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RC48 Combined With Tislelizumab for Bladder Sparing Treatment in NMIBC With BCG Treatment Failure and HER2 Expression

Primary Purpose

Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, HER2

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
China
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
RC48
Tislelizumab
Sponsored by
RenJi Hospital
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer focused on measuring Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, HER2 expression, BCG Failure, Unsuitable or refused to radical cystectomy

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: ≥18 years old Histologically confirmed recurrent, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; Histopathology: Patients with any variant urothelial cell carcinoma (UCC) (i.e., squamous and/or glandular epithelial differentiation UCC, UCC with micropapillary changes, nest variant UCC, plasmacytoid UCC, neuroendocrine UCC, and sarcomatoid UCC) were enrolled. The presence of any lymphatic infiltration (LVI) is considered evidence of high risk. Papillary carcinoma must be a high-risk disease defined as a high grade Ta/T1 lesion. In addition, subjects must have all visible tumors completely removed prior to initial administration of the study drug, as documented at baseline cystoscopy. Cytological results for high-grade urothelial carcinoma must be negative prior to initial administration of the investigational drug. CIS does not require complete excision, but must be completely excised with coexisting papillary carcinoma prior to enrollment and documented at baseline cystoscopy. Negative urine cytology for malignant cells is not required. When BCG recurred after treatment, the presence of HER2 expression was detected by IHC in the pathology department of our hospital BCG treatment failure included no response to BCG treatment and relapse after inadequate BCG treatment Subjects without response after adequate BCG treatment must meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) Persistent or recurrent simple CIS with or without recurrent Ta/T1 (non-invasive papillary carcinoma/tumor invasion of subepithelial connective tissue) disease within 12 months after completion of adequate BCG treatment; 2) Recurrent high-grade Ta/T1 disease occurred within 6 months after completion of adequate BCG treatment; 3) T1 high-grade disease was present at the first disease assessment after completion of a BCG induction course. Adequate BCG treatment (minimum treatment requirement) : at least 5 out of 6 full dose treatments were received during the initial induction course and at least 1 maintenance treatment within 6 months (one full dose per week and 2 out of 3 completed treatments); Or received at least 5 out of 6 full doses in the initial induction course and at least 2 out of 6 full doses in the second induction course. Relapse after inadequate BCG treatment: Subjects must meet the following criteria: Recurrence of high-grade Ta/T1 disease within 12 months of completion of BCG treatment (as defined below): Previous inadequate BCG treatment (minimum treatment requirement) included receiving at least 5 out of 6 full dose treatments during the initial induction course. Or received at least 5 out of 6 full dose treatments during the initial induction course and at least 1 maintenance treatment (once a week and 2 out of 3 completed treatments) within 6 months. One half or one third of the dose is allowed during maintenance treatment. To refuse or be unsuitable for radical cystectomy ECOG 0~1 The major organs are functioning normally, the following criteria are met: (1) The blood routine examination criteria should meet (no blood transfusion and no treatment with granulocyte colony stimulating factor within 14 days before enrollment) : i. Absolute count of neutrophils (ANC) ≥1,000/mm3 ii. Platelet count ≥75,000/mm3 iii. Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0g /dL (2) Liver function: i. Total bilirubin ≤1.5× prescribed ULN or direct bilirubin ≤ULN for subjects with total bilirubin levels >1.5×ULN ii. Upper limit of normal values (ULN) ≤2.5 times of alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Note: ≤1.5× ULN (This criterion only applies to patients who have not received anticoagulant therapy; Patients receiving anticoagulant therapy should keep anticoagulants within therapeutic limits); (3) Kidney function: The Cockcroft-Gault formula was used to determine the creatinine clearance (CrCl) > 30 mL/min. 8. Subjects (or their legal representatives) must sign an informed consent form (ICF) indicating that they understand the purpose and procedures of the study and are willing to participate in the study; 9. Fertile women must have a negative pregnancy test result (beta-hCG) (urine or serum) within 7 days before the study drug is first administered. Exclusion Criteria: Confirmed by histology of muscular layer infiltration (T2 or higher level) bladder urothelial carcinoma. Histopathological examination revealed any bladder small cell composition, pure, pure squamous cell carcinoma or simple squamous adenocarcinoma CIS; Received other PD - 1 / PD - L1 inhibitor and/or HER2 inhibitor; Active malignancies other than the disease being treated (i.e., disease progression within the last 24 months or requiring a change in treatment). Only the following special circumstances are allowed: i. Skin cancer that has been treated and completely cured within the last 24 months; ii. Adequately treated lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) and ductal CIS; iii. A history of local breast cancer and receiving antihormonal drugs or a history of local prostate cancer (N0M0) and receiving androgen blocking therapy. History of uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, including: 1) any of the following in the past 3 months: unstable angina, myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, toroidal ventricular tachycardia, cardiac arrest, or known congestive New York Heart Association Class III-IV heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, or transient ischemic attack; 2) Prolonged QTc interval confirmed by ECG evaluation during screening (Fridericia; QTc > 480 ms); 3) Pulmonary embolism or other venous thromboembolism within the past 2 months. Pregnancy or lactation women; Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, unless the subjects in the past six months or longer had accepted the stability of antiretroviral therapy (art), and no opportunistic infections occurred in the past 6 months, and over the past six months the CD4 count of > 350; Have evidence of active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection (for example, a history of hepatitis C but hepatitis C virus polymerase chain reaction detection results and normal subjects of hepatitis B surface antigen antibody positive hepatitis B can groups); Has yet to recover from past the toxic effects of anticancer therapy (except no clinical significance of toxic effects, such as hair loss, skin discoloration, neuropathy, and hearing impairment). Wound healing delay, defined as the skin/decubitus ulcer, chronic leg ulcer, had known gastric ulcer or incision to heal. 1 cycle day 1 major surgery within 4 weeks before (don't think TURBT belong to major surgery). Other patients assessed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in the study.

