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CB-839 HCl in Combination With Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

NCT03798678

Description:

This phase I trial studies the best dose of CB-839 HCl when given together with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has come back or does not respond to previous treatment. CB-839 HCl and carfilzomib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as dexamethasone work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving CB-839 HCl, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone may work better in treating patients with multiple myeloma.

Related Conditions:
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Plasmacytoma
Recruiting Status:

Recruiting

Phase:

Phase 1

Trial Eligibility

Document

Title

  • Brief Title: CB-839 HCl in Combination With Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
  • Official Title: Phase I Dose-Escalation and Dose-Expansion Trial of a Novel Glutaminase Inhibitor (CB-839 HCl) in Combination With Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone in Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Clinical Trial IDs

  • ORG STUDY ID: NCI-2019-00111
  • SECONDARY ID: NCI-2019-00111
  • SECONDARY ID: 10219
  • SECONDARY ID: 10219
  • SECONDARY ID: UM1CA186686
  • NCT ID: NCT03798678

Conditions

  • Recurrent Plasma Cell Myeloma
  • Refractory Plasma Cell Myeloma

Interventions

DrugSynonymsArms
CarfilzomibKyprolis, PR-171Treatment (CB-839 HCI, dexamethasone, carfilzomib)
DexamethasoneAacidexam, Adexone, Aknichthol Dexa, Alba-Dex, Alin, Alin Depot, Alin Oftalmico, Amplidermis, Anemul mono, Auricularum, Auxiloson, Baycadron, Baycuten, Baycuten N, Cortidexason, Cortisumman, Decacort, Decadrol, Decadron, Decadron DP, Decalix, Decameth, Decasone R.p., Dectancyl, Dekacort, Deltafluorene, Deronil, Desamethasone, Desameton, Dexa-Mamallet, Dexa-Rhinosan, Dexa-Scheroson, Dexa-sine, Dexacortal, Dexacortin, Dexafarma, Dexafluorene, Dexalocal, Dexamecortin, Dexameth, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexamethasonum, Dexamonozon, Dexapos, Dexinoral, Dexone, Dinormon, Dxevo, Fluorodelta, Fortecortin, Gammacorten, Hemady, Hexadecadrol, Hexadrol, Lokalison-F, Loverine, Methylfluorprednisolone, Millicorten, Mymethasone, Orgadrone, Spersadex, TaperDex, Visumetazone, ZoDexTreatment (CB-839 HCI, dexamethasone, carfilzomib)
Telaglenastat HydrochlorideCB-839 HCl, Glutaminase Inhibitor CB-839 HydrochlorideTreatment (CB-839 HCI, dexamethasone, carfilzomib)

Purpose

This phase I trial studies the best dose of CB-839 HCl when given together with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has come back or does not respond to previous treatment. CB-839 HCl and carfilzomib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as dexamethasone work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving CB-839 HCl, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone may work better in treating patients with multiple myeloma.

Detailed Description

      PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

      I. To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of
      glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 hydrochloride (CB-839 HCl) in combination with carfilzomib and
      dexamethasone.

      SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

      I. Evaluate the safety and tolerability of CB-839 HCl in combination with carfilzomib and
      dexamethasone.

      II. To determine the overall response rate (ORR) associated with the combination of CB-839
      HCl with carfilzomib and dexamethasone.

      CORRELATIVE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES:

      I. Evaluate plasma pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles of CB-839 HCl and carfilzomib when used in
      combination.

      II. To perform molecular profiling assays on malignant and normal tissues, including, but not
      limited to, whole exome sequencing (WES), messenger ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing
      (RNAseq), circulating cell free (cf) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis, flow cytometry
      assessments, immunohistochemical (IHC) staining, and metabolomics-based assessments in order
      to identify potential predictive and prognostic biomarkers, and identify resistance
      mechanisms using genomic DNA, RNA, flow cytometry, IHC, and metabolomics-based assessment
      platforms.

      III. To contribute genetic analysis data from de-identified biospecimens to Genomic Data
      Commons (GDC), a well annotated cancer molecular and clinical data repository, for current
      and future research.

