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Advanced MalignanciesPhase 1/2NCT02608268

Phase I-Ib/II Study of MBG453 as Single Agent and in Combination With PDR001 in Patients With Advanced Malignancies

A Phase 1/2 study testing MBG453, PDR001 and Decitabine in people with Advanced Malignancies, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 14 sites in 9 countries.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this first-in-human study of MBG453 was to characterize the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and anti-tumor activity of MBG453 administered i.v. as a single agent or in combination with PDR001 or decitabine in adult patients with advanced solid tumors Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Advanced Malignancies
What is being tested?
MBG453, PDR001 and Decitabine
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
252 participants
Where
14 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
23 Nov 2015to 30 Aug 2022
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Histologically documented advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
  • Phase I-Ib part (including dose ranging part): Patients with advanced/metastatic solid tumors, with measurable or non-measurable disease as determined by RECIST v1.1, who have progressed despite standard therapy or are intolerant of standard therapy, or for whom no standard therapy exists and who did not receive prior anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment.
  • Phase II part (MBG453 single agent): Patients with advanced/metastatic solid tumors in the indication in which at least one confirmed PR or CR was seen during the dose escalation phase I part. Patients must have measurable disease as determined by RECIST v1.1, have progressed despite standard therapy or be intolerant to standard therapy.
  • Phase II part (MBG453 in combination PDR001): Patients with advanced/metastatic tumors in the below selected indications, with at least one measurable lesion as determined by RECIST v1.1, who have received standard therapy and are intolerant of standard therapy or have progressed following their last prior therapy.:
  • Melanoma (anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy naïve or pre-treated)
  • Non small cell lung cancer (anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy naïve or pre-treated)
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  • Renal Cell Carcinoma (anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy naïve or pre-treated)
  • Must have a site of disease amenable to biopsy, and be a candidate for tumor biopsy according to the treating institution's guidelines. Patient must be willing to undergo a new tumor biopsy at screening/baseline, and during therapy on the study.
  • For MBG453 in combination with decitabine: anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy naïve SCLC patients who have failed no more than two lines of standard chemotherapy including topotecan

Who cannot join

  • Presence of symptomatic central nervous system metastases.
  • History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to other monoclonal antibodies.
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus or Hepatitis C Virus infection.
  • Active autoimmune disease or a documented history of autoimmune disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease or any condition that requires systemic steroids.
  • Systemic steroid therapy or any immunosuppressive therapy (≥10mg/day prednisone or equivalent).
  • Use of any vaccines against infectious diseases (e.g. varicella, pneumococcus) within 4 weeks of initiation of study treatment.
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  • Pre-treatment with anti-CTLA4 antibodies in combination with any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T-cell co-stimulation or checkpoint pathway.
  • Participation in an interventional, investigational non-immunotherapy study within 2 weeks of the first dose of study treatment.
  • Prior participation in an interventional, investigational cancer vaccine or immunotherapy study except for an anti-PD-1/PD-L1 study.
  • For MBG453 in combination with decitabine: Hypersensitivity to decitabine or to any of the excipients, listed in decitabine country specific label

Trial locations and contacts

14 sites in 9 countries.

14 sites in 9 countries

United States4 sites
  • Sidney Kimmel CCC At JH Sidney Kimmel CCC

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute DFCI - Brookline

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • UT M.D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Mays Cancer Ctr Uthsa Mdacc

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

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Italy2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Milan, MI, 20141

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rozzano, MI, 20089

Other trials in Italy

Netherlands2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Amsterdam, 1066 CX

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Leiden, 2300 RC

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Canada1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C1

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Japan1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kashiwa, Chiba, 277 8577

Other trials in Japan

Singapore1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Singapore, 168583

Other trials in Singapore

South Korea1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Seoul, 03080

Other trials in South Korea

Switzerland1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Geneva, CH 1211

Other trials in Switzerland

Taiwan1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Taipei, 10002

Other trials in Taiwan

About this study

Official title: Phase I-Ib/II Open-label Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MBG453 as Single Agent and in Combination With PDR001 in Adult Patients With Advanced Malignancies

The purpose of this first-in-human study of MBG453 was to characterize the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and anti-tumor activity of MBG453 administered i.v. as a single agent or in combination with PDR001 or decitabine in adult patients with advanced solid tumors

Read the detailed description

This study was a first in human (FIH), open-label, Phase I-Ib/II, multi-center study which consisted of a Phase I dose escalation part of sabatolimab (MBG453) as single agent, and a Phase Ib dose escalation part of sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab (PDR001) that commenced after two cohorts in the dose escalation with single agent were completed. Once the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) of sabatolimab as single agent and in combination with spartalizumab was achieved, a dose ranging part and a Phase II part started.