Sites / Locations

  • Ethics Committee of Shanghai Renji HospitalRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

RC48+Tislelizumab

Arm Description

Approximately 20 subjects will be enrolled to evaluate the efficacy and safety of RC48 (RC48 2.0 mg/kg intravenously administered every two weeks) combined with Tislelizumab (Tislelizumab 200 mg intravenously administered every three weeks).

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

2-yr Bladder-intact Disease-free Survival (BI-DFS)
Defined by time from enrollment to the occurrence of one of the following events: first MIBC or regional lymph node recurrence, distant metastasis, or death

Secondary Outcome Measures

Time to Progression (TTP)
Defined by time from day of first treatment to first progression to higher grade or stage, including muscle-invasive disease or death from any cause.
Time to Deterioration (TTD)
Defined by time from day of first treatment to first deterioration
Cystectomy Free Survival
Defined by time from day of first treatment to radical cystectomy
Disease-Specific Survival (DSS)
Defined by time from day of first treatment to invasive bladder cancer
Overall Survival (OS)
Defined by time from day of first treatment to death
Percent of Patients With Complete Response (CR)
CR is defined by negative cystoscopy, urine cytology, and bladder biopsies.
Recurrence Free Survival (RFS)
Defined by time from day of first treatment to recurrent NMIBC based on cystoscopy, cytology and/or biopsy.

Full Information

First Posted
May 12, 2023
Last Updated
August 29, 2023
Sponsor
RenJi Hospital
Collaborators
RemeGen Co., Ltd., BeiGene
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05957757
Brief Title
RC48 Combined With Tislelizumab for Bladder Sparing Treatment in NMIBC With BCG Treatment Failure and HER2 Expression
Official Title
RC48 Combined With Tislelizumab for Bladder Sparing Treatment in High-risk Non-muscular Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) With BCG Treatment Failure and HER2 Expression
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
August 5, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
June 8, 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
June 8, 2026 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
RenJi Hospital
Collaborators
RemeGen Co., Ltd., BeiGene

