Meaningful Activities Research Articles

A phase 1 dose escalation study of a novel coupled CAR T cell therapy, GCC19CART, for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

e15572 Background: GCC19CART is a multitargeted CAR-T cell therapy designed to overcome the limitations of conventional CAR-T cells in solid malignancies by pairing a solid tumor targeting CAR with additional CD19-targeting CARs. This addition is meant to amplify proliferation, activation, and persistence of the CAR-T cells with a goal to overcome the inherent resistance of solid tumors to CAR-T cells. Guanylate cyclase-C (GCC) has been reported to be expressed in over 80% of colorectal cancers with normal expression largely restricted to the luminal side of the GI tract, making it an appealing target for CAR-T cell therapy. A Phase 1 investigator-initiated clinical trial in China reported preliminary results with an ORR of 15.4% (2/13), mOS of 13.3 months in dose level 1 (1x106 CAR-T cells/kg) and 50% (4/8), mOS of 26.1 months in dose level 2 (2x106 CAR-T cells/kg). Common adverse events included cytokine release syndrome (CRS), diarrhea/colitis, and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). Methods: A phase 1 study in the United States was initiated in August, 2022, for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. As of a data cutoff of December 31, 2023, with a prespecified analysis after the DLT window for the first patient treated at dose level 2, 5 subjects have been reinfused: 4 in dose level 1 and 1 in dose level 2. Subjects were screened for GCC expression. Over 95% of participants screened positive, so this requirement was removed. Eligible subjects underwent leukapheresis, lymphodepleting chemotherapy with a single dose of fludarabine 30mg/m2 and cyclophosphamide 300mg/m2, and infusion of GCC19CART. Responses were assessed by RECIST v1.1 by site investigator and an independent third-party imaging review. Results: Five subjects have been treated, 4 in dose level 1 (1x106 cells/kg) and 1 in dose level 2 (2x106 cells/kg), and have completed the 30 day DLT period. The most common CAR-T related adverse events were CRS in 5/5 subjects (grade 1: 2/5 (40%) and grade 2: 3/5 (60%)), diarrhea in 4/5 subjects (grade 1: 1/5 (20%), grade 2: 2/5 (40%), and grade 3: 1/5 (20%)), and ICANS (grade 2: 1/5 (20%)). All adverse events resolved with therapy. The ORR was 40% (2/5) by independent review: 2 subjects demonstrated a partial response however 1 additional subject had partial metabolic response on PET/CT with stable disease. Progressive disease was seen in 2 participants by RECIST 1.1, but 1 has a falling tumor marker suggesting tumor flare. Conclusions: Preliminary results demonstrate that GCC19CART has an acceptable safety profile and meaningful clinical activity in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. This trial is ongoing and updated data will be presented, including from patients treated at dose level 2 (2x106 CAR-T cells/kg). Clinical trial information: NCT05319314 .

Independence through community access and navigation: A supported leisure intervention for individuals with negative symptoms.

Promoting leisure participation requires a collaborative approach that emphasizes personal interests, strengths, and motivations. The purpose of this article was to test the effectiveness of the Independence through Community Access and Navigation (ICAN) intervention on community participation, recreation participation, and positive emotions among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Using motivational interviewing and an individualized placements and support framework, the ICAN intervention focuses on working with participants to identify and participate in personally meaningful leisure activities by connecting with personal motivations and mainstream community opportunities. This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 74 participants diagnosed with schizophrenia with assessments conducted at baseline and posttreatment. Intervention effects were examined with repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). Multiple regression analysis was also performed using a change score as an outcome variable and baseline negative symptoms score, condition, and interaction as predictors. There was no significant main effect of ICAN on positive emotions, recreation participation, or community participation; however, among those in the experimental group, those with impairments in motivation and pleasure experienced improvements in community participation. For individuals experiencing greater negative symptoms, a supported leisure intervention may be an effective strategy to explore personal motivations and increase leisure participation. Future research should test the intervention effectiveness specifically targeting a larger sample of individuals with more severe negative symptoms. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Safety, efficacy, and biomarker results from an open-label, multicenter, phase 1 study of RP2 alone or combined with nivolumab in a cohort of patients with uveal melanoma.

9511 Background: Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adults and has a high risk of liver metastasis. Effective treatments for metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) are limited, as MUM responds poorly to immune checkpoint inhibition. RP2 is an enhanced-potency oncolytic HSV-1–expressing human GM-CSF, a fusogenic glycoprotein (GALV-GP-R−), and an anti–CTLA-4 antibody-like molecule. We present safety, efficacy, and biomarker data for RP2 monotherapy and RP2 +nivolumab (nivo; anti–PD-1) in patients (pts) with MUM (NCT04336241). Methods: Pts ≥18 years old with advanced or metastatic non-neurologic solid tumors (including MUM) who progressed on, or could not tolerate, standard therapy were included in the clinical trial; pts had ≥1 measurable and injectable tumor (≥1 cm). After determination of the recommended phase 2 dose of intratumoral RP2 (1×106 PFU/mL once, then ≤7 doses at 1×107 PFU/mL; ≤10 mL total/treatment day), pts received RP2 Q2W as monotherapy or in addition to nivo (240 mg Q2W/480 mg Q4W). Responses were assessed per modified RECIST v1.1.Tumor biopsies and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were collected pre-treatment and at day 43 and were analyzed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and/or sequencing of the CDR3β region of the T-cell receptor (TCR) by immunoSEQ. Results: A total of 17 pts with MUM were enrolled (RP2 monotherapy, n = 3; RP2 + nivo, n = 14). Most pts had received both anti–PD-1 and anti–CTLA-4 therapy (12/17 [70.6%]), and 3/17 (17.6%) had received ≥3 prior lines of therapy. The ORR was 29.4% (5/17; all PRs; RP2 monotherapy, 1/3; RP2 + nivo, 4/14). The DCR (CR + PR + SD) was 58.8% (10/17). The median (range) duration of response at the data cutoff was 11.5 (2.8–21.2) months, with some responses and disease stabilizations ongoing. The most common overall grade 1–2 treatment-related AEs (TRAEs; ≥20% overall) were pyrexia, chills, fatigue, hypotension, and pruritus. The only grade 3 TRAE in > 1 pt was hypotension (2 pts receiving RP2 + nivo); no grade 4/5 TRAEs occurred. Evaluable baseline and post-treatment biopsies were used for IHC (n = 8) and TCR sequencing analyses. Paired biopsies from pts with clinical benefit (n = 5; 2 PR, 3 SD) showed an increase in tumor PD-L1 expression by IHC analysis, and 4 of these pts (2 PR, 2 SD) exhibited an increase in CD8+ T-cell infiltration into tumors. TCR sequencing following treatment with RP2 + nivo revealed expansion of pre-existing TCRs and generation of new T-cell clones. Conclusions: RP2 alone or combined with nivo demonstrated a favorable safety profile and meaningful antitumor activity in pts with previously treated MUM. Biomarker data indicated immune cell infiltration and increased PD-L1 expression in tumors and changes in the peripheral T-cell repertoire following RP2 ± nivo therapy. Based on these results, a randomized, controlled clinical development plan is being planned. Clinical trial information: NCT04336241 .

