NCT05944237

Brief Summary

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate a new drug, HTL0039732, that will be administered on its own (as a monotherapy) and in combination with atezolizumab or with other approved anti-cancer therapies, in participants with advanced solid tumours.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
13mo left

Started Jul 2023

Longer than P75 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

5 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress73%
Jul 2023Jun 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 26, 2023

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 13, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 13, 2023

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2027

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2027

Last Updated

June 8, 2025

Status Verified

June 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3.9 years

First QC Date

June 26, 2023

Last Update Submit

June 5, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

EP4 antagonistAnti-PD-1/PD-L1 agentsPGE2EP4COX inhibitor

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Maximum tolerated dose (MTD; Dose Escalation Phase)

    The MTD is the highest dose of HTL0039732 in the safe dose range, i.e. where there is a \<25% probability of toxicity being above 30%.

    From first dose of HTL0039732 up to the end of Cycle 1, a time frame of up to 30 days.

  • RP2D (Dose Escalation Phase)

    The RP2D for HTL0039732 will be determined after reviewing all of the clinically relevant toxicity, efficacy and pharmacokinetic (PK)/pharmacodynamic data by the Trial Management Group.

    From first dose of HTL0039732 up to the off-study visit (maximum 115 weeks).

  • Number of Adverse Events (AEs) Related to HTL0039732 (Dose Escalation and Expansion Phase)

    Number of all grade AEs, and number of Grade 3, 4 and 5 AEs, considered at least possibly related to HTL0039732, graded according to National Cancer Institute Common Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version 5.0. Count of AEs by arm.

    Safety data will be collected from the time of informed consent until 28 days after the last dose of HTL0039732. The average time from consent to the end of follow-up will be presented.

  • Number of AEs Related to Atezolizumab (Dose Escalation and Expansion Phase)

    Number of all grade AEs, and number of Grade 3, 4 and 5 AEs, considered at least possibly related to atezolizumab, graded according to NCI CTCAE Version 5.0. Count of AEs by arm.

    Safety data will be collected from the time of informed consent until 90 days after the last dose of atezolizumab. The average time from consent to the end of follow-up will be presented.

Secondary Outcomes (18)

  • Measurement of the PK Parameter Maximum (or Peak) Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of HTL0039732 (Dose Escalation and Expansion Phase)

    From first dose of HTL0039732 until Cycle 6 Day 1 (max. 20 weeks).

  • Measurement of the PK Parameter Time to Reach Maximum (or Peak) Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of HTL0039732 (Dose Escalation and Expansion Phase)

    Timeframe: From first dose of HTL0039732 until Cycle 6 Day 1 (max. 20 weeks).

  • Measurement of the PK Parameter Minimum Plasma Concentration (Cmin) of HTL0039732 (Dose Escalation and Expansion Phase)

    From first dose of HTL0039732 until Cycle 6 Day 1 (max. 20 weeks).

  • Measurement of the PK Parameter Area under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve (AUC) (Dose Escalation and Expansion Phase)

    From first dose of HTL0039732 until Cycle 6 Day 1 (max. 20 weeks).

  • Measurement of the PK Parameter Apparent Clearance (CL/F) (Dose Escalation and Expansion Phase)

    From first dose of HTL0039732 until Cycle 6 Day 1 (max. 20 weeks).

  • +13 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Phase 1 Part A HTL0039732 (Dose Escalation Monotherapy)

EXPERIMENTAL

Groups of participants will receive increasing doses of HTL0039732 Capsules as a single agent to find a safe dose and a dose that best targets cancer cells.

Drug: HTL0039732 Capsules

Phase 1 Part B HTL0039732 and Atezolizumab (Dose Escalation Combination)

EXPERIMENTAL

Groups of participants will receive increasing doses of HTL0039732 Capsules in combination with a fixed 1200 mg dose of atezolizumab to find a RP2D for HTL0039732.

Drug: HTL0039732 Capsules and atezolizumab infusion

Phase 2a HTL0039732 and Atezolizumab (Dose Expansion Combination)

EXPERIMENTAL

An expansion cohort will receive the RP2D of HTL0039732 Capsules in combination with a fixed 1200 mg dose of atezolizumab.

Drug: HTL0039732 Capsules and atezolizumab infusion

Interventions

HTL0039732 Capsules will be administered orally to fasted participants, although an exploration of food effects may be performed as a single dose at Cycle 0. A single dose will be administered between 3 and 9 days prior to commencement of Cycle 1. From Cycle 1 Day 1, HTL0039732 will be administered on a once daily (QD) schedule. Each administration cycle will consist of 21 days with no break between cycles. Participants may initially receive up to 18 cycles but may continue for a further 18 cycles if they are deemed to be benefitting.

Phase 1 Part A HTL0039732 (Dose Escalation Monotherapy)

HTL0039732 Capsules will be administered orally on a QD schedule to participants starting on Cycle 1 Day 1. Each administration cycle will consist of 21 days with no break between cycles. Participants will also receive 1200 mg atezolizumab as an IV infusion on Day1 of each cycle (i.e. every 3 weeks). Participants may initially receive up to 18 cycles of HTL0039732 but may continue for a further 18 cycles if they are deemed to be benefitting, and they may receive up to 36 cycles of atezolizumab.

