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Alpelisib/iNOS Inhibitor/Nab-paclitaxel in Patients With HER2 Negative Metaplastic Breast Cancer (MpBC)

Primary Purpose

HER2-negative Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Metaplastic Breast Carcinoma

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
L-NMMA
Sponsored by
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for HER2-negative Breast Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: The patient (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the study. At least 18 years of age on the day of informed consent signing. Histologically confirmed HER2 negative MpBC and/or Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) with squamous and/or sarcomatoid elements, including osseous, chondroid, and spindle morphology. HER2 negative status as defined by the current American Society of Clinical Oncology and College of American Pathologists guidelines at time of study entry. Locally advanced inoperable or metastatic MpBC with measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 Both first- and second-line patients will be eligible for this trial. Patients may have received prior immunotherapy, per standard of care. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1. Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: Hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dl (without blood transfusion within 2 weeks of laboratory test used to determine eligibility) Absolute neutrophil count ≥1000/μL (without granulocyte colony stimulating factor support within 2 weeks of laboratory test used to determine eligibility) Platelet count ≥100,000/μL (without transfusion within 2 weeks of laboratory test used to determine eligibility) Serum total bilirubin (TB) ≤1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal (ULN; In the case of known Gilbert's syndrome, a higher serum TB [>1.5 x ULN] is allowed), Aspartate transaminase/alanine transaminase ≤5 x institutional ULN Creatinine ≤1.5X the ULN or measured creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min/1. Fasting blood glucose of ≤140 mg/dl and HgbA1c ≤7.0. Ability to swallow oral medication. Ability to take aspirin. Women of childbearing potential must agree to use contraception for the duration of the study through 90 days after the last dose of study treatment. A condom is required for all sexually active male participants to prevent them from fathering a child AND to prevent delivery of study treatment via seminal fluid to their partner. In addition, male participants must not donate sperm during the study and up to the time period as specified in labels of study drugs. If patient received major surgery, they must have recovered adequately from the toxicity and/or complications from the intervention prior to starting the study treatment. Willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study including undergoing treatment and scheduled visits and examinations. Exclusion Criteria: Concomitant use of strong inhibitors or strong inducers of cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A4. The patient must have discontinued strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4 inducers for at least 1 week prior to study treatment initiation (Examples included in Appendix 2). Currently receiving warfarin or other coumarin-derived anticoagulant for treatment, prophylaxis, or otherwise. Therapy with DOACs, heparin, low molecular weight heparin, direct oral anticoagulants or fondaparinux is allowed. Concurrent use of medications that interact with nitrate/nitrite levels (Examples included in Appendix 3). Received previous treatment with nab-paclitaxel, Pl3K inhibitor, AKT inhibitor, or mTOR inhibitor. Known history of Steven Johnson's syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Since HAART agents are metabolized by CYP3A4, HIV positive patients will be excluded from this trial. Poorly controlled hypertension at baseline (defined as systolic blood pressure >150 mm Hg). Isolated, unconfirmed systolic BP elevations will NOT exclude participation. Patients with medication-controlled hypertension are allowed provided they have been on their current medications for at least 4 weeks prior to Cycle 1, Day 1. Has any of the following cardiac abnormalities: Symptomatic congestive heart failure History of documented congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association functional classification III-IV) Documented cardiomyopathy Left ventricular ejection fraction <50% as determined by multigated acquisition scan or echocardiogram Myocardial infarction ~6 months prior to enrollment Unstable angina pectoris Serious uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia Symptomatic pericarditis History of congenital QT prolongation Absolute corrected QT interval of >480 msec in the presence of potassium >4.0 mEq/L and magnesium >1.8 mg/dl. Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 3 weeks prior to study treatment administration. NOTE: Patients who have entered the follow-up phase of an investigational study may participate as long as it has been 3 weeks after the last dose of the previous investigational agent. Known or suspected hypersensitivity to any component or excipient of the proposed regimen (nab-paclitaxel, alpelisib, iNOS inhibitor, aspirin). Known additional malignancy that requires active treatment. Pneumonitis/ interstitial lung disease on baseline CT scan of the chest or moderate to severe chronic lung disease Known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the study. Manifestations of malabsorption due to prior gastrointestinal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery disease, or an unknown reason. Symptomatic/untreated metastatic central nervous system disease. Type I diabetes mellitus irrespective of Hgb A1c OR uncontrolled type II diabetes mellitus defined as hemoglobin A1c >7%. Uncontrolled gastric ulcer ≥ Grade 2 sensory neuropathy Osteonecrosis of jaw Pancreatitis Pregnant, breastfeeding or expecting to conceive children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the prescreening or screening visit through 30 days after the last dose of study treatment.