H3B-6545 in women with locally advanced/metastatic estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2 negative (–) breast cancer (BC).

1015 Background: H3B-6545 is a novel selective ER covalent antagonist (SERCA) that inactivates wild-type and mutant ERα. This phase 1/2 study aimed to identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and characterize safety and efficacy of H3B-6545 in women with advanced/metastatic ER+, HER2– BC. Methods: This multicenter, open-label study included dose-escalation [ph1] and -expansion [ph2] phases. Females (postmenopausal or concurrently receiving a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist) with ER+, HER2–BC who had disease progression on standard therapy were eligible. Prior therapy must have included a minimum of 2 hormonal therapies (HTs), or 1 HT + 1 chemotherapy, or 1 HT + a CDK4/6 inhibitor. H3B-6545 was administered orally QD at doses of 100-600 mg. The MTD was the highest dose at which ≤1 of 6 patients (pts) had a dose-limiting toxicity (DLT). In ph2, efficacy of the RP2D was examined. The primary endpoints were determination of RP2D (ph1) and efficacy (ph2; including objective response rate [ORR], duration of response [DOR], and progression-free survival [PFS] per RECIST v1.1 by investigator, and overall survival [OS]). Safety and PK were secondary endpoints. Results: At data cutoff (30 Nov 22), 151 pts received ≥1 dose of H3B-6545 during ph1 or ph2. Pts had a median (m [range]) of 2 (1-7) prior endocrine- and 1 (1-6) non-endocrine–containing therapies; 90.1% of pts received prior CDK4/6 inhibitors. During ph1, DLTs of grade (G) 3 rash (n=1) and G 3 fatigue (n=1) were observed at 600 mg; thus, 450 mg was determined to be the MTD/RP2D. In the full analysis set (N=151), 100% and 50.3% of pts had any grade and G ≥3 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), respectively. TEAEs leading to drug interruption, dose reduction, and withdrawal occurred in 38.4%, 20.5%, and 8.6% of pts, respectively. Nausea (45.7% [2.0% G ≥3]), sinus bradycardia (44.4% [0% G ≥3]), and diarrhea (41.1% [1.3% G ≥3]) were the most common TEAEs. QT prolongation occurred in 9.9% [3.3% G ≥3] of pts. Among 94 response-evaluable pts treated at 450 mg, ORR was 20.2% (95% CI 12.6–29.8) and clinical benefit rate (CBR) was 41.5% (95% CI 31.4–52.1); mPFS (95% CI) was 5.06 (3.15–7.26) months. Among all pts treated at 450 mg (n=115), mOS (95% CI) was 21.52 (16.56–25.46) months. Plasma concentration of H3B-6545 increased as dose increased. Additional results are shown (Table). Conclusions: H3B-6545 had a low rate of G ≥3 TEAEs and showed clinically meaningful antitumor activity in heavily pretreated female patients with ER+, HER2– BC. Clinical trial information: NCT03250676 . [Table: see text]

Efficacy and safety of RP1 combined with nivolumab in patients with anti–PD-1–failed melanoma from the IGNYTE clinical trial.

9517 Background: Patients (pts) with melanoma who progress on anti–PD-1 therapy (anti–PD-1–failed) have limited treatment options. RP1 is an HSV-1–based oncolytic immunotherapy expressing human GM-CSF and a fusogenic protein (GALV-GP-R−). Here, we present data from pts with anti–PD-1–failed melanoma, including the initial cohort and updated data from a registration-directed (R-D) cohort, from the phase 1/2 IGNYTE study (NCT03767348). Methods: Pts had locally advanced or metastatic cutaneous melanoma with ≥1 measurable and injectable tumor (≥1 cm) and confirmed progressive disease (PD) while on therapy and received anti–PD-1 ± anti–CTLA-4 therapy for ≥8 consecutive weeks, with anti–PD-1 being the last treatment received. Pts on prior adjuvant anti–PD-1 therapy had confirmed PD while on adjuvant therapy. RP1 was initially given intratumorally at 1×106 plaque-forming units (PFU)/mL and then every 2 weeks (Q2W) at 1×107 PFU/mL for up to 8 total cycles (≤10 mL/cycle) combined with nivolumab (nivo; cycles 2–8, 240 mg IV); pts then received nivo alone (240 mg Q2W or 480 mg Q4W IV) for up to 2 years, with the option to receive additional courses of RP1 if specified criteria were met. Results: Overall, 156 pts were enrolled (initial melanoma cohort, n = 16; R-D cohort, n = 140); 46.2% of pts had been treated with prior anti–PD-1 combined with anti–CTLA-4, and 51.3% of patients had stage IVM1b-d disease. The overall objective response rate (ORR) was 31.4%, and 12.2% of pts achieved complete response (CR; Table). Responses were observed irrespective of prior anti–PD-1 therapy setting and disease stage (Table). Responses were seen in uninjected lesions and in bulky and visceral disease. The ORR for pts with primary anti–PD-1 resistance was 34.1%. In pts who failed prior ipilimumab + nivo, the ORR was 26.4% (Table). The median duration of response (time from baseline to end of response for responders) was > 24 months, with 100% of responses lasting > 6 months from baseline; 78% of responses were ongoing. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) associated with RP1 + nivo were predominantly grade 1–2; there was 1 grade 5 TRAE (immune-mediated myocarditis attributed to nivo). Conclusions: The updated data from this expanded cohort show that RP1 + nivo provides durable and clinically meaningful antitumor activity in pts with anti–PD-1–failed melanoma. Responses were observed in both injected and uninjected lesions, including visceral lesions. The combination continues to be well tolerated. Clinical trial information: NCT03767348 . [Table: see text]

A randomized, controlled, multicenter, phase 3 study of vusolimogene oderparepvec (VO) combined with nivolumab vs treatment of physician’s choice in patients with advanced melanoma that has progressed on anti–PD-1 and anti–CTLA-4 therapy (IGNYTE-3).

