Abstract
BACKGROUND: With high-risk neuroblastoma, post-induction metastases in bone marrow (BM)/bones confers a poor prognosis but can respond to anti-G(D2) antibody, such as naxitamab. We report results of a phase I/II trial. METHODS: Cycles included GM-CSF and naxitamab infused (30-to-90 min) on days + 1, + 3, + 5. Naxitamab was dose-escalated in the trial's phase I portion and administered at 9 mg/kg/cycle (i.e., ~ 270 mg/m(2)/cycle)-the recommended phase II dosage (RP2D)-in the phase II expansion. Cycles were monthly × 5 after a major response, i.e., complete (CR) or partial response. RESULTS: Among 32 subjects, CR was noted in 24 (75%), including 12 by international criteria and 12 based on MIBG-avid sites with negative PET scans. BM CR was achieved in 22/23 with BM metastases. Of 29 patients with abnormal (123)I-MIBG scans, major responses occurred in 14/20 with Curie scores (CS) 10-25 and in 7/9 with CS 1-9. Of 9 patients previously treated with other anti-G(D2) antibodies, 5 became event-free survivors. Post-protocol, 18 patients received anti-neuroblastoma vaccine. Five-year progression-free/overall survival rates were 38%/64%. Baseline CS, prior 2nd-line therapy, and prior anti-G(D2) antibody did not significantly impact survival. CONCLUSIONS: Naxitamb + GM-CSF is an attractive option for primary refractory osteomedullary disease, including in patients with a high disease burden. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01757626.