KIVU-107 for people with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors

A Phase 1 Dose-Finding and Dose-Expansion Study of KIVU-107 in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

Phase 1 Interventional Kivu Bioscience Inc. · NCT07229313

This trial will test KIVU-107, a PTK7-targeted antibody–drug conjugate, in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that lack effective standard treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment76 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorKivu Bioscience Inc. Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations6 sites (Santa Monica, California and 5 other locations)
Trial IDNCT07229313 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is an open-label, first-in-human Phase 1 study of KIVU-107 conducted in two parts. Part A uses dose-escalation to determine the maximum tolerated dose and the recommended dose for expansion while closely monitoring safety, tolerability, and preliminary anti-tumor activity. Part B treats additional participants at the recommended dose to further confirm safety and tolerability. Eligible adults must have measurable disease, ECOG 0–1, adequate organ function, and no prior PTK7-targeted therapy or exposure to topoisomerase I–payload ADCs.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults (≥18) with pathologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors refractory to standard therapies, measurable disease, ECOG 0–1, adequate organ function, and no prior PTK7-targeted therapy or topoisomerase I ADC exposure are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients with prior treatment using topoisomerase I–payload ADCs or PTK7-targeted therapies, active hepatitis B/C or HIV infection, uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, interstitial lung disease, or recent major surgery/radiation may be excluded or less likely to benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, KIVU-107 could provide a new targeted treatment option for patients with PTK7-expressing advanced solid tumors, potentially shrinking tumors or delaying progression.

How similar studies have performed: Other PTK7-targeted agents have been explored preclinically and in early-phase work, but KIVU-107 is first-in-human and its clinical benefit has not yet been established.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female ≥18 years of age
* No therapy of proven efficacy exists for the tumor
* Pathologically or histologically documented diagnosis of advanced / metastatic solid tumor malignancy that is resistant to standard therapy or for which no standard therapy is available.
* Adequate bone marrow, kidney, and liver function
* Measurable disease using RECIST v1.1
* ECOG 0 or 1
* Life expectancy ≥ 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior treatment with any ADC with topoisomerase 1 inhibitor payload
* Any PTK7 - targeted therapy
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease
* Active Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV infection
* History of interstitial lung disease
* Major surgery, radiation therapy, or systemic anti-cancer within 3 weeks of study treatment start.

Where this trial is running

Santa Monica, California and 5 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 Advance Solid TumorsPTK7ADCsolid tumorsPTK-7 expressionmetastaticlocally advancedPTK7 expression
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.