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Ovarian Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Sep 21, 2023

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RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment136

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Clinical trial landscape

adavosertib · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT01357161A Study of Adavosertib (MK-1775) in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Versus Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Alone for Participants With Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Tumors With the P53 Gene Mutation (MK-1775-004)Ovarian Cancer
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of Adavosertib (MK-1775) in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Versus Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Alone for Participants With Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Tumors With the P53 Gene Mutation (MK-1775-004)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Part 2: Median Progression-free Survival (PFS) in Weeks Based on Enhanced Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (Enhanced RECIST 1.1) by Independent Radiology Review
Up to 57 months

PFS was defined as the time from randomization to progressive disease (based on blinded independent central radiologic review) or death, whichever occurred earlier. Tumor response was evaluated every 6 weeks during treatment by diagnostic anatomic imaging and objective response assessments were performed based on enhanced RECIST 1.1 criteria. According to enhanced RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was the appearance of one or more new lesions, OR an unambiguous increase in the sum of target lesion volumes with both 1) \>20% increase in the sum of volumes (SOV) of all target lesions (taking as reference the nadir) and 2) greater than two times the variability of the measurements estimated by the sponsor and/or its designees. PFS was analyzed for Part 2 participants only using the Kaplan-Meier method and median PFS was reported in weeks. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not included in this analysis.

Part 1: Number of Participants With a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
During Cycle 1 of Part 1 (first 21 days)

DLTs assessed during first 21-day cycle of Part 1 and defined as toxicities that met pre-defined severity criteria, were possibly, probably, or definitely related to triplet therapy, and could possibly result in a change in the given dose. Hematologic DLTs included Grade (Gr) 3 or Gr 4 neutropenia with fever \>38.5°C and/or infection requiring antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment, and any Gr 4-5 hematological toxicity EXCEPT Gr 4 anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia lasting \<7 days, and thrombocytopenia lasting \<4 days, except if a platelet transfusion was required. Non-hematologic DLT defined as any Gr 3, 4, or 5 nonhematologic toxicity EXCEPT: Gr 3 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration judged by Investigator and SPONSOR to occur in setting of inadequate compliance with supportive care measures and last for less than 48 hours, alopecia of any grade, inadequately treated hypersensitivity reactions, or clinically non-significant, treatable or reversible lab abnormalities.

Parts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants That Experienced an Adverse Event (AE)
Part 1: Day 1 through Post Study (286 days total). Part 2: Day 1 through Post Study (479 days total)

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's products, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product was also an AE. The percentage of participants that experienced at least one AE was reported for each treatment arm.

Parts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants That Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an AE
Part 1: Day 1 through Post Study (286 days total). Part 2: Day 1 through Post Study (479 days total)

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's products, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product was also an AE. The percentage of participants that discontinued study treatment (paclitaxel, carboplatin, or MK-1775) due to an AE was reported for each treatment arm.

Number of Participants Experiencing Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
Part 1: Up to 14 days, Part 2: Up to 28 days

DLTs were adverse events (AEs) considered at least possibly related to study drug that prevented escalation of the drug dose. Hematologic DLTs were any grade (Gr) 4-5 toxicity EXCEPT: Gr 4 anemia and Gr 4 leukopenia, Gr 4 neutropenia lasting for \<7 days, Gr 4 thrombocytopenia lasting for \<4 days except if a platelet transfusion is required, and Gr 3/Gr 4 neutropenia with fever \>38.5°C and/or infection requiring antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment. Non-hematologic DLT was defined as any Gr 3, 4, or 5 non-hematologic toxicity EXCEPT: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration (all Gr 3) occurring in a setting of inadequate compliance with supportive care measures and lasting for \<48 hours, alopecia of any grade, inadequately treated hypersensitivity reactions, and clinically non-significant, treatable or reversible lab abnormalities including liver function tests, uric acid, etc.

Percentage of Total Cyclin-dependent Kinase (CDC2)-Positive Cells That Were Phosphorylated (pCDC2) in Skin Cells at Baseline and 8 Hours After MK-1775 Dosing
Baseline, 8 hours after first MK-1775 dose

The pCDC2 level in skin cells was used as a marker to evaluate MK-1775 activity. Analysis was done by immunohistochemistry and the percentage of total CDC2-positive cells that were pCDC2 positive (% pCDC2-positive cells) at baseline and 8 hours after MK-1775 dosing were reported for participants in Part 1, 2-A, and 2-B/3 treatment groups with available data per protocol.

Percentage of Total pCDC2 in Skin Cells at Baseline and 24 Hours After MK-1775 Dosing
Baseline, 24 hours after first MK-1775 dose

The pCDC2 level in skin cells was used as a marker to evaluate MK-1775 activity. Analysis was done by immunohistochemistry and the percentage of total pCDC2 at baseline and 24 hours after MK-1775 dosing were reported for participants in the Part 2-B/3 MK-1775 QD x2 Multi Dose plus Gemcitabine treatment groups with available data per protocol.

