Brief Title
Isolated Hepatic Perfusion in Combination With Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Patients With Uveal Melanoma Metastases
Official Title
SCANDIUM II Trial - A Phase I Randomized Controlled Multicentre Trial of Isolated Hepatic Perfusion in Combination With Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Patients With Uveal Melanoma Metastases
Brief Summary
Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults. Despite
successful control of the primary tumour, metastatic disease will develop in approximately
35%-50% of the patients within 10 years. The liver is the most common site for metastases,
and about 50% of the patients will have isolated liver metastases. Isolated hepatic perfusion
is a regional treatment where the liver is completely isolated from the systemic circulation,
allowing a high concentration of chemotherapy to be perfused through the liver with minimal
systemic exposure. The introduction of modern immunotherapy in the treatment arsenal for
cutaneous melanoma also creates hope for patients with uveal melanoma metastases. However,
the results of immunotherapy have so far been disappointing. The reason for the low efficacy
could be that uveal melanoma develops in the immune privileged eye.
The hypothesis in this trial is that isolated hepatic perfusion with melphalan causes an
immunogenic type of cell death by local tumour destruction while leaving the immune-system
intact. This will cause an activation of the immune-system and the addition of ipilimumab and
nivolumab will enhance this effect, ultimately increasing the treatment efficacy.
The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of isolated
hepatic perfusion together with ipilimumab and nivolumab when given at the same time or as a
sequenced regimen. The study design is a phase I randomized controlled, multicentre,
open-label trial. Active follow-up will be performed for 2 years. Patients will be randomized
after diagnoses of metastatic disease to one of the following treatment arms:
Arm A. Patients will be treated with IHP followed by 4 courses of ipilimumab 3mg/kg and
nivolumab 1mg/kg every third week followed by continued nivolumab 480mg q4w up to 1 year.
Arm B. Patients will be treated with 1 course of ipilimumab 3mg/kg and nivolumab 1mg/kg
followed by IHP after 3 weeks and then another 3 courses of ipilimumab 3mg/kg and nivolumab
1mg/kg every third week followed by continued nivolumab 480mg q4w up to 1 year.
Study Phase
Phase 1
Study Type
Interventional
Primary Outcome
Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
Secondary Outcome
Objective response rate (ORR)
Condition
Uveal Melanoma
Intervention
Isolated hepatic perfusion
Study Arms / Comparison Groups
Arm A
Description: Patients will be treated with IHP followed by 4 courses of ipilimumab 3mg/kg and nivolumab 1mg/kg every third week followed by continued nivolumab 480mg q4w up to 1 year.
Publications
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Recruitment Information
Recruitment Status
Procedure
Estimated Enrollment
18
Start Date
March 8, 2021
Completion Date
June 1, 2023
Primary Completion Date
June 1, 2022
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
1. Patient is ≥18 years of age on the day of signing informed consent
2. Patient is willing and able to provide written informed consent and comply with study
procedures. Written informed consent must be signed and dated before the start of
specific protocol procedures
3. Patient must have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of stage IV uveal melanoma. If
tissue biopsy is judged not feasible by the investigator, cytological diagnosis from
fine needle aspiration (FNA) will be accepted
4. Measurable disease by computed tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) per
RECIST 1.1 criteria with at least one target lesion identified in the liver.
5. ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
6. No previous immunotherapy for uveal melanoma metastases.
7. Female patient of childbearing potential should have a negative urine or serum
pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to receiving the first treatment. If the urine
test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be
required
8. Female patients of childbearing potential must be willing to use an adequate method of
contraception, for the course of the study through 120 days after the last dose of
study medication. Note: Abstinence is acceptable if this is the usual lifestyle and
preferred contraception for the subject
9. Male patients of childbearing potential must agree to use an adequate method of
contraception, starting with the first dose of study therapy through 120 days after
the last dose of study therapy. Abstinence is acceptable if this is the usual
lifestyle and preferred contraception for the subject
Exclusion Criteria
1. Life expectancy of less than 3 months
2. Body mass index above 35
3. More than 50% of the liver volume replaced by tumor as measured by CT or MRI
4. Known congestive heart failure with an LVEF <40%
5. COPD or other chronic pulmonary disease with PFT's indicating an FEV< 50% predicted
for age
6. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) or (non-infectious) pneumonitis
7. Reduced renal function defined as S-Creatinine >=1.5xULN or Creatinine Clearance < 40
mL/min, calculated using the Cockroft and Gault formula
8. Reduced hepatic function (defined as AST, ALT, bilirubin>3*ULN and PK-INR>1.5) or
medical history of liver cirrhosis or portal hypertension
9. Hemoglobin <90 g/L or platelets <100x109/L or neutrophils <1.5x109/L
10. Use of live vaccines four weeks before or after the last study treatment
11. History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to mAbs
12. Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS), hepatitis B or hepatitis C
13. Active autoimmune disease or a history of known or suspected autoimmune disease
14. A condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (>10 mg daily
prednisone equivalents) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days of study
drug administration. Inhaled or topical steroids and adrenal replacement doses >10 mg
daily prednisone equivalents are permitted in the absence of active autoimmune
disease.
15. Concomitant therapy with any other anti-cancer therapy, concurrent medical conditions
requiring use of immunosuppressive medications or use of other investigational drugs
16. Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or requires active treatment.
17. Pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the
projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 120 days
after the last dose of study drug.
18. A history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality
that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the patient's
participation for the full duration of the study, or is not in the best interest of
the patient to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator
Gender
All
Ages
18 Years - N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Contacts
, +46 31 3428207, [email protected]
Location Countries
Sweden
Location Countries
Sweden
Administrative Informations
NCT ID
NCT04463368
Organization ID
CA184-587
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Study Sponsor
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Collaborators
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Study Sponsor
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Verification Date
March 2021