First-in-Human Phase I/IB Dose-Finding Study of Adagrasib (MRTX849) in Patients With Advanced KRASG12C Solid Tumors

Sai-Hong Ignatius Ou1, Pasi A Jänne2, Ticiana A Leal3

  • 1University of California Irvine School of Medicine and Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange, CA.

Abstract

Insights

Adagrasib, a KRASG12C inhibitor, showed antitumor activity in advanced solid tumors. The recommended Phase II dose of 600 mg twice daily was well tolerated, with notable responses in non-small-cell lung cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular targeted therapy
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • KRASG12C mutations are common drivers in non-small-cell lung cancer and other solid tumors.
  • Targeting KRASG12C represents a significant advancement in precision oncology.
  • Adagrasib is an orally available, highly selective small-molecule inhibitor designed for KRASG12C.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and clinical activity of adagrasib in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring the KRASG12C mutation.
  • To determine the recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) for adagrasib in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Phase I/IB study enrolling patients with advanced KRASG12C-mutant solid tumors.
  • Dose escalation using an accelerated titration design, transitioning to a modified toxicity probability interval design.
  • Evaluation of safety, pharmacokinetics, and clinical activity, including objective response rate and duration of response.

Main Results:

  • The recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) was established as adagrasib 600 mg twice daily based on safety and pharmacokinetic profiles.
  • In non-small-cell lung cancer patients at the RP2D, 53.3% achieved a confirmed partial response, with a median duration of response of 16.4 months.
  • Common adverse events included nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue; Grade 3-4 fatigue was the most common severe adverse event.

Conclusions:

  • Adagrasib 600 mg twice daily demonstrated favorable tolerability and significant antitumor activity in patients with advanced KRASG12C-mutant solid tumors.
  • The study supports further investigation of adagrasib in larger clinical trials for this patient population.