Testing a new cancer treatment in patients with advanced tumors

A Phase 1, First in Human, Dose-Escalation Study of TORL-2-307-ADC in Participants With Advanced Cancer

Phase 1 Interventional TORL Biotherapeutics, LLC · NCT05156866

This study is testing a new cancer treatment to see if it helps people with advanced tumors, like gastric and pancreatic cancers, feel better and manage their disease.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment70 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorTORL Biotherapeutics, LLC Industry-sponsored
Locations12 sites (Fullerton, California and 11 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05156866 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This first-in-human study evaluates the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antitumor activity of TORL-2-307-ADC in patients with advanced solid tumors, including gastric and pancreatic cancers. Participants will receive the investigational drug to assess its effects on their cancer. The study aims to determine how well the treatment works and its potential side effects in this patient population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with advanced solid tumors who have measurable disease and meet specific health criteria.

Not a fit: Patients with recent cancer treatments, significant cardiac issues, or certain medical histories may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced cancers that currently have limited treatment options.

How similar studies have performed: While this is a first-in-human study, similar approaches targeting claudin18.2 have shown promise in early research.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Advanced solid tumor
* Measurable disease, per RECIST v1.1
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1
* Adequate organ function

Exclusion Criteria:

* Has not recovered \[recovery is defined as NCI CTCAE, version 5.0, grade ≤1\] from the acute toxicities of previous therapy, except treatment-related alopecia or laboratory abnormalities otherwise meeting eligibility requirements
* Received prior chemotherapeutic, investigational, or other therapies for the treatment of cancer within 14 days with small molecule and within 28 days with biologic before the first dose of TORL-2-307-ADC
* Progressive or symptomatic brain metastases
* Serious, uncontrolled medical disorder, nonmalignant systemic disease, or active, uncontrolled infection
* History of significant cardiac disease
* History of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or AML
* History of another cancer within 3 years before Day 1 of study treatment, with the exception of basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that has been definitively treated. A history of other malignancies with a low risk of recurrence, including appropriately treated ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast and prostate cancer with a Gleason score less than or equal to 6, are also not excluded
* If female, is pregnant or breastfeeding

Where this trial is running

Fullerton, California and 11 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 Advanced Solid TumorGastric CancerPancreas CancerGastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinomaclaudin18.2
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.