TPS9604 Background: Melanoma is the 5th most common cancer type, with ~100,000 new cases and ~8,000 deaths estimated in the US for 2024. First-line systemic treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors improved the objective response rate (ORR) and extended progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for patients with advanced disease. The combination of anti–PD-1 nivolumab (nivo) + anti–CTLA-4 ipilimumab (ipi) therapy is associated with the highest ORR and best PFS and OS in this setting. However, only about half of patients respond, and there is no standard of care for patients who progress after anti–PD-1–based therapy. VO (also referred to as RP1) is a selectively replication-competent HSV-1 oncolytic virus that expresses human GM-CSF and a fusogenic glycoprotein (GALV-GP-R–). Preliminary data from the phase 1/2 study (IGNYTE) showed that intratumoral (IT) VO plus intravenous (IV) nivolumab (nivo) was well tolerated and had meaningful antitumor activity (ORR, 31.4%) with durable responses in patients with advanced melanoma who progressed on prior anti–PD-1 therapy. This phase 3 study will evaluate the overall survival and clinical benefit as well as the safety of VO plus nivo for patients with advanced melanoma whose disease has progressed after receiving anti–PD-1 and anti–CTLA-4 therapy (or who are not eligible for anti–CTLA-4 therapy in addition to anti–PD-1) versus physician’s choice. Methods: This is a randomized, controlled, multicenter, phase 3 clinical trial comparing VO in combination with nivo vs physician’s choice of treatment in patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. Key eligibility criteria include age ≥12 years, stage IIIb–IV/M1a–M1d cutaneous melanoma, confirmed disease progression on an anti–PD–1 and anti–CTLA-4 treatment (administered in combination or in sequence with anti–PD-1 last), at least 1 measurable tumor (≥1 cm), and adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function. Patients who are not candidates for anti–CTLA-4 therapy may enroll if they have confirmed progression on anti–PD-1 therapy. Patients with BRAF V600 mutant melanoma must have received an anti-BRAF + anti-MEK targeted therapy prior to enrollment. Patients (N = ~400) will be randomized 1:1 to receive VO plus nivo or physician’s choice (nivo + relatlimab, anti–PD–1 monotherapy rechallenge [nivo or pembrolizumab], or single-agent chemotherapy [dacarbazine, temozolomide, or paclitaxel/albumin-bound paclitaxel]). VO is given IT Q2W; nivo is administered IV at 240 mg Q2W or 480 mg Q4W starting with the 2nd dose of VO. The primary endpoint of the study is OS; the key secondary endpoints are PFS and ORR. Additional endpoints include complete response rate, duration of response, disease control rate, and safety. Clinical trial information: NCT06264180 .

Amivantamab plus capmatinib in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring MET alterations: Recommended phase 2 combination dose and preliminary dose-escalation results from the phase 1/2 METalmark study.

8619 Background: Amivantamab (ami) is an EGFR-MET bispecific antibody with immune cell-directing activity. Ami monotherapy has demonstrated meaningful clinical activity in MET-driven advanced NSCLC, including in patients (pts) harboring MET exon 14 skipping mutations (METex14) (1) and MET amplification (amp) (2) Capmatinib (cap) is an intracellular-targeting MET TKI approved for METex14-mutated advanced NSCLC (3). Simultaneously targeting MET’s extracellular and intracellular regions could achieve more potent inhibition than either agent alone. Here, we report preliminary results and the identification of the recommended phase 2 combination dose (RP2CD). Methods: The open-label METalmark study (NCT05488314) includes a combination dose selection phase in pts with advanced NSCLC, followed by an expansion phase in pts with treatment-naïve METex14, refractory METex14, or MET amp (3 cohorts), lacking EGFR or ALK mutations. For phase 1 dose-selection, pts must have had disease progression on or intolerance to prior therapy. Dose levels assessed were DL0 at 700 mg (1050 mg if ≥80 kg) ami IV + 400 mg oral cap twice daily (BID) and DL+1 at 1050 mg (1400 mg if ≥80 kg) ami IV + 400 mg cap oral BID. Primary endpoints were dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) during Cycle 1, Days 1-28 and safety. Results: As of 8 Nov 2023, 18 pts were dosed, with a median follow-up of 3.3 months. There were 10 pts at DL0 (9 DLT evaluable) and 8 pts at DL+1 (all DLT evaluable). In the first DL0 cohort, 1 pt (of 4 DLT evaluable) reported a DLT, grade 3 nausea, prior to the adoption of nausea/vomiting recommendations. Among the remaining 5 DLT-evaluable pts at DL0, there were no DLTs, meeting prespecified criteria for escalation to DL+1. No DLTs were observed among the 8 pts at DL+1. Among all pts, the median number of prior lines was 3 (range, 1–5) and the following driver mutations were detected: EGFR Ex19del (6 pts) and L858R (6 pts), METex14 (4 pts), MET amp (2 pts), EGFR Exon 20 insertion (1 pt), and KRAS G12V (1 pt). There was 1 partial response (PR; MET amp+Ex19del), 2 unconfirmed PRs (1 METex14, 1 L858R; both ongoing), and 8 stable diseases observed as a best overall response. Preliminary PK data suggest similar exposure for the combination vs individual agents. Among the 8 treatment discontinuations, 6 were due to progressive disease, 1 withdrew consent, and 1 due to respiratory failure (unrelated to study treatments). Most common AEs were primarily EGFR- and MET-related. Rate of peripheral edema was 28% (5/18), none grade ≥3. Updated results will be reported at the meeting. Conclusions: RP2CD for ami+cap was identified as a combination of each approved dose. Initial safety profile of ami+cap does not appear to have additive MET-related toxicities. 1. Leighl JTO 2023;18(11):S93-94, OA21.04. 2. Haura JCO 2019;37:15_suppl, 9009. 3, Wolf NEJM 2020;383(10):944-957. Clinical trial information: NCT05488314 .

Amivantamab plus lazertinib in atypical EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Results from CHRYSALIS-2.

