Repotrectinib + Chemotherapy for Cancer

Overseen By Emily Slotkin, MD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1 & 2

Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Must not be taking: CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers

Disqualifiers: Bone marrow disease, Pregnancy, Infections, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

77 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests the safety and effectiveness of a new treatment, repotrectinib (a targeted cancer therapy), combined with chemotherapy drugs irinotecan and temozolomide, for children and young adults with advanced or spreading solid tumors. Researchers aim to find the highest dose of repotrectinib that causes only mild side effects. Participants will help determine how the body processes the new drug and its potential to fight cancer. This trial may suit those who have tried other cancer treatments without success and have solid tumors that continue to grow.

As a Phase 1 trial, the research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants a chance to be among the first to receive this new therapy.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial protocol does not specify if you must stop taking your current medications, but it does mention that you cannot use drugs that are strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers. It's best to discuss your current medications with the study team to see if any adjustments are needed.

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

Studies have shown that repotrectinib, the main treatment in this trial, is generally well-tolerated in patients aged 12 and older, meaning most did not experience serious side effects. However, its safety in children under 12 remains uncertain.

Research indicates that the chemotherapy drugs irinotecan and temozolomide are usually well-tolerated in children. In past studies, most children did not experience serious side effects when taking these drugs together.

Overall, while repotrectinib appears promising for older children, less is known about its safety for younger ones. However, irinotecan and temozolomide have been used safely in children in other studies. Participants should discuss any concerns with their healthcare provider. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?

Researchers are excited about Repotrectinib because it targets cancer cells in a unique way compared to standard treatments, which typically involve chemotherapy alone. Repotrectinib is a targeted therapy that works by inhibiting a specific enzyme called TRK, ROS1, or ALK, which can drive cancer growth. This precision approach aims to attack cancer cells more effectively and potentially reduce side effects by sparing healthy cells. Additionally, Repotrectinib is being tested in combination with chemotherapy, which could enhance its effectiveness and offer new hope for conditions like neuroblastoma, DSRCT, and DIPG, where treatment options are currently limited. Overall, this combination of targeted therapy with traditional chemotherapy is what sets it apart and fuels optimism among researchers.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for advanced/metastatic solid tumors?

Research shows that repotrectinib can block certain cancer signals, particularly in neuroblastoma, a cancer often found in children. Earlier studies demonstrated that repotrectinib can slow tumor growth and improve outcomes in models of this disease. In this trial, some participants will receive repotrectinib combined with chemotherapy drugs like irinotecan and temozolomide. This combination has shown promise in enhancing cancer treatment effectiveness. Specifically, irinotecan and temozolomide have successfully treated neuroblastoma, with at least 19% of patients experiencing tumor size reduction in some cases. This combination therapy could be a good option for those with advanced or spreading solid tumors. ^{1 2 3 6 7}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Emily Slotkin, MD

Principal Investigator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for children and young adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors who have not responded to standard therapy. They must have a certain level of physical ability, no severe infections, and meet specific blood count and organ function criteria. Pregnant individuals or those on strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

My condition meets the specific criteria for this study.

I have recovered from side effects of my previous cancer treatments.

My brain tumor does not affect my daily activities much.

Exclusion Criteria

My condition worsened while I was being treated with irinotecan/temozolomide.

My neuroblastoma is only in my bone marrow and confirmed by a specific test.

Concurrent participation in another therapeutic clinical trial

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment Phase 1

Part A: TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) is administered orally once daily for 14 days, then increased to twice daily, with chemotherapy. Dose escalation follows a 'rolling 6' design.

8 weeks

Treatment Phase 2

Phase 2: Patients are treated at the recommended phase 2 dose of TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) plus chemotherapy, determined in Phase 1.

