2012
Phase I study of axitinib combined with paclitaxel, docetaxel or capecitabine in patients with advanced solid tumours
Martin LP, Kozloff MF, Herbst RS, Samuel TA, Kim S, Rosbrook B, Tortorici M, Chen Y, Tarazi J, Olszanski AJ, Rado T, Starr A, Cohen RB. Phase I study of axitinib combined with paclitaxel, docetaxel or capecitabine in patients with advanced solid tumours. British Journal Of Cancer 2012, 107: 1268-1276. PMID: 22996612, PMCID: PMC3494424, DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2012.407.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced solid tumorsCommon treatment-related adverse eventsSolid tumorsTreatment-related adverse eventsAntitumour activitySelective second-generation inhibitorPhase ICo-administered agentsVascular endothelial growth factor receptorHand-foot syndromeEndothelial growth factor receptorHuman xenograft tumor modelsEfficacy of chemotherapyXenograft tumor modelMultiple tumor typesAxitinib pharmacokineticsCapecitabine pharmacokineticsGrowth factor receptorStable diseaseStarting doseAdverse eventsPartial responseComplete responseTreatment regimenDocetaxel exposure
2011
A Phase I study to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of AZD4877, an intravenous Eg5 inhibitor in patients with advanced solid tumors
Infante JR, Kurzrock R, Spratlin J, Burris HA, Eckhardt SG, Li J, Wu K, Skolnik JM, Hylander-Gans L, Osmukhina A, Huszar D, Herbst RS. A Phase I study to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of AZD4877, an intravenous Eg5 inhibitor in patients with advanced solid tumors. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2011, 69: 165-172. PMID: 21638123, DOI: 10.1007/s00280-011-1667-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityPrimary dose-limiting toxicityPhase IAcceptable safety profileAdvanced solid malignanciesAdvanced solid tumorsRelated adverse eventsSeverity of neutropeniaConclusionThe MTDAdverse eventsIntravenous infusionSafety profileSolid malignanciesAZD4877Intermediate doseDose reductionPart BPharmacokinetic profileDay 1Solid tumorsPart ANeutropeniaTolerabilityPatientsMTD
2010
A First-in-Human Study of Conatumumab in Adult Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors
Herbst RS, Kurzrock R, Hong DS, Valdivieso M, Hsu CP, Goyal L, Juan G, Hwang YC, Wong S, Hill JS, Friberg G, LoRusso PM. A First-in-Human Study of Conatumumab in Adult Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors. Clinical Cancer Research 2010, 16: 5883-5891. PMID: 20947515, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-10-0631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerAdvanced solid tumorsPartial responseColorectal cancerStable diseaseSolid tumorsPositron emission tomographic scansHuman death receptor 5Dose-expansion phaseGrade 3 eventsDose-escalation phaseCell lung cancerStandardized uptake valueHuman monoclonal agonist antibodyMonoclonal agonist antibodyDeath receptor 5Week 96Adult patientsAdverse eventsIntravenous dosesMore dosesTumor sizeLung cancerTumor levelsTumor responsePhase I Dose-Escalation Study of Recombinant Human Apo2L/TRAIL, a Dual Proapoptotic Receptor Agonist, in Patients With Advanced Cancer
Herbst RS, Eckhardt SG, Kurzrock R, Ebbinghaus S, O'Dwyer PJ, Gordon MS, Novotny W, Goldwasser MA, Tohnya TM, Lum BL, Ashkenazi A, Jubb AM, Mendelson DS. Phase I Dose-Escalation Study of Recombinant Human Apo2L/TRAIL, a Dual Proapoptotic Receptor Agonist, in Patients With Advanced Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2010, 28: 2839-2846. PMID: 20458040, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.25.1991.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecombinant human Apo2L/TRAILRhApo2L/TRAILDose-escalation studyAdverse eventsAdvanced cancerLiver metastasesDose escalationLiver functionApo2L/TRAILI dose-escalation studyDurable partial responseRapid tumor necrosisAntitumor activityCommon adverse eventsLiver enzyme elevationMetastatic liver diseaseSerious adverse eventsAbnormal liver functionNormal liver functionMultiple intravenous dosesNecrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligandPreclinical antitumor efficacyTumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligandFactor-related apoptosis-inducing ligandHuman clinical trialsA Phase I Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of the Death Receptor 5 Agonistic Antibody PRO95780 in Patients with Advanced Malignancies
Camidge DR, Herbst RS, Gordon MS, Eckhardt SG, Kurzrock R, Durbin B, Ing J, Tohnya TM, Sager J, Ashkenazi A, Bray G, Mendelson D. A Phase I Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of the Death Receptor 5 Agonistic Antibody PRO95780 in Patients with Advanced Malignancies. Clinical Cancer Research 2010, 16: 1256-1263. PMID: 20145186, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-09-1267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced malignanciesGrade 3 transaminase elevationHuman IgG1 monoclonal antibodyPhase I safetyDose-escalation designDose-dependent increaseDeath receptor 5Different tumor typesIgG1 monoclonal antibodyCohort expansionTransaminase elevationI safetyMost patientsObjective responseTrough concentrationsAdverse eventsEscalation designMultiple dosesMinor responseEfficacious concentrationsOvarian cancerEvidence of activityPharmacokinetic analysisReceptor 5Human studies
