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Randomized phase III study of capecitabine, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab with or without cetuximab in advanced colorectal cancer. CAIRO2 study of the Dutch Colorectal Cancer Group (DCCG).
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Randomized phase III study of capecitabine, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab with or without cetuximab in advanced colorectal cancer CAIRO2 study of the Dutch Colorectal Cancer Group (DCCG) CJA Punt, J Tol, CJ Rodenburg, A Cats, GJ Creemers, JG Schrama, FLG Erdkamp, A Vos, L Mol, NF Antonini
Treatment of advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) • Fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy plus the VEGF antibody bevacizumab is currently considered as the standard 1st line treatment • Cetuximab is a chimaeric monoclonal antibody against the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which has shown efficacy as a single agent and in combination with chemotherapy
Background • VEGF and EGFR share common downstream signaling pathways, and preclinical models have shown additive effects for VEGF and EGFR inhibition • In irinotecan-resistant CRC the combination of irinotecan, cetuximab, and bevacizumab (BOND2 study)1 was feasible and suggested greater efficacy compared to irinotecan + cetuximab (BOND study)2 • Therefore, targeting both VEGF and EGFR in CRC appears a promising strategy and warrants evaluation in a prospective study 1Saltz et al. J Clin Oncol 2007 2 Cunningham NEngl J Med 2004
Study design CAIRO2 Randomization Arm B Arm A Capecitabine Oxaliplatin Bevacizumab Capecitabine Oxaliplatin Bevacizumab Cetuximab
Endpoints • Primary endpoint progression-free survival • Secondary endpoints overall survival, response rate, toxicity, translational research
Statistical design • Study was designed to detect a difference in median progression-free survival of 3 months (11m 14m) (HR 0.79), power 80%, =0.05, 2- tailed test • Stratification parameters - prior adjuvant chemotherapy - serum LDH - number of affected organs - institution
Main inclusion criteria • Histologically proven colorectal cancer • Advanced disease not amenable to curative surgery • Measurable disease parameters • No previous systemic treatment for advanced disease • Previous adjuvant chemotherapy should be completed 6 months prior to randomization • Age 18 years • WHO performance score 0-1 • Adequate hepatic, bone marrow, and renal function • No therapeutic dose of anticoagulant drugs • No significant cardiovascular or other disease
Dose and scheduleall cycles given 3-weekly Arm A Cycle 1-6: • oxaliplatin 130 mg/m² day 1 • capecitabine 1000 mg/m² b.i.d. day 1-14 • bevacizumab 7.5 mg/kg day 1 Cycle ≥ 7: • capecitabine 1250 mg/m² b.i.d. day 1-14 • bevacizumab 7.5 mg/kg day 1 Arm B • oxaliplatin, capecitabine, bevacizumab: as in arm A • cetuximab weekly 250 mg/m² (400 mg/m² 1st dose)
Evaluation of response • Evaluation of tumor response every 3 cycles (RECIST) • Evaluation of toxicity prior to each cycle (NCI-CTC criteria, version 3.0) • Central review was performed of all patient files when death occurred ≤ 30 days of the last administration of study drugs and which was accompanied by any other event than disease progression, irrespective of the causality reported for this event • All serious adverse events and results of central review were submitted to the IDMC
Accrual • Participation of 79 Dutch hospitals • 755 patients were randomized between June 2005 and December 2006 • 736 patients were eligible • 731 patients received ≥ 1 treatment cycle • Median duration of follow-up 18.7 months
Baseline characteristics * p =0.035
Efficacy results Results were confirmed in the subgroup of patients with EGFR+ tumors
Progression-free survival Arm A (without cetuximab) 10.7 months (9.7-12.5) Arm B (with cetuximab) 9.6 months (8.5-10.7) Hazard ratio for progression 1.21 p value 0.018