8516 Background: Afatinib is the only EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) approved to treat patients (pts) with EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC harboring atypical mutations (eg, S768I, L861Q, G719X), excluding exon 20 insertion mutations (Ex20ins). In a retrospective analysis of 38 TKI-naïve pts, 27 had a response to afatinib, with a median duration of response (mDoR) of 11.1 months (mo) and median progression-free survival (mPFS) of 10.7 mo (Yang Lancet Oncol 2015;16(7):830-8). Amivantamab (ami) is an EGFR- MET bispecific antibody with immune-cell directing activity. Lazertinib (laz) is a CNS-penetrant, 3rd-generation EGFR TKI. This combination was evaluated among pts with atypical EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC. Methods: Cohort C of the CHRYSALIS-2 study (NCT04077463) enrolled pts with atypical EGFR mutations, excluding Ex20ins, who were treatment-naïve or had ≤2 prior lines, which may have included a 1st/2nd-generation EGFR TKI. Pts with Ex19del or L858R co-mutations were excluded. Ami was intravenously administered at 1050 mg (1400 mg, ≥80 kg) weekly for the first 4 weeks and then biweekly. Laz was given orally at 240 mg daily. Response was assessed by the investigator per RECIST v1.1. Results: As of 4 Dec 2023, 105 pts received ami+laz, with a median follow-up of 13.8 mo (range, 0.1–30.2). The median age was 64 years, 50% were female, 68% Asian, 30% White, and 35% had CNS lesions at baseline. The most common mutations were G719X (54%), L861Q (24%), and S768I (22%). The ORR was 51% (95% CI, 41–61). In the treatment-naïve subset (n = 49), ORR was 55% (95% CI, 40–69), with mDoR not estimable (NE; 95% CI, 9.9 mo–NE) and mPFS of 19.5 mo (95% CI, 11.0–NE). Among responders, 78% (21/27) had DoR ≥6 mo. The ORR for pts harboring solitary mutations at G719 (n = 13), L861 (n = 8), and S768 (n = 2) was 54%, 63%, and 100%, respectively. The ORR for pts with compound atypical mutations (n = 17) was 41%, with DoR ≥6 mo for all 7 responders. Among pts treated with prior afatinib (n = 40), ORR was 45% (95% CI, 29–62), with mDoR of 8.9 mo (95% CI, 2.8–NE) and mPFS of 5.7 mo (95% CI, 4.2–10.7). Among the 18 responders, 56% had DoR ≥6 mo. The most common AEs were primarily EGFR- and MET-related toxicities, primarily grade 1-2. Discontinuations of both ami and laz due to treatment-related AEs occurred in 9% of pts. The incidence of VTE was 30% (31/105), with the majority of events, 71% (22/31), occurring in the first 4 mo of treatment. The vast majority of pts, 97% (30/31), were not on anticoagulation at time of first VTE. The rate of pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease was 6%. Biomarker analyses are ongoing; updated results will be presented at time of meeting. Conclusions: In the largest, single-cohort, prospective study of atypical EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC, ami+laz demonstrated clinically meaningful and durable antitumor activity in pts who were treatment-naïve or had disease progression on afatinib. Clinical trial information: NCT04077463 .

KPG-121, a novel cereblon modulator, in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer: Results of a phase I multiple ascending dose study.

e17054 Background: New treatments are needed for prostate cancer patients (pts) reaching the metastatic castration-resistant (mCRPC) stage of the disease. KPG-121 is a novel lenalidomide analogue that binds to CRL4-Cereblon (CRBN) with stronger interaction with CRBN, enhanced immunomodulatory activity, and greater anti-proliferative/anti-angiogenic properties when compared to lenalidomide. KPG-121 demonstrated synergy when combined with abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide, and darolutamide in vitro and in vivo in preclinical studies. The KPG-121 first-in-human Phase 1 study evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and preliminary efficacy of KPG-121 plus enzalutamide, abiraterone, or apalutamide in mCRPC pts. Methods: This multicenter, open label, standard 3+3 dose ascending study was conducted in the United States. Eligible male adult pts with CRPC receiving stable doses of enzalutamide or abiraterone were given oral KPG-121 (1.5 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg) once daily in 28-day (d) treatment cycles (21-d on and 7-d off or 10-d on and 4-d off 2 times). The primary endpoint was safety including treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), dose-limiting toxicity, and maximum tolerated dose. Results: A total of 16 adult CRPC pts were enrolled to receive KPG-121. The mean age was 70.4 yrs with 12 pts (75%) being White, 2 pts (12.5%) being Black/African American, and 2 pts (12.5%) being of other races. All pts had mCRPC and received prior stable treatment of abiraterone or enzalutamide. A total of 12 pts (75.0%) had 88 TEAEs that were assessed by the Investigator as related to the study drug. The most commonly reported (≥ 2 pts) related AEs were neutropenia (9 [56.3%]), WBC count decreased (7 [43.8%]), platelet count decreased (6 [37.5%]), anemia (4 [25.0%]), thrombocytopenia (3 [18.8%]), lymphocyte count decreased (2 [12.5%]), electrocardiogram QT prolonged (2 [12.5%]), and muscle spasm (2 [12.5%]). A total of 5 pts (31.3%) who discontinued treatment due to TEAEs (2 in 2.5 mg, 1 in 5 mg, and 2 in 10 mg). One pt died due to COVID-19 assessed by the Investigator as not related to the study drug. Eight Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) were reported in 5 pts (31.3%) of which 1 SAE (neutropenia) was assessed by the Investigator as definitely related to the study drug. Of the 8 pts with RECIST evaluable disease, 3 pts (37.5%) had Partial Response and 3 pts (37.5%) had Stable Disease. Overall, Objective Response Rate and Disease Control Rate was 37.5% (3/8 pts) and 75.0% (6/8 pts), respectively. The PK evaluation of KPG-121 demonstrated dose-proportionality among the cohorts with t1/2 ranging from 2.66 to 2.83 hrs. Conclusions: KPG-121 1.5 mg and 2.5 mg were generally well tolerated and showed meaningful clinical activity based on the preliminary efficacy data in mCRPC pts. Further evaluation of KPG-121 plus abiraterone, enzalutamide or other new hormone therapy is warranted. Clinical trial information: NCT03569280 .

