Evaluating azenosertib for treating platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
Official title: A Phase 2 Open-Label, Multicenter Study To Evaluate Efficacy And Safety Of ZN-c3 In Subjects With High-Grade Serous Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, Or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (DENALI / ZN-c3-005 / GOG-3066)
Run by K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc · NCT05128825 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new drug called azenosertib to see if it can help people with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 310 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | bevacizumab, mirvetuximab, chemotherapy, Radiation |
| Locations | 89 sites (Mobile, Alabama and 88 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 17, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05128825 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with platinum-resistant high-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer and positive Cyclin E1 protein expression.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with primary platinum-refractory disease or those who do not meet the specific biomarker criteria 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 2 study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of azenosertib (ZN-c3) in patients with platinum-resistant high-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The study is divided into two parts, with Part 2 focusing on patients whose tumors express Cyclin E1, as determined by a specific assay. Azenosertib works by inhibiting the WEE1 protein, which allows cancer cells to progress through the cell cycle despite DNA damage, ultimately leading to cell death. The study includes patients who have undergone multiple prior treatments and have measurable disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with limited treatment options due to platinum resistance.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored WEE1 inhibitors in cancer treatment, indicating potential for success, but this specific approach is novel in the context of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years 2. High-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer 3. Tumor testing (archival acceptable) confirms a positive Cyclin E1 protein status result determined by IHC using the Sponsor's investigational clinical trial assay 4. Prior therapy: 1. Subjects must have platinum-resistant disease 2. Part 2c: Subjects with PROC may have 1 to 4 prior lines or regimens. Prior treatment in this cohort includes a weekly taxane regimen, either as single agent or in combination, per protocol 3. Prior bevacizumab treatment is required, if eligible per standard of care 4. Prior PARP inhibitor treatment is required if BRCA 1/2 mutation or HRD, if eligible per standard of care 5. Prior mirvetuximab treatment is required, if eligible per standard of care 5. Measurable disease per RECIST Version 1.1. 6. Adequate hematologic and organ function, as defined in protocol 7. ECOG 0-1 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Primary platinum-refractory disease 2. Subjects with endometrioid, clear cell, mucinous, or sarcomatous histology, mixed tumors containing any of the above histologies, low-grade, borderline, or other ovarian tumors 3. Any of the following treatment interventions within the specified time frame prior to C1D1: 1. Major surgery within 28 days 2. Hospitalization within 14 days 3. Any chemotherapy or targeted tumor therapy within 21 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter); 4. Radiation therapy within 21 days; 5. Autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplant within 3 months. 6. Current use of any other investigational drug therapy \<28 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter). 7. Inability to discontinue treatment prescription or non-prescription drugs, or to discontinue consumption of food and herbal supplements that are strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors and inducers or P-gp inhibitors at least 14 days prior to C1D1. 4. Prior therapy with ZN-c3 or any other WEE1 inhibitor, ATR inhibitor, PKMYT1 inhibitor, or CHK1/2 inhibitor. 5. A serious illness or medical condition(s) including, but not limited to: 1. Clinically or radiographically unstable brain metastases or leptomeningeal disease that requires immediate treatment. Subjects with asymptomatic brain metastases are eligible. 2. Myocardial impairment resulting in heart failure (NYHA Class II-IV) 3. Severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase risk associated with study participation or may interfere with interpretation of study results 4. Acute kidney injury requiring intervention or intravenous fluid in the last 14 days or presence of indwelling urinary catheter or percutaneous nephrostomy. 5. Significant gastrointestinal abnormalities, including an inability to take oral medication, requirement for intravenous alimentation, active peptic ulcer, chronic diarrhea or vomiting considered to be clinically significant in the judgment of the Investigator, or prior surgical procedures affecting absorption. 6. Active, uncontrolled infection. Subjects with an infection receiving treatment (antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral) must have completed such treatment and the infection must be considered controlled/resolved (and afebrile) by the Investigator for at least 7 days before C1D1 7. Any evidence of bowel obstruction as determined by air/fluid levels on computed tomography (CT scan, recent hospitalization for small bowel obstruction within 3 months prior to C1D1, or recurrent paracentesis or thoracentesis within 6 weeks prior to C1D1. 6. Unresolved toxicity of Grade \>1 attributed to any prior therapies (excluding Grade ≤2 neuropathy, alopecia, or skin pigmentation). 7. Pregnant or lactating female subject or female subject of childbearing potential who has a positive serum pregnancy test within 14 days prior to C1D1. 8. History of another malignancy in the previous 2 years, unless cured by surgery alone and continuously disease free. Exceptions include appropriately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, non-melanoma skin carcinoma, Stage 1 uterine cancer, or other malignancies with an expected curative outcome. 9. Subjects who are known to be immunocompromised or HIV-positive on highly active anti-retroviral therapy. 10. Subjects with known active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection. 11. Individuals who are judged by the Investigator to be unsuitable as study subjects. 12. Subjects who had prior wide-field radiotherapy affecting ≥ 20% of the bone marrow.