Percentage of Total pCDC2 in Skin Cells at Baseline and 48 Hours After MK-1775 Dosing
Baseline, 48 hours after first MK-1775 dose

The pCDC2 level in skin cells was used as a marker to evaluate MK-1775 activity. Analysis was done by immunohistochemistry and the percentage of total pCDC2 at baseline and at 48 hours after MK-1775 dosing were reported for participants in the Part 2-B/3 MK-1775 (150 mg, 200 mg, 250) BID x 2.5 Multi Dose plus cisplatin 75 mg/m\^2 groups and the 325 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Carboplatin group with available data per protocol.

Plasma Concentration of MK-1775 at 8 Hours After Administration (C8hr) of Single or Multiple Oral Doses
8 hours after MK-1775 dose

MK-1775 was measured in the plasma at 8 hours after dosing (Day 1 for single dose of monotherapy, Day 2 of single-dose combination therapy and QD x 2 Combination dosing, and Day 3 dose for BID X 2.5 combination dosing) for participants with available data.

Mean Urine Excretion of MK-1775 24 Hours After the Day 1 Monotherapy Dose
At 0-4 hours, 4-8 hours, and 12-24 hours post Day 1 dose of monotherapy

The mean cumulative amount of MK-1775 excreted unchanged in urine after a single oral dose was measured during the initial monotherapy cycle of the study. For this outcome measure, samples were collected and analyzed only for the MK-1775 monotherapy arms of the study at defined intervals after the Day 1 dose of monotherapy. Part 2 MK-1775 combination arms were not sampled per protocol.

