Sacituzumab Govitecan for Bladder Cancer

(TROPHY U-01 Trial)

Recruiting at 161 trial locations

Overseen By Gilead Clinical Study Information Center

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 2

Sponsor: Gilead Sciences

Must not be taking: Immunosuppressants, Corticosteroids

Disqualifiers: Active malignancy, Hepatitis B/C, 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

Approved in 3 Jurisdictions This treatment is already approved in other countries

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

Duration: Up to 6 cycles (approximately 18 weeks)

827 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests the effectiveness of sacituzumab govitecan alone and in combination with other treatments for metastatic urothelial cancer, a type of bladder cancer that has spread. Researchers aim to determine if these treatments can shrink tumors and enhance patient safety. The trial includes multiple groups to evaluate different combinations of sacituzumab govitecan with other drugs. Individuals who have experienced bladder cancer progression after specific treatments and meet certain health criteria may qualify. As a Phase 2 trial, the research focuses on assessing the treatment's effectiveness in an initial, smaller group of participants.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are on certain treatments like anti-cancer monoclonal antibodies, you may need to wait 4 weeks before starting the trial. It's best to discuss your specific medications with the trial team.

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

Research has shown that sacituzumab govitecan is generally well-tolerated by patients with advanced bladder cancer. In earlier studies, the most common side effects included nausea, tiredness, and diarrhea, which were usually manageable with standard treatments. Serious side effects were less common but included low blood cell counts, increasing the risk of infection or bleeding. An independent committee regularly reviewed safety data to control the treatment's risks.

When combined with pembrolizumab, another cancer treatment, early results showed similar safety, though some patients experienced increased tiredness and low blood cell counts.

In trials with sacituzumab govitecan combined with cisplatin and avelumab, safety was also closely monitored. Some patients experienced low blood counts and tiredness, similar to other cancer treatments.

Overall, sacituzumab govitecan has a manageable safety profile, with most side effects being mild to moderate and treatable. This suggests the treatment is relatively safe for people with bladder cancer, although individual experiences may vary. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?

Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy stands out because it combines an antibody with a chemotherapy agent, specifically targeting cancer cells while delivering chemotherapy directly to them. This targeted approach is different from standard chemotherapy options like cisplatin and gemcitabine, which affect both healthy and cancerous cells. Researchers are excited about sacituzumab govitecan-hziy because it offers a more precise attack on urothelial cancer cells, potentially leading to fewer side effects and improved effectiveness compared to traditional treatments. Additionally, when combined with other immunotherapy drugs like pembrolizumab or avelumab, it may enhance the body's immune response against cancer, providing a multi-faceted approach to treatment.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for metastatic urothelial cancer?

Previous studies have shown varying effectiveness of sacituzumab govitecan in treating advanced bladder cancer. One study found that 27% of patients responded to the treatment, with responses lasting an average of 7.2 months and patients living an average of 10.9 months after starting treatment. However, some research suggests it did not significantly improve survival or delay cancer progression compared to treatments like taxanes or vinflunine. In this trial, participants in different arms will receive sacituzumab govitecan alone or with other drugs. For instance, one arm will test sacituzumab govitecan combined with pembrolizumab, which has shown promising results in previous studies, with 44.4% of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer achieving a complete response. Other arms will explore combinations with drugs like cisplatin, avelumab, and zimberelimab, which have shown potential in early studies, though information on their effectiveness remains limited. ^{2 3 6 7 8}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Gilead Study Director

Principal Investigator

Gilead Sciences

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Adults with advanced urothelial cancer, who have specific treatment histories and performance status. They must have adequate organ function and a life expectancy of at least 3 months. Pregnant or lactating women, individuals with active second cancers, certain recent treatments, autoimmune diseases requiring systemic treatment in the past two years, known hepatitis B/C infection or CNS metastases are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.

Individuals meeting specific criteria for Cohorts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as detailed below

My cancer is confirmed to be urothelial cancer.

Exclusion Criteria

I haven't had a live vaccine in the last 30 days and don't have lung disease.

