Lorlatinib with Crizotinib, Binimetinib, or TNO155 for the Treatment of Refractory Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer with ALK or ROS1 Gene Rearrangement
This phase Ib/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of lorlatinib and how well it works with crizotinib, binimetinib, or TNO155 in treating patients with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to treatment (refractory) with ALK or ROS1 gene rearrangement. Lorlatinib is an oral ALK and ROS1 inhibitor that may help stop the growth and spread of ALK-positive and ROS1-positive lung cancer cells. Binimetinib is an oral inhibitor of MEK, a signaling protein that may cause some types of lung cancer to grow. Combining binimetinib with drugs targeting these growth signals has been shown to prevent lung cancer cells from growing. Crizotinib is an oral inhibitor of a number of proteins, including MET, a signaling protein that may cause some types of cancer to grow. Adding crizotinib to lorlatinib may be able to control the growth of lung cancer cells that have also become dependent on growth signals from MET. TNO155 is an oral inhibitor of a protein called SHP2, a protein that integrates growth signals from many different proteins to help promote growth of cancer cells. Blocking SHP2 may prevent cancer cells from receiving the growth signals. Adding TNO155 to lorlatinib may be able to control the growth of lung cancer cells that have become dependent on signals other than ALK. Giving lorlatinib with crizotinib, binimetinib, or TNO155 may work better in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Inclusion Criteria
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (stage IV, American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC] v7.0) that carries an ALK or ROS1 rearrangement (ROS1-positive patients will only be allowed in dose escalation) as determined using a local diagnostic test or a commercial test or by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) test, using Vysis ALK Break apart FISH Probe, or the Ventana immunohistochemistry (IHC) test
- Disease progression or intolerance to at least one tyrosine kinase inhibitor
- At least one measurable lesion as defined by RECIST version 1.1. Previously irradiated lesions are not measurable unless the lesion has demonstrated clear progression after radiation. In select cases, patients without measurable disease may be enrolled in dose escalation with permission from the overall principal investigator (PI)
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =< 2
- Life expectancy of greater than 12 weeks
- Patients must be willing to undergo serial biopsies and have disease accessible to pretreatment biopsy. A cell block from a pleural effusion or ascites may be substituted for a core biopsy. In select cases, patients may be allowed to enroll without a pre-treatment biopsy and/or continue treatment without an on-treatment biopsy after speaking with the overall principal investigator if performing the biopsy is technically challenging, poses significant risk to the patient, or may result in significant discomfort. If a pre-treatment biopsy is not performed, archival tissue will be used for correlative studies, specifically plasma-tissue comparisons
- Able to swallow and retain orally administered medication. Does not have any clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities, such as malabsorption syndrome or major resection of the stomach or small bowel that may alter absorption of the medication
- A minimum washout period of 5 days or 5 half-lives between the last dose of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy and the first dose of study treatment is required (whichever is shorter). A shorter washout period may be considered in the event of disease flare, after discussion with the overall principal investigator. No washout is required if the most recent anti-neoplastic therapy is lorlatinib
- Patients must have recovered from treatment toxicities to =< grade 1 or to their pretreatment levels except for adverse events (AEs) that in the investigator’s judgment do not constitute a safety risk for the patient
- Patients can either be chemotherapy-naive or have received chemotherapy for locally advanced or metastatic disease. Acute effects of therapy must have resolved to baseline severity or to CTCAE grade =< 1 except for AEs that in the investigator’s judgment do not constitute a safety risk for the patient
- Recovery from effects of any major surgery or significant traumatic injury at least 28 days before the first dose of study treatment
- For all women of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test must be obtained at the baseline visit before starting study treatment. For women who are not postmenopausal (>= 12 months of non-therapy-induced amenorrhea) or surgically sterile (absence of ovaries and/or uterus): agreement to remain abstinent or use two adequate methods of contraception, including at least one method with a failure rate of < 1% per year, during the treatment period and for at least 90 days after the last dose of study drug * Abstinence is only acceptable if it is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the patient. Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, or post-ovulation methods) and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception * Examples of contraceptive methods with a failure rate of < 1% per year include tubal ligation, male sterilization, hormonal implants, established, combined oral or injected hormonal contraceptives, and certain intrauterine devices. Alternatively (for crizotinib or binimetinib groups), two methods (e.g., two barrier methods such as a condom and a cervical cap) may be combined to achieve a failure rate of < 1% per year. Barrier methods must always be supplemented with the use of a spermicide
