Tinostamustine and Nivolumab in Advanced Melanoma

Last updated: April 4, 2019
Sponsor: Markus Joerger
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

Melanoma

Malignant Melanoma

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03903458
CTU 17.022
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This trial is a first-in-human drug combination with the first-in-class alkylating histone deacetylase inhibition (HDACi) fusion molecule Tinostamustine (EDO-S101) and the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody Nivolumab in patients with refractory, locally advanced or metastatic melanoma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Written informed consent

  • Patients with either histologically or cytologically confirmed inoperable stage III ormetastatic stage IV melanoma

  • Indication for the regular systemic treatment with the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodyNivolumab monotherapy

  • Patient received a maximum of 1 prior systemic palliative line of treatment

  • ECOG ≤2

  • Patients with brain metastases must have undergone definitive treatment (surgery orradiotherapy) at least 2 weeks prior to starting study drug and be documented ashaving stable disease by imaging

  • Adequate bone marrow, renal and hepatic function

  • Adequate contraception

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior treatment with a PD-(L)1 targeted monoclonal antibody

  • Patients who have received systemic treatments or radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior tostarting study drug

  • Concomittant treatment with systemic steroids at a daily dose equivalent to ≥10mg ofprednisone, or concomittant treatment with immunosuppressive drugs such asmethotrexate

  • Patients with a prior malignancy are excluded (except non-melanoma skin cancers, andin situ cancers such as the following: bladder, colon,cervical/dysplasia, melanoma, orbreast). Patients with other second malignancies diagnosed more than 2 years ago whohave received therapy with curative intent with no evidence of disease during theinterval who are considered by the Investigator to present a low risk for recurrencewill be eligible.

  • NYHA stage III/IV congestive heart failure and/or arrhythmia not adequately controlled

  • QTc interval (Fridericia's formula) > 450msec

  • Patients who are on treatment with drugs known to prolong the QT/QTc interval (Credible Meds list: Known risk of TdP. https://www.crediblemeds.org).

  • Pregnant and breast feeding patients

Study Design

Total Participants: 21
Study Start date:
March 07, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
March 15, 2024

Study Description

Despite improvement of systemic treatment in patients with advanced melanoma, there is still unmet medical need in this group of patients. Tinostamustine is a medication without marketing authorization, while Nivolumab is approved for several tumor entities. The primary objective of this trial is to assesses the safety, tolerability and recommended dose of Tinostamustine in combination with Nivolumab in patients with advanced melanoma.Secondary objectives of this trial in patients with advanced solid tumors are to assess the preliminary efficacy of Tinostamustine when given in combination with Nivolumab and to characterize potential predictive biomarkers of the combination treatment of Tinostamustine and Nivolumab. The trial includeds patients with either histologically or cytologically confirmed inoperable stage III or metastatic stage IV melanoma with an indication for the regular systemic treatment with Nivolumab and a maximum of 1 prior systemic palliative line of treatment.

Connect with a study center

  • Kantonsspital Graubünden

    Chur, 7000
    Switzerland

    Active - Recruiting

  • Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen

    St.Gallen, 9007
    Switzerland

    Active - Recruiting

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