Has known active Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C

I have other health or mental health conditions.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive sacituzumab govitecan-hziy monotherapy or in combination with other agents in 21-day cycles

Up to 6 cycles (approximately 18 weeks)

Visits on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle

Maintenance Therapy

Participants who have not progressed may continue with maintenance therapy with agents like avelumab or zimberelimab

Until progression or unacceptable toxicity

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

Up to 2 years after the last dose

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Avelumab
• Carboplatin
• Domvanalimab
• Gemcitabine
• Pembrolizumab
• Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy
• Zimberelimab

Trial Overview

The trial is testing Sacituzumab Govitecan alone and combined with other drugs like Domvanalimab and Pembrolizumab for effectiveness and safety in treating metastatic urothelial cancer. Participants will be grouped based on their previous treatments to receive these therapies.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Cohort 7 (Phase 2: Arm 3): Optional Dose Optimization SG + EV + ZIM Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Upon completion of the Cohort 7 dose-expansion phase, participants will receive SG IV at 1 dose level below the RP2D in combination with EV 1.25 mg/kg IV and ZIM 360 mg IV.

Group II: Cohort 7 (Phase 2: Arm 2): EV + ZIM Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Upon completion of the Cohort 7 dose-expansion phase, participants will receive EV 1.25 mg/kg IV and ZIM 360 mg IV.

Group III: Cohort 7 (Phase 2: Arm 1): SG + EV + ZIM Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Upon completion of the Cohort 7 dose-expansion phase, participants will receive SG IV at the RP2D in combination with EV IV at the RP2D, and ZIM 360 mg IV until PD, unacceptable toxicity, or loss of clinical benefit.

Group IV: Cohort 7 (Phase 1: Safety Lad-in and Dose Expansion): SG + Enfortumab Vedotin (EV) + ZIM Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

In the safety lead-in phase, participants will receive a starting dose level of SG 7.5 mg/kg IV and starting dose level of EV 1.25 mg/kg IV will be administered on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle and ZIM 360 mg IV will be administered on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. In dose-expansion, participants will receive SG IV and EV IV at the RP2Ds on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle and ZIM 360 mg IV on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.

Group V: Cohort 6 (Arm 4): Carboplatin (CARBO) + Gemcitabine (GEM) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Upon completion of the safety lead-in, participants in Cohort 6 will be randomized and CARBO in combination with GEM will be administered in cisplatin-ineligible participants who have never received therapy in the metastatic setting or for unresectable locally advanced disease. Participants without disease progression as assessed by the investigator after completion of 4 to 6 cycles of therapy may continue with maintenance therapy (avelumab 800 mg every 2 weeks) until loss of clinical benefit.

Group VI: Cohort 6 (Arm 3): SG + ZIM + Domvanalimab (DOM) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Upon completion of the safety lead-in, participants in Cohort 6 will be randomized and SG in combination with ZIM and DOM will be administered in cisplatin-ineligible participants who have never received therapy in the metastatic setting or for unresectable locally advanced disease.

Group VII: Cohort 6 (Arm 2): SG + ZIM Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Upon completion of the safety lead-in, participants in Cohort 6 will be randomized and SG in combination with ZIM will be administered in cisplatin-ineligible participants who have never received therapy in the metastatic setting or for unresectable locally advanced disease. The standard approved dose of SG will be used in combination with ZIM. Treatment may be discontinued at any time, but participants will continue to be followed for tumor response until progression is documented or alternate therapy is initiated. If participants discontinue therapy before evidence of radiologic progression, imaging should continue until radiologic progression is documented, if feasible.

Group VIII: Cohort 6 (Arm 1): SG Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Upon completion of the safety lead-in, participants in Cohort 6 will be randomized and SG will be administered in cisplatin-ineligible participants who have never received therapy in the metastatic setting or for unresectable locally advanced disease. Treatment may be discontinued at any time, but participants will continue to be followed for tumor response until progression is documented, and alternate therapy is initiated. If participants discontinue therapy before evidence of radiologic progression, imaging should continue until radiologic progression is documented, if feasible.

Group IX: Cohort 5 (Arm 3): ZIM Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants in Cohort 5 will have completed 4 to 6 cycles of gemcitabine (GEM) + cisplatin therapy without PD prior to study entry. The safety lead-in will be conducted, in 6 to 8 participants (treated with SG 10 mg/kg IV on Day 1 and Day 8 of a 21-day cycle + ZIM 360 mg IV every 3 weeks on a 21-day cycle). Upon completion of the safety lead-in, participants will be randomized to receive ZIM 360 mg IV Q3W (Day 1 of a 21-day cycle) until PD, unacceptable toxicity, or loss of clinical benefit.

Group X: Cohort 5 (Arm 2): Avelumab Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants in Cohort 5 will have completed 4 to 6 cycles of gemcitabine (GEM) + cisplatin therapy without PD prior to study entry. The safety lead-in will be conducted, in 6 to 8 participants (treated with SG 10 mg/kg IV on Day 1 and Day 8 of a 21-day cycle + ZIM 360 mg IV every 3 weeks on a 21-day cycle). Upon completion of the safety lead-in, participants will be randomized to receive avelumab 800 mg IV every 2 weeks (Q2W) until PD, unacceptable toxicity, or loss of clinical benefit.

