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Label indication SCEMBLIX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: Newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase (CP). This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on major molecular response rate [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s). FDA label
Also known as Asciminib (ABL001), ABL001, Asciminib Pediatric formulation group, Asciminib Adult formulation group, Asciminib Adult formulation, Asciminib Pediatric formulation, Asciminib single agent
Asciminib · 15 trials · 17 indications
TTDAE is defined as the interval from the date of first study treatment administration to the date of discontinuation of study treatment due to an adverse event (AE). The comparison between the asciminib and nilotinib treatment arms is performed using a cause-specific hazard model, in which discontinuations due to AE are considered the event of interest and discontinuations for reasons other than AE are treated as competing risks. The number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to AE within the specified timeframe is presented in the results table. The formal comparison between treatment arms is performed using a cause-specific hazard model, and the corresponding hazard ratio, confidence interval, and p-value are provided in the Statistical Analysis section. The TTDAE endpoint is event-driven by counting how many participants have experienced treatment discontinuations due to AE.
TTDAE is defined as the interval from the date of first study treatment administration to the date of discontinuation of study treatment due to an adverse event (AE). The comparison between the asciminib and nilotinib treatment arms is performed using a cause-specific hazard model, in which discontinuations due to AE are considered the event of interest and discontinuations for reasons other than AE are treated as competing risks. The number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to AE within the specified timeframe is presented in the results table. The formal comparison between treatment arms is performed using a cause-specific hazard model, and the corresponding hazard ratio, confidence interval, and p-value are provided in the Statistical Analysis section. The TTDAE endpoint is event-driven by counting how many participants have experienced treatment discontinuations due to AE.
Major Molecular Response (MMR) is defined as a significant reduction in the level of BCR::ABL1 transcripts, which are the genetic markers of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Specifically, MMR is achieved when there is a ≥ 3.0 log reduction in BCR::ABL1 transcripts compared to a standardized baseline, which corresponds to a BCR::ABL1/ABL1 ratio of ≤ 0.1% on the international scale (IS). The Major Molecular Response (MMR) rate at Week 48 for all patients with no evidence of MMR at baseline refers to the percentage of patients who achieve MMR after 48 weeks of treatment, despite not having MMR at the start.
Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) are summarized by cohort. Clinically significant findings for vitals, laboratory values and electrocardiogram (ECG) are reported as adverse events and or serious adverse events as determined by the investigator.
MMR was defined as a ≥ 3.0 log reduction in BCR-ABL1 transcripts compared to the standardized baseline equivalent to ≤ 0.1% BCR-ABL1/ABL% by international scale (IS) as measured by RQ-PCR.
MMR is defined as BCR::ABL1 IS ≤0.1%. MMR is defined as a ≥ 3.0 log reduction in BCR::ABL1 transcripts compared to the standardized baseline equivalent to ≤ 0.1 % BCR::ABL1/ABL % by international scale as measured by RQ-PCR.
Evaluation of asciminib efficacy : proportion of patients with MR2 (BCR::ABL1 IS ≤1%) level of response at 12 months.
MMR is defined as BCR::ABL1IS ≤ 0.1%. A patient will be counted as having achieved MMR at 12 month if he/she meets the MMR criterion at 12 month.
Evaluate the major molecular response rate at 24 weeks in asciminib arm
Safety of administering asciminib in combination with trastuzumab by measuring number of participants with a dose-limiting toxicity at each dose level
Efficacy at maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined by the number of participants with a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as determined by Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) Criteria for Brain Metastases (RANO-BM).
A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) is defined as an adverse event which starts between Day 1 and Day 28, is suspected by the investigator to be related to asciminib, and meets one of the several criteria.
An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.
Participants with Complete Response/Remission (CR) will achieve the following: No circulating blasts or extramedullary disease; No lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, skin/gum infiltration, testicular mass/CNS involvement; Marrow \<5% blasts (M1) OR \< 1% blasts by flow cytometry. If a discrepancy occurs between disease detection methods, the result of the flow cytometry assay will be used to determine CR status; Peripheral blood count recovery; ANC \> 1000μL and platelets \> 100,000μL. CR evaluable: Participants will be considered CR evaluable for Part 2 if they have relapsed/refractory Ph+ ALL defined as either \>1% bone marrow (BM) blasts by MFC or immunoglobulin/T-cell receptor (IG/TCR) PCR, OR \> 5% BM blasts by morphologic evaluation at enrollment and are treated at RP2D.
Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).
Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).
Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).
Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).
Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).
The AUC from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time (tlast) (ng\*h/mL)
The AUC from time zero to infinity (ng\*h/mL)
The maximum (peak) observed plasma, blood, serum, or other body fluid drug concentration after single dose administration (ng/mL)
The total body clearance of drug from the plasma (L/h)
To define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ABL001 for participants with BCR-ABL positive (BCR-ABL+) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in lymphoid blast crisis.
