Phase I and pharmacodynamic study of the histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor romidepsin plus erlotinib in previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Subcategory:
Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Category:
Lung Cancer - Non-small Cell Metastatic
Meeting:
2013 ASCO Annual Meeting
Session Type and Session Title:
General Poster Session, Lung Cancer - Non-small Cell Metastatic
Abstract Number:
8088^
Citation:
J Clin Oncol 31, 2013 (suppl; abstr 8088^)
Author(s):
David E. Gerber, Rachael Skelton, Ying Dong, Laurin Loudat, Jonathan Dowell, David A. Boothman, Venetia Sarode, Wei Zhang, Yang Xie, Adi Gazdar, Eugene P. Frenkel, Joan H. Schiller; Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, Univesity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Abstract Disclosures
Abstract:
Background: Preclinical studies have demonstrated anti-tumor efficacy of the combination of the HDAC inhibitor romidepsin plus erlotinib in NSCLC models insensitive to erlotinib monotherapy (eg, KRAS mutation, EGFR resistance mutation, EGFR wild type). Methods: This phase I study evaluated safety, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary activity of romidepsin (8-10 mg/m2) given IV days 1, 8, and 15 every 28 days plus erlotinib 150 mg PO daily in previously treated advanced NSCLC. In Cycle 1, erlotinib was initiated on Day 3, permitting pharmacodynamic analysis of romidepsin alone and in combination. Results: As of January 31, 2013, 15 patients (pts) have been treated: median age 60 years; 7 F, 8 M; all former or current smokers; 6 had prior erlotinib exposure; 8 adenocarcinoma, 6 squamous, 1 large cell; 5 EGFR wild type 1 KRAS mutation, 9 unknown mutation status. Most common related AEs regardless of grade were nausea (87%), vomiting (73%), fatigue (60%), diarrhea and rash (both 53%), and decreased appetite (47%). Grade 3-4 AEs (all grade 3) included nausea and vomiting (both 20%); decreased appetite, diarrhea, fatigue (each 13%). Dose-limiting nausea and vomiting occurred at romidepsin 10 mg/m2 level despite aggressive antiemetic prophylaxis and treatment. At romidepsin 8 mg/m2, related grade 3 AEs included fatigue (n=1) and diarrhea (n=1), with no grade 3 nausea or vomiting. 9 pts were evaluable by RECIST; best response SD (n=6), PD (n=3). Median PFS was 3.3 months (range 1.4-16.5 months). At romidepsin 8 mg/m2, PFS range 2.0-16.5 months. At both dose levels, romidepsin inhibited HDAC activity and increased histone H3 and H4 acetylation status in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Romidepsin also inhibited EGFR phosphorylation and, in 60% of pts, MAPK phosphorylation in skin biopsies. Conclusions: Romidepsin 8 mg/m2 plus erlotinib appears well tolerated, has encouraging evidence of disease control, and exhibits effects on relevant molecular targets in an unselected advanced NSCLC population. Further studies are underway. Clinical trial information: NCT01302808.
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