Olaparib + Durvalumab + Chemotherapy/Radiation for Small Cell Lung Cancer

Overseen By Marcelo V Negrao

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1 & 2

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Must not be taking: CYP3A inhibitors, CYP3A inducers

Disqualifiers: Other malignancy, Autoimmune disease, Immunocompromised, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 4

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial examines the effectiveness and safety of a combination of treatments for extensive stage-small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). It includes a PARP inhibitor called Olaparib, which prevents cancer cells from repairing themselves, an immune-boosting antibody known as Durvalumab, chemotherapy, and possibly radiation. The goal is to determine if these treatments can slow or stop cancer growth. This trial may suit individuals with ES-SCLC who have not yet started treatment and are experiencing symptoms like multiple lung nodules. As a Phase 1, Phase 2 trial, it aims to understand how the treatment works in people and measure its effectiveness in an initial, smaller group.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial requires a washout period (time without taking certain medications) for specific drugs. If you are taking strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors or inducers, you will need to stop them 2 to 5 weeks before starting the study treatment. Please consult with the trial team for guidance on your specific medications.

Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?

Research has shown that combining the drugs olaparib and durvalumab has been studied in people with small cell lung cancer. The safety of this combination, meaning how well people handle the treatment, resembles the safety profile of each drug used alone. This indicates that the side effects are expected and manageable.

Additionally, radiation therapy has been successfully used to treat small cell lung cancer. Studies have found it effective and generally well-tolerated when combined with other treatments like chemotherapy.

This trial marks the first time these treatments are being tested together. As the trial is in the early stages, researchers are still learning about all the possible side effects. However, earlier studies suggest that these treatments are generally safe when used alone or with other treatments. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?

Researchers are excited about the combination of Olaparib, Durvalumab, and chemotherapy/radiation for small cell lung cancer because it introduces a novel multi-targeted approach. Unlike the standard treatment options, which primarily involve chemotherapy like etoposide and platinum-based drugs, this combination adds Olaparib, a PARP inhibitor, and Durvalumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Olaparib works by targeting and damaging the cancer cells' DNA repair ability, while Durvalumab helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. This dual-action strategy has the potential to enhance treatment effectiveness and improve patient outcomes by tackling the cancer from multiple fronts.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for small cell lung cancer?

In this trial, participants will receive a combination of olaparib and durvalumab with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Studies have shown that combining olaparib and durvalumab with chemotherapy can be more effective than using them alone. Olaparib prevents cancer cells from repairing themselves, while durvalumab helps the immune system fight cancer. Research suggests that these two drugs enhance each other's effects, increasing their effectiveness against cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs like carboplatin and etoposide stop cancer cells from growing and dividing. Radiation therapy contributes by using high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. Together, these treatments might offer a stronger approach to fighting small cell lung cancer. ^{1 2 4 6 7}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Marcelo Negrao, MD

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) who haven't had treatment yet. They should have at least one lesion visible on a CT scan, be in good physical condition (ECOG 0-1), weigh over 30 kg, and agree to use two effective forms of contraception if sexually active. People can't join if they've used certain medications recently, have uncontrolled heart conditions or other serious health issues, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have allergies to the drugs being tested.

Inclusion Criteria

Provision of signed and dated written informed consent form prior to any mandatory study specific procedures, sampling, and analyses

Your neutrophil count is at least 1.5 billion per liter.

Evidence of post-menopausal status or evidence of non-childbearing status for women of childbearing potential

Exclusion Criteria

I haven't taken immunosuppressive drugs in the last 14 days.

I have a serious health condition that is not under control.

I am not currently receiving any cancer treatments.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Chemo-Immunotherapy

Patients receive durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 4 cycles.

12 weeks

4 cycles, each with multiple visits

Induction

Patients receive olaparib orally twice daily for 11 days.

2 weeks

Immunoradiation

Patients receive durvalumab and undergo consolidative thoracic radiotherapy.

4 weeks

Maintenance

Patients receive durvalumab and olaparib. Cycles repeat every 28 days.

Ongoing

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment completion.

30 days, then every 3 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Carboplatin
• Durvalumab
• Etoposide
• Olaparib
• Radiation Therapy

Trial Overview The PRIO trial is testing how well patients with ES-SCLC respond to a combination of olaparib and durvalumab along with carboplatin and etoposide chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Olaparib inhibits DNA repair in tumor cells while durvalumab helps the immune system attack cancer. The study aims to see if this combo can improve outcomes for these patients.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Treatment (chemo-immunotherapy, radiation therapy) Experimental Treatment 5 Interventions

See detailed description.

Carboplatin is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:

Approved in United States as Paraplatin for:

• Ovarian cancer
• Testicular cancer
• Lung cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Brain cancer

Approved in European Union as Carboplatin for:

• Ovarian cancer
• Small cell lung cancer

Approved in Canada as Carboplatin for:

• Ovarian cancer
• Small cell lung cancer
• Testicular cancer

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,107

Recruited

1,813,000+

AstraZeneca

Industry Sponsor

Trials

4,491

Recruited

290,540,000+

Sir Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Dr. Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology

Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Medical Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials

14,080

Recruited

41,180,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

The DUART trial is a Phase II study investigating the safety and tolerability of durvalumab in patients with unresectable, stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who cannot undergo chemotherapy due to poor performance status or other health issues.

This study aims to evaluate whether durvalumab can improve survival outcomes for these patients compared to the current standard of care, which is radiotherapy alone, based on promising results from the PACIFIC trial.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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DUART: durvalumab after radiotherapy in patients with unresectable, stage III NSCLC who are ineligible for chemotherapy. Filippi, AR., Dziadziuszko, R., García Campelo, MR., et al.[2022]

Olaparib (Lynparza) is approved for treating adult patients with high-risk early breast cancer that has a germline BRCA mutation, following chemotherapy treatment.