  • Phase I dose escalation part (sabatolimab single agent): In the Phase I part of the study, cohorts of subjects were treated with sabatolimab as single agent either every 2 weeks (Q2W) or every 4 weeks (Q4W) until the MTD was reached or a lower RP2D was established.

The sabatolimab single agent dose escalation part in Japan ran separately in order to ensure that the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) profiles of single-agent sabatolimab are adequately characterized in Japanese patients. If the recommended dose of single agent sabatolimab in Japanese patients was the same as in the rest of the world (ROW) patients, then patients enrolled in Japan were to be recruited into the other parts of the study.

  • Phase Ib dose escalation part (sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab): The combination Phase Ib part of the study was to be commenced after at least two cohorts of sabatolimab as single agent were completed, and safety data suggested acceptable toxicity for subjects to begin treatment in combination. Following identification of the MTD/RP2D for the combination of sabatolimab and spartalizumab with a Q2W dosing schedule, a further dose escalation was planned to identify the MTD/RP2D with a Q4W dosing schedule.

The sabatolimab in combination with decitabine treatment arm (Phase Ib) was not opened for enrollment.

  • Dose ranging part: During the dose ranging part various dose levels of single agent sabatolimab were tested to better understand the safety, tolerability and PK.
  • Phase II part (sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab): Once the MTD and/or RP2D were declared for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab, additional subjects were enrolled in the Phase II part in the selected indications (melanoma and non-small cell lung carcinoma) in order to assess the preliminary anti-tumor activity.

The Phase II single agent sabatolimab treatment arm was not opened for enrollment.

Being tested
MBG453, PDR001, Decitabine
Keywords
Solid tumors, Melanoma, Non small cell lung cancer, NSCLC, Renal cell carcinoma, RCC, Phase I-Ib/II, MBG453, PDR001, Checkpoint inhibitor, PD-1, TIM-3
Medical subject headings
Melanoma, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Carcinoma, Renal Cell

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MBG453Drug

    Also called sabatolimab

    Anti human TIM-3 monoclonal antibody. MBG453 administered via intravenous (i.v.) infusion either every 2 weeks (Q2W) or every 4 weeks (Q4W).

  • PDR001Drug

    Also called spartalizumab

    Anti-human PD-1 monoclonal antibody. PDR001 administered via intravenous (i.v.) infusion either every 2 weeks (Q2W) or every 4 weeks (Q4W).

  • DecitabineDrug

    commercially available chemotherapy

Study groups in NCT02608268
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Phase I Dose escalation: MBG453 Q2W ROWExperimentalSabatolimab every 2 weeks (Q2W) in Phase I Dose Escalation Part in rest of the world (ROW) patients
Receives: Drug: MBG453
Phase I Dose escalation: MBG453 Q2W JapanExperimentalSabatolimab Q2W in Phase I Dose Escalation Part in Japanese patients
Receives: Drug: MBG453
Phase I Dose escalation: MBG453 Q4W ROWExperimentalSabatolimab every 4 weeks (Q4W) in Phase I Dose Escalation Part in ROW patients
Receives: Drug: MBG453
Phase I Dose escalation: MBG453 Q4W JapanExperimentalSabatolimab Q4W in Phase I Dose Escalation Part in Japanese patients
Receives: Drug: MBG453
Phase Ib Dose Escalation: MBG453 Q2W + PDR001 Q2WExperimentalSabatolimab Q2W in combination with spartalizumab Q2W in Phase Ib Dose Escalation Part
Receives: Drug: MBG453; Drug: PDR001
Phase Ib Dose Escalation: MBG453 Q4W + PDR001 Q4WExperimentalSabatolimab Q4W in combination with spartalizumab Q4W in Phase Ib Dose Escalation Part
Receives: Drug: MBG453; Drug: PDR001
Phase Ib Dose Escalation: MBG453 + DecitabineExperimentalSabatolimab in combination with decitabine in Phase Ib Dose Escalation Part. This arm was not opened for enrollment.
Receives: Drug: MBG453; Drug: Decitabine
Dose Ranging Part: MBG453 Q4WExperimentalSabatolimab Q4W in Dose Ranging Part
Receives: Drug: MBG453
Phase II: MBG453 + PDR001ExperimentalSabatolimab Q4W in combination with spartalizumab Q4W in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) and melanoma
Receives: Drug: MBG453; Drug: PDR001
Phase II: MBG453ExperimentalSabatolimab alone in Phase II. This arm was not opened for enrollment.
Receives: Drug: MBG453

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Phase I-Ib and Dose Ranging Part: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) During the On-treatment Period

    Number of participants with AEs (any AE regardless of seriousness) and SAEs, including changes from baseline in vital signs, electrocardiograms and laboratory results qualifying and reported as AEs.

