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ERC1671 to Treat Malignant Gliomas When Given in Combination With GM-CSF, Cyclophosphamide, Bevacizumab and Pembrolizumab

Primary Purpose

Glioma, Malignant

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Thailand
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
ERC1671
GM-CSF
Cyclophosphamide
Pembrolizumab
Sponsored by
Epitopoietic Research Corporation
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Glioma, Malignant focused on measuring ERC1671, GM-CSF, Cyclophosphamide, Bevacizumab, Pembrolizumab

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients must have histologically confirmed diagnosis of a recurrent/progressive WHO grade IV malignant gliomas (glioblastoma) and meet the following inclusion criteria:
  • Age ≥18 years of age.
  • KPS of ≥ 60%.
  • Life expectancy > 12 weeks.
  • First, second, third or fourth relapse of glioblastoma.
  • Previous treatment for glioblastoma must include surgery (biopsy, partial resection, or full surgical resection), conventional radiation therapy and temozolomide (TMZ).
  • MRI record must be obtained showing the MRI was done at least 4 weeks after any salvage surgery, and at least 12 weeks after radiation therapy, or at least 4 weeks after radiation for a new lesion outside the prior primary radiation field unless relapse is confirmed by tumor biopsy or new lesion outside of radiation field, or if there are two MRIs confirming progressive disease that are 8 weeks apart.
  • If prior therapy with gamma knife or other focal high-dose radiation, must have subsequent histologic documentation of local relapse, or relapse with new lesion outside the irradiated field.
  • Resolution of all chemotherapy or radiation-related toxicities ≤ CTCAE Grade severity, except for alopecia and hematologic toxicity. Patients taking temozolomide can start study treatment 23 days from the last temozolomide dose. For all other chemotherapy drugs, study treatment can start as long as all adverse events related to their prior treatment are no higher than Grade 1.
  • Systemic corticosteroid therapy must be at a dose of ≤ 4 mg of dexamethasone or equivalent per day during the week prior to Day 1.
  • Bi-dimensionally measurable disease (as per iRANO criteria).
  • Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below:
  • Hemoglobin (Hbg) > 9g/dL,
  • Leukocytes >1,500/mcL
  • Absolute neutrophil count>1,000/mcL
  • CD4 count > 300/mcl
  • Platelets >125,000/mcL
  • Serum bilirubin = 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) or = 3 x ULN if Gilbert's disease is documented AST(SGOT) and ALT(SGPT)<2.5 x institutional upper limit of normal
  • Serum creatinine < 1.5 mg/dl
  • Signed informed consent approved by the Institutional Review Board;
  • If sexually active, patients must agree to take contraceptive measures for the duration of the treatments.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects unable to undergo an MRI with contrast
  • Subjects able and willing to participate in an open and accruing ERC clinical trial
  • Presence of diffuse leptomeningeal disease
  • History, presence, or suspicion of metastatic disease
  • Administration of immunosuppressive drugs less than 2 weeks prior to first dose of ERC1671 except dexamethasone for cerebral edema as detailed above;
  • Known contraindication or hypersensitivity to any component of bevacizumab.
  • Evidence of recent hemorrhage on screening MRI of the brain with the following exceptions: presence of hemosiderin; resolving hemorrhagic changes related to surgery; presence of punctate hemorrhage in the tumor.
  • Significant vascular disease (e.g., aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection) or recent peripheral arterial thrombosis within 6 months prior to Day 1.
  • Evidence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy as documented by an elevated PT, PTT or bleeding time and clinically significant;
  • History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intraabdominal abscess within 6 months prior to Day 1.
  • Urine protein: creatinine ratio 1.0 at screening;
  • Anticipation of need for major surgical procedure during the course of the study.
  • Serious non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture.
  • Active infection requiring treatment, known immunosuppressive disease, active systemic autoimmune diseases such as lupus, receipt of systemic immunosuppressive therapy, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension, blood pressure of > 150 mmHg systolic and > 100 mmHg diastolic, or history of hypertensive encephalopathy. Subjects with any known uncontrolled inter-current illness including ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure (NYHA Gr.2 or >), myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris within the past 12 months
  • Stroke, transient ischemic attack, unstable angina, myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Grade II or greater) within the past 12 months. Unstable or severe intercurrent medical conditions, chronic renal disease, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
  • Women who are pregnant or lactating. All female patients with reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test prior to Day 1 and agree to use reliable contraception whilst study participant.
  • Men refusing to exercise a reliable form of contraception.
  • History of any malignancy (other than glioblastoma) during the last three years except non-melanoma skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, treated superficial bladder cancer or cured, early-stage prostate cancer in a patient with Prostate Surface Antigen (PSA) level <ULN.

