Subcutaneous amivantamab vs intravenous amivantamab, both in combination with lazertinib, in refractory EGFR-mutated, advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Primary results, including overall survival (OS), from the global, phase 3, randomized controlled PALOMA-3 trial.

Authors

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Natasha B. Leighl

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada

Natasha B. Leighl , Hiroaki Akamatsu , Sun Min Lim , Ying Cheng , Anna Rachel Minchom , Melina Elpi Marmarelis , Rachel E. Sanborn , James Chih-Hsin Yang , Baogang Liu , Tom John , Bartomeu Massuti , Alexander I. Spira , John Xie , Debropriya Ghosh , Ali Alhadab , Remy B Verheijen , Mohamed Gamil , Joshua Michael Bauml , Mahadi Baig , Antonio Passaro

Organizations

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada, Internal Medicine III, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea, Jilin Cancer Hospital, Changchun, China, Drug Development Unit, The Royal Marsden Hospital and The Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, United Kingdom, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon, Portland, OR, National Taiwan University Cancer Center and National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia, Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital General de Alicante, Alicante, Spain, Virginia Cancer Specialists, Fairfax, VA, Janssen Research & Development, Raritan, NJ, Janssen Research & Development, Bridgewater, NJ, Janssen Research & Development, San Diego, CA, Janssen Research & Development, Leiden, Netherlands, Janssen Research & Development, Spring House, PA, Division of Thoracic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milano, Italy

Research Funding

Janssen Global Services LLC

Background: Amivantamab (ami) plus lazertinib (laz) demonstrated antitumor activity in EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC. Subcutaneous (SC) ami administration takes ≤7 mins and has low infusion-related reaction (IRR) rates. PALOMA-3 (NCT05388669) evaluated SC ami+laz vs IV ami+laz for pharmacokinetics (PK), efficacy, and safety among pts with EGFR Ex19del or L858R-mutated advanced NSCLC and disease progression on osimertinib and platinum-based chemotherapy. Methods: SC ami at 1600 mg (2240 mg, ≥80 kg) was manually injected weekly for the first 4 weeks, then every 2 weeks; IV ami was given at the approved dose of 1050 mg (1400 mg, ≥80 kg). Laz was orally dosed at 240 mg daily. Co-primary PK noninferiority endpoints were trough concentration (Ctrough on Cycle [C] 2 Day [D] 1 or C4D1) and C2 area under the curve (AUCD1-D15). Key secondary endpoints were objective response rate (ORR; noninferior) and progression-free survival (PFS). OS was a predefined exploratory endpoint. Prophylactic anticoagulation was recommended for the first 4 months (mo) of treatment. Results: In total, 418 patients (pts) were randomized (SC, n = 206; IV, n = 212); 416 received ≥1 dose. Overall, median age was 61 years, 67% were female, 61% Asian, and median 2 prior lines. At a median follow-up of 7.0 mo, PALOMA-3 met both co-primary endpoints. Geometric mean ratios (GMRs) comparing SC ami+laz vs IV for Ctrough were 1.15 (90% CI, 1.04–1.26) for C2D1 and 1.43 (90% CI, 1.27–1.61) for C4D1. GMR for C2 AUCD1-D15 was 1.03 (90% CI, 0.98–1.09). ORR was 30.1% (95% CI, 24–37) in the SC arm and 32.5% (95% CI, 26–39) for IV (relative risk, 0.92; P= 0.001), meeting the noninferiority criteria. Median duration of response (DoR) was longer for SC ami+laz vs IV (median, 11.2 vs 8.3 mo among confirmed responders). A favorable PFS trend was observed for SC ami+laz over IV (median, 6.1 vs 4.3 mo; HR, 0.84; P= 0.20). OS was notably longer for SC ami+laz vs IV (HR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.42–0.92; nominal P= 0.017). At 12 mo, 65% were alive in the SC arm vs 51% for IV. IRRs were ~5-fold lower in the SC arm: 13% vs 66% for IV, primarily grade 1-2 (0.5% vs 4% grade ≥3, respectively). Overall, 81% received prophylactic anticoagulants, with VTE reported by 9% in the SC arm vs 14% for IV. Across both arms, VTE incidence was 10% for pts who received prophylactic anticoagulants vs 21% for pts who did not. Severe bleeding risk was low among all pts receiving anticoagulants (1% grade ≥3). Conclusions: SC ami demonstrated noninferior PK and ORR compared to IV. Unexpectedly, DoR, PFS, and OS were longer in the SC arm vs IV, suggesting that the route of administration or formulation may affect outcomes. The safety profile was improved for SC ami, with lower IRR and VTE rates. Prophylactic anticoagulation can be safely implemented and reduces VTE risk. Clinical trial information: NCT05388669.

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Session Type

Oral Abstract Session

Session Title

Lung Cancer—Non-Small Cell Metastatic

Track

Lung Cancer

Sub Track

Metastatic Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Clinical Trial Registration Number

NCT05388669

Citation

J Clin Oncol 42, 2024 (suppl 17; abstr LBA8505)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2024.42.17_suppl.LBA8505

Abstract #

LBA8505

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