Clinical trial Recruiting at 86 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

BNT326 plus BNT327 combination for advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Official title: A Phase Ib/II, Multi-site, Open-label, Dose Finding Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of BNT326 in Combination With BNT327 in Participants With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Run by BioNTech SE · NCT07111520 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether combining the investigational medicines BNT326 and BNT327 is safe and may help adults with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, including some people who have had prior treatment and some who have not.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment880 (estimated)
SponsorBioNTech SE
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations86 sites (Los Angeles, California and 85 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 22, 2025
Main results expectedNovember 2028
Study endsJune 2030
Registry record updatedOctober 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT07111520 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18) with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced or metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer, measurable disease, ECOG performance status 0–1, adequate organ and bone marrow function, and available tumor tissue are the intended candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with poor performance status (ECOG >1), inadequate organ function, those who are better served by approved targeted therapies for actionable genomic alterations, or who cannot undergo required biopsies may not receive benefit from this trial.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The study enrolls adults with advanced or metastatic NSCLC into three parts: a dose‑escalation phase to identify two or three safe combination dose levels, a dose‑expansion phase to evaluate preliminary efficacy and tolerability, and a dose‑optimization/randomized phase to define the contribution of each component. Parts 1 and 2a are non‑randomized and include participants previously treated for advanced disease, while Parts 2a (Cohort B) and 2b include less heavily pretreated or treatment‑naïve participants and involve randomization in Part 2b. The trial is open‑label and participants receive study treatment until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal, sponsor termination, or up to 24 months, with scheduled safety, efficacy, and long‑term survival follow‑up. All participants must have measurable disease, ECOG 0–1, adequate organ function, and provide tumor tissue (archival or fresh biopsy) per protocol.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the combination could provide a new treatment option that shrinks tumors or delays progression for some patients with advanced NSCLC.

How similar studies have gone: Other early‑phase trials of HER3‑targeted antibody‑drug conjugates and combinations with PD‑1/PD‑L1 agents have shown promising signals in NSCLC, but the specific BNT326/BNT327 combination is novel and unproven.

Who can join: the full rules

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Key Inclusion Criteria (applicable to all participants and all parts unless otherwise specified):

* Aged ≥18 years at the time of giving informed consent. Local laws will be followed if the age of consent is older.
* Have measurable disease defined by RECIST v1.1.
* Have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1.
* Have adequate organ and bone marrow function within 7 days before randomization/enrollment as defined in the protocol.
* Have advanced (i.e., metastatic or locally recurrent where local therapy with curative intent is not possible) non-squamous or squamous NSCLC.

Cohort-specific inclusion criteria

Part 1, 2L+, squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, AGA-negative/positive, any PD-L1 (NOTE: regimens used as neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant treatment may be considered as prior lines for advanced disease if relapse occurred within 6 months of the last dose.)

* for AGA-negative NSCLC only:

  * Have no actionable genomic alterations, such as EGFR mutations, anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangements, or other genomic alterations for which targeted molecular therapies are available.
  * Have experienced relapse or progression during or after treatment with standard systemic therapy in the advanced/metastatic setting or discontinued from prior therapy due to intolerance.
  * Participants must have received 1 to 3 lines of systemic treatment in the metastatic setting, which can include anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy, chemotherapy, and anti-angiogenic agents. These treatments may be administered concurrently or sequentially. However, prior chemotherapy treatment must be limited to 2 lines or less.
* for AGA-positive NSCLC only (excluding EGFR activating mutation):

  * Have documented positive test results for one or more actionable genomic alteration: EGFR (other than activating mutations), ALK, ROS proto-oncogene 1 (ROS1), gene encoding the hepatocyte growth factor receptor (MET), human gene that encodes a protein called B-Raf (BRAF), rearranged during transfection (RET), neurotrophic tropomyosin-receptor kinase (NTRK), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS), or other genomic alteration with available targeted therapy.
  * Must have received at least one prior systemic therapy for advanced disease, which must have included targeted treatment for actionable genomic alterations, which include alterations such as EGFR (other than activating mutations), ALK, ROS1, MET, BRAF, RET, NTRK, HER2, KRAS, or other alterations for which targeted therapies are available as a part of local SoC.
  * Participants may have received between 1 to 3 lines of systemic treatment of anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy, chemotherapy, and/or anti-angiogenic agents. These treatments may be administered concurrently (including with tyrosine kinase inhibitor \[TKI\]) or sequentially. However, chemotherapy treatment must be limited to 2 lines or less.
  * Have experienced progression during or after treatment or discontinued from prior therapy due to intolerance.
* for AGA-positive NSCLC only (with EGFR activating mutation):

  * Have documented positive test results for an EGFR-sensitizing mutation (EGFR-sensitizing mutation Exon 21-L858R and 19del).
  * Participants must have received one or two prior lines of systemic therapy for advanced and/or metastatic disease, which must include treatment with an approved EGFR TKI, with at least one being a third-generation EGFR TKI.
  * Participants receiving an EGFR TKI at the time of signing informed consent may continue to take the EGFR TKI until 5 days prior to Cycle 1 Day 1.
  * Chemotherapy is permitted only if it was administered in combination with an EGFR TKI as part of a single line of therapy and as the initial (first line) treatment for advanced/metastatic disease.
  * Have experienced progression during or after treatment or discontinued from prior therapy due to intolerance.

