2022
Phase 1b study of the novel first-in-class G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) agonist, LNS8801, in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-relapsed and refractory solid malignancies and dose escalation update.
Muller C, Chaney M, Cohen J, Garyantes T, Lin J, LoRusso P, Mita A, Mita M, Natale C, Orloff M, Papadopoulos K, Patel S, Ahnert J. Phase 1b study of the novel first-in-class G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) agonist, LNS8801, in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-relapsed and refractory solid malignancies and dose escalation update. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: 2574-2574. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.2574.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchG protein-coupled estrogen receptorFavorable safety profileStable diseaseLong-term benefitsHuman dose-escalation studyProtein-coupled estrogen receptorMetastatic uveal melanoma patientsEncouraging anti-tumor activityClinical benefit rateDose-escalation portionPhase 1b studyRefractory solid malignanciesImmune checkpoint inhibitorsObjective response rateDose-escalation studyMetastatic solid tumorsUveal melanoma patientsDuration of treatmentAnti-tumor activityEstrogen receptor agonistsSmall molecule agonistsCTCAE v5.0Evaluable patientsMeasurable diseaseRECIST v1.1Phase 1 study of SGN-ALPV, a novel, investigational vedotin antibody–drug conjugate directed to ALPP/ALPPL2 in advanced solid tumors (SGNALPV-001, trial in progress).
Lakhani N, Friedman C, Perez C, Wehr A, McGoldrick S, LoRusso P. Phase 1 study of SGN-ALPV, a novel, investigational vedotin antibody–drug conjugate directed to ALPP/ALPPL2 in advanced solid tumors (SGNALPV-001, trial in progress). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: tps3159-tps3159. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.tps3159.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMonomethyl auristatin EAdvanced solid tumorsSolid tumorsNon-small cell lungTesticular germ cell tumorsECOG PS 0Objective response rateProgression-free survivalDose-limiting toxicityPhase 1 studyDuration of responseGerm cell tumorsDisease-specific cohortsPromising preclinical dataImmunogenic cell deathClinical trial informationNormal tissue expressionAntibody-drug conjugatesMechanism of actionProtease-cleavable linkerAdult ptsCumulative safetyRECIST v1.1Exploratory endpointsMeasurable disease
2020
Trial in progress: A phase I/II, open-label, dose-escalation, safety and tolerability study of NC318 in subjects with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
Gutierrez M, Hamid O, Shum E, Wise D, Balar A, Weber J, LoRusso P, Shafi S, Rimm D, Tolcher A, Basudhar D, Dujka M, Heller K. Trial in progress: A phase I/II, open-label, dose-escalation, safety and tolerability study of NC318 in subjects with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: tps3166-tps3166. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.tps3166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic solid tumorsT cell functionSolid tumorsPD-L1 tumor proportion scoreAnti-tumor immune responseNon-small cell lungPhase I/IIPhase 2 doseTumor proportion scoreAnti-tumor immunityKey eligibility criteriaCell functionDose-escalation designBreast cancer subjectsNon-randomized studiesT cell proliferationPrevents tumor growthClass monoclonal antibodyCollection of biopsiesMeasurable diseaseRECIST v1.1Phase 1/2Escalation designTolerability studyImmune suppression
2019
A phase I/Ib multicenter study to evaluate the humanized anti-CD73 antibody, CPI-006, as a single agent, in combination with CPI-444, and in combination with pembrolizumab in adult patients with advanced cancers.
Mobasher M, Miller R, Kwei L, Strahs D, Das V, Luciano G, Powderly J, Merchan J, Barve M, LoRusso P, Tripathi A, Luke J. A phase I/Ib multicenter study to evaluate the humanized anti-CD73 antibody, CPI-006, as a single agent, in combination with CPI-444, and in combination with pembrolizumab in adult patients with advanced cancers. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: tps2646-tps2646. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.tps2646.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSingle agentCD73 antibodyTumor growthNon-small cell lungAdequate organ functionAnti-CD73 antibodiesOpen-label trialTreatment of patientsRenal cell carcinomaSelective A2AR antagonistNumber of malignanciesKnockout mice exhibitTriple-negative breastEligible patientsMeasurable diseaseLabel trialAdult patientsStandard therapyAdvanced cancerCD73 expressionImmunosuppressive adenosineMulticenter studyUrothelial bladderCell carcinomaCell lung
2015
Clinical activity of AMG 337, an oral MET kinase inhibitor, in adult patients (pts) with MET-amplified gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), gastric (G), or esophageal (E) cancer.
Kwak E, LoRusso P, Hamid O, Janku F, Kittaneh M, Catenacci D, Chan E, Bekaii-Saab T, Amore B, Hwang Y, Tang R, Ngarmchamnanrith G, Hong D. Clinical activity of AMG 337, an oral MET kinase inhibitor, in adult patients (pts) with MET-amplified gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), gastric (G), or esophageal (E) cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 33: 1-1. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.33.3_suppl.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAMG 337MET kinase inhibitorGastroesophageal junctionGI cancersClinical activityCommon treatment-emergent AEsKinase inhibitorsAdequate organ functionDose-expansion phaseSubset of ptsTreatment-emergent AEsAdvanced solid tumorsDose-limiting toxicityKey eligibility criteriaAmplification/mutationMeasurable diseaseAdult patientsComplete responsePartial responseDose escalationMedian ageGI tumorsAE profileEsophageal cancerMET pathway
2013
Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) in previously treated HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC): Results from an expanded access study.
