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Regorafenib in Combination With Pembrolizumab or Pembrolizumab for MSI-H Colorectal Cancer

Primary Purpose

MSI-H Colorectal Cancer

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Regorafenib
Pembrolizumab
Sponsored by
Ibrahim Halil Sahin
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for MSI-H Colorectal Cancer focused on measuring multi-kinase inhibitor, receptor tyrosine kinases, anti-PD1 blockade, immune checkpoint inhibitor, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Histologically confirmed mismatch repair deficient or microsatellite instability high advanced stage colorectal cancer Measurable disease (per RECIST v1.1) Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 to 1 Age > 18 The patient must be able to swallow oral medication. Adequate organ function based on the following lab assessments: ANC must be ≥ 1500/mm3 platelet count must be ≥ 100,000/mm3 WBC count ≥ 2.5 × 109 /L Hemoglobin must be ≥ 9 g/dL Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5× upper limit of normal (ULN) with the exception of patients with documented liver or bone metastases who should have ALP ≤ 5.0× ULN AST and ALT ≤ 2.5× ULN with the exception of patients with documented liver metastases who may have AST and/or ALT ≤ 5.0× ULN International normalized ratio (INR) ≤ 1.5 x ULN and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤ 1.5 x ULN unless receiving treatment with therapeutic anticoagulation Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5× ULN (≤ 3× ULN if Gilbert syndrome present) Serum albumin ≥ 2.8 g/dL or 28 g/L Creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min (calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula) or creatinine ≤ 1.5× ULN No more than three cycles of prior fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy including folinic acid, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin (FOLFOX); folinic acid, fluorouracil, and irinotecan (FOLFIRI); and, folinic acid, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan (FOLFOXIRI) excluding adjuvant treatment Patients (male or female) of reproductive potential must agree to use an effective method of contraception (as discussed with treating physician) from the time consent is signed, during study therapy, and for at least 8 weeks after the last dose of study therapy. Patients who received no more than 1 cycle of pembrolizumab monotherapy will be still eligible to be enrolled in lead in phase of the trial Exclusion Criteria: Prior anti-programmed death 1 (anti-PD-1) or anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (anti-CTLA-4) based therapy More than 3 cycles of chemotherapy or progression of disease on first line therapy excluding adjuvant treatment and any systemic anticancer treatment within 2 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter) prior to start of study treatment Active autoimmune disease Pregnant or lactating females Uncontrolled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV); patients with undetectable viral load and CD4 count > 200 will be eligible for enrollment Active untreated brain metastasis Uncontrolled hypertension (HTN: systolic pressure > 150 mmHg or diastolic pressure > 90 mmHg on repeated measurements) and cardiovascular events within 12 months of start of treatment Active infection or chronic infection requiring chronic suppressive antibiotics No active cancer such as colon cancer other than adenocarcinoma (e.g., sarcoma, lymphoma, carcinoid) within 1 year Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) are excluded as regorafenib has not been studied in this population and exposure might be increased in these patients Major surgical procedure or significant traumatic injury within 28 days before start of study medication Non-healing wound, non-healing ulcer, or non-healing bone fracture Patients with evidence or history of any bleeding diathesis, irrespective of severity Any hemorrhage or bleeding event ≥ CTCAE Grade 3 within 4 weeks prior to the start of study medication: Major surgical procedure or significant traumatic injury within 28 days before start of study medication Non-healing wound, non-healing ulcer, or non-healing bone fracture Patients with evidence or history of any bleeding diathesis, irrespective of severity Any hemorrhage or bleeding event ≥ CTCAE Grade 3 within 4 weeks prior to the start of study medication

Sites / Locations

  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Pembrolizumab + Regorafenib

Pembrolizumab

Arm Description

Pembrolizumab: 200mg, Q3 weeks Regorafenib: 60mg Cycle 1 Day 1 90 mg Cycle 2 Day 1

Pembrolizumab: 200mg, Q3 weeks

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Objective Response Rate (ORR), Lead-in Phase
Percentage of patients with partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) to the treatment per RECIST 1.1. criteria. v1.1. Per RECIST v1.1: Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (target or nontarget) with reduction in short axis to <10 mm. Partial Response (PR): ≥30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.
Progression-free Survival (PFS), Randomize Phase
Median number of months from time of randomization to the date of disease progression or death from any cause. Per RECISIT v1.1: Progressive Disease (PD):≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). The sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance ≥1 new lesion(s) is considered progression.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events Related to Treatment
Percentage of patients that experience Adverse Events (AEs) and/or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) related to study treatment, per NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0. The maximum grade for each type of toxicity will be recorded for each patient.
Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events Related to Treatment
Percentage of patients that experience Adverse Events (AEs) and/or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) related to study treatment, per NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0. The maximum grade for each type of toxicity will be recorded for each patient.
Progression-free Survival (PFS), Lead-In Phase
Median number of months from time of randomization to the date of disease progression or death from any cause. Per RECISIT v1.1: Progressive Disease (PD):≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). The sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance ≥1 new lesion(s) is considered progression.
Overall Survival (OS)
Median number of months from start of treatment to death from any cause.
Overall Survival (OS)
Median number of months from time of randomization to death from any cause.
Objective Response Rate (ORR), Randomized Phase
Percentage of patients with partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) to the treatment per RECIST 1.1. criteria. v1.1. Per RECIST v1.1: Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (target or nontarget) with reduction in short axis to <10 mm. Partial Response (PR): ≥30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.

