In LSCLC: IMFINZI post-cCRT demonstrated significant improvement in median OS vs placebo2,3*
*IMFINZI led to significantly longer OS than placebo (median 55.9 months vs 33.4 months; HR 0.73; 95% CI: 0.569–0.928; P=0.0104) and significantly longer PFS (median 16.6 months vs 9.2 months; HR 0.76; 95% CI: 0.606–0.950; P=0.0161).2,3
ADRIATIC clinical outcomes
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OS benefit with IMFINZI post cCRT vs placebo2,3‡
‡Overall survival (ITT, dual primary endpoint; median duration of follow-up: 37.2 months)2,3§
Adapted from Cheng et al. 20243
§Based on the first planned interim analysis of the dual primary endpoints of OS and PFS (assessed on the basis of blinded independent central review according to the RECIST v1.1) with IMFINZI as compared with placebo (data cut-off date: 15 January 2024).3
OS benefit consistently favoured IMFINZI over placebo across prespecified patient subgroups3
Subgroup analysis of overall survival3
Adapted from Cheng et al. 20243
The size of the circle is proportional to number of events across the two trial groups. The hazard ratio in the subgroup of nonsmokers could not be calculated (NC) because fewer than 10 deaths occurred in each group. The arrow indicates that the 95% confidence interval extends outside the graphed area. OS subgroup analysis was not powered to show differences between or within individual subgroups, and was not tested for statistical significance.3
In patients with LS-SCLC (IMFINZI n=262 and placebo n=265):2,3
- Serious AEs occurred in 29.8% of IMFINZI patients and in 24.2% of placebo patients. Serious AEs that were considered by the investigators as being possibly related to the trial drug or placebo were reported in 12.2% and 6.4% of patients, respectively
- imAEs were reported in 32.1% of IMFINZI patients and in 10.2% of placebo patients, with hypothyroid events in 13.7% and 3.4%, and pneumonitis events in 11.8% and 3.0%, respectively
- AEs led to discontinuation in 16.4% of IMFINZI patients and 10.6% of placebo patients, respectively, and led to death in 2.7% and 1.9%, respectively
Please refer to the PI for recommended management of imAEs and treatment modifications for IMFINZI.
ADRIATIC Trial: First Planned Interim Analysis
The efficacy of IMFINZI as adjuvant therapy in patients with LS-SCLC whose disease has not progressed after platinum-based chemoradiation therapy was investigated in ADRIATIC, a phase III, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, international study.
(Cheng Y et al. N Engl J Med. 2024;391:1313–27.)
The full publication is available at The New England Journal of Medicine (subscriber-only access)
Convenient Q4W dosing2
Patients with a body weight of ≤30 kg must receive weight-based dosing, equivalent to IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks as monotherapy until weight increases to >30 kg.2
Interview with Dr Narjust Florez: ADRIATIC in practice
Availability of durvalumab for managing patients with SCLC
Dr Narjust Florez
mOS and PFS results of ADRIATIC in practice
Dr Narjust Florez
IMFINZI (durvalumab) Minimum Product Information 120mg/2.4mL or 500mg/10mL, Concentrated Solution for Infusion in a Single-Dose Vial INDICATIONS: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC): LS-SCLC: IMFINZI as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy (CRT). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: LS-SCLC: 1500 mg every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity or for a maximum of 24 months. Patients with a body weight of 30 kg or less must receive weight-based dosing, equivalent to IMFINZI 20 mg/kg every 4 weeks as monotherapy until weight increases to greater than 30 kg. Administer IMFINZI prior to chemotherapy when given on the same day. Refer to other relevant Product Information when IMFINZI is administered in combination with chemotherapy. IMFINZI is administered as an IV infusion over 60 minutes. IMFINZI should be diluted prior to infusion, see full PI for compatible diluents. No dose reduction or escalation for IMFINZI is recommended. In general, withhold IMFINZI for Grade 2 or 3 adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue IMFINZI for life-threatening (Grade 4) adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone or equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating corticosteroids. For Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities, discontinuation of IMFINZI should be based on clinical signs/symptoms and clinical judgement. See full PI for recommended treatment modifications and specific management foradverse reactions. IMFINZI has not been studied in patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE: Immune-mediated adverse reactions (imARs): Immune checkpoint inhibitors, including durvalumab, can cause severe and fatal imARs, which may involve any organ system. Patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms associated with imARs including: immune-mediated pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease, radiation pneumonitis, hepatitis, colitis, immune-mediated endocrinopathies including hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism/thyroiditis, adrenal insufficiency, type 1 diabetes mellitus, hypophysitis/hypopituitarism, nephritis, dermatological adverse reactions, myocarditis, neurological adverse reactions (meningitis, encephalitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, transverse myelitis, myasthenia gravis) and other imARs. See full PI for further information on monitoring and management recommendations for imARs. Infusion-related reactions: Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, severe reactions have been reported. Patients with pre-existing auto-immune disease (AID): increased risk of imARs compared with the risk in patients without pre-existing AID. In addition, flares of the underlying AID were frequent, but the majority were mild and manageable. Efficacy in patients with PDL1 expression <1%: efficacy may be different, see full PI. Paediatric use: safety and efficacy not established in patients less than 18 years. Use in pregnancy: Category D. Durvalumab has the potential to impact maintenance of pregnancy and may cause foetal harm. Not recommended during pregnancy; women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose. Use in lactation: lactating women should be advised not to breastfeed during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose. ADVERSE REACTIONS: LS-SCLC (ADRIATIC study): Very common (≥10%, any grade): pneumonitis or radiation pneumonitis, cough/productive cough, dyspnoea, fatigue, rash, pruritus, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, decreased appetite, dizziness, pneumonia, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation.
IMFINZI Patient Guide
An information booklet for patients being treated with IMFINZI for LS-SCLC
IMFINZI Patient Alert Card
A wallet-sized alert card that should be carried by patients being treated with IMFINZI
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