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a prospective, open, single-center clinical study of anti-HER2-ADC combined with PD-1 monoclonal antibody for bladder sparing treatment in non-muscular invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients with HER2-expressing. The study was conducted in accordance with the Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Approximately 20 subjects will be enrolled to evaluate the efficacy and safety of RC48 (RC48 2.0 mg/kg intravenously administered every two weeks) combined with Tislelizumab (Tislelizumab 200 mg intravenously administered every three weeks). Subjects undergo Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT), imaging diagnosis and pre-treatment biological samples of blood, urine and biopsy tissue. The study will include high-risk NMIBC patients who express HER2, fail after BCG treatment, but refuse to undergo cystectomy or do not meet the requirements for cystectomy. Subjects will receive RC48 and Tislelizumab for two years. BI-DFS were evaluated by cystoscopy, histopathologic examination, laboratory examination, and imaging examination after treatment, and tumor efficacy was evaluated when clinical studies reached the number of subjects specified in the protocol for efficacy evaluation.
Detailed Description
For Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is the primary treatment. TURBT relapses within 12 months after surgery in 10% to 67% of patients, and postoperative bladder perfusion therapy (including chemotherapy and Immunotherapy) significantly reduces the recurrence rate. However, about 30%-40% of patients will relapse after BCG treatment. Radical cystectomy is the standard of care for patients who do not respond to BCG treatment and have high grade NMIBC. However, radical cystectomy has a high incidence of postoperative complications (up to 60%) and a negative impact on HRQoL. These complications occur even in high-volume centers of excellence, whether open or minimally invasive, and the mortality rate from the surgery itself is about 3%. Therefore, some patients refuse to undergo radical cystectomy. In addition, some patients are medically unfit for surgery due to age, functional status, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, comorbiditions, body mass index, and other factors. Although penerubicin is the only bladder sparing drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients who are not suitable for or unwilling to undergo cystectomy, BCG refractory, and with CIS NMIBC, no legally marketed penerubicin drug is available in China. Therefore, new treatments are needed to prevent invasive bladder cancer from affecting the entire bladder. In recent years, immunocheckpoint inhibitors represented by PD-1/PD-L1 have been proved to be a promising means of tumor immunotherapy, which has made a breakthrough in the treatment of advanced urothelial carcinoma, and become the main choice for the treatment of advanced urothelial carcinoma. Immunocheckpoint inhibitors also showed positive results in patients who did not respond to BCG treatment during perioperative and perioperative periods.Therefore, immunotherapy is expected to be an alternative bladder sparing therapy for high-risk NMIBC patients.The anti-HER2-ADC drug RC48 also achieved significant efficacy in HER2-overexpressed advanced urothelial carcinoma, and its combination with PD-1 monoclonal antibody Toripalimab was more effective in the first-line treatment of advanced metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Therefore, RC48 combined with PD-1 can be used as a potential treatment for bladder sparing in patients with NMIBC. In NMIBC patients with HER2 expression, ADC drugs can target tumor cells and deliver cytotoxic drugs with greater safety than chemotherapy. In addition, the application of anti-HER2-ADC drugs combined with PD-1 in bladder sparing therapy is still lacking in experience and related studies. Therefore, we plan to conduct a study on bladder preservation therapy for patients with HER2-expressing NMIBC treated with ADC drugs combined with PD-1 monoclonal antibody, so as to preserve the bladder function of patients while controlling tumor recurrence and ensuring their quality of life.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, HER2
Keywords
Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, HER2 expression, BCG Failure, Unsuitable or refused to radical cystectomy