    AE grades to characterize the severity of the AEs were based on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03. For CTCAE v4.03, Grade 1 = mild; Grade 2 = moderate; Grade 3 = severe; Grade 4 = life-threatening; Grade 5 = death related to AE.

    The on-treatment period is defined from the day of first administration of study treatment up to 30 days after the date of its last administration.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to 30 days after last dose, with a maximum duration of 2 years for sabatolimab and 5 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  2. Phase I-Ib: Number of Participants With Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)

    A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) is defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade ≥ 3 assessed as unrelated to disease, disease progression, inter-current illness or concomitant medications, which occurs within the first cycle of treatment with sabatolimab as single agent or in the first two cycles of treatment when sabatolimab is given in combination with spartalizumab during the dose escalation part of the study. Other clinically significant toxicities may be considered to be DLTs, even if not CTCAE grade 3 or higher. The duration of one treatment cycle is 28 days.

    Measured: 28 days (sabatolimab single agent) and 56 days (sabatolimab+spartalizumab)

  3. Phase I-Ib and Dose Ranging Part: Number of Participants With Dose Reductions and Dose Interruptions of Sabatolimab

    Number of participants with at least one dose reduction of sabatolimab and number of participants with at least one dose interruption of sabatolimab.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 1.9 years for sabatolimab and 4.9 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  4. Phase Ib: Number of Participants With Dose Reductions and Dose Interruptions of Spartalizumab

    Number of participants with at least one dose reduction of spartalizumab and number of participants with at least one dose interruption of spartalizumab.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 4.9 years

  5. Phase I-Ib and Dose Ranging Part: Dose Intensity of Sabatolimab

    Dose intensity of sabatolimab Q2W was calculated as cumulative actual dose in milligrams divided by duration of exposure in days and then multiplied by 14 days.

    Dose intensity of sabatolimab Q4W was calculated as cumulative actual dose in milligrams divided by duration of exposure in days and then multiplied by 28 days.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 1.9 years for sabatolimab and 4.9 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  6. Phase Ib: Dose Intensity of Spartalizumab

    Dose intensity of spartalizumab Q2W was calculated as cumulative actual dose in milligrams divided by duration of exposure in days and then multiplied by 14 days.

    Dose intensity of spartalizumab Q4W was calculated as cumulative actual dose in milligrams divided by duration of exposure in days and then multiplied by 28 days.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 4.9 years

  7. Phase II: Overall Response Rate (ORR) Per RECIST v1.1

    Tumor response was based on local investigator assessment as per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1. ORR per RECIST v1.1 is defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR).

    For RECIST v1.1, CR=Disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to < 10 mm; PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameter of all target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters.

    Measured: From start of treatment until end of treatment, assessed up to 2.9 years

Secondary outcomes (27)
  1. Best Overall Response (BOR) Per RECIST v1.1

    BOR is defined as the best response recorded from the start of the study treatment until disease progression/recurrence, based on local investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.

    For RECIST v1.1, CR=Disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to < 10 mm; PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of all target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters; PD= At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of all measured target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum of diameter of all target lesions recorded at or after baseline. In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm; SD= Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR or CR nor an increase in lesions which would qualify for progression; NCRNPD: Persistence of one or more non-target lesions.

    Number of participants in each category is reported in the table.

    Measured: From start of treatment until end of treatment, assessed up to 1.9 years for sabatolimab and 4.9 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  2. Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Per RECIST v1.1

    PFS is defined as the time from the date of start of treatment to the date of the first documented progression or death due to any cause. If a patient did not have an event, PFS was censored at the date of the last adequate tumor assessment. Tumor response was based on local investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.

    PFS was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier estimates.

