Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 16 and up

Evaluating TT-702 for advanced solid tumors

Official title: CURATE: A Cancer Research UK Phase I/II, Dose Escalation and Expansion Trial of TT-702, A Selective Adenosine A2BR Antagonist, Given Orally as a Monotherapy Agent and in Combination, in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumours

Run by Cancer Research UK · NCT05272709 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new drug called TT-702 to see if it can safely help people with advanced solid tumors, including certain types of prostate cancer and breast cancer, by boosting their immune response.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages16 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorCancer Research UK
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations3 sites (London and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 19, 2022
Main results expectedApril 2028
Study endsApril 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 12, 2026
Trial IDNCT05272709 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 16 and over with advanced solid tumors, particularly those with MMR/MSI deficiencies or triple-negative breast cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with early-stage cancers or those who do not meet the specific eligibility 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 clinical trial is assessing the safety and efficacy of TT-702, a small molecule prodrug, in patients with advanced solid tumors. The study consists of two phases: Phase I focuses on determining the optimal dose of TT-702, both as a standalone treatment and in combination with darolutamide for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Phase II will expand on the findings from Phase I, evaluating the selected dose in larger cohorts of patients with specific tumor types, including MMR/MSI deficient tumors and triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to enhance the immune response against tumor cells by blocking the A2B adenosine receptor.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve outcomes for patients with advanced solid tumors by enhancing immune system activity against their cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies targeting adenosine receptors have shown promise, suggesting potential for success with this novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion criteria:

1. Be able to provide informed consent and be capable of co-operating with IMP administration, procedures and follow-up.
2. Be willing to provide samples (blood and tissue) as required.
3. Consent to access any available archival tissue.
4. Consent for fresh tumour biopsy samples at baseline and on trial (may be Investigator mandated for patients in the dose escalation phase. Investigators will consider whether a biopsy is feasible for the patient in the dose escalation phase and this will not impede participation in the trial if biopsy is not a suitable option.
5. Life expectancy estimated by the Investigator to be at least 12 weeks.
6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1.
7. Aged 16 years or over at the time consent is given.
8. Haematological and biochemical indices within the protocol specified ranges.
9. Objectively or measurable evaluable disease, radiologically according to RECIST Version 1.1 (and/or, in mCRPC patients, according to PCWG3 criteria). Has radiological disease progression (and/or, in mCRPC patients, PSA progression according to PCWG3 criteria) at the time of trial enrolment.
10. Castrate levels of testosterone (\<1.7 nmol/L \[50 ng/dL\]) (mCRPC patients only).
11. Phase I, dose escalation phase

    Histologically or cytologically proven advanced solid tumours refractory to conventional treatment, or for which no conventional therapy is considered appropriate by the Investigator or is declined by the patient. Phase I dose escalation cohorts are:
    * Phase I, Cohort 1M (TT-702 monotherapy cohort):

    MMRd tumour, confirmed by either:

    i. Loss of MSH2, MSH6, MLH1, PMS2 by ICH (total or near total) OR ii. Loss of function mutation f MMR gene(s) AND iii. High tumour mutation burden (depends on assay but typically \>15 mutations/MB sequenced).

    Non-MMRd tumours:

    mCRPC: - Prior treatment with a next generation hormonal agent. - Adenocarcinoma without neuroendocrine or small cell features.

    TNBC:

    \- Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negativity (negative immunohistochemistry \[IHC\] staining \[score 0 or 1\] or negative fluorescence in situ hybridisation based on the American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists guidelines and recommendations) and determined through local testing in NHS lab within UKAS/ISO 15198 scope of accreditation.
    * ER and progesterone receptor negativity (\<1% positive staining cells in the invasive tumour) determined locally using IHC per American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists criteria.
    * Patients who have received prior anti-PD-1/anti-PD-L1 agent must have experienced Investigator-assessed initial clinical benefit from the most recent anti-PD-1/anti-PD-L1 treatment (either as monotherapy or in combination with other compounds) for at least 10 weeks, followed by subsequent progression. Initial benefit is defined as SD or better with an anti-PD-1/anti-PD-L1 therapy.

    CRC, NSCLC and PDAC:

    \- Histologically or cytologically proven diagnosis of CRC, NSCLC or PDAC

    • Phase I, Cohort 1P (TT-702 \& PD-1/PD-L1 combination cohort): Patients who have had prior treatment with an ICI.

    Phase II (expansion phase)

    Histologically or cytologically proven advanced solid tumour of particular interest based on preclinical and clinical data, refractory to conventional treatment or, for which no conventional therapy is considered appropriate by the Investigator or, is declined by the patient. Phase II expansion cohorts are:

    Cohort 2M (TT-702 Monotherapy expansion cohort) and Cohort 2P (TT-702 \& anti-PD-1/PD-L1 combination cohort):
    * Patients must have been previously treated with an ICI
    * MMRd tumour, confirmed by either:

      i. Loss of MSH2, MSH6, MLH1, PMS2 by IHC (total or near total) OR ii. Loss of function mutation of MMR gene(s) AND iii. High tumour mutation burden (depends on assay but typically \>15 mutations/MB sequenced).

