TTI-621/TTI-622 + Pembrolizumab for Lymphoma

Recruiting at 2 trial locations

Overseen By Clinical Trials Referral Office

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 2

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Must not be taking: Anticoagulants, Anti-PD-1 agents

Disqualifiers: CNS lymphoma, Cardiac disease, Autoimmune, others

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

Prior Safety Data This treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

Breakthrough Therapy This drug has been fast-tracked for approval by the FDA given its high promise

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 9

Duration: 36 weeks

41 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of TTI-621 (closed to enrollment) or TTI-622 in combination with pembrolizumab in treating patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or that does not respond to treatment (refractory). TTI-621 and TTI-622 are called fusion proteins. A fusion protein includes two specialized proteins that are joined together. In TTI-621 and TTI-622, one of the proteins binds with other proteins found on the surface of certain cells that are part of the immune system. The other protein targets and blocks a protein called CD47. CD47 is present on cancer cells and is used by those cells to hide from the body's immune system. By blocking CD47, TTI-621 and TTI-622 may help the immune system find and destroy cancer cells. Pembrolizumab is a monoclonal antibody directed against human cell surface receptor PD-1 (programmed death-1 or programmed cell death-1) that works by helping the body\'s immune system attack the cancer and may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Giving TTI-621 (closed to enrollment) or TTI-622 in combination with pembrolizumab may kill more cancer cells in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial protocol does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are on glucocorticoid treatment, it must be reduced to a maximum of 10 mg daily in the last 14 days before joining the trial.

Is the combination of TTI-621/TTI-622 and Pembrolizumab safe for humans?

Pembrolizumab, also known as KEYTRUDA, has been used in various clinical trials and is generally well tolerated, with common side effects including fatigue, rash, and thyroid issues. Serious side effects are rare but can include inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis) and other immune-related reactions. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What makes the drug combination of TTI-621/TTI-622 and Pembrolizumab unique for treating lymphoma?

This treatment is unique because it combines pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor that blocks the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, with TTI-621 and TTI-622, which are designed to enhance the immune system's ability to fight cancer. This combination aims to improve outcomes for patients with lymphoma, especially those with limited treatment options. ^{1 3 6 7 8}

Research Team

Stephen M. Ansell, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Eligibility Criteria

Adults with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can join this trial. They must have had prior treatment with an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody and chemotherapy, be in good physical condition, and not have other current cancers or severe diseases. Women of childbearing age need to use effective contraception.

Inclusion Criteria

Negative pregnancy test done =< 3 days prior to registration for persons of childbearing potential

Willing to provide tissue and blood samples for research purposes

Provide informed written consent

Exclusion Criteria

I am HIV positive.

I have or had cancer types other than the one I am seeking treatment for.

I have a long-term infection.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Safety Run-in

Determine the toxicities and identify the recommended phase 2 dose of TTI-622 combined with pembrolizumab

6 weeks

1 visit every 21 days

Treatment

Patients receive pembrolizumab and TTI-622 intravenously every 21 days for up to 12 cycles, with PET/CT scans prior to cycle 3 and every 4 cycles thereafter

36 weeks

1 visit every 21 days

Extended Treatment

If no disease progression after 12 cycles, treatment continues with pembrolizumab and TTI-622 every 21 days for up to 23 cycles

69 weeks

1 visit every 21 days

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment completion

Up to 2 years

Every 6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Pembrolizumab
• TTI-621
• TTI-622

Trial Overview The trial is testing the safety and optimal doses of TTI-621 or TTI-622 combined with pembrolizumab. These fusion proteins may help the immune system detect and destroy cancer cells by blocking a protein called CD47 that cancer cells use to avoid immune detection.

Participant Groups

Group I: Arm B (pembrolizumab, TTI-622) Experimental Treatment 6 Interventions

Patients receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1 of each cycle and TTI-622 IV over 60-90 minutes on day 1 of each cycle. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 12 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo PET/CT scans or CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis prior to cycle 3 and every 4 cycles thereafter. If no disease progression after cycle 12, patients then receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on days 1 of each cycle and TTI-622 IV over 60-90 minutes on day 1 of each cycle. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 23 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Group II: Arm A (pembrolizumab, TTI-621) -- CLOSED TO ACCRUAL 8/16/2024 Experimental Treatment 6 Interventions

Patients receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1 of each cycle and TTI-621 IV over 60-120 minutes on day 1 of each cycle. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 12 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo PET/CT scans or CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis prior to cycle 3 and every 4 cycles thereafter. If no disease progression after cycle 12, patients then receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1 of each cycle and TTI-621 IV over 60 minutes on day 1 of each cycle. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 23 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo PET/CT and/or CT and blood sample collection throughout the study. Patients may undergo biopsy on study.

