Sitravatinib + tislelizumab in advanced BTC after systemic treatment failure: Phase II study [Video]

Jeesun Yoon, MD, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea, presented findings from an open-label, Phase II trial (NCT04727996) investigating the efficacy of sitravatinib and tislelizumab combination therapy for second-line advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC). Given the established standard of care using immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) in combination with cytotoxic chemotherapy in first-line BTC treatment, there’s a pressing need for novel therapies in later lines. The study enrolled 43 patients, including those who had previously received ICI. Results showed a disease control rate of 65.1% and an overall response rate of 20.5%, with a median progression-free survival of 4.93 months and a median overall survival of 10.3 months. Adverse events were predominantly related to sitravatinib, with manageable immune-related adverse events. Importantly, exploratory analysis suggested that patients with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) may benefit more from this treatment, indicating the potential for biomarker-driven patient selection. The study underscores the promising efficacy and safety profile of sitravatinib/tislelizumab combination therapy in second-line advanced BTC. This interview took place during the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL.

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