Using a virus to treat solid tumors

A Phase I Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Biodistribution Characteristics, Biological Effects and Initial Efficacy of Recombinant Oncolytic Virus M1 for Injection (VRT106) in the Treatment of Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

Phase 1 Interventional Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · NCT06368921

This study is testing whether a new virus treatment can safely help people with advanced solid tumors by seeing how well it works and how much can be given.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorGuangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Industry-sponsored
Locations3 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06368921 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety and tolerability of intratumoral injections of the recombinant oncolytic virus M1 (VRT106) in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It is an open-label, dose-escalation study that aims to assess the biological distribution and effects of VRT106, including its immunogenicity and preliminary anti-tumor effects. Participants will receive either single or multiple injections of the virus to determine the optimal dosing and safety profile.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that are intolerable or refractory to standard treatments.

Not a fit: Patients who have received anti-tumor treatments within 4 weeks prior to the trial or those with a history of immunodeficiency may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a novel therapeutic option for patients with solid tumors that are resistant to standard therapies.

How similar studies have performed: While oncolytic virus therapies are an emerging field, this specific approach with VRT106 is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject voluntarily agrees to participate in this study and signs an Institutional Review Board -approved informed consent prior to performing any of the Screening Visit procedures.
* Males and females at 18-75 years of age, inclusive, at the Screening Visit.
* Subjects must have histological or cytological diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors who are intolerable or refractory to the standard therapy.
* Have at least one injectable lesion.
* An Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score of 0-1.
* An estimated survival time of ≥ 12 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subject has received any anti-tumor treatment 4 weeks before using the IMP.
* Subject has received any prior oncolytic viruses or other gene therapies.
* Subject has a history of primary or acquired immunodeficient states, leukemia, lymphoma, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or other clinical manifestations of infection with human immunodeficiency viruses, and those on immunosuppressive therapy.
* Subject has received immunomodulatory drugs, including but not limited to thymosin, IL-2, IFN, etc. within 14 days prior to first administration of IMP.

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong and 2 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 Solid Tumor
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.