A phase II study of zandelisib in patients with relapsed or refractory indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma: ME-401-K02

Wataru Munakata1, Takahiro Kumode2, Hideki Goto3

  • 1Department of Hematology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

PubMed

Insights

Zandelisib, a PI3Kδ inhibitor, showed positive results in a Phase II trial for relapsed follicular lymphoma. The novel dosing regimen improved efficacy and tolerability in patients with indolent non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma are indolent non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphomas.
  • Relapsed or refractory disease presents treatment challenges.
  • Phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitors offer a therapeutic avenue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of zandelisib, a PI3Kδ inhibitor.
  • To assess a novel intermittent dosing schedule for zandelisib.
  • To investigate zandelisib in patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma or marginal zone lymphoma.

Main Methods:

  • A global Phase II clinical trial (NCT04533581) involving 61 patients.
  • Continuous oral zandelisib (60 mg daily) for two cycles, followed by intermittent dosing.
  • Monitoring for treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and response rates.

Main Results:

  • Objective response rate of 75.4% and complete response rate of 24.6%.
  • Median time to response was 58 days, with 70.5% achieving response by Week 8.
  • Common Grade ≥3 TEAEs included transaminase elevation (8.2%); discontinuation rate was 14.8%.

Conclusions:

  • Zandelisib demonstrated favorable efficacy and tolerability in patients with relapsed/refractory indolent non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma.
  • The unique dosing schedule may enhance safety while maintaining effectiveness.
  • Zandelisib represents a promising treatment option for this patient population.

Related Concept Videos

Treatment Resistant Cancers02:56

Treatment Resistant Cancers

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. A cancer cell is genetically unstable and hence can mutate faster. They can also modify their microenvironment and escape immune surveillance. The difficulties in treating cancer are further compounded by the emergence of rapid resistance to anticancer drugs. The most common ways to attain resistance in cancer cells include alteration in drug transport and metabolism, modification of drug target, elevated DNA damage response, or...
Treatment Resistent Cancers02:56

Treatment Resistent Cancers

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. A cancer cell is genetically unstable and hence can mutate faster. They can also modify their microenvironment and escape immune surveillance. The difficulties in treating cancer are further compounded by the emergence of rapid resistance to anticancer drugs. The most common ways to attain resistance in cancer cells include alteration in drug transport and metabolism, modification of drug target, elevated DNA damage response, or...
Clinical Trials: Overview01:11

Clinical Trials: Overview

Clinical development focuses on how the drug will interact with the human body and encompasses four key phases of clinical trials, each serving a specific purpose in assessing the safety and effectiveness of new drugs. These phases overlap and build upon one another. Phase I involves a small group of healthy volunteers (typically 20-80 individuals) or, in cases where significant toxicity is expected, patients with the targeted disease, such as cancer or AIDS. The volunteers are tested for...