Abstract CT054: A dose escalation and toxicity study using pre-determined target concentration of Ramucirumab, a novel anti-angiogenic agent in children with recurrent / refractory solid tumors: A report from the children's oncology group phase I/ pilot consortium (ADVL1416) (original) (raw)

Cancer Research, 2018

Abstract

Ramucirumab (RAM) is a high affinity, humanized, monoclonal antibody that binds to the extra-cellular domain of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR). RAM prevents the binding of VEGF ligands with VEGFR-2, the most potent receptor of the VEGF tumor angiogenesis pathway. RAM is FDA approved for adults with NSCLC, as well as for gastric and colorectal adenocarcinoma where higher exposure was associated with better outcomes. Based on population pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis of the adult data, a minimum steady state concentration (Cmin ss) of ≥ 50 µg/ml of RAM was considered the target concentration for pediatrics. The Children's Oncology Group (COG) conducted a phase 1 study using a rolling six design to define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and /or a recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), evaluate toxicities and explore circulating angiogenic cells as a biomarker for RAM monotherapy in children with recurrent/refractory solid tumors. The starting dose of 8 mg/kg IV q...

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