Group XI: Cohort 5 (Arm 1): SG + ZIM Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants in Cohort 5 will have completed 4 to 6 cycles of gemcitabine (GEM) + cisplatin therapy without PD prior to study entry. The safety lead-in will be conducted, in 6 to 8 participants (treated with SG 10 mg/kg IV on Day 1 and Day 8 of a 21-day cycle + ZIM 360 mg IV every 3 weeks on a 21-day cycle). Upon completion of the safety lead-in, participants will receive SG 10 mg/kg IV on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle followed by ZIM 360 mg IV, every 3 weeks (Q3W) (Day 1 of a 21-day cycle) until PD, unacceptable toxicity, or loss of clinical benefit. participants who must discontinue 1 agent may continue the other until PD, unacceptable toxicity, or loss of clinical benefit.

Group XII: Cohort 4: SG + Cisplatin + Zimberelimab (ZIM) (Dose Expansion Phase) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants with UC who have never received therapy with platinum in the metastatic setting or for unresectable locally advanced disease will first receive cisplatin (either at 70 mg/m\^2 on Day 1 of a 21-day cycle or at a split dose of 35 mg/m\^2 on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle with a maximum body surface area of 2) and sacituzumab govitecan-hziy with maximum dose of 10 mg/kg intravenously on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle for up to 6 cycles. If premature termination of 1 agent occurs due to toxicity, the other agent may be continued to complete up to 6 cycles of therapy. For participants who have not progressed, maintenance therapy will begin with infusions of sacituzumab govitecan-hziy 10 mg/kg on Days 1 and 8 every 21 days and zimberelimab 360 mg every 3 weeks (Day 1 of a 21-day cycle).

Group XIII: Cohort 4: SG + Cisplatin + Avelumab (Dose Escalation Phase) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants with UC who have never received therapy with platinum in the metastatic setting or for unresectable locally advanced disease will first receive cisplatin (either at 70 mg/m\^2 on Day 1 of a 21-day cycle or at a split dose of 35 mg/m\^2 on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle with a maximum body surface area of 2) and sacituzumab govitecan-hziy with maximum dose of 10 mg/kg intravenously on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle for up to 6 cycles. Based on DLTs observed, two additional lower doses may be tested to determine RP2D of sacituzumab govitecan-hziy in combination with cisplatin. If premature termination of 1 agent occurs due to toxicity, the other agent may be continued to complete up to 6 cycles of therapy. For participants who have not progressed, maintenance therapy will begin with infusions of avelumab 800 mg every 2 weeks beginning on Cycle 1, Day 1 and every 2 weeks thereafter and sacituzumab govitecan-hziy 10 mg/kg on Days 1 and 8 every 21 days.

Group XIV: Cohort 3: SG + Pembrolizumab Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants who have had progression or recurrence of UC following a platinum-containing regimen in the metastatic setting, or progression or recurrence of UC within 12 months of completion of platinum-based therapy as neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy will receive SG 10 mg/kg intravenously on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle and pembrolizumab at the standard approved dose (200 mg) only on Day 1 of a 21-day cycle. Lower doses of SG may be tested based on dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) observed to determine the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of SG in combination with pembrolizumab.

Group XV: Cohort 2: SG Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants with UC who are ineligible for platinum-based therapy and failed therapy with previous immune CPI therapy will receive SG 10 mg/kg intravenously on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle.

Group XVI: Cohort 1: Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy (SG) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants with urothelial cancer (UC) previously treated with platinum-based and/or checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) will receive SG 10 mg/kg intravenously (IV) on Days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle.

Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:

Approved in United States as Trodelvy for:

• Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
• Metastatic urothelial cancer
• Metastatic hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer

Approved in European Union as Trodelvy for:

• Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer

Approved in Canada as Trodelvy for:

• Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Gilead Sciences

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,150

Recruited

878,000+

Daniel O'Day

Gilead Sciences

Chief Executive Officer since 2019

MBA from Columbia University

Dietmar Berger

Gilead Sciences

Chief Medical Officer

MD and PhD from Albert-Ludwigs University School of Medicine

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Industry Sponsor

Trials

449

Recruited

122,000+

Danny Bar-Zohar

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Chief Medical Officer since 2022

MD

Belén Garijo

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Chief Executive Officer since 2021

MD

Published Research Related to This Trial

A total of 1,884 adverse event reports related to sacituzumab govitecan were analyzed, identifying 114 adverse event signals, with most occurring within 30 days of treatment initiation, highlighting the importance of monitoring for early reactions.

