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MelanomaPhase 1NCT03565406

A Phase 1b Study of the Selective HDAC Inhibitor Mocetinostat in Combination With Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma

A Phase 1 study testing Mocetinostat Induction Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab and Mocetinostat Maintenance Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab in people with Melanoma, run by NYU Langone Health at 1 site in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a Phase 1b, open-label, dose-escalation cohort study. The study will consist of a dose escalation assessment of the safety and tolerability of Mocetinostat administered concurrently in combination with ipilimumab and nivolumab to patients with advanced melanoma. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 100 years
Conditions the study is for
Melanoma
What is being tested?
Mocetinostat Induction Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab and Mocetinostat Maintenance Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
11 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
25 Apr 2018to 13 Jan 2020
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients must have signed and dated an Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee -approved written informed consent form in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines. This must be obtained before the performance of any protocol-related procedures that are not part of normal patient care
  • Patients must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment schedule, laboratory tests, tumor biopsies, and other requirements of the study.
  • All patients must be either Stage IIIb/c or Stage IV according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) (7th edition) and have histologically-confirmed melanoma that is felt to be surgically unresectable in order to be eligible. Please refer to the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 7th edition for a description of tumor, lymph node, metastasis and staging.
  • All melanomas, except ocular/uveal melanoma, regardless of primary site of disease will be allowed; mucosal melanomas are eligible.
  • Patients must not have received prior anticancer treatment for metastatic disease (for example, but not limited to, systemic, local, radiation, radiopharmaceutical).
  • Exceptions: Surgery for melanoma and/or postresection brain radiotherapy (RT) if central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or prior treatment with adjuvant interferon (IFN) (as described in Exclusion Criterion 2).
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  • --All patients must have their disease status documented by a complete physical examination and imaging studies within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug. Imaging studies must include computerized tomography (CT) scan of neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and all known sites of resected disease in the setting of Stage IIIb/c or Stage IV disease, and brain magnetic resonance imaging ([MRI], brain CT allowable if MRI is contraindicated).
  • The complete set of baseline radiographic images must be available before treatment initiation.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 or 1.
  • Tumor tissue from the resected site of disease must be provided for biomarker analyses
  • Prior treated CNS metastases must be without MRI evidence of recurrence for at least 4 weeks after treatment. Patients must be off immunosuppressive doses of systemic steroids (≥ 10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent) for at least 14 days prior to study drug administration, and must have returned to neurologic baseline status postoperatively
  • The 4-week period of stability is measured after the completion of the neurologic interventions (ie, surgery and/or radiation).
  • In addition to neurosurgery to treat CNS metastases, adjuvant radiation after the resection of CNS metastasis is allowed. Immunosuppressive doses of systemic steroids (doses ≥ 10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent) must be discontinued at least 14 days before study drug administration.
  • Prior surgery that required general anesthesia must be completed at least 4 weeks before study drug administration. Surgery requiring local/epidural anesthesia must be completed at least 72 hours before study drug administration.
  • All baseline laboratory requirements will be assessed and should be obtained within 14 days of first dose of study drug. Screening laboratory values must meet the following criteria:
  • White blood cells ≥ 2000/µL
  • Neutrophils ≥ 1500/µL
  • Platelets ≥ 100 × 10³/µL
  • Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL
  • Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) or creatinine clearance > 40 mL/minute (using Cockcroft/Gault formula)
  • Patient Re-enrollment: This study permits the re-enrollment of a patient that has discontinued the study as a screen failure (ie, patient has not been dosed/has not been treated). If re-enrolled, the patient must be re-consented.
  • Males and females ≥ 18 years of age.
  • Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone) within 24 hours prior to the start of study drug.; Women must not be breastfeeding.
