Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) represents approximately 15% of all breast cancers (BC) worldwide. The term triple negative means that tumor growth is not stimulated by the hormones estrogen and progesterone, nor by the HER2 protein, so unlike other types of BC, TNBC, which is an aggressive form of BC, does not have specific effective therapies available being the least common form of BC and the most difficult to treat. Advanced or metastatic TNBC is treated with combinations of platinum-based chemotherapy with taxanes or gemcitabine with a 5-year survival rate of 12%. Recent studies have shown that TNBC expresses Interleukin 1 Receptor Accessory Protein (IL1RAP) at higher levels than other forms of BC. Nadunolimab is a fully humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks the signals that occur within the cell produced by IL1RAP protein, thereby impairing the cancer cells' ability to secrete tumor stimulating substances, in turn reducing the tumor, inflammation and tumor progression. On the other hand, it is an antibody designed to activate the immune system to fight cancer cells. This clinical trial is divided into two phases, phase Ib in which it is expected to include up to 15 patients and phase II in which it is expected to include 102 patients. The main purpose of phase Ib is to ensure that the combination of nadunolimab plus chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus carboplatin) is safe and determine the highest dose of nadunolimab that can be given safely without causing serious side effects. If the pre-specified objectives in this part are achieved, the trial will be expanded to a randomized phase II, to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of nadunolimab plus gemcitabine plus carboplatin, compared to a control group that will receive gemcitabine plus carboplatin only.
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) represents approximately 15% of all breast cancers worldwide and is characterized by the absence of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) expression. TNBC is more common in African American women, in premenopausal women and in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers. TNBC presents the worst outcomes of all breast cancer (BC) subtypes with a 5-year overall survival (OS) of 78.5%, even when the analyses are adjusted for age, disease stage, race, tumor grade and adjuvant chemotherapy (CT). One in three TNBC patients will develop distant metastases, which typically occurs within the first 3 years of initial diagnosis, and persistently, one in five TNBC patients will succumb to their metastatic disease in less than 5 years. The 5-year survival rates for localized, regional, and metastatic TNBC are 91%, 65%, and 12% , respectively. The dismal prognosis of high-risk, locally advanced and metastatic TNBC highlights an unmet need for an improved survival in these patients. Another reason for the poor outcomes associated with TNBC is the lack of effective targeted therapies. As a result, standard cytotoxic CT remains the backbone of systemic therapy in TNBC patients. Further attempts to classify TNBC into distinct subtypes based on unique tumor/tumor microenvironment (TME) cellular signatures and messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression profiles may provide relevant information about the molecular drivers, actionable therapeutic targets and effective therapy selection. Based on the PAM50 gene expression profile, 78.6% of TNBC have significant overlap with the basal-like molecular subtype. The remaining gene expression profiles of TNBC (21.4%) may be further subclassified as normal-like (7%), HER2-enriched (7.8%), luminal B (4.4%), and luminal A (2.2%). Even though the assessment and characterization of TNBC into molecular subtypes is not currently performed clinically on a routine basis, these sub-classifications based on unique cellular signatures and global RNA expression profiles may provide therapeutic insights for each specific subset of TNBC patients. Current available treatments for advanced TNBC are palliative in nature and are based mostly on the use of cytotoxics. Recently poly Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) ribose polymerase inhibitors (PARPi), (olaparib, talazoparib) have shown efficacy in patients with germline BRCA (gBRCA) mutant tumors, with olaparib and talazoparib already approved in the advanced setting. Atezolizumab