Infigratinib in Combination with Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab for the Second-Line Treatment of Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 Fusion
This phase Ib trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of infigratinib in combination with bevacizumab and atezolizumab in treating patients with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) that has spread to other places in the body (advanced/metastatic) with a fibroblast growth factor receptor-2 (FGFR2) fusion mutation. A fusion mutation refers to a genetic change where part of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from one chromosome moves to another chromosome. Fusion proteins produced by this change may lead to the development of some types of cancer. Bevacizumab is in a class of medications called antiangiogenic agents. It works by stopping the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to tumor. This may slow the growth and spread of tumor. Infigratinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals tumor cells to multiply. This helps stop or slow the spread of tumor cells. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as atezolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving infigratinib in combination with bevacizumab and atezolizumab may help to stop or slow the growth and spread of cancer in patients with advanced/metastatic CCA with FGFR2 fusion mutation.
Inclusion Criteria
- Is male or female aged >= 18 years
- Has histologically confirmed metastatic or advanced unresectable cholangiocarcinoma
- Has disease that is measurable per the RECIST v1.1
- Has FGFR2 fusion in tumor tissue. Presence of the FGFR2 fusion should be determined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)-validated genomic testing of a tumor tissue specimen (DNA-based or ribonucleic acid [RNA]-based)
- Is refractory to, has demonstrated intolerance to, or has refused access to, available standard therapies. Refractory patients should have evidence of progressive disease on at least one prior standard chemotherapy regimen for advanced or metastatic disease. Patients who discontinued available standard therapy due to toxicity must have continued evidence of measurable disease
- Has archival formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded primary tumor tissue available or patient is willing to undergo a pretreatment biopsy
- Is able to take oral medication
- Is able to comply with protocol procedures and scheduled visits
- Has Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1.0 x 10^9/L (1000/uL) without granulocyte colony-stimulating factor support (obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment)
- Platelet count >= 75 x 10^9/L (75,000/uL) without transfusion (obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment)
- Hemoglobin >= 80 g/L (8 g/dL) (obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment) * Patients may be transfused to meet this criterion
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) =< 2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment), with the following exceptions: * Patients with documented liver metastases: AST and ALT =< 5 x ULN * Patients with documented liver or bone metastases: ALP =< 5 x ULN
- Serum bilirubin =< 1.5 x ULN (obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment) with the following exception: * Patients with known Gilbert disease: serum bilirubin =< 3 x ULN
- Serum creatinine =< 1.5 x ULN (obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment)
- Serum albumin >= 25 g/L (2.5 g/dL) (obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment)
- For patients not receiving therapeutic anticoagulation: international normalized ratio (INR) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) =< 1.5 x ULN (obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment)
- Has a negative human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test at screening with the following exception: patients with a positive HIV test at screening are eligible provided they are stable on anti-retroviral therapy, have a CD4 count >= 200 and have an undetectable viral load
- Has a negative hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test at screening (unless patient has chronic hepatitis B virus [HBV] on anti viral therapy)
- Has a negative total hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) test at screening, or positive total HBcAb test followed by a negative hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA test at screening (unless patient has chronic HBV on anti viral therapy); the HBV DNA test will be performed only for patients who have a negative HBsAg test and a positive total HBcAb test; patients with chronic HBV on antiviral therapy or HCV patients who have completed curative anti-viral therapy can be included