    Measured: From start of treatment until first documented progression or death due to any cause, assessed up to 1.9 years for sabatolimab and 4.9 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  3. Duration of Response (DOR) Per RECIST v1.1

    DOR only applies to patients for whom best overall response is complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on local investigator assessment according to RECIST v1.1. DOR is defined as the time from the date of first documented response to the date of first documented progression or death due to underlying cancer. If a patient did not have an event, duration was censored at the date of last adequate tumor assessment.

    According to the statistical analysis plan (SAP), summary estimates of DOR using the Kaplan-Meier method were planned to be reported if there were at least 10 patients achieving a confirmed CR or PR in each treatment group/arm.

    Measured: From first documented response to first documented disease progression or death due to underlying cancer, assessed up to 1.9 years for sabatolimab and 4.9 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  4. Overall Response Rate (ORR) Per irRC

    Tumor response was based on local investigator assessment as per irRC. ORR per irRC is defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of immune related Complete Response (irCR) or immune related Partial Response (irPR).

    For irRC, irCR=Disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions and non-target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to < 10 mm; irPR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of all target lesions including new measurable lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters.

    Measured: From start of treatment until end of treatment, assessed up to 1.9 years for sabatolimab and 4.9 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  5. Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Per irRC

    PFS is defined as the time from the date of start of treatment to the date of the first documented and confirmed progression or death due to any cause. If a patient did not have an event, PFS was censored at the date of the last adequate tumor evaluation. Tumor response was based on local investigator assessment per irRC.

    PFS was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier estimates.

    Measured: From start of treatment until first documented and confirmed progression or death due to any cause, assessed up to 1.9 years for sabatolimab and 4.9 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  6. Overall Survival (OS)

    OS is defined as the time from date of start of treatment to date of death due to any cause. If a patient was not known to have died, survival was censored at the date of last known date patient alive.

    OS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier estimates.

    Measured: From start of treatment until death due to any cause, assessed up to 2 years for sabatolimab and 5.3 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab

  7. Maximum Observed Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Sabatolimab

    Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were calculated based on sabatolimab serum concentrations by using non-compartmental methods. Cmax is defined as the maximum (peak) observed serum concentration following a dose.

    Measured: pre-infusion and 1, 24, 168, 240 and 336 hours after completion of the sabatolimab infusion on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 3 Day 1. The duration of the infusion was 30 minutes. The duration of one cycle was 28 days.

  8. Time to Reach Maximum Serum Concentration (Tmax) of Sabatolimab

    PK parameters were calculated based on sabatolimab serum concentrations by using non-compartmental methods. Tmax is defined as the time to reach maximum (peak) serum concentration following a dose. Actual recorded sampling times were considered for the calculations.

    Measured: pre-infusion and 1, 24, 168, 240 and 336 hours after completion of the sabatolimab infusion on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 3 Day 1. The duration of the infusion was 30 minutes. The duration of one cycle was 28 days.

  9. Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) of Sabatolimab

    PK parameters were calculated based on sabatolimab serum concentrations by using non-compartmental methods. The linear trapezoidal method was used for AUClast calculation.

    Measured: pre-infusion and 1, 24, 168, 240 and 336 hours after completion of the sabatolimab infusion on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 3 Day 1. The duration of the infusion was 30 minutes. The duration of one cycle was 28 days.

  10. Terminal Elimination Half-life (T1/2) of Sabatolimab

    PK parameters were calculated based on sabatolimab serum concentrations by using non-compartmental methods. T1/2 was calculated by regression analysis of the terminal elimination phase. T1/2 was computed as 0.693/terminal elimination rate constant.

    Measured: pre-infusion and 1, 24, 168, 240 and 336 hours after completion of the sabatolimab infusion on Cycle 3 Day 1. The duration of the infusion was 30 minutes. The duration of one cycle was 28 days.

  11. Maximum Observed Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Spartalizumab

    PK parameters were calculated based on spartalizumab serum concentrations by using non-compartmental methods. Cmax is defined as the maximum (peak) observed serum concentration following a dose.

    Measured: pre-infusion and 1, 24, 168, 240 and 336 hours after completion of the spartalizumab infusion on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 3 Day 1. The duration of the infusion was 30 minutes. The duration of one cycle was 28 days.

  12. Time to Reach Maximum Serum Concentration (Tmax) of Spartalizumab

    PK parameters were calculated based on spartalizumab serum concentrations by using non-compartmental methods. Tmax is defined as the time to reach maximum (peak) serum concentration following a dose. Actual recorded sampling times were considered for the calculations.

