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NCT Number: NCT06809530

Intrathecal Dual Checkpoint Inhibitor (PD-1 and CTLA-4) in Combination With Pemetrexed for Leptomeningeal Metastasis

This phase I/II study is to evaluate the recommended dose, safety, feasibility, and therapeutic response of intrathecal dual checkpoint inhibitor (targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4 with QL1706) in combination with pemetrexed in patients with leptomeningeal metastasis.

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Key information

Age range

21 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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About this study

This study is a prospective, single-arm, phase I/II clinical trial evaluating intrathecal dual checkpoint inhibitor (targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4 with the bispecific antibody QL1706) in combination with pemetrexed for the treatment of leptomeningeal metastasis.

Intrathecal pemetrexed is administered twice weekly for 2 weeks (induction phase), then weekly for 4 weeks (consolidation phase), and monthly thereafter (maintenance phase). Intrathecal QL1706 (a PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody) is given every two weeks during the six-week induction phase, followed by monthly injections in the maintenance phase, until disease progression or death.

The primary objectives are to determine the recommended dose of intrathecal QL1706 in combination with pemetrexed and to assess safety based on the incidence of treatment-related adverse events. Clinical response rate, progression-free survival related to leptomeningeal metastasis, and overall survival are also evaluated. Patients undergo cerebrospinal fluid and blood specimen collection to evaluate potential clinical, molecular, and/or immune predictors of treatment efficacy and safety.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of solid tumors; Cerebrospinal fluid cytopathology is positive.
  • Male or female aged between 21 and 75 years; Normal liver and kidney function; WBC≥4000/mm3, Plt≥100000/mm3.
  • No history of severe nervous system disease; No severe dyscrasia.

Exclusion criteria

  • Any evidence of nervous system failure, including severe encephalopathy, grade 3 or 4 leukoencephalopathy on imaging, and Glasgow Coma Score less than 11.
  • Any evidence of extensive and lethal progressive systemic diseases without effective treatment.
  • A history of HIV or AIDS, acute or chronic hepatitis B or C infection, previous anti-PD1 therapy-induced pneumonitis, or have ongoing >Grade 2 adverse events of such therapy; or ongoing autoimmune disease that required systemic treatment in the past 2 years.
  • Patients with poor compliance or other reasons that were unsuitable for this study.

Treatment and study plan

QL1706 (bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and CLTA-4)

Drug

Intrathecal injection of PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody was administered every 2 weeks for 6 weeks during the induction phase, followed by monthly injections during the maintenance phase, until recurrence or death.

Pemetrexed (Alimta)

Drug

Pemetrexed (Alimta, Eli Lilly and Company) was administrated by intrathecal injection, first as induction therapy, twice per week for 2 weeks, followed by consolidation therapy, once per week for 4 weeks, then maintenance therapy, once per month until the patient's death, leptomeningeal metastasis progresses, or intolerable severe adverse events occurred.

Primary outcomes

  1. PR2D

    Time frame: From date of treatment until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 6 months

    The recommended phase II dose. The dose limiting toxicity was defined as ≥ grade 3 neurological toxicities (e.g., chemical meningitis) or other grade 4 toxicity.

  2. Incidence of treatment-related adverse events

    Time frame: From date of treatment until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 6 months.

    The incidence of treatment-related adverse events were measured for determining tolerability and safety. Adverse events (AEs) are evaluated according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE). Events of grade 3-5 are defined as moderate and severe adverse events.

Other outcomes

  1. Clinical response rate

    Time frame: From date of treatment until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 6 months

    The response assessment in neuro-oncology criteria (RANO) proposal for response criteria of leptomeningeal metastasis was used to assess the clinical response in this study.

  2. Progression-free survival related to leptomeningeal metastasis (LMPFS)

    Time frame: From date of treatment until the date of first documented leptomeningeal metastasis progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 6 months

    LMPFS was defined as time from the start of treatment until leptomeningeal metastasis progression or death. The leptomeningeal metastasis progression was determined based on the RANO proposal evaluation criteria which have been established and published on Neuro Oncol.

  3. Overall survival(OS)

    Time frame: From the enrollment of this study until date of death from any cause, whichever came first, or the last follow-up, assessed up to 6 months.

    Overall survival was recorded since the date of patient enrollment. All patients were followed up until death or the end of the study.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Guangzhou Medical University

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Registry information

Official study title

Intrathecal Administration of Dual Checkpoint Inhibitor in Combination With Pemetrexed in Patients With Leptomeningeal Metastasis: a Phase I/II Study

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2027
First posted
Feb 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 21, 2026

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