A phase 2 study of regorafenib in metastatic/unresectable, refractory synovial sarcomas.

e23551 Background: Current therapeutic options for advanced synovial sarcomas remain limited. Adoptive T-cell therapies against NY-ESO-1 and MAGE-4 benefit a subset of patients, but is of limited value in Asian patients due to the absence of the HLA-A*02 genotype. Methods: The trial had a single arm, Simon two-stage design that included patients with advanced synovial sarcomas who had progressed on 2 lines of therapy, one of which could be an anti-VEGF therapy. Regorafenib was administered orally in a continuous regimen with 80mg and 120 mg doses on alternate days. The primary end point was 3-month progression-free rate (PFR). A 3-month PFR of greater than 40% was taken to be a marker of drug efficacy. Secondary end points included median PFS, OS and safety analysis. Quality of life assessment was carried out at baseline and at 3 months using the EORTC C-30 questionnaire. Radiological responses were assessed using RECIST 1.1 criteria after independent review by 2 radiologists. Results: A total of 22 patients were included in the study during the period from January 2022 to December 2023 with baseline characteristics as shown in Table 1. 18 patients were eligible for assessment of the primary outcome. The 3-month PFR with regorafenib was 57% with an ORR of 5%. At a median follow up of 9 months, the median PFS was 5.0 (2.9-7.0) months, and the median OS was 10.0 (7.8-11.2) months. In an exploratory analysis, the subset of patients previously exposed to pazopanib showed a 3-month PFR of 46% and a median PFS of 3 months. The grade ¾ toxicities seen included HFSR (52%), diarrhea (5%) and oral mucositis (5%). The quality-of-life analysis showed symptom burden to be highest in the fatigue, pain and financial difficulties domain at baseline. No worsening of symptom burden scores was seen over the study period. The global health status score showed a numerical improvement at 3 months. Conclusions: The study had a significant number of patients with poor PS. Regorafenib in the above-mentioned dosing regimen demonstrated meaningful clinical activity in a heavily pre-treated population of patients with synovial sarcoma, including those previously exposed to pazopanib, with a preserved quality of life. The treatment was associated with manageable toxicities and no new safety signals, albeit with higher HFSR rates. [Table: see text]

KEYNOTE-158: Final analysis of pembrolizumab in patients of Chinese descent with microsatellite instability-high/mismatch repair deficient advanced solid tumors.

e15137 Background: The multicohort non-randomized, phase 2 KEYNOTE-158 (NCT02628067) trial supported the FDA approval of pembrolizumab for unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H)/mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) solid tumors. Incidence of advanced MSI-H/dMMR tumors in patients (pts) of Chinese descent is similar to that in Western populations. In KEYNOTE-158 cohort L, we evaluated the antitumor activity of pembrolizumab in pts of Chinese descent with MSI-H/dMMR solid tumors. We previously reported an ORR of 70% in 20 pts from cohort L. Here we present results of the final analysis for 30 pts with 18 months (mo) of follow up. Methods: Eligible pts of Chinese descent from China aged ≥18 years were enrolled. Pts had to have confirmed unresectable or metastatic MSI-H/dMMR tumors, and ≥1 prior lines of therapy. Pts received 200 mg pembrolizumab Q3W for up to 35 cycles, until progression, unacceptable toxicity, or pt/investigator withdrawal. MSI-H/dMMR status was assessed centrally by PCR and IHC. The primary endpoint was ORR per RECIST 1.1 by central review. Secondary endpoints were DOR, PFS, OS and safety. The database cut-off date was May 5, 2023. Results: A total of 30 pts were enrolled; 7 (23%) were aged ≥65 years, and 20 (67%) were female. At data cut-off, 14 (47%) pts discontinued treatment; 12 (40%) due to progressive disease, 1 (3%) due to adverse events (AE), and 1 (3%) due to physician decision. The median follow-up (range) was 18.0 mo (6.4 – 32.7). The ORR was 66.7% (6 CR; 14 PR [95% CI: 47.2%- 82.7%]). The median DOR was not reached (NR) (range, 1.8+ - 29.5+) with a 12-mo DOR rate of 85.9%. Median PFS was NR (95% CI: 8.1-NR) with an 18-mo PFS rate of 63.0%. The median OS was NR (95% CI: 19.1, NR) with an 18-mo OS rate of 78.8%. Treatment-related AEs were reported in 22 (73%) pts. Grade 3-4 treatment-related AEs occurred in 7 (23%) pts. There were no grade 5 AEs. Immune-mediated AEs occurred in 11 pts (37%); 2 (7%) had grade 3 AEs (myositis or rash in 1 pt each). No grade 4-5 immune-mediated AEs occurred. Conclusions: Pembrolizumab continues to provide clinically meaningful antitumor activity and durable responses with a manageable safety profile in pts of Chinese descent with MSI-H/dMMR tumors. No new safety signals were identified. These results are consistent with those reported in the global population and further support the use of pembrolizumab in pts of Chinese descent with MSI-H/dMMR tumors. Clinical trial information: NCT02628067 .

A first-in-human, phase 1/2a study of GI-102 (CD80-IL2v3) in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors: Initial results from dose escalation.

2598 Background: GI-102 (CD80-IL2v3) is a novel immunocytokine designed to direct IL-2v3 to immune cells and tumor cells. IL-2v3 of GI-102 abolished affinity to IL-2Rα minimizing the impact of IL-2 on Treg cells. Preferential targeting of immune cells and further inhibition of CTLA-4 and PD-L1 via CD80 synergize with potent activity of IL-2v3, resulting in robust proliferation and activation of CD8+ T and NK cells. Here we report preliminary safety and efficacy data of GI-102 from a phase 1/2a trial in patients with metastatic solid tumors. Methods: NCT05824975 is an ongoing, dose escalation (3+3 design) and expansion study to evaluate safety, tolerability, PK, PD and anti-tumor activity of GI-102. Each dose level allows to enroll additional 7 patients to fully inform the safety, PK and PD at that dose level. GI-102 was administered intravenously every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Disease was assessed every 6 weeks using RECIST v1.1. Results: As of 12 Jan 2024, 32 patients were treated in dose escalation: 8 at dose level 0.06 mg/kg, 10 at 0.12 mg/kg, 9 at 0.24 mg/kg and 5 at 0.45 mg/kg. Patients had received median of 3 [1-7] prior lines of therapy, including 25.0% (8/32) who had received ≥ 5 lines and 68.8% (22/32) had experienced immune checkpoint blockade (ICB). No dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were observed until the highest dose of 0.45 mg/kg Q3W. The most common treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs, ≥ 10%) were pyrexia [43.8%] and chills [34.4%]. 5 patients [15.6%] had ≥ Grade 3 TRAEs and no patient reported TRAEs leading to discontinuation of GI-102. In 23 patients (7 cutaneous melanoma, 4 non-small cell lung cancer, 3 ovarian cancer and others) who had at least 1 post-treatment tumor assessment, objective responses were observed in 17.4% (4/23). In patients with metastatic melanoma who previously experienced ICB, overall response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) was 42.9% (3/7) and 85.7% (6/7), respectively, including 3 confirmed partial responses (cPR). The median time to response (TTR) was 6 weeks and duration of response (DoR) was 6.0+, 2.4+ and 1.7+ month, respectively. In patients with metastatic ovarian cancer, ORR and DCR were 33.3% (1/3) and 66.7% (2/3), respectively, including 1 cPR [TTR of 6 weeks; DoR 1.9+ month]. Preliminary PK profile showed target-mediated drug disposition with a half-life of ~48 hours. 0.24 mg/kg of GI-102 resulted in a significant expansion of peripheral lymphocytes, CD8+ T cells (effector & memory) and NK cells, by 4.4 [2.1-9.6], 3.9 [2.0–5.7] and 20.4 [9.5–32.6]-fold change from baseline, respectively. There was no meaningful increase in Treg cells. Conclusions: GI-102 was well tolerated up to dose of 0.45 mg/kg Q3W with meaningful monotherapy activity, regardless of previous ICB experience, in patients who failed on standard of care. The dose-escalation is currently ongoing to identify RP2D. Clinical trial information: NCT05824975 .