- For men: agreement to remain abstinent or use a barrier method of contraception (e.g., condom) during the treatment period and for at least 90 days after the last dose of study drug and agreement to refrain from donating sperm during this same period * Men with a pregnant partner must agree to remain abstinent or use a condom for the duration of the pregnancy * Abstinence is only acceptable if it is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the patient. Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, or postovulation methods) and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception * For the TNO155 group only: a condom is required to be used by vasectomized men as well as during intercourse with a male partner while taking TNO155 and for 10 days after the last dose
- Patients with untreated, controlled asymptomatic central nervous system (CNS) lesions are permitted to enroll as long as the CNS was not a site of progressive disease on lorlatinib monotherapy. If the CNS was a site of progressive disease on lorlatinib monotherapy, treatment of CNS lesions is required for enrollment. If CNS lesions are resected, a washout period of at least 28 days is required. This period may be shortened to 14 days with overall principal investigator (PI) approval
- The use of seizure prophylaxis is allowed as long as patients are taking non-enzyme inducing anti-epileptic drugs (non-EIAED). If patients were previously on EIAEDs and these have been discontinued, they must have been discontinued for at least 7 days prior to treatment start. If patients require an anti-epileptic medication, then a CYP3A4 non-EIAED can be used such as levetiracetam, valproic acid, gabapentin, topiramate or lacosamide
- Patients requiring steroids for control of CNS metastases must be at a stable or decreasing dose for at least 1 week prior to enrollment
- Patients with asymptomatic leptomeningeal disease are eligible for participation in this trial. However, patients who had progression of leptomeningeal disease on lorlatinib will be required to undergo CNS radiation to meet eligibility
Exclusion Criteria
- Participants who have had chemotherapy or immunotherapy within 3 weeks prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered from adverse events due to agents administered more than 3 weeks earlier
- Participation in other studies involving investigational drug(s) within 1 week prior to study entry and/or during study participation. If the half-life of the investigational drug is known, then a period of 5 half-lives is required (or 1 week whichever is shorter) is required between discontinuing the investigational drug and starting study treatment
- Radiation therapy (except palliative to relieve bone pain) within 7 days of study entry. Palliative radiation (=< 10 fractions) must have been completed at least 48 hours prior to study entry. Stereotactic or small field brain irradiation must have been completed at least 48 hours prior to study entry. Whole brain radiation and radiation for leptomeningeal metastasis must have been completed at least 7 days prior to study entry. Acute effects of radiation must have resolved to baseline severity or to CTCAE grade =< 1 except for AEs that in the investigator’s judgment do not constitute a safety risk for the patient
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Patients with predisposing characteristics for acute pancreatitis per the investigator judgment (e.g. uncontrolled hyperglycemia, current symptomatic gallstone disease) in the 2 weeks prior to randomization
- History of hypersensitivity to lorlatinib or any of its excipients. In addition, subjects who are unable to tolerate the 75 mg dose of lorlatinib will not be permitted to enroll unless doses of lorlatinib below the entry level are being investigated (e.g. dose level -1) and they have previously tolerated lorlatinib monotherapy at the dose being investigated
- History of extensive, disseminated, bilateral or presence of grade 3 or 4 interstitial fibrosis or interstitial lung disease including pneumonitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, interstitial pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, obliterative bronchiolitis or pulmonary fibrosis. Patients with history of prior radiation pneumonitis are not excluded
- Serum albumin =< 2.5 g/dL
- History of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or history of active tuberculosis
- Current use or anticipated need for food or drugs that are known strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, including their administration within 2 weeks prior to the first study treatment (i.e., strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: grapefruit juice or grapefruit/grapefruit related citrus fruits [e.g., Seville oranges, pomelos], ketoconazole, miconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, clarithromycin, telithromycin, indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, amprenavir, fosamprenavir nefazodone, lopinavir, troleandomycin, mibefradil, and conivaptan; moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: erythromycin, verapamil, atazanavir, delavirdine, fluconazole, darunavir, diltiazem, aprepitant, imatinib, tofisopam, ciprofloxacin, cimetidine)
- Current use or anticipated need for drugs that are known strong CYP3A4 inducers including their administration within 2 weeks prior to the first study treatment (i.e., phenobarbital, rifampin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifabutin, rifapentin, clevidipine, St. John’s wort)
- Current symptomatic congestive heart failure or history of symptomatic congestive heart failure in the preceding 3 months, defined as New York (NY) Heart Association classification 2-4
- Binimetinib and TNO155 groups only: Left ventricular ejection fraction < 50% or institutional lower limit of normal, whichever is lower
- All groups: Clinically significant ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, or conduction abnormality (including symptomatic bradycardia). For TNO155 group only: Corrected QT interval by Fridericia's Correction Formula (QTcF) > 450 (males) or > 460 (females).
