Evaluating MP0533 for patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome

A Phase 1/2a, First-in-human, Open-label, Multicenter, Dose Escalation Study of MP0533 in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Molecular Partners AG · NCT05673057

This study is testing a new treatment called MP0533 to see if it can help adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome who haven't had success with other therapies.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment249 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMolecular Partners AG Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsgilteritinib
Locations9 sites (Bordeaux and 8 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05673057 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary effectiveness of MP0533, a multispecific DARPin CD3 engager targeting CD33, CD123, and CD70, in patients suffering from relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Participants will be closely monitored for their response to the treatment and any adverse effects. The study is designed for adults aged 18 and older who have not responded to previous treatments. It will be conducted in multiple locations in France.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with relapsed or refractory AML or MDS who have previously undergone treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation within the last 3 months or have active graft-versus-host disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with difficult-to-treat forms of leukemia.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies targeting specific markers in leukemia have shown promise, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Has signed and dated written informed consent prior to performing any study procedure, including screening
* Diagnosis of relapsed/refractory AML or relapsed/refractory MDS/AML according to the ELN recommendation 2022.
* Age ≥18 years old on the day of signing informed consent
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0 to 2
* Anticipated life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks by investigator judgement
* White blood count (WBC) ≤ 15G/L at day of trial drug infusion
* Adequate renal and hepatic function
* Is using highly effective contraception, for females of childbearing potential and for men

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mixed phenotype acute leukemia
* Patients with favorable AML mutations according to ELN recommendation 2022 and 2024
* Allogeneic HCT within the last 3 months and/or eligibility for standard 2nd line of targeted therapy, like gilteritinib for FLT3 mutated AML, unless this therapeutic option has already been given and proven ineffective (patient relapsed or resistant to), or contraindicated, or confounding mutations exist, or there is a lack of access to this recommended therapy.
* More than 2 prior lines of anti-leukemic therapy
* Active GvHD requiring immune-suppressive therapy
* Use of immunosuppressive drugs
* Clinical signs of AML in the central nervous system
* Major surgery within 28 days prior to start of study medication
* Other malignancy requiring active therapy, but adjuvant endocrine therapy is allowed
* Any uncontrolled active infection
* Treatment with investigational agents or agents targeting CD33, CD123 or CD70 within 4 weeks or five times the half-life of the agent, whichever is longer, prior to start of trial medication
* Left ventricular ejection fraction of \< 50% on echocardiographic exam at screening
* History or evidence of clinically significant cardiovascular disease
* Pulmonary disease with clinically relevant hypoxia
* Active hepatitis
* Concurrent enrolment in another clinical trial, unless it is an observational (non-interventional) study or it is the follow-up period of an interventional study
* Known hypersensitivity to any of the excipients of the investigational medicinal product (IMP), i.e. finished MP0533 drug

Dose Expansion Group (Arm B in treatment-naïve patients only):

Inclusion

• Treatment-naïve patients who are eligible to AZA+VEN as standard of care

Dose Escalation and Expansion Groups (Arm B only):

Exclusion

1. received VEN in prior treatment lines
2. received strong and/or moderate CYP3A inducers within 7 days before the initiation of AZA/VEN regimen;
3. Has consumed grapefruit, grapefruit products, Seville oranges or Starfruit within 3 days before the initiation of AZA/VEN regimen;
4. Has a malabsorption syndrome or other condition that precludes the enteral route of administration of VEN.

Where this trial is running

Bordeaux and 8 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions LeukemiaMyeloidAcuteNewly DiagnosedDARPinCD33CD123CD70
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.