Sites / Locations

  • Houston Methodist Neal Cancer CenterRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib.

Arm Description

iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib in patients with HER2 negative, metastatic or locally advanced MpBC.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Define recommended phase II dose (RP2D)
Define recommended phase II dose (RP2D) of Alpelisib in combination with standard dose of q3wk nab-paclitaxel and L-NMMA
Objective response rate (ORR)
Objective response rate (ORR) of an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib in patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC.

Secondary Outcome Measures

PFS of patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC
Progression-free survival (PFS) of patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC treated with an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib.
OS of patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC
Overall survival (OS) of patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC treated with an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib.
Analysis of responses to an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib.
Analysis of tissue and-blood-based correlates of responses to an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib in available specimens.
PIK3CA mutation
Tissue will be collected to detect the presence of a PIK3CA mutation (e.g. E545K, E542K, H1047R/Y/L), and efficacy according to PIK3CA mutation status assessed retrospectively.

Full Information

First Posted
October 13, 2022
Last Updated
January 12, 2023
Sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Collaborators
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05660083
Brief Title
Alpelisib/iNOS Inhibitor/Nab-paclitaxel in Patients With HER2 Negative Metaplastic Breast Cancer (MpBC)
Official Title
Phase II Trial of Alpelisib With iNOS Inhibitor and Nab-paclitaxel in Patients With HER2 Negative Metastatic or Locally Advanced Metaplastic Breast Cancer (MpBC)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
January 12, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 1, 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 2, 2028 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Collaborators
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a research study to test the safety and effectiveness of using the drug alpelisib together with chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) and a drug called L-NMMA in patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced metaplastic breast cancer, who have not responded to previous treatments. Participants in this study in addition to the standard care chemotherapy will also receive the drug alpelisib and L-NMMA. The therapies will be administered every 3 weeks (1 cycle) until disease progression, toxicity or until the participant withdraws from the study. The nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy will be administered intravenously on Day 1 of the 3 week cycles. Participants will take the drug alpelisib by mouth once daily at a dose determined by a safety study and the drug L-NMMA will be given intravenously on days 1 to 5 of the 3 week cycles.
Detailed Description
This is a Phase II trial with a dose escalation/de-escalation lead-in that will investigate the efficacy and safety of an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib in patients with HER2 negative, metastatic or locally advanced MpBC. The prognosis for metastatic or locally advanced metaplastic breast cancer (MpBC), a rare and highly chemotherapy-resistant subtype of TNBC, is even worse than for non-metaplastic TNBC, with a median overall survival ranging from 3 to 8 months.1 Standard systemic chemotherapy remains the only available treatment option for patients with metastatic or locally advanced MpBC, even though this disease is largely refractory to cytotoxic drugs. Therefore, combination strategies to understand and overcome mechanisms of resistance to improve marginal chemotherapeutic efficacy are needed to improve the prognosis of these patients. We have found that inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) is a critical target for overcoming chemotherapy resistance in TNBC.2,3 iNOS expression is increased and associated with poor prognosis in invasive TNBC and MpBC.2-5 It has been shown that nitric oxide (NO) through iNOS induces many of the major oncogenic pathways such as RAS/ERK, HIF1α, NF- κB, and others making this a unique oncogenic driver. One of the major oncogenic pathways activated by iNOS/NO is the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway.6-9 Alterations in the Pl3K/Akt pathway have also been linked with chemotherapy resistance, especially in MpBC.10-14 We hypothesize that addition of the PI3K inhibitor, alpelisib, to a pan-NOS inhibitor (L-NMMA) and nab-paclitaxel will increase objective response rate (ORR) in patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC. Both first- and second-line patients will be eligible for this trial. Patients may have received prior immunotherapy, per standard of care.