ABSK121-NX for Solid Tumors

Not currently recruiting at 24 trial locations

Overseen By Yuan Lu

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1

Sponsor: Abbisko Therapeutics Co, Ltd

Must not be taking: CYP3A4 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inducers

Disqualifiers: Active CNS metastases, Cardiac disease, Hepatitis, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new treatment called ABSK121-NX for individuals with advanced solid tumors, such as certain types of bladder or liver cancer. The goal is to determine a safe dose and evaluate the treatment's effectiveness against these cancers. The trial begins with participants receiving varying doses to ensure safety, followed by further testing at the optimal dose level. Individuals with advanced solid tumors that have specific FGFR genetic changes and who have not responded to standard treatments might be suitable candidates for this trial. As a Phase 1 trial, this research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this new treatment.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?

The trial protocol does not specify if you must stop taking your current medications. However, you cannot take potent inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 within 2 weeks before the first dose of the study treatment (3 weeks for St John's Wort). Also, previous anti-cancer therapies must be stopped at least 2 to 6 weeks before starting the study treatment, depending on the type of therapy.

Is there any evidence suggesting that ABSK121-NX is likely to be safe for humans?

Research has not yet provided detailed safety information for ABSK121-NX. However, the trial is in its early stages, focusing on safety and tolerability. In these initial studies, researchers aim to find the safest dose by observing patient reactions to the treatment, identifying any side effects or issues it might cause.

Since ABSK121-NX is being tested in humans for the first time, researchers start with low doses. They carefully monitor patients as they gradually increase the dose to assess tolerance. This cautious approach helps ensure the treatment's safety for future studies.

Joining a trial involves some risks because the treatment is not fully tested in humans yet. However, this phase is dedicated to ensuring safety and determining the best dose to use. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?

Researchers are excited about ABSK121-NX because it represents a novel approach to treating solid tumors. Unlike existing treatments that often rely on chemotherapy or targeted therapies, ABSK121-NX is administered orally and follows a dose escalation strategy guided by the Bayesian optimal interval design, aiming to identify the safest and most effective dose. The treatment's unique mechanism involves a preliminary washout period to assess safety and pharmacokinetics, potentially offering a more tailored and tolerable option for patients. This innovative approach could lead to better outcomes with fewer side effects, making it a promising candidate in the fight against solid tumors.

What evidence suggests that ABSK121-NX might be an effective treatment for solid tumors?

Research is investigating ABSK121-NX to determine its potential in treating advanced solid tumors. Currently, specific information on its effectiveness is unavailable. In this trial, participants receive ABSK121-NX alone in repeated cycles. The primary goal is to assess the drug's safety and tolerability. Researchers aim to find the optimal dose through dose escalation, which helps identify early signs of tumor-fighting potential. Although still in the early stages of testing, the exact effects on solid tumors remain unknown. ^{1 2 6 7 8}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Yuan Lu

Principal Investigator

Wuxi Abbisko Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in FGFR genes. Participants must be over 18, have a life expectancy of at least 3 months, measurable cancer according to certain criteria, and good organ and bone marrow function. They can't join if they've had recent cancer treatments or surgeries, are unable to swallow pills, or have other active cancers.

Inclusion Criteria

Patients should understand, sign, and date the written informed consent form prior to screening

Life expectancy ≥3 months

For the expansion Part:

Exclusion Criteria

I am scheduled for a major surgery during the study.

My phosphate levels have been high despite treatment.

Expansion part:

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Dose Escalation

Dose escalation of oral ABSK121-NX guided by the Bayesian optimal interval (BOIN) design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or maximum administered dose (MAD).

28-day cycles

Multiple visits for dose escalation and monitoring

RDE Confirmation

RDE-confirmation group of up to 24 patients to further evaluate safety and efficacy at the recommended dose for expansion.

28-day cycles

Regular visits for safety and efficacy evaluation

Dose Expansion

Expansion phase to evaluate safety and tolerability among selected tumor types at the recommended dose for expansion.

28-day cycles

Regular visits for monitoring and assessment

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

6 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• ABSK121-NX

Trial Overview ABSK121-NX is being tested in this study. It starts with dose escalation to find the safest dose that patients tolerate well and then expands to more patients at this dose. The drug is taken orally in repeated cycles every 28 days to check its safety and how it affects different types of tumors.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: ABSK121-NX Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Dose escalation of oral ABSK121-NX will be guided by the Bayesian optimal interval (BOIN) design based on safety data collected until a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or maximum administered dose (MAD) has been identified. Patients will receive a single dose of ABSK121-NX on Day -7 followed by a 7-day washout, as a run-in period to access the safety and PK of ABSK121-NX. Then, patients will continuously receive ABSK121-NX once daily (QD). The dose escalation will start at 3 mg QD followed by dose escalation of a total of 8 potential dose levels. Once RDE is determined, an RDE-confirmation group of up to 24 more patients may be enrolled at the selected dose levels to further evaluate safety and efficacy (up to 12 per dose level/regimen), if approved by the sponsor. In addition, a preliminary food-effect (FE) may be evaluated in at least 6 patients from the RDE- confirmation part. After the RDE is confirmed in the dose Escalation part, the dose Expansion phase will be conducted.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Abbisko Therapeutics Co, Ltd

Lead Sponsor

Trials

26

Recruited

1,700+

Published Research Related to This Trial

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Among the ALK-TKIs, crizotinib specifically poses increased risks for cardiac disorders and venous thromboembolic events (VTEs), with risk ratios of 1.75 and 3.97, respectively, highlighting the need for careful monitoring in patients receiving this treatment.

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The selective pan-NTRK inhibitor AZD7451 significantly inhibited the growth of colorectal cancer cells with an NTRK1 fusion (KM12) at a low concentration of 2 nM, demonstrating its potential as an effective treatment for tumors with NTRK fusions.

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In a study of 332 ductal breast cancer patients, the phosphorylation of the androgen receptor at ser515 (AR-515) combined with pERK1/2 was linked to improved cancer-specific survival and better tumor characteristics in estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) tumors.

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