Phase 1 Part B HTL0039732 and Atezolizumab (Dose Escalation Combination)Phase 2a HTL0039732 and Atezolizumab (Dose Expansion Combination)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Written (signed and dated) informed consent and capable of co-operating with investigational medicinal product administration and follow-up.
  • Phase 1, dose escalation phase
  • Part A (HTL0039732 monotherapy):
  • Histologically or cytologically proven advanced solid tumour, refractory to conventional treatment, or for which no further conventional therapy is considered appropriate by the Investigator or is declined by the potential participant.
  • At least 1 measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.1, which (in the Investigator's opinion) has had objective radiological progression on or after the last therapy, or at least one assessable lesion e.g. pleural or peritoneal thickening that does not fulfil RECIST v1.1 criteria for measurable disease.
  • a. Consent for fresh tumour biopsy sample(s) at time of PD, if the participant has accessible disease and is eligible to receive atezolizumab. Optional at time of disease progression.
  • Consent to access and analysis of any available archival tissue or a fresh tumour sample at baseline, if archival tissue is unavailable.
  • Consent for fresh tumour biopsy sample(s) at time of PD, if the participant has accessible disease and is eligible to receive atezolizumab. Optional at time of disease progression.
  • Phase 1 Part B:
  • \- Histologically proven advanced solid tumour where PGE2/EP4 signalling is believed to be more prevalent or significant (such as microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC), gastro-esophageal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), mCRPC, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, mesothelioma, cervical cancer, renal cancer, sarcoma, pheochromocytoma and cancers with PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway activating mutations using a clinically-validated assay).
  • Phase 2a:
  • \- Histologically proven advanced solid tumour, in line with indications listed below, refractory to conventional treatment, or for which no conventional therapy is considered appropriate by the Investigator or is declined by the potential participant:
  • MSS CRC with PIK3CA or HER2 mutation, and/or other driver mutation as agreed with the Sponsor (genomic alteration to have been previously identified using a validated next-generation sequencing method performed on either tumour tissue or circulating tumour DNA \[ctDNA\]);
  • Gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GOJ) adenocarcinoma;
  • Clear cell renal cell carcinoma;
  • +15 more criteria

You may not qualify if:

  • Radiotherapy (except for palliative reasons), chemotherapy, non chemotherapy systemic anti-cancer therapy (apart from life-long hormone suppression such as luteinising hormone-releasing agents in participants with mCRPC) or investigational medicinal products during the 4 weeks prior to enrolment; or first dose of an immunotherapy during the previous 12 weeks before first dose of HTL0039732.
  • Ongoing toxic manifestations of previous treatments that are Grade \>1 per CTCAE v5.0.
  • Any central nervous system metastases (unless potential participants have had local therapy and are asymptomatic, radiologically stable and have been off steroids for ≥4 weeks prior to enrolment).
  • Women of child-bearing potential (or who are already pregnant or lactating). Exceptions apply.
  • Men with partners of childbearing potential. Exceptions apply.
  • Major thoracic or abdominal surgery from which the potential participant has not yet recovered.
  • At high medical risk because of non-malignant systemic disease, including active uncontrolled infection.
  • Known history of current or latent tuberculosis, HIV or Hepatitis B or C infection.
  • Prior treatment with EP4 inhibitor.
  • Treatment with selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor in the 8 weeks prior to enrolment.
  • Known hypersensitivity or intolerance to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
  • Use of systemic immunosuppressive agent in the 2 weeks prior to enrolment. Exceptions apply.
  • Significant cardiovascular disease.
  • Known active peptic ulcer disease, or symptoms of gastritis, dyspepsia or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (one or more episodes per week).
  • Current or planned participation in another interventional clinical trial, whilst taking part in this trial of HTL0039732.
  • +9 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (5)

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

Velindre Cancer Centre

Cardiff, CF14 2TL, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Liverpool, CH63 4JY, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

Guy's Hospital

London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

The Christie Hospital

Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeoplasmsProstatic Neoplasms, Castration-ResistantStomach NeoplasmsEsophageal NeoplasmsHead and Neck NeoplasmsColorectal NeoplasmsPancreatic NeoplasmsLung NeoplasmsUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsMesothelioma, MalignantUterine Cervical NeoplasmsKidney NeoplasmsSarcomaPheochromocytoma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Prostatic NeoplasmsGenital Neoplasms, MaleUrogenital NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteGenital Diseases, MaleGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesProstatic DiseasesMale Urogenital DiseasesGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesStomach DiseasesEsophageal DiseasesIntestinal NeoplasmsColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal DiseasesEndocrine Gland NeoplasmsPancreatic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesRespiratory Tract NeoplasmsThoracic NeoplasmsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesUrologic NeoplasmsFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrinary Bladder DiseasesUrologic DiseasesMesotheliomaAdenomaNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasms, MesothelialPleural NeoplasmsUterine NeoplasmsGenital Neoplasms, FemaleUterine Cervical DiseasesUterine DiseasesGenital Diseases, FemaleKidney DiseasesNeoplasms, Connective and Soft TissueParagangliomaNeuroendocrine TumorsNeuroectodermal TumorsNeoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalNeoplasms, Nerve Tissue

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 26, 2023

First Posted

July 13, 2023

Study Start

July 13, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2027

Last Updated

June 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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