Phase I dose-finding and pharmacokinetic study of a combination of elisidepsin (E) and erlotinib (T) in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors.

3093 Background: E is a new marine compound that has shown synergism with T in vitro even in T-resistant non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines. Based on these findings, a phase I clinical trial was undertaken to identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended dose (RD) of E (3-h iv, days 1, 8 and 15) followed by T (once daily) in 3-week cycles. Secondary objectives were evaluation of safety and feasibility, PK and preliminary efficacy results. Methods: Patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors with no standard therapeutic option were recruited. Cohorts of 3-6 pts were included at each dose level (DL), with escalating doses of E in increments of 25-50% according to toxicities, and 2 different T doses (100 and 150 mg/day). Results: Thirty pts (median age, 57 years; 19 females) were evaluable. Main tumor types included NSCLC, colorectal, melanoma, and ovarian cancer. Six DLs were assessed. Starting DL was E 0.33 mg + T 100mg. One dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) out of 6 pts (grade 3 bilirubin ...