Intrathecal Dual Checkpoint Inhibitor (PD-1 and CTLA-4) in Combination With Pemetrexed for Leptomeningeal Metastasis

Study Purpose

This phase I/II study is to evaluate the recommended dose, safety, feasibility, and therapeutic response of intrathecal dual checkpoint inhibitor (targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4 with QL1706) in combination with pemetrexed in patients with leptomeningeal metastasis.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 21 Years - 75 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of solid tumors; Cerebrospinal fluid cytopathology is positive. 2. Male or female aged between 21 and 75 years; Normal liver and kidney function; WBC≥4000/mm3, Plt≥100000/mm3. 3. No history of severe nervous system disease; No severe dyscrasia.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Any evidence of nervous system failure, including severe encephalopathy, grade 3 or 4 leukoencephalopathy on imaging, and Glasgow Coma Score less than 11. 2. Any evidence of extensive and lethal progressive systemic diseases without effective treatment. 3. A history of HIV or AIDS, acute or chronic hepatitis B or C infection, previous anti-PD1 therapy-induced pneumonitis, or have ongoing >Grade 2 adverse events of such therapy; or ongoing autoimmune disease that required systemic treatment in the past 2 years. 4. Patients with poor compliance or other reasons that were unsuitable for this study.

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT06809530
Phase

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Phase 1/Phase 2
Lead Sponsor

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Guangzhou Medical University
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

Zhenyu Pan, PhD,MD
Principal Investigator Affiliation The Affiliated HuizhouHospital, Guangzhou Medical University
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries China
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Leptomeningeal Metastasis, Pemetrexed, PD-1 Inhibitor, CTLA4, Solid Tumors
Additional Details

This study is a prospective, single-arm, phase I/II clinical trial evaluating intrathecal dual checkpoint inhibitor (targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4 with the bispecific antibody QL1706) in combination with pemetrexed for the treatment of leptomeningeal metastasis. Intrathecal pemetrexed is administered twice weekly for 2 weeks (induction phase), then weekly for 4 weeks (consolidation phase), and monthly thereafter (maintenance phase). Intrathecal QL1706 (a PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody) is given every two weeks during the six-week induction phase, followed by monthly injections in the maintenance phase, until disease progression or death. The primary objectives are to determine the recommended dose of intrathecal QL1706 in combination with pemetrexed and to assess safety based on the incidence of treatment-related adverse events. Clinical response rate, progression-free survival related to leptomeningeal metastasis, and overall survival are also evaluated. Patients undergo cerebrospinal fluid and blood specimen collection to evaluate potential clinical, molecular, and/or immune predictors of treatment efficacy and safety.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Intrathecal Dual Checkpoint Inhibition in Combination with Pemetrexed

This study is a prospective, single-arm, Phase I/II clinical trial. The primary objectives were to determine the recommended dose of intrathecal dual checkpoint inhibitor (PD-1 and CTLA-4, QL1706) in combination with pemetrexed and safety based on the incidence of treatment-related adverse events. Clinical response rate (CRR), progression-free survival related to leptomeningeal metastasis (LMPFS) and overall survival (OS) are also evaluated. Patients will have cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood specimen collection for the evaluation of predictors (clinical, molecular, and/or immune) of the efficacy and safety of this regimen.

Interventions

Drug: - QL1706 (bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and CLTA-4)

Intrathecal injection of PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody was administered every 2 weeks for 6 weeks during the induction phase, followed by monthly injections during the maintenance phase, until recurrence or death.

Drug: - Pemetrexed (Alimta)

Pemetrexed (Alimta, Eli Lilly and Company) was administrated by intrathecal injection, first as induction therapy, twice per week for 2 weeks, followed by consolidation therapy, once per week for 4 weeks, then maintenance therapy, once per month until the patient's death, leptomeningeal metastasis progresses, or intolerable severe adverse events occurred.

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International Sites

Huizhou, Guangdong, China

Status

Recruiting

Address

The Affiliated Huizhou Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University

Huizhou, Guangdong, 516000

Huizhou, Guangdong, China

Status

Recruiting

Address

The Affiliated Huizhou Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University

Huizhou, Guangdong, 516000

Site Contact

Zhenyu Pan, PhD,MD

[email protected]

+8618718178286

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