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Durvalumab and Tremelimumab in Treating Patients With Muscle-Invasive, High-Risk Urothelial Cancer That Cannot Be Treated With Cisplatin-Based Therapy Before Surgery

NCT02812420

Description:

This pilot phase I trial studies the side effects of durvalumab and tremelimumab in treating patients with muscle-invasive, high-risk urothelial cancer that cannot be treated with cisplatin-based therapy before surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as durvalumab and tremelimumab, may induce changes in the body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.

Related Conditions:
  • Urothelial Carcinoma
Recruiting Status:

Active, not recruiting

Phase:

Early Phase 1

Trial Eligibility

Document

Title

  • Brief Title: Durvalumab and Tremelimumab in Treating Patients With Muscle-Invasive, High-Risk Urothelial Cancer That Cannot Be Treated With Cisplatin-Based Therapy Before Surgery
  • Official Title: A Pilot Pre-Surgical Study Evaluating Anti-PD-L1 Antibody (Durvalumab) Plus Anti-CTLA-4 (Tremelimumab) in Patients With Muscle-Invasive, High-Risk Urothelial Carcinoma Who Are Ineligible for Cisplatin-Based Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Clinical Trial IDs

  • ORG STUDY ID: 2016-0033
  • SECONDARY ID: NCI-2016-01147
  • SECONDARY ID: 2016-0033
  • SECONDARY ID: P30CA016672
  • NCT ID: NCT02812420

Conditions

  • Hydronephrosis
  • Infiltrating Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma Sarcomatoid Variant
  • Infiltrating Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma, Micropapillary Variant
  • Infiltrating Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma, Plasmacytoid Variant
  • Infiltrating Renal Pelvis Urothelial Carcinoma, Sarcomatoid Variant
  • Renal Pelvis Urothelial Carcinoma
  • Stage II Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7
  • Stage II Renal Pelvis Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage II Ureter Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage II Urethral Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage III Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7
  • Stage III Renal Pelvis Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage III Ureter Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage III Urethral Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage IV Renal Pelvis Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage IV Ureter Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage IV Urethral Cancer AJCC v7
  • Ureter Urothelial Carcinoma
  • Urethral Urothelial Carcinoma

Interventions

DrugSynonymsArms
DurvalumabImfinzi, Immunoglobulin G1, Anti-(Human Protein B7-H1) (Human Monoclonal MEDI4736 Heavy Chain), Disulfide with Human Monoclonal MEDI4736 Kappa-chain, Dimer, MEDI-4736, MEDI4736Treatment (tremelimumab, durvalumab)
TremelimumabAnti-CTLA4 Human Monoclonal Antibody CP-675,206, CP-675, CP-675,206, CP-675206, TicilimumabTreatment (tremelimumab, durvalumab)

Purpose

This pilot phase I trial studies the side effects of durvalumab and tremelimumab in treating patients with muscle-invasive, high-risk urothelial cancer that cannot be treated with cisplatin-based therapy before surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as durvalumab and tremelimumab, may induce changes in the body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.

Detailed Description

      PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

      I. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of durvalumab and tremelimumab in patients with
      muscle-invasive, high-risk bladder cancer who are ineligible for neoadjuvant
      cisplatin-containing chemotherapies.

      SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

      I. To assess immunologic/molecular responses (e.g. peripheral blood cluster of
      differentiation [CD] 4+inducible T-cell co-stimulator [ICOS]+ T cells) to durvalumab and
      tremelimumab in patients with muscle-invasive, high-risk bladder cancer who are ineligible
      for neoadjuvant cisplatin-containing chemotherapies.

      II. To evaluate pathologic T0 rate after neoadjuvant treatment with durvalumab and
      tremelimumab in patients with muscle-invasive, high-risk bladder cancer comparing to
      historical data (about 10% in patients with high-risk disease).

      III. To evaluate relapse-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS).

      OUTLINE:

      Patients receive tremelimumab intravenously (IV) over 1 hour and durvalumab IV over 1 hour on
      day 1 of weeks 1 and 4. Beginning 4-6 weeks after the last infusion, patients undergo
      cystectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection surgery.