- The effects of the proposed bevacizumab + atezolizumab + infigratinib combination on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 6 months after the last study drug dose. Approved methods of birth control are as follows: Hormonal contraception (i.e. birth control pills, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring), intrauterine device (IUD), tubal ligation or hysterectomy, Subject/partner post vasectomy, implantable or injectable contraceptives, and condoms plus spermicide. Not engaging in sexual activity for the total duration of the trial and the drug washout period is an acceptable practice; however periodic abstinence, the rhythm method, and the withdrawal method are not acceptable methods of birth control. This includes all female patients, between the onset of menses (as early as 8 years of age) and 55 years unless the patient presents with an applicable exclusionary factor which may be one of the following: * Postmenopausal (no menses in greater than or equal to 12 consecutive months) * History of hysterectomy or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy • Ovarian failure (Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Estradiol in menopausal range, who have received Whole Pelvic Radiation Therapy) * History of bilateral tubal ligation or another surgical sterilization procedure 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 and agree to refrain from donating sperm prior to the study, for the duration of study participation, and 6 months after completion of bevacizumab + atezolizumab + infigratinib administration
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with untreated central nervous system (CNS) metastases are excluded from study * Symptomatic, untreated, or actively progressing central nervous system (CNS) metastases * Asymptomatic patients with treated CNS lesions are eligible, provided that all of the following criteria are met: * Measurable disease, per RECIST v1.1, must be present outside the CNS * The patient has no history of intracranial hemorrhage or spinal cord hemorrhage. * The patient has not undergone stereotactic radiotherapy within 7 days prior to initiation of study treatment, whole-brain radiotherapy within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment, or neurosurgical resection within 28 days prior to initiation of study treatment * The patient has no ongoing requirement for corticosteroids as therapy for CNS disease * If the patient is receiving anti-convulsant therapy, the dose is considered stable. IF BRAIN SCANS are not done: Metastases are limited to the cerebellum or the supratentorial region (i.e., no metastases to the midbrain, pons, medulla, or spinal cord) * There is no evidence of interim progression between completion of CNS directed therapy and initiation of study treatment * Asymptomatic patients with CNS metastases newly detected at screening are eligible for the study after receiving radiotherapy and/or surgery, with no need to repeat the screening brain scan
- Received treatment with systemic immunosuppressive medication (including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, thalidomide, or anti−TNF-alpha agents) within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, or anticipates a need for systemic immunosuppressive medication during study treatment, with the following exceptions: * Patients who received acute, low-dose systemic immunosuppressant medication or a one-time pulse dose of systemic immunosuppressant medication (e.g., 48 hours of corticosteroids for a contrast allergy) are eligible for the study after. Principal Investigator confirmation has been obtained * Patients who received mineralocorticoids (e.g., fludrocortisone), corticosteroids for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma, or low-dose corticosteroids for orthostatic hypotension or adrenal insufficiency are eligible for the study
- Received chemotherapy, biologic therapy, immunotherapy, or investigational agent within 4 weeks prior to enrollment
- Received treatment with systemic immunostimulatory agents (including, but not limited to, interferon and interleukin 2 [IL-2]) within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives of the drug (whichever is longer) prior to initiation of study treatment
- Had previous treatment with any of the following: * Selective FGFR inhibitors or immune-checkpoint inhibitors * Any VEGFR-targeting agent targeting including bevacizumab, ramucirumab, pazopanib, and other anti-angiogenesis inhibitors * CD137 agonists or immune checkpoint-blockade therapies, including anti-CTLA-4, anti-PD-1, and anti-PD-L1 therapeutic antibodies
- Has a history and/or has current evidence of extensive tissue calcification including, but not limited to, the soft tissue, kidneys, intestine, myocardium, vascular system, and lung. Exceptions include calcified lymph nodes, minor pulmonary parenchymal calcifications, and asymptomatic coronary calcifications—these are allowed
- Has history or current evidence of corneal or retinal disorder/keratopathy including, but not limited to, bullous/band keratopathy, inflammation or ulceration, keratoconjunctivitis, or diabetic retinopathy, confirmed by ophthalmic physician. Subjects with asymptomatic ophthalmic conditions assessed by the investigator to pose minimal risk for study participation may be enrolled in the study
- Are currently receiving or are planning to receive during participation in this study, treatment with agents that are known strong inducers or inhibitors of CYP3A4 and medications which increase serum phosphorus and/or calcium concentration. Subjects are not permitted to receive enzyme-inducing anti-epileptic drugs, including carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone
- Have consumed grapefruit, grapefruit juice, grapefruit hybrids, pomegranates, star fruits, pomelos, Seville oranges or products containing juice of these fruits within 7 days prior to first dose of study drug