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
HER2-negative Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Metaplastic Breast Carcinoma, TNBC - Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
36 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib.
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib in patients with HER2 negative, metastatic or locally advanced MpBC.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
L-NMMA
Other Intervention Name(s)
iNOS inhibitor
Intervention Description
Patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC, will receive a combination of an iNOS inhibitor, nab-paclitaxel and alpelisib . As prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis and hypertension, patients will receive aspirin (81 mg po daily) and amlodipine (10 mg po Days 0-5 each cycle). Metformin will be initiated at 500 mg once daily starting one week prior to treatment to reduce risk of severe hyperglycemia. Based on tolerability and serial blood sugar assessments, metformin dose will be increased to 500 mg twice daily, followed by 500 mg with breakfast and 1000 mg with dinner, followed by further increase to 1000 mg twice daily if needed. Insulin sensitizers and/or SGLT2i will be used as second anti-diabetic agents, if necessary. For prophylaxis of alpelisib rash, patients will be treated with an anti-histamine (cetirizine 10 mg daily) along with alpelisib.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Define recommended phase II dose (RP2D)
Description
Define recommended phase II dose (RP2D) of Alpelisib in combination with standard dose of q3wk nab-paclitaxel and L-NMMA
Time Frame
The RP2D will be defined as the highest dose administered at which 6 patients complete treatment with experiencing <2 DLTs (Study completion is an average of 6 cycles, determined by diseases progression, unacceptable toxicity, physician's discretion)
Title
Objective response rate (ORR)
Description
Objective response rate (ORR) of an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib in patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC.
Time Frame
Study treatment will continue until progression, unacceptable toxicity, treating physician's discretion, or patient withdraws from the study. An average of 6 cycles q3week.
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
PFS of patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) of patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC treated with an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib.
Time Frame
Study treatment will continue until progression, unacceptable toxicity, treating physician's discretion, or patient withdraws from the study. An average of 6 cycles q3week.
Title
OS of patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC
Description
Overall survival (OS) of patients with HER2 negative metastatic or locally advanced MpBC treated with an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib.
Time Frame
Study treatment will continue until progression, unacceptable toxicity, treating physician's discretion, or patient withdraws from the study. An average of 6 cycles q3week.
Title
Analysis of responses to an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib.
Description
Analysis of tissue and-blood-based correlates of responses to an iNOS inhibitor and nab-paclitaxel in combination with alpelisib in available specimens.
Time Frame
Study treatment will continue until progression, unacceptable toxicity, treating physician's discretion, or patient withdraws from the study. An average of 6 cycles q3week.
Title
PIK3CA mutation
Description
Tissue will be collected to detect the presence of a PIK3CA mutation (e.g. E545K, E542K, H1047R/Y/L), and efficacy according to PIK3CA mutation status assessed retrospectively.
Time Frame
Core biopsy will be collected at Baseline and after Cycle 2. Each cycle is 21 days (q3week).

