Study of Venetoclax Plus DA-EPOCH-R for the Treatment of Aggressive B-Cell Lymphomas

NCT ID: NCT03036904

Last Updated: 2022-08-24

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

31 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-02-06

Study Completion Date

2021-11-11

Brief Summary

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This is a phase I, open label, single-arm, multi-center, dose-finding study of venetoclax in combination with DA-EPOCH-R in patients with aggressive B-Cell Lymphomas.

Detailed Description

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This clinical trial is for men and women with aggressive B-Cell Lymphomas which includes:

* Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL),
* B-cell lymphoma unclassifiable with intermediate features between DLBCL and Burkitt Lymphoma (BL),
* High grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBCL),
* Transformed indolent NHL (TiNHL). The aggressive B-cell lymphomas enrolling on this study have been recognized to have a poor prognosis with the use of conventional chemoimmunotherapy. DA-EPOCH-R is an alternative highly effective chemoimmunotherapy platform for these lymphomas and may serve as an optimal chemotherapy backbone for the incorporation of novel agents such as venetoclax.

The Bcl-2 protein plays a significant role in the regulation of cell death in malignant cells. Overexpression of Bcl-2 family proteins is associated with chemo-resistance of a broad variety of cancers, and BCL2 abnormalities are common in aggressive B-cell Lymphomas. Venetoclax is a highly selective Bcl-2 family protein inhibitor that binds to Bcl-2 family proteins to potentially overcome resistance and enhance responses to therapy. This study has been designed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of venetoclax in combination with DA-EPOCH-R.

Subjects will receive venetoclax in conjunction with six 21-day cycles of DA-EPOCH-R. Dosing for DA-EPOCH-R will follow established protocols. Venetoclax will be administered on days 3 through 12 during cycle 1 and days 1 through 10 of each subsequent cycle. Following completion of therapy, subjects will be followed every three months for up to two years. Subjects removed from study due to toxicity will be followed until resolution or stabilization of the toxicity.

Conditions

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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma High Grade B-Cell Lymphoma

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Venetoclax plus DA-EPOCH-R

Venetoclax will be given in conjunction with 6 cycles of DA-EPOCH-R (doxorubicin hydrochloride, etoposide, vincristine sulfate, cyclophosphamide, prednisone, rituximab). The dosing schedule and regimen for DA-EPOCH-R will follow established protocols. Venetoclax will be administered days 1-10 of each 21-day cycle, with the exception of cycle 1, during which venetoclax dose will commence on day 3 and continue through day 12, so as to clarify attribution of any observed TLS and/or infusion reactions, and minimize tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) risk.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Venetoclax

Intervention Type DRUG

Venetoclax will be administered orally on days 3-12 in cycle 1, and days 1-10 with all subsequent cycles except dose level -1. If dose level -1 is required, venetoclax will be administered on days 3-7 in cycle 1 and 1-5 with subsequent cycles.

Rituximab

Intervention Type DRUG

Rituximab will be administered as an IV infusion at 375 mg/m2 on day 1 of each cycle of DA-EPOCH-R, immediately prior to the start of chemotherapy. Oral pre-medication 650 mg of acetaminophen and 50-100 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride will be administered 30 to 60 minutes prior to starting each infusion of rituximab. The first rituximab infusion should be started at 50 mg/hr, and increased in 50-mg/hr increments every 30 minutes to a maximum rate of 400 mg/hr. If this rate of escalation is well tolerated the second and subsequent infusions can begin at a rate of 100 mg/hr and increase in 100 mg/hr increments every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hr. CAUTION: DO NOT ADMINISTER AS AN INTRAVENOUS PUSH OR BOLUS.

Etoposide

Intervention Type DRUG

Etoposide will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. The drug will be given by IV route.

Vincristine Sulfate

Intervention Type DRUG

Vincristine Sulfate will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. The drug will be given by IV route.

Cyclophosphamide

Intervention Type DRUG

Cyclophosphamide will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. The drug will be given by IV route.

Prednisone

Intervention Type DRUG

Prednisone will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. Prednisone will be given orally.

Doxorubicin Hydrochloride

Intervention Type DRUG

Doxorubicin Hydrochloride will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. The drug will be given by IV route.

Interventions

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Venetoclax

Venetoclax will be administered orally on days 3-12 in cycle 1, and days 1-10 with all subsequent cycles except dose level -1. If dose level -1 is required, venetoclax will be administered on days 3-7 in cycle 1 and 1-5 with subsequent cycles.

Intervention Type DRUG

Rituximab

Rituximab will be administered as an IV infusion at 375 mg/m2 on day 1 of each cycle of DA-EPOCH-R, immediately prior to the start of chemotherapy. Oral pre-medication 650 mg of acetaminophen and 50-100 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride will be administered 30 to 60 minutes prior to starting each infusion of rituximab. The first rituximab infusion should be started at 50 mg/hr, and increased in 50-mg/hr increments every 30 minutes to a maximum rate of 400 mg/hr. If this rate of escalation is well tolerated the second and subsequent infusions can begin at a rate of 100 mg/hr and increase in 100 mg/hr increments every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hr. CAUTION: DO NOT ADMINISTER AS AN INTRAVENOUS PUSH OR BOLUS.