in combination with nab-paclitaxel has been approved for patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic TNBC whose tumors express programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1). Pembrolizumab, in combination with CT (paclitaxel, or nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine plus carboplatin), has been granted accelerated approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic TNBC not previously treated with CT in the metastatic setting and with PD-L1 expression (Combined Positive Score (CPS) ≥ 10) as determined by the PD-L1 immunohistochemistry (IHC) 22C3 pharmDx (Dako North America, Inc.), also approved by the FDA as a companion diagnostic. Despite of these interesting results, new treatments are necessary for patients with TNBC. Platinum agents have recently become an important treatment option in the management of TNBC, especially in patients with BRCA mutations or PD-L1-negative or who have progressed to immune checkpoint inhibitors, as carboplatin demonstrated comparable efficacy and a more favorable toxicity profile compared with docetaxel. Platinum-based regimens are particularly appealing in TNBC based on their DNA-damaging mechanism of action , due to the high genomic instability observed on this type of BC, particularly in patients harbouring gBRCA1/2 mutations or "BRCAness" (homologous recombination repair defects in the absence of gBRCA1/2 mutations). The TNT trial showed that carboplatin is a particularly active drug in gBRCA mutated BC patients. In the metastatic setting, interesting activity has been reported with the gemcitabine plus carboplatin combination (dose of 1,000 mg/m2 and area under the curve \[AUC\] 2 mg x min/mL, respectively, on days 1 and 8 of each 3-week cycle), in both phase II and III trials testing the role of iniparib in advanced TNBC with a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 3.1 and 4.1 months, and a median OS of 7.7 and 11.1 months, respectively. In exploratory analyses by line of therapy in the phase III trial, patients who received first line treatment had a median PFS of 4.6 months and a median OS of 12.6 months; for those patients treated in second line, the median PFS was 2.9 months and the median OS was 8.1 months. Regarding the tumor response according to Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 with confirmation of response and independent central review, the following percentages were reported: a) complete response (CR) 1.6%; b) partial response (PR) 29%; c) stable disease (SD) 35% (lasting more than 6 months in 5.4%); d) progressive disease (PD) 24%; and e) nonevaluable 5.4%. The overall response rate (ORR) was 30% (95% Confidence Interval (CI), 25-36%) and the clinical benefit rate (CBR) with SD \> 6 months, 36%. If we consider the Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) published in 2014, the most frequent AEs included neutropenia 65% (Grade \[G\] 3/4 53%), fatigue 63% (G 3/4 6%), anemia 62% (G 3/4 22%), nausea 59% (G 3/4 3%), thrombocytopenia 54% (G 3/4 24%), constipation 42% (G 3/4 \< 1%), and vomiting 31% (G 3/4 1%). Data from the tnAcity trial in the first line setting showed a median PFS of 6.0 months and a median OS of 12.6 months in the control arm treated with gemcitabine 1,000 mg/m2 plus carboplatin AUC 2 mg x min/mL, on days 1 and 8 of 3-week cycles. Another efficacy results published include the 12-month PFS rate (11%), ORR (44% \[CR 8%, PR 36%\]), median duration of response (DoR) (5.0 months), SD ≥ 4 months (32%), PD as best response (21%). At least one G ≥ 3 AE was reported in 84% of patients and at least one serious AE in 39% of patients with this combination. The most frequently observed G ≥ 3 AEs were neutropenia (52%), thrombocytopenia (28%), anemia (27%), leukopenia (11%), fatigue (3%) and peripheral neuropathy (2%). The meta-analysis with data from more than 4,500 patients supports the use of platinums in Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC) and this recommendation is considered in current international practice guidelines ABC.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
117
Carboplatin Area Under the Curve (AUC) 2 mg/mL/min intravenous (IV) on days 1 and 8/15, in cycles of 3-4 weeks
Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8/15, in cycles of 3-4 weeks
Nadunolimab escalation (DL -1: 0.5 mg/Kg, DL 1: 1 mg/kg, DL 2: 2.5 mg/kg), DL 3: 5 mg/kg IV on days 1 and 8/15, in cycles of 3-4 weeks.
Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves
Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Hospital Universitario Clinico San Cecilio
Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén
Jaén, Andalusia, Spain
Hospital Universitario Virgen De La Victoria
Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Hospital Universitario Virgen Del Rocío
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa
Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
Onkologikoa
Donostia / San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete
Albacete, Castille-La Mancha, Spain
Hospital Universitario de Toledo
Toledo, Castille-La Mancha, Spain
...and 13 more locations
Incidence rate of Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) within the first cycle of nadunolimab in combination with gemcitabine plus carboplatin
DLT is defined according to the NCI-CTCAE version 5.0 as any of the following events considered by investigator to be related to investigational treatment: 1. Grade (G) 5 Treatment Emergent AE 2. G ≥ 3 neutropenia + fever and/or infection (single temp. \> 38.3°C or sustained temp. ≥ 38°C \>1 hour) 3. G 4 neutropenia \> 7 days 4. G 4 thrombocytopenia \> 3 days 5. G ≥ 3 thrombocytopenia \> 7 days or accompanied by G 2 bleeding or platelet transfusion 6. Delay in the initiation of Cycle 2 \> 14 days from the calculated start date due to a lack of adequate recovery of treatment-related hematological or non-hematological toxicity 7. G ≥ 3 AE with permanent discontinuation of any of the study drugs 8. Elevations of bilirubin and transaminases meeting Hy's Law criteria 9. G 4 laboratory abnormalities discussed with the Medical Coordinators, Sponsor and GEICAM 10. G ≥ 3 non-hematological toxicity 11. G 2 toxicity considered a dose limiting
Time frame: At the end of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 21 days)
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Tumor response is assessed according to Response Evaluation Criteria for Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 as per investigators' assessment. ORR is defined as the rate of Complete Response (CR) plus Partial Response (PR) according to RECIST version 1.1, out of the patients who receive at least one dose of treatment and have measurable disease. These results will be calibrated against the ORR in the control arm.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)
CBR is defined as the rate of a Complete Response (CR) plus Partial Response (PR) plus Stable Disease (SD) lasting ≥ 24 weeks, according to RECIST v1.1 and as per investigator's assessment out of enrolled patients. n. Per RECIST, CR is defined as the disappearance of all target lesions; PR is defined as an \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; SD is defined as a failure to meet criteria for CR or PR in the absence of progressive disease
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
DCR is defined as the rate of CR, PR plus SD of any duration, according to RECIST v1.1 and as per investigator's assessment out of enrolled patients.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Duration of Response (DoR)
DoR assessed according to RECIST v1.1, is defined as the time from the date of first documentation of overall response (CR or PR) to the date of first documented progressive disease (PD), or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. PD is defined using RECIST, as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
PFS according to RECIST v1.1 as per the investigator's assessment. It is defined as the time from the date of enrolment to the date of PD or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Proportion of patients free of PD at 6 and 12 months
PD is defined using RECIST, as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions within 6 and 12 months.
Time frame: Up to 12 months
PFS rate at 6 and 12 months
PFS according to RECIST v1.1 as per the investigator's assessment. It is defined as the time from the date of enrolment to the date of PD or death from any cause, whichever occurs first at 6 and 12 months
Time frame: Up to 12 months
Overall Survival (OS)
OS is defined as the time from the date of enrolment to the date of death from any cause.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Proportion of patients alive at 12 and 18 months
Proportion of patients alive at 12 and 18 months; based on the median duration of OS observed.
