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Anetumab ravtansine

Phase 2

Mesothelioma | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Bayer AG|Trials Updated: Jun 30, 2022

Anetumab ravtansine development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Jan 2017

Anetumab ravtansine target and mechanism

Molecular targetTUBB4B, TUBB1, TUBA3C, TUBA4A, TUBB3, TUBA1A
Target classInhibitor
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as Anetumab ravtansine (BAY94-9343)

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials6
Total Enrollment621

FDA Designations

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Anetumab ravtansine clinical trials

Anetumab ravtansine · 6 trials · 5 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 4
NCT03023722Phase II Anetumab Ravtansine in Pre-treated Mesothelin-expressing Pancreatic CancerPancreatic Cancer
COMPLETED18 Analytics
NCT02610140Phase II Anetumab Ravtansine as 2nd Line Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)Mesothelioma
COMPLETED248 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Phase II Anetumab Ravtansine in Pre-treated Mesothelin-expressing Pancreatic Cancer
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Phase II Anetumab Ravtansine as 2nd Line Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Response Rate as Measured Per RECIST 1.1 Criteria
From start of treatment until disease progression or death (up to 3 years).

Primary efficacy will be assessed based on radiological tumor evaluation by contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) or contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of chest/abdomen/pelvis. Contrast enhanced RECIST 1.1 scan will be done at Prescreening. Said pre-screen scan will be the baseline measure. RECIST 1.1 Scans will be done every 6 weeks for the first 6 months after the start of treatment, or more frequently if clinically indicated, every 9 weeks until the end of year 2 and every 12 weeks thereafter until disease progression or end of study, whichever comes first.

Progression-free Survival (PFS), [95% CI]
From randomization till approximately 117 PFS events observed, up to approx. 30 months (data cut-off: 31-May-2017)

Progression-free survival (PFS), defined as time from randomization until disease progression according to mRECIST (Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors) for Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) per blinded central radiology review, or death. Only descriptive analysis of OS was repeated in the follow-up period.

Number of patients in the safety lead-in (SLI) phase who completed Cycle 1 or had a DLT and were not replaced.
At least 3 weeks after the last patient starts treatment

During SLI, patients with cholangiocarcinoma received anetumab ravtansine in combination with cisplatin and patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma received anetumab ravtansine in combination with gemcitabine. The highest dose of anetumab ravtansine that can be given so that not more than 1 out of 6 patients experiences a dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) during the DLT evaluation period were declared as the MTD for anetumab ravtansine in combination with cisplatin or with gemcitabine.

Objective response (qualitative improvement from baseline) of anetumab ravtansine for monotherapy and combination therapy in mesothelin expressing advanced solid tumors
Up to approximately 26 months after patient starts treatment

A patient is a responder if the patient has a best response compared to baseline of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) among all post-baseline tumor assessments, as determined per RECIST 1.1 criteria (ITMIG modified RECIST 1.1 criteria for thymic carcinoma)

Durable disease control (lack of progression from baseline) of anetumab ravtansine in indications pancreatic and gastric cancer (co-primary endpoint)
Up to approximately 26 months after patient starts treatment

A patient experiences durable disease control if the patient has a tumor response compared to baseline of CR, PR or stable disease (SD) among the post-baseline tumor assessments made at least 180 days from first treatment, without prior disease progression

PR interval duration
Up to 2 months per patient

ECG evaluation

QRS interval duration
Up to 2 months per patient

ECG evaluation

QT interval duration
Up to 2 months per patient

ECG evaluation

Abnormal T/U waves
Up to 2 months per patient

ECG evaluation

Heart rate
Up to 2 months per patient

ECG evaluation

Cycle 1+2 AUC (area under the plasma concentration vs. time curve from zero to infinity after single (first) dose) of BAY94-9343 analytes
At pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 3h, 5h, 8h, 10h, 24h, 48h, 168h, 336h, 480h and 504h after each dose during first 42 days of the study
Cycle 1+2 AUC(0-tlast) (AUC from time zero to the last data point > LLOQ [lower limit of quantification]) of BAY94-9343 analytes
At pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 3h, 5h, 8h, 10h, 24h, 48h, 168h, 336h, 480h and 504h after each dose during first 42 days of the study
Cycle 1+2 Cmax (maximum drug concentration in plasma after the first dose administration) of BAY94-9343 analytes
At pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 3h, 5h, 8h, 10h, 24h, 48h, 168h, 336h, 480h and 504h after each dose during first 42 days of the study
QTcF (QT interval, corrected for heart rate according to Fridericia's formula) interval duration
Up to 2 months per patient

