FLX475 + Pembrolizumab for Tumors/Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the safety and early effectiveness of a new drug, FLX475, both alone and with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug), to evaluate their impact on certain advanced or spreading cancers. The study has two parts: first, to determine the optimal dose of FLX475, and second, to assess its effectiveness alone or with pembrolizumab. It seeks participants with specific cancers, such as lung, head and neck, or cervical cancer, who have not responded to standard treatments. As a Phase 1/Phase 2 trial, this research aims to understand how the treatment works in people and measure its effectiveness in an initial, smaller group, offering participants a chance to be among the first to benefit from this innovative therapy.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research shows that FLX475, whether used alone or with pembrolizumab, is generally safe for people. In earlier studies, patients taking FLX475 alone found it safe and well-tolerated. When combined with pembrolizumab, it was also considered safe, and patients managed the treatment well.
Reports indicate that both FLX475 alone and with pembrolizumab have not caused major safety issues, meaning most patients can handle these treatments. However, individual experiences can differ, so discussing any concerns with a doctor is important.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?
Researchers are excited about FLX475 in combination with pembrolizumab because it offers a novel approach to cancer treatment. Unlike existing therapies, which often target cancer cells directly, FLX475 works by blocking a particular chemokine receptor called CCR4. This action prevents the recruitment of regulatory T cells that typically suppress the immune response against tumors. By combining FLX475 with pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, the treatment aims to amplify the body's natural immune response to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. This dual approach could potentially enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy and offer new hope for patients with challenging tumors.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for tumors?
Research has shown that FLX475 may help treat cancer by targeting and reducing certain cells (Treg cells) that can weaken the immune system's ability to fight tumors. Patients using FLX475 have experienced changes in their immune systems that might help the body combat cancer more effectively. Studies also indicate that FLX475 can change the environment around tumors, supporting the body's natural defenses against cancer. In this trial, some participants will receive FLX475 as monotherapy, while others will receive a combination of FLX475 and pembrolizumab. Early results for this combination showed promise in treating various types of tumors.13678
Who Is on the Research Team?
William Ho, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with certain advanced cancers (like lung, breast, or lymphoma) who can't be helped by standard treatments. They should be fairly active and well (ECOG 0-1), have tumors that can be measured on scans, and a tumor sample available. People with severe past reactions to immune therapies, serious lung conditions, recent organ transplants, or active autoimmune diseases aren't eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Dose Escalation
Subjects are enrolled in sequential cohorts treated with successively higher doses of FLX475 as monotherapy or in combination with pembrolizumab
Cohort Expansion
Subjects are enrolled in parallel expansion cohorts of FLX475 as monotherapy or in combination with pembrolizumab
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- FLX475
- Pembrolizumab
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Industry Sponsor
Chirfi Guindo
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chief Marketing Officer since 2022
Degree in Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Paris, MBA from New York University Stern School of Business
Robert M. Davis
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Bachelor's in Finance from Miami University