A Dose-Finding and Efficacy Study of Venetoclax, CC-486, and Obinutuzumab in Follicular Lymphoma

NCT04722601 | Terminated Phase 1 Results FDA Drug

• 1 other identifier: IRB20-0986
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 2
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study focuses on finding a safe and tolerable dose for a three-drug regimen that combines venetoclax (Venclexta Ⓡ), CC-486 (also known as oral azacitidine) and obinutuzumab (Gazyva Ⓡ) to treat cancer participants who have minimally pretreated follicular lymphoma and have experienced disease progression despite trying previous cancer therapies. If a safe and tolerable drug dose can be found in the first phase of the study, doctors leading the study will launch a second phase of the study within an expansion cohort. Participants in this expansion cohort will receive the dose established in the first phase of the study to determine the efficacy of the regimen/ established dose. Participants in the expansion cohort will also receive the same study drugs from the first phase of the study, but in a different order/combination (first pairing the two oral drugs, CC-486 and venetoclax, then adding the third drug, obinutuzumab to treatment). The end goal of this research is to establish a new chemotherapy-sparing treatment option for patients with follicular lymphoma that is just as effective (or better) than current standard of care options.

Conditions

Follicular Lymphoma

Keywords

follicular lymphoma, FL

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Phase I Objective: Maximum Tolerated Dose of Venetoclax and CC-486 As Assessed by Rate of Reported Dose Limiting Toxicities (Side Effects) According to CTCAE Criteria Version 5

  The maximum tolerated dose of venetoclax and CC-486 in patients with minimally pre-treated follicular lymphoma. Doctors leading the study will find the maximum tolerated dose by assessing the rate of serious side effects (known as "dose limiting toxicities") according to the NCI Common Terminology Criteria (CTCAE) for Adverse Events Version 5.

  336 days (the duration of phase 1 treatment)

• Phase I Objective: Number of Participants Who Discontinue Venetoclax, CC-486 and Obinutuzumab Regimen Due to Reported Side Effects as Assessed by CTCAE Criteria Version 5

  The number of participants who discontinue the three-drug regimen of venetoclax, CC-486, and obinutuzumab during phase 1 of the study due to serious side effects (grade 3/4) as assessed by the NCI Common Terminology Criteria (CTCAE) for Adverse Events Version 5.

  336 days (duration of phase 1 treatment)

• Phase I Objective: Number of Participants Taking Venetoclax, CC-486 and Obinutuzumab Who Report Serious Side Effects As Assessed by CTCAE Version 5

  The number of participants who report serious side effects in response to the three-drug regimen of venetoclax, CC-486 and obinutuzumab during phase 1 treatment. Serious side effects will be defined as grade 3/ 4 according to criteria set by the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.

  336 days (duration of phase 1 treatment)].

• 4. Phase II Objective: Number of Participants Who Do Not Show Signs of Cancer After Taking CC-486 and Obinutuzumab (Oral Therapies) As Assessed by PET/CT Whole Body Scan (Based on Lugano Criteria)

  The number of participants who do not show detectable signs of cancer (also known as "complete response") after taking combined CC-486 and obinutuzumab as assessed by positron emission tomography (PET scan) based on Lugano criteria.

  336 days (duration of phase 1 treatment)

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Phase II Objective: The Length of Time That Half of Participants in the Expansion Group Are Alive After Receiving Phase 1 Dose of Treatment As Assessed at End of Study and 5 Years After Study is Complete

  55 months (at study conclusion) and 5 years after end of study

• Phase II Objective: The Average Length of Time Participants Treated at Phase 1 Dose Live With Follicular Lymphoma Without Symptoms of Cancer Worsening As Assessed at End of Study and 5 Years After Study is Complete

  55 months (at study conclusion) and 5 years after end of study

• Phase II Objective: Number of Participants Who Do Not Show Signs of Follicular Lymphoma After Venetoclax and CC-486 As Assessed by PET Scan (Based on Lugano Criteria)

  84 days (three cycles of combined oral therapies venetoclax and CC-486 oral

• Phase II Objective: Number of Participants Who Do Not Show Signs of Follicular Lymphoma 30 Months After Treatment As Assessed by PET Scan (Based on Lugano Criteria

  30 months and 336 days (treatment period); approximately 3.4 years

Study Arms (6)

Phase 1(Dose-Finding Arm): Group 1 - Dose Level 1 / Starting Dose

EXPERIMENTAL

Phase 1/the dose-finding arm of this study will use three dose levels (a starting dose, second dose and highest dose) of the venetoclax, CC-486 and obinutuzumab regimen. If participants in group 1 don't experience severe negative side effects to the starting dose of the regimen, then more participants will be assigned to groups 2 and 3 to take higher doses until the safest/ most tolerable dose is found. Group 1/ Dose Level 1: Participants in group 1 will receive a three-drug regimen of venetoclax, CC-486, and obinutuzumab at a starting dose used in previous human studies. Participants in this group will receive: * Venetoclax: 400 mg on days 1-28 * CC-486: 200 mg on days 1-14 * Obinutuzumab: 1000 mg on days 1, 8 and 15 of cycle 1, and on day 1 of each following cycle. Treatment using these three study drugs (venetoclax, CC-486, and obinutuzumab) will be given in 12 consecutive cycles that run for 28 days during each cycle (336 days).