Pembrolizumab is already approved in United States, European Union, United Kingdom for the following indications:

Approved in United States as KEYTRUDA for:

• Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with PD-L1 CPS ≥1
• Melanoma
• Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
• Urothelial carcinoma
• Colorectal cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Renal cell carcinoma
• Cervical cancer
• Endometrial carcinoma

Approved in European Union as KEYTRUDA for:

• Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with PD-L1 CPS ≥1
• Melanoma
• Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
• Urothelial carcinoma
• Colorectal cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Renal cell carcinoma
• Cervical cancer
• Endometrial carcinoma

Approved in United Kingdom as KEYTRUDA for:

• Untreated metastatic or unresectable recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with PD-L1 CPS ≥1

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,427

Recruited

3,221,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials

14,080

Recruited

41,180,000+

Findings from Research

In a phase II trial involving 15 patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), neoadjuvant treatment with pembrolizumab showed a major pathologic response in 27% of patients, indicating promising antitumor activity before surgery.

The treatment was found to be feasible and safe, with only 33% of patients experiencing moderate adverse events, and no postoperative mortality, suggesting that pembrolizumab does not compromise surgical outcomes.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Neoadjuvant anti-programmed death-1 immunotherapy by pembrolizumab in resectable non-small cell lung cancer: First clinical experience. Eichhorn, F., Klotz, LV., Kriegsmann, M., et al.[2022]

Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) was approved by the FDA for treating unresectable or metastatic melanoma based on two clinical trials involving 1,374 patients, showing significant improvements in overall survival compared to ipilimumab, with hazard ratios indicating a reduced risk of death.

Patients receiving pembrolizumab also experienced significant improvements in progression-free survival, although some immune-mediated adverse reactions like hypothyroidism and pneumonitis were noted, highlighting the importance of monitoring for side effects.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

FDA Approval Summary: Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Patients with Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma. Barone, A., Hazarika, M., Theoret, MR., et al.[2022]

Pembrolizumab, a PD-1 inhibitor, has demonstrated clinical effectiveness in treating various solid tumors, particularly in patients with PD-L1-positive non-small-cell lung cancer and unresectable/metastatic melanoma.

Early-phase trials and ongoing studies are focused on further confirming the clinical benefits of pembrolizumab in thoracic malignancies, highlighting its potential as a significant treatment option in cancer therapy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Pembrolizumab for the treatment of thoracic malignancies: current landscape and future directions. Karim, S., Leighl, N.[2017]

Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) was approved by the FDA for treating advanced melanoma, showing an overall response rate of 24% in a trial of 89 patients, with 86% of responses lasting at least 6 months.

While there are potential immune-mediated side effects, the benefits of prolonged tumor response durations were deemed to outweigh these risks, marking an improvement over existing treatments.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

FDA Approval Summary: Accelerated Approval of Pembrolizumab for Second-Line Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma. Chuk, MK., Chang, JT., Theoret, MR., et al.[2021]

Pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor used for treating non-small cell lung cancer, is generally well tolerated, but can lead to rare immune-mediated adverse effects such as pleuropericarditis, as seen in a case involving a 64-year-old female patient.

The patient was effectively treated with colchicine, furosemide, and methylprednisolone, leading to symptom improvement and a decision to discontinue pembrolizumab, after which she remained asymptomatic for six months, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing potential side effects.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

An unusual case of checkpoint-inhibitor-induced pleuropericarditis. Suarez, ZK., Finke, AC., Hospedales, E., et al.[2023]

A 70-year-old woman developed immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-related myocarditis and new-onset myasthenia gravis (MG) after starting pembrolizumab for metastatic thymic cancer, highlighting potential serious side effects of this treatment.

Despite the adverse effects, the patient showed significant improvement in her metastatic disease after 6 weeks, indicating that pembrolizumab can be effective in reducing tumor burden even in the presence of severe immune-related complications.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Checkpoint inhibitor-induced myocarditis and myasthenia gravis in a recurrent/metastatic thymic carcinoma patient: a case report. Szuchan, C., Elson, L., Alley, E., et al.[2022]

Pembrolizumab, an anti-PD-1 therapy, shows a high objective response rate of 84.5% in patients with refractory or recurrent NK/T-cell lymphoma, indicating its efficacy as a treatment option.

The treatment resulted in a complete response rate of 61.6% and demonstrated good disease-free survival ranging from 2 to 48 months, with low adverse events reported, suggesting a favorable safety profile.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Use of PD-1 blockade in refractory/relapsed natural killer T-cell lymphomas: a systematic review and synthesis of case reports. Rivera-Francia, VM., Failoc-Rojas, VE., Villacorta-Carranza, R., et al.[2023]

In a study of 59 patients with relapsed/refractory extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma treated with pembrolizumab, the overall response rate was 40.7%, with 28.8% achieving a complete response, indicating its potential efficacy as a salvage therapy.

While pembrolizumab showed modest effectiveness, it was associated with some grade 3 or 4 adverse events in 20.3% of patients, with neutropenia being the most common, suggesting that while it can be beneficial, monitoring for side effects is important.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Pembrolizumab for Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Extranodal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma in Korea. Lee, JY., Kwon, JH., Hur, JY., et al.[2023]

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