A phase 1 study to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of minnelide given alone or in combination with paclitaxel in advanced gastric cancer.

4033 Background: Minnelide is a water-soluble disodium salt variant of triptolide, an HSP70 inhibitor. Studies using pancreatic cancer cell lines and human xenograft transplants demonstrated that Minnelide prevents tumor progression, increases survival, and causes tumor regression. This study aims to evaluate the safety and antitumor activity of Minnelide and its combination with paclitaxel in patients with advanced gastric cancer (AGC). Methods: This open-label, single-center, dose-escalation phase I study recruited adult patients with previously treated advanced gastric cancer. Patients received Minnelide per oral (PO) daily starting with 1.0 mg for 3weeks and 1week rest schedule, escalating to 1.25mg, and 1.5mg. In combination Regimen, patients received Minnelide starting at a dose of 0.25 mg and escalating by 0.25mg to 1.25mg plus paclitaxel 60-80 mg/m2 intravenously on Day 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle, administered in 4-week cycles. The primary objective was to assess the safety and determine the recommended phase II dose (RP2D). Secondary objectives included preliminary efficacy using RECIST v1.1, and survival analysis. Results: Among Regimen A (n = 11), two patients experienced dose-limiting toxicity (DLTs) (Minnelide 1.5 mg: Grade 3 abdominal pain). No DLTs occurred in combination treatment, Regimen B & C (n=25). The MTD was Minnelide 1.25 mg once daily for 21days Q4 weeks as monotherapy. The most common Grade ≥3 AEs were neutropenia (19.4%) and abdominal pain (11.1%). In Regimen C, 71.5% achieved either a partial response or a stable disease with the median PFS of 4.5 months, and the median OS of 10.7 months. Notably, patients without previous exposure to paclitaxel (n = 4) in the last 2 cohorts of Regimen C, had a confirmed ORR of 50.0%, DCR of 75.0%, the median PFS was 5.3 months (95% CI NE-NE) and the median OS has not reached as some of the patients are still receiving treatment. Conclusions: The combination of Minnelide plus paclitaxel as salvage treatment in AGC patients showed meaningful clinical activity with a manageable safety profile. Based on this Phase I experience a Phase II will be initiated in AGC patients. Clinical trial information: NCT05566834 .

SOGUG-NEOWIN: A phase 2, open-label, multi-centre, multi-national interventional trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of erdafitinib (ERDA) monotherapy and ERDA and cetrelimab (CET) as neoadjuvant treatment in patients with cisplatin-ineligible muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) whose tumours express FGFR gene alterations.

TPS4623 Background: The standard treatment for nonmetastatic MIBC is neoadjuvant cisplatin-based therapy followed by radical cystectomy (RC). However, many patients are ineligible for cisplatin. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have changed the treatment landscape for metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC), including for cisplatin-ineligible patients. Based on these results, ICIs are being explored as neoadjuvant treatment in resectable UC with preliminary data suggesting antitumour activity. ERDA is a Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR) inhibitor, which has shown efficacy in advanced UC with select FGFR2/3 mutations/fusions. ERDA plus cetrelimab demonstrated clinically meaningful activity in patients with newly diagnosed FGFR-altered mUC in the phase 2 NORSE trial. We hypothesize that ERDA plus cetrelimab will improve the pathological complete response (pCR) rate in patients with FGFR+ MIBC who are candidates for RC and are ineligible for or refuse neoadjuvant cisplatin-based therapy. Methods: SOGUG-NEOWIN is a prospective, non-comparative, open label, multicentre, international trial to assess the efficacy of 9 or 12 weeks of neoadjuvant ERDA (cohort 1) or the combination of cetrelimab and ERDA (cohort 2) in patients with MIBC (cT2-Ta N0/1 M0) and FGFR alterations. Key eligibility criteria include ECOG PS 0-1; pure or predominant UC histology; decline or ineligible for cisplatin-based chemotherapy as defined by one of the following criteria: impaired renal function (GFR < 60 mL/min), ≥ grade 2 hearing loss, or ≥ grade 2 peripheral neuropathy; patients are considered fit for cystectomy; no prior FGFR-targeted or anti-PD-(L)1 therapy; no prior systemic therapy, radiation or surgery (except TURBT or biopsies) for bladder cancer; prior BCG was allowed if completed ≥ 6 weeks before initiation of study treatment; no current retinopathy. A total of 45 patients will be allocated to each cohort by a centralized system. Co-primary endpoints are pCR rate and percentage of pathological downstaging response (<ypT2). Secondary endpoints include event-free survival, overall survival, overall response rate, safety, tolerability, and delay to surgery. Biomarkers of response and resistance will be assessed using baseline archival tissues, blood and urine. Quality of life (QoL) will be assessed using FACT-Bl and EQ-5D-5L. Tumour response assessment via PET-MRI will be performed in a subset of patients. The trial is approved in 4 countries. The first patient was included on 31-Jan-2024. This trial would be the first to systematically address whether ERDA ± cetrelimab improves pCR in patients with FGFR-positive MIBC. (EudraCT 2022-002586-15). Clinical trial information: 2022-002586-15.

Final results of a phase 2 study of tucatinib and trastuzumab for HER2-positive mCRC (MOUNTAINEER).