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The patient (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the study. At least 18 years of age on the day of informed consent signing. Histologically confirmed HER2 negative MpBC and/or Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) with squamous and/or sarcomatoid elements, including osseous, chondroid, and spindle morphology. HER2 negative status as defined by the current American Society of Clinical Oncology and College of American Pathologists guidelines at time of study entry. Locally advanced inoperable or metastatic MpBC with measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 Both first- and second-line patients will be eligible for this trial. Patients may have received prior immunotherapy, per standard of care. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1. Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: Hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dl (without blood transfusion within 2 weeks of laboratory test used to determine eligibility) Absolute neutrophil count ≥1000/μL (without granulocyte colony stimulating factor support within 2 weeks of laboratory test used to determine eligibility) Platelet count ≥100,000/μL (without transfusion within 2 weeks of laboratory test used to determine eligibility) Serum total bilirubin (TB) ≤1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal (ULN; In the case of known Gilbert's syndrome, a higher serum TB [>1.5 x ULN] is allowed), Aspartate transaminase/alanine transaminase ≤5 x institutional ULN Creatinine ≤1.5X the ULN or measured creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min/1. Fasting blood glucose of ≤140 mg/dl and HgbA1c ≤7.0. Ability to swallow oral medication. Ability to take aspirin. Women of childbearing potential must agree to use contraception for the duration of the study through 90 days after the last dose of study treatment. A condom is required for all sexually active male participants to prevent them from fathering a child AND to prevent delivery of study treatment via seminal fluid to their partner. In addition, male participants must not donate sperm during the study and up to the time period as specified in labels of study drugs. If patient received major surgery, they must have recovered adequately from the toxicity and/or complications from the intervention prior to starting the study treatment. Willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study including undergoing treatment and scheduled visits and examinations. Exclusion Criteria: Concomitant use of strong inhibitors or strong inducers of cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A4. The patient must have discontinued strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4 inducers for at least 1 week prior to study treatment initiation (Examples included in Appendix 2). Currently receiving warfarin or other coumarin-derived anticoagulant for treatment, prophylaxis, or otherwise. Therapy with DOACs, heparin, low molecular weight heparin, direct oral anticoagulants or fondaparinux is allowed. Concurrent use of medications that interact with nitrate/nitrite levels (Examples included in Appendix 3). Received previous treatment with nab-paclitaxel, Pl3K inhibitor, AKT inhibitor, or mTOR inhibitor. Known history of Steven Johnson's syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Since HAART agents are metabolized by CYP3A4, HIV positive patients will be excluded from this trial. Poorly controlled hypertension at baseline (defined as systolic blood pressure >150 mm Hg). Isolated, unconfirmed systolic BP elevations will NOT exclude participation. Patients with medication-controlled hypertension are allowed provided they have been on their current medications for at least 4 weeks prior to Cycle 1, Day 1. Has any of the following cardiac abnormalities: Symptomatic congestive heart failure History of documented congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association functional classification III-IV) Documented cardiomyopathy Left ventricular ejection fraction <50% as determined by multigated acquisition scan or echocardiogram Myocardial infarction ~6 months prior to enrollment Unstable angina pectoris Serious uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia Symptomatic pericarditis History of congenital QT prolongation Absolute corrected QT interval of >480 msec in the presence of potassium >4.0 mEq/L and magnesium >1.8 mg/dl. Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 3 weeks prior to study treatment administration. NOTE: Patients who have entered the follow-up phase of an investigational study may participate as long as it has been 3 weeks after the last dose of the previous investigational agent. Known or suspected hypersensitivity to any component or excipient of the proposed regimen (nab-paclitaxel, alpelisib, iNOS inhibitor, aspirin). Known additional malignancy that requires active treatment. Pneumonitis/ interstitial lung disease on baseline CT scan of the chest or moderate to severe chronic lung disease Known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the study. Manifestations of malabsorption due to prior gastrointestinal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery disease, or an unknown reason. Symptomatic/untreated metastatic central nervous system disease. Type I diabetes mellitus irrespective of Hgb A1c OR uncontrolled type II diabetes mellitus defined as hemoglobin A1c >7%. Uncontrolled gastric ulcer ≥ Grade 2 sensory neuropathy Osteonecrosis of jaw Pancreatitis Pregnant, breastfeeding or expecting to conceive children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the prescreening or screening visit through 30 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Polly A Niravath, MD
Phone
713-441-8324
Email
paniravath@houstonmethodist.org
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Polly A Niravath, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Houston Methodist Cancer Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Polly Niravath, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
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