Full Information

First Posted
August 17, 2023
Last Updated
August 17, 2023
Sponsor
Ibrahim Halil Sahin
Collaborators
Bayer
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06006923
Brief Title
Regorafenib in Combination With Pembrolizumab or Pembrolizumab for MSI-H Colorectal Cancer
Official Title
Randomized Trial of Regorafenib in Combination With Pembrolizumab or Pembrolizumab Monotherapy With an Efficacy Lead-in of Regorafenib and Pembrolizumab for Patients With MSI-H Colorectal Cancer
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
August 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
August 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
August 2028 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor-Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Ibrahim Halil Sahin
Collaborators
Bayer

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a trial of Regorafenib in combination with pembrolizumab for patients with MSI-H colorectal cancer consisting of lead-in phase examining preliminary efficacy and safety, followed by a randomized phase to further examine efficacy.
Detailed Description
Regorafenib is a multi-kinase inhibitor that targets several receptor tyrosine kinases including vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR). Regorafenib may also have immunomodulatory affect in the tumor microenvironment. Preclinical and early clinical studies indicate there is a potential for synergistic activity of regorafenib with immune checkpoint inhibitors that can be leveraged to augment antitumor immunity. Pembrolizumab, anti-PD1 blockade, has been approved for patients with high microsatellite instability (MSI-H) colorectal cancer (CRC) as first line therapy. However, there is still an unmet need to enhance the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors for patients with MSI-H colorectal cancer. The efficacy of TKI and immune checkpoint inhibitor combination have been shown in clinical studies for solid tumors particularly for those that are responsive to immune checkpoint inhibitors therapy. Therefore, there is strong rationale for the combination of regorafenib and pembrolizumab in MSI-H colorectal cancer in which there is increased VEGF activity compared to MSS counterpart. A recent retrospective study showed significantly improved response to regorafenib among patients with MSI-H colorectal cancer, compared to patients with MSS colorectal cancer. Collectively, this combination may increase anti-tumor immune response and clinical effectiveness of immunotherapy for patients with MSI-H colorectal cancer. Based on prior clinical trials, the target regorafenib dose in this study is determined to be 90 mg. However, patients in the lead-in phase will receive regorafenib 60 mg in combination with 200mg of pembrolizumab Q3 weeks in the first cycle to increase tolerance and study compliance. The dose of regorafenib will be increased to 90 mg by Cycle 2. An interim analysis will be performed after completion of data collection for the lead-in phase. Target enrollment for the lead-in phase is approximately 22 patients. Following the futility analysis in lead-in phase, the randomized phase target enrollment is determined to be 66 patients per arm, for a total trial enrollment of 154 participants. Patients who received 3 or less cycles of chemotherapy prior to the determination of MMR-D and MSI-H disease can be enrolled in this trial.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
MSI-H Colorectal Cancer
Keywords
multi-kinase inhibitor, receptor tyrosine kinases, anti-PD1 blockade, immune checkpoint inhibitor, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Sequential Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
154 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Pembrolizumab + Regorafenib
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Pembrolizumab: 200mg, Q3 weeks Regorafenib: 60mg Cycle 1 Day 1 90 mg Cycle 2 Day 1
Arm Title
Pembrolizumab
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Pembrolizumab: 200mg, Q3 weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Regorafenib
Other Intervention Name(s)
BAY 73-4506, Stivarga
Intervention Description
A multi-kinase inhibitor that targets several receptor tyrosine kinases including vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR), which may also have immunomodulatory affect in the tumor microenvironment.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Pembrolizumab
Other Intervention Name(s)
Keytruda
Intervention Description
An anti-PD1 blockade / immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment approved for patients with high microsatellite instability (MSI-H) colorectal cancer (CRC) as first line therapy.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Objective Response Rate (ORR), Lead-in Phase
Description
Percentage of patients with partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) to the treatment per RECIST 1.1. criteria. v1.1. Per RECIST v1.1: Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (target or nontarget) with reduction in short axis to <10 mm. Partial Response (PR): ≥30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.
Time Frame
Up to 12 months (lead-in phase)
Title
Progression-free Survival (PFS), Randomize Phase
Description
Median number of months from time of randomization to the date of disease progression or death from any cause. Per RECISIT v1.1: Progressive Disease (PD):≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). The sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance ≥1 new lesion(s) is considered progression.
Time Frame
Up to 24 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events Related to Treatment
Description
Percentage of patients that experience Adverse Events (AEs) and/or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) related to study treatment, per NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0. The maximum grade for each type of toxicity will be recorded for each patient.
Time Frame
Up to 24 months (lead-in phase)
Title
Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events Related to Treatment
Description