  • Women of childbearing potential must agree to follow instructions for method(s) of contraception for the duration of treatment with study drug(s) plus 5 half-lives of study drug plus 30 days (duration of ovulatory cycle). The half-lives of nivolumab and ipilimumab is up to 25 days and 18 days, respectively. Given the blinded nature of this study, WOCBP should therefore use an adequate method to avoid pregnancy for a total of 23 weeks posttreatment completion.
  • Males who are sexually active with WOCBP must agree to follow instructions for method(s) of contraception for the duration of treatment with study drug(s) plus 5 half lives of the study drug(s) plus 90 days (duration of sperm turnover). The half-lives of nivolumab and ipilimumab are up to 25 days and 18 days, respectively. Given the blinded nature of this study, men should therefore use an adequate method of contraception for a total of 31 weeks posttreatment completion.
  • Azoospermic males and WOCBP who are continuously not heterosexually active are exempt from contraceptive requirements. However, they must still undergo pregnancy testing as described in this section.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with carcinomatosis meningitis or a history of ocular/uveal melanoma are excluded.
  • Patients with previous nonmelanoma malignancies are excluded unless a complete resection or remission was achieved at least 2 years prior to study entry and no additional therapy is required or anticipated to be required during the study period (exceptions include, but are not limited to, nonmelanoma skin cancers, in situ bladder cancer, in situ gastric cancer or gastrointestinal stromal tumor, in situ colon cancers, in situ cervical cancers/dysplasia, or breast carcinoma in situ).
  • Patients with active, known, or suspected autoimmune disease. Patients with type I diabetes mellitus, residual hypothyroidism due to autoimmune thyroiditis only requiring hormone replacement, or skin disorders (such as vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia) not requiring systemic treatment are permitted to enroll. For any cases of uncertainty, it is recommended that the Principal Investigator be consulted prior to signing informed consent.
  • Patients with a condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (≥ 10 mg daily prednisone or equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days of study drug administration. Inhaled or topical steroids are permitted in the absence of active autoimmune disease.
  • Prior therapy for melanoma with the following exceptions which are allowed: 1) surgery for the melanoma lesion(s), 2) adjuvant RT after neurosurgical resection for CNS lesions, and 3) prior adjuvant IFN (see qualifier below). Specifically, patients who received prior therapy with anti-PD-1, anti PD L1, anti-PD-L2, anti-CD137, or anti-CTLA-4 antibody (including ipilimumab or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T cell costimulation or checkpoint pathways) are not eligible. • Prior treatment with adjuvant IFN is allowed if completed ≥ 3 months prior to treatment.
  • Treatment directed against the melanoma (eg, chemotherapy, targeted agents, biotherapy, limb perfusion) that is administered after a prior complete resection other than adjuvant radiation after neurosurgical resection and IFN for resected melanoma.
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  • Previous therapy with histone deacetylase inhibitor.
  • Any of the following laboratory abnormalities:
  • ANC < 1,500/µL
  • Platelet count < 100,000/µL
  • Hematologic growth factors are not allowed at screening or during the first cycle of treatment
  • Hemoglobin < 9 g/dL (< 5.5 mmol/L; previous red blood cell transfusion is permitted)
  • Creatinine > 1.5 × ULN
  • AST or ALT > 2.5 × ULN. For patients with liver metastasis, AST or ALT > 5 × ULN
  • Serum total bilirubin > 1.5 mg/dL or > 3 × ULN for patients with hereditary benign hyperbilirubinemia
  • Corrected QT interval (QTc) using Fridericia's formula value > 480 msec at screening; family or personal history of long QTc syndrome or ventricular arrhythmias including ventricular bigeminy at screening; previous history of drug induced QTc prolongation or the need for treatment with medications known or suspected of producing prolonged QTc intervals on electrocardiogram (ECG).
  • Congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Class III or IV), myocardial infarction within 12 months before starting study treatment, or unstable or poorly controlled angina pectoris, including Prinzmetal variant angina pectoris.
  • Any serious or uncontrolled medical disorder or active infection that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may increase the risk associated with study participation, study drug administration, or would impair the ability of the patient to receive protocol therapy.
  • Any positive test result for hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus indicating acute or chronic infection.
  • Known history of testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
  • History of Grade ≥ 3 allergy to human monoclonal antibodies.
  • Prisoners or patients who are involuntarily incarcerated.
  • Patients who are compulsorily detained for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical (eg, infectious disease) illness.
  • Pregnant or nursing women.
  • Psychological, familial, sociological, or geographical conditions that potentially hamper compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • New York University School of Medicine