1 year

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

8 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Irinotecan and Temozolomide
• Repotrectinib

Trial Overview Researchers are testing the safety of repotrectinib combined with chemotherapy drugs irinotecan and temozolomide. The goal is to find the highest dose with minimal side effects, then see if it's effective against these types of cancers in youths.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Phase II, Molecularly defined DSRCT Cohort Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Phase II, Molecularly defined DSRCT Cohort. Participants will be treated with the recommended phase 2 dose of TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) + chemotherapy determined in Phase 1

Group II: Phase II, Exploratory Cohort Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Phase II, Exploratory Cohort. Participants will be treated with the recommended phase 2 dose of TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) + chemotherapy determined in Phase 1

Group III: Phase II, DIPG Cohort Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Patients with DIPG will enroll in cohort 4 and receive TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) monotherapy at the pediatric recommended phase 2 dose

Group IV: Phase II, ALK-mutated neuroblastoma Cohort (THIS IS CLOSED) Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Phase II, ALK-mutated neuroblastoma Cohort. Participants will be treated with the recommended phase 2 dose of TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) + chemotherapy determined in Phase 1

Group V: Phase I portion Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Phase 1: Part A : TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) will be given orally (without regard to food) once daily for 14 days, then increased to twice daily for remainder of cycles and concurrently administered with chemotherapy backbone described below. For patients less than 12 years old or less than 40kg, adult equivalent dosing (AED) will be used. Approximately 4-24 pediatric subjects will be enrolled into 2-4 dose levels (pending if DL-1 or DL-1b are utilized), with maximum of 6 subjects per dose level according to the 'rolling 6' design. Starting dose of TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) will begin at dose level (DL) 1. Part B (combination therapy; patients less than 12 years old or ≤ 50kg): For 6 additional patients, a safety run-in will be conducted with TPX-0005 (Repotrectinib) and chemotherapy.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,998

Recruited

602,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

A new biomarker, aprataxin (APTX), has been identified that correlates with the sensitivity of colorectal cancer cells to irinotecan, suggesting it could help predict which patients are likely to respond to this treatment.

In a study of 135 colorectal cancer patients, those with low levels of aprataxin in their tumors had significantly longer progression-free and overall survival compared to those with high aprataxin levels, indicating that aprataxin levels could guide treatment decisions.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Aprataxin tumor levels predict response of colorectal cancer patients to irinotecan-based treatment. Dopeso, H., Mateo-Lozano, S., Elez, E., et al.[2018]

In a study involving 335 tumor specimens from patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, the advanced colorectal cancer subtype (aCRCS) was identified as a potential biomarker to help decide whether to use oxaliplatin (OX) or irinotecan (IRI) as the first-line treatment.

Patients classified as aCRCS A1 + B1 showed significantly better progression-free survival (PFS) with IRI compared to OX, indicating that nearly 47% of these patients respond well to IRI, while only about 18.5% of aCRCS B2 patients responded well to OX.

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Advanced colorectal cancer subtypes (aCRCS) help select oxaliplatin-based or irinotecan-based therapy for colorectal cancer. Takahashi, S., Sakamoto, Y., Denda, T., et al.[2021]

In a phase II trial involving 48 patients with untreated advanced colorectal cancer, the combination of irinotecan and raltitrexed showed an overall response rate of 27%, with a median duration of response of 10 months.

Despite its activity, the treatment was associated with significant side effects, including grade III-IV diarrhea and neutropenia, leading to a dose reduction and highlighting the need for careful patient selection.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Phase II trial of irinotecan and raltitrexed in chemotherapy-naive advanced colorectal cancer. Chiara, S., Nobile, MT., Tomasello, L., et al.[2018]

In a study involving 45 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, the combination of regorafenib with standard chemotherapy showed acceptable tolerability, with most adverse events being manageable, particularly neutropenia and leukopenia.

Out of the patients treated, 33 achieved disease control (either partial response or stable disease) for a median duration of 126 days, indicating that regorafenib can enhance treatment effectiveness when combined with chemotherapy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Regorafenib in combination with FOLFOX or FOLFIRI as first- or second-line treatment of colorectal cancer: results of a multicenter, phase Ib study. Schultheis, B., Folprecht, G., Kuhlmann, J., et al.[2021]

Irinotecan has been shown to significantly prolong survival in patients with 5-FU-resistant colorectal cancer compared to best supportive care or 5-FU-based chemotherapy, based on Phase III studies.

