Cabozantinib and Panitumumab to Treat KRAS Wild-Type Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

MET Amplification Screening Test Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically and/or cytologically confirmed and radiographically measurable KRAS
wild-type adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum that is metastatic and/ or
unresectable. Subjects must have been treated with a fluoropyrimidine (e.g.,
5-fluorouracil or capecitabine), oxaliplatin, irinotecan and bevacizumab or have
contraindication to such treatment.

2. Prior treatment with anti-EGFR therapy (either panitumumab or cetuximab).

3. At least one site of disease that is measurable by RECIST (version 1.1) criteria that
has not been previously irradiated; if the patient has had previous radiation to the
target lesion(s), there must be evidence of progression since the radiation.

4. Age ≥ 18 years.

5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, 1, or 2.

6. Life expectancy greater than 3 months.

7. Capable of understanding and complying with the protocol requirements and has signed
the informed consent document.

8. Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below:

Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,000/μl without colony stimulating factor support

Platelets ≥ 75,000/μl

Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL

AST/ALT ≤ 3 X upper limit of normal (ULN)

Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 X upper limit of normal (ULN)

Serum albumin ≥ 2.5 g/dL

MET Amplification Screening Test Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of or known history of brain/ CNS tumor or metastases.

2. KRAS exon 2 (codons 12 or 13) mutation detected in tumor tissue specimen.

3. Concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled medical conditions which may compromise
participation in the study, including impaired heart function or clinically
significant heart disease.

4. Concomitant treatment, in therapeutic doses, with anticoagulants such as warfarin or
warfarin-related agents, heparin, thrombin or Factor Xa inhibitors, or antiplatelet
agents (e.g., clopidogrel). Low dose aspirin (≤ 81 mg/day), low-dose warfarin (≤ 1
mg/day), and prophylactic LMWH are permitted.

5. Previously experienced any of the following:

1. clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding within the last 6 months

2. hemoptysis of ≥ 0.5 teaspoon (2.5ml) of red blood within the last 3 months

3. any other signs indicative of pulmonary hemorrhage within the last 3 months

6. Radiographic evidence of cavitating pulmonary lesion(s).

7. Tumor in contact with, invading or encasing any major blood vessels.

8. Evidence of endotracheal or endobronchial tumor.

9. Uncontrolled, significant intercurrent or recent illness including, but not limited
to, the following conditions:

1. Cardiovascular disorders including:

i. Congestive heart failure (CHF): New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III
(moderate) or Class IV (severe) at the time of screening

ii. Any history of congenital long QT syndrome

iii. Any of the following within the last 6 months:

1. unstable angina pectoris

2. clinically-significant cardiac arrhythmias

3. stroke (including TIA, or other ischemic event)

4. myocardial infarction

5. thromboembolic event requiring therapeutic anticoagulation Note: Subjects with a
venous filter (e.g., vena cava filter) are not eligible for this study.

b. Gastrointestinal disorders particularly those associated with a high risk of
perforation or fistula formation including: i. Any of the following within the last 28
days:

1. active peptic ulcer disease

2. active inflammatory bowel disease (including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease),
diverticulitis, cholecystitis, symptomatic cholangitis or appendicitis

3. malabsorption syndrome

ii. Any of the following within the last 6 months:

1. abdominal fistula

2. gastrointestinal perforation

3. bowel obstruction or gastric outlet obstruction

4. intra-abdominal abscess

Note: Complete resolution of an intra-abdominal abscess must be confirmed prior even if the
abscess occurred more that 6 months ago.

c. Other disorders associated with a high risk of fistula formation or wound healing
complications, including percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement within
the last 3 months.

d. History of chronic pancreatitis.

10. Unable to swallow tablets.

11. Evidence within the last 2 years of another malignancy which required systemic
treatment.

12. Known history of HIV seropositivity, hepatitis C virus, acute or chronic active
hepatitis B infection, or other serious chronic infection requiring ongoing treatment.

Main Study Inclusion Criteria:

1. For the Monotherapy MET Amplified cohort only: MET gene amplification by prospective
screening assay from peripheral blood.

