Ipilimumab and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) in Advanced Solid Tumors



Status:Active, not recruiting
Conditions:Lung Cancer, Liver Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:5/18/2018
Start Date:August 26, 2014
End Date:August 2019

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Phase I/II Trial of Ipilimumab (Immunotherapy) and Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Patients With Advanced Solid Malignancies

The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of ipilimumab
and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). The safety and effectiveness of these
treatments given consecutively will also be studied.

This is an investigational study. SBRT is FDA approved for the control of metastatic and
primary tumors. Ipilimumab is FDA approved and commercially available for the treatment of
metastatic melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery. The use of SBRT with ipilimumab is
investigational. The study doctor can explain how the study drug is designed to work.

Up to 120 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.

Study Groups:

Participants on this study are enrolled into Phase 1 (Dose De-Escalation, or Dose-Finding) or
Phase 2 (Dose Expansion), based on when they join the study.

Phase 1: Dose De-Escalation:

If you are found to be eligible to take part in this study, you will be assigned to 1 of 5
groups based on the type of disease you have.

- If you are in Groups 1 or 3, you will receive SBRT and 1 dose of ipilimumab within a few
days after your SBRT treatment, and then you will receive 3 more doses of ipilimumab.

- If you are in Groups 2, 4, or 5, you will receive 2 doses of ipilimumab, SBRT, and then
2 more doses of ipilimumab.

If you are in Group 5, SBRT will be given over a longer period of time (more days or weeks).

All participants will receive the same dose level of ipilimumab.

You will be given a separate consent form explaining SBRT and its risks.

In each group, 3 participants will be enrolled at the first dose level. If no more than 1
participant has intolerable side effects, up to 3 more participants will be enrolled at that
dose level. If no intolerable side effects are seen at that dose level, that is considered
the highest tolerated dose.

If enough intolerable side effects are seen at the assigned dose level, the total dose amount
of radiation given in any group may be lowered up to 2 times.

Phase 2: Dose Expansion:

Once the highest tolerated dose combination is found in each study group, up to 14 more
participants will be enrolled at that dose level combination in each group.

Study Drug Administration:

Each study cycle is 21 days.

If you are in Groups 1 or 3 (early ipilimumab and SBRT), you will receive ipilimumab by vein
over about 90 minutes on Day 1 of all cycles. You will also receive SBRT over about 30-45
minutes on Days 1-4 of Cycle 1.

If you are in Groups 2 or 4 (late ipilimumab and SBRT), you will receive ipilimumab by vein
over about 90 minutes on Day 1 of Cycles 1 and 2 and then SBRT on Days 29-33. After your SBRT
treatment, you will take ipilimumab on Day 1 of Cycles 3 and 4.

If you are in Group 5 (late ipilimumab and SBRT), you will receive ipilimumab on Day 1 of
Cycle 1 and SBRT over about 30-45 minutes on Days 1-5 and Days 9-12 of Cycle 1. After your
SBRT treatment, you will take ipilimumab on Day 1 of Cycles 2-4.

You will be given standard drugs to help decrease the risk of side effects and to help
support your immune system. You may ask the study staff for information about how the drugs
are given and their risks.

Study Visits:

During Week 1 of all cycles and Week 2 of Cycle 2:

- You will have a physical exam, including measurement of your weight.

- Blood (about 1 tablespoon) will be drawn for routine tests.

During Week 3 of Cycles 2 and 4, you will have an MRI, CT scan, and/or PET/CT scan to check
the status of the disease.

If you are in Phase 2, during Week 3 of each cycle, blood (about 2 teaspoons) may be drawn
for biomarker testing, if the doctor thinks it is safe.

You may have a chest scan if the doctor thinks it is needed.

Length of Study:

You may receive up to 4 cycles of treatment with ipilimumab and SBRT. About 8 weeks after you
have completed Cycle 4, if the size of the tumor does not change or it gets smaller while you
are receiving therapy, you may be able to continue to receive ipilimumab and/or radiation.
The study doctor will discuss this option with you.

You will no longer be able to receive treatment if the disease gets worse, if intolerable
side effects occur, or if you are unable to follow study directions.