Combining irinotecan with other treatments, such as raltitrexed or oral fluoropyrimidines, has shown promising results in terms of safety and efficacy, with response rates exceeding 30% and median survival benefits in various cancer types.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Clinical advances with topoisomerase I inhibitors in gastrointestinal malignancies. Armand, JP., Cunningham, D., van Cutsem, E., et al.[2019]

In a study of 158 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, specific genetic variations (SNPs) in the ABCB1 gene were found to significantly predict the risk of severe adverse reactions to irinotecan, a common chemotherapy drug.

Genotyping these ABCB1 variants can help identify patients at higher risk for hematological and overall toxicity, potentially allowing for better management of treatment and improved patient quality of life.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Clinical utility of ABCB1 genotyping for preventing toxicity in treatment with irinotecan. Salvador-Martín, S., García-González, X., García, MI., et al.[2019]

Regorafenib, an oral multikinase inhibitor, significantly improves progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with chemorefractory metastatic colorectal cancer, making it a valuable treatment option.

This study highlights the potential of using PD-L1 expression on circulating tumor cells as a predictive biomarker for response to regorafenib, suggesting that monitoring this biomarker could help tailor more effective, individualized treatment plans for patients.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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PD-L1 Expression on Circulating Tumour Cells May Be Predictive of Response to Regorafenib in Patients Diagnosed with Chemorefractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Raimondi, L., Raimondi, FM., Di Benedetto, L., et al.[2021]

New treatments like regorafenib and TAS-102 have been shown to improve progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with heavily pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer, leading to their approval in the U.S. and globally.

The study highlights the importance of evaluating both the benefits and toxicities of these new agents, as they are used after standard chemotherapy and targeted therapies in patients with RAS wild-type tumors.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Single-Agent Therapies After Standard Combination Regimens. Chokshi, S., Hochster, HS.[2020]

In a study of 36 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the combination of irinotecan and cisplatin showed a partial response rate of 22.9% and a stable disease rate of 60%, indicating its efficacy in this patient population.

The treatment was associated with manageable adverse events, with grade III/IV side effects occurring in a minority of patients, including neutropenia (16.7%) and alopecia (13.9%), suggesting that the regimen is tolerable for patients.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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[Irinotecan plus cisplatin for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer]. Zhang, XR., Zhu, YZ., Xiu, QY., et al.[2018]

The study identified DCR1 promoter hypermethylation as a potential predictive biomarker for the effectiveness of irinotecan combined with capecitabine in metastatic colorectal cancer, showing that patients with unmethylated DCR1 had significantly better outcomes.

However, the results could not be replicated in an external validation set for irinotecan combined with 5FU, highlighting the need for further clinical evaluation of biomarkers across different treatment regimens.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Decoy receptor 1 (DCR1) promoter hypermethylation and response to irinotecan in metastatic colorectal cancer. Bosch, LJW., Trooskens, G., Snaebjornsson, P., et al.[2019]

In a study of 41 patients with heavily treated metastatic colorectal cancer, the combination of regorafenib and dose-escalated irinotecan (FOLFIRI) showed a disease control rate of 58.5%, with median progression-free survival of 6.0 months and overall survival of 12.0 months, indicating promising efficacy.

KRAS mutations and positive EGFR expression were associated with poorer outcomes, while left-sided tumors were linked to better survival rates, suggesting that tumor sidedness could be an important factor in predicting treatment response to this combination therapy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Oncologic Outcomes in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer with Regorafenib with FOLFIRI as a Third- or Fourth-Line Setting. Ma, CJ., Huang, CW., Chang, TK., et al.[2023]

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combination treatment of dose-adjusted regorafenib and FOLFIRI in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), focusing on progression-free survival as the primary endpoint.

By adjusting the doses of regorafenib and irinotecan based on individual genetic factors, the study seeks to reduce treatment-related adverse events, making the combination therapy more tolerable for patients.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Regorafenib plus FOLFIRI with irinotecan dose escalated according to uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase 1A1genotyping in previous treated metastatic colorectal cancer patients:study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Ma, CJ., Chang, TK., Tsai, HL., et al.[2020]

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