1 Agenda Overview –Burt Adelman MD Efficacy and Pharmacodynamics –Akshay Vaishnaw MD, PhD Safety –Gloria Vigliani MD Alefacept Risk Benefit Profile –Mark Lebwohl MD
2 Efficacy Overview Efficacy –Phase 2 overview –Phase 3: IM and IV studies Quality of life Efficacy in sub-populations
3 NumberEnrolled Route of Administration IV IV IM Study Phase 2 (Study 708) Phase 3 (Study 711) Phase 3 (Study 712) 0.025, 0.075, 0.15 mg/kg 7.5 mg 10, 15 mg Dose(s) Randomized Placebo-Controlled Studies
4 Ellis and Krueger, NEJM, 2001 Phase 2 Dose-Ranging, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
5 Phase 2 Summary Efficacy –Clinically meaningful efficacy –Long duration of benefit T-cell effects –Selective for memory T cells –Correlated with efficacy Dose selection for Phase 3
6 Phase 3 Studies
7 Phase 3: Psoriasis Disease Status at Baseline BSA = Body surface area PASI = Psoriasis area and severity index PGA = Physician global assessment 9485 % with PGA of “moderate” to “severe” Median BSA (%) 2221 Median duration (yrs) Median PASI Phase 3 IV Phase 3 IM
8 PASI: Psoriasis Area and Severity Index Composite measure of erythema, induration, desquamation and body surface area affected Evaluated for head, trunk, upper and lower limbs Ranges from 0 (clear) to 72 (max severity)
9 Phase 3 Endpoints PASI 75 – 75% reduction from baseline PASI 50 – 50% reduction from baseline PGA AC/C –Physician Global Assessment, “almost clear or clear” 2 weeks after last dose and overall response rate
10 Determination of Response Rate: 2 Weeks After Last Dose vs. Overall Placebo Alefacept Other efficacy endpoints Overall response rate Weeks 1-12 Dosing Weeks Follow-up Primary efficacy endpoint 2 weeks after last dose
11 PASI 18.7 PASI % PASI Reduction PASI 50
12 PASI 75 PASI 34.3 PASI % PASI Reduction
13 Phase 3 IM Study
14 Primary endpoint PASI 75, 2 weeks after last dose without use of disqualifying medications Weeks 1-12 Dosing Weeks Follow-up Placebo (n=168) 10 mg (n=173) 15 mg (n=166) Phase 3 IM study design Placebo Alefacept Screening Randomization
15 * 21% 12% 5% Phase 3 IM Primary Endpoint: PASI 75, 2 Weeks After Last Dose *P<0.001
16 Phase 3 IM PGA “Almost Clear/Clear”, 2 Weeks After Last Dose * 14% 10% 5% *P=0.006
17 Phase 3 IM PASI 50, 2 Weeks After Last Dose * * 42% 36% 18% *P<0.001
18 2 Weeks After Last Dose 5% 12% 21% * Phase 3 IM PASI 75, 2 Weeks vs. Overall Response Rate *P<0.001 Overall Response Rate 13% 28% 33% * *
19 Phase 3 IV Study
20 Phase 3 IV Study Design Course 1 24 Weeks Course 2 24 Weeks Cohort 1 (n = 183) Cohort 3 (n = 186) Cohort 2 (n = 184) Alefacept 7.5 mg Placebo Alefacept 7.5 mg Screening Randomization Primary endpoint PASI 75, 2 weeks after last dose without use of disqualifying medications
21 Course 2 Alefacept 7.5 mg (Cohort 1) 48% 20% 23% Phase 3 IV Study Efficacy, 2 weeks after last dose PASI 50 38% Proportion Responding (%) PASI 75PGA Almost Clear or Clear 11% 14% 10% 4% * ** * *P<0.001 **P=0.004 Course 1 Alefacept 7.5 mg (Cohorts 1&2) Course 1 Placebo
22 64% 37% 30% Course 2 Alefacept 7.5 mg (Cohort 1) * 24% 8% 6% *P< % 28% 23% Phase 3 IV Study Efficacy, Overall Response Rates Proportion Responding (%) PASI 50PASI 75PGA Almost Clear or Clear Course 1 Alefacept 7.5 mg (Cohorts 1&2) Course 1 Placebo * *
23 Phase 3 IV Duration of Efficacy Duration calculated for PASI 75 responders, cohort 2 (alefacept placebo) Duration of remission defined as time spent PASI 50 Median duration of remission = 7 months
24 Duration of PASI 50 in Those Who Achieved PASI Response Duration (days) Proportion responding (%) Phase 3 IV Study, Cohort 2
25 Quality of Life
26 *DLQI = Dermatology Life Quality Index, Finlay and Khan, 1994 Phase 3 IV Study ** n = 158n = 314 Baseline 2 weeks after last dose * p < * Extent of DLQI Change Across Phase 3 Treatment Groups DLQI Score Placebo15 mg IM ** n = 150n = 141 Phase 3 IM Study Placebo7.5 mg IV
27 Extent of DLQI Change Associated with Efficacy Endpoints in Responders, 2 Weeks After Last Dose Mean DLQI Score * p < Responder vs. non-responder PASI 75PASI 50PGA AC/C * * * Phase 3 IV Study, Course 1
28 Baseline2 Weeks After Last Dose Embarrassment64%27% Impact on daily activities21% 7% Leisure or social activities34%18% Problems with partner, 20% 9% relatives, friends Sexual difficulties21%15% Proportion responding “Very Much” or “A Lot”* *Scale: 1=Very Much; 2= A Lot; 3= A Little; 4=Not At All; 5= Not Relevant DLQI Responses in Phase 3 IM Study, 15 mg Group
29 Efficacy in Sub-populations
