm/Group Title Tremelimumab + Durvalumab
    Arm/Group Description Subjects will receive durvalumab and tremelimumab both via intravenous infusion once per day for every 28 day cycles (+ 7 days). Participants will receive tremelimumab for up to 4 cycles (4 doses). Beginning with cycle 5 day 1, subjects will continue to receive durvalumab alone, until clinical or radiological progression. Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab blocks a receptor on immune cells that normally suppresses immune attack. Durvalumab: Durvalumab is a drug that blocks a protein often produced by cancer cells or surrounding cells to suppress immune cells from attacking cancer cells.
    Measure Participants 19
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    1
    5.3%
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Overall Survival
    Description defined as the time from randomization (or registration) to death due to any cause, or censored at date last known alive.
    Time Frame Overall survival is assessed from date of registration until date of death on-treatment or during follow-up.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Progression Free Survival
    Description Progression-Free Survival (PFS) is defined as the time from randomization (or registration) to the earlier of progression or death due to any cause. Participants alive without disease progression are censored at date of last disease evaluation.
    Time Frame PFS is measured from time of registration to date of radiographic progression per RECIST1.1 or death.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Duration of Response
    Description Time from documentation of tumor response to disease progression
    Time Frame Duration of response will be assessed at study completion, after all participants are off treatment.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Adverse Events
    Description Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.03.
    Time Frame Toxicity is assessed from the time of first dose of study medication until the participant comes off study. Adverse event profile will be assessed at study completion.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Adverse events were collected from time of first dose through end of follow-up.
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Tremelimumab + Durvalumab
    Arm/Group Description Subjects will receive durvalumab and tremelimumab both via intravenous infusion once per day for every 28 day cycles (+ 7 days). Participants will receive tremelimumab for up to 4 cycles (4 doses). Beginning with cycle 5 day 1, subjects will continue to receive durvalumab alone, until clinical or radiological progression. Tremelimumab: Tremelimumab blocks a receptor on immune cells that normally suppresses immune attack. Durvalumab: Durvalumab is a drug that blocks a protein often produced by cancer cells or surrounding cells to suppress immune cells from attacking cancer cells.
    All Cause Mortality
    Tremelimumab + Durvalumab
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 11/19 (57.9%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Tremelimumab + Durvalumab
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/19 (0%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Tremelimumab + Durvalumab
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 19/19 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anemia 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Cardiac disorders
    Sinus bradycardia 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Sinus tachycardia 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
    Congenital, familial and genetic disorders - Other, specify 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Vertigo 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Endocrine disorders
    Hyperthyroidism 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Hypothyroidism 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal distension 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Abdominal pain 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Ascites 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Bloating 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Constipation 4/19 (21.1%) 4
    Diarrhea 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Dyspepsia 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Dysphagia 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Nausea 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Vomiting 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    General disorders
    Chills 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Death NOS 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Edema limbs 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Fatigue 7/19 (36.8%) 7
    General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Localized edema 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Non-cardiac chest pain 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Pain 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Infections and infestations
    Lung infection 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Rash pustular 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Upper respiratory infection 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Investigations
    Alkaline phosphatase increased 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Creatinine increased 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Investigations - Other, specify 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Lipase increased 4/19 (21.1%) 4
    Neutrophil count decreased 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Serum amylase increased 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Weight gain 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Weight loss 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    White blood cell decreased 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Anorexia 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Dehydration 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Hyperglycemia 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Hyperkalemia 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Hypernatremia 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Hypoalbuminemia 6/19 (31.6%) 6
    Hyponatremia 4/19 (21.1%) 4
    Hypophosphatemia 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders - Other, specify 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Arthritis 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Back pain 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Chest wall pain 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder - Other, specify 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Myalgia 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Pain in extremity 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Tumor pain 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Peripheral sensory neuropathy 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Psychiatric disorders
    Anxiety 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Insomnia 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Adult respiratory distress syndrome 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Cough 4/19 (21.1%) 4
    Dyspnea 4/19 (21.1%) 4
    Hoarseness 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Laryngeal mucositis 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Nasal congestion 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Pleural effusion 3/19 (15.8%) 3
    Pneumonitis 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Productive cough 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Wheezing 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dry skin 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Pruritus 4/19 (21.1%) 4
    Rash acneiform 2/19 (10.5%) 2
    Vascular disorders
    Hypotension 1/19 (5.3%) 1
    Thromboembolic event 1/19 (5.3%) 1

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

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    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Mark Awad, MD, PhD
    Organization Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Phone 6176323468
    Email mark_awad@dfci.harvard.edu
    Responsible Party:
    Mark Awad, MD, Principal Investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT03075527
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 16-549
    First Posted:
    Mar 9, 2017
    Last Update Posted:
    Apr 12, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Apr 1, 2022