ECG evaluation

QTcP (QT interval, corrected for heart rate using a population-specific correction) interval duration
Up to 2 months per patient

ECG evaluation

Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of Anetumab ravtansine in combination with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin when given every three weeks
Up to 6 months, minimum: 1 cycle (=21days)

MTD is defined as the highest dose of anetumab ravtansine administered in combination with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin that can be given such that not more than 1 of 6 subjects at a given dose level experiences a dose-limiting toxicity (DLT).

Incidence of serious and non-serious adverse events (AEs)
Up to 6 months
Number of subjects with treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and significant abnormalities in safety assessments related to anetumab ravtansine (BAY94-9343) in each of the 4 treatment groups
After the first application of the study drug up until the safety follow up visit, i.e., 30-35 days after the last dose of the study drug.
AUC for antibody drug conjugate (ADC), total antibody (TA), derivative 4 of maytansine (DM4), and S methyl derivate of DM4 (DM4-Me) after single (first) dose administration of anetumab ravtansine (BAY94-9343) in Cycle 1
From pre-dose until 504 hours post dose during cycle 1
AUC(0-tlast) for ADC, TA, DM4 and DM4-Me after single (first) dose administration of anetumab ravtansine (BAY94-9343) in Cycle 1
From pre-dose until 504 hours post dose during cycle 1
Cmax for ADC, TA, DM4 and DM4-Me after single (first) dose administration of anetumab ravtansine (BAY94-9343) in Cycle 1
From pre-dose until 504 hours post dose during cycle 1

Secondary Endpoints

Time to Progression
From start of treatment until disease progression or death (up to 3 years).
Drug Toxicity
From start of treatment until disease progression or death (up to 3 years).
Overall Survival (OS), [95% CI]
Up to approx. 40 months (data cut-off: 06-Apr-2018) - Time from randomization until death from any cause; one-sided log-rank test stratified by time to progression (TTP) on first line treatment.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
All SubjectsEXPERIMENTALPatients with advanced metastatic pancreatic cancer who have measurable disease
BAY94-9343EXPERIMENTALDrug Anetumab ravtansine given Intravenously (IV)
VinorelbineACTIVE_COMPARATORDrug Vinorelbine given Intravenously
CholangiocarcinomaEXPERIMENTALSafety lead-in phase will determine the MTD of anetumab ravtansine administered in combination with cisplatin. Please note the study is no longer recruiting for the cholangiocarcinoma safety lead-in phase. During the main study phase anetumab ravtansine will be administered at the determined MTD in combination with cisplatin. Please note the main study phase for cholangiocarcinoma will no longer be going ahead.
Adenocarcinoma of the pancreasEXPERIMENTALSafety lead-in phase will determine the MTD of anetumab ravtansine administered in combination with gemcitabine During the main study phase, anetumab ravtansine will be administered at the determined MTD in combination with gemcitabine
Other solid tumorsEXPERIMENTAL(Non-small cell adenocarcinoma of the lung (NSCLC adenocarcinoma), Adenocarcinoma of the breast - triple negative (TNBC), Gastric adenocarcinoma including gastroesophageal junction (GEJ Cancer, Thymic carcinoma) During the main study phase, anetumab ravtansine will be administered at dose of 6.5 mg/kg in solid tumors
Anetumab ravtansineEXPERIMENTALThe evaluation of multiple ECG parameters and the drug-drug interaction (DDI) potential of anetumab ravtansine parameters when administered alone and together with itraconazole 100 mg oral capsules will be conducted in 2 sequential parts. On Cycle 1 Day 1, anetumab ravtansine will be given alone at a dose of 6.5 mg/kg in Part 1 and Part 2. On Cycle 2 Day 1, anetumab ravtansine will be given together with itraconazole at a dose of 0.6 mg/kg in Part 1, and at a dose of 6.5 mg/kg (planned) in Part 2.
Control groupEXPERIMENTALAnetumab ravtansine was given at 6.5 mg/kg body weight (BW) as a 1 hour intravenous (IV) infusion once every 3 weeks (Q3W) for subjects with adequate hepatic and renal function.
mild HI groupEXPERIMENTALAnetumab ravtansine was given at 6.5 mg/kg BW as a 1 hour IV infusion Q3W for subjects with mild hepatic impairment (HI).
moderate HI groupEXPERIMENTALAnetumab ravtansine was given at 6.5 mg/kg BW as a 1 hour IV infusion Q3W for subjects with moderate hepatic impairment (HI).
moderate RI groupEXPERIMENTALAnetumab ravtansine was given at 6.5 mg/kg BW as a 1 hour IV infusion Q3W for subjects with moderate renal impairment (RI).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
anetumab ravtansineDRUGPatients will receive anetumab ravtansine IV infusion at a dose of 6.5 mg/kg (recommended Phase II dose) on Day 1 of a 21-day cycle
Anetumab ravtansine (BAY94-9343)DRUGStarting dose: 6.5 mg/kg administered as IV infusion over 1 h every 3 weeks until disease progression or treatment withdrawal for any reason. Dose reductions are permitted.
VinorelbineDRUGStarting dose: 30mg/m\^2 administered as an IV infusion over 6 to 10 min every week until disease progression or treatment withdrawal for any reason. Dose reductions are permitted per standard practise.
CisplatinDRUGCisplatin 25 mg/m2 IV administered on day 1 and day 8 of 21 day cycle, for up to maximum 6 cycles
GemcitabineDRUGGemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 IV administered on days 1 and 8 of a 21-day cycle
ItraconazoleDRUGItraconazole 100 mg oral capsules given by mouth Cycle 1 (Day 18): 200 mg twice daily (BID) (Days 19 - 21): 200 mg once daily (QD) Cycle 2 (Days 1-8): 200 mg QD 12 days in total (Part 1 or Part 2)
Pegylated Liposomal DoxorubicinDRUGPegylated liposomal doxoribicin will be administered on Day 1 of every 21-day treatment cycle.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion Criteria: Eligibility criteria for prescreening * Must have had at least one and not more than two prior chemotherapy regimens for advanced disease (neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy would not be counted as a line of therapy). If prior radiation, measurable lesion outside radiation po...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumCanadaFinlandFranceItalyNetherlandsPolandRussiaSouth KoreaSpainTurkey (Türkiye)United KingdomSingaporeSwitzerlandMoldova
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Frequently asked questions about Anetumab ravtansine