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects
Determine the MTD and/or RDE of ABL001 as single agent in CML and Ph+ ALL, and in combination with either nilotinib or imatinib or dasatinib in CML patients
| Arm | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Asciminib | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants received asciminib 80 mg once a day (QD). |
| Nilotinib | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | Participants will receive nilotinib 300 mg BID |
| ABL001 | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants will be treated with 80 mg of ABL001 (40 mg BID or 80mg QD). In patients not achieving MMR at 48 weeks or losing the response after the week 48 assessment up to week 108, asciminib dose may be escalated to 200 mg q.d. if in the investigator's opinion the patient may benefit from the escalation. |
| Cohort A | EXPERIMENTAL | 40 mg asciminib orally twice daily (BID) |
| Cohort B | EXPERIMENTAL | 80 mg asciminib orally once daily (QD) |
| Cohort C | EXPERIMENTAL | 200 mg asciminib orally twice daily (BID) |
| Bosutinib | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | Patients were randomized to bosutinib 500mg QD |
| Single arm study | EXPERIMENTAL | This study will enroll pediatric patients (≥ 1 and \< 18 years of age) with newly diagnosed or previously treated with Philadelphia positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Chronic Phase (Ph+ CML-CP) with or without known T315I mutation |
| Asciminib (Scemblix®) | EXPERIMENTAL | Asciminib will be administered 200 mg twice a day orally. The minimum dose is 200 mg, and maximum dose is 400 mg. |
| asciminb arm | EXPERIMENTAL | Patients will receive asciminib (40 mg BID continuous) |
| best available treatment arm | EXPERIMENTAL | Patients will receive best available therapy chosen by investigator |
| Asciminib Trastuzumab | EXPERIMENTAL | Combination of asciminib and trastuzumab |
| Single Arm | EXPERIMENTAL | Asciminib Adult formulation group: escalating doses evaluated Asciminib Pediatric formulation group: dose is based on body weight; dose level being evaluated will be converted into a mg/kg daily dose. For known T315I mutation: Fixed asciminib dose twice daily or the pediatric formulation dose equivalent twice daily. |
| Normal renal function | EXPERIMENTAL | healthy volunteers with normal renal function |
| Severe renal impairment | EXPERIMENTAL | subjects with severe renal impairment |
| Moderate renal impairment | EXPERIMENTAL | subject with moderate renal impairment |
| Mild renal impairment | EXPERIMENTAL | subjects with mild renal impairment |
| ABL001, Dasatinib, Prednisone, Blinatumomab | EXPERIMENTAL | \- Dose escalation will occur conventional Fibonocci 3+3 dose escalation scheme to determine a recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) * Dasatinib-Fixed doses oral once a day per cycle * ABL001 is administered orally daily per cycle * Prednisone-Fixed doses oral once a day per cycle. \--- Prednisone will be tapered and stop during cycle 2. * Blinatumomab - intravenous continuous infusion beginning no earlier than cycle 2 day 1 * Blinatumomab - Day 1-28 of each 42-day cycle, cycles 2-6, total of 5 cycles |
| Asciminib in CML patients | EXPERIMENTAL | Dose escalation study estimated the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended dose for expansion (RDE) of asciminib in adult patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). |
| Asciminib+Nilotinib in CML patients | EXPERIMENTAL | Dose escalation study estimated the MTD and/or RDE of asciminib in combination with Nilotinib in adult CML patients |
| Asciminib in Ph+ ALL patients | EXPERIMENTAL | Dose escalation study estimated the MTD and/or RDE of asciminib in adult patients with Ph positive ALL patients |
| Asciminib+Imatinib in CML patients | EXPERIMENTAL | Dose escalation study to estimate the MTD and/or RDE of asciminib in combination with imatinib in adult CML patients |
| Asciminib+dasatinib in CML patients | EXPERIMENTAL | Dose escalation study estimated the MTD and/or RDE of asciminib in combination with dasatinib in adult CML patients |
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Asciminib | DRUG | Asciminib 80 mg QD administered under fasting conditions. |
| Nilotinib | DRUG | Nilotinib 300 mg twice a day (BID) was administered under fasting conditions. |
| ABL001 40mg BID | DRUG | One tablet of 40 mg will be taken orally twice a day (BID) |
| ABL001 80mg QD | DRUG | Two tablets of 40 mg will be taken orally once a day (QD) |
| ABL001 200mg QD | DRUG | Five tablets of 40 mg will be taken orally once a day (QD) |
| ABL001 | DRUG | Asciminib will be supplied as 20 mg or 40 mg strength tablets will be administered orally in accordance with the assigned cohort. |
| Bosutinib | DRUG | 500 mg tablets was taken orally once daily (QD) |
| Asciminib single agent | DRUG | Asciminib (labelled as ABL001) administered as 40 mg tablet (adult formulation) or as 1 mg film-coated granules mini-tablets (pediatric formulation) |