Time frame: Up to 12 months
Immune Overall Response Rate (iORR)
Response parameters per Guidelines for Response Criteria for Use in Trials Testing Immunotherapeutics (iRECIST) criteria in patients who receive treatment beyond PD by RECIST 1.1 Tumor response is assessed using iRECIST. iORR is defined as the percentage of patients with a Immune Complete Response (iCR) or Immune Partial Response (iPR) out of the patients from the efficacy population. Per iRECIST, iCR is defined as the disappearance of all measurable and non-measurable lesions, and lymph nodes must decrease to \< 10 mm in short axis; iPR is defined as an \>=30% decrease in total measured tumor burden relative to baseline; Immune Overall Response (iOR) = iCR + iPR.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Immune Clinical Benefit Rate (iCBR)
Response parameters per iRECIST criteria in patients who receive treatment beyond PD by RECIST 1.1 Tumor response is assessed using iRECIST. iCBR is defined as the rate of a Immune Complete Response (iCR) plus Immune Partial Response (iPR) plus Immune Stable Disease (iSD) lasting ≥ 24 weeks iCR is defined as the disappearance of all target lesions; iPR is defined as an \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; iSD is defined as a failure to meet criteria for iCR or iPR in the absence of progressive disease
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Immune Disease Control Rate (iDCR)
Response parameters per iRECIST criteria in patients who receive treatment beyond PD by RECIST 1.1 iDCR is defined as the rate of iCR, iPR plus iSD of any duration
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Immune Progression Free Survival (iPFS)
Response parameters per iRECIST criteria in patients who receive treatment beyond PD by RECIST 1.1 iPFS is defined as the time from the date of enrolment to the date of immuno Progressive Disease (iPD) or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
The Number of Participants Who Experienced Adverse Events (AE)
It will be assessed by the frequency, severity and nature of AEs, serious adverse event (SAE), changes in vital signs and standard clinical and laboratory tests (haematology, serum chemistry, and urine). The severity of AEs will be graded by the NCI CTCAE version 5.0 and the AE terms will be coded by the current version of the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA).
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Change from baseline (CFB) by Quality of Life (QoL)
CFB in the global health status (GHS) score and each scale of the EORTC quality of life questionnaire (QLQ) -C30 questionnaire. Patient reported outcomes of health-related quality of life will be assessed using the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire and analyzed on the QoL population. Published scoring manuals and guidelines will be used to generate scale scores and handle missing data. Descriptive statistics for actual values will be tabulated at each scheduled time point. CFB will be presented at each scheduled time point for the GHS score and each of the functionals and symptoms scales from the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaires. Longitudinal analysis of scores will be performed using linear mixed models.
Time frame: At 12,18 and 24 months
Time to deterioration (TTD) by Quality of Life (QoL)
CFB in the global health status (GHS) score and each scale of the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. Patient reported outcomes of health-related quality of life will be assessed using the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire and analyzed on the QoL population. Published scoring manuals and guidelines will be used to generate scale scores and handle missing data. Descriptive statistics for actual values will be tabulated at each scheduled time point. TTD will be assessed using the Kaplan-Meier method. The median event time and 95% CI for the median will be estimated if reached. TTD will be censored at the date of the last QoL assessment prior to the start of a new therapy.
Time frame: At 12,18 and 24 months
Incidence of Tolerability
It will be assessed by incidence of different type of dose modifications, discontinuations due to AEs, number of administered cycles, etc.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 58 months
Exposure levels of nadunolimab when administered in combination with gemcitabine plus carboplatin (Pharmacokinetics)
Blood samples for nadunolimab serum concentration analysis will be collected prior to each nadunolimab infusion and 1 hour after the end of each nadunolimab infusion on Day 1 and on Day 8 (all cycles), and at post-treatment visit (30 (±3) days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Days 1 and 8 from all cycles and post-treatment visit, an average of 58 months
Anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) against nadunolimab (Immunogenicity)
The formation of ADAs against nadunolimab will be assessed in blood samples collected prior to nadunolimab administration on Day 1 of each cycle and post-treatment visit. Immunogenicity will be evaluated by determination of the presence of ADAs as measured in serum by a tiered testing approach involving an initial screening assay, confirmation, and titration of confirmed positive samples. Samples will be banked so that further characterisation of the effect of ADAs upon nadunolimab binding to its target antigen may be undertaken. Characterisation of banked samples will include assessment of neutralising antibodies for samples that have been confirmed positive for ADA
Time frame: Days 1 and 8 from all cycles and post-treatment visit, an average of 58 months
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