2. Histologically and/or cytologically confirmed and radiographically measurable KRAS
wild-type adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum that is metastatic and/ or
unresectable. Subjects must have been treated with a fluoropyrimidine (e.g.,
5-fluorouracil or capecitabine), oxaliplatin, irinotecan and bevacizumab or have
contraindication to such treatment. In addition, for the monotherapy MET Amplified
cohort, must have received prior treatment with anti-EGFR therapy (either panitumumab
or cetuximab).

3. At least one site of disease that is measurable by RECIST (version 1.1) criteria that
has not been previously irradiated; if the patient has had previous radiation to the
target lesion(s), there must be evidence of progression since the radiation.

4. Age ≥ 18 years.

5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.

6. Life expectancy greater than 3 months.

7. Sexually active subjects (men and women) must agree to use medically accepted barrier
methods of contraception (e.g., male or female condom) during the course of the study
and for 4 months after the last dose of study drug(s), even if oral contraceptives are
also used. All subjects of reproductive potential must agree to use both a barrier
method and a second method of birth control during the course of the study and for 4
months after the last dose of study drug(s).

8. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days
before the first dose of study treatment.

9. Capable of understanding and complying with the protocol requirements and has signed
the informed consent document.

10. Adequate organ and marrow function as defined by protocol.

Main Study Exclusion Criteria:

1. Cytotoxic chemotherapy (including investigational cytotoxic chemotherapy) or biologic
agents (e.g., cytokines or antibodies) within 3 weeks, or nitrosoureas/ mitomycin C
within 6 weeks before the first dose of study treatment.

2. Prior treatment with a small molecule kinase inhibitor or a hormonal therapy
(including investigational kinase inhibitors or hormones) within 14 days or five
half-lives of the compound or active metabolites, whichever is longer, before the
first dose of study treatment.

3. For Combination Dose Finding and Combination Expansion cohorts only: History of
hypersensitivity reactions/anaphylaxis attributed to humanized and/or chimeric
monoclonal antibodies or other such proteins. Hypersensitivity reactions that are
clearly related to cetuximab may be permitted at the discretion of the Lead PI.

4. Radionuclide treatment, including yttrium-90 treatment, within 6 weeks of the first
dose of study treatment.

5. Radiation therapy:

a. to the thoracic cavity, abdomen or pelvis within 3 months of the first dose of
study treatment or has ongoing complications or is without complete recovery and
healing from prior radiation therapy b. to bone metastases within 14 days of the first
dose of study treatment c. to any other site(s) within 28 days of the first dose of
study treatment

6. Any other type of investigational agent within 28 days before the first dose of study
treatment.

7. Not recovered to baseline or CTCAE ≤ Grade 1 from toxicity due to all prior therapies
except alopecia, oxaliplatin-related neuropathy, and other non-clinically significant
adverse events.

8. Presence of or known history of brain/ CNS tumor or metastases.

9. KRAS exon 2 (codons 12 or 13) mutation detected in tumor tissue specimen.

10. Concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled medical conditions which may compromise
participation in the study, including impaired heart function or clinically
significant heart disease.

11. Prothrombin time (PT) or partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test ≥ 1.3 x laboratory
upper limit of normal (ULN) within 7 days before the first dose of study treatment.

12. Concomitant treatment, in therapeutic doses, with anticoagulants such as warfarin or
warfarin-related agents, heparin, thrombin or Factor Xa inhibitors, or antiplatelet
agents (e.g., clopidogrel). Low dose aspirin (≤ 81 mg/day), low-dose warfarin (≤ 1
mg/day), and prophylactic LMWH are permitted.