      IV. To bank CD138+ multiple myeloma (MM) cells from the bone marrow, and blood (for cfDNA
      analysis) obtained from patients at the Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network
      (ETCTN) Biorepository at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

      OUTLINE: This is a dose escalation study of glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 hydrochloride.

      Patients receive glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 hydrochloride orally (PO) every 12 hours on
      days 1-28, dexamethasone PO on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, and 23, and carfilzomib intravenously
      (IV) over 10 minutes on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the
      absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

      After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 30 days and then
      periodically for up to 1 year.
    

Trial Arms

NameTypeDescriptionInterventions
Treatment (CB-839 HCI, dexamethasone, carfilzomib)ExperimentalPatients receive glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 Patients receive glutaminase inhibitor CB-839 hydrochloride PO every 12 hours on days 1-28, dexamethasone PO on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, and 23, and carfilzomib IV over 10 minutes on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
  • Carfilzomib
  • Dexamethasone
  • Telaglenastat Hydrochloride

Eligibility Criteria

        Inclusion Criteria:

          -  Patients must have relapsed and/or refractory myeloma and be experiencing disease
             relapse

          -  Patients must have measurable disease by International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG)
             criteria (any of the following):

               -  Serum M-protein >= 0.5 g/dL or for IgA myeloma, an elevated IgA level by
                  quantitative IgA nephelometry

               -  Urine M-protein >= 200 mg in a 24-hour collection

               -  Serum free light chain level >= 10 mg/dL with an abnormal free light chain ratio

               -  Measurable plasmacytoma by cross sectional imaging (computed tomography [CT],
                  magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] or [18F]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission
                  tomography with CT [FDG PET/CT])

               -  20% or more light chain restricted, clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow

          -  At least two prior lines of therapy and all patients should have at least been exposed
             to a proteasome inhibitor (PI), an immunomodulatory drug (IMiD), and an anti-CD38
             antibody

          -  Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =< 2 (Karnofsky >= 60%)

          -  Leukocytes >= 3,000/mcL

          -  Absolute neutrophil count >= 1,000 cells/mm3 without growth factors (within 14 days of
             enrollment)

          -  Hemoglobin >= 8 g/dL (within 14 days of enrollment)

          -  Platelets >= 50,000 cells/mm3 (>= 30,000 cells/mm3 if bone marrow plasma cells >= 50%
             at enrollment)

          -  Total bilirubin =< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN)

          -  Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase
             [SGOT])/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase [SGPT])
             =< 3 x institutional ULN

          -  Creatinine =< institutional ULN OR glomerular filtration rate (GFR) >= 40 mL/min/1.73
             m^2 for patients with creatinine levels above institutional normal

          -  Willingness to undergo interim bone marrow biopsy/aspiration for clinical purposes

          -  Negative pregnancy test done =< 7 days prior to registration, for women of
             childbearing potential only

               -  The effects of CB-839 HCl on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this
                  reason and because carfilzomib caused embryo-fetal toxicity in pregnant rabbits
                  at doses lower than the recommended dose, women of child-bearing potential and
                  men must agree to use two effective methods of contraception (hormonal or barrier
                  method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of
                  study participation, and 4 months after completion of CB-839 HCl, carfilzomib,
                  and dexamethasone administration. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she
                  is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should
                  inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this
                  protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study, for
                  the duration of study participation, and 4 months after completion of CB-839 HCl,
                  carfilzomib, and dexamethasone administration

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

        Exclusion Criteria:

          -  Patients who are refractory or intolerant to carfilzomib (prior carfilzomib exposure
             accepted)

          -  Patients who have received recent prior chemotherapy with:

               -  Alkylators (e.g., melphalan, cyclophosphamide) and anthracyclines =< 14 days
                  prior to registration,

               -  High dose corticosteroids and immunomodulatory drugs (thalidomide or
                  lenalidomide) =< 7 days prior to registration, or

