Javascript must be enabled to continue!
Efficacy and safety of larotrectinib in patients with TRK fusion thyroid carcinoma: An updated analysis.
View through CrossRef
6094
Background:
NTRK
gene fusions are oncogenic drivers in various tumor types, including thyroid carcinoma (TC). Larotrectinib (laro) is the first-in-class, highly selective, central nervous system-active TRK inhibitor, approved for tumor-agnostic use in patients (pts) with TRK fusion cancer. Here, we report updated long-term efficacy and safety data in pts with TRK fusion TC treated with laro.
Methods:
Pts with TRK fusion TC enrolled in 3 laro clinical trials (NCT02576431, NCT02122913, NCT02637687) were included. Laro was administered at 100 mg twice daily (BID) to adults; 2 pediatric pts received 100 mg/m
2
BID (maximum dose 100 mg BID). Responses were independent review committee-assessed per RECIST v1.1. Data cutoff: July 20, 2024.
Results:
At data cutoff, 31 pts were enrolled; 24 (77%) had differentiated TC (DTC) and 7 (23%) had anaplastic TC (ATC). Median age was 60 years (range 6–80). Median time since initial cancer diagnosis was 5 years (range 0–46). Seventeen pts (55%) were systemic treatment-naïve in the metastatic/unresectable setting, 6 (19%) received 2 or more prior therapies, and 24 (77%) received prior radioiodine. All
NTRK
gene fusions were identified by next-generation sequencing. Overall response rate (ORR) was 65% (95% confidence interval [CI] 45–81): 3 (10%) complete responses, 17 (55%) partial responses (PR), 5 (16%) stable disease (SD), 4 (13%) progressive disease (PD), and 2 (6%) not evaluable. For pts classified as DTC, ORR was 79% (95% CI 58–93). For pts classified as ATC, ORR was 14% (95% CI 0–58). Three (10%) pts had poorly differentiated TC, 1 classified as DTC (PR) and 2 as ATC (1 SD for >36 months and 1 PD). Median time to response for all pts was 1.9 months (range 1.6–16.2). Median duration of response, progression-free survival, and overall survival (OS) were 35 months (95% CI 19–not estimable [NE]), 39 months (95% CI 17–NE), and not reached (NR; 95% CI 28–NE), respectively, at median follow-ups of 48, 42, and 68 months. Median OS was NR (95% CI 56–NE) in DTC and 9 months (95% CI 3–NE) in ATC. The 6-year OS rate for all pts was 60% (95% CI 41–79). The 6-year OS rate was 71% (95% CI 50–91) for pts with DTC and 17% (95% CI 0–46) for pts with ATC. Median duration of treatment was 31 months (range 1–88). At data cutoff, 7 (23%) pts remained on treatment, 5 of whom had disease control. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were predominantly Grade 1/2. Grade 3/4 TRAEs were reported in 5 (16%) pts. There were no discontinuations due to TRAEs.
Conclusions:
Laro demonstrates rapid and durable responses, extended survival, and a favorable safety profile in pts with TRK fusion DTC. Limited single-agent activity is observed in pts with ATC. This supports the use of a TRK inhibitor to treat TRK fusion DTC and the importance of testing for
NTRK
gene fusions in patients with advanced TC needing systemic therapy.
Clinical trial information:
NCT02576431
,
NCT02122913
,
NCT02637687
.
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Marcia S. Brose
Maria E. Cabanillas
Jessica Jiyeong Lin
Raymond S. McDermott
Mohammed Almubarak
Jessica R. Bauman
Michela Casanova
Shivaani Kummar
Se-Hoon Lee
Damian Tobias Rieke
Do-Youn Oh
Changsong Qi
Natascha Neu
Domnita-Ileana Burcoveanu
Chiara E. Mussi
Alexander E. Drilon
David S. Hong
Steven G. Waguespack
Title: Efficacy and safety of larotrectinib in patients with TRK fusion thyroid carcinoma: An updated analysis.
Description:
6094
Background:
NTRK
gene fusions are oncogenic drivers in various tumor types, including thyroid carcinoma (TC).
Larotrectinib (laro) is the first-in-class, highly selective, central nervous system-active TRK inhibitor, approved for tumor-agnostic use in patients (pts) with TRK fusion cancer.
Here, we report updated long-term efficacy and safety data in pts with TRK fusion TC treated with laro.
Methods:
Pts with TRK fusion TC enrolled in 3 laro clinical trials (NCT02576431, NCT02122913, NCT02637687) were included.
Laro was administered at 100 mg twice daily (BID) to adults; 2 pediatric pts received 100 mg/m
2
BID (maximum dose 100 mg BID).
Responses were independent review committee-assessed per RECIST v1.
1.
Data cutoff: July 20, 2024.