13. Chronic concomitant treatment of strong CYP3A4 inducers or CYP3A4 inhibitors.

14. Previously experienced any of the following:

1. clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding within 6 months before the first
dose of study treatment

2. hemoptysis of ≥ 0.5 teaspoon (2.5ml) of red blood within 3 months before the
first dose of study treatment

3. any other signs indicative of pulmonary hemorrhage within 3 months before the
first dose of study treatment

15. Radiographic evidence of cavitating pulmonary lesion(s).

16. Tumor in contact with, invading or encasing any major blood vessels.

17. Evidence of endotracheal or endobronchial tumor.

18. Uncontrolled, significant intercurrent or recent illness including, but not limited
to, the following conditions:

1. Cardiovascular disorders including:

i. Congestive heart failure (CHF): New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III
(moderate) or Class IV (severe) at the time of screening

ii. Concurrent uncontrolled hypertension defined as sustained BP > 140 mm Hg systolic, or >
90 mm Hg diastolic despite optimal antihypertensive treatment within 7 days of the first
dose of study treatment

iii. Any history of congenital long QT syndrome

iv. Any of the following within 6 months before the first dose of study treatment:

1. unstable angina pectoris

2. clinically-significant cardiac arrhythmias

3. stroke (including TIA, or other ischemic event)

4. myocardial infarction

5. thromboembolic event requiring therapeutic anticoagulation

Note: Subjects with a venous filter (e.g., vena cava filter) are not eligible for this
study.

b. Gastrointestinal disorders particularly those associated with a high risk of
perforation or fistula formation including:

i. Any of the following within 28 days before the first dose of study treatment

1. active peptic ulcer disease

2. active inflammatory bowel disease (including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease),
diverticulitis, cholecystitis, symptomatic cholangitis or appendicitis

3. malabsorption syndrome

ii. Any of the following within 6 months before the first dose of study treatment:

1. abdominal fistula

2. gastrointestinal perforation

3. bowel obstruction or gastric outlet obstruction

4. intra-abdominal abscess

Note: Complete resolution of an intra-abdominal abscess must be confirmed prior to
initiating treatment with cabozantinib even if the abscess occurred more that 6 months
before the first dose of study treatment.

c. Other disorders associated with a high risk of fistula formation or wound healing
complications, including percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement within 3
months before the first dose of study therapy.

d. History of chronic pancreatitis.

e. Other clinically significant disorders such as:

i. active infection requiring IV antibiotic within 28 days before the first dose of study
treatment

ii. serious non-healing wound/ulcer/bone fracture within 28 days before the first dose of
study treatment

iii. history of organ transplant

iv. concurrent uncompensated hypothyroidism or thyroid dysfunction

Note: Patients with newly diagnosed thyroid conditions may participate if stable on a new
regimen for at least 7 days before the first dose of study treatment.

v. history of surgery as follows:

1. major surgery within 3 months of the first dose of cabozantinib if there were no wound
healing complications or within 6 months of the first dose of cabozantinib if there
were wound complications

2. minor surgery, including dental procedures, within 1 month of the first dose of
cabozantinib if there were no wound healing complications or within 3 months of the
first dose of cabozantinib if there were wound complications

In addition, complete wound healing from prior surgery must be confirmed at least 28 days
before the first dose of cabozantinib irrespective of the time from surgery.

19. History of interstitial lung disease (e.g., pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis) or
evidence of interstitial lung disease on baseline chest CT scan.

20. Unable to swallow tablets.

21. Corrected QT interval calculated by the Fridericia formula (QTcF) > 500 ms within 28
days before start of treatment. Note: At baseline (i.e. screening), three ECGs to be
obtained within 30 minutes but approximately 2 minutes apart (i.e. triplicate). If the
average of the three consecutive results for QTcF is ≤ 500 ms, the subject meets
eligibility in this regard.

22. Pregnant or breastfeeding.

23. For the Combination Dose Finding and Combination Expansion cohorts only: Previously
identified allergy or hypersensitivity to components of the study treatment formulation or
panitumumab.

24. Unable or unwilling to abide by the study protocol or cooperate fully with the
investigator or designee.

25. Evidence within 2 years of the start of study treatment of another malignancy which
required systemic treatment.

26. Known history of HIV seropositivity, hepatitis C virus, acute or chronic active
hepatitis B infection, or other serious chronic infection requiring ongoing treatment.