3509 Background: HER2 overexpression/amplification (HER2+) occurs in ~3%-5% of pts with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and up to ~10% of pts with RAS/BRAF wild-type (WT) mCRC. The primary results of the MOUNTAINEER study (NCT03043313) demonstrated that the combination of tucatinib (TUC), a highly selective HER2-directed TKI, and trastuzumab (Tras) was well tolerated with clinically meaningful activity in pts with chemo-refractory HER2+ mCRC. Confirmed ORR was 38.1%, median DOR was 12.4 months, and median OS was 24.1 months. Here, we present results from the final analysis of MOUNTAINEER. Methods: MOUNTAINEER is a multi-center, open-label, randomized, phase 2 trial. Eligible pts had HER2+ and RAS WT mCRC with progression on or intolerance to last systemic therapy. Previous HER2-directed therapies were not permitted. The trial consisted of Cohort A, comprising pts treated with TUC (300 mg PO BID) + Tras (8 mg/kg IV then 6 mg/kg IV Q3W), as well as pts randomized 4:3 to receive TUC+Tras (Cohort B) or TUC monotherapy (Cohort C). Pts randomized to Cohort C were allowed to crossover and receive TUC+Tras on radiographic progression or if they did not achieve a complete or partial response by Week 12. Study endpoints evaluated at final analysis include DOR per BICR, PFS per BICR, OS, and safety. Results: The median duration of follow-up was 32.4 months (IQR, 25.1-46.7), with an additional 16.1 months of follow-up since the primary analysis (data cutoff, 02-Nov-2023). A total of 116 pts received at least 1 dose of study treatment (Cohorts A+B, N = 86; Cohort C, N = 30). In Cohorts A+B, median DOR per BICR was 15.2 months (95% CI, 8.9-20.5), median PFS per BICR was 8.1 months (95% CI, 4.2-10.2), and median OS was 23.9 months (95% CI, 18.7-28.3). In Cohort C post-crossover (N = 28), median DOR was not reached (95% CI, 2.8 months-NE). Median OS in Cohort C was 21.1 months (95% CI, 17.0-NE). The most common TEAEs in Cohorts A+B were diarrhea (66.3%), fatigue (44.2%), and nausea (34.9%). The majority of TEAEs were low grade, and rates were stable with longer follow-up. The most common grade ≥3 TEAE was hypertension (7.0%). TEAEs leading to TUC discontinuation in Cohorts A+B occurred in 5.8% of pts, which was unchanged from the primary analysis. In Cohort C, the most common TEAEs post-crossover were diarrhea (39.3%), back pain (21.4%), and pyrexia (21.4%); the most common grade ≥3 TEAE was AST increase (10.7%). No deaths resulted from TEAEs in any cohort and no new safety signals were identified. Conclusions: TUC+Tras continued to be well tolerated with sustained efficacy in pts with chemo-refractory RAS WT HER2+ mCRC, demonstrating clinically meaningful activity of the combination on longer follow-up. TUC+Tras is an important chemotherapy-free treatment option in HER2+ mCRC. TUC+Tras is being further evaluated in the first-line setting in combination with chemotherapy in the ongoing phase 3 MOUNTAINEER-03 trial (NCT05253651) for pts with HER2+ mCRC. Clinical trial information: NCT03043313 .

Efficacy and safety of erdafitinib in adults with breast cancer and prespecified fibroblast growth factor receptor alterations in the phase 2 open-label, single-arm RAGNAR trial.

1088 Background: Erdafitinib is an oral selective pan-fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved in the US for adult patients (pts) with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma with susceptible FGFR3 genetic alterations, as determined by an FDA-approved companion diagnostic test, whose disease has progressed on or after ≥1 line of prior systemic therapy. The primary analysis results from the RAGNAR study demonstrated tumor agnostic efficacy in patients with advanced solid tumors with predefined FGFR alterations after failure of standard therapies (Pant 2023). Here, we report results on patients with breast cancer in the RAGNAR study. Methods: Patients with breast cancer and prespecified FGFR1-4 alterations (mutations or fusions) who had documented disease progression after exhausting standard therapies received oral erdafitinib 8 mg daily with optional up-titration until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. The primary end point was objective response rate by Independent Review Committee (IRC). Secondary endpoints include duration of response, disease control rate, progression-free survival, overall survival, and safety. Results: At data cutoff (median follow up, 30.3 months), 16 patients with breast cancer received erdafitinib. Median age was 54 y (range 37-74); all (100%) patients were female and had visceral metastases. Patients had a median of 5 prior lines of systemic therapies (range 2-12); one (6%) patient had responded to the last line of therapy. Ten (63%) patients had FGFR fusions, and 6 (38%) had FGFR mutations. Mutations of TP53 and PIK3CA were found in 6/16 patients. Objective response rate and disease control rate by IRC were 31% (95% CI 11-59) and 69% (95% CI 41-89); objective response rate and disease control rate by investigator were 38% (95% CI 15-65) and 69% (95% CI 41-89), respectively. Median time to onset of response was 1.4 months. Responses were observed in patients with both FGFR2 fusions and with FGFR2/3 mutations. Median duration of response, progression free survival, and overall survival were 6.9 months, 5.7 months, and 8.9 months, respectively. Common adverse events (AEs) included stomatitis (81%), diarrhea (69%), and hyperphosphatemia (69%), dry mouth (63%), and palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (44%). Six (38%) patients had serious AEs. No patients discontinued erdafitinib due to AEs. No treatment-related deaths were observed. Conclusions: Erdafitinib demonstrated clinically meaningful activity in heavily pretreated patients with breast cancer and prespecified FGFR alterations. Safety data were consistent with the erdafitinib safety profile. Clinical trial information: NCT04083976 .

Dynamics of circulating cytokines and chemokines during and after tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte cell therapy with lifileucel in advanced melanoma patients.