      After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 90 days, and then every 3
      months for up 1 year.
    

Trial Arms

NameTypeDescriptionInterventions
Treatment (tremelimumab, durvalumab)ExperimentalPatients receive tremelimumab IV over 1 hour and durvalumab IV over 1 hour on day 1 of weeks 1 and 4. Beginning 4-6 weeks after the last infusion, patients undergo cystectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection surgery.
  • Durvalumab
  • Tremelimumab

Eligibility Criteria

        Inclusion Criteria:

          -  Patients must have tissue resected by transurethral resection of bladder tissue
             (TURBT) at the MD Anderson Cancer Center

          -  Patients must have histologic proof of urothelial cancer; this includes bladder
             cancer, in addition to other tumors of the urothelial lining including renal pelvis,
             ureteral, and urethral cancer; upper tract urothelial carcinoma will also be included;
             this group may include any patient requiring cystectomy (or applicable surgery to
             resect tumors), including muscle invasive disease (cT2-3aN0M0), whose tumor could not
             be completely removed at transurethral resection

          -  Patients with the following high-risk features who are not candidates for traditional
             neoadjuvant chemotherapy will be included for this trial: micropapillary, sarcomatoid
             and plasmacytoid features; 3-dimensional (3-D) mass on exam under anesthesia (EUA);
             lymphovascular invasion; hydronephrosis (unless in the opinion of the treating
             physician, this is not due to tumor); high grade (grade 3) tumors of the ureter, renal
             pelvis, or tumors in these areas with radiographic abnormality large enough to
             recognize as an abnormal mass by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance
             imaging (MRI) imaging; direct invasion of the prostatic stroma or the vaginal wall
             (i.e. cT4a disease); patients who are candidates for but refusing conventional
             chemotherapy may be considered eligible; for patients in whom eligibility is unclear,
             final arbitration will be determined by the principal investigator

          -  Subjects must have no prior exposure to immunotherapy, such as, but not limited to
             other anti-CTLA-4, anti-PD-1, or anti-PD-L1 antibodies excluding vaccines

          -  Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1

          -  Able and willing to give valid written consent for available archival tumor samples or
             fresh tumor biopsies/resections

          -  Adequate organ and marrow function (subjects must not have received transfusions or
             growth factor support within 28 days prior to first dose)

          -  Hemoglobin >= 9 g/dL

          -  Absolute neutrophil count >= 1,000/mm^3

          -  Platelet count >= 100,000/mm^3

          -  Total bilirubin =< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) except subjects with documented
             Gilbert's syndrome (> 3 x ULN), who must have a baseline total bilirubin =< 3.0 mg/dL

          -  Subjects must be considered cisplatin ineligible as per treating physician due to
             renal dysfunction, or hearing impairment, or co-morbidities; cisplatin ineligibility
             defined as: glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 60 or; congestive heart failure
             (CHF) New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or higher or; peripheral neuropathy
             grade 2 or higher or; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status
             (PS) 2 or higher or; impaired hearing; patient's refusal of traditional chemotherapy

          -  Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active with a nonsterilized male
             partner must use a highly effective method of contraception from the time of
             screening, and must agree to continue using such precautions for 180 days after the
             final dose of investigational product; cessation of contraception after this point
             should be discussed with a responsible physician; periodic abstinence, the rhythm
             method, and the withdrawal method are not acceptable methods of contraception; they
             must also refrain from egg cell donation for 180 days after the final dose of
             investigational product

          -  Nonsterilized males who are sexually active with a female partner of childbearing
             potential must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception from day 1
             through 90 days after receipt of the final dose of investigational product; in
             addition, they must refrain from sperm donation for 90 days after the final dose of
             investigational product

