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NCT07430202 · Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

A DNAJB1-PRKACA Fusion Kinase Peptide Vaccine Combined With Glutamine Antagonist DRP-104, Nivolumab, and Ipilimumab in Patients With Advanced Stage Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (FLC)

What this study is about

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of a neoantigen vaccine targeting the DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion kinase in combination with DRP-104, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab is safe and yields a clinically compelling antitumor activity measured as based on percentage of patients whose tumors shrank (ORR, assessed by RECIST 1.1).

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The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of a neoantigen vaccine targeting the DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion kinase in combination with DRP-104, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab is safe and yields a clinically compelling antitumor activity measured as based on objective response rate (ORR, assessed by RECIST 1.1). Secondary objectives include progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS).

Interventions

DRUG

DNAJB1-PRKACA Peptide Vaccine

1. Patients will receive treatment on Day 1, 8 and 15 of cycle 1 and on Day 1 of cycle 2, 3, and 4 (Prime Phase). Boost vaccinations will be administered every 3 cycles beginning from C5D1. 2. Drug: 0.3 mg DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine + 0.5 mg Poly-ICLC

DRUG

DRP-104

1. Patients will receive treatment on Day 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, and 18 of cycle 1-4 (Prime Phase) then on Days 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 of each cycle starting on Day 1 of Cycle 5 (Boost/maintenance Phase). DRP-104 will be administered as a subcutaneous injection twice a week (BIW) on a continuous schedule for up to two years. 2. Drug: 145 mg

DRUG

Nivolumab

1. Patients will receive treatment on Day 1 of each Cycle. Nivolumab 3mg/kg will be administered every 3 weeks as a 30 minute IV infusion (-10/+15min) on Day 1 of Cycle 1-4 (Prime Phase). Nivolumab infusions will be administered as a flat dose of 480mg every 4 weeks starting on Day 1 of Cycle 5 (Boost/maintenance). 2. Drug: 3mg/kg and 480mg IV

DRUG

Ipilimumab

1. Patients will receive treatment on Day 1 of Cycle 1-4 (Prime Phase). Ipilimumab (1 mg/kg) will be administered. Ipilimumab (1 mg/kg) will be administered as a 30 minute IV infusion (-10/+15min). 2. Drug: 1mg/kg IV

Primary outcome measures

Number of participants experiencing grade 3 or above drug-related toxicities

Time frame: 4 years

When calculating the incidence of AEs, each AE (as defined by NCI CTCAE v6.0) will be counted only once for a given subject.

Objective response rate (ORR) using immune Response Evaluation Criteria for Solid Tumors (RECIST 1.1)

Time frame: 4 years

ORR is defined as the percentage of patients achieving a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) to DRP-104 in combination with DRP-104, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab, based on the immune Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST 1.1) at any time during the study. CR = disappearance of all target lesions, PR is =\>30percent decrease in sum of diameters of target lesions, progressive disease (PD) is \>20percent increase in sum of diameters of target lesions, stable disease (SD) is \<30percent decrease or \<20percent increase in sum of diameters of target lesions.

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

  • Must have histologically confirmed FLC that is metastatic or unresectable.
  • Presence of DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion transcript, assessed by RNA-sequencing, DNA-sequencing, or in situ hybridization in the archival tissue.
  • Must have demonstrated radiographic progression on prior or current immunotherapy.
  • Age ≥ 12 years.
  • Patients \< 18 years old must have a body weight ≥ 40 kg.
  • ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status of ≤2
  • Patients must have adequate organ and marrow function defined by study-specified laboratory tests.
  • Patients must have adequate kidney and liver function defined by study-specified laboratory tests.
  • Must have measurable disease per RECIST 1.1
  • Willingness to provide tissue and blood samples for mandatory translational research.
  • Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test.
  • For both Women and Men, must use acceptable form of birth control while on study.
  • Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with a history of prior treatment with checkpoint inhibitors, such as anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, anti-CD137, anti-OX-40, anti-CD40, anti-CTLA-4, or anti-LAG-3 antibodies.
  • Must have had chemotherapy or other systemic therapy or radiotherapy, as follows:
  • Patients who have had chemotherapy, biological cancer therapy, or radiation 14 days prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Patients who have had surgery within 28 days of dosing of investigational agent, excluding minor procedures.
  • Patients who have received other approved or investigational agents or device within 28 days of the first dose of study drug.
  • Patients who have not recovered from acute adverse events to grade ≤1 or baseline due to agents administered, with exception of grade 2 fatigue, rash, and endocrinopathy successfully managed hormone replacement therapy, or alopecia or stable neuropathy, unless approved by the IND Sponsor.
  • Patients who have received any non-oncology live vaccine therapy used for prevention of infectious diseases within 28 days of study treatment.
  • Known sensitivity to or history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (Poly-ICLC) and/or DRP-104 and/or nivolumab and/or ipilimumab.
  • History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to any monoclonal antibody.
  • Has an active autoimmune disease.
  • Prior allogeneic stem cell transplantation or organ transplantation.
  • Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency.
  • Systemic corticosteroids at immunosuppressive doses.
  • Subjects with interstitial lung disease that is symptomatic or may interfere with the detection or management of suspected drug-related pulmonary toxicity.
  • Has a pulse oximetry of \<92% on room air or is on supplemental home oxygen.
  • Active or untreated brain metastases or leptomeningeal metastases.
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent active medical and/or psychiatric illness/social psychosocial problems that that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, uncontrolled infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina, cardiac arrhythmia, metastatic cancer, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS.
  • Has active hepatitis B. Patients with chronic or acute HBV infection.
  • Have had evidence of active or acute diverticulitis, intra-abdominal abscess, or GI obstruction which are known risk factors for bowel perforation should be evaluated for the potential need for additional treatment before coming on study.
  • Unwilling or unable to follow the study schedule for any reason.
  • Patient is at the time of signing informed consent a regular user (including "recreational use") of any illicit drugs or had a recent history (within the last year) of substance abuse (including alcohol).
  • Evidence of clinical ascites.
  • Patients with QTc prolongation \> 470 ms according to Fridericia formula.
  • Patients receiving potent inducers of CYP 3A4/5 (including but not limited to apalutamide, carbamazepine, enzalutamide, mitotane, phenytoin, rifampin and St. John's Wort) who cannot safely discontinue drug at least 14 days prior to Cycle 1 Day 1.
  • Have had an allergen hyposensitization therapy within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment.

Where

  • Baltimore, Maryland

Collaborators

Dracen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cancer Research Institute, New York City, Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation

Related conditions & keywords

Liver Cancer (Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Cancer (FLC))Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (FLC)Liver CancerDNAJB1-PRKACA Fusion Kinase Peptide VaccineDRP-104 (glutamine antagonist peptide)NivolumabIpilimumabImmunotherapyAnti PD-L1 (Anti-Programmed Death Ligand 1)PD-L1 (Programmed Death Ligand 1)CarcinomaGlutamine antagonist

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