2009
Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Antitumor Activity of AMG 386, a Selective Angiopoietin Inhibitor, in Adult Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
Herbst RS, Hong D, Chap L, Kurzrock R, Jackson E, Silverman JM, Rasmussen E, Sun YN, Zhong D, Hwang YC, Evelhoch JL, Oliner JD, Le N, Rosen LS. Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Antitumor Activity of AMG 386, a Selective Angiopoietin Inhibitor, in Adult Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 27: 3557-3565. PMID: 19546406, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.19.6683.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAngiogenesis InhibitorsAngiopoietinsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticBevacizumabDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsFatigueFemaleHumansInfusions, IntravenousMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingNeoplasmsTreatment OutcomeConceptsAMG 386Advanced solid tumorsPartial responseAntitumor activitySolid tumorsElimination half-life valuesPatients 48 hoursMaximum-tolerated doseTreatment-related toxicityDose-limiting toxicityRefractory ovarian cancerWeeks of treatmentPeptide-Fc fusion proteinVolume transfer constantAngiopoietin inhibitorsCommon toxicitiesStable diseasePeripheral edemaAdult patientsClinical sequelaeMethods PatientsWeekly dosesTumor burdenRespiratory arrestSafety profile
2007
Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of AMG 706, an Oral Multikinase Inhibitor, in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
Rosen LS, Kurzrock R, Mulay M, Van Vugt A, Purdom M, Ng C, Silverman J, Koutsoukos A, Sun YN, Bass MB, Xu RY, Polverino A, Wiezorek JS, Chang DD, Benjamin R, Herbst RS. Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of AMG 706, an Oral Multikinase Inhibitor, in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2007, 25: 2369-2376. PMID: 17557949, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.07.8170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaximum-tolerated doseAMG 706Advanced solid tumorsSolid tumorsAdvanced refractory solid tumorsRefractory advanced solid tumorsVascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1Frequent adverse eventsRefractory solid tumorsDose-proportional mannerFactor receptorDose-finding studyOral multikinase inhibitorStudy of patientsPlacental growth factorGrowth factor receptor 1Platelet-derived growth factor receptorFactor receptor 1Stem cell factor receptorGrowth factor receptorStable diseaseKinase domain receptorAdverse eventsPartial responseProgressive disease
2005
Phase I Trial of the Oral Antiangiogenesis Agent AG-013736 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors: Pharmacokinetic and Clinical Results
Rugo HS, Herbst RS, Liu G, Park JW, Kies MS, Steinfeldt HM, Pithavala YK, Reich SD, Freddo JL, Wilding G. Phase I Trial of the Oral Antiangiogenesis Agent AG-013736 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors: Pharmacokinetic and Clinical Results. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2005, 23: 5474-5483. PMID: 16027439, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.04.192.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced solid tumorsAG-013736Clinical activityOral receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorSolid tumorsReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factorSingle test dosesMaximum-tolerated dosePhase II doseDose-limiting toxicitySignificant drug interactionsPeak plasma concentrationEndothelial cell growth factorPhase II testingVascular endothelial cell growth factorTyrosine kinase inhibitorsHighest dose levelPlatelet-derived growth factorIndividual PK parametersEffect of foodCell growth factorObserved hypertensionDrug holidayPartial response
2004
Gefitinib in Combination With Gemcitabine and Cisplatin in Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase III Trial—INTACT 1
Giaccone G, Herbst RS, Manegold C, Scagliotti G, Rosell R, Miller V, Natale RB, Schiller JH, von Pawel J, Pluzanska A, Gatzemeier U, Grous J, Ochs JS, Averbuch SD, Wolf MK, Rennie P, Fandi A, Johnson DH. Gefitinib in Combination With Gemcitabine and Cisplatin in Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase III Trial—INTACT 1. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2004, 22: 777-784. PMID: 14990632, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCisplatinDeoxycytidineDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleGefitinibGemcitabineHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingProbabilityPrognosisQuinazolinesReference ValuesSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsChemotherapy-naive patientsAdvanced NSCLCLung cancerAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerResponse rateNon-small cell lung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinibEnd pointUnresectable stage IIICycles of chemotherapyEfficacy end pointPhase II trialFirst-line gemcitabineTyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinibPhase I trialCell lung cancerUnexpected adverse eventsMedian survival timeKinase inhibitor gefitinibFurther preclinical testingDaily gefitinibFavorable tolerabilityII trialPlacebo groupAdverse eventsGefitinib in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase III Trial—INTACT 2