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) =< 1500 cells/uL (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor support should not be used within 2 weeks prior to cycle 1, day 1)
- Platelet count =< 100,000/uL
- Hemoglobin =< 9.0 g/dL (patients may be transfused above this threshold unless in TNO155 group)
- International normalized ratio (INR) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) >= 1.5 x ULN. Patients receiving therapeutic anticoagulation may exceed these parameters provided they are on a stable dose
- Serum creatinine >= 1.5 x the upper limit of normal (ULN) or an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation of < 45 mL/min/1.73 m^2
- Serum lipase >= 1.5 x ULN
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >= 3 x ULN (or > 5 x ULN for patients with concurrent liver metastasis)
- Total bilirubin > 1.5 x ULN * NOTE: Patients with documented Gilbert’s syndrome or hyperbilirubinemia due to non-hepatic cause (e.g., hemolysis, hematoma) may be enrolled following discussion and agreement with the overall principal investigator
- Impaired synthetic function or other conditions of decompensated liver disease, such as coagulopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, and bleeding from esophageal varices
- Acute viral or active autoimmune, alcoholic, or other types of acute hepatitis
- Binimetinib and TNO155 groups only: History of or evidence of retinal pathology on ophthalmologic examination that is considered a risk factor for neurosensory retinal detachment, central serous chorioretinopathy, retinal vein occlusion (RVO), or neovascular macular degeneration
- Major surgical procedure (including brain surgery) within 28 days prior to cycle 1, day 1 or anticipation of need for a major surgical procedure during the course of the study
- Evidence of active malignancy (other than current NSCLC, non-melanoma skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, papillary thyroid cancer, localized/stable renal masses, ductal carcinoma in situ [DCIS]/lobular carcinoma in situ [LCIS] of the breast, or localized and presumed cured prostate cancer) within the last 3 years
- Active inflammatory gastrointestinal disease or previous gastric resection or lap band. For TNO155 group only: ongoing, active diarrhea requiring medications
- Inability or unwillingness to swallow pills
- Concurrent use of other tyrosine kinase inhibitors
- Binimetinib group only: Prior treatment with a MAP-kinase pathway inhibitor (RAS, RAF, ERK, MEK). Note: patients may enroll in lorlatinib/TNO155 and lorlatinib/crizotinib cohorts after progression on lorlatinib/binimetinib
- TNO155 group only: Uncontrolled hypertension (> 140/90 despite medication, average of 3 readings)
- TNO155 group only: Cumulative lifetime anthracycline exposure greater than 250 mg/m^2 doxorubicin or equivalent
- Allergy or hypersensitivity to components of the lorlatinib, binimetinib, TNO155, or crizotinib formulations
- Any other diseases, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding, or clinical laboratory finding giving reasonable suspicion of a disease or condition that would preclude the use of an investigational drug or that may affect the interpretation of the results or render the participant at high risk from treatment complications
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT04292119.
See trial information on ClinicalTrials.gov for a list of participating sites.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of lorlatinib in combination with crizotinib, binimetinib, or SHP2 inhibitor TNO155 (TNO155). (Phase Ib)
II. To determine the objective response rate (ORR) of each combination per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version (v) 1.1. (Phase II)
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of the lorlatinib combinations as assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.
II. To determine the anti-tumor activity of each combination as assessed by the duration of response (DOR) and progression-free survival (PFS), according to RECIST v1.1.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:
I. To determine whether MET copy number in pre-treatment biopsies is a predictor of response to lorlatinib/crizotinib.
II. To determine whether MAPK activation in pre-treatment biopsies is a predictor of response to lorlatinib/binimetinib and lorlatinib/TNO155.
III. To assess early adaptive changes in signaling networks based on on-treatment biopsies, and to determine whether these changes predict response to combination therapy.
IV. To investigate molecular mechanisms of resistance to combination therapy through analysis of biopsies obtained at disease progression.
V. To characterize molecular determinants of response and resistance to combination therapy through circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis.
VI. To characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK) of lorlatinib in combination with either crizotinib, binimetinib, or TNO155.
OUTLINE: This is a phase Ib, dose-escalation study followed by a phase II study. Patients are randomized to 1 of 3 arms.
ARM I: Patients receive lorlatinib orally (PO) once daily (QD) and crizotinib PO twice daily (BID) on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
ARM II: Patients receive lorlatinib PO QD and binimetinib PO BID on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
ARM III: Patients receive lorlatinib PO QD on days 1-21, and TNO155 PO QD on days 1-14. Cycles repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up between 21 and 35 days, then every 12 weeks for 12 months.
Trial PhasePhase I/II
Trial Typetreatment
Lead OrganizationDana-Farber Harvard Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorIbiayi Dagogo-Jack
- Primary ID19-629
- Secondary IDsNCI-2020-04557
- ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT04292119