Drug: Venetoclax; Drug: Obinutuzumab; Drug: CC-486

Phase 2 (Efficacy Arm/ Expansion Cohort)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will help test the efficacy of the three-drug regimen and dose established in the phase 1 of the study. Participants will take two drugs (venetoclax and CC-48) used in the same three-drug regimen during the first phase of this study. These two drugs will be paired together by themselves and given to participants in the expansion cohort before obinutuzumab (a third drug) is added during cycle 4 of treatment.

Drug: Venetoclax; Drug: Obinutuzumab; Drug: CC-486

Phase 1(Dose-Finding Arm): Group 2 - Dose Level 2 /Second Dose

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in group 2 will receive a three-drug regimen of venetoclax, CC-486, and obinutuzumab at the second highest dose (dose level 2) set by doctors leading the study. Participants in this group will receive: * Venetoclax: 600 mg on days 1-28 * CC-486: 200 mg on days 1-14 * Obinutuzumab: 1000 mg on days 1, 8 and 15 of cycle 1, and on day 1 of each following cycle. Treatment using these three study drugs (venetoclax, CC-486, and obinutuzumab) will be given in 12 consecutive cycles that run for 28 days during each cycle (336 days).

Drug: Venetoclax; Drug: Obinutuzumab; Drug: CC-486

Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 3 - Dose Level 3/ Highest Dose

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in group 3 will receive a three-drug regimen of venetoclax, CC-486, and obinutuzumab at the highest dose (dose level 3) set by doctors leading the study. Participants in this group will receive: * Venetoclax: 800 mg on days 1-28 * CC-486: 200 mg on days 1-14 * Obinutuzumab: 1000 mg on days 1, 8 and 15 of cycle 1, and on day 1 of each following cycle. Treatment using these three study drugs (venetoclax, CC-486, and obinutuzumab) will be given in 12 consecutive cycles that run for 28 days during each cycle (336 days).

Drug: Venetoclax; Drug: Obinutuzumab; Drug: CC-486

Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 4 - Lower Dose Level 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will received a lower dose of the three-drug regimen using venetoclax, CC-486 and obinutuzumab set by doctors leading the study. Inclusion in this group is optional and based on whether the participant reports serious adverse events/side effects in response to a higher dose of the regimen. If participants are included in this group, they will receive: * Venetoclax: 400 mg on days 1-28 * CC-486: 150 mg on days 1-14 * Obinutuzumab: 1000 mg on days 1, 8 and 15 of cycle 1, and on day 1 of each following cycle.

Drug: Venetoclax; Drug: Obinutuzumab; Drug: CC-486

Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 5 - Lower Dose Level 2

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will received the second lowest dose of the three-drug regimen using venetoclax, CC-486 and obinutuzumab set by doctors leading the study. Inclusion in this group is optional and based on whether the participant reports serious adverse events/side effects in response to a higher dose of the regimen. If participants are included in this group, they will receive: * Venetoclax: 400 mg on days 1-10 only * CC-486: 150 mg on days 1-14 * Obinutuzumab: 1000 mg on days 1, 8 and 15 of cycle 1, and on day 1 of each following cycle.

Drug: Venetoclax; Drug: Obinutuzumab; Drug: CC-486

Interventions

Venetoclax DRUG

A drug used with other drugs to treat acute myeloid leukemia that is newly diagnosed. It is used in adults who are 75 years and older or in adults who cannot be treated with other anticancer drugs. Venetoclax is also used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma in adults. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.

Also known as: Venclexta, Venclyxto

Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 3 - Dose Level 3/ Highest Dose; Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 4 - Lower Dose Level 1; Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 5 - Lower Dose Level 2; Phase 1(Dose-Finding Arm): Group 1 - Dose Level 1 / Starting Dose; Phase 1(Dose-Finding Arm): Group 2 - Dose Level 2 /Second Dose; Phase 2 (Efficacy Arm/ Expansion Cohort)

Obinutuzumab DRUG

Obinutuzumab is a prescription medicine that can be used in combination with other cancer medicines to treat follicular lymphoma (a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma), or to help delay the progression of this disease.

Also known as: Gazyva

Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 3 - Dose Level 3/ Highest Dose; Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 4 - Lower Dose Level 1; Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 5 - Lower Dose Level 2; Phase 1(Dose-Finding Arm): Group 1 - Dose Level 1 / Starting Dose; Phase 1(Dose-Finding Arm): Group 2 - Dose Level 2 /Second Dose; Phase 2 (Efficacy Arm/ Expansion Cohort)

CC-486 DRUG

An oral form of azacitidine (a standard chemotherapy drug).

