A Multi-Site Break Through Cancer Trial: Targeting Measurable Residual Disease in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Phase 1/2 Study of Tagraxofusp, Azacitidine, and Venetoclax
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and efficacy of a new drug combination with three agents, azacitidine, venetoclax and tagraxofusp. Leftover (residual) leukemia disease that is not visible by eye can be increase the chance of disease recurrence. This research study is to determine if the combination therapy can safely help to control residual Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and to prevent disease recurrence. The names of the study drugs involved in this study are: * Tagraxofusp (a type of CD123-directed cytotoxin) * Azacitidine (a type of standard of care cytidine nucleoside analog) * Venetoclax (a type of standard of care BCL-2 inhibitor)
Detailed description
This phase 1/2 study, single-arm, multi-center, open-labeled clinical trial is to test the safety and efficacy of a new drug combination with three agents, azacitidine, venetoclax and tagraxofusp. Leftover (residual) leukemia disease that is not visible by eye can be increase the chance of disease recurrence. This research study is to determine if the combination therapy can safely help to control residual Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and to prevent disease recurrence. A Phase 1/2 clinical trial tests the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug combination to learn whether the drug combination works in treating a specific disease. The Phase 1 safety run-in part of the study will determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) for tagraxofusp in combination with Azacitidine and Venetoclax. Phase 2 will test the RP2D for Tagraxofusp in combination with azacitidine and venetoclax. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the doublet combination of venetoclax and azacitidine for the treatment of AML. The U. S. FDA has approved Tagraxofusp monotherapy as a therapy for another type of leukemia called blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the combination of azacitidine, venetoclax and tagraxofusp as a treatment for AML. The research study procedures include screening for eligibility, in-clinic visits, blood tests, Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, or Positron Emission (PET) scans, X-rays, echocardiograms (ECGs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and bone marrow biopsies and aspirations. Participation in this research study is expected to last about 4 years. It is expected that about 31 people will take part in this research study. Stemline Therapeutics is supplying the study drug, Tagraxofusp. Break Through Cancer is providing funding to support the laboratory services.
Arms & interventions
- DrugTagraxofusp
A CD123-directed cytotoxin, Single-use vial, via intravenous (into the vein) infusion per protocol.
- DrugAzacitidine (AZA)
A cytidine nucleoside analog, single-use vial, via intravenous infusion or subcutaneous (under the skin) injection per standard of care.
- DrugVenetoclax
A BCL-2 inhibitor, tablet, via orally per standard of care.
Outcome measures
Primary
Recommended phase II dose (RP2D) of tagraxofusp in combination with fixed dose of Azacitidine and Venetoclax [Phase I]
Definition of RP2D is outlined in protocol section 5.4.
Time frame: Up to 28 days
Number of Participants Experienced Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT) [Phase I]
Definition of Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) is outlined in protocol section 5.4.
Time frame: Up to 28 days
Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) conversion rate [Phase II]
MRD conversion rate is defined as the proportion of participants that achieve multi-parametric flow cytometry (MFC) MRD conversion (positive to negative) within the first four cycles of therapy. MRD negativity will be defined according to 2021 ELN MRD Working Party Consensus Guidelines and central lab MRD will be used to make this determination: CR with negative MFC-MRD negative refers to achievement of flow MRD negativity: MFC-MRD negative in bone marrow defined as \<0.1% (same as \<10\^-3).
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Secondary
Duration of Remission (DOR)
Time frame: Disease response assessments will be conducted at baseline, day 1 of cycles 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12, then every 3 cycles thereafter during treatment, and at end of treatment (2 years) or upon suspected relapse. Each cycle is 28 days.
Median Overall Survival (OS)
Time frame: Participants off protocol treatment but remaining on study will have survival status assessed every 12 weeks for up to 2 years. Maximum treatment duration is 2 years.
Median Relapse-free survival (RFS)
Time frame: Disease response assessments will be conducted at baseline, day 1 of cycles 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12, then every 3 cycles thereafter during treatment, and at end of treatment (2 years) or upon suspected relapse. Each cycle is 28 days.
Median Event-free Survival (EFS)
Time frame: Disease response assessments will be conducted at baseline, day 1 of cycles 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12, then every 3 cycles thereafter during treatment, and at end of treatment (2 years) or upon suspected relapse. Each cycle is 28 days.
Bridge to Transplantation Rate
Time frame: Maximum treatment duration is 2 years.
Cumulative Incidence of Relapse Participants (including morphologic relapse and MRD relapse)
Time frame: Maximum treatment duration is 2 years.
Capillary Leak Syndrome and Febrile Neutropenia Rate
Time frame: Adverse events will be collected while participants receive study treatment. Maximum treatment duration is 2 years.
Eligibility criteria
Study locations (2)
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215