Anlotinib for Recurrent or Metastatic Primary Malignant Bone Tumor: A Multicenter, Single-Arm Trial

Lina Tang1, Xiaohui Niu2, Zhen Wang3

  • 1Shanghai 6th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.

Frontiers in Oncology
|June 13, 2022
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Anlotinib shows promise for recurrent or metastatic bone tumors, offering antitumor activity with manageable side effects in a clinical trial. This study evaluated its efficacy and safety in patients with advanced bone cancers.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Anlotinib, a multi-targeted kinase inhibitor, is effective for refractory soft tissue sarcoma.
  • Its efficacy in recurrent or metastatic primary malignant bone tumors remains unexamined in clinical trials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the antitumor activity and safety of anlotinib in patients with recurrent or metastatic primary malignant bone tumors.
  • To determine progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), and overall survival (OS).

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter, single-arm trial involving 42 patients with pathologically proven recurrent or metastatic primary malignant bone tumors.
  • Anlotinib administered orally at 12 mg daily (2 weeks on, 1 week off).
  • Primary endpoint: PFS. Secondary endpoints: ORR, DCR, OS. Adverse events (AEs) assessed using NCI CTCAE v4.03.

Main Results:

  • Median PFS was 5.3 months overall, 4.8 months in osteosarcoma, and 2.8 months in chondrosarcoma.
  • Median OS was 11.4 months overall.
  • Objective response rate (ORR) was 9.52%, and disease control rate (DCR) was 78.57%.
  • Grade 3+ AEs occurred in 54.76%, most commonly hypertension (19.05%). No treatment-related deaths.

Conclusions:

  • Anlotinib exhibits promising antitumor activity in recurrent or metastatic primary malignant bone tumors.
  • The drug demonstrates a manageable safety profile with notable AEs like hypertension.
  • Anlotinib represents a potential therapeutic option for this patient population.