Evaluating HLX43 with Serplulimab for Advanced Solid Tumors

A Phase Ib/ II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety ,Torlerbility , and Efficacy of HLX43 (Anti-PD-L1 ADC) in Combination With Serplulimab (Anti-PD-1 Humanized Monocl ) in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors

This study is testing a new combination of two cancer treatments, HLX43 and Serplulimab, to see if they can help people with advanced solid tumors feel better and improve their outcomes.

Quick facts

• Phase: Phase1; Phase2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 105 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 75 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech (Industry-sponsored)
• Drugs / interventions: chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, prednisone, Serplulimab
• Locations: 3 sites (Hunan, Changsha and 2 other locations)
• Trial ID: NCT06848699 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial is an open-label phase Ib/II study designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of HLX43, an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate, in combination with Serplulimab, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The study consists of a dose escalation phase (Ib) followed by a dose expansion phase (II), where participants will receive varying doses of HLX43 alongside a fixed dose of Serplulimab administered every three weeks. The trial aims to identify the optimal dosage and evaluate the treatment's effectiveness in this patient population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 to 75 with advanced or metastatic solid tumors who have experienced treatment failure or have no standard treatment options available.

Not a fit: Patients with early-stage tumors or those who have not yet undergone standard treatments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced solid tumors who have limited treatment alternatives.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar combinations of PD-L1 and PD-1 inhibitors, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Voluntarily participate in the clinical trial; fully understand and be informed about this study and sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF); be willing and able to comply with and complete all trial procedures;
2. Age at the time of signing the ICF is ≥ 18 years and ≤ 75 years;
3. Phase Ib enrollment of patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced /metastatic solid tumor who have experienced treatment failure or for whom no standard treatment is available;Phase II enrollment includes advanced /metastatic NSCLC subjects confirmed by histology or cytology, requiring the presence of EGFR mutation and failure or intolerance to EGFR-TKI or/and platinum-based chemotherapy.
4. Within 4 weeks prior to the first dose, at least one measurable lesion assessed by the investigator according to RECIST 1.1;
5. Subjects must provide qualified tumor tissue samples for the determination of PD-L1 expression levels.
6. The ECOG PS score within 7 days prior to the first use of the Investigational Product is 0 or 1;
7. Expected survival ≥ 12 weeks;
8. Major organ functions are normal, meeting the following criteria (within 14 days prior to the first administration in this study, no transfusion, albumin, recombinant human thrombopoietin, or colony-stimulating factor (CSF) treatment was received):
9. Female subjects of childbearing potential must meet the following criteria:

   a)The blood pregnancy test must be negative within 7 days prior to the first administration of the medication; b)Agree to use at least one highly effective method of contraception during the trial period and for at least 6 months after the last administration of the drug;c)Breastfeeding is contraindicated.
10. Male subjects must meet the following criteria: agree to use at least one highly effective method of contraception during the trial and for at least 6 months after the last dose.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of any second malignancy within 3 years prior to randomization, except for early-stage malignancies (carcinoma in situ or stage I tumors) that have received radical treatment, such as non-melanoma skin cancer, cervical carcinoma in situ, localized prostate cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast, and papillary thyroid carcinoma.
2. Previously experienced ≥ Grade 3 immune-related Adverse Events during immunotherapy.
3. Pleural effusion or pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring clinical intervention as determined by the investigator;
4. Subjects with clinical symptoms of brain metastases, spinal cord compression, meningitis carcinomatosa, or other evidence indicating that brain or spinal cord metastatic lesions are not yet controlled; Note: Subjects with asymptomatic or stable brain metastases, spinal cord compression, or meningitis carcinomatosa as determined by theinvestigator may be eligible for enrollment;
5. Subjects with a history or current condition of interstitial pneumonia, pneumoconiosis, radiation pneumonitis, drug-related pneumonia, or severe impairment of pulmonary function, as determined by the sub investigator, that may interfere with the detection and management of suspected drug-related pulmonary toxicity;
6. The subject has poorly controlled cardiovascular and cerebrovascular clinical symptoms or diseases, including but not limited to: (1) NYHA class II or higher heart failure or left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \<50%; (2) unstable angina; (3) myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident within the past 6 months (excluding lacunar infarction, minor cerebral ischaemia, or transient ischaemic attack); (4) uncontrolled arrhythmia (including QTc interval ≥450 ms for males and ≥470 ms for females, with QTc interval calculated using the Fridericia formula); (5) poorly controlled hypertension (systolic blood pressure \>150 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg despite active treatment);
7. History of immunodeficiency diseases, including testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or having other acquired or congenital immunodeficiency diseases, or a history of organ transplant;
8. Has active pulmonary tuberculosis;
9. Subjests with active HBV, HCV infection or co-infection;
10. There is a known active or suspected autoimmune disease. Enrollment is allowed for subjects in a stable condition who do not require systemic immunosuppressive therapy.
11. Subjects requiring systemic corticosteroids (\>10 mg/day prednisone therapeutic dosage) or other immunosuppressive drug therapy within 14 days prior to the first administration of the Investigational Product or during the study. However, the following situations allow for enrollment: in the absence of active autoimmune disorders, the use of topical external application or inhaled steroids and adrenal hormone replacement therapy at a dosage ≤10 mg/day prednisone therapeutic dosage is permitted; prophylactic medication is allowed.
12. Any active infection requiring systemic anti-infective therapy within 14 days prior to the first administration of the Investigational Product;
13. Within 28 days prior to the first administration of the Investigational Product, the subject has undergone major surgery. In this study, major surgery is defined as a procedure requiring at least 3 weeks of postoperative recovery before being eligible to receive treatment in this study. Tumor paracentesis or lymph node incisional biopsy is permitted for enrollment.
14. Strong inhibitors or strong inducers of CYP2D6 or CYP3A were used within 2 weeks prior to the first administration of the drug.
15. Received live viral vaccine treatment within 28 days prior to the first administration of the Investigational Product; however, inactivated viral vaccines for seasonal flu and novel coronavirus are permitted;
16. Participating in another clinical trial or planning to start this study with less than 14 days since the end-of-therapy of the previous clinical trial; less than 5 half-lives since the last course of anti-tumor therapy;
17. Known to have a severe allergy to any monoclonal antibody;
18. Subjects who are not suitable for participating in this clinical study due to any clinical or laboratory abnormalities or other reasons as assessed by the investigator.

Where this trial is running

Hunan, Changsha and 2 other locations

• Hunan Provincial Cancer Hospital — Hunan, Changsha, China (Recruiting)
• Shandong Cancer Hospital — Jinan, Shangdong, China (Recruiting)
• Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, PLA — Chongqing, China (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bo Zhu, Dr

Conditions Solid Tumor Cancer; Non Small Cell Lung Cancer; HLX43