Abstract 2368
Background
Depth of response (DepOR; max % reduction from baseline in sum of target lesion diameters), has shown prognostic value for long-term survival in multiple malignancies. Among aRCC patients (pts) in CheckMate 214, objective response and complete response rates were higher and more durable, and overall survival (OS) was greater (intention-to-treat: HR 0.71, P = 0.0003; intermediate/poor-risk pts: HR 0.66, P < 0.0001), for nivolumab + ipilimumab (N+I) vs sunitinib (S) at 30-mo min follow-up. This exploratory analysis evaluated the relationship between DepOR and OS in CheckMate 214 to determine a potential DepOR threshold predictive of long-term OS with N+I.
Methods
Pts with previously untreated aRCC were randomized 1:1 to N+I (3 mg/kg + 1 mg/kg IV) Q3W for 4 doses, followed by N (3 mg/kg IV) Q2W, or S 50 mg/day orally for 4 wk (6-wk cycles). An exploratory analysis of OS by DepOR quartiles was conducted (Q0, no reduction; Q1, >0–≤25%; Q2, >25–≤50%; Q3, >50–≤75%; Q4, >75–≤100%).
Results
Of 550 and 546 pts randomized to N+I or S, 479 and 459, respectively, had postbaseline target lesion measurements. Overall, greater DepOR was associated with improved OS (Table). Pts on N+I with >50–≤75% (Q3) tumor reduction had similar OS as those with >75% (Q4) reduction, whereas only Q4 pts achieved comparable OS with S (203/550 [37%] N+I vs 46/546 [8%] S randomized pts). Receiver operating characteristic analysis supported a > 50% DepOR threshold for greatest OS benefit with N+I. Additional analyses of the relationship between DepOR and outcomes across arms will be presented.Table:
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DepOR | N+I N = 479 | S N = 459 | ||||
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n (%) | Median OS, mo (95% CI) | OS probability vs Q0, HR (95% CI) | n (%) | Median OS, mo (95% CI) | OS probability vs Q0, HR (95% CI) | |
Q0a | 105 (22) | 26.9 (18.6–NE) | – | 94 (20) | 12.4 (9.5–15.0) | – |
Q1 | 107 (22) | NR (29.9–NE) | 0.63 (0.43–0.93)b | 137 (30) | 31.9 (22.1–37.8) | 0.48 (0.35–0.67)b |
Q2 | 64 (13) | NR (26.1–NE) | 0.65 (0.42–1.01)b | 109 (24) | NR (NE) | 0.21 (0.14–0.32)b |
Q3 | 96 (20) | NR (NE) | 0.22 (0.13–0.38)b | 73 (16) | NR (NE) | 0.18 (0.11–0.29)b |
Q4 | 107 (22) | NR (NE) | 0.18 (0.11–0.32)b | 46 (10) | NR (NE) | 0.08 (0.03–0.17)b |
Among Q0 pts, median OS was longer and OS probabilities were notably higher with N+I vs S.
bP < 0.0001 when compared with Q0 in the same arm. CI, confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio; NE, not estimable; NR, not reached.
Conclusions
The relationships between DepOR and OS are distinct for N+I vs S, with a greater percentage of N+I pts having prolonged OS. Similar notable OS benefits in N+I DepOR Q3 and Q4 suggest that a DepOR threshold >50% may be a useful indicator of potential for long-term survival with N+I in aRCC pts. Prospective analyses to determine clinical applications are needed.
Clinical trial identification
NCT02231749.
Editorial acknowledgement
Jen Tyson, PhD, and Lawrence Hargett of Parexel.
Legal entity responsible for the study
Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Funding
Bristol-Myers Squibb and ONO Pharmaceutical Company Limited.
Disclosure
V. Grünwald: Research grant / Funding (institution), Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Shareholder / Stockholder / Stock options, Non-remunerated activity/ies: MSD; Research grant / Funding (institution), Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Non-remunerated activity/ies: Novartis; Research grant / Funding (institution), Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Shareholder / Stockholder / Stock options: AstraZeneca; Research grant / Funding (institution), Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Shareholder / Stockholder / Stock options, Non-remunerated activity/ies: BMS; Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Non-remunerated activity/ies: Merck Serono; Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Non-remunerated activity/ies: Roche; Research grant / Funding (institution), Travel / Accommodation / Expenses: Pfizer; Travel / Accommodation / Expenses: Lilly; Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Non-remunerated activity/ies: PharmaMar; Travel / Accommodation / Expenses: Nanobiotix; Travel / Accommodation / Expenses: Janssen; Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Non-remunerated activity/ies: Eisai; Research grant / Funding (institution), Travel / Accommodation / Expenses, Non-remunerated activity/ies: Ipsen; Research grant / Funding (institution), Travel / Accommodation / Expenses: Eusa Pharm. T.K. 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