2017
A phase 1 study of bortezomib and romidepsin in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, indolent B-cell lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Holkova B, Yazbeck V, Kmieciak M, Bose P, Ma S, Kimball A, Tombes MB, Shrader E, Wan W, Weir-Wiggins C, Singh A, Hogan KT, Conine S, Sankala H, Roberts JD, Shea TC, Grant S. A phase 1 study of bortezomib and romidepsin in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, indolent B-cell lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2017, 58: 1349-1357. PMID: 28103725, PMCID: PMC5817887, DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2016.1276287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-cell lymphomaMaximum-tolerated doseDose-limiting toxicityPhase 1 studyStable diseaseChronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphomaRefractory CLL/SLLPeripheral T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphomaIndolent B-cell lymphomaGrade 3 fatigueMedian treatment durationCLL/SLLSingle-agent bortezomibSmall lymphocytic lymphomaExpression of NFB-cell lymphomaRefractory CLLMedian durationPartial responseProgressive diseaseSafety profileLymphocytic lymphomaTreatment durationDay 1
2014
Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (PS-341; NSC 681239) and “Nonhybrid” (Bolus) Infusion Schedule of Alvocidib (Flavopiridol; NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory Indolent B-cell Neoplasms
Holkova B, Kmieciak M, Perkins EB, Bose P, Baz RC, Roodman GD, Stuart RK, Ramakrishnan V, Wan W, Peer CJ, Dawson J, Kang L, Honeycutt C, Tombes MB, Shrader E, Weir-Wiggins C, Wellons M, Sankala H, Hogan KT, Colevas AD, Doyle LA, Figg WD, Coppola D, Roberts JD, Sullivan D, Grant S. Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (PS-341; NSC 681239) and “Nonhybrid” (Bolus) Infusion Schedule of Alvocidib (Flavopiridol; NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory Indolent B-cell Neoplasms. Clinical Cancer Research 2014, 20: 5652-5662. PMID: 25248382, PMCID: PMC4233160, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-14-0805.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityCombination of bortezomibCommon hematologic toxicityCommon nonhematologic toxicitiesIndolent B-cell neoplasmsRefractory multiple myelomaDose-escalation designNon-Hodgkin lymphomaTotal response rateB-cell malignanciesB-cell neoplasmsPharmacodynamic study resultsNonhematologic toxicitySchedule regimenStable diseaseComplete remissionHematologic toxicityPartial remissionClinical responseInvestigator's discretionDosing regimenI trialPharmacokinetic findingsSensory neuropathyInfusion schedule
2011
Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (PS-341; NSC 681239) and Alvocidib (Flavopiridol; NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory B-Cell Neoplasms
Holkova B, Perkins EB, Ramakrishnan V, Tombes MB, Shrader E, Talreja N, Wellons MD, Hogan KT, Roodman GD, Coppola D, Kang L, Dawson J, Stuart RK, Peer C, Figg WD, Kolla S, Doyle A, Wright J, Sullivan DM, Roberts JD, Grant S. Phase I Trial of Bortezomib (PS-341; NSC 681239) and Alvocidib (Flavopiridol; NSC 649890) in Patients with Recurrent or Refractory B-Cell Neoplasms. Clinical Cancer Research 2011, 17: 3388-3397. PMID: 21447728, PMCID: PMC3096752, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-10-2876.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityCombination of bortezomibFebrile neutropeniaPharmacodynamic studiesDay 1Refractory B-cell neoplasmsElevated aspartate aminotransferase levelsCommon hematologic toxicityCommon nonhematologic toxicitiesPhase II studyRefractory multiple myelomaPhase I studiesAspartate aminotransferase levelsB-cell malignanciesB-cell neoplasmsHematologic toxicityIntravenous pushNonhematologic toxicityStable diseaseAminotransferase levelsI trialII studyPartial responseComplete responseDose escalation
2009
Phase I study of bryostatin 1, a protein kinase C modulator, preceding cisplatin in patients with refractory non-hematologic tumors
Pavlick AC, Wu J, Roberts J, Rosenthal MA, Hamilton A, Wadler S, Farrell K, Carr M, Fry D, Murgo AJ, Oratz R, Hochster H, Liebes L, Muggia F. Phase I study of bryostatin 1, a protein kinase C modulator, preceding cisplatin in patients with refractory non-hematologic tumors. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2009, 64: 803. PMID: 19221754, PMCID: PMC3901370, DOI: 10.1007/s00280-009-0931-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsPhase INon-hematologic tumorsPhase II dosesPhase II doseDose-limiting toxicityResultsFifty-three patientsBlood mononuclear cellsNon-hematologic malignanciesBryostatin 1Cytotoxicity of cisplatinCisplatin 50PurposePreclinical dataObjective responseContinuous infusionMononuclear cellsTolerable dosesProtein kinase C modulatorsCisplatin effectComputerized tomographyPatientsConsistent inhibitionCisplatin cytotoxicityCisplatinMinimal toxicity
2002
Phase I trial and correlative laboratory studies of bryostatin 1 (NSC 339555) and high-dose 1-B-D-arabinofuranosylcytosine in patients with refractory acute leukemia.