Where it's running
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Site 0170-USA Mitchell Cancer Institute
Mobile, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
Site 0143 - HonorHealth
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Site 0102 - University of Arizona Cancer Center
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Site 0135 - Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
Lone Tree, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Site 0158 - Hartford HealthCare
Hartford, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Site 0241 - Florida Cancer Specialist - North
Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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Site 0173 - Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Site 0308 - Advent Health
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Site 0239 - Florida Cancer Specialists - East
Wellington, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Site 0108 - Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Site 0284 - Community Cancer Center North
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
Site 0217 - St Vincent Hospital and Health Care Centers
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
Site 0251 - Norton Cancer Institute
Louisville, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
Site 0221 - Tufts Medical Center - PPDS
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Site 0104 - Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Site 0307 - Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Site 0263 - Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Site 0101 - Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Site 0228 - Corewell Health Medical Group West
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Site 0288 - Minnesota Oncology Hematology - Maplewood
Maplewood, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Site 0213 - Center of Hope
Reno, Nevada, United States Recruiting -
Site 0126 - Wilmot Cancer Center
Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting -
Site 0259 - Duke Cancer Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Site 0147 - Trihealth Cancer Institute - Harold and Eugen
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Site 0243 - Mark H Zangmeister Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Site 0214-Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Hilliard, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Site 0316 - Willamette Valley Cancer Institute/Oncology Associates of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
Site 0232 - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Site 0178 - Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Site 0132 - Avera Cancer Institute
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Recruiting -
Site 0103 - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Site 0203 - Texas Oncology
Tyler, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Site 0295 - Virginia Oncology Associates
Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Site 0322 - Inova Schar Cancer Institute
Fairfax, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Site 2715 - Icon Cancer Centre - Chermside
Chermside, Queensland, Australia Recruiting -
Site 2707 - Mater Brisbane
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Recruiting -
Site 2709 - Cancer Research SA
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Site 2702 - Burnside War Memorial Hospital - The Brian Fricker Oncology Centre
Toorak Gardens, South Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Site 2716 - Epworth Healthcare Freemasons
East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
Site 2701 - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Site 2717 - St John of God Hospital Subiaco
Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Site 3102 - Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium Recruiting -
Site 3105 - UZ Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium Recruiting -
Site 3616 - Centre Antoine Lacassagne
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France Recruiting -
Site 3601 - Centre Georges François Leclerc
Dijon, Côte-d'Or, France Recruiting -
Site 3613 - CHRU Besancon - Hopital Jean Minjoz
Besançon, Doubs, France Recruiting -
Site 3617 - CHU de Brest - Hôpital La Cavale Blanche
Brest, Finistere, France Recruiting -
Site 3603 - Institut Claudius Regaud
Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France Recruiting -
Site 3602 - Centre Oscar Lambret
Lille, Nord, France Recruiting -
Site 3615 - Hôpital Cochin Port-Royal AP-HP
Paris, Paris, France Recruiting
+39 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Project Director
- Email: medicalaffairs@zentalis.com
- Phone: 858.263.4333
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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.