Overall survival Arm A (without cetuximab) 20.4 months (18.1-26.1) Arm B (with cetuximab) 20.3 months (17.9-21.6) Hazard ratio for survival 1.15 p value 0.21
Skin toxicity associated with cetuximab
Arm B (with cetuximab): skin grade 0-1 (n=109) Arm B (with cetuximab): skin grade 2 (n=152) Arm B (with cetuximab): skin grade 3 (n=104) PFS according to skin toxicity Arm B grade 0-1 vs 2 vs 3: p ≤ 0.01
Arm A (without cetuximab): overall (n=366) Arm B (with cetuximab): skin grade 0-1 (n=109) Arm B (with cetuximab): skin grade 2 (n=152) Arm B (with cetuximab): skin grade 3 (n=104) PFS according to skin toxicity Arm A vs arm B grade 0-1: p < 0.0001
KRAS genotyping (n=501) Genotyping by Q-PCR - based assay No difference in baseline characteristics between patients with KRAS wildtype and mutation (except higher serum LDH in wildtype) No correlation between KRAS status and cetuximab-related skin toxicity
1.0 0.8 0.6 Progression free survival probability 0.4 0.2 0.0 0 6 12 18 24 30 months from randomization KRAS and PFS Arm A (without cetuximab); KRAS mutant Arm B (with cetuximab); KRAS mutant Arm A (without cetuximab); KRAS wildtype Arm B (with cetuximab); KRAS wildtype
Conclusions - I • The addition of cetuximab to capecitabine, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab results in a significantly decreased progression-free survival, without affecting overall survival • The addition of cetuximab to chemotherapy and bevacizumab results in a significant increase of skin toxicity and diarrhea, however the toxicity is acceptable in both treatment arms • The grade of cetuximab-related skin toxicity significantly correlates with PFS
Conclusions - II • The results of cetuximab are not significantly influenced by KRAS status • In patients with KRAS mutation the addition of cetuximab to chemotherapy and bevacizumab results in a significant decrease in PFS • Toxicity as a reason for discontinuation of treatment does not significantly differ between treatment arms, therefore a negative interaction between anti-VEGF and anti-EGFR antibodies cannot be excluded
DCCG CAIRO2 study - acknowledgements Investigators: C. Smorenburg, Alkmaar; R.Hoekstra, Almelo; C.Rodenburg, Amersfoort; J.van der Hoeven, Amstelveen; A.Cats, M.Geenen, C. van Groeningen, D.Richel, B.de Valk, N.Weijl, Amsterdam; J.Douma, Arnhem; P.Nieboer,Assen; F.Valster, Bergen op Zoom; R.Rietbroek, Beverwijk; A.Ten Tije, Blaricum; O.Loosveld, Breda; D.Kehrer, Capelle a/d IJssel; M.Bos, Delft; Z.Erjavec,Delfzijl; H.Sinnige, C.Knibbeler, Den Bosch; W.Van Deijk, F.Jeurissen, H.Sleeboom Den Haag; H.de Jong, Den Helder; A.Imholz, Deventer; E.Muller, Doetinchem; J. vanden Bosch,Dordrecht; S.Hovenga, Drachten; E.Balk, Ede; G.Creemers, M.Dercksen, Eindhoven; M.Legdeur, Enschede; A.Smals, Geldrop; H.van Halteren, Goes; M. van Hennik, Gorinchem; A.van der Torren, Gouda; G.Hospers, R.de Jong, Groningen; G.de Klerk, Haarlem; P.Zoon, Harderwijk; J.Wals, Heerlen; V.Derleyn, Helmond; H.Dankbaar, Hengelo; S.Luyckx, Hilversum; C. de Swart, Hoofddorp; J.Haasjes, Hoogeveen; W.Meijer, Hoorn; M.Polee, Leeuwarden;M.Tesselaar, Leiden; H.Oosterkamp,Leidschendam; J.Bollen, Lelystad; R.Jansen, Maastricht; P. van der Velden, Middelharnis; P.Slee, Nieuwegein; C.Punt, C.Mandigers, Nijmegen; A.Vos, Oss; M.den Boer, Roermond; D. de Gooyer, Roosendaal; A.Planting, A.vander Gaast, J.Pegels, T.Kok, F.de Jongh, Rotterdam; J.Braun, Schiedam; F.Erdkamp, Sittard; G.Veldhuis, Sneek; A.van Reisen, Terneuzen; C.Kruijtzer, Tiel; H.Roerdink, J. van Riel, Tilburg; D.ten Bokkel Huinink, E.Voest, Utrecht; M. van Diemen, Veghel; G.Vreugdenhil, Veldhoven; M.Werter, Venlo; L.Kerkhofs, Vlissingen; P.Schiphorst, Winterswijk; A.van Bochove, Zaandam; A.Ogilvie, Zoetermeer; A.Honkoop, Zwolle Pathology: J.van Krieken, J.Dijkstra, E.Börger, Nijmegen Statisticians:N.Antonini, O.Dalesio, Amsterdam Central Datamanagement: L.Mol, F.van Leeuwen, IKO Nijmegen, Independent Data Monitoring Committee: P. De Mulder †, D.Sleijfer, G.Stoter, Supported by Dutch Cancer Foundation, and unrestricted scientific grants from Merck Serono, Roche, Sanofi-Aventis