What is anetumab ravtansine used for?

Anetumab ravtansine is an investigational antibody-drug conjugate being studied in mesothelin-expressing advanced solid tumors, including mesothelioma, ovarian neoplasms, pancreatic cancer, and other neoplasms. It is not approved for any indication and remains in clinical development. Trials have enrolled patients with recurrent platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and pre-treated mesothelin-expressing pancreatic cancer.

What does anetumab ravtansine target?

Anetumab ravtansine targets mesothelin on tumor cells and delivers a tubulin inhibitor payload that binds tubulin subunits including TUBB4B, TUBB1, TUBA3C, TUBA4A, TUBB3, and TUBA1A. By inhibiting tubulin polymerization, the payload disrupts microtubule dynamics and leads to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in mesothelin-expressing cancer cells.

Who is developing anetumab ravtansine?

Anetumab ravtansine is developed by Bayer AG, which trades on the OTC market under the ticker BAYRY. Bayer has sponsored the clinical trials evaluating the agent in mesothelin-expressing solid tumors, including studies in mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

What phase is anetumab ravtansine in?

Anetumab ravtansine is in Phase 1 development overall, though individual trials have been conducted in Phase 1b and Phase 2. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication. The completed studies include a Phase 1b multi-indication trial and a Phase 2 pancreatic cancer trial.

What clinical trials is anetumab ravtansine in?

Anetumab ravtansine has been evaluated in completed trials including NCT03102320, a Phase 1b multi-indication study in mesothelin-expressing advanced solid tumors; NCT03023722, a Phase 2 study in pre-treated mesothelin-expressing pancreatic cancer; NCT02824042, a Phase 1 ECG and drug interaction study; and NCT02751918, a Phase 1b study in recurrent mesothelin-expressing platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Is anetumab ravtansine the same as BAY94-9343?

Yes, anetumab ravtansine is also known as BAY94-9343. BAY94-9343 is the internal Bayer development code for the same antibody-drug conjugate. Both names refer to the identical investigational agent targeting mesothelin, and searches for either name refer to the same molecule.