Secondary Endpoints

Part 1: Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Gynecological Cancer Intergroup (GCIG) Criteria Based on Both RECIST 1.1 and Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Level by Independent Radiology Review
Up to 57 months
Part 2: Median PFS in Weeks Based on RECIST 1.1 by Independent Radiology Review
Up to 57 months
Part 2: ORR Per GCIG Criteria Based on Both Enhanced RECIST 1.1 and CA125 Level by Independent Radiology Review
Up to 57 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Part 1: adavosertib 225 mg + paclitaxel +carboplatinEXPERIMENTALDuring the open-label run-in, participants receive 225 mg adavosertib twice daily (BID) starting on Day 1 of Cycle 1 (cycle=21 days) for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive adavosertib in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (area under the curve \[AUC\] 5).
Part 2: adavosertib 225 mg + paclitaxel +carboplatinEXPERIMENTALDuring Part 2, participants receive 225 mg adavosertib BID starting on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive adavosertib in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC 5).
Part 2: Placebo + paclitaxel +carboplatinPLACEBO_COMPARATORDuring Part 2, participants receive matched placebo to adavosertib BID starting on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive placebo in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC 5).
adavosertib 325 mg Single DoseEXPERIMENTALParticipants received adavosertib 325 mg, orally, on Day 1.
adavosertib 650 mg Single DoseEXPERIMENTALParticipants received adavosertib 650 mg, orally, on Day 1.
adavosertib 1300 mg Single DoseEXPERIMENTALParticipants received adavosertib 1300 mg, orally, on Day 1.
adavosertib 100 mg Single Dose + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an intravenous (IV) infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 in each 4-week cycle plus adavosertib 100 mg single dose, orally, on Day 2 of each cycle.
adavosertib 200 mg Single Dose + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 in each 4-week cycle plus adavosertib 200 mg single dose, orally, on Day 2 of each cycle.
adavosertib 100 mg Single Dose + Cisplatin 75 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received cisplatin 75 mg/ m\^2 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 100 mg single dose orally, on Day 2 of each cycle.
adavosertib 200 mg Single Dose + Cisplatin 75 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received cisplatin 75 mg/ m\^2 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 200 mg single dose orally, on Day 2 of each cycle.
adavosertib 100 mg Single Dose + Carboplatin AUC 5EXPERIMENTALParticipants received carboplatin at an area under the time curve concentration of 5 mg/min/ml (AUC5) as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 100 mg single dose orally, on Day 2 of each cycle.
adavosertib 200 mg Single Dose + Carboplatin AUC 5EXPERIMENTALParticipants received carboplatin AUC5 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 200 mg single dose orally, on Day 2 of each cycle.
adavosertib 325 mg Single Dose + Carboplatin AUC 5EXPERIMENTALParticipants received carboplatin AUC5 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 325 mg single dose orally, on Day 2 of each cycle.
adavosertib 25 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 4-week cycle plus adavosertib 25 mg orally twice daily (BID) for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the IV infusion of gemcitabine on Day 1 and followed by 4 additional doses of adavosertib 25 mg at approximately 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3, 8-9, and 15-17 of each cycle.
adavosertib 50/25 mg BID x2.5 Multi + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 4 week cycle plus adavosertib 50 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the IV infusion of gemcitabine on Day 1 and followed by 4 doses of adavosertib 25 mg at approximately 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3, 8-9, and 15-17 of each 4 week cycle.
adavosertib 50 mg BID x2.5 Multi + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion given once weekly for 3 consecutive weeks of a 4 week cycle plus adavosertib 50 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the IV infusion of gemcitabine on Day 1 and followed by 4 additional doses of adavosertib 50 mg at approximately 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3, 8-9, and 15-17 of each 4 week cycle.
adavosertib 100 mg QD x2 Multi + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 4 week cycle plus adavosertib 100 mg orally once daily (QD) on Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 of each 4 week cycle.
adavosertib 125 mg QD x2 Multi + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 4 week cycle plus adavosertib 125 mg orally QD on Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 of each 4 week cycle.
adavosertib 150 mg QD x2 Multi + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 4 week cycle plus adavosertib 150 mg orally QD on Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 of each 4 week cycle.
adavosertib 175 mg QD x2 Multi Dose + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion given on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 4 week cycle plus adavosertib 175 mg orally QD on Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 of each 4 week cycle.
adavosertib 200 mg QD x2 Multi Dose + Gemcitabine 1000 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received gemcitabine 1000 mg/m\^2 as an IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 4 week cycle plus adavosertib 200 mg orally QD on Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 of each 4 week cycle.
adavosertib 50 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Cisplatin 75 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received cisplatin 75 mg/ m\^2 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 50 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of cisplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 100 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Cisplatin 75 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received cisplatin 75 mg/ m\^2 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 100 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of cisplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 125 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Cisplatin 75 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received cisplatin 75 mg/ m\^2 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 125 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of cisplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 150 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Cisplatin 75 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received cisplatin 75 mg/ m\^2 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 150 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of cisplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 200 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Cisplatin 75 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received cisplatin 75 mg/ m\^2 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 200 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of cisplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 250 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Cisplatin 75 mg/ m^2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received cisplatin 75 mg/ m\^2 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 250 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of cisplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 75 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Carboplatin AUC 5EXPERIMENTALParticipants received carboplatin AUC 5 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 75 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of carboplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 150 mg BID x 2.5 Multi Dose + Carboplatin AUC 5EXPERIMENTALParticipants received carboplatin AUC 5 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 150 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of carboplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 225 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Carboplatin AUC 5EXPERIMENTALParticipants received carboplatin AUC 5 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 225 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of carboplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.
adavosertib 325 mg BID x2.5 Multi Dose + Carboplatin AUC 5EXPERIMENTALParticipants received carboplatin AUC 5 as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle plus adavosertib 325 mg orally BID for 2.5 days, starting concomitantly with the administration of carboplatin on Day 1 and then at 12 hour intervals on Days 1-3 of each 3 week cycle.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
adavosertibDRUGAdavosertib capsules, orally, twice a day (BID) for a total of 5 doses starting on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
PlaceboDRUGplacebo to adavosertib, capsule, orally, BID for a total of 5 doses, starting on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
paclitaxelDRUGpaclitaxel, intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
carboplatinDRUGcarboplatin, IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
gemcitabineDRUGGemcitabine administered at 1000 mg/m\^2 by IV infusion in a 28-day cycle.
cisplatinDRUGCisplatin administered at 75 mg/m\^2 by IV infusion in a 21-day cycle.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed non-low grade, non-borderline (low malignant potential) ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer which has progressed after paclitaxel / platinum-based therapy. * Platinum-sensitive disease. Radiological progression must have occurred 6 mo...

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Frequently asked questions about adavosertib

What is adavosertib used for?

Adavosertib is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of solid tumors and ovarian cancer. It is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for these oncology indications.

What does adavosertib target?

Adavosertib is a small molecule that targets the WEE1 kinase, a protein involved in cell cycle regulation. By inhibiting WEE1, adavosertib is designed to disrupt DNA damage repair mechanisms in cancer cells, potentially making them more susceptible to chemotherapy.

Who makes adavosertib?

Adavosertib is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which is publicly traded under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with advanced solid tumors and ovarian cancer.

What phase is adavosertib in?

Adavosertib is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 1 dose escalation study and a Phase 2 study in ovarian cancer. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for any indication.

What clinical trials is adavosertib in?

Adavosertib has been studied in two completed clinical trials. NCT00648648 was a Phase 1 dose escalation study combining adavosertib with gemcitabine, cisplatin, or carboplatin in adults with advanced solid tumors. NCT01357161 was a Phase 2 study combining adavosertib with paclitaxel and carboplatin versus chemotherapy alone in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer with p53 gene mutation.

Is adavosertib the same as MK-1775?

Yes, adavosertib is also known as MK-1775. Clinical trials for the drug, such as NCT00648648 and NCT01357161, use the MK-1775 designation in their titles. Both names refer to the same investigational WEE1 kinase inhibitor being developed by Merck.