    Measured: pre-infusion and 1, 24, 168, 240 and 336 hours after completion of the spartalizumab infusion on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 3 Day 1. The duration of the infusion was 30 minutes. The duration of one cycle was 28 days.

  13. Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) of Spartalizumab

    PK parameters were calculated based on spartalizumab serum concentrations by using non-compartmental methods. The linear trapezoidal method was used for AUClast calculation.

    Measured: pre-infusion and 1, 24, 168, 240 and 336 hours after completion of the spartalizumab infusion on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 3 Day 1. The duration of the infusion was 30 minutes. The duration of one cycle was 28 days.

  14. Terminal Elimination Half-life (T1/2) of Spartalizumab

    PK parameters were calculated based on spartalizumab serum concentrations by using non-compartmental methods. T1/2 was calculated by regression analysis of the terminal elimination phase. T1/2 was computed as 0.693/terminal elimination rate constant.

    Measured: pre-infusion and 1, 24, 168, 240 and 336 hours after completion of the spartalizumab infusion on Cycle 3 Day 1. The duration of the infusion was 30 minutes. The duration of one cycle was 28 days.

  15. Number of Participants With Anti-sabatolimab Antibodies

    Immunogenicity was evaluated in serum in a validated three-tiered assay approach. Samples were screened for potential anti-sabatolimab antibodies and positive screen results were confirmed using a confirmatory assay. For confirmed anti-drug antibodies (ADA) positive samples, titers were determined. Patient ADA status was defined as follows:

    • ADA-negative at baseline: ADA-negative sample at baseline
    • ADA-positive at baseline: ADA-positive sample at baseline
    • ADA-negative post-baseline: patient with ADA-negative sample at baseline and at least 1 post baseline determinant sample, all of which are ADA-negative samples
    • ADA-inconclusive post-baseline = patient who does not qualify as ADA-positive or ADA-negative
    • Treatment-induced ADA-positive = ADA-negative sample at baseline and at least 1 treatment-induced ADA-positive sample
    • Treatment-boosted ADA-positive = ADA-positive sample at baseline and at least 1 treatment-boosted ADA-positive sample

    Measured: Baseline (before first dose) and post-baseline (assessed throughout the treatment up to 1.9 years for sabatolimab and 4.9 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab)

  16. Number of Participants With Anti-spartalizumab Antibodies

    Immunogenicity was evaluated in serum in a validated three-tiered assay approach. Samples were screened for potential anti-spartalizumab antibodies and positive screen results were confirmed using a confirmatory assay. For confirmed anti-drug antibodies (ADA) positive samples, titers were determined. Patient ADA status was defined as follows:

    • ADA-negative at baseline: ADA-negative sample at baseline
    • ADA-positive at baseline: ADA-positive sample at baseline
    • ADA-negative post-baseline: patient with ADA-negative sample at baseline and at least 1 post baseline determinant sample, all of which are ADA-negative samples
    • ADA-inconclusive post-baseline = patient who does not qualify as ADA-positive or ADA-negative
    • Treatment-induced ADA-positive = ADA-negative sample at baseline and at least 1 treatment-induced ADA-positive sample
    • Treatment-boosted ADA-positive = ADA-positive sample at baseline and at least 1 treatment-boosted ADA-positive sample

    Measured: Baseline (before first dose) and post-baseline (assessed throughout the treatment up to 4.9 years).

  17. Baseline Expression of PD-L1

    The tumor expression of programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) was measured by immunohistochemical methods. This record summarizes the baseline expression of PD-1 and the clinical benefit of study treatment. Clinical benefit (BOR: CR, PR, SD or NCRNPD) and No clinical benefit (BOR: PD) was based on local investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: Screening

  18. Baseline Expression of CD8+

    The tumor expression of CD8+ was measured by immunohistochemical methods. This record summarizes the baseline expression of CD8+ and the clinical benefit of study treatment. Clinical benefit (BOR: CR, PR, SD or NCRNPD) and No clinical benefit (BOR: PD) was based on local investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: Screening

  19. Baseline Expression of TIM-3

    The tumor expression of T-cell Immunoglobulin domain and Mucin domain-3 (TIM-3) was measured by immunohistochemical methods. This record summarizes the baseline expression of TIM-3 and the clinical benefit of study treatment. Clinical benefit (BOR: CR, PR, SD or NCRNPD) and No clinical benefit (BOR: PD) was based on local investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: Screening

