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Clinical Outcomes of 177Lu-PSMA Radioligand Therapy in Earlier and Later Phases of Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Grouped by Previous Taxane Chemotherapy

Thomas W. Barber, Aviral Singh, Harshad R. Kulkarni, Karin Niepsch, Baki Billah and Richard P. Baum
Journal of Nuclear Medicine July 2019, 60 (7) 955-962; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnumed.118.216820
Thomas W. Barber
1Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
2Department of Medicine, Monash University, Alfred Hospital Campus, Melbourne, Australia
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Aviral Singh
3Theranostics Center for Molecular Radiotherapy and Precision Oncology, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
4GROW—School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands; and
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Harshad R. Kulkarni
3Theranostics Center for Molecular Radiotherapy and Precision Oncology, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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Karin Niepsch
3Theranostics Center for Molecular Radiotherapy and Precision Oncology, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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Baki Billah
5Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Alfred Hospital Campus, Melbourne, Australia
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Richard P. Baum
3Theranostics Center for Molecular Radiotherapy and Precision Oncology, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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    Baseline Characteristics at Time of First 177Lu-PRLT and Gleason Score/Disease Stage at Initial Diagnosis

    CharacteristicT-pretreated (n = 83)T-naïve (n = 84)P
    Age (y)69.3 ± 8.770.8 ± 7.80.249
    Karnofsky performance status0.003
     <7016 (19%)6 (7%)
     7013 (16%)7 (8%)
     8024 (29%)24 (29%)
     9028 (34%)33 (39%)
     1002 (2%)14 (17%)
    Metastatic disease extent
     Bone metastases75 (90%)66 (79%)0.036
     Nodal metastases68 (82%)68 (81%)0.871
     Visceral metastases (liver or lung)20 (24%)16 (19%)0.428
    Additional prior therapy
     Abiraterone or enzalutamide63 (76%)32 (38%)<0.001
     Nontaxane chemotherapy9 (11%)0 (0%)NA
     223Ra12 (14%)2 (2%)0.005
     External beam radiotherapy to bone30 (36%)25 (30%)0.380
    Time between initial diagnosis and first 177Lu-PRLT (mo)68.8 (34.3–125.7)72.3 (32.5–132.8)0.813
    PSA (ng/mL)196.3 (34.1–766.1)33.6 (4.9–106.4)<0.001
    Hematologic results
     Hemoglobin (mmol/L)6.9 (5.9–7.9)8.0 (7.2–8.5)<0.001
     Red blood cell count (10 ^ 6/μL)4.0 (3.5–4.3)4.2 (3.9–4.5)0.002
     White blood cell count (10 ^ 3/μL)6.6 (5.0–8.1)6.2 (5.0–7.2)0.129
     Platelet count (10 ^ 3/μL)207 (181–265)216 (173–259)0.794
    Renal function tests*
     Creatinine (μmol/L)77.5 (67.8–92.0)77.7 (68.2–92.6)0.753
     Urea (mmol/L)7.0 (5.4–8.5)6.3 (5.3–7.4)0.048
     eGFR (mL/min)86.1 (70.5–100.6)86.2 (70.0–97.8)0.848
    Liver function tests*
     Bilirubin (μmol/L)5 (4–7)6 (5–8)0.016
     AST (U/L)26 (20–50)23 (19–31)0.044
     ALT (U/L)16 (12–24)17 (12–24)0.600
     GGT (U/L)†32 (22–80)22 (17–48)0.004
     ALP (U/L)128 (69–282)84 (60–150)0.007
    Gleason score at initial diagnosis0.062
     ≤719 (23%)33 (39%)
     ≥846 (55%)41 (49%)
     Unknown18 (22%)10 (12%)
    Disease stage at initial diagnosis
     T stage0.165
      T1/211 (13%)18 (21%)
      T3/449 (59%)44 (52%)
      TX23 (28%)22 (26%)
     N stage0.540
      N030 (36%)32 (38%)
      N125 (30%)21 (25%)
      NX28 (34%)31 (37%)
     M stage0.698
      M035 (42%)30 (36%)
      M118 (22%)13 (15%)
      MX30 (36%)41 (49%)
    • ↵* Data available for 83 patients in the T-naïve group.

    • ↵† Data available for 82 patients in the T-pretreated group.

    • NA = not applicable; eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; ALT = alanine aminotransferase; GGT = γ-glutamyl transferase.

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    177Lu-PRLT Treatment Details

    Treatment detailsT-pretreated (n = 83)T-naïve (n = 84)
    Median number of cycles3 (1–3)3 (2–4)
    Average administered activity per cycle (GBq)6.3 (5.7–6.8)6.3 (5.7–6.7)
    Median total administered activity (GBq)15.5 (7.5–20.0)16.3 (10.9–24.8)
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    Univariate Analysis and Multivariable Analysis of OS and rPFS in T-Pretreated Patients