Herbst RS, Giaccone G, Schiller JH, Natale RB, Miller V, Manegold C, Scagliotti G, Rosell R, Oliff I, Reeves JA, Wolf MK, Krebs AD, Averbuch SD, Ochs JS, Grous J, Fandi A, Johnson DH. Gefitinib in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase III Trial—INTACT 2. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2004, 22: 785-794. PMID: 14990633, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.07.215.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleGefitinibHumansInfusions, IntravenousLung NeoplasmsMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisQuinazolinesReference ValuesRisk AssessmentSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsResponse rateOverall survivalLung cancerActive epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsNon-small cell lung cancerReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsDose-related diarrheaSignificant prolonged survivalUnexpected safety findingsChemotherapy-naive patientsDouble-blind trialPlacebo-controlled trialPhase II trialBaseline demographic characteristicsPhase I trialCell lung cancerConcentration/time curveTyrosine kinase inhibitorsCarboplatin areaDaily gefitinibGefitinib monotherapyMonotherapy trials
2003
Induction docetaxel and carboplatin followed by weekly docetaxel and carboplatin with concurrent radiotherapy, then surgery in stage III non-small cell lung cancer: a Phase I study.
Wirth LJ, Lucca J, Ostler P, Fidias P, Lynch C, Jänne PA, Herbst RS, Johnson BE, Sugarbaker DJ, Mathisen DJ, Lukanich JM, Choi NC, Berman SM, Skarin AT. Induction docetaxel and carboplatin followed by weekly docetaxel and carboplatin with concurrent radiotherapy, then surgery in stage III non-small cell lung cancer: a Phase I study. Clinical Cancer Research 2003, 9: 1698-704. PMID: 12738723.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerStage III non-small cell lung cancerCT/RTMaximum-tolerated doseCell lung cancerConcurrent radiotherapyLung cancerDose levelsConcurrent weekly carboplatinGrade 3 toxicityPathologic complete responsePhase II studyInduction docetaxelTrimodality treatmentWeekly carboplatinWeekly docetaxelII studyOverall survivalStage IIIAComplete responseSurgical patientsSubsequent radiotherapyNew regimenInduction CTGrade 3
2002
Phase I study of recombinant human endostatin in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Herbst RS, Hess KR, Tran HT, Tseng JE, Mullani NA, Charnsangavej C, Madden T, Davis DW, McConkey DJ, O’Reilly M, Ellis LM, Pluda J, Hong WK, Abbruzzese JL. Phase I study of recombinant human endostatin in patients with advanced solid tumors. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2002, 20: 3792-803. PMID: 12228199, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2002.11.061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAngiogenesis InhibitorsCollagenCollagen Type XVIIIEndostatinsEndothelial Growth FactorsE-SelectinFemaleFibroblast Growth Factor 2Hematologic DiseasesHumansImmunoglobulinsInfusions, IntravenousLymphokinesMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPeptide FragmentsRecombinant ProteinsTime FactorsTissue DistributionVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsRh-EndoConcentration-time curveRecombinant human endostatinSerum markersPreclinical modelsSolid tumorsHuman endostatinDose-limiting toxic effectAntitumor activityTwo-compartmental open modelAdvanced solid tumorsPhase I trialCentral line accessDose-finding trialMinor antitumor activityI trialIntravenous bolusSerum biomarkersSerum antibodiesPharmacokinetic dispositionAllergic reactionsPatientsPharmacokinetic profileDose levelsPhase ISelective oral epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839 is generally well-tolerated and has activity in non-small-cell lung cancer and other solid tumors: results of a phase I trial.
Herbst RS, Maddox AM, Rothenberg ML, Small EJ, Rubin EH, Baselga J, Rojo F, Hong WK, Swaisland H, Averbuch SD, Ochs J, LoRusso PM. Selective oral epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839 is generally well-tolerated and has activity in non-small-cell lung cancer and other solid tumors: results of a phase I trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2002, 20: 3815-25. PMID: 12228201, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2002.03.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesGefitinibHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingNeoplasmsProtein-Tyrosine KinasesQuinazolinesSkin DiseasesConceptsDose-limiting toxicityPharmacokinetic analysisEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrade 1/2 adverse eventsTyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839Primary dose-limiting toxicityReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsPrior cancer therapyAntitumor activityDaily oral dosingPhase I trialCell lung cancerTyrosine kinase inhibitorsSolid tumor typesVariability of exposureStable diseaseAdverse eventsPartial responseUndue toxicityI trialTolerability trialCell lungFollicular rash