Part 2a (Cohort A), 2L+, squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, AGA-negative/positive, any PD-L1 (NOTE: regimens used as neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant treatment may be considered as prior lines for advanced disease if relapse occurred within 6 months of the last dose.)

* for AGA-positive NSCLC only, excluding EGFR activating mutation:

  * Have documented positive test results for one or more actionable genomic alterations: EGFR (other than activating mutations), ALK, ROS1, MET, BRAF, RET, NTRK, HER2, KRAS, or other genomic alterations, with available targeted therapy.
  * May have received 1 to 4 lines of systemic treatment, of which one prior systemic therapy for advanced disease must have included targeted treatment for actionable genomic alterations, which include alterations such as EGFR (other than activating mutations), ALK, ROS1, MET, BRAF, RET, NTRK, HER2, KRAS, or other genomic alterations for which targeted therapies are available as part of local SoC.
  * Other therapies may include anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy, chemotherapy, and anti-angiogenic agents. These treatments may be administered concurrently/in combination (including with TKI) or sequentially. However, chemotherapy treatment must be limited to 2 lines or less.
  * Have experienced progression during or after treatment or discontinued from prior therapy due to intolerance.
* for AGA-positive NSCLC only, with EGFR activation mutation:

  * Have documented positive test results for an EGFR-sensitizing mutation (EGFR-sensitizing mutation Exon 21-L858R and 19del).
  * Participants must have received one or two prior lines of systemic therapy for advanced and/or metastatic disease, which must include treatment with an approved EGFR TKI, with at least one being a third-generation EGFR TKI.
  * Participants receiving an EGFR TKI at the time of signing informed consent may continue to take the EGFR TKI until 5 days prior to Cycle 1 Day 1.
  * Chemotherapy is permitted only if it was administered in combination with an EGFR TKI as part of a single line of therapy and as the initial (first line) treatment for advanced/metastatic disease.
  * Have experienced progression during or after treatment or discontinued from prior therapy due to intolerance.

Part 2a (Cohort B), 1L, squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, AGA-negative, any PD-L1

* Have no actionable genomic alterations, such as EGFR mutations, ALK rearrangements, or other genomic alterations for which targeted molecular therapies are available.
* Have received no systemic anti-cancer treatment in the advanced/metastatic setting. May have received neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant treatment if progression to advanced/metastatic disease occurred at least 6 months after completing such therapy and have not received treatment in the advanced/metastatic setting.

Part 2b (Cohort C), 2L+, squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, AGA-negative or EGFR activating mutation, any PD-L1

* for AGA-negative NSCLC only:

  * Have no actionable genomic alterations, such as EGFR mutations, ALK rearrangements, or other genomic alterations for which targeted molecular therapies are available.
  * Participants should have received 1 to 4 lines of systemic treatment, which can include anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy, chemotherapy, and/or anti-angiogenic agents.
  * Regimens used as neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant treatment may be considered as prior lines for advanced disease if relapse occurred within 6 months of the last dose.
* for EGFR-sensitizing mutation NSCLC only:

  * Have documented positive test results for an EGFR-sensitizing mutation (EGFR-sensitizing mutation Exon 21-L858R and 19del).
  * Have received 1 or 2 prior systemic therapies for advanced and/or metastatic disease with an approved EGFR TKI, which must include one third-generation anti-EGFR TKI.
  * Participants receiving an EGFR TKI at the time of signing informed consent may continue to take the EGFR TKI until 5 days prior to Cycle 1 Day 1.
  * Chemotherapy is permitted only if it was administered in combination with an EGFR TKI as part of a single line of therapy and as the initial (first line) treatment for advanced/metastatic disease.
  * May have received neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant treatment if progression to advanced/metastatic disease occurred at least 6 months after completing such therapy and have experienced disease progression on or after EGFR TKI treatment administered in the advanced/metastatic setting.
  * Have experienced progression during or after treatment or discontinued from prior therapy due to intolerance.

Part 2b (Cohort D1) 1L, squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, AGA-negative, PD-L1 ≥50% and Part 2b (Cohort D2) 1L, squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, AGA-negative, PD-L1 \<50%

* Have no actionable genomic alterations, such as EGFR mutations (Cohort D1)/EGFR-sensitizing mutations (Cohort D2), ALK rearrangements, or other genomic alterations for which targeted molecular therapies are available.
* Have not received prior systemic therapy for advanced and/or metastatic disease. May have received neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant treatment if progression to advanced/metastatic disease occurred at least 6 months after completing such therapy and have not received treatment in the advanced/metastatic setting.

