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Combination of vemurafenib and cobimetinib for treating BRAF positive cancers

DETERMINE (Determining Extended Therapeutic Indications for Existing Drugs in Rare Molecularly Defined Indications Using a National Evaluation Platform Trial): An Umbrella-Basket Platform Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Targeted Therapies in Rare Adult, Paediatric and Teenage/Young Adult (TYA) Cancers With Actionable Genomic Alterations, Including Common Cancers With Rare Actionable Alterations. Treatment Arm 05: Vemurafenib in Combination With Cobimetinib in Adult Patients With BRAF Positive Cancers.

Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Cancer Research UK · NCT05768178

This study is testing if the combination of vemurafenib and cobimetinib can help adults with different types of cancers that have a specific BRAF mutation.

Quick facts

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCancer Research UK Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCOBIMETINIB
Locations16 sites (Belfast and 15 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05768178 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the efficacy of the drug combination vemurafenib and cobimetinib in adult patients with various cancers that have the BRAF V600 mutation. Initially approved for melanoma, this combination is now being tested for its effectiveness in other rare and common cancers with similar mutations. The study involves pre-screening, biopsy, and blood sample collection, followed by treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. Patients will be monitored for two years post-treatment to assess long-term outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with confirmed BRAF V600 mutation-positive malignancies.

Not a fit: Patients without BRAF V600 mutations or those with cancers not included in the study may not benefit from this treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide new options for patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive cancers that currently have limited treatment alternatives.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar drug combinations in melanoma, but this specific application in rare cancers is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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THE PATIENT MUST FULFIL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA WITHIN THE DETERMINE MASTER PROTOCOL (NCT05722886) AND WITHIN THE TREATMENT ARM 05 (VEMURAFENIB AND COBIMETINIB) OUTLINED BELOW\*

\*When vemurafenib and cobimetinib-specific inclusion/exclusion criteria or precautions below differ from those specified in the Master Protocol, the vemurafenib and cobimetinib-specific criteria will take precedence.

Inclusion Criteria:

A. Confirmed diagnosis of a malignancy harbouring any actionable BRAF V600 mutation using an analytically validated next-generation sequencing method.

B. Adult patients ≥18 years old.

C. Patients must be able and willing to undergo a fresh tissue biopsy at baseline and blood samples for translational research. Note that for patients with haematological malignancies or neuroblastomas, blood, bone marrow aspiration and/or trephine or lymph node biopsy samples may be taken.

D. Adequate organ function as per haematological and biochemical indices within the ranges defined in the protocol. These measurements should be performed to confirm the patient's eligibility.

E. Women of childbearing potential are eligible provided that they meet the following criteria:

* Have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test before enrolment and;
* Agree to sexual abstinence OR to use any two forms of highly effective or effective methods together (at least one to be non-hormonal) such as:

  * Highly effective methods:
* combined (oestrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, intravaginal, transdermal)
* progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable)
* intrauterine device (IUD)
* intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS)
* bilateral tubal occlusion
* vasectomised partner

  * Effective methods:
* progestogen-only oral hormonal contraception not associated with inhibition of ovulation
* male or female condom with or without spermicide
* cap, diaphragm or sponge with spermicide

Effective from the first administration of vemurafenib or cobimetinib (whichever is first), throughout the trial and for six months after the last administration of vemurafenib or cobimetinib (whichever is later).

F. Male patients with partners who are women of childbearing potential, are eligible provided that they agree to the following, from the first administration of vemurafenib or cobimetinib (whichever is first), throughout the trial and for six months after the last administration of vemurafenib or cobimetinib (whichever is later):

* Agree to take measures not to father children by using a barrier method of contraception (condom plus spermicide) or to sexual abstinence
* Non-vasectomised male patients with partners who are women of childbearing potential must also be willing to ensure that their partner uses a highly effective method of contraception as in E, above.
* Male patients with pregnant or lactating partners must be advised to use barrier method contraception (e.g. condom) to prevent drug exposure of the foetus or neonate.

All male patients must refrain from donating sperm for the same period.

Exclusion Criteria:

A. Diagnosis of unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation.

B. Female patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the trial or for six months following their last dose of vemurafenib or cobimetinib, whichever is later.

C. Patients with QTcF (Corrected QT interval by Fridericia) at screening of \>450 ms for males and \>470 ms for females measured on triplicate ECG (if 1/3 readings show \>450/470 ms then patient is ineligible).

D. Patients with any history of long QT syndrome or Torsades de Pointes (or any concurrent medication with a known risk of inducing Torsades de Pointes).

E. Known hypersensitivity to vemurafenib or cobimetinib or any of the excipients.

F. Patients unable to swallow vemurafenib and cobimetinib intact, without chewing or crushing the tablets (as per the dosing schedule).

G. Patients who were administered a live, attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to enrolment, or anticipation of need for such a vaccine during vemurafenib and cobimetinib treatment or within six months after the final dose of vemurafenib and cobimetinib.

H. Patients with clinically significant pre-existing cardiac conditions including (within the last three months prior to screening):

* Uncontrolled or symptomatic angina,
* Uncontrolled atrial or ventricular arrhythmias,
* Class III \& IV New York Heart Association congestive heart failure,
* Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \<50%,
* Myocardial infarction

I. Ophthalmological disorders: History of retinal detachment, severe visual impairment, central serous chorioretinopathy, neovascular retinopathy, or retinopathy of prematurity.

Patients with low grade gliomas causing visual impairment may be considered eligible and monitored with close ophthalmological monitoring.

J. History of pancreatitis.

K. History of central nervous system (CNS) or gastrointestinal (GI) haemorrhage within three months of trial entry.

L. Patients with any history of haemorrhagic stroke.

M. Prior treatment with the same class of drug unless presence of a resistance alteration known to be potentially sensitive to either vemurafenib or cobimetinib. Prior sorafenib use is permissible following a washout period of 10 days.

N. Any clinically significant concomitant disease or condition (or its treatment) that could interfere with the conduct of the trial or absorption of oral medications that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, pose an unacceptable risk to the patient in this trial.

O. Known active infections (bacterial, fungal or viral) that would interfere with the assessment of safety or efficacy of vemurafenib and cobimetinib, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positivity. Patients with history of testing positive for HIV infection are eligible provided the each of the following conditions are met:

* CD4 count ≥350/μL;
* undetectable viral load;
* receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) that does not interact with IMP (patients should be on established ART for at least four weeks); and
* no HIV/ acquired immune deficiency syndrome-associated opportunistic infection in the last 12 months.

Where this trial is running

Belfast and 15 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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