Sites / Locations

  • Bumrungrad International Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Treatment Arm

Arm Description

This is a Treatment Protocol for patients with severe and immediately life-threatening GBM that had surgical resection and first line treatment with radiation therapy and temozolamide per current standard of care. Patients will be treated with recurring 28-day cycles of ERC1671, GM-CSF, Cyclophosphomide, Bevacizumab, and Pembrolizumab until progression of disease and at the discretion of the treating physician.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Overall Survival at 12 months
Overall Survival at 12 months as assessed per iRANO Criteria.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Progression-free survival
Dates from date of first injection of vaccine.
Radiographic Response
Radiographic Response, categorized per iRANO Criteria.
Number of participants with Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]
As indicated by the number and rate of adverse events, categorized by the CTCAE v. 5.0

Full Information

First Posted
May 4, 2022
Last Updated
May 9, 2022
Sponsor
Epitopoietic Research Corporation
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05366062
Brief Title
ERC1671 to Treat Malignant Gliomas When Given in Combination With GM-CSF, Cyclophosphamide, Bevacizumab and Pembrolizumab
Official Title
Phase II Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy of ERC1671 to Treat Malignant Gliomas When Given in Combination With GM-CSF, Cyclophosphamide, Bevacizumab and Pembrolizumab in Patients Who Have Failed Prior Treatment With Radiation and Temozolomide
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
July 1, 2022 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
July 31, 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
July 31, 2026 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Epitopoietic Research Corporation

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 treatment clinical trial to assess the efficacy of ERC1671 in combination with bevacizumab and pembrolizumab in patients with GBM that has progressed following treatment with radiation and temozolomide. Patients will have surgery to collect the maximum amount of GBM tissue that can be reasonably collected. This tissue will be used to manufacturer ERC1671 for the patient. The patients will receive ERC1671 in combination with GM-CSF and cyclophosphamide, in combination with bevacizumab and pembrolizumab.
Detailed Description
The treatment cycles will be 28 days long and follow the schedule below. There are 28 days (± 7 days) from surgery date to start of Cycle 1 day 1 to permit production of ERC-D vaccine: The treatment will be repeated every 28-days until progression of disease, intolerance, or a decision by the physician and/or patient to withdraw from the treatment plan. Efficacy will be evaluated as a foundation of Overall Survival reported at twelve months (OS12) Safety will be evaluated, as a secondary objective, throughout the trial by the incidence of serious adverse events (AEs), physical examination findings, vital signs and clinical laboratory test results. SAEs will be graded for severity using NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v. 5.0. Patients will undergo brain MRI as part of standard care before starting cycle 1 and every 8 weeks thereafter (+/- 7 days) until disease progression, and whenever progression is suspected based on clinical symptoms. Tumor response will be assessed using both the Macdonald and the iRANO response criteria for high-grade gliomas, which considers radiologic imaging, neurological status, and steroid dosing. Whenever clinically appropriate, stereotactic biopsy or resection will be performed in accordance with standard of care for patients with progressive disease. To differentiate true progression from potentially toxic or therapeutic inflammatory responses presenting as radiographic or clinical changes, histologic verification of progression will be performed whenever feasible and appropriate.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Glioma, Malignant
Keywords
ERC1671, GM-CSF, Cyclophosphamide, Bevacizumab, Pembrolizumab