               -  Monoclonal antibodies =< 14 days prior to registration

          -  Patients who have not recovered from adverse events (AEs) due to prior anti-cancer
             therapy (i.e., have residual toxicities > grade 1 except peripheral neuropathy)

          -  Patients who are receiving any other investigational agents

          -  History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic
             composition to CB-839 HCl, carfilzomib, or dexamethasone

          -  Patients with uncontrolled intercurrent illness

          -  Any of the following:

               -  Pregnant women or women of reproductive ability who are unwilling to use two
                  effective methods of contraception from the time of signing the informed consent
                  form through 4 months after the last dose of study drug

               -  Nursing women

               -  And men who are unwilling to use birth control while taking the drug and for 4
                  months after stopping treatment

                    -  Pregnant women are excluded from this study because carfilzomib is a PI with
                       the potential for abortifacient effects. Because there is an unknown but
                       potential risk for AEs in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the
                       mother with CB-839 HCl, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone, breastfeeding should
                       be discontinued if the mother is treated with this drug combination

          -  Adverse cardiac history (unstable angina, myocardial infarction less than 4 months,
             New York Heart Association [NYHA] class III or IV congestive heart failure [CHF],
             ejection fraction [EF] < 40%, uncontrolled arrhythmias)

          -  Concomitant high dose corticosteroids other than what is part of treatment protocol
             (concurrent use of corticosteroids). EXCEPTION: Patients may be on chronic steroids
             (maximum dose 10 mg/day prednisone equivalent) if they are being given for disorders
             other than myeloma, e.g., adrenal insufficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, etc

          -  Central nervous system (CNS) involvement

               -  Patients with known brain metastases should be excluded from this clinical trial
                  because of their poor prognosis and because they often develop progressive
                  neurologic dysfunction that would confound the evaluation of neurologic and other
                  AEs

          -  Concurrent amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis

          -  Diagnosed or treated for another malignancy within 2 years before study enrollment or
             previously diagnosed with another malignancy and have any evidence of residual
             disease. Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of any type are
             not excluded if they have undergone complete resection

          -  Patient has >= grade 3 peripheral neuropathy or grade 2 with pain on clinical
             examination during the screening period

          -  Major surgery within 14 days before study registration

          -  On concurrent treatment with an HIV protease inhibitor

               -  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors can affect the unfolded
                  protein response in myeloma cells as well as the activity of PIs

          -  Any serious medical or psychiatric illness that could, in the investigator's opinion,
             potentially interfere with the completion of treatment according to this protocol

          -  Known gastrointestinal (GI) disease or GI procedure that could interfere with the oral
             absorption or tolerance of CB-839 HCl including difficulty swallowing, refractory
             vomiting, gastric resection or bypass, or duodenal/jejunal resection
      
Maximum Eligible Age:N/A
Minimum Eligible Age:18 Years
Eligible Gender:All
Healthy Volunteers:No

Primary Outcome Measures

Measure:Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended phase II dose (RP2D)
Time Frame:Up to 28 days
Safety Issue:
Description:MTD will be determined by dose limiting toxicity (DLT). MTD is defined as the dose level below the lowest dose that induces DLT in at least 2 patients (out of 6). The highest dose is defined as the RP2D. A standard cohort 3+3 design will be used.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Measure:Incidence of adverse events
Time Frame:Up to 30 days after study treatment
Safety Issue:
Description:Incidence of adverse events will be graded according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0. The number and severity of all AEs (overall and by dose-level) will be tabulated and summarized in this patient population. These data will be summarized with and without regard to the relationship to the treatment (i.e., ignoring the relationship data and after sub-setting the data to only events that are at least possibly related to study drug).
Measure:Overall response rate (ORR)
Time Frame:Up to 1 year
Safety Issue:
Description:The ORR will be defined as the percentage of patients that achieve at least a partial response (as their best response). Properties of the binomial distribution will be used in order to construct an exact 95% confidence interval around this proportion.

Details

Phase:Phase 1
Primary Purpose:Interventional
Overall Status:Recruiting
Lead Sponsor:National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Last Updated

August 26, 2021