- Had a gastrointestinal bleed requiring transfusion or invasive intervention within 3 months prior to enrollment
- Has a history of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or any other thromboembolism, including portal venous thrombosis within 3 months prior to enrollment. Venous port or catheter thrombosis, incidental asymptomatic pulmonary embolism diagnosed on imaging studies, or superficial venous thrombosis are not considered significant and are allowed. Has current or recent (within 10 days prior to study treatment start) use of full-dose oral or parenteral anticoagulants (including direct oral anticoagulants); thrombolytic agents for therapeutic (as opposed to prophylactic) purpose; use of aspirin (> 325 mg/day); or use of clopidogrel (> 75 mg/day). Prophylactic anticoagulation for the patency of venous access devices is allowed provided the activity of the agent results in an INR < 1.5 ULN and an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) within normal limits within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment. Prophylactic use of anticoagulants is allowed. However, the use of direct oral anticoagulant therapies such as dabigatran (Pradaxa) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is not recommended due to bleeding risk
- Had a history of any arterial thromboembolic events, including but not limited to myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, cerebrovascular accident, or unstable angina within 6 months prior to enrollment
- Has a history of uncontrolled or poorly-controlled hypertension (> 150 mmHg systolic or > 100 mmHg diastolic), hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy
- Had a serious or non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture within 28 days prior to enrollment
- Had a major surgical procedure, other than for diagnosis, within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, or anticipates need for a major surgical procedure during the study * Note: Placement of a vascular access device should be at least 2 days prior to initiation of study treatment
- Is receiving chronic antiplatelet therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), dipyridamole, clopidogrel, or similar agents. Once-daily aspirin use (maximum dose 325 mg/day) is allowed
- Has had significant vascular disease (e.g., aortic aneurysm requiring surgical repair or recent arterial thrombosis) within 6 months prior to randomization
- Has a history of central nervous system disease or evidence of this disease upon physical or neurological examination
- Has a history of moderate to severe hemoptysis (defined as >= 2.5 mL of bright red blood per episode) within 1 month prior to screening
- Has a history or evidence of inherited bleeding diathesis or significant coagulopathy at risk of bleeding (i.e., in the absence of therapeutic anticoagulation)
- Has a history of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal (GI) perforation, intraabdominal abscess, or active GI bleeding within 6 months prior to randomization
- Serious, non-healing wound, active ulcer, or untreated bone fracture
- Had a history of malignancy other than cholangiocarcinoma within 2 years prior to screening, with the exception of malignancies with a negligible risk of metastasis or death (e.g., 5-year OS rate > 90%), such as adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, non-melanoma skin carcinoma, localized prostate cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ, or Stage I uterine cancer
- Has a history of leptomeningeal disease
- Has uncontrolled tumor-related pain * Symptomatic lesions (e.g., bone metastases or metastases causing nerve impingement) amenable to palliative radiotherapy should be treated prior to enrollment. Patients should have recovered from the effects of radiation. There is no required minimum recovery period * Asymptomatic metastatic lesions that would likely cause functional deficits or intractable pain with further growth (e.g., epidural metastasis that is not currently associated with spinal cord compression) should be considered for loco-regional therapy, if appropriate, prior to enrollment
- Has uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring recurrent drainage procedures (at a frequency of at least once monthly) * Patients with indwelling catheters (e.g., PleurX) are allowed
- Has uncontrolled or symptomatic hypercalcemia (ionized calcium > 1.5 mmol/L, calcium > 12 mg/dL, or corrected serum calcium > ULN)
- Has current evidence of endocrine alterations of calcium/phosphate homeostasis, eg, parathyroid disorders, history of parathyroidectomy, tumor lysis, tumoral calcinosis, and other disorders
- Has elevated phosphorus or abnormal serum calcium, or phosphorus, or calcium-phosphorus product >= 55 mg^2/dL^2: * a, Inorganic phosphorus > 1.02 x ULN * b. Total corrected serum calcium > 1.02 x ULN or < 1.02 x lower limit of normal (LLN)