Results:
At data cutoff, 31 pts were enrolled; 24 (77%) had differentiated TC (DTC) and 7 (23%) had anaplastic TC (ATC).
Median age was 60 years (range 6–80).
Median time since initial cancer diagnosis was 5 years (range 0–46).
Seventeen pts (55%) were systemic treatment-naïve in the metastatic/unresectable setting, 6 (19%) received 2 or more prior therapies, and 24 (77%) received prior radioiodine.
All
NTRK
gene fusions were identified by next-generation sequencing.
Overall response rate (ORR) was 65% (95% confidence interval [CI] 45–81): 3 (10%) complete responses, 17 (55%) partial responses (PR), 5 (16%) stable disease (SD), 4 (13%) progressive disease (PD), and 2 (6%) not evaluable.
For pts classified as DTC, ORR was 79% (95% CI 58–93).
For pts classified as ATC, ORR was 14% (95% CI 0–58).
Three (10%) pts had poorly differentiated TC, 1 classified as DTC (PR) and 2 as ATC (1 SD for >36 months and 1 PD).
Median time to response for all pts was 1.
9 months (range 1.
6–16.
2).
Median duration of response, progression-free survival, and overall survival (OS) were 35 months (95% CI 19–not estimable [NE]), 39 months (95% CI 17–NE), and not reached (NR; 95% CI 28–NE), respectively, at median follow-ups of 48, 42, and 68 months.
Median OS was NR (95% CI 56–NE) in DTC and 9 months (95% CI 3–NE) in ATC.
The 6-year OS rate for all pts was 60% (95% CI 41–79).
The 6-year OS rate was 71% (95% CI 50–91) for pts with DTC and 17% (95% CI 0–46) for pts with ATC.
Median duration of treatment was 31 months (range 1–88).
At data cutoff, 7 (23%) pts remained on treatment, 5 of whom had disease control.
Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were predominantly Grade 1/2.
Grade 3/4 TRAEs were reported in 5 (16%) pts.
There were no discontinuations due to TRAEs.
Conclusions:
Laro demonstrates rapid and durable responses, extended survival, and a favorable safety profile in pts with TRK fusion DTC.
Limited single-agent activity is observed in pts with ATC.
This supports the use of a TRK inhibitor to treat TRK fusion DTC and the importance of testing for
NTRK
gene fusions in patients with advanced TC needing systemic therapy.
Clinical trial information:
NCT02576431
,
NCT02122913
,
NCT02637687
.
Related Results
Complex Collision Tumors: A Systematic Review
Complex Collision Tumors: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Introduction: A collision tumor consists of two distinct neoplastic components located within the same organ, separated by stromal tissue, without histological intermixing...
Primary Thyroid Non-Hodgkin B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Series
Primary Thyroid Non-Hodgkin B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Series
Abstract
Introduction
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) of the thyroid, a rare malignancy linked to autoimmune disorders, is poorly understood in terms of its pathogenesis and treatment o...
Thyroid Hemiagenesis: A Single-Center Case Series
Thyroid Hemiagenesis: A Single-Center Case Series
Abstract
Introduction: Thyroid hemiagenesis (TH) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the complete absence of one thyroid lobe, with or without absence of the isthmus. Its...
Unusual Metastasis from Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Unusual Metastasis from Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract
Introduction
Follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) is a type of well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma. It has a poorer prognosis, is more metastatic, and has characteristics ...
Abstract P4-08-29: Efficacy and safety of larotrectinib in patients with TRK fusion breast cancer: an updated analysis
Abstract P4-08-29: Efficacy and safety of larotrectinib in patients with TRK fusion breast cancer: an updated analysis
Abstract
Background: Larotrectinib is the first-in-class, highly selective, central nervous system (CNS)-active TRK inhibitor approved for tumor-agnostic use in pati...
Clinicopathological Features of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: A Single-center Cross-sectional Study
Clinicopathological Features of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: A Single-center Cross-sectional Study
Abstract
Introduction
Due to indeterminate cytology, Bethesda III is the most controversial category within the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology. This study exam...
Abstract A029: Larotrectinib long-term efficacy and safety in pediatric patients with TRK fusion non-primary CNS tumors: Analysis update
Abstract A029: Larotrectinib long-term efficacy and safety in pediatric patients with TRK fusion non-primary CNS tumors: Analysis update
Abstract
Background:
NTRK gene fusions are oncogenic drivers across various pediatric and adult tumor types. The prevalen...
Hyalinizing Trabecular Tumor: A Case Series with Literature Review
Hyalinizing Trabecular Tumor: A Case Series with Literature Review
Abstract
Introduction: Hyalinizing trabecular tumor (HTT) is a rare thyroid neoplasm originating from follicular cells and poses diagnostic challenges due to its cytologic and hist...