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Model Description
To study the safety and efficacy of RC48 combined with Tislelizumab in HER2 expression high grade non muscle invasive bladder cancer patients who failed BCG therapy and refused cystectomy.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
20 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
RC48+Tislelizumab
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Approximately 20 subjects will be enrolled to evaluate the efficacy and safety of RC48 (RC48 2.0 mg/kg intravenously administered every two weeks) combined with Tislelizumab (Tislelizumab 200 mg intravenously administered every three weeks).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
RC48
Other Intervention Name(s)
Disitamab Vedotin
Intervention Description
RC48 was scheduled to be administered at a dose of 2.0mg/kg every 2 weeks, with the first dose on day 1 of the first cycle. The drug is diluted with normal saline and administered by intravenous drip for one hour.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Tislelizumab
Intervention Description
Tislelizumab was administered at a dose of 200 mg every 3 weeks, with the first dose on day 1 of the first 21-day cycle. The drug is diluted with normal saline and administered by intravenous drip for one hour.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
2-yr Bladder-intact Disease-free Survival (BI-DFS)
Description
Defined by time from enrollment to the occurrence of one of the following events: first MIBC or regional lymph node recurrence, distant metastasis, or death
Time Frame
Up to 24 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time to Progression (TTP)
Description
Defined by time from day of first treatment to first progression to higher grade or stage, including muscle-invasive disease or death from any cause.
Time Frame
Up to 24 months
Title
Time to Deterioration (TTD)
Description
Defined by time from day of first treatment to first deterioration
Time Frame
Up to 24 months
Title
Cystectomy Free Survival
Description
Defined by time from day of first treatment to radical cystectomy
Time Frame
Up to 24 months
Title
Disease-Specific Survival (DSS)
Description
Defined by time from day of first treatment to invasive bladder cancer
Time Frame
Up to 24 months
Title
Overall Survival (OS)
Description
Defined by time from day of first treatment to death
Time Frame
Up to 24 months
Title
Percent of Patients With Complete Response (CR)
Description
CR is defined by negative cystoscopy, urine cytology, and bladder biopsies.
Time Frame
Up to 6 months
Title
Recurrence Free Survival (RFS)
Description
Defined by time from day of first treatment to recurrent NMIBC based on cystoscopy, cytology and/or biopsy.
Time Frame
Up to 24 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: ≥18 years old Histologically confirmed recurrent, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; Histopathology: Patients with any variant urothelial cell carcinoma (UCC) (i.e., squamous and/or glandular epithelial differentiation UCC, UCC with micropapillary changes, nest variant UCC, plasmacytoid UCC, neuroendocrine UCC, and sarcomatoid UCC) were enrolled. The presence of any lymphatic infiltration (LVI) is considered evidence of high risk. Papillary carcinoma must be a high-risk disease defined as a high grade Ta/T1 lesion. In addition, subjects must have all visible tumors completely removed prior to initial administration of the study drug, as documented at baseline cystoscopy. Cytological results for high-grade urothelial carcinoma must be negative prior to initial administration of the investigational drug. CIS does not require complete excision, but must be completely excised with coexisting papillary carcinoma prior to enrollment and documented at baseline cystoscopy. Negative urine cytology for malignant cells is not required. When BCG recurred after treatment, the presence of HER2 expression was detected by IHC in the pathology department of our hospital BCG treatment failure included no response to BCG treatment and relapse after inadequate BCG treatment Subjects without response after adequate BCG treatment must meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) Persistent or recurrent simple CIS with or without recurrent Ta/T1 (non-invasive papillary carcinoma/tumor invasion of subepithelial connective tissue) disease within 12 months after completion of adequate BCG treatment; 2) Recurrent high-grade Ta/T1 disease occurred within 6 months after completion of adequate BCG treatment; 3) T1 high-grade disease was present at the first disease assessment after completion of a BCG induction course. Adequate BCG treatment (minimum treatment requirement) : at least 5 out of 6 full dose treatments were received during the initial induction course and at least 1 maintenance treatment within 6 months (one full dose per week and 2 out of 3 completed treatments); Or received at least 5 out of 6 full doses in the initial induction course and at least 2 out of 6 full doses in the second induction course. Relapse