BSA 30% BSA >30% Placebo Alefacept PASI 75: Primary Efficacy Endpoint in Phase 3 Patients with Severe Disease n=246n=108n=481n=225 Proportion Responding (%) * ** p < p = * **
31 PASI 75: Primary Efficacy Endpoint in Phase 3 Patients Based on Response to Prior Therapy Proportion Responding (%) * *** * ** p = p < Improved on prior Rx ** n=65 n=109n=213n=434 n=76 n=163 No prior Rx No change/worsened on prior Rx p = 0.027
32 Efficacy Conclusions Effective in reducing psoriasis disease activity –3 independent trials including IV and IM routes –Data consistent and robust across all endpoints and sub-populations Greater response with second course Extended duration of remission Significant QOL benefit
33 Pharmacodynamics
34 Overview of Pharmacodynamics Range of alefacept-mediated lymphocyte effects –focus on Phase 3 IV study –similar data for Phase 3 IM study Mean counts and individual patient experience Implications –Role of memory T cells –Evidence for integrity of immune function in alefacept-treated patients
35 B Cells B Cells Monocytes/ DC Monocytes/ DC NKCells Naïve Memory CD4+ T Cells Lymphocyte Populations Naïve Memory CD8+ T Cells
Dosing Period Mean Count (cells/µL) CD4+ naïve T cells Study Week Dosing Period Mean Count (cells/µL) CD4+ memory T cells Study Week 12 Mean Memory and Naïve T Cells, Course 1 of Phase 3 IV Study Alefacept Placebo
37 Mean CD4+ T Cell Count Course 1 of Phase 3 IV Study Dosing Period Mean Count (cells/µL) Days Lower limit of normal Alefacept (n=366) Placebo (n=185)
38 Alefacept (n=366) Placebo (n=185) Dosing Period Mean Count (cells/µL) Days Lower limit of normal Mean Total Lymphocyte Count from Course 1 of Phase 3 IV study
39 Mean CD4+ T Cell Count Courses 1 and 2 of Phase 3 IV Study Dosing period Mean Count (cells/µL) Days Lower limit of normal Dosing period
40 Number of patients with: Total lymphocyte count <910 cells/ L (LLN) Total lymphocyte count <500 cells/ L CD4+ count <404 cells/ L (LLN) CD4+ count <200 cells/ L CD8+ count <220 cells/ L (LLN) CD8+ count <50 cells/ L Phase 3 Treatment Group Course mg IV N = 154 Course mg IV N = (17) 1 (1) 68 (44) 4 (3) 86 (56) 5 (3) 28 (18) 1 (1) 67 (44) 0 Number of Patients with Counts <LLN Phase 3 IV Study, Course 1 vs (51) 5 (3) 5 (3)
Percentage of Patients Days After Alefacept Treatment Patients lost to follow-up or had counts between cells/uL Return of CD4+ T Cell Counts to Normal Range Phase 3 IV Study, Cohort 2
42 Monitoring Alefacept Therapy Dosing initiated in those with CD4+ T cell counts in normal range Dose omission for CD4+ T cell count <250 cells/uL CD4+ T cell monitoring every 2 weeks during therapy
43 Lymphocyte PD: Implications Physiologically –Prevent infections –Antibody responses to recall antigens –Potential role in immune surveillance Pathologically –Induce disease in a variety of autoimmune disorders, including psoriasis What are the functions of memory T cells?
44 Infections and CD4+ T Cell Counts in Placebo-Controlled Studies Alefacept Number with an infection, n (%) 22 (24%) CD4<250(n=90) 359 (46%) CD4 250 (n=786)
45 Immune Function Tests in Alefacept-treated Patients Cell-mediated responses: –Phase 2, delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) skin tests –Minor trends towards loss of response to some antigens Humoral responses: –Clinical study of alefacept vs placebo in 46 pts –Two T cell-dependent antigens used X174 (neo-antigen) (naïve → memory) X174 (neo-antigen) (naïve → memory) Tetanus toxoid (recall antigen) (memory)Tetanus toxoid (recall antigen) (memory) –Alefacept treatment did not abrogate anti- X174 and anti-tetanus antibody responses
Time After Primary Immunization (wk) Mean Antibody Titer Alefacept (n=23) Control (n=23) PrimarySecondary Total Anti- x174 Antibody Titers Primary and Secondary Antibody Responses to Neoantigen ( X174) Dosing Interval 12
47 Relationship Between CD4+ Memory T Cell Effects and PASI 75, Overall Response Rate 13% 23% 33% 41% LowHigh Proportion Responding (%) Reduction in CD4 + Memory T Cells (by Quartiles) Phase 3 IV Study, Cohort 1 Course 1
T-Cell Number in Epidermis Epidermal Thickness (µm) r = Relationship Between T-Cell Counts in Skin Lesions and Disease Activity* * J. Krueger, Rockefeller University
49 Lymphocyte PD: Conclusions Alefacept treatment associated with selective reduction of memory T cells Dose-dependent, gradual and predictable changes during therapy Increase in counts following cessation of therapy Reductions do not predispose to infections