          -  Mild autoimmune conditions (such as localized psoriasis) requiring minimal treatment
             or systemic autoimmune conditions well controlled by target agents such as an
             anti-IL-17 that do not affect overall immune system; patients with a history of
             Hashimoto's thyroiditis only requiring hormone replacement, type I diabetes, or
             conditions not expected to recur in the absence of an external trigger are allowed to
             participate

        Exclusion Criteria:

          -  Concurrent enrollment in another clinical trial, unless in a follow-up period or it is
             an observational study

          -  Any concurrent chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic, or hormonal therapy for cancer
             treatment; concurrent use of hormones for non-cancer-related conditions (e.g. insulin
             for diabetes and hormone replacement therapy) is acceptable

          -  Any investigational anticancer therapy received within 28 days prior to the first dose
             of durvalumab and tremelimumab

          -  Major surgical procedure (as defined by the principal investigator [PI] or co-PIs
             within 28 days prior to the first dose of durvalumab and tremelimumab or still
             recovering from prior surgery

          -  Unresolved toxicities from prior anticancer therapy, defined as having not resolved to
             National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE)
             version (v) 4.03 grade 0 or 1 with the exception of alopecia and laboratory values
             listed per the inclusion criteria; subjects with irreversible toxicity that is not
             reasonably expected to be exacerbated by durvalumab and tremelimumab may be included
             (e.g. hearing loss) after consultation with the principal investigator

          -  Known or suspected autoimmune disease; patients with a history of inflammatory bowel
             disease (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and autoimmune disorders
             such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic progressive sclerosis (scleroderma), systemic
             lupus erythematosus or autoimmune vasculitis (e.g., Wegener's granulomatosis) are
             excluded from this study; patients with a history of Hashimoto's thyroiditis only
             requiring hormone replacement, type I diabetes, or psoriasis not requiring systemic
             treatment, or conditions not expected to recur in the absence of an external trigger
             are allowed to participate; any condition requiring systemic treatment with
             corticosteroids (> 10mg daily prednisone equivalents) or other immunosuppressive
             medications within 14 days prior to first dose of study drug; inhaled steroids and
             adrenal replacement steroids doses > 10mg daily prednisone equivalents are permitted
             in the absence of active autoimmune disease

          -  History of primary immunodeficiency

          -  Patients who have organ allografts

          -  True active infections of hepatitis B, or C during screening

          -  Known history of testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or known
             acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

          -  Receipt of live, attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to the first dose of
             durvalumab and tremelimumab (NOTE: subjects, if enrolled, should not receive live
             vaccine during the study and for 180 days after the last dose of both drugs)

          -  Females who are pregnant, lactating, or intend to become pregnant during their
             participation in the study

          -  Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active
             infection, current pneumonitis, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina
             pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, interstitial lung disease, or psychiatric illness/social
             situations that would limit compliance with study requirements or compromise the
             ability of the subject to give written informed consent

          -  Other invasive malignancies within 2 years except for noninvasive malignancies such as
             cervical carcinoma in situ, non-melanomatous carcinoma of the skin, or ductal
             carcinoma in situ of the breast, etc. that has/have been surgically cured

          -  Any evidence of metastatic urothelial carcinoma

          -  Known allergy or hypersensitivity to study drug formulations

          -  Patient currently on dialysis
      
Maximum Eligible Age:N/A
Minimum Eligible Age:18 Years
Eligible Gender:All
Healthy Volunteers:No

Primary Outcome Measures

Measure:Incidence of adverse events determined by extreme toxicity
Time Frame:Up to 90 days after last dose of treatment
Safety Issue:
Description:

Secondary Outcome Measures

Measure:Change in immune and molecular responses in peripheral blood and tumor tissues
Time Frame:Baseline to 17 weeks
Safety Issue:
Description:
Measure:Pathologic down-staging to T0 disease
Time Frame:Up to 1 year
Safety Issue:
Description:

Details

Phase:Early Phase 1
Primary Purpose:Interventional
Overall Status:Active, not recruiting
Lead Sponsor:M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Last Updated

March 29, 2021