Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone, and Filgrastim-sndz in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Last updated: July 9, 2021
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Overall Status: Terminated

Phase

1/2

Condition

Leukemia

Multiple Myeloma

Red Blood Cell Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01946152
2013-0018
2013-0018
NCI-2014-00159
NCI-2014-01270
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and the best dose of pomalidomide when given together with dexamethasone and filgrastim-sndz and to see how well they work in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has returned or that does not respond to treatment. Pomalidomide may stimulate or suppress the immune system in different ways and may stop cancer cells from growing. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as dexamethasone, 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. Colony-stimulating factors, such as filgrastim-sndz, may increase the production of red and white blood cells and may help the immune system recover from the side effects of pomalidomide and/or dexamethasone. Giving pomalidomide together with dexamethasone and filgrastim-sndz may work better in treating patients with multiple myeloma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma with measurable disease, as defined by oneor both of the following (assessed within 14 days prior to initiation of therapy): a)serum myeloma protein (M-protein) >= 0.5 g/d; b) urine Bence-Jones protein >= 200mg/24 hours
  • Patients with light chain only myeloma are eligible; the involved free light chainlevel >= 100 mg/L with abnormal serum free light chain ratio
  • Patients must have prior treatment with >= 2 cycles of lenalidomide and >= 2 cycles ofbortezomib (either in separate regimens or as part of the same regimen) (primaryrefractory of subjects refractory to the most recent regimen are eligible)
  • The patient has received =< 5 lines of prior therapy
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0 - 2
  • Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) < 3.5 times the upper limit of normal within 7days of time of consent
  • Serum direct bilirubin < 2 mg/dL (34 Omol/L) within 7 days of time of consent
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1.0 x 10^9/L within 7 days of time of consent,without granulocyte- colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)
  • Hemoglobin > 9 g/dL (80 g/L) within 7 days of time of consent (subjects may bereceiving red blood cell transfusions in accordance with institutional guidelines)
  • Platelet count > 100 x 10^9/L
  • Creatinine clearance > 50 mL/minute within 7 days of time of consent, either measuredor calculated using a standard formula (e.g., Cockcroft and Gault)
  • Written informed consent in accordance with federal, local, and institutionalguidelines
  • All study participants must be registered into the mandatory POMALYST (pomalidomide)Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program, and be willing and able tocomply with the requirements of the POMALYST REMS program
  • Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancytest with a sensitivity of at least 25 mIU/mL within 10 - 14 days and again within 24hours prior to starting cycle 1 of pomalidomide and must either commit to continuedabstinence from heterosexual intercourse or begin TWO acceptable methods of birthcontrol, one highly effective method and one additional effective method AT THE SAMETIME, at least 28 days before she starts taking pomalidomide; FCBP must also agree toongoing pregnancy testing and follow pregnancy testing requirements as outlined in thePOMALYST REMS program; men must agree to use a latex condom during sexual contact witha FCBP even if they have had a successful vasectomy; all patients must be counseled ata minimum of every 28 days about pregnancy precautions and risks of fetal exposure

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hypersensitivity to previous lenalidomide or thalidomide
  • History of serious allergic reactions to pegfilgrastim or filgrastim
  • Chemotherapy (approved or investigational) within 3 weeks prior to signing consent
  • Antibody therapy within 6 weeks prior to signing consent
  • Radiotherapy to >= 3 sites at the same time within 1 week prior to signing consent
  • Immunotherapy within 28 days prior to signing consent
  • Pregnant or breast feeding females
  • Major surgery within 21 days prior to signing consent
  • Acute active infection requiring treatment (systemic antibiotics, antivirals, orantifungals) within 14 days prior to signing consent
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus infection
  • Known active hepatitis B or C infection
  • Unstable angina or myocardial infarction within 4 months prior to registration, NewYork Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart failure, uncontrolled angina,history of severe coronary artery disease, severe uncontrolled ventriculararrhythmias, sick sinus syndrome, or electrocardiographic evidence of acute ischemiaor grade 3 conduction system abnormalities unless subject has a pacemaker
  • Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to signingconsent
  • Non-hematologic malignancy within the past 3 years with the exception of a) adequatelytreated basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell skin cancer, or thyroid cancer; b)carcinoma in situ of the cervix or breast; c) prostate cancer of Gleason grade 6 orless with stable prostate-specific antigen levels; or d) cancer considered cured bysurgical resection or unlikely to impact survival during the duration of the study,such as localized transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder or benign tumors of theadrenal or pancreas
  • Significant neuropathy (grades 3 - 4, or grade 2 with pain) within 14 days prior tosigning consent
  • Subjects with known or likely systemic amyloidosis
  • Ongoing graft-vs-host disease
  • Any other clinically significant medical disease or condition that, in theinvestigator's opinion, may interfere with protocol adherence or a subject's abilityto give informed consent

Study Design

Total Participants: 21
Study Start date:
March 05, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
March 18, 2020

Study Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of pomalidomide and dexamethasone when given with growth factor support in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. (Phase I) II. To evaluate the safety of pomalidomide and dexamethasone at the MTD. (Phase II)

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To obtain preliminary estimates of the anti-myeloma activity of higher doses of pomalidomide given with low dose dexamethasone and growth factor support in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.

II. Activity will be defined by the overall response rate (ORR); (partial response [PR] or better) and clinical benefit response (CBR) rate (minor response [MR] or better), as well as by the response durability (duration of response [DOR], progression-free survival [PFS], and time to progression [TTP]).

III. To further evaluate the safety of pomalidomide and dexamethasone at the maximum tolerated dose (MTD).

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. To examine the influence of cereblon expression and activation of the wingless-type (Wnt)/beta-catenin pathway on the activity of high dose pomalidomide with low dose dexamethasone.

OUTLINE: This is a phase I, dose-escalation study of pomalidomide followed by a phase II study.

INDUCTION: Patients receive pomalidomide orally (PO) daily on days 1-21, dexamethasone PO on days 1, 8, 15, and 22, and filgrastim-sndz subcutaneously (SC) on days 22-28. Treatment repeats every 28 days for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

MAINTENANCE: Patients receive lower-dose pomalidomide PO daily on days 1-21 and dexamethasone PO on days 1, 8, 15, and 22. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months for 1 year and then every 6 months thereafter.

Connect with a study center

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas 77030
    United States

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