SAR444881 + Standard Therapies for Advanced Cancer

No longer recruiting at 43 trial locations

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Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1 & 2

Sponsor: Biond Biologics

Must not be taking: Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressives

Disqualifiers: Autoimmune disease, Brain metastases, HIV, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 4

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new cancer treatment called SAR444881 (also known as BND-22) for patients with advanced cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. It examines the effectiveness of this treatment alone or in combination with other standard cancer drugs. Potential participants include those with specific types of cancer, such as lung, stomach, or colorectal cancer, who have not responded to typical treatments. As a Phase 1 trial, the 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 have taken cytotoxic or non-cytotoxic anti-cancer agents within 4 weeks before the trial, and you must not use other investigational drugs or have had a live attenuated vaccine within 28 days before the trial.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial requires that you stop taking certain cancer treatments at least 4 weeks before starting the study. If you're on other investigational drugs or have had a live vaccine recently, you may also need to wait 28 days.

Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?

Researchers are studying the safety of SAR444881, both alone and in combination with treatments like pembrolizumab and cetuximab. Although specific safety information for SAR444881 is not yet available, pembrolizumab and cetuximab are well-known drugs. The FDA has approved pembrolizumab for treating various cancers, indicating it is generally considered safe, though it can have side effects.

SAR444881 is a new drug in the early stages of testing, and researchers are determining its safety. They are focused on finding a safe dose and identifying any side effects. So far, there are no specific reports on how well people tolerate SAR444881. However, since it is being tested with other approved treatments, researchers are closely monitoring for any negative effects.

In summary, while pembrolizumab and cetuximab have established safety records, SAR444881 is still under careful study to understand its safety profile. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?

Researchers are excited about SAR444881 because it represents a new frontier in targeting advanced cancers like non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal carcinoma. Unlike most treatments that focus on a single pathway, SAR444881 is being studied in combination with other drugs like pembrolizumab and cetuximab, potentially enhancing the immune response against tumors. Its unique dose optimization and expansion phases aim to fine-tune its effectiveness and safety, paving the way for more personalized cancer care. This multi-targeted approach could offer hope for patients who have limited options with existing therapies.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for advanced cancer?

Research has shown that SAR444881, also known as BND-22, targets ILT2, a part of the immune system that can slow the body's fight against tumors. Early studies have demonstrated promising results, with SAR444881 effectively fighting tumors in lab tests. This trial will test SAR444881 in various treatment arms. One arm will combine SAR444881 with pembrolizumab, an approved cancer treatment, to potentially enhance the immune system's ability to fight cancer. Another arm will combine SAR444881 with cetuximab, another cancer treatment, to explore its effectiveness. These combinations aim to treat cancers such as non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer by boosting the immune response and attacking cancer cells. ^{1 4 6 7 8}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Clinical Sciences & Operations

Principal Investigator

Sanofi

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults with advanced solid tumors that can't be removed by surgery or have spread, and who haven't responded to standard treatments. They must be physically able to perform daily activities (ECOG 0-1) and have proper organ function. Specific cancers like lung, breast, head and neck among others are included depending on the study part.

Inclusion Criteria

Histologic confirmation of malignancy

Measurable disease per RECIST v1.1

My cancer is one of the following: head and neck, stomach, or non-small cell lung cancer.

Exclusion Criteria

I am on steroids or other drugs that suppress my immune system.

I have had a solid organ or bone marrow transplant.

I have not received a live vaccine in the last 28 days.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Dose Escalation

SAR444881 administered alone and in combination with pembrolizumab and cetuximab to determine the recommended dose

34 months

Every 2-3 weeks (in-person)

Dose Optimization/Expansion

SAR444881 administered in combination with other therapeutics to optimize and expand dosing

28 months

Every 2-3 weeks (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

24 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• BND-22
• Cetuximab
• Pembrolizumab

Trial Overview The trial tests SAR444881 alone and in combinations with pembrolizumab, cetuximab, carboplatin, or pemetrexed. It has two parts: dose escalation to find safe levels of SAR444881 (alone/with drugs), then dose optimization/expansion where effective doses are given more widely. Part of the second phase involves random selection for treatment groups.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: SAR444881 in Combination with Pembrolizumab Dose Escalation (Sub-Part 1B) Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Standard "3 + 3" dose escalation design with enrollment of at least 3 participants per dose level cohort. SAR444881 and pembrolizumab will be administered intravenously (IV), every 3 weeks (Q3W).

Group II: SAR444881 in Combination with Cetuximab Dose Escalation (Sub-Part 1C) Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Standard "3 + 3" dose escalation design with enrollment of at least 3 participants per dose level cohort. SAR444881 and cetuximab will be administered intravenously (IV), every 2 weeks (Q2W).

Group III: SAR444881 Dose Optimization (Sub-Part 2A) Experimental Treatment 5 Interventions

SAR444881 Dose Optimization in combination with pembrolizumab/carboplatin/pemetrexed, pembrolizumab, or cetuximab. The indication for the combination cohorts will be non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gastric cancer or gastro-esophageal junction adenocarcinoma (GC/GEJ), colorectal carcinoma (CRC) any RAS. Enrollment will start after the recommended dose(s) of SAR444881 have been determined based on data from Sub-Parts 1A, 1B, and 1C.

Group IV: SAR444881 Dose Expansion (Sub-Part 2B) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

The indication for this monotherapy cohort is cholangiocarcinoma. Enrollment will be opened based on emerging data from the dose-escalation phase and combination optimization data.

Group V: SAR444881 Dose Escalation (Sub-Part 1A) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Standard "3 + 3" dose escalation design with enrollment of at least 3 participants per dose level cohort. SAR444881 will be administered intravenously (IV), every 2 weeks (Q2W).

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Biond Biologics

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2

Recruited

740+

Sanofi

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,246

Recruited

4,085,000+

Paul Hudson

Sanofi

Chief Executive Officer since 2019

Degree in Economics from Manchester Metropolitan University

Christopher Corsico

Sanofi

Chief Medical Officer

MD from Cornell University, MPH in Chronic Disease Epidemiology from Yale University

Published Research Related to This Trial

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The study found that dasatinib was inactive as a single agent for most sarcoma subtypes, leading to early termination of enrollment in 5 cohorts due to insufficient activity, while the median overall survival for participants was 8.6 months.

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