7. Study Design

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

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Treatment Arm
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This is a Treatment Protocol for patients with severe and immediately life-threatening GBM that had surgical resection and first line treatment with radiation therapy and temozolamide per current standard of care. Patients will be treated with recurring 28-day cycles of ERC1671, GM-CSF, Cyclophosphomide, Bevacizumab, and Pembrolizumab until progression of disease and at the discretion of the treating physician.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
ERC1671
Intervention Description
ERC1671 is an autologous and allogeneic cells and lysates suspension generated from human glioblastoma (GBM) tumors harvested from patients undergoing surgery for glioblastoma. For each patient the treatment is composed of three allogeneic cells vaccine and lysates vaccine (ERC1671 A, B, C) plus from one autologous cells and lysate (ERC1671D).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
GM-CSF
Intervention Description
Sargramostim (Leukomax®, Leukine®); yeast-derived, recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (rhu GM-CSF)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cyclophosphamide
Intervention Description
Cyclophosphamide is an alkylating agent, used for immunopotentiation. This drug is FDA approved and is being used off-label for the condition of hematopoietic stem cell transplant conditioning as an antineoplastic and immunosuppressant agent to modulate immunity.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Pembrolizumab
Other Intervention Name(s)
Keytruda
Intervention Description
A therapeutic antibody that binds to and blocks PD-1 located on lymphocytes. The receptor is generally responsible for preventing the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues - it is an immune checkpoint inhibitor.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Overall Survival at 12 months
Description
Overall Survival at 12 months as assessed per iRANO Criteria.
Time Frame
12 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Progression-free survival
Description
Dates from date of first injection of vaccine.
Time Frame
12 Months
Title
Radiographic Response
Description
Radiographic Response, categorized per iRANO Criteria.
Time Frame
12 Months
Title
Number of participants with Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]
Description
As indicated by the number and rate of adverse events, categorized by the CTCAE v. 5.0
Time Frame
12 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients must have histologically confirmed diagnosis of a recurrent/progressive WHO grade IV malignant gliomas (glioblastoma) and meet the following inclusion criteria: Age ≥18 years of age. KPS of ≥ 60%. Life expectancy > 12 weeks. First, second, third or fourth relapse of glioblastoma. Previous treatment for glioblastoma must include surgery (biopsy, partial resection, or full surgical resection), conventional radiation therapy and temozolomide (TMZ). MRI record must be obtained showing the MRI was done at least 4 weeks after any salvage surgery, and at least 12 weeks after radiation therapy, or at least 4 weeks after radiation for a new lesion outside the prior primary radiation field unless relapse is confirmed by tumor biopsy or new lesion outside of radiation field, or if there are two MRIs confirming progressive disease that are 8 weeks apart. If prior therapy with gamma knife or other focal high-dose radiation, must have subsequent histologic documentation of local relapse, or relapse with new lesion outside the irradiated field. Resolution of all chemotherapy or radiation-related toxicities ≤ CTCAE Grade severity, except for alopecia and hematologic toxicity. Patients taking temozolomide can start study treatment 23 days from the last temozolomide dose. For all other chemotherapy drugs, study treatment can start as long as all adverse events related to their prior treatment are no higher than Grade 1. Systemic corticosteroid therapy must be at a dose of ≤ 4 mg of dexamethasone or equivalent per day during the week prior to Day 1. Bi-dimensionally measurable disease (as per iRANO criteria). Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below: Hemoglobin (Hbg) > 9g/dL, Leukocytes >1,500/mcL Absolute neutrophil count>1,000/mcL CD4 count > 300/mcl Platelets >125,000/mcL Serum bilirubin = 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) or = 3 x ULN if Gilbert's disease is documented AST(SGOT) and ALT(SGPT)<2.5 x institutional upper limit of normal Serum creatinine < 1.5 mg/dl Signed informed consent approved by the Institutional Review Board; If sexually active, patients must agree to take contraceptive measures for the duration of the treatments. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects unable to undergo an MRI with contrast Subjects able and willing to participate in an open and accruing ERC clinical trial Presence of diffuse leptomeningeal disease History, presence, or suspicion of metastatic disease Administration of immunosuppressive drugs less than 2 weeks prior to first dose of ERC1671 except dexamethasone for cerebral edema as detailed above; Known contraindication or hypersensitivity to any component of bevacizumab. Evidence of recent hemorrhage on screening MRI of the brain with the following exceptions: presence of hemosiderin; resolving hemorrhagic changes related to surgery; presence of punctate hemorrhage in the tumor. Significant vascular disease (e.g., aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection) or recent peripheral arterial thrombosis within 6 months prior to Day 1. Evidence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy as documented by an elevated PT, PTT or bleeding time and clinically significant; History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intraabdominal abscess within 6 months prior to Day 1. Urine protein: creatinine ratio 1.0 at screening; Anticipation of need for major surgical procedure during the course of the study. Serious non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture. Active infection requiring treatment, known immunosuppressive disease, active systemic autoimmune diseases such as lupus, receipt of systemic immunosuppressive therapy, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. Uncontrolled hypertension, blood pressure of > 150 mmHg systolic and > 100 mmHg diastolic, or history of hypertensive encephalopathy. Subjects with any known uncontrolled inter-current illness including ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure (NYHA Gr.2 or >), myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris within the past 12 months Stroke, transient ischemic attack, unstable angina, myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Grade II or greater) within the past 12 months. Unstable or severe intercurrent medical conditions, chronic renal disease, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Women who are pregnant or lactating. All female patients with reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test prior to Day 1 and agree to use reliable contraception whilst study participant. Men refusing to exercise a reliable form of contraception. History of any malignancy (other than glioblastoma) during the last three years except non-melanoma skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, treated superficial bladder cancer or cured, early-stage prostate cancer in a patient with Prostate Surface Antigen (PSA) level <ULN.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Joseph Elliott, PhD
Phone
+1-416-721-5116
Email
jelliot@erc-usa.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Christopher Beardmore
Phone
3104808973
Email
chris@anovaevidence.com
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Bumrungrad International Hospital
City
Bangkok
State/Province
Vadhana
ZIP/Postal Code
10110
Country
Thailand
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Tanawat Jirakulaporn, MD
Phone
+66(0)81803 8611
Email
TanawatJ@bumrungraddoctor.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Tanawat Jirakulaporn, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
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