9594 Background: Lifileucel, a one-time autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell therapy, has demonstrated potentially clinically meaningful activity and durable responses in patients with advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma. The regimen includes nonmyeloablative lymphodepletion (NMA-LD) prior to lifileucel infusion, and a short course of interleukin-2 (IL-2) post infusion. The safety profile of the regimen is consistent with the underlying disease and the known safety profiles of NMA-LD and IL-2. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is an acute and severe adverse event commonly associated with chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy. Here, we report circulating cytokine levels during and after the lifileucel treatment to monitor immune activation, and the dynamics of cytokines and chemokines to explore mechanism of action and potential predictive clinical biomarkers. Methods: The full analysis set of C-144-01 (NCT02360579) includes 153 patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma who have progressed on checkpoint inhibitors and, if applicable, BRAF/MEK inhibitors. After tumor resection, patients received NMA-LD (cyclophosphamide on Days −7 to −6 and fludarabine on Days −5 to −1) followed by a single lifileucel infusion (Day 0) and up to 6 doses of IL-2 (Days 0-4). Peripheral blood samples were collected at baseline (pre-NMA-LD and pre-lifileucel infusion) and post-lifileucel infusion on Days 1, 4, 14, 42, and 84. Serum cytokine and chemokine levels were measured with BioPlex and included a multiplex panel for IL-6, IL-7, IL-9, IL-10, IL-12, CCL2, CXCL10, IFN-γ, and TNF-α. Plasma samples also were tested for IL-6, IL-15, and IL-7 levels by ELISA. Results: IL-15 levels following NMA-LD peaked at Day 1 and returned to baseline by Day 42. This is consistent with prior reports that NMA-LD increases circulating IL-15 levels, which may promote TIL expansion in the absence of competing endogenous lymphocytes. Similarly, IL-7 and CCL2 also peaked at Day 1. IL-6 did not increase during or after the lifileucel regimen, consistent with absence of severe systemic inflammation including higher grade CRS after lifileucel treatment. There was no difference in cytokine and chemokine levels between responders and nonresponders in the full analysis set. Conclusions: These data support the hypothesized mechanism of action of NMA-LD in the lifileucel regimen. Cytokine levels measured during treatment are consistent with lack of severe systemic inflammation observed in patients treated with lifileucel. Cytokine and chemokine dynamics did not predict for response to lifileucel. Clinical trial information: NCT02360579 .

Efficacy and safety of erdafitinib in adults with NSCLC and prespecified fibroblast growth factor receptor alterations in the phase 2 open-label, single-arm RAGNAR trial.

8515 Background: Erdafitinib is an oral selective pan-fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved in the US for treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma in adults with susceptible FGFR3 alterations, as determined by FDA-approved companion diagnostic test, who have progressed during or after ≥1 line of prior systemic therapy. Primary analysis results from the RAGNAR study demonstrated tumor agnostic efficacy in patients with advanced solid tumors with predefined FGFR alterations after failure of standard therapies (Pant 2023). Here we report results on patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the RAGNAR study. Methods: Patients with advanced or metastatic squamous or non-squamous NSCLC with prespecified FGFR1-4 alterations (mutations/fusions) and with documented disease progression after exhausting standard therapies were included. Patients with other targetable alterations (eg, EGFR, ALK, ROS1) were excluded. Patients received oral erdafitinib until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. The primary end point was objective response rate by independent review committee. Secondary endpoints include duration of response, disease control rate, progression-free survival, overall survival, and safety. Results: At data cutoff (median survival follow-up of 23.7 months), 23 patients with NSCLC received erdafitinib. Median age was 63 years (range 50-79); 22 (96%) had metastases. Patients had a median of 2 prior lines of systemic therapies (range 1-7; 48% had 3+ prior lines); only 2 (9%) patients had responded to their prior line of therapy. Fourteen patients (61%) had squamous and 9 (39%) non-squamous histology; 13 patients (57%) had FGFRfusions and 10 (43%) had FGFR mutations. Three patients had CDKN2Aand 3 patients had PIK3CA co-alterations. Objective response rate by independent review committee was 26% (95% CI 10-48); disease control rate was 74% (95% CI 52-90). Median time to onset of response was 1.5 months. Responses were observed in 21% (3/14) of patients with squamous; 33% (3/9) with non-squamous histology, 29% (2/7) of patients with FGFR2, 25% (4/16) with FGFR3alterations, and in 20% (2/10) of patients with FGFR mutations and 31% (4/13) with fusions. Median duration of response, progression-free survival and overall survival were 4.6 months, 4.1 months, and 10.5 months, respectively. Most common adverse events (AEs) were diarrhea (65%), stomatitis (61%), dry mouth (44%), hyperphosphatemia (65%), dry skin (30%), and fatigue (22%); 6 (26%) had serious AEs; 2 (9%) discontinued erdafitinib due to AEs. No treatment-related deaths were observed. Conclusions: Erdafitinib demonstrated clinically meaningful activity in pre-treated patients with NSCLC and pre-specified FGFR alterations. Safety data were consistent with erdafitinib safety profile. Clinical trial information: NCT04083976 .

Perceived Higher Unmet Care Needs among Adults in Permanent Supportive Housing.

This study is original in that it assesses various types of care needs, barriers to care, and factors associated with higher unmet needs among 308 permanent supportive housing (PSH) residents in Quebec (Canada). Data from structured interviews that featured the Perceived Need for Care Questionnaire were collected from 2020 to 2022, controlling for the COVID-19 pandemic period. Eight types of care (e.g., information, counseling) were accounted for. Based on the Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations, predisposing, need, and enabling factors associated with higher unmet care needs were assessed using a negative binomial regression model. The study found that 56% of adult PSH residents, even those who had lived in PSH for 5 + years, had unmet care needs. Twice as many unmet needs were due to structural (e.g., care access) rather than motivational barriers. Living in single-site PSH, in healthier neighborhoods, having better quality of life and self-esteem, and being more satisfied with housing and outpatient care were associated with fewer unmet care needs. PSH residents with co-occurring mental disorders (MD)and substance use disorders (SUD), and with moderate or severe psychological distress were likely to have more unmet needs. Better access to care, counseling and integrated treatment for co-occurring MD-SUD might be improved, as well as access to information on user rights, health and available support. Welfare benefits could be increased, with more peer support and meaningful activities, especially in single-site PSH. The quality of the neighborhoods where PSH are located might also be better monitored.

Public Spaces for Older People: A Review of the Relationship between Public Space to Quality of Life

This paper investigates the relationship between public spaces and quality of life (QoL) for older adults, aiming to identify knowledge gaps within the context of population ageing and urbanisation. Recognising the growing importance of sustainable urban development, the research explores how cities can foster active ageing and improve QoL through accessible and inclusive public spaces. A scoping literature review identifies five key QoL domains for older adults: autonomy, meaningful activities, positive social relationships, leisure opportunities, and health. To identify knowledge gaps, a review of the literature was conducted for each of the highlighted themes. The review highlights areas requiring further investigation, including the interplay between environmental design and social connections, intergenerational perspectives on public space liveliness, the influence of context on QoL and the built environment, and the value of qualitative research in this field. By contributing to the understanding of QoL in relation to public spaces through the lens of person–environment fit theory, this study aims to inform urban design, landscape architecture, and policymaking in the creation of age-friendly communities with inclusive public spaces.