The primary objective of this trial is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of BI 836909 administered by continuous i.v. infusion in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma. If the MTD is not reached based on safety findings, a recommended dose for further development will be determined. This will depend on the safety data, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics data and potentially preliminary efficacy data. Secondary objectives are to document the safety and tolerability of BI 836909, to perform pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analyses and to evaluate relevant biological effects in terms of parameters of efficacy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
43
Intravenous Infusion of BI 836909.
HOP Claude Huriez
Lille, France
HOP Hôtel-Dieu
Nantes, France
INS Universitaire du Cancer
Toulouse, France
Universitätsklinikum Ulm
Ulm, Germany
Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany
The Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of BI 836909
The Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of BI 836909, which was defined as the highest dose of the dose level tested where ≤1 patient out of 6 developed a Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT). The MTD was defined based on DLTs observed during Cycle 1. However, all Adverse Events corresponding to the definition of a DLT (see below) were to be considered for confirming the MTD. A DLT was defined as any drug-related non-haematological Adverse Event of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03 Grade 3 or higher.
Time frame: Cycle 1, up to 6 weeks.
The Number of Patients With Dose-limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
The number of patients with Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) in cycle 1. A Dose-limiting toxicity was defined as any drug-related non-haematological Adverse Event of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03 Grade 3 or higher.
Time frame: Cycle 1, up to 6 weeks.
Number of Participants With an Objective Response
Objective responses: Stringent complete response (sCR): CR + normal Free light chain (FLC) ratio and no clonal cells in bone marrow by immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence. CR: negative immunofixation on serum and urine, disappearance of soft tissue plasmacytomas, and \<5% plasma cells in bone marrow. Very good partial response (VGPR): serum and urine M protein detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis or \>90% reduction in serum M protein plus urine M protein level \<100 mg/24h. PR: \>50% reduction of serum and 24 h urinary M protein by \>90% or to \<200mg/24h. If unmeasurable, a \>50% decrease in difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels instead of M protein criteria. if FLC assay was not measurable, a \>50% reduction in plasma cells was required instead of M protein, provided baseline bone marrow plasma cell was \>30%. In addition to the listed criteria, a \>50% reduction in the size of soft tissue plasmacytomas was also required, if present at baseline.
Time frame: On-treatment: From start of treatment till end of trial (EOT) visit, up to 61 weeks. Extended follow-up: From start of treatment till the last extended follow-up visit which was scheduled at 12 months after end of treatment, up to 113 weeks.
Duration of Objective Response - on Treatment
For patients with objective response, the duration of response was calculated from the time of first recorded achievement of a response (sCR, CR, PR, or VGPR) until documented progression or death. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the estimates.
Time frame: From start of treatment till end of trial (EOT) visit, up to 61 weeks.
Duration of Objective Response - Including Extended Follow up Visits
For patients with objective response, the duration of response was calculated from the time of first recorded achievement of a response (sCR, CR, PR, or VGPR) until documented progression or death. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the estimates.
Time frame: From start of treatment till the last extended follow-up visit which is scheduled at 12 months after end of treatment, up to 113 weeks.
Number of Participants With a Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Response
Minimal residual disease (MRD) response was defined as \<1 tumour cell within 10000 normal cells in bone marrow. MRD was determined using Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis.
Time frame: On-treatment: From start of treatment till end of trial (EOT) visit, up to 61 weeks. Follow-up: From start of treatment till the last extended follow-up visit which was scheduled at 12 months after end of treatment, up to 113 weeks.
Duration of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Response - on Treatment
Duration of MRD response was calculated from the time of first recorded achievement of a MRD response to documented progression or death. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the estimates.
Time frame: From start of treatment till end of trial (EOT) visit, up to 61 weeks.
Duration of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Response - Including Extended Follow up Visits
Duration of MRD response was calculated from the time of first recorded achievement of a MRD response to documented progression or death. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the estimates.
Time frame: From start of treatment till the last extended follow-up visit which was scheduled at 12 months after end of treatment, up to 113 weeks.
Progression-free Survival (PFS) - on Treatment
PFS was defined as time from first treatment with BI 836909 till disease progression or death. Progression was defined according to International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG 2006) response criteria as an increase \>25% from lowest response value in any of the following parameters: -Serum M protein (absolute increase had to be \>0.5 gram/ deciliters (dL)) -Urine M protein (absolute increase had to be \>200 milligram (mg)/24 hour) -Only in patients without measurable serum and urine M protein levels The difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels. Absolute increase had to be \>10 mg/dL -Bone marrow plasma cell percentage; absolute percentage had to be \>10% -Definite development of new bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas -Development of hypercalcaemia (corrected serum calcium \>11.5 mg/dL or 2.65 Millimole/Liter) that was attributed solely to the plasma cell proliferative disorder.
Time frame: From start of treatment till end of trial (EOT) visit, up to 61 weeks.
Progression-free Survival (PFS) - Including Extended Follow up Visits
PFS was defined as time from first treatment with BI 836909 till disease progression or death. Progression was defined according to International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG 2006) response criteria as an increase \>25% from lowest response value in any of the following parameters: -Serum M protein (absolute increase had to be \>0.5 gram/ deciliters (dL)) -Urine M protein (absolute increase had to be \>200 milligram (mg)/24 hour) -Only in patients without measurable serum and urine M protein levels The difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels. Absolute increase had to be \>10 mg/dL -Bone marrow plasma cell percentage; absolute percentage had to be \>10% -Definite development of new bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas -Development of hypercalcaemia (corrected serum calcium \>11.5 mg/dL or 2.65 Millimole/Liter) that was attributed solely to the plasma cell proliferative disorder
Time frame: From start of treatment till the last extended follow-up visit which was scheduled at 12 months after end of treatment, up to 113 weeks.
Serum Concentration at Steady State of BI 836909 (Css)
Serum concentration at steady state of BI 836909 (Css).
Time frame: Pharmacokinetic samples were collected at 48:00 hours (h):minutes (min), 168:00, 336:00, 504:00 and 671:50 h after the start of infusion of BI 836909 of the first cycle.
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