    New York, New York, 11375

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About this study

This is a Phase 1b, open-label, dose-escalation cohort study. The study will consist of a dose escalation assessment of the safety and tolerability of Mocetinostat administered concurrently in combination with ipilimumab and nivolumab to patients with advanced melanoma. Treatment will be divided into induction and maintenance phases. It is anticipated that this clinical study will enable selection of the RP2D and dose schedule of this 3-drug combination for further clinical testing. The trial will include an assessment of the pharmacodynamic activity of Mocetinostat administered in combination with ipilimumab and nivolumab.

Conditions
Melanoma
Being tested
Mocetinostat Induction Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab, Mocetinostat Maintenance Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab
Medical subject headings
Melanoma

What participants receive

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

  • Mocetinostat Induction Phase + Ipilimumab + NivolumabDrug

    Treatment Cycle 1: Mocetinostat at a dose of 90 mg PO TIW; ipilimumab will be administered IV at a dose of 1 mg/kg and nivolumab will be administered IV at a dose of 3 mg/kg during the 12-week induction period. The induction phase will last for 2 treatment cycles.

    Treatment Cycle 2: Mocetinostat at a dose of 70 mg PO TIW ipilimumab will be administered IV at a dose of 1 mg/kg and nivolumab will be administered IV at a dose of 3 mg/kg during the 12-week induction period. The induction phase will last for 2 treatment cycles.

  • Mocetinostat Maintenance Phase + Ipilimumab + NivolumabDrug

    De-escalation Phase 1: Mocetinostat will be administered 50 mg PO TIW during each 84-day treatment cycle. Ipilimumab will be administered IV at a dose of 1 mg/kg and nivolumab will be administered IV at a dose of 3 mg/kg

    De-escalation Maintenance Phase 2: Mocetinostat will be administered 40 mg PO TIW during each 84-day treatment cycle. Ipilimumab will be administered IV at a dose of 0.3 mg/kg and nivolumab will be administered IV at a dose of 1 mg/kg during period

Study groups in NCT03565406
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV MelanomaExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Mocetinostat Induction Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab; Drug: Mocetinostat Maintenance Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs), defining the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)

    Measured: 60 Months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Maximum observed concentration (Cmax) of Mocetinostat administered in combination with ipilimumab and nivolumab

    Measured: 60 Months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted21 Jun 2018
  2. Study start25 Apr 2018
  3. Primary completion13 Jan 2020
  4. Study completion13 Jan 2020

Why it stopped: recruiting or enrolling participants has halted prematurely and will not resume; participants are no longer being examined or treated

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
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
11 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03565406
Sponsor's protocol ID
17-00861
Status last verified
May 2020
First submitted
12 Jun 2018
Last updated
21 May 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Weber JS, Levinson BA, Laino AS, Pavlick AC, Woods DM. Clinical and immune correlate results from a phase 1b study of the histone deacetylase inhibitor mocetinostat with ipilimumab and nivolumab in unresectable stage III/IV melanoma. Melanoma Res. 2022 Oct 1;32(5):324-333. doi: 10.1097/CMR.0000000000000818. Epub 2022 Jun 9.

    PubMed 35678233

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Mocetinostat Induction Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab and Mocetinostat Maintenance Phase + Ipilimumab + Nivolumab in people with Melanoma, run by NYU Langone Health at 1 site in United States.

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 26 inclusion and 25 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 21 May 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. 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 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.

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

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: recruiting or enrolling participants has halted prematurely and will not resume; participants are no longer being examined or treated). Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs), defining the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) (time frame: 60 Months). 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 NCT03565406, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 21 May 2020.

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