Combining ADG126 with Pembrolizumab for Advanced Solid Tumors
Official title: A Phase 1b/2, Open-Label, Dose Escalation and Expansion Study of ADG126 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (Anti PD-1 Antibody) in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
Run by Adagene Inc · NCT05405595 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new combination of two cancer treatments, ADG126 and Pembrolizumab, to see if they can help people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of other treatment options.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 186 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Adagene Inc Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | prednisone, pembrolizumab, bevacizumab, fruquintinib |
| Locations | 21 sites (Scottsdale, Arizona and 20 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 15, 2022 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05405595 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have progressed after standard therapies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have previously received immunotherapy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity of the combination of ADG126, an anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody, with Pembrolizumab, a PD-1 receptor-blocking antibody, in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The study is designed as an open-label, multicenter, dose escalation and expansion trial, focusing on patients who have progressed after standard therapies or have no further treatment options available. Participants will undergo assessments to determine the effectiveness of this combination therapy in managing their condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this combination therapy could provide a new treatment option for patients with advanced solid tumors who have limited alternatives.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar immunotherapy combinations, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. ≥18 years of age at the time of informed consent. 2. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1. 3. Wash out period from previous antitumor therapies 4. At least 1 measurable lesion at baseline according to the definition of RECIST v1.1. 5. Adequate organ function. 6. An archival tumor biopsy is required and should be taken within 2 years of enrollment. If not available, a fresh tumor biopsy is acceptable. 7. For Dose Escalation Phase Only: Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors, who have progressed after all standard therapies, or for whom no further standard therapy exists. 8. Dose Expansion Phase Only: Tumor tissues (archived tissue) before treatment are required for all patients. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant or breastfeeding females. 2. Childbearing potential who does not agree to the use of contraception during the treatment period. 3. Treatment with any investigational drug within washout period. 4. Prior treatment with a PD-1, PD-L1 targeting agent or a next-generation anti-CTLA-4 therapy with enhanced ADCC function. 5. History of significant irAEs or irAE. 6. Central nervous system (CNS) disease involvement. 7. History or risk of autoimmune disease. 8. Patients requiring systemic treatment with corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive medications (\>10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent). 9. Any uncontrolled active infections requiring systemic antimicrobial treatment (viral, bacterial, or other), or uncontrolled or poorly controlled, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 10. Major surgery within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of the study drug. 11. Has had an allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant. 12. Has received a COVID-19 vaccine within 7 days prior to the first dose of study treatment. Has received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study treatment. Note: Administration of killed vaccines are allowed. 13. A positive COVID-19 test within 14 days of Cycle 1 Day 1. 14. History of Hypersensitivity or known to be allergic to protein drugs or recombinant protein. 15. Active hemoptysis or central airway invasion by metastatic tumor.
Where it's running
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Honor Health Research Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, California, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope Orange County
Irvine, California, United States Recruiting -
The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting
Show 15 more locations
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Fujian Cancer Hospital
Fuzhou, Fujian, China Recruiting -
SunYat-Sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting -
Hong Kong Humanity & Health Clinical Trial Center
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Recruiting -
Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Recruiting -
CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA university
Seongnam, Gyeonggido, South Korea Recruiting -
Chungbuk National University Hospital
Cheongju-si, North Chungcheong, South Korea Recruiting -
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, Seoul Teugbyeolsi, South Korea Recruiting -
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting -
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting -
Severance Hospital Yonsei University Health System
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting -
Florida cancer specialist/Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarasota, Florida, United States Active not recruiting -
Dong -A University Hospital
Seogu, Busan Gwangyeogsi, South Korea Terminated -
The Catholic University of Korea Street. Vincent Hospital
Suwon, Gyeonggido, South Korea Terminated -
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital
Daegu, South Korea Terminated -
KangBuk Samsung Hospital
Seoul, South Korea Terminated
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xiaohong She, MS
- Email: kristine_she@adagene.com
- Phone: 408-838-9296
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.