A Multi-Center Real-World Experience of IMpower150 in Oncogene Driven Tumors and CNS Metastases

Malinda Itchins1, Hannah Ainsworth1, Marliese Alexander2

  • 1Medical Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.

Clinical Lung Cancer
|August 27, 2022
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

The IMpower150 regimen shows effective responses in advanced non-small cell lung cancer, including patients with brain metastases and oncogene-driven tumors. This real-world data supports its use in diverse patient populations.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Limited real-world data exists for the IMpower150 regimen in oncogene-driven tumors with central nervous system (CNS) metastases.
  • This study addresses the need for data on IMpower150's efficacy and safety in a real-world setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of the IMpower150 regimen in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
  • To specifically assess outcomes in patients with oncogene-driven tumors and central nervous system metastases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 106 patients with advanced NSCLC treated with IMpower150 across 12 Australian sites (July 2018 - April 2021).
  • Correlation of clinicopathologic and treatment parameters with efficacy (overall response rate, survival) and toxicity.
  • Analysis included patients with brain metastases, leptomeningeal disease (LMD), liver metastases, and EGFR mutations.

Main Results:

  • The overall response rate was 51%, with 52% in EGFR-mutated patients. Median overall survival was 11.4 months.
  • Patients with untreated brain metastases showed similar intracranial response rates (55%) as those with treated metastases (53%).
  • Survival outcomes were notable for liver metastases (11.0 months) and brain metastases (11.4 months); LMD survival was 7.1 months. No new safety concerns were identified.

Conclusions:

  • The IMpower150 regimen demonstrated clinically meaningful responses in a real-world, largely pre-treated, oncogene-positive NSCLC population.
  • The regimen showed efficacy even in patients with central nervous system disease, including brain metastases and leptomeningeal disease.
  • These findings support the use of IMpower150 in advanced NSCLC patients, particularly those with oncogene alterations and CNS involvement.

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