- Has active or a history of autoimmune disease or immune deficiency, including, but not limited to, myasthenia gravis, myositis, autoimmune hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, Wegener granulomatosis, Sjögren syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome, or multiple sclerosis, with the following exceptions: * Patients with a history of autoimmune-related hypothyroidism who are on thyroid-replacement hormone are eligible for the study * Patients with controlled Type 1 diabetes mellitus who are on an insulin regimen are eligible for the study * Patients with eczema, psoriasis, lichen simplex chronicus, or vitiligo with dermatologic manifestations only (e.g., patients with psoriatic arthritis are excluded) are eligible for the study provided all of following conditions are met: ** i. Rash must cover < 10% of body surface area ** ii. Disease is well controlled at baseline and requires only low potency topical corticosteroids ** iii. No occurrence of acute exacerbations of the underlying condition requiring psoralen plus ultraviolet-A radiation, methotrexate, retinoids, biologic agents, oral calcineurin inhibitors, or high-potency or oral corticosteroids within the previous 12 months
- Has a history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, organizing pneumonia (e.g., bronchiolitis obliterans), drug-induced pneumonitis, or idiopathic pneumonitis; or has evidence of active pneumonitis upon screening via computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest * a. History of radiation pneumonitis in the radiation field (fibrosis) is permitted
- Had significant cardiovascular disease (such as New York Heart Association Class II or greater cardiac disease, myocardial infarction, or cerebrovascular accident); unstable arrhythmia; or unstable angina within 3 months prior to initiation of study treatment
- Had a severe infection within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, including, but not limited to, hospitalization for complications of infection, including COVID-19, bacteremia, active tuberculosis or severe pneumonia
- Received treatment with therapeutic oral- or IV antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment * Patients receiving prophylactic antibiotics (e.g., to prevent a urinary tract infection or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation) are eligible for the study
- Had a prior allogeneic stem cell or solid organ transplantation
- Has any other disease, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding, or clinical laboratory finding that contraindicates the use of an investigational drug, that may affect the interpretation of the results, or that may render the patient at high risk from treatment complications
- Received treatment with a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, or anticipates need for such a vaccine during treatment or within 5 months after the final dose of treatment. Receipt of SARS-CoV vaccine is allowed
- Has a history of severe allergic anaphylactic reactions to chimeric or humanized antibodies or fusion proteins
- Has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the infigratinib, bevacizumab, or atezolizumab formulations
- Is pregnant or breastfeeding, or intention of becoming pregnant during study treatment or within 6 months after the final dose of study treatment. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test result within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To determine the safety and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the triple combination of infigratinib with bevacizumab and atezolizumab in patients with FGFR-altered metastatic CCA.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To determine the overall response rate (ORR), as assessed by the treating investigator according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version (v) 1.1.
II. To evaluate the duration of response in subjects with best overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR).
III. To evaluate progression-free survival (PFS) defined as the time from the start of study treatment to disease progression or death, whichever occurs first.
IV. To evaluate the duration of overall survival (OS) defined as the time from the start of study treatment to death from any cause.
V. To evaluate the clinical benefit rate defined as the proportion of subjects with best overall response of CR, PR, or stable disease.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:
I. To examine the change of the immune microenvironment with this treatment combination in tumor and blood samples using a validated immune biomarker panel and liquid biopsy (end-of-treatment genomic markers using circulating cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid [cfDNA] analysis) to study resistance to infigratinib and identify response markers from trial medications.
OUTLINE: This is a dose-escalation study of infigratinib followed by a dose-expansion study.
Patients receive infigratinib orally (PO) once daily (QD) on days 1-21 in combination with atezolizumab intravenously (IV) over 30-60 minutes on days 1 and 15 and bevacizumab IV over 60-90 minutes days 1 and 15 of each cycle. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of blood at week 8 (between cycles 2 and 3) and within 30 days after last dose of study drugs, undergo MRI/CT imaging every 8 weeks for the first 6 months and then every 12 weeks after that, and undergo a tumor biopsy at baseline (if previously collected tissue unavailable), and at week 8 (between cycles 2 and 3).
After completion if study treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months until patient withdraws or the study ends, whichever happens first.
Trial PhasePhase I
Trial Typetreatment
Lead OrganizationM D Anderson Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorSunyoung Lee
- Primary ID2021-0149
- Secondary IDsNCI-2022-06868
- ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05510427