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Wu J, Liu D, Offin M, Lezcano C, Torrisi JM, Brownstein S, Hyman DM, Gounder MM, Abida W, Drilon A, Harding JJ, Sullivan RJ, Janku F, Welsch D, Varterasian M, Groover A, Li BT, Lacouture ME. Characterization and management of ERK inhibitor associated dermatologic adverse events: analysis from a nonrandomized trial of ulixertinib for advanced cancers. Invest New Drugs 2021; 39:785-795. [PMID: 33389388 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-020-01035-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Background Ulixertinib is the first-in-class ERK1/2 kinase inhibitor with encouraging clinical activity in BRAF- and NRAS-mutant cancers. Dermatologic adverse events (dAEs) are common with ulixertinib, so management guidelines like those established for epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRi)-associated dAEs are needed. Patients and Methods This was an open-label, multicenter, phase I dose escalation and expansion trial of ulixertinib evaluating data from 135 patients with advanced malignancies enrolled between March 2013 and July 2017. Histopathological features, management, and dAEs in 34 patients are also reported. Twice daily oral ulixertinib was administered at 10 to 900 mg in the dose escalation cohort (n = 27) and at 600 mg in 21-day cycles in the expansion cohort (n = 108). Results The incidence of ulixertinib-induced dAEs and combined rash were 79% (107/135) and 76% (102/135). The most common dAEs included acneiform rash (45/135, 33%), maculopapular rash (36/135, 27%), and pruritus (34/135, 25%). Grade 3 dAEs were observed in 19% (25/135) of patients; no grade 4 or 5 dAEs were seen. The presence of at least 1 dAE was associated with stable disease (SD) or partial response (PR) (OR = 3.64, 95% CI 1.52-8.72; P = .003). Acneiform rash was associated with a PR (OR = 10.19, 95% CI 2.67-38.91; P < .001). Conclusion The clinical spectrum of ulixertinib-induced dAEs was similar to EGFR and MEK inhibitors; dAEs may serve as a surrogate marker of tumor response. We propose treatment algorithms for common ERK inhibitor-induced dAEs to maintain patients' quality of life and dose intensity for maximal clinical benefit. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT01781429.
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Affiliation(s)
- J Wu
- Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Linkou, Taipei, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Thoracic Oncology and Early Drug Development Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medicine, 530 East 74th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- BioMed Valley Discoveries, Kansas City, MO, 64111, USA
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- BioMed Valley Discoveries, Kansas City, MO, 64111, USA
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- BioMed Valley Discoveries, Kansas City, MO, 64111, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA. .,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA. .,Thoracic Oncology and Early Drug Development Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medicine, 530 East 74th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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- Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA. .,Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA. .,Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Weill Cornell Medicine, 530 East 74th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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Liu D, Flory J, Lin A, Offin M, Falcon CJ, Murciano-Goroff YR, Rosen E, Guo R, Basu E, Li BT, Harding JJ, Iyer G, Jhaveri K, Gounder MM, Shukla NN, Roberts SS, Glade-Bender J, Kaplanis L, Schram A, Hyman DM, Drilon A. Characterization of on-target adverse events caused by TRK inhibitor therapy. Ann Oncol 2020; 31:1207-1215. [PMID: 32422171 PMCID: PMC8341080 DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) pathway controls appetite, balance, and pain sensitivity. While these functions are reflected in the on-target adverse events (AEs) observed with TRK inhibition, these AEs remain under-recognized, and pain upon drug withdrawal has not previously been reported. As TRK inhibitors are approved by multiple regulatory agencies for TRK or ROS1 fusion-positive cancers, characterizing these AEs and corresponding management strategies is crucial. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with advanced or unresectable solid tumors treated with a TRK inhibitor were retrospectively identified in a search of clinical databases. Among these patients, the frequency, severity, duration, and management outcomes of AEs including weight gain, dizziness or ataxia, and withdrawal pain were characterized. RESULTS Ninety-six patients with 15 unique cancer histologies treated with a TRK inhibitor were identified. Weight gain was observed in 53% [95% confidence interval (CI), 43%-62%] of patients and increased with time on TRK inhibition. Pharmacologic intervention, most commonly with glucagon-like peptide 1 analogs or metformin, appeared to result in stabilization or loss of weight. Dizziness, with or without ataxia, was observed in 41% (95% CI, 31%-51%) of patients with a median time to onset of 2 weeks (range, 3 days to 16 months). TRK inhibitor dose reduction was the most effective intervention for dizziness. Pain upon temporary or permanent TRK inhibitor discontinuation was observed in 35% (95% CI, 24%-46%) of patients; this was more common with longer TRK inhibitor use. TRK inhibitor reinitiation was the most effective intervention for withdrawal pain. CONCLUSIONS TRK inhibition-related AEs including weight gain, dizziness, and withdrawal pain occur in a substantial proportion of patients receiving TRK inhibitors. This safety profile is unique relative to other anticancer therapies and warrants careful monitoring. These on-target toxicities are manageable with pharmacologic intervention and dose modification.
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Affiliation(s)
- D Liu
- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA; Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Nursing, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA.
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