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Testing Epcoritamab for Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Richter's Syndrome

A Phase 1b/2, Open-Label, Safety and Efficacy Study of Epcoritamab (GEN3013; DuoBody®-CD3xCD20) in Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Richter's Syndrome

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Genmab · NCT04623541

This study is testing a new drug called epcoritamab to see if it can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Richter's Syndrome feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment424 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorGenmab Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionspirtobrutinib, chimeric antigen receptor, chemotherapy, epcoritamab, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisone
Locations77 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 76 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04623541 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of epcoritamab, a bispecific antibody, in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Richter's Syndrome. The trial consists of a dose-escalation phase to determine the recommended dose and maximum tolerated dose, followed by an expansion phase to assess the drug's efficacy in various treatment combinations. Participants will receive epcoritamab either as monotherapy or in combination with other therapies like venetoclax and pirtobrutinib. The study aims to establish the safety profile and tolerability of these treatment regimens.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with relapsed/refractory CLL or Richter's Syndrome who have received prior treatments and meet specific eligibility criteria.

Not a fit: Patients with early-stage CLL or those who have not received prior systemic therapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat forms of CLL and Richter's Syndrome.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar bispecific antibody approaches, indicating potential for success in this trial.

Eligibility criteria

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Key Inclusion Criteria

1. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0, 1 or 2.
2. Evidence of CD20 positivity in a sample representative of the disease at Screening.
3. Acceptable hematology parameters and organ function based on baseline bloodwork.
4. Life expectancy \>3 months on standard of care (SOC) for CLL, \>3 months for RS.
5. For R/R CLL arms - Must have active CLL/SLL disease requiring treatment per iwCLL 2018 criteria.
6. For R/R CLL monotherapy arms - Received at least 2 prior lines of systemic anti-neoplastic therapy including a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor or at least 1 prior line of systemic antineoplastic therapy, including treatment with (or intolerance of) a covalent BTK inhibitor (cBTKi) and a B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) inhibitor.
7. For all RS arms - Have tumor biopsy-proven CD20+ Diffuse large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) and a clinical history of CLL/SLL.
8. For all RS arms - Must have measurable disease by fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) and computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
9. For all RS arms - Must provide mandatory formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor biopsy sample.
10. For RS - monotherapy arm: Deemed as ineligible for chemoimmunotherapy at investigator's discretion or participant who refuses to receive intensive chemotherapy
11. For RS - lenalidomide combination therapy arm

    * Deemed as ineligible for chemoimmunotherapy at the investigator's discretion, or participant who refuses to receive intensive chemotherapy.
    * Eligible for treatment with lenalidomide.
    * Must be willing to use contraception and adhere to the Lenalidomide Pregnancy Risk Minimization Plan
    * A woman must agree not to breastfeed a child during treatment and for at least 28 days after discontinuation from study.
12. For RS - R-CHOP combination Therapy Arm -

    * Eligible for treatment with R-CHOP.
    * Females of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraceptive measures while taking R-CHOP and for 12 months after stopping treatment.
    * A woman must agree not to breastfeed a child during treatment or until 12 months after last treatment.
13. For R/R CLL - venetoclax combination Therapy arm - after receiving at least 1 prior line of systemic antineoplastic therapy.

    * Presence of measurable disease.
    * Must take prophylaxis for tumor lysis syndrome (TLS).
14. For R/R CLL pirtobrutinib combination Therapy arm:

    * Must have active CLL/SLL disease requiring treatment per iwCLL 2018 criteria.
    * Presence of measurable disease.
    * Previous treatment with at least one and a maximum 3 prior lines of therapy including a cBTKi.
    * Diagnosis of CLL/SLL that met published iwCLL criteria.
15. Participants with TN HR CLL - Pirtobrutinib Combination Therapy Expansion:

    * Diagnosis of CLL/SLL that met published iwCLL criteria 2018.
    * Must have active CLL/SLL disease that needs treatment per iwCLL
    * Must take prophylaxis for TLS based on their TLS risk evaluation upon initiation of trial drug.
    * Must have one or more high-risk features.
    * Presence of measurable disease.

Key Exclusion Criteria

1. Received prior treatment with a CD3×CD20 bispecific antibody.
2. Received any prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) or solid organ transplantation.
3. Received chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy within 100 days or an investigational drug within 4 weeks, prior to first dose of trial drug.
4. Autoimmune disease or other diseases that require permanent or high-dose immunosuppressive therapy.
5. Received vaccination with live vaccines within 28 days.
6. Clinically significant cardiac disease.
7. Known current malignancy other than inclusion diagnosis.
8. Has had major surgery within 4 weeks.
9. Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
10. For R/R CLL arms - Any history of RS or evidence indicating a potential Richter's transformation.
11. For R/R CLL - Venetoclax Combination Therapy arm: received venetoclax within 24 months prior to beginning venetoclax ramp-up for this trial or has progressed on venetoclax treatment.
12. For all RS arms - Diagnosis of Richter's syndrome not of the DLBCL subtype such as Hodgkin's lymphoma, prolymphocytic leukemia.
13. RS - Lenalidomide Combination Therapy and RS Monotherapy Arms - received more than 2 prior lines of therapy for RS.
14. R/R CLL - Pirtobrutinib Combination Therapy Arm - Prior exposure to a non-covalent (reversible) BTK inhibitor or a BTK degrader.
15. Pirtobrutinib Combination Therapy Expansion Arms:

    * History of bleeding disorders or participants requiring therapeutic anticoagulation with warfarin or another vitamin K antagonist
    * Require continuous treatment with or have received strong cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A inhibitors or strong/moderate CYP3A inducers within 4 to 5 half-lives or 14 days prior to the first dose of pirtobrutinib.

NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Where this trial is running

Birmingham, Alabama and 76 other locations

+27 more sites — see ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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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Conditions Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaSmall Lymphocytic LymphomaRichter&#39s SyndromeTreatment-naïve High Risk Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaDuoBody®Bispecific antibodiesAnti-CD3
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