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NCT07619313 · Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

AB801 in Combination With Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Patients With Borderline Resectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cholangiocarcinoma or Pancreatic Cancer

What this study is about

This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, best dose and effectiveness of AB801 in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy in treating patients with cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic adenocarcinoma that may be removed by surgery (borderline resectable), that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced), or that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). AB801 is a drug designed to block a protein called AXL. AXL is found on the surface of certain cancer cells and plays an important role in helping tumors grow, spread to other parts of the body, and avoid the immune system. It is thought to contribute to resistance against common cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy. In many cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma and pancreatic adenocarcinoma, AXL is overactive and associated with worse outcomes. AB801 inhibits AXL which may make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy and allow immune cells to better recognize and attack the tumor. Chemotherapy drugs, such as gemcitabine, cisplatin, oxaliplatin, irinotecan, leucovrin and fluorouracil, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing or by stopping them from spreading. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as durvalumab and zimberelimab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving AB801 in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy may better treat patients with borderline resectable, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

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This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, best dose and effectiveness of AB801 in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy in treating patients with cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic adenocarcinoma that may be removed by surgery (borderline resectable), that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced), or that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). AB801 is a drug designed to block a protein called AXL. AXL is found on the surface of certain cancer cells and plays an important role in helping tumors grow, spread to other parts of the body, and avoid the immune system. It is thought to contribute to resistance against common cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy. In many cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma and pancreatic adenocarcinoma, AXL is overactive and associated with worse outcomes. AB801 inhibits AXL which may make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy and allow immune cells to better recognize and attack the tumor. Chemotherapy drugs, such as gemcitabine, cisplatin, oxaliplatin, irinotecan, leucovrin and fluorouracil, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing or by stopping them from spreading. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as durvalumab and zimberelimab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving AB801 in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy may better treat patients with borderline resectable, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Biopsy Procedure

Undergo tissue biopsy

DRUG

Cisplatin

Given IV

PROCEDURE

Computed Tomography

Undergo CT

BIOLOGICAL

Durvalumab

Given IV

DRUG

Fluorouracil

Given IV

DRUG

Gemcitabine

Given IV

DRUG

Irinotecan

Given IV

DRUG

Leucovorin

Given IV

DRUG

Ligritinib

Given PO

PROCEDURE

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Undergo MRI

DRUG

Oxaliplatin

Given IV

DRUG

Zimberelimab

Give IV

Primary outcome measures

Incidence of dose limiting toxicities

Time frame: During first cycle of the dose escalation phase (cycle length = 21 days for cohort I and 28 days for cohort II)

Overall exposure to study drug, the numbers of participants completing each cycle, and the dose intensity will be summarized using descriptive statistics. The number of participants with any dose adjustment will be presented for entire treatment period as well as for each cycle. The number of participants with dose reductions, dose delays, or dose omissions will also be summarized, as will the reasons for dose adjustments. Adverse events and serious adverse events will be reported using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5 terminology and severity.

Who can participate

This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female ≥ 18 years of age and willing and able to provide informed consent
  • Previously untreated cytologically or histologically confirmed, at least one measurable lesion via Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST 1.1) of cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic adenocarcinoma meeting following criteria:
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Borderline resectable/locally advanced cholangiocarcinoma: to be defined as unresectable disease on evaluation by a hepatobiliary multi-disciplinary tumor board/surgeon based on tumor size/location, vascular involvement, and absence of extrahepatic metastasis.
  • Metastatic cholangiocarcinoma: Patients with metastatic cholangiocarcinoma patient who have not received prior systemic therapy
  • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
  • Borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma: There are multiple definitions of borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). For the purposes of this study, borderline resectable disease will be identified per the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) criteria. Per this definition, borderline resectable PDAC is defined as the presence of any one or more of the following on CT:
  • An interface between the tumor and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) or celiac axis (CA) measuring \< 180º of the circumference of the vessel wall.
  • An interface between the tumor with the common hepatic artery without extension into the celiac axis or hepatic artery bifurcation allowing for safe and complete resection and reconstruction.
  • An interface between the primary tumor and the superior mesenteric vein or portal vein (SMV-PV) measuring ≥ 180° of the circumference of the vessel wall
  • Short-segment occlusion of the SMV-PV with normal vein above and below the level of obstruction that is amenable to resection and venous reconstruction
  • An interface between the primary tumor and the inferior vena cava (IVC)
  • Locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma: Multiple guidelines defining locally advanced PDAC have been developed. For the purposes of this study, locally advanced PDAC cases will be identified per the definition developed by the NCCN. Per this definition, locally advanced PDAC is defined as presence of any one or more of the following on CT:
  • Interface between the tumor and SMA or CV measuring \> 180º of the circumference of the vessel wall or solid tumor contact with the CA and aortic involvement.
  • Occlusion of the SMV-PV that is not amenable to resection and venous reconstruction
  • Metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma: Patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have not received prior systemic therapy
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5x10\^9/L
  • Platelets ≥ 100x10\^9/L
  • Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL
  • Creatinine clearance (Ccr) ≥ 50 mL/min (as calculated by Modified Cockcroft-Gault formula)
  • Serum total bilirubin ≤ 2x upper limit of normal (ULN) or \< 3x ULN if Gilbert's syndrome
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase \[SGOT\]) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase \[SGPT\]) ≤ 2.5 X ULN; \< 5x ULN in patients with liver metastases
  • Women with no childbearing potential because of surgery or who are at least 1 year postmenopausal (ie, 12 months post last menstrual period) or with menopause confirmed by follicle-stimulating hormone testing, OR
  • Women of childbearing potential (defined as any female who has experienced menarche and is not permanently sterile or post-menopausal) must use an effective nonhormonal method of contraception (intrauterine device or intrauterine system; condom or occlusive cap \[diaphragm or cervical or vault caps\] with spermicidal foam or gel or film or cream or suppository; or vasectomized male partner if he is the sole partner of that participant) or practice true abstinence for the duration of the study and for up to 14 months after the last systemic treatment
  • Male participants must use an effective method of contraception (condom or occlusive cap \[diaphragm or cervical or vault caps\] with spermicidal foam or gel or film or cream or suppository; or vasectomy) or practice true abstinence as defined throughout the study and for up to 11 months after the systemic treatment
  • Immunosuppressive doses of systemic medications, such as corticosteroids or absorbed topical corticosteroids (doses \> 10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent) must be discontinued at least 2 weeks (14 days) before study treatment administration. Physiologic doses of corticosteroids (≤ 10 mg/day of prednisone or its equivalent) or short pulses of corticosteroids (≤ 3 days) may be permitted
  • Products with known potential to prolong the corrected QT (QTc) interval should be avoided when possible. When able will replace non-prolonging QTc acting drug when available and if medically necessary
  • Major surgery as defined by the Investigator must be completed at least 4 weeks before study treatment administration. Participants should have recovered from the surgical procedure prior to the first dose being administered
  • Adequate baseline tumor tissue sample for correlative studies

