A Study to Compare the Administration of Encorafenib + Binimetinib + Nivolumab Versus Ipilimumab + Nivolumab in BRAF-V600 Mutant Melanoma With Brain Metastases
This phase II trial compares the effect of encorafenib, binimetinib, and nivolumab versus ipilimumab and nivolumab in treating patients with BRAF- V600 mutant melanoma that has spread to the brain (brain metastases). Encorafenib and binimetinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Ipilimumab and nivolumab are monoclonal antibodies that may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. This trial aims to find out which approach is more effective in shrinking and controlling brain metastases from melanoma.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participants must have histologically and pathologically confirmed melanoma that has metastasized to the brain
Any primary (cutaneous, acral/mucosal, etc) or unknown origin are permitted, except that participants with uveal primary are not eligible
Participants must have BRAF-V600 mutant melanoma documented by a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)-certified laboratory
All participants must have an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain within 28 days prior to registration and must have central nervous system metastases with at least one measurable brain metastasis >= 0.5 cm in size (per modified RECIST 1.1) that has not been irradiated, or progressed (in the opinion of the treating physician) after prior radiation therapy. Participating sites MUST use MRI slice thickness of =< 1.5 mm and are recommended to adhere to the 'minimum' Brain Tumor Imaging Protocol for Clinical Trials in Brain Metastases (BTIP-BM) compliant MRI acquisition protocol. Computed tomography (CT) of the head cannot substitute for brain MRI. (NOTE: All central nervous system [CNS] disease must be documented on BOTH the Brain Metastases Baseline Tumor Assessment Form, using modified RECIST, and the Baseline Tumor Assessment Form [RECIST 1.1] using RECIST 1.1.)
Disqualifiers
Participants must not have received prior systemic therapy for metastatic disease. Prior systemic therapy received only in the neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant setting (e.g., BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy, anti-PD-1 therapy or anti-CTLA4 therapy, alfa-interferon, etc.) is permitted. If patients received prior neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, they must have had eventual disease relapse prior to randomization
Participants must not have had prior radiation therapy within 7 days prior to randomization
Participants must not be planning to require any additional form of systemic anti-tumor therapy for melanoma while on protocol treatment
Participants must not be planning to use hormonal contraceptives