Risk factors for hospitalization due to adverse events included being male and experiencing conditions like colitis, febrile neutropenia, and sepsis, indicating specific patient profiles that may require closer observation during treatment.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Postmarketing safety of Sacituzumab govitecan: a pharmacovigilance study based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS). Li, X., Zhang, L., Hu, S., et al.[2023]

Sacituzumab govitecan, an antibody-drug conjugate targeting Trop-2, showed promising therapeutic activity in a phase I trial with 25 patients suffering from various metastatic solid cancers, achieving partial responses in two patients and stable disease in 16 others.

The maximum tolerated dose was determined to be 12 mg/kg for the first cycle, with lower doses (8 and 10 mg/kg) being safer for extended treatment, leading to acceptable toxicity levels and disease control for up to 36 weeks.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

First-in-Human Trial of a Novel Anti-Trop-2 Antibody-SN-38 Conjugate, Sacituzumab Govitecan, for the Treatment of Diverse Metastatic Solid Tumors. Starodub, AN., Ocean, AJ., Shah, MA., et al.[2022]

Sacituzumab govitecan is an antibody-drug conjugate that targets Trop-2 and delivers a topoisomerase I inhibitor, showing promise in treating metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) after at least two prior therapies.

In April 2020, it received accelerated approval in the USA for mTNBC, and it is currently undergoing further clinical trials for various cancers, indicating its potential as a versatile treatment option.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sacituzumab Govitecan: First Approval. Syed, YY.[2021]

Enfortumab vedotin and sacituzumab govitecan are novel antibody-drug conjugates that improve treatment options for patients with advanced bladder cancer after they have received platinum-based therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors, with enfortumab vedotin showing improved overall survival.

Sacituzumab govitecan has a 27% response rate in treating advanced bladder cancer, highlighting its potential effectiveness, but careful consideration of the safety profiles of both agents is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The role of enfortumab vedotin and sacituzumab govitecan in treatment of advanced bladder cancer. Hanna, KS., Larson, S., Nguyen, J., et al.[2022]

Sacituzumab govitecan (SG) is an effective treatment for locally advanced and metastatic urothelial cancer, showing a 27% objective response rate in the TROPHY-U-01 phase II trial.

While SG has common side effects like diarrhea and neutropenia, these can be managed with supportive care, and it has received accelerated approval for patients who have previously undergone platinum-based chemotherapy and PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor treatments.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Current and emerging role of sacituzumab govitecan in the management of urothelial carcinoma. Mathew Thomas, V., Tripathi, N., Agarwal, N., et al.[2022]

In a phase II study involving 113 patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who had previously progressed on platinum-based chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitors, sacituzumab govitecan (SG) demonstrated an objective response rate of 27%, indicating significant efficacy in this difficult-to-treat population.

SG was associated with a manageable safety profile, with the most common severe side effects being neutropenia (35%) and diarrhea (10%), leading to a 6% discontinuation rate due to treatment-related adverse events.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

TROPHY-U-01: A Phase II Open-Label Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan in Patients With Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma Progressing After Platinum-Based Chemotherapy and Checkpoint Inhibitors. Tagawa, ST., Balar, AV., Petrylak, DP., et al.[2022]

In a phase I trial involving 23 patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma, the combination of sacituzumab govitecan (SG) and enfortumab vedotin (EV) demonstrated a high objective response rate of 70%, with three patients achieving complete responses.

The study identified a safe dose for further testing, with 78% of patients experiencing grade ≥3 adverse events, indicating that while the treatment is effective, careful monitoring for side effects is necessary.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Double Antibody Drug Conjugate (DAD) phase I trial: sacituzumab govitecan plus enfortumab vedotin for metastatic urothelial carcinoma. McGregor, BA., Sonpavde, GP., Kwak, L., et al.[2023]

Sacituzumab govitecan is an antibody-drug conjugate that targets Trop-2 and has shown a 33.3% overall response rate in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) who have received at least two prior therapies, based on a phase I/II study with 108 participants.

The treatment has a median duration of response of 7.7 months, and while it is generally well-tolerated, common side effects include nausea, neutropenia, and fatigue, indicating a need for monitoring during treatment.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy: An Antibody-Drug Conjugate for the Treatment of Refractory, Metastatic, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Seligson, JM., Patron, AM., Berger, MJ., et al.[2021]

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