Intervention Type DRUG

Etoposide

Etoposide will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. The drug will be given by IV route.

Intervention Type DRUG

Vincristine Sulfate

Vincristine Sulfate will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. The drug will be given by IV route.

Intervention Type DRUG

Cyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. The drug will be given by IV route.

Intervention Type DRUG

Prednisone

Prednisone will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. Prednisone will be given orally.

Intervention Type DRUG

Doxorubicin Hydrochloride

Doxorubicin Hydrochloride will be obtained from commercial supply, and will be given for a total of 6 cycles for all patients. The drug will be given by IV route.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Venclexta Rituxan IDEC-C2B8 chimeric anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody VP-16 VePesid etopophos toposar LCR VCR cytoxan Deltasone Orasone Paracort Cortan Hydroxydaunomycin Hydrochloride Hydroxydoxorubicin Hydrochloride

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults age 18-80 years
* Histologically confirmed, biopsy-proven diagnosis of DLBCL, BCLu, HGBCL, or TiNHL.

Richter's transformation from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is not eligible.

* Subjects with DLBCL, BCLu, HGBCL NOS, or HGBCL with translocations of MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6, must have had no prior chemotherapy for lymphoma. Steroids for palliation prior to enrollment are allowed.
* Subjects with TiNHL are eligible if they have received no prior cytotoxic chemotherapy for lymphoma. Steroids, rituximab, and external beam radiation therapy as prior therapy for indolent lymphoma is allowed.
* Ann Arbor stage II-IV disease (Stage I primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma will also be eligible)
* Ability to provide signed Informed Consent Form
* Ability and willingness to comply with the requirements of the study protocol
* Measureable disease (defined as at least 1.5 cm in diameter).
* Adequate organ and bone marrow function:
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) at least 1,000/mm3
* Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3.
* Total bilirubin at most1.5 x the upper limit of the normal range (ULN), except Gilbert's disease
* Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) at most 3 x ULN.
* Calculated creatinine clearance at least 30 mL/min.

Exclusion Criteria

* Known hypersensitivity to any of the study drugs
* History of other malignancy that could affect compliance with the protocol or interpretation of results
* Patients with a history of curatively treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix are generally eligible. Patients with a malignancy that has been treated, but not with curative intent, will also be excluded, unless the malignancy has been in remission without treatment for at least 2 years prior to enrollment.
* Known CNS involvement at diagnosis
* Richter's transformation from CLL
* Evidence of other clinically significant uncontrolled condition(s) including, but not limited to, uncontrolled systemic infection (viral, bacterial, or fungal)
* Major surgery within 3 weeks prior to the start of study treatment
* Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
* Women who are pregnant or lactating
* Female patients who are not surgically sterile or postmenopausal (for at least 1 year) must practice at least one of the following methods of birth control throughout the duration of study participation and for at least 3 months after study treatment:
* Total abstinence from sexual intercourse
* A vasectomized partner
* Hormonal contraceptives (oral, parenteral, vaginal ring, or transdermal) that started at least 3 months prior to study drug administration
* Double-barrier method (condom plus diaphragm or cervical cup with spermicidal contraceptive sponge, jellies, or cream)
* Non-vasectomized male patients must comply with at least one of the following methods of birth control throughout the duration of study participation and for at least 3 months after study treatment:
* A partner who is surgically sterile or postmenopausal (for at least 1 year) or who is taking hormonal contraceptives (oral, parenteral, vaginal ring, or transdermal) for at least 3 months prior to study drug administration
* Total abstinence from sexual intercourse
* Double-barrier method (condom plus diaphragm or cervical cup with spermicidal, contraceptive sponge, jellies, or cream)
* Malabsorption syndrome or other condition that precludes enteral route of administration
* Known allergy to both xanthine oxidase inhibitors and rasburicase
* Subjects with positive HBV core antibody or surface antigen are eligible as long as they have an undetectable HBV DNA PCR, and receive concurrent antiviral therapy with entecavir, tenofovir, or lamivudine, and continued for a minimum of 6 months after completion of therapy.
* Active hepatitis C (defined as a positive HCV viral load)
* Chronic use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 modulators (inhibitor or inducer) or any other prohibited medications. A washout period of 7 days is required prior to venetoclax dosing if a prohibited medication is discontinued.
* Chronic use of a P-gp inhibitor, or a P-gp substrate with a narrow therapeutic index. A washout period of 7 days is required prior to venetoclax dosing if a prohibited medication is discontinued.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Genentech, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Massachusetts General Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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John P. Leonard, M.D.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Jeremy S. Abramson, M.D.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Massachusetts General Hospital

Sarah Rutherford, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Locations

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Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Ohio State University Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Rutherford SC, Abramson JS, Bartlett NL, Barta SK, Khan N, Joyce R, Maddocks K, Ali-Shaw T, Senese S, Yuan Y, Westin J, Leonard JP. Venetoclax with dose-adjusted EPOCH-R as initial therapy for patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma: a single-arm, multicentre, phase 1 study. Lancet Haematol. 2021 Nov;8(11):e818-e827. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(21)00273-8. Epub 2021 Oct 8.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34634256 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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1607017413

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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