Key Exclusion Criteria (applicable to all participants and all parts):

* Had disease progression on or were intolerant to prior treatment with an agent targeting HER3 (including antibody, ADC, cell therapy, and other drugs) or with a topoisomerase I inhibitor payload (including topoisomerase I inhibitor-containing ADCs). Note: For Part 2a Cohort A, prior exposure to agents targeting HER3 or topoisomerase I inhibitor payload may be allowed on a case-by-case basis after discussion with and approval by the sponsor.
* Have an uncontrolled concomitant or intercurrent illness, that contra-indicates study participation, limits compliance with study procedures or substantially increases the risk of incurring AEs, including:

  * Bleeding diathesis or active hemorrhage
  * Clinically significant active infection, including respiratory viral infection
  * Child-Pugh class B or C cirrhosis
  * Known pulmonary disease with significant impact in lung function and/or with potential risk of severe infection
  * Oncologic emergencies or complications (e.g., malignant hypercalcemia, superior vena cava syndrome, carcinoid syndrome that is unstable and with available alternative therapies)
  * Psychiatric or abuse condition
  * Infectious colitis Grade ≥2 not resolved to Grade 1 within 72 h within the past 3 months
* Have left ventricular ejection fraction \<50% by either echocardiography or multi-gated acquisition (scanning) within 28 days before randomization/enrollment.
* Have clinically uncontrolled pleural effusion, ascites or pericardial effusion requiring drainage, peritoneal shunt, or cell-free concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy within 2 weeks prior to randomization/enrollment.
* Have a history of (non-infectious) interstitial lung disease (ILD) /pneumonitis that required steroids, have current ILD/pneumonitis, or where suspected ILD/pneumonitis cannot be ruled out by imaging at screening. Asymptomatic interstitial changes caused by previous radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or other factors such as smoking are acceptable.
* Have had exposure to protocol-specific treatments with a washout period before randomization/enrollment.
* Have clinically active central nervous system metastases, defined as untreated and symptomatic, or requiring therapy with corticosteroids or anticonvulsants to control associated symptoms.
* Are participants of childbearing potential who are pregnant or breastfeeding or are planning pregnancy within the time specified in the protocol or are potentially fertile males, who are planning to father children during the study or within the time specified in the protocol.
* Are subject to exclusion periods from another investigational study.
* Have a history of small bowel obstruction requiring hospitalization within the past 3 months prior to the first dose of IMP.
* Have urine protein ≥2+ and 24-hour urine protein excretion ≥1 g. If qualitative urine protein is ≤1+, a 24-hour urine protein quantitative test is not required.
* Have a history of Grade ≥3 immune-related adverse events that led to treatment discontinuation of a prior checkpoint inhibitor.
* Have a significant risk of hemorrhage (per investigator clinical judgment) indicated by protocol defined criteria.
* Have active or chronic clinically significant corneal disorders or any clinically significant corneal disease that prevents adequate monitoring of drug-induced keratopathy.

NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.

Where it's running

  • UCLA Hematology Oncology - Main Site
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford Cancer Institute
    Stanford, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Yale University
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • Georgetown University - Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Moffit Cancer Center
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Henry Ford Health System
    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • NEXT Virginia
    Fairfax, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cancer Research SA
    Adelaide, Australia
    Recruiting
  • St George Private Hospital
    Kogarah, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Royal North Shore Hospital
    Saint Leonards, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Mater
    South Brisbane, Australia
    Recruiting
  • John Flynn Private Hospital
    Tugun, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Westmead Hospital
    Westmead, Australia
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  • Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
    Baoding, China
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  • Beijing GoBroad Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Hospital of Jilin University
    Changchun, China
    Recruiting
  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University
    Chengdu, China
    Recruiting
  • Chongqing University Cancer Hospital
    Chongqing, China
    Recruiting
  • Fujian Provincial Cancer Hospital
    Fuzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital School of Clinical Medicine of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
    Guangzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
    Guangzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • Anhui Chest Hospital
    Hefei, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
    Hefei, China
    Recruiting
  • Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital
    Hefei, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University
    Hefei, China
    Recruiting
  • Jinan Central Hospital
    Jinan, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
    Nanchang, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
    Nanchang, China
    Recruiting
  • The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
    Qingdao, China
    Recruiting
  • Shanghai East Hospital
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting
  • Shanghai GoBroad Cancer Hospital
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
    Suzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital
    Tianjin, China
    Recruiting
  • Hubei Cancer Hospital
    Wuhan, China
    Recruiting
  • Xiangyang Central Hospital
    Xiangyang, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University
    Xinxiang, China
    Recruiting
  • Xuzhou Central Hospital
    Xuzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital
    Yangzhou, China
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus TU Dresden
    Dresden, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
    Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Thoraxklinik Heidelberg gGmbH
    Heidelberg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria Nazionale Santi Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo
    Alessandria, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "Gaspare Rodolico - San Marco" (Presidio G. Rodolico)
    Catania, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi
    Florence, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IEO Istituto Europeo di Oncologia
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
    Roma, Italy
    Recruiting

+36 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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