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous treatment with any of planned study drugs in cholangiocarcinoma, though patients with one cycle of gemcitabine/cisplatin/durvalumab will be considered eligible
  • Previous treatment with any of planned study drugs in pancreatic adenocarcinoma, though patients with one cycle of FOLFIRINOX will be considered eligible
  • Peripheral neuropathy \> grade 2
  • Known status of HIV which is not well-controlled (CD4 \< 300) at the time of study eligibility. Patients with controlled and treated HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV) and an undetectable viral load are allowed
  • Untreated hepatitis B infection; Patient has known active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (testing is not mandatory, unless known active or known history of infection or required by local regulation):
  • Participants with resolved or treated HCV (ie, HCV antibody positive but undetectable HCV ribonucleic acid \[RNA\]) will not be excluded from this study
  • Underlying medical conditions that, in the Investigator's opinion, will make the administration of investigational product (IP)(s) hazardous, including but not limited to:
  • Interstitial lung disease, including history of interstitial lung disease or non-infectious pneumonitis
  • Active viral, bacterial, or fungal infections requiring parenteral treatment within 14 days of the initiation of the IP,
  • Active infection or antibiotics within 48 hours prior to study screening;
  • A condition or unresolved adverse event (AE) from a prior investigational drug that may obscure the interpretation of toxicity determination or AEs,
  • History of prior solid-organ transplantation
  • Any history of malignancy less than 5 years prior to the time of study eligibility (Patients with history of skin cancers excluding melanoma and cancers with a very low risk of recurrence i.e., low grade prostate cancer, thyroid cancer and low risk cervical cancer will be eligible for participation)
  • Serious medical comorbidities such as New York Heart Association Class III/IV cardiac disease, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarction over the past 12 months
  • Known family history or personal history of long QTc syndrome or previous drug-induced QTc prolongation of at least grade 3 (QTc \> 500 ms)
  • Screening 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), in triplicate, with a measurable QTc interval of \> 450ms
  • Known, existing uncontrolled coagulopathy. Patients who have had a venous thromboembolic event (e.g., pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis) requiring anticoagulation are eligible IF: they are appropriately anticoagulated and have not had a grade 2 or greater bleeding episode in the 3 weeks before day 1
  • Known pregnancy, nursing women or positive pregnancy test. Requirement for women of childbearing potential (WOCBP): Negative serum pregnancy test at screening and serum or urine prior to dosing on cycle 1 day 1, within 24 hours prior to the start of treatment (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of human chorionic gonadotropin \[HCG\]). WOCBP must also have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test every 3 weeks, within 24 hours prior to the start of treatment
  • Any condition (concurrent disease, infection, or comorbidity) that interferes with ability to participate in the study, causes undue risk, or complicates the interpretation of safety data, in the opinion of the investigator
  • History of trauma or major surgery within 28 days prior to the first dose of IP
  • Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial
  • Any active or documented history of autoimmune disease, including but not limited to inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, Wegner syndrome, Hashimoto syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, sarcoidosis, or autoimmune hepatitis, within 3 years of the first dose of study treatment, except for the following:
  • Type I diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism only requiring hormone replacement, skin disorders such as vitiligo, or alopecia not requiring systemic therapy, or conditions not expected to recur in the absence of an external trigger.
  • Endocrinopathies where the participant is stable on hormone replacement therapy
  • History of Hashimoto syndrome within 3 years of the first of study treatment that resolved to hypothyroidism alone

Where

  • Los Angeles, California

Related conditions & keywords

Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaLocally Advanced CholangiocarcinomaLocally Advanced Pancreatic AdenocarcinomaMetastatic CholangiocarcinomaMetastatic Pancreatic AdenocarcinomaStage II Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8Stage III Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8

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