Clinical trial Recruiting at 10 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

GV20-0251 treatment for advanced solid tumors

Official title: An Open-Label Phase 1/2A Study of GV20-0251 Monotherapy and GV20-0251 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Participants With Advanced and/or Refractory Solid Tumor Malignancies

Run by GV20 Therapeutics · NCT05669430 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment called GV20-0251 for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't improved with standard treatments, to see how safe it is and if it works better when combined with another medication.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment365 (estimated)
SponsorGV20 Therapeutics
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsPembrolizumab, immunotherapy, Radiation
Locations13 sites (Los Angeles, California and 12 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 23, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 15, 2026
Study endsSeptember 5, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 13, 2025
Trial IDNCT05669430 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with advanced solid malignancies that are refractory to standard therapies.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active second malignancies or those who have not progressed after prior checkpoint inhibitor therapy 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 1/2A study evaluates GV20-0251, a novel treatment for patients with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The study is structured in four parts, including dose escalation to determine safety and tolerability, and further assessment of anti-tumor activity in combination with Pembrolizumab. Participants will undergo a series of evaluations to establish the maximum tolerated dose and the pharmacokinetics of the treatment. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of GV20-0251 both alone and in combination with an established immunotherapy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new therapeutic option for patients with refractory solid tumors.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar approaches, but this specific combination is being explored for the first time.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants ≥18 years of age
* Previously treated, histologically-confirmed advanced solid malignancy with progressive disease requiring therapy
* Refractory or intolerant to standard therapy(ies)
* Must have received, be not eligible or decline standard of care therapy
* Participants must have measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST version 1.1)
* For participants who have received prior treatment with a checkpoint inhibitor there must be documented disease progression
* ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
* Life expectancy of ≥ 12 weeks in Parts A and C and ≥ 24 weeks in Parts B and D
* Participants must be willing to provide fresh tumor biopsy (core biopsy) both pre-treatment (Parts A, B, C and D) and on-treatment (Parts A and B), if clinically feasible
* Disease-free of active second/secondary or prior malignancies for ≥ 2 years
* Laboratory test results within the required parameters
* Women of child bearing potential (WOCBP) and men must agree to use adequate contraception
* Parts B, C and D may include the following tumor types:

  * Endometrial carcinoma
  * Squamous head and neck carcinoma
  * Cutaneous melanoma
  * Non-small cell lung cancer
  * Proficient MMR (pMMR)/MSS adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum (Parts C and D only)

Parts A, B, C and D Exclusion Criteria:

* Participant with acute leukemia or CLL (Parts A and B only)
* Participant with heart disease or unstable arrhythmia
* Active, uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infections requiring systemic therapy
* Participant has active autoimmune disease or other medical conditions requiring chronic systemic steroid or immunosuppressive therapy
* History of major organ transplant
* History of a bone marrow transplant
* Symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) malignancy or metastasis
* Serious nonmalignant disease
* Pregnant or nursing women
* Treatment with PD-1 and equivalent immune modulators or major surgery prior to the first dose of study medication
* Participants who are currently receiving any other investigational agent or have received an investigational agent within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study medication
* Treatment with any anticancer treatments with 2-weeks prior to the first dose of study medication
* Radiation for symptomatic lesions must have been completed prior to the first dose of study medication
* Participants with liver metastases unless approved by the Sponsor
* Any history of an immune related ≥ Grade 3 AE attributed to prior cancer immunotherapy
* Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 2 years from C1D1
* Has received radiation therapy to the lung that is higher than 30 Gy within 6 months prior to C1D1 for NSCLC (Parts C and D only)
* Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 2 years from C1D1 (Parts C and D only)
* Has severe hypersensitivity ( ≥ Grade 3) to Pembrolizumab and/or any of its excipients (Parts C and D only)
* Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis / interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis / interstitial lung disease (Parts C and D only)
* Has a condition, therapy, laboratory abnormality, or circumstance that could confound study results or interfere with full participation, making it unsuitable for the participant, as determined by the treating Investigator (Parts C and D only)
* Active substance abuse

Where it's running

  • The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Yale University
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • Community Health Network, Inc.
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Hospital dba Karmanos Cancer Center
    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • NYU Langone Health
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
Show 7 more locations
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oncology Consultants, P.A.
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Virginia Cancer Specialists
    Fairfax, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • HealthONE Clinic Services Oncology - Hematology, LLC d/b/a Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HealthONE
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC
    Fort Myers, Florida, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Verdi Oncology Tennessee, Scri Oncology Partners
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.