Your participation on the study will be over after you have completed the follow-up visits.

Follow-Up:

About 30 days after your last dose of ipilimumab and then every 3 months after that for up to
2 years, you will come to the clinic for follow-up visits. At these visits:

- You will have a physical exam, including measurement of your weight..

- Blood (about 1 tablespoon) be drawn for routine tests.

- Blood (about 2 teaspoons) may be drawn for biomarker testing, if the doctor thinks it is
safe.

- Urine will be collected for routine tests.

- You will have an MRI, CT scan, and/or PET/CT scan to check the status of the disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients must have histological confirmation of metastatic cancer with at least one
metastatic or primary lesion in the liver, lung, or adrenal gland.

2. Patients who have completed previous systemic therapies 5 drug half-lives or 4-weeks
prior to enrollment on study, whichever is shorter. Note: patients with anaplastic
thyroid will be waived from this inclusion criteria given the rapid trajectory of
their disease.

3. All patients must have at least one metastatic or primary lesion within the lung or
liver located in an anatomical location amenable to SBRT treatment with 50 Gy in 4
fractions, or if not, with either a lung, liver, or adrenal lesion treatable to 60 Gy
in 10 fractions.

4. Repeat radiation in fields previously radiated will be allowed at the discretion of
the treating physician.

5. Age >/= 18 years

6. ECOG performance status 60%).

7. Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below: * Total
bilirubin Aminotransferase (AST) Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT)/ Alanine
Aminotransferase (ALT) Serum Glutamic-Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) <2.5 X institutional
upper limit of normal (patients with liver involvement will be allowed institutional upper normal limit) *WBC >/= 2500/uL, ANC >/= 1000/uL *Platelets >/= 75K
*Hemoglobin >/= 9g/dL *Creatinine
8. Patients must be willing and able to review, understand, and provide written consent
before starting therapy.

9. Patients with brain metastasis will be included as long as they are free of neurologic
symptoms related to metastatic brain lesions and who do not require or receive
systemic corticosteroid therapy in the 14 days prior to beginning ipilimumab therapy

10. Patients that have previously progressed on immunotherapy such as ipilimumab will be
eligible.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Serious autoimmune disease at the discretion of the treating attending: Patients with
a history of active serious inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis) and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic
progressive sclerosis [scleroderma], Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or autoimmune
vasculitis [e.g., Wegener's Granulomatosis] are excluded from this study.

2. Active diverticulitis, intra-abdominal abscess, Gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction,
abdominal carcinomatosis or other known risk factors for bowel perforation.

3. Any underlying medical or psychiatric condition, which in the opinion of the
Investigator, will make the administration of study drug hazardous or obscure the
interpretation of Adverse Events: (AE's) e.g. a condition associated with frequent
diarrhea or chronic skin conditions, recent surgery or colonic biopsy from which the
patient has not recovered, or partial endocrine organ deficiencies.

4. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active
infection, history of congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac
arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with
study requirements.

5. Known active HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C that has not been documented to be
cured.

6. Any non-oncology vaccine therapy used for prevention of infectious diseases (for up to
one month prior to or after any dose of ipilimumab).

7. Concomitant therapy with any of the following: IL-2, interferon or other non-study
immunotherapy regimens; cytotoxic chemotherapy; immunosuppressive agents; other
investigational therapies; or chronic use of systemic corticosteroids while receiving
ipilimumab (as long as steroid replacement is significantly greater than what is
required for physiologic replacement, i.e. in hypothyroidism).

8. Pregnant women are excluded from this study. Women of child-bearing potential and men
must agree to use contraception prior to study entry and for the duration of study
participation. Acceptable forms of birth control include: Birth control pills plus a
barrier method, such as a condom or diaphragm, Intrauterine devices (IUD) plus a
barrier method, Implantable or injectable birth control (such as NorplantR or
epo-ProveraR) started at least 3 months before joining the study, plus a barrier
method, or Double-barrier method, such as a condom when used in combination with a
diaphragm. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while
participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician.

9. History of or current immunodeficiency disease or prior treatment compromising immune
function at the discretion of the treating physician.

10. Prior allogeneic stem cell transplantation
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