Yardley D, Krop I, LoRusso P, Robert N, Mayer M, Abidoye O, Lai C, Yoo B, Perez E. Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) in previously treated HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC): Results from an expanded access study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 166-166. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.26_suppl.166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic breast cancerObjective response rateHER2-positive metastatic breast cancerT-DM1Investigator-assessed objective response rateMedian cumulative anthracycline doseAccess StudyCumulative anthracycline doseCytotoxic agent DM1HER2-directed agentsMost common gradeUS multicenter studyNew safety signalsRate of gradeConventional clinical trialsAnthracycline doseGrade AEsMBC therapyMeasurable diseaseMedian LVEFPrior anthracyclineSecondary endpointsMUGA scanCardiac dysfunctionMulticenter study
2012
507 Phase I, Open-Label, Randomized, Crossover Study Evaluating the Effects of Linifanib on Qtc Intervals in Patients with Solid Tumors
Chiu Y, LoRusso P, Ricker J, Li X, Pradhan R, Carlson D. 507 Phase I, Open-Label, Randomized, Crossover Study Evaluating the Effects of Linifanib on Qtc Intervals in Patients with Solid Tumors. Annals Of Oncology 2012, 23: ix173. DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)33069-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced solid tumorsDay 1Solid tumorsCardiac repolarizationAdequate organ functionECOG PS 0Primary end pointExposure-response analysisEffects modelMeasurable diseaseMorning doseOpen labelCrossover fashionPS 0QTc prolongationStandard therapyCrossover studyQTc intervalBaseline QTcFQTcF intervalStudy completion
2009
Sunitinib in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with advanced solid tumors: Updated phase I study results
Heath E, Blumenschein G, Cohen R, LoRusso P, LoConte N, Kim S, Chao R, Wilding G. Sunitinib in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with advanced solid tumors: Updated phase I study results. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 27: e14509-e14509. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e14509.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced solid tumorsAdverse eventsSolid tumorsDose-escalation cohortsUseful treatment optionTyrosine kinase inhibitorsDetermination of MTDContinuation protocolIntolerant GISTMore DLTsSchedule 2/1Unconfirmed PRECOG PSMeasurable diseaseOverall tolerabilityEscalation cohortsMedian ageOral sunitinibPartial responseAdditional patientsAdvanced RCCDose escalationClinical benefitPT cohortTreatment options
1999
Multicenter phase II study of capecitabine in paclitaxel-refractory metastatic breast cancer.
Blum J, Jones S, Buzdar A, LoRusso P, Kuter I, Vogel C, Osterwalder B, Burger H, Brown C, Griffin T. Multicenter phase II study of capecitabine in paclitaxel-refractory metastatic breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1999, 17: 485-93. PMID: 10080589, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1999.17.2.485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic breast cancerTreatment-related adverse eventsHand-foot syndromeBreast cancerAdverse eventsCommon treatment-related adverse eventsLarge multicenter phase II trialOnly treatment-related adverse eventMulticenter phase II studyMulticenter phase II trialComplete response durationPrior chemotherapeutic regimensPhase II studyPhase II trialMedian survival timeFavorable toxicity profileOverall response rateFluoropyrimidine carbamateMeasurable diseaseOral capecitabineAssessable diseaseII trialII studyMedian durationMetastatic disease
1989
Low-Dose Continuous Infusion 5-Fluorouracil and Cisplatin
LoRusso P, Pazdur R, Redman B, Kinzie J, Vaitkevicius V. Low-Dose Continuous Infusion 5-Fluorouracil and Cisplatin. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1989, 12: 486-490. PMID: 2686394, DOI: 10.1097/00000421-198912000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous infusionLow-dose continuous infusionMedian performance statusHand-foot syndromeSubclavian vein thrombosisDose continuous infusionMeasurable diseaseMedian durationMedian survivalPartial responsePerformance statusVein thrombosisComplete responseMedian ageGastric ulcerationPatientsSingle agentAntineoplastic activityCisplatinMonthsRest periodInfusionTrialsSurvivalToxicity
1988
Chemotherapy for paranasal sinus carcinoma. A 10‐year experience at Wayne state university
Lorusso P, Tapazoglou E, Kish J, Ensley J, Cummings G, Kelly J, Al‐Sarraf M. Chemotherapy for paranasal sinus carcinoma. A 10‐year experience at Wayne state university. Cancer 1988, 62: 1-5. PMID: 2454717, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19880701)62:1<1::aid-cncr2820620102>3.0.co;2-f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUntreated patientsRecurrent diseaseMedian survivalRole of chemotherapyMajority of patientsManagement of patientsParanasal sinus carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaOverall response rateResponse 3 monthsAdjuvant chemotherapyEvaluable patientsMeasurable diseaseParanasal cancerPatients 88Predominant toxicityCNS involvementRenal impairmentAdvanced patientsMetastatic diseaseMale patientsRecurrent patientsSinus carcinomaFemale patientsCell carcinoma