Galectin Inhibitor (GR-MD-02) and Ipilimumab in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma

March 19, 2019 updated by: Providence Health & Services

Phase IB Study of a Galectin Inhibitor (GR-MD-02) and Ipilimumab in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma

The goal of this study is to determine a safe dose of GR-MD-02 used in combination with the FDA-approved dose of ipilimumab (3 mg/kg) in patients who have advanced melanoma. GR-MD-02 is a galectin. Galectins are a family of proteins that have numerous functions in normal mammalian biology including the facilitation of cell-cell interactions, regulation of cell-death and regulation of immune system responses. The hypothesis is that a safe dose of GR-MD-02 when given with the FDA-approved dose of ipilimumab can be found.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This study will employ a 3+3 phase I design with dose escalation of GR-MD-02 in conjunction with the standard therapeutic dose of ipilimumab in patients with advanced melanoma for whom ipilimumab would be considered standard of care. In addition to monitoring for toxicity and clinical response, blood samples will be obtained to assess immunologic measures relevant to galectin biology and ipilimumab T-cell check-point inhibition

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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8

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Oregon
      • Portland, Oregon, United States, 97213
        • Providence Portland Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with metastatic or unresectable melanoma for whom treatment with ipilimumab is indicated. Histological confirmation of melanoma will be required by previous biopsy or cytology.
  • Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age.
  • Eastern Collaborative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a serum or urine pregnancy test performed within 72 hours prior to the start of protocol treatment. The results of this test must be negative in order for the patient to be eligible. In addition, women of childbearing potential as well as male patients must agree to take appropriate precautions to avoid pregnancy.
  • No active bleeding.
  • Anticipated lifespan greater than 12 weeks.
  • Patients must sign a study-specific consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have previously received a galectin antagonist
  • Prior ipilimumab to treat metastatic melanoma (prior ipilimumab in the adjuvant setting is permitted if the patient did not experience ≥ grade 3 toxicity related to immunotherapy.
  • Patients with active autoimmune disease except for autoimmune thyroiditis or vitiligo.
  • Patients with history of colitis
  • Patients with untreated brain metastases. Patients with treated brain metastases who demonstrate control of brain metastases with follow-up imaging 4 or more weeks after initial therapy are eligible.
  • Other active metastatic cancer requiring treatment.
  • Patients with active infection requiring antibiotics.
  • Pregnant or lactating women, as treatment involves unforeseeable risks to the embryo or fetus.
  • Laboratory exclusions (to be performed within 28 days of enrollment):
  • Need for chronic steroids. Inhaled corticosteroids are acceptable.
  • Inability to give informed consent and comply with the protocol. Patients with a history of psychiatric illness must be judged able to understand fully the investigational nature of the study and the risks associated with the therapy.
  • Any medical condition that in the opinion of the Principal Investigator would compromise the safety or conduct of the study procedures.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: NON_RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: SINGLE_GROUP
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 1
1 mg/kg GR-MD-02 administered 1 hour before 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Biological: 1 mg/kg GR-MD-02
1 mg/kg GR-MD-02 on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Other Names:
  • galactoarabino-rhamnogalacturonate
  • galectin-3 inhibitor
Biological: Ipilimumab
3 mg/kg ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65
Other Names:
  • Yervoy
  • Anti-CTLA 4
EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 2
2 mg/kg GR-MD-02 administered 1 hour before 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Biological: Ipilimumab
3 mg/kg ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65
Other Names:
  • Yervoy
  • Anti-CTLA 4
Biological: 2 mg/kg GR-MD-02
2 mg/kg GR-MD-02 on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Other Names:
  • galactoarabino-rhamnogalacturonate
  • galectin-3 inhibitor
EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 3
4 mg/kg GR-MD-02 administered 1 hour before 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Biological: Ipilimumab
3 mg/kg ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65
Other Names:
  • Yervoy
  • Anti-CTLA 4
Biological: 4 mg/kg GR-MD-02
4 mg/kg GR-MD-02 on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65
Other Names:
  • galactoarabino-rhamnogalacturonate
  • galectin-3 inhibitor
EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 4
8 mg/kg GR-MD-02 administered 1 hour before 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Biological: Ipilimumab
3 mg/kg ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65
Other Names:
  • Yervoy
  • Anti-CTLA 4
Biological: 8 mg/kg GR-MD-02
8 mg/mg GR-MD-02
Other Names:
  • galactoarabino-rhamnogalacturonate
  • galectin-3 inhibitor

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Determine a safe dose of GR-MD-02 used in combination with the approved dose of ipilimumab (3 mg/kg)
Time Frame: 21 Days
Patients return to clinic 9 times in 85 days, receiving treatment on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65. Patients will have physical exams, blood tests, and toxicity evaluations by a research nurse during this time to identify any protocol-defined dose limiting toxicity.
21 Days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Response rate to combined therapy
Time Frame: 85 Days
Tumor burden assessments will occur at screening, Day 85, and every 12 weeks thereafter to determine the response rate.
85 Days

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Providence Health & Services

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Providence Cancer Center, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute
Galectin Therapeutics Inc.

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

Study Start

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May 8, 2014

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

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November 28, 2018

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

Study Completion

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November 28, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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April 14, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 15, 2014

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

First Posted

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April 17, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

Last Update Posted

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March 21, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 19, 2019

Last Verified

Last Verified

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April 1, 2018

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 14-004A

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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