after inadequate BCG treatment: Subjects must meet the following criteria: Recurrence of high-grade Ta/T1 disease within 12 months of completion of BCG treatment (as defined below): Previous inadequate BCG treatment (minimum treatment requirement) included receiving at least 5 out of 6 full dose treatments during the initial induction course. Or received at least 5 out of 6 full dose treatments during the initial induction course and at least 1 maintenance treatment (once a week and 2 out of 3 completed treatments) within 6 months. One half or one third of the dose is allowed during maintenance treatment. To refuse or be unsuitable for radical cystectomy ECOG 0~1 The major organs are functioning normally, the following criteria are met: (1) The blood routine examination criteria should meet (no blood transfusion and no treatment with granulocyte colony stimulating factor within 14 days before enrollment) : i. Absolute count of neutrophils (ANC) ≥1,000/mm3 ii. Platelet count ≥75,000/mm3 iii. Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0g /dL (2) Liver function: i. Total bilirubin ≤1.5× prescribed ULN or direct bilirubin ≤ULN for subjects with total bilirubin levels >1.5×ULN ii. Upper limit of normal values (ULN) ≤2.5 times of alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Note: ≤1.5× ULN (This criterion only applies to patients who have not received anticoagulant therapy; Patients receiving anticoagulant therapy should keep anticoagulants within therapeutic limits); (3) Kidney function: The Cockcroft-Gault formula was used to determine the creatinine clearance (CrCl) > 30 mL/min. 8. Subjects (or their legal representatives) must sign an informed consent form (ICF) indicating that they understand the purpose and procedures of the study and are willing to participate in the study; 9. Fertile women must have a negative pregnancy test result (beta-hCG) (urine or serum) within 7 days before the study drug is first administered. Exclusion Criteria: Confirmed by histology of muscular layer infiltration (T2 or higher level) bladder urothelial carcinoma. Histopathological examination revealed any bladder small cell composition, pure, pure squamous cell carcinoma or simple squamous adenocarcinoma CIS; Received other PD - 1 / PD - L1 inhibitor and/or HER2 inhibitor; Active malignancies other than the disease being treated (i.e., disease progression within the last 24 months or requiring a change in treatment). Only the following special circumstances are allowed: i. Skin cancer that has been treated and completely cured within the last 24 months; ii. Adequately treated lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) and ductal CIS; iii. A history of local breast cancer and receiving antihormonal drugs or a history of local prostate cancer (N0M0) and receiving androgen blocking therapy. History of uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, including: 1) any of the following in the past 3 months: unstable angina, myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, toroidal ventricular tachycardia, cardiac arrest, or known congestive New York Heart Association Class III-IV heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, or transient ischemic attack; 2) Prolonged QTc interval confirmed by ECG evaluation during screening (Fridericia; QTc > 480 ms); 3) Pulmonary embolism or other venous thromboembolism within the past 2 months. Pregnancy or lactation women; Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, unless the subjects in the past six months or longer had accepted the stability of antiretroviral therapy (art), and no opportunistic infections occurred in the past 6 months, and over the past six months the CD4 count of > 350; Have evidence of active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection (for example, a history of hepatitis C but hepatitis C virus polymerase chain reaction detection results and normal subjects of hepatitis B surface antigen antibody positive hepatitis B can groups); Has yet to recover from past the toxic effects of anticancer therapy (except no clinical significance of toxic effects, such as hair loss, skin discoloration, neuropathy, and hearing impairment). Wound healing delay, defined as the skin/decubitus ulcer, chronic leg ulcer, had known gastric ulcer or incision to heal. 1 cycle day 1 major surgery within 4 weeks before (don't think TURBT belong to major surgery). Other patients assessed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in the study.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Wei Xue, Doctor
Phone
02168383575
Email
xuewei@renji.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Ming Cao, Doctor
Phone
02168383575
Email
pillarkiller@126.com
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Ethics Committee of Shanghai Renji Hospital
City
Shanghai
State/Province
Shanghai
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Qi Lu
Phone
+86021-68383364
Email
rjllb3364@163.com

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes

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