Myelodysplastic Syndromes—Clinical Studies: Novel Therapeutics II

463  Imetelstat Treatment Leads to Durable Transfusion Independence (TI) in RBC Transfusion-Dependent (TD), Non-Del(5q) Lower Risk MDS Relapsed/Refractory to Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA) Who Are Lenalidomide (LEN) and HMA Naive

David P. Steensma, et al.

The Abstract concludes: In this cohort of 38 non-del(5q) LR-MDS patients with a high RBC transfusion burden who were ESA relapsed/refractory and naïve to LEN/HMA, single-agent imetelstat yielded a TI rate of 37%, with a median duration of 10 months and limited side effects. Durable responses were characterized by transfusion independence >24 weeks and accompanied by Hb rise. Updated data will be presented.

 

464  Preliminary Results from a Phase II Study of the Combination of Azacitidine and Pembrolizumab in Patients with Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Kelly S. Chien, et al.

The Abstract concludes: In this ongoing phase II trial, preliminary data suggest that azacitidine and pembrolizumab was relatively safe and may have antitumor activity in patients who failed HMA.

 

465  A Phase II Study of Nivolumab or Ipilimumab with or without Azacitidine for Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Guillermo Garcia-Manero, et al.

The Abstract concludes: The incorporation of ICPI is feasible in MDS. These agents have significant activity as single agents and in combination in MDS with an acceptable toxicity profile and significant response and survival outcomes, particularly with ipilimumab. Further randomized studies are needed.

 

466  PD-L1 Blockade with Atezolizumab in Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome: An Initial Safety and Efficacy Analysis

Aaron T. Gerds, et al.

The Abstract concludes: Combination of atezolizumab plus azacitidine in HMA-naive HR-MDS pts had an unfavorable safety profile, which led to early termination. Limited responses were observed with atezo-based regimens (with or without azacitidine) in HMA-failure HR-MDS pts, without excessive or unexpected toxicity. Better understanding of the reasons associated with the differential toxicity profile observed between HMA-naive versus HMA-failure HR-MDS pts will be crucial for potential future developments of this combination.

 

467  A Randomized Phase II Study of Azacitidine (AZA) Alone or with Lenalidomide (LEN), Valproic Acid (VPA) or Idarubicin (IDA) in Higher-Risk MDS: Gfm's 'pick a Winner' Trial

Lionel Ades, MD, et al.

The Abstract concludes: Although OS differences may occur with longer follow up, the combination of VPA, LEN or IDA to AZA did not improve response or OS over AZA alone and worsened myelosuppression. With newer, potentially more potent drugs that can be combined with AZA, the “pick the winner “ approach may still be useful to select promising combinations based on response in phase II trials. Molecular data of the pt cohort will be presented at the meeting.

 

468  Phase 3 Study of Lenalidomide (LEN) Vs Placebo in Non-Transfusion Dependent (TD) Low Risk Del(5q) MDS Patients with Del(5q) - Preliminary Blinded Analysis of the European Sintra-REV Trial

Félix López Cadenas, et al.

The Abstract concludes: In this preliminary and blinded analysis we confirm a high rate of erythroid and cytogenetic responses early (w12) after study treatment with an adequate safety profile. Unblinded data will be presented at the meeting.