This approval highlights Olaparib's role as an adjuvant therapy, which means it is used after initial treatments to help prevent cancer recurrence.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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New Adjuvant Treatment for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer. Aschenbrenner, DS.[2022]

In the CASPIAN study involving 805 patients with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), the combination of durvalumab and platinum-etoposide significantly improved overall survival compared to platinum-etoposide alone, with a median survival of 12.9 months versus 10.5 months.

However, adding tremelimumab to durvalumab and platinum-etoposide did not provide a significant survival benefit, indicating that durvalumab plus platinum-etoposide should be considered the new standard of care for first-line treatment of ES-SCLC.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Durvalumab, with or without tremelimumab, plus platinum-etoposide versus platinum-etoposide alone in first-line treatment of extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (CASPIAN): updated results from a randomised, controlled, open-label, phase 3 trial. Goldman, JW., Dvorkin, M., Chen, Y., et al.[2021]

The KEYLYNK-012 study is a phase III clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of pembrolizumab combined with chemoradiotherapy in patients with stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), involving participants aged 18 and older with unresectable disease.

This study aims to determine if the addition of pembrolizumab, with or without olaparib, improves progression-free survival and overall survival compared to standard concurrent chemoradiotherapy, with enrollment ongoing at around 190 sites.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Rationale and Design of the Phase III KEYLYNK-012 Study of Pembrolizumab and Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Pembrolizumab With or Without Olaparib for Stage III Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Jabbour, SK., Cho, BC., Bria, E., et al.[2022]

Durvalumab, a PD-L1 inhibitor, has been shown to be safe for patients with various solid tumors, with common side effects including pruritus and fatigue, based on a meta-analysis of 17 studies involving 1,529 patients.

Higher levels of PD-L1 expression in tumors are linked to better treatment responses to durvalumab, indicating that PD-L1 could serve as a useful biomarker for predicting the drug's efficacy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Safety and efficacy of durvalumab (MEDI4736) in various solid tumors. Yang, H., Shen, K., Zhu, C., et al.[2022]

In a study of 40 patients with relapsed small cell lung cancer, the combination of olaparib and durvalumab showed a 12-week disease control rate of 28.9%, indicating some effectiveness, although it fell short of the target of 60%.

The treatment was generally well-tolerated, with adverse events like anemia, nausea, and fatigue being common, and 80% of patients experienced grade 3 or higher adverse events, suggesting that while the combination is safe, careful monitoring is necessary.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Olaparib and durvalumab in patients with relapsed small cell lung cancer (MEDIOLA): An open-label, multicenter, phase 1/2, basket study. Krebs, MG., Delord, JP., Jeffry Evans, TR., et al.[2023]

In the phase III CASPIAN study, the combination of durvalumab with etoposide and either cisplatin or carboplatin significantly improved overall survival in patients with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer compared to etoposide plus platinum alone.

Patient-reported outcomes showed that the addition of durvalumab not only maintained quality of life but also delayed the worsening of key symptoms like appetite loss, cough, and fatigue, indicating a beneficial impact on patients' overall well-being.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Patient-reported outcomes with first-line durvalumab plus platinum-etoposide versus platinum-etoposide in extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (CASPIAN): a randomized, controlled, open-label, phase III study. Goldman, JW., Garassino, MC., Chen, Y., et al.[2021]

In a study of 120 ovarian cancer patients, the combination of olaparib with paclitaxel and carboplatin significantly improved the objective remission rate and disease control rate compared to the standard treatment with paclitaxel and carboplatin alone.

The addition of olaparib also resulted in lower levels of tumor markers and a reduced rate of tumor metastasis after one year, all without increasing the incidence of adverse effects.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Olaparib and paclitaxel in combination with carboplatin in treatment of ovarian cancer: influence on disease control. Zhang, H., Zhang, Y.[2022]

The combination of olaparib and carboplatin was found to be safe and effective in treating breast and ovarian cancer in patients with germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, with 50% of patients showing a partial response and one patient achieving a complete response.

Proteomic analysis indicated that high levels of FOXO3a expression before treatment may predict a better response to the therapy, suggesting a potential biomarker for future studies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Phase I/Ib study of olaparib and carboplatin in BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation-associated breast or ovarian cancer with biomarker analyses. Lee, JM., Hays, JL., Annunziata, CM., et al.[2022]

In a study involving 24 patients with advanced cancer, the combination of olaparib tablets (75 mg BID) and carboplatin (AUC 4 mg*min/mL) was found to be a feasible and tolerable treatment regimen, with 56% of patients showing a partial response after two cycles.

The maximum tolerable dose (MTD) was established at olaparib 75 mg BID, and significant reductions in ADP-ribose levels (98.7%) were observed, indicating effective target engagement and potential therapeutic action.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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A Phase I dose-escalation study of two cycles carboplatin-olaparib followed by olaparib monotherapy in patients with advanced cancer. Geenen, JJJ., Dackus, GMHE., Schouten, PC., et al.[2021]

In a study of 21 patients with extensive stage-small cell lung cancer, the combination of olaparib and pembrolizumab resulted in a median progression-free survival of 5.93 months, compared to 3.53 months for pembrolizumab alone, indicating improved efficacy.

The combination therapy also showed a higher objective response rate of 45.5% versus 10.0% for pembrolizumab alone, suggesting that olaparib enhances the effectiveness of pembrolizumab in treating this type of cancer.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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[Efficacy of olaparib combined with pembrolizumab in second-line treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer]. Wu, ZZ., Zhang, SJ., Hu, Y.[2020]

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