Also known as: azacitidine

Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 3 - Dose Level 3/ Highest Dose; Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 4 - Lower Dose Level 1; Phase 1 (Dose-Finding Arm) - Group 5 - Lower Dose Level 2; Phase 1(Dose-Finding Arm): Group 1 - Dose Level 1 / Starting Dose; Phase 1(Dose-Finding Arm): Group 2 - Dose Level 2 /Second Dose; Phase 2 (Efficacy Arm/ Expansion Cohort)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Participants are eligible to be included in the study if all of the following criteria apply:
• Male and female participants who are at least 18 years old with a medically confirmed diagnosis of grade 1-3a follicular lymphoma by 2017 World Health Organization criteria. A prior tissue or bone marrow biopsy may be used to confirm diagnosis if collected within 90 days of initiating therapy.
• Treatment-naive (you have never had treatment for your cancer) or if you have received treatment, you have received fewer than two prior lines of anti-CD20 monotherapy consisting of a total of 16 or fewer doses.
• Must have Stage II-IV disease on screening PET imaging with measurable disease, according to Lugano Classification. Measurable disease will be defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least two dimensions and quantifiable avidity ( a tumor containing antibodies that have a higher rate/stability of binding with an antigen) to F-fluorodeoxyglucose (also known as "FDG" - a glucose analogue that can be high in cancerous tumors) . Minimum measurement must be \>15 mm in the longest diameter by \>10 mm in the short axis.
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 or less as defined in Appendix B. Performance status must be evaluated within 28 days prior to treatment initiation.
• There must be a clear way to indicate that you need treatment, either by meeting one or more of the Groupe d'Etude des Lymphomes Folliculaires (GELF) criteria for treatment (Brice et al. 1997), the existence of cancer-related pain or other uncontrollable symptoms. Study participant whose need for treatment can be supported by the judgment of a primary oncologist based on the pace of their disease progression/other clinical criteria are also eligible for the study. Study participants must have documented progression of disease.
• Not be a candidate for standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy in the judgment of the primary oncologist OR standard chemoimmunotherapy was discussed with the primary oncologist and declined by the participant.
• A male participant must agree to use contraception during the treatment period of this study, and for at least 90 days after the last dose of venetoclax or 18 months after the last dose of obinutuzumab, whichever is longer, and refrain from donating sperm during this period. With pregnant female partners, men must remain abstinent or use a condom during the treatment period and for at least 6 months after the last dose of obinutuzumab to avoid exposing the embryo.
• A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies:
• She is not a woman of childbearing potential
• She is a woman of childbearing potential who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance during the treatment period and for at least 30 days after the last dose of venetoclax or 18 months after the last dose of obinutuzumab, whichever is longer.
• Participants must have a negative pregnancy test within 72 hours of beginning treatment if they are women of childbearing potential.
• The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the trial.
• Have adequate organ function that can be confirmed by clinical laboratory values within 28 days prior to treatment initiation.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:
• A a woman of childbearing potential who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to treatment allocation. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. Note: In the event that 72 hours have elapsed between the screening pregnancy test and the first dose of study treatment, another pregnancy test (urine or serum) must be performed and must be negative in order for the subject to start receiving study medication.
• Has received any prior systemic therapy other than anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody or radiotherapy prior to the first dose of study medication. Subjects must not have had a prior dose of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy within 28 days prior to the first dose of study medication.
• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the study drugs, xanthine oxidase inhibitors and/or rasburicase, mannitol, murine products, or any components of the drug formulations.
• History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reaction to humanized or murine monoclonal antibodies.
• History of other malignancy that could affect compliance with the study or interpretation of results such as:
• Participants with a history of basal or squamous cell carcinoma or stage 1 melanoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix are eligible.
• Participants with a malignancy that has been treated with surgery alone with the intent to cure the participant will also be excluded. Individuals in documented remission without treatment for 2 years prior to enrollment may be included at the discretion of the doctor leading the study.
• Has medical/clinical evidence of transformation to an aggressive lymphoma subtype including grade 3b Follicular Lymphoma.
• Has received the following agents within 7 days prior to the first dose of venetoclax:
• Steroid therapy for anti-neoplastic intent
• A strong or moderate Cytochrome P450 3A (abbreviated as "CYP3A" inhibitor).
• CYP3A inducers
• Consumed grapefruit, grapefruit products, Seville oranges (including marmalade containing Seville oranges), or star fruit within 3 days prior to the first dose of venetoclax
• P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors or narrow therapeutic index P-gp substrates

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Chicago: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60615, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lymphoma, Follicular

Interventions

venetoclax; obinutuzumab; cc-486; Azacitidine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin; Lymphoma; Neoplasms by Histologic Type; Neoplasms; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Lymphatic Diseases; Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases; Immunoproliferative Disorders; Immune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Aza Compounds; Organic Chemicals; Cytidine; Pyrimidine Nucleosides; Pyrimidines; Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring; Heterocyclic Compounds; Nucleosides; Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides; Ribonucleosides

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Dr. Sonali Smith
• Organization: University of Chicago

smsmith@bsd.uchicago.edu

855-702-8222

Study Officials

• Sonali Smith, MD

  University of Chicago

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: Yes

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 1
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 2, 2020
• First Posted: January 25, 2021
• Study Start: September 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2023
• Study Completion: March 31, 2023
• Last Updated: May 16, 2024
• Results First Posted: May 16, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Locations

US (1)