    Exclusion criteria:

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1. Radiotherapy (except single fractions for palliative reasons), endocrine therapy during the previous four weeks, immunotherapy and chemotherapy during the previous four weeks(previous six weeks for nitrosoureas, Mitomycin-C) before receiving TT-702. A washout period of eight weeks is required for enzalutamide and apalutamide before the patient receives their first dose of TT-702. A washout period of 4 weeks or 5 half-lives whichever is shorter for any other previous preceding IMPs is required before the patient receives their first dose of TT-702 (no washout is needed from ICI).
2. Patients with ongoing toxic manifestations of previous treatments greater than NCI CTCAE Version 5.0 Grade 1. Exceptions to this are alopecia and any ongoing toxic manifestation which in the opinion of the Investigator should not exclude the patient.
3. Patients with symptomatic brain or leptomeningeal metastases should be excluded. Asymptomatic patients with previously treated and stable brain metastases (in previous four weeks to trial entry) and not requiring any steroids are eligible for the trial. Patients who are stable on anticonvulsants are also eligible.
4. Women of childbearing potential (or are already pregnant or lactating). However, those patients who meet the following points are considered eligible:

   • Have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test of a serum sample within 7 days prior to trial inclusion; and

   • Agree to use two forms of medically approved contraception: i. one highly effective form including but not limited to: oral, injected,implanted, transdermal or intravaginal hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation; intrauterine device; intrauterine hormonereleasing system, bilateral tubal occlusion or vasectomised partner; ii. plus a barrier method (for example, condom plus spermicide); iii. or agree to sexual abstinence. Effective from the first administration of TT-702, throughout the trial and for six months after the last administration of IMP.
5. Male patients with partners of childbearing potential. However, those patients who meet the following points are considered eligible:

   • Agree to take measures not to father children by using a barrier method of contraception \[condom plus spermicide\] or sexual abstinence effective from the first administration of IMP throughout the trial and for six months after the last administration of IMP.

   • Male patients with pregnant or lactating partners must be advised to use barrier method contraception (for example, condom plus spermicide) to prevent exposure of the foetus or neonate.
   * Non-vasectomised male patients must also be willing to ensure that any partner of childbearing potential uses a highly effective method of contraception (for example, oral, injected, implanted, transdermal or intravaginal hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation, intrauterine device, intrauterine hormone-releasing system or bilateral tubal occlusion) or agree to sexual abstinence for the same duration.
6. Major thoracic or abdominal surgery from which the patient has not yet recovered.
7. At high medical risk because of non-malignant systemic disease including active uncontrolled infection. Patients with previous Hepatitis C exposure but no current infection are eligible to participate.
8. Known to be serologically positive for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
9. Prior bone marrow transplant or have had extensive radiotherapy to greater than 25% of bone marrow within eight weeks.
10. Concurrent congestive heart failure, prior history of class II-IV cardiac disease (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\]), prior history of clinically significant cardiac ischaemia or prior history of clinically significant cardiac arrhythmia. Patients with significant cardiovascular disease are excluded as defined by:

    a. History of congestive heart failure requiring therapy (NYHA III or IV); b. History of unstable angina pectoris or myocardial infarction up to six months prior to trial entry (patients with previous cardiac or thrombotic events who are now stable and or recovered are eligible); c. Presence of severe valvular heart disease; d. Presence of a ventricular arrhythmia requiring treatment; e. Left ventricular ejection fraction \< 50%; f. Has a QTcF prolongation to \>470 milliseconds (ms) based on a 12-lead ECG in triplicate; g. Previous stroke or transient ischaemic attack within 6 months of trial entry; h. History of clinically significant peripheral vascular disease/vasculitis/vasculopathy.
11. Is a participant or plans to participate in another interventional clinical trial, whilst taking part in this Phase I/II trial of TT-702. Participation in an observational trial or interventional clinical trial which does not involve administration of an IMP and which would not place an unacceptable burden on the patient in the opinion of the Investigator would be acceptable.
12. Previous malignancies of other types, apart from adequately treated in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri and basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. Cancer survivors, who have undergone potentially curative therapy for a prior malignancy, have no evidence of that disease for five years or more and are deemed at negligible risk for recurrence, are eligible for the trial.
13. A concomitant significant other illness that might in the opinion of the Investigator affect compliance with the protocol or interpretation of results, examples include but are not limited to autoimmune diseases or immune deficiency, or other disease with ongoing fibrosis (such as scleroderma, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, neurofibromatosis, palmar/plantar fibromatosis), alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and inherited liver disease, previous organ transplantation, uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (for example HbA1c \>10%) and patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
14. History of an immune-mediated adverse event of Grade 3 or above attributed to prior cancer immunotherapy that resulted in permanent discontinuation of the prior immunotherapeutic agent. Immune-mediated adverse events related to prior immunomodulatory therapy (other than endocrinopathy managed with replacement therapy or stable vitiligo) that have not either resolved completely to baseline or are Grade ≤2 in severity.
15. Patients on systemic corticosteroids (apart from replacement doses for endocrinopathy up to an equivalent of 10 mg QD prednisolone). Topical or inhaled steroids for pre-existent diseases are allowed.
16. Patients who received a live vaccine within 30 days before trial enrolment are excluded.
17. Patients with a known or suspected history of hypersensitivity or allergy to TT-702, or any of its excipients (for any strength) are excluded:

    • TT-702 10 mg strength, excipients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate;

    • TT-702 40 mg strength, excipients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, mannitol, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate;
    * TT-702 120 mg strength, excipients: poloxamer-188, sodium lauryl sulfate, mannitol, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate in hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) capsules;
    * TT-478 (also known as GS-6201 or CVT-6883).
18. Patients who take therapies that inhibit or induce CYP3A must be excluded.
19. Any other condition which in the Investigator's opinion would not make the patient a good candidate for the clinical trial.

If a patient is taking any dietary supplements or complementary medicines/botanicals, the Sponsor's Centre for Drug Development (CDD) must be informed at the earliest opportunity both prior to enrolment and during the patient's time on trial.

Where it's running

  • Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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