  20. Baseline Expression of LAG-3

    The tumor expression of lymphocyte-activation gene-3 (LAG-3) was measured by immunohistochemical methods. This record summarizes the baseline expression of LAG-3 and the clinical benefit of study treatment. Clinical benefit (BOR: CR, PR, SD or NCRNPD) and No clinical benefit (BOR: PD) was based on local investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: Screening

  21. Baseline Expression of CD163

    The tumor expression of CD163 was measured by immunohistochemical methods. This record summarizes the baseline expression of CD163 and the clinical benefit of study treatment. Clinical benefit (BOR: CR, PR, SD or NCRNPD) and No clinical benefit (BOR: PD) was based on local investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: Screening

  22. Percentage Change From Baseline of Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs) Count

    The count of TILs was performed by hematoxylin and eosin stain.

    Measured: Baseline (screening) and post-baseline (assessed throughout the treatment up to maximum 193 days)

  23. Phase II: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) During the On-treatment Period

    Number of participants with AEs and SAEs, including changes from baseline in vital signs, electrocardiograms and laboratory results qualifying and reported as AEs.

    AE grades to characterize the severity of the AEs were based on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03. For CTCAE v4.03, Grade 1 = mild; Grade 2 = moderate; Grade 3 = severe; Grade 4 = life-threatening; Grade 5 = death related to AE.

    The on-treatment period is defined from the day of first administration of study treatment up to 30 days after the date of its last administration.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to 30 days after last dose, with a maximum duration of 3 years

  24. Phase II: Number of Participants With Dose Reductions and Dose Interruptions of Sabatolimab

    Number of participants with at least one dose reduction of sabatolimab and number of participants with at least one dose interruption of sabatolimab.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 2.9 years

  25. Phase II: Number of Participants With Dose Reductions and Dose Interruptions of Spartalizumab

    Number of participants with at least one dose reduction of spartalizumab and number of participants with at least one dose interruption of spartalizumab.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 2.9 years

  26. Phase II: Dose Intensity of Sabatolimab

    Dose intensity of sabatolimab was calculated as cumulative actual dose in milligrams divided by duration of exposure in days and then multiplied by 28 days.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 2.9 years

  27. Phase II: Dose Intensity of Spartalizumab

    Dose intensity of spartalizumab was calculated as cumulative actual dose in milligrams divided by duration of exposure in days and then multiplied by 28 days.

    Measured: From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 2.9 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Nov 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study start23 Nov 2015
  3. Primary completion30 Aug 2022
  4. Study completion30 Aug 2022

Why it stopped: Business reasons

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
252 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02608268
Sponsor's protocol ID
CMBG453X2101
Other IDs
2015-002354-12, 2015
Status last verified
Dec 2023
First submitted
15 Oct 2015
Last updated
6 Dec 2023
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com

Publications

  • Lin CC, Curigliano G, Santoro A, Kim DW, Tai D, Hodi FS, Wilgenhof S, Doi T, Sabatos-Peyton C, Szpakowski S, Chitnis S, Xyrafas A, Gutzwiller S, Pastore A, Mach N. Sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab in patients with non-small cell lung cancer or melanoma who received prior treatment with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy: a phase 2 multicentre study. BMJ Open. 2024 Aug 29;14(8):e079132. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079132.

    PubMed 39209782
  • Curigliano G, Gelderblom H, Mach N, Doi T, Tai D, Forde PM, Sarantopoulos J, Bedard PL, Lin CC, Hodi FS, Wilgenhof S, Santoro A, Sabatos-Peyton CA, Longmire TA, Xyrafas A, Sun H, Gutzwiller S, Manenti L, Naing A. Phase I/Ib Clinical Trial of Sabatolimab, an Anti-TIM-3 Antibody, Alone and in Combination with Spartalizumab, an Anti-PD-1 Antibody, in Advanced Solid Tumors. Clin Cancer Res. 2021 Jul 1;27(13):3620-3629. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-20-4746. Epub 2021 Apr 21.

    PubMed 33883177

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing MBG453, PDR001 and Decitabine in people with Advanced Malignancies, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 14 sites in 9 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Dec 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 14 sites in United States, Italy, Netherlands, Canada, Japan and 4 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 6 Dec 2023). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Phase I-Ib and Dose Ranging Part: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) During the On-treatment Period (time frame: From first dose of study medication up to 30 days after last dose, with a maximum duration of 2 years for sabatolimab and 5 years for sabatolimab in combination with spartalizumab). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02608268, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Dec 2023.

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