Percentage of patients that experience Adverse Events (AEs) and/or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) related to study treatment, per NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0. The maximum grade for each type of toxicity will be recorded for each patient.
Time Frame
Up to 24 months (beginning at start of post lead-in phase)
Title
Progression-free Survival (PFS), Lead-In Phase
Description
Median number of months from time of randomization to the date of disease progression or death from any cause. Per RECISIT v1.1: Progressive Disease (PD):≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). The sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance ≥1 new lesion(s) is considered progression.
Time Frame
Up to 24 months
Title
Overall Survival (OS)
Description
Median number of months from start of treatment to death from any cause.
Time Frame
Up to 48 months (lead-in phase)
Title
Overall Survival (OS)
Description
Median number of months from time of randomization to death from any cause.
Time Frame
Up to 24 months (beginning at start of post lead-in phase)
Title
Objective Response Rate (ORR), Randomized Phase
Description
Percentage of patients with partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) to the treatment per RECIST 1.1. criteria. v1.1. Per RECIST v1.1: Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (target or nontarget) with reduction in short axis to <10 mm. Partial Response (PR): ≥30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.
Time Frame
Up to 12 months (beginning at start of post lead-in phase)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Histologically confirmed mismatch repair deficient or microsatellite instability high advanced stage colorectal cancer Measurable disease (per RECIST v1.1) Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 to 1 Age > 18 The patient must be able to swallow oral medication. Adequate organ function based on the following lab assessments: ANC must be ≥ 1500/mm3 platelet count must be ≥ 100,000/mm3 WBC count ≥ 2.5 × 109 /L Hemoglobin must be ≥ 9 g/dL Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5× upper limit of normal (ULN) with the exception of patients with documented liver or bone metastases who should have ALP ≤ 5.0× ULN AST and ALT ≤ 2.5× ULN with the exception of patients with documented liver metastases who may have AST and/or ALT ≤ 5.0× ULN International normalized ratio (INR) ≤ 1.5 x ULN and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤ 1.5 x ULN unless receiving treatment with therapeutic anticoagulation Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5× ULN (≤ 3× ULN if Gilbert syndrome present) Serum albumin ≥ 2.8 g/dL or 28 g/L Creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min (calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula) or creatinine ≤ 1.5× ULN No more than three cycles of prior fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy including folinic acid, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin (FOLFOX); folinic acid, fluorouracil, and irinotecan (FOLFIRI); and, folinic acid, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan (FOLFOXIRI) excluding adjuvant treatment Patients (male or female) of reproductive potential must agree to use an effective method of contraception (as discussed with treating physician) from the time consent is signed, during study therapy, and for at least 8 weeks after the last dose of study therapy. Patients who received no more than 1 cycle of pembrolizumab monotherapy will be still eligible to be enrolled in lead in phase of the trial Exclusion Criteria: Prior anti-programmed death 1 (anti-PD-1) or anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (anti-CTLA-4) based therapy More than 3 cycles of chemotherapy or progression of disease on first line therapy excluding adjuvant treatment and any systemic anticancer treatment within 2 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter) prior to start of study treatment Active autoimmune disease Pregnant or lactating females Uncontrolled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV); patients with undetectable viral load and CD4 count > 200 will be eligible for enrollment Active untreated brain metastasis Uncontrolled hypertension (HTN: systolic pressure > 150 mmHg or diastolic pressure > 90 mmHg on repeated measurements) and cardiovascular events within 12 months of start of treatment Active infection or chronic infection requiring chronic suppressive antibiotics No active cancer such as colon cancer other than adenocarcinoma (e.g., sarcoma, lymphoma, carcinoid) within 1 year Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) are excluded as regorafenib has not been studied in this population and exposure might be increased in these patients Major surgical procedure or significant traumatic injury within 28 days before start of study medication Non-healing wound, non-healing ulcer, or non-healing bone fracture Patients with evidence or history of any bleeding diathesis, irrespective of severity Any hemorrhage or bleeding event ≥ CTCAE Grade 3 within 4 weeks prior to the start of study medication: Major surgical procedure or significant traumatic injury within 28 days before start of study medication Non-healing wound, non-healing ulcer, or non-healing bone fracture Patients with evidence or history of any bleeding diathesis, irrespective of severity Any hemorrhage or bleeding event ≥ CTCAE Grade 3 within 4 weeks prior to the start of study medication
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Clare Grzejka, RN, BSN
Phone
412-623-4891
Email
grzejkac@upmc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Debra Diecks, RN, BSN
Phone
412-623-8364
Email
diecksda@upmc.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ibrahim H Sahin, MD
Organizational Affiliation
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
City
Pittsburgh
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
15232
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Clare Grzejka, RN, BSN
Phone
412-623-4891
Email
grzejkac@upmc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Debra Diecks, RN, BSN
Phone
412-623-8364
Email
diecksda@upmc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ibrahim H Sahin, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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