    Univariate analysisMultivariable analysis
    OSrPFSOSrPFS
    SubgroupHRPHRPHRPHRP
    Age: >70 y0.97 (0.55–1.72)0.9261.00 (0.62–1.61)0.985NANANANA
    Karnofsky performance status: ≤802.94 (1.43–6.07)0.0031.56 (0.94–2.60)0.0882.71 (1.22–6.03)0.0151.41 (0.81–2.46)0.221
    Baseline PSA: >60 ng/mL2.59 (1.28–5.26)0.0081.43 (0.86–2.39)0.1730.96 (0.44–2.10)0.9240.61 (0.32–1.15)0.125
    Time from diagnosis to first 177Lu-PRLT treatment: >5 y0.70 (0.40–1.23)0.2170.54 (0.33–0.88)0.013NANA0.49 (0.30–0.82)0.006
    Cumulative administered activity: >16 GBq0.32 (0.18–0.58)<0.0010.81 (0.50–1.30)0.3750.37 (0.20–0.69)0.002NANA
    Bone metastases: yes11.77 (1.61–86.20)0.0152.29 (0.98–5.34)0.0573.03 (0.38–24.15)0.2951.13 (0.44–2.88)0.801
    Visceral metastases: yes2.71 (1.50–4.89)0.0011.55 (0.91–2.64)0.1101.72 (0.92–3.24)0.0900.97 (0.53–1.76)0.908
    Baseline hemoglobin: ≤7.5 mmol/L4.61 (2.04–10.39)<0.0012.56 (1.45–4.50)0.0012.76 (1.11–6.89)0.0292.59 (1.26–5.33)0.010
    Baseline ALP: ≥220 U/L1.84 (1.02–3.33)0.0432.21 (1.33–3.65)0.0021.20 (0.64–2.27)0.5702.00 (1.14–3.50)0.015
    • HR = hazard ratio; NA = not applicable.

    • Data in parentheses are 95% CIs.

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    Univariate Analysis and Multivariable Analysis of OS and rPFS in T-Naïve Patients

    Univariate analysisMultivariable analysis*
    OSrPFSOSrPFS
    SubgroupHRPHRPHRPHRP
    Age: >70 y1.23 (0.59–2.53)0.5840.68 (0.41–1.14)0.142NANA0.71 (0.42–1.21)0.212
    Karnofsky performance status: ≤802.05 (0.99–4.26)0.0550.83 (0.49–1.39)0.4770.60 (0.22–1.66)0.326NANA
    Baseline PSA: >60 ng/mL2.40 (1.16–4.98)0.0191.88 (1.09–3.24)0.0241.41 (0.50–4.00)0.5211.01 (0.50–2.03)0.977
    Time from diagnosis to first 177Lu-PRLT treatment: >5 y0.42 (0.20–0.86)0.0180.59 (0.35–0.98)0.0400.72 (0.32–1.65)0.4390.71 (0.42–1.21)0.205
    Cumulative administered activity: >16 GBq0.42 (0.21–0.86)0.0170.89 (0.53–1.49)0.6580.44 (0.18–1.10)0.080NANA
    Bone metastases: yes3.46 (1.05–11.42)0.0411.49 (0.77–2.86)0.2352.51 (0.70–8.97)0.156NANA
    Visceral metastases: yes1.56 (0.69–3.52)0.2852.08 (1.13–3.82)0.018NANA2.30 (1.23–4.33)0.009
    Baseline hemoglobin: ≤7.5 mmol/L2.96 (1.45–6.05)0.0031.76 (1.03–3.02)0.0391.22 (0.44–3.37)0.7061.28 (0.70–2.32)0.428
    Baseline ALP*: ≥220 U/L12.93 (4.98–33.60)<0.0014.03 (2.03–7.98)<0.00111.7 (2.92–47.15)0.0013.87 (1.55–9.70)0.004
    • ↵* Data available for 83 patients.

    • HR = hazard ratio; NA = not applicable.

    • Data in parentheses are 95% CIs.

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    TABLE 5

    Baseline Toxicity Grade Before 177Lu-PRLT and Worst Toxicity Grade Achieved After 177Lu-PRLT

    T-pretreated (n = 83)T-naïve (n = 84)
    Organ systemBefore 177Lu-PRLTAfter 177Lu-PRLTBefore 177Lu-PRLTAfter 177Lu-PRLT
    Hematologic toxicity
     Anemia
      All grades77 (93%)80 (96%)65 (77%)82 (98%)
      Grade 3 or 43 (4%)7 (8%)0 (0%)1 (1%)
     Leukocytopenia
      All grades10 (12%)25 (30%)8 (10%)22 (26%)
      Grade 3 or 40 (0%)2 (2%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
     Thrombocytopenia
      All grades11 (13%)30 (36%)10 (12%)22 (26%)
      Grade 3 or 41 (1%)3 (4%)0 (0%)1 (1%)
    Renal toxicity*
     Creatinine
      All grades16 (19%)21 (25%)9 (11%)20 (24%)
      Grade 3 or 40 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
     eGFR
      All grades17 (20%)22 (27%)9 (11%)20 (24%)
      Grade 3 or 42 (2%)2 (2%)1 (1%)2 (2%)
    Hepatic toxicity*
     Bilirubin
      All grades1 (1%)4 (5%)2 (2%)3 (4%)
      Grade 3 or 40 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
     AST
      All grades19 (23%)33 (40%)8 (10%)15 (18%)
      Grade 3 or 40 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
     ALT
      All grades2 (2%)10 (12%)2 (2%)4 (5%)
      Grade 3 or 40 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
     GGT†
      All grades24 (29%)31 (38%)13 (16%)20 (24%)
      Grade 3 or 44 (5%)10 (12%)0 (0%)3 (4%)
     ALP
      All grades41 (49%)50 (60%)22 (27%)30 (36%)
      Grade 3 or 45 (6%)9 (11%)4 (5%)8 (10%)
    • ↵* Baseline data available for 83 patients in the T-naïve group.

    • ↵† Data available for 82 patients in the T-pretreated group.

    • AST = aspartate aminotransferase; ALT = alanine aminotransferase; GGT = γ-glutamyl transferase.

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