Sponsor: AbbVie (industry)
Phase: 3
Start date: Nov. 8, 2024
Planned enrollment: 460
ABBV-400 (telisotuzumab adizutecan) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that consists of telisotuzumab, a c-Met-targeting antibody, conjugated to a novel topoisomerase 1 inhibitor payload via a stable, cleavable linker [1]. The drug is designed to specifically target cells expressing c-Met (MET protein), which is frequently overexpressed in several types of cancer including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gastroesophageal cancer, and colorectal cancer (CRC). The topoisomerase 1 inhibitor payload works by interrupting DNA replication in cancer cells.
In a Phase 1 study (NCT05029882) of patients with advanced solid tumors, ABBV-400 has shown promising efficacy across multiple cancer types. In colorectal cancer (n=122), objective response rates of 18% and 24% were observed at doses of 2.4 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg respectively, with higher response rates (>35%) in patients with higher c-Met expression [2]. In NSCLC patients with EGFR wild-type disease (n=48), the objective response rate was 43.8% with a clinical benefit rate of 85.4% [3]. The drug has also shown activity in patients with MET-amplified tumors, with a 73% response rate reported in one cohort (n=11).
The safety profile has been generally manageable across trials. Common treatment-emergent adverse events include hematologic effects such as anemia (52-66%), neutropenia (37-62%), and thrombocytopenia (23-43%), as well as non-hematologic events including nausea (57-60%), fatigue (43-49%), and vomiting (38-39%) [1,3]. Grade 3 or higher adverse events occurred in 63-88% of patients across studies. Interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis has been reported in 6-9% of patients. The 2.4 mg/kg dose appears to have better long-term tolerability than 3.0 mg/kg, with higher relative dose intensity and generally lower adverse event rates [2].
[1] Phase 1 Results in Advanced Solid Tumors - Annals of Oncology [2] Latest Phase 1 Results in Colorectal Cancer - ASCO 2024 [3] Phase 1 Results in NSCLC - Annals of Oncology
Last updated: Dec 2024
In a Phase 1 study (NCT05029882) involving 122 heavily pre-treated advanced colorectal cancer patients, ABBV-400 demonstrated promising antitumor activity. At doses of 2.4 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg administered once every three weeks, the objective response rates (ORR) were 15% and 20%, respectively. Notably, patients with higher c-Met expression exhibited increased ORR, exceeding 30% at efficacious doses (≥2.4 mg/kg). Common Grade ≥3 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) included anemia (30%), neutropenia (25%), and leukopenia (12%). (ascopubs.org)
ABBV-400 is a c-Met–targeting antibody-drug conjugate, representing a novel therapeutic approach for c-Met overexpressing tumors in colorectal cancer. The AndroMETa-CRC-064 Phase 3 trial aims to compare ABBV-400 monotherapy to the standard treatment regimen of LONSURF (trifluridine and tipiracil) plus bevacizumab. This study could potentially offer a new treatment avenue for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. (prnewswire.com)
As of November 2024, the AndroMETa-CRC-064 trial is recruiting participants. The estimated primary completion date is April 2029. (adisinsight.springer.com)
Last updated: Aug 2025
Goal: The trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ABBV-400 monotherapy compared with the standard regimen of trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer with c-Met overexpression.
Patients: The trial is enrolling adults with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer that overexpresses c-Met, an oncogenic target. Eligible patients must have measurable disease (RECIST v1.1), ECOG 0-1, and life expectancy of at least 12 weeks. Patients must not have prior c-MET-targeted treatments or a history of allergies to study drugs.
Design: The study is a global, phase 3, randomized, open-label, controlled trial with a two-stage design. Stage 1 assesses two dosing regimens of ABBV-400. Stage 2 randomizes participants to either the optimal dose of ABBV-400 or to the standard of care combination of trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab. Up to 460 participants will be enrolled across multiple countries.
Treatments: ABBV-400 is an antibody-drug conjugate comprising a c-Met targeting antibody linked to a novel topoisomerase 1 inhibitor, specifically designed to target c-Met–overexpressing tumor cells. In phase 1 studies, ABBV-400 demonstrated objective response rates of 18-24% in metastatic colorectal cancer, with higher responses observed in patients with higher c-Met expression. The safety profile includes substantial rates of grade ≥3 hematologic and gastrointestinal adverse events, and interstitial lung disease in a minority of patients. The control arm uses trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab, a standard regimen in refractory mCRC.
Outcomes: Primary outcomes include objective response rate (by independent central review), overall survival, progression-free survival, and assessment of adverse events, laboratory abnormalities, and ECG/vital sign changes. Secondary outcomes address disease control, duration of response, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and patient-reported outcomes via the EORTC QLQ-C30 quality-of-life instrument.
Burden on patient: The patient burden is moderate to high. As a phase 3 study of an investigational antibody-drug conjugate, participants will have frequent clinic visits for infusions, safety monitoring including laboratory assessments and ECGs, and likely repeated pharmacokinetic and immunogenicity blood draws, especially in Stage 1. Radiographic assessments and patient-reported outcomes will be collected as per protocol, and compared to oral therapies alone, the need for IV infusions and increased monitoring will add to overall burden.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Life expectancy \>= 12 weeks per investigator assessment.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) of 0 or 1 during the screening period prior to the first dose of the study drug.
* Measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST), version 1.1.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior systemic regimen containing c-MET targeting antibody or Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC).
* History of allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to bevacizumab or any of its excipients, or to compounds similar to trifluridine/tipiracil.
* Active infection as noted in the protocol.
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