M9466 + Carboplatin for Solid Tumors
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the safety and effects of a new drug, M9466 (also known as HRS-1167), combined with carboplatin and other standard treatments for certain advanced or hard-to-treat solid tumors, including extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). It explores how these drugs work together and aims to find the best dose for future studies. Suitable participants have either advanced solid tumors unresponsive to standard treatments or are newly diagnosed with ES-SCLC and can receive the typical treatment for it. 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 drug.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial team or your doctor.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Studies have shown that the combination of atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide has been tested in patients with lung cancer and is generally considered safe. Common side effects include tiredness, nausea, and hair loss.
Research indicates that M9466 combined with carboplatin is also generally safe for various cancers. Common side effects resemble those of other cancer treatments, such as fatigue and nausea. As these treatments remain in early testing, the researchers continue to gather information about their safety and patient tolerance.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?
Researchers are excited about the combination of M9466 with Carboplatin and other agents because it represents a fresh approach to treating solid tumors. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which targets rapidly dividing cells indiscriminately, M9466 is designed to work more precisely by enhancing the immune system's ability to fight cancer. This combination includes Atezolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, which can help the body's T-cells detect and destroy cancer cells more effectively. Additionally, Etoposide and Carboplatin are well-known chemotherapy agents that work by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, but when combined with M9466, they may have a synergistic effect, potentially improving outcomes. This innovative approach could lead to more effective treatments with potentially fewer side effects compared to existing therapies.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for solid tumors?
In this trial, participants will receive different combinations of treatments. Research has shown that M9466, a powerful drug that blocks a protein involved in DNA repair, works well against tumors when combined with carboplatin, a chemotherapy drug. Some participants will receive M9466 with carboplatin, which studies have found to be more effective against tumors than carboplatin alone. Other participants will receive a combination of M9466, carboplatin, etoposide, and atezolizumab. Combining atezolizumab with carboplatin and etoposide has successfully treated advanced small cell lung cancer, supporting this treatment approach. Early results suggest these combinations can be safe and may improve outcomes for patients with advanced solid tumors. However, more research is needed to confirm these benefits.12567
Who Is on the Research Team?
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Principal Investigator
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to treatment, or those newly diagnosed with ES-SCLC who haven't started treatment. Participants must be able to handle the side effects of chemotherapy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Dose Finding
Participants receive M9466 in combination with carboplatin to determine the optimal dose
Dose Reassessment
Participants receive M9466 with carboplatin, etoposide, and atezolizumab to reassess dosing
Dose Expansion
Participants receive M9466 with carboplatin, etoposide, and atezolizumab to expand on dose findings
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Atezolizumab
- Carboplatin
- Etoposide
- M9446
- M9466
Atezolizumab is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Melanoma
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Small cell lung cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Urothelial carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Small cell lung cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Urothelial carcinoma
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
Miguel Fernández Alcalde
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from the University Complutense in Madrid, MBA from the University of Alcalá de Henares, Master’s Degree in Management from IESE Business School
Danny Bar-Zohar
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer since 2022
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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Industry Sponsor
Danny Bar-Zohar
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Chief Medical Officer since 2022
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Belén Garijo
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
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