| ABL001/Asciminib | DRUG | The study treatment for this clinical trial is an investigational drug called asciminib, which is marketed under the brand name Scemblix®. Asciminib is a compound that is being evaluated for its efficacy and safety in the treatment of the target condition. The minimum dose of asciminib to be administered in this study is 200 mg, while the maximum dose is 400 mg. The dose is planned as 200 mg twice a day (BID). The drug will be administered orally, allowing for convenient and non-invasive administration. |
| best available treatment | OTHER | Best available treatment will be based on investigator's choice identified prior to randomization. Dose and frequency will depend on label and institutional guidelines for various BAT |
| Asciminib and Trastuzumab | COMBINATION_PRODUCT | Each study treatment cycle will last 21 days. Asciminib will be taken orally every day during the treatment period at the dose determined as the MTD during the safety lead-in in combination with trastuzumab at a standard dose of 6mg/kg IV. Asciminib dose will begin at 80 mg daily (dose level 1), with a potential range from 40 mg daily (dose level -1A, with trastuzumab) to 200 mg bid (dose level 3, with trastuzumab) depending on the results of the safety lead-in. Trastuzumab will be given intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SQ) on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle. |
| Asciminib Adult formulation | DRUG | oral, administered daily (twice daily for participants with known T315I mutation); Cycles 1, 2, 3 |
| Asciminib Pediatric formulation | DRUG | oral, administered daily (twice daily for participants with known T315I mutation); Cycles 1, 2, 3 |
| Dexamethasone | DRUG | Fixed doses, oral (preferred) or intravenous (IV) twice daily; Cycle 1, Days 1 - 14; (Cycle 1 = 28 days) |
| Vincristine | DRUG | Fixed doses, IV, weekly; Cycle 1 |
| Blinatumomab | DRUG | Dosing based on bone marrow disease burden and weight. Continuous IV infusion; Cycles 2, 3 |
| Methotrexate (intrathecal) | DRUG | Intrathecal |
| Cytarabine (intrathecal) | DRUG | Intrathecal |
| Hydrocortisone (intrathecal) | DRUG | Intrathecal |
| Prednisolone (intrathecal) | DRUG | Intrathecal |
| Asciminib Pediatric formulation group | DRUG | Asciminib Pediatric formulation group: 1 mg film-coated granules in a size 0 capsule will be supplied, taken orally (capsules are a container for the granules and are not ingested): 10 mg (10x 1 mg film-coated granules in capsule) 15 mg (15x 1 mg film-coated granules in capsule) 30 mg (30x 1 mg film-coated granules in capsule) |
| Asciminib Adult formulation group | DRUG | Asciminib Adult formulation group: 40 mg tablets BID, taken orally. 20 mg tablets BID, taken orally. |
| Dasatinib | DRUG | Fixed doses oral once a day per 28 day cycle |
| Prednisone | DRUG | Fixed doses oral once a day per 28 day cycle Prednisone will be tapered and stop during cycle 2. |
| Asciminib (ABL001) | DRUG | Asciminib was be administered orally in a dose escalation schedule. |
| Imatinib | DRUG | Asciminib and imatinib was administered orally in CML patients |
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study. * Male or female patients ≥ 18 years of age. * Patients with CML-CP within 3 months of diagnosis. * Diagnosis of CML-CP (European Leukemia Network \[ELN\] 2020 criteria) with cytogenetic confirma...
Asciminib is an investigational small molecule being studied in several cancers, including Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic or accelerated phase, and HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer with brain metastases. It is also being evaluated in pediatric and young adult patients with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia positive or ABL-class Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Asciminib targets ABL1 and BCR. It is an inhibitor that binds to the ABL1 kinase, including the BCR-ABL1 fusion protein that drives Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemias. By inhibiting this target, asciminib is designed to block the signaling that promotes cancer cell growth in these conditions.
Asciminib is developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. Novartis is the sponsor of the clinical trials evaluating asciminib in leukemias and HER2 positive breast cancer.
Asciminib is in Phase 1 development overall, with additional Phase 2 trials ongoing. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for the indications currently being studied. The clinical program includes both Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies across leukemias and HER2 positive breast cancer.
Asciminib is being studied in several clinical trials, including NCT07387926 in pediatric and young adult Philadelphia positive or ABL-class Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia, NCT07354074 in pediatric Philadelphia positive chronic myeloid leukemia chronic phase, NCT07136428 in HER2 positive breast cancer brain metastases, and NCT06514534 in chronic myeloid leukemia with the T315I mutation.
Yes, asciminib is also known as ABL001. Other names used for this agent in study protocols include asciminib single agent, asciminib 80mg once daily, ABL001 40mg twice daily, and asciminib in combination with trastuzumab. These refer to the same investigational drug.