Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 17 to 85

MRG006A treatment for advanced solid tumors

Official title: A Phase I/II, Open-label, Multi-center, Dose Escalation and Expansion Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of MRG006A in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors

Run by Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. · NCT07093970 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This will test whether the antibody–drug conjugate MRG006A is safe and can help adults with advanced solid tumors.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages17 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment343 (estimated)
SponsorLepu Biopharma Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Locations2 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 24, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedJanuary 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT07093970 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–75 years old with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced solid tumors, at least one measurable lesion, ECOG performance status 0–1, and adequate organ function are the intended candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe liver failure, symptomatic large thoracoabdominal or pericardial effusions, poor performance status, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding are unlikely to benefit from participation.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This two-part phase 1/2 interventional study tests MRG006A, an antibody–drug conjugate, in adults with advanced solid tumors. Phase 1 uses dose escalation to determine the maximum tolerated dose and recommended phase 2 dose while monitoring safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity. Phase 2 is a dose-expansion cohort at the confirmed dose to further measure tumor response by RECIST v1.1 (and mRECIST for HCC), safety, PK, and immunogenicity. Eligible patients must have measurable disease, ECOG 0–1, adequate organ function, and in some cases provide tumor tissue for GPC3 and P53 testing.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, MRG006A could shrink or slow growth of some advanced solid tumors and provide a new targeted treatment option.

How similar studies have gone: Antibody–drug conjugates have delivered notable benefits in several cancers, but MRG006A itself is a novel agent that has not yet been proven in patients.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Understand and provide written informed consent and comply with the requirements set forth in the protocol.
2. age ≥ 18 years, ≤ 75 years.
3. Expected survival ≥ 3 months.
4. For patients with stage I and II disease, tumor tissue samples for GPC3 and P53 testing must be provided.
5. Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced solid tumors.
6. At least one measurable lesion according to RECISTv1.1 and mRECIST (HCC patients).
7. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
8. Organ function must meet basic requirements.
9. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not included in this study.
10. Female and male patients of childbearing potential must agree to take adequate measures.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Moderate and above thoracoabdominal pelvic fluid and pericardial effusion with clinical symptoms.
2. History of liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy.
3. Portal vein tumor thrombus involving both the main portal vein and left and right branches, or involving both the main portal vein and mesenteric vein needs to be excluded. The tumor involves the vena cava, or has formed a vena cava tumor thrombus.
4. Residual toxicity due to previous anti-tumor therapy or clinically significant laboratory abnormalities higher than grade 1 (CTCAEv5.0).
5. For liver cancer, previous or current central nervous system metastases and/or meningeal metastases. Patients with treated stable brain metastases from non-hepatic cancers may participate.
6. Patients at high risk of bleeding.
7. Severe cardiac insufficiency within 6 months prior to enrollment.
8. Pulmonary embolism or deep venous thrombosis within 3 months before the first study drug treatment;
9. History of gastrointestinal perforation, fistula, and bowel obstruction, extensive bowel resection, Crohn 's disease, ulcerative colitis, or chronic diarrhea for the past 6 months.
10. Patients with double cancer and multiple cancer.
11. Uncontrolled or poorly controlled disease.
12. History of ventricular tachycardia or torsades de pointes.
13. Previous or combined interstitial pneumonia, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with respiratory failure, severe pulmonary insufficiency, symptomatic bronchospasm and other medical history;
14. Allergic reactions to any component or excipient of MRG006A, or known Grade ≥ 3 allergic reactions to other prior anti-GPC3 or other monoclonal antibodies.
15. Acute or chronic active hepatitis B or C infection.
16. Active or clinically poorly controlled serious infection.
17. Receiving anti-tuberculosis treatment or receiving anti-tuberculosis treatment within 1 year before the first dose.
18. People infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), known syphilis infection requiring treatment.
19. Use of systemic corticosteroids within 4 weeks prior to first treatment.
20. Use of strong CYP3A4 inducers, strong CYP3A4 inhibitors within 14 days or 5 times the half-life prior to the first dose.

Where it's running

  • Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
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