Cragg LH, Andreeff M, Feldman E, Roberts J, Murgo A, Winning M, Tombes MB, Roboz G, Kramer L, Grant S. Phase I trial and correlative laboratory studies of bryostatin 1 (NSC 339555) and high-dose 1-B-D-arabinofuranosylcytosine in patients with refractory acute leukemia. Clinical Cancer Research 2002, 8: 2123-33. PMID: 12114412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityPhase I trialComplete remissionCorrelative laboratory studiesI trialAcute leukemiaSplit courseContinuous infusionVivo administrationBryostatin 1Ara-C dose levelsAutologous bone marrow transplantationMajor dose-limiting toxicityEx vivoRefractory acute leukemiaUnfavorable prognostic characteristicsHigh-risk featuresLeukemia-free survivalBone marrow transplantationCourse of therapyPKC activityTransfusion requirementsRefractory leukemiaRefractory/Latter patients
2000
Phase I study of AG2034, a targeted GARFT inhibitor, administered once every 3 weeks
Roberts J, Shibata S, Spicer D, McLeod H, Tombes M, Kyle B, Carroll M, Sheedy B, Collier M, Pithavala Y, Paradiso L, Clendeninn N. Phase I study of AG2034, a targeted GARFT inhibitor, administered once every 3 weeks. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2000, 45: 423-427. PMID: 10803927, DOI: 10.1007/s002800051012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityPhase II doseCumulative toxicityAdvanced malignanciesIntravenous bolusAUC0-24Pharmacodynamic factorsFolate supplementationPlasma concentrationsIntermediate dosePharmacokinetic analysisDose levelsELISA assaysDosePhase IAG2034Progressive increaseGARFT inhibitorToxicityWeeksInhibitorsMucositisThrombocytopeniaDiarrheaHyperbilirubinemiaWeekly lometrexol with daily oral folic acid is appropriate for phase II evaluation
Roberts J, Poplin E, Tombes M, Kyle B, Spicer D, Grant S, Synold T, Moran R. Weekly lometrexol with daily oral folic acid is appropriate for phase II evaluation. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2000, 45: 103-110. PMID: 10663624, DOI: 10.1007/s002800050017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDaily oral folic acidOral folic acidDose omissionsFolic acidDose combinationWeekly scheduleEarlier Phase I trialPredose plasma samplesPhase II dosePhase II trialDose-limiting toxicityPhase I trialPhase II evaluationRed blood cell contentSevere toxic eventsRenal cell carcinomaDays of treatmentAppropriate dose combinationBlood cell contentInfusion weeklyStable diseaseII trialDose intensityPartial responseWeekly administration
1991
A phase i clinical trial of didemnin B
Stewart J, Low J, Roberts J, Blow A. A phase i clinical trial of didemnin B. Cancer 1991, 68: 2550-2554. PMID: 1933801, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19911215)68:12<2550::aid-cncr2820681203>3.0.co;2-q.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsM2/dDrug-induced liver dysfunctionPhase I clinical trialPhase II doseHepatic enzyme levelsDose-limiting toxicityComplete tumor responseCastor oil vehicleMurine B16 melanomaDidemnin BBolus scheduleClinical bleedingLiver dysfunctionAdvanced cancerAnaphylactic symptomsTumor responseClinical trialsDrug infusionL1210 growthOil vehicleM5076 sarcomaB16 melanomaDose levelsSporadic elevationsToxicologic tests
1990
Phase I trial of intraperitoneal recombinant interleukin-2/lymphokine-activated killer cells in patients with ovarian cancer.
Stewart JA, Belinson JL, Moore AL, Dorighi JA, Grant BW, Haugh LD, Roberts JD, Albertini RJ, Branda RF. Phase I trial of intraperitoneal recombinant interleukin-2/lymphokine-activated killer cells in patients with ovarian cancer. Cancer Research 1990, 50: 6302-10. PMID: 2205379.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymphokine-activated killer cellsRecombinant interleukin-2LAK activityIL-2Killer cellsDose levelsMononuclear cellsUnits/m2 body surface areaIntraperitoneal recombinant interleukin-2M2 body surface areaLAK/ILOvarian cancer refractorySerum IL-2Less IL-2Dose-limiting toxicityPhase I trialIL-2 levelsAdditional IL-2IL-2-dependent cell lineBody surface areaSignificant weight gainMononuclear cell collectionPeripheral blood cellsHighest dose levelCancer refractory