Study of INBRX-105 and INBRX-105 With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Solid Tumors Including Head and Neck Cancer (PDL1x41BB)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03809624 |
Recruitment Status :
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First Posted : January 18, 2019
Last Update Posted : May 11, 2023
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Metastatic Solid Tumors Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Melanoma Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Gastric Adenocarcinoma Renal Cell Carcinoma Urothelial Carcinoma Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Oropharyngeal Carcinoma | Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody Drug: Pembrolizumab | Phase 2 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Estimated Enrollment : | 300 participants |
Allocation: | Non-Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Sequential Assignment |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | An Open-Label, Multicenter, First-in-Human, Dose-Escalation, Phase 2 Study of INBRX-105 and INBRX-105 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors |
Actual Study Start Date : | January 30, 2019 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | August 2025 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 2025 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Single Agent Escalation
INBRX-105 will be escalated in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. |
Experimental: Expansion Cohort Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Patients will be treated with single-agent INBRX-105 at either the MTD or RP2D.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. |
Experimental: Expansion Cohort Melanoma
Patients will be treated with single-agent INBRX-105 at either the MTD or RP2D.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. |
Experimental: Expansion Cohort PD-L1 Positive Basket
Patients with gastric or gastro-esophageal junction adenocarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and urothelial (transitional) cell carcinoma will be treated with single-agent INBRX-105 at either the MTD or RP2D.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. |
Experimental: Expansion Cohort Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (NPC or OPC) will be treated with single-agent INBRX-105 at either the MTD or RP2D.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. |
Experimental: INBRX-105 Escalation in Combination with Pembrolizumab
INBRX-105 will be escalated in combination with Pembrolizumab in pateitns with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. Drug: Pembrolizumab Pembrolizumab 200 mg by intravenous (IV) infusion, given on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.
Other Name: Keytruda |
Experimental: Combination Expansion Cohort Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
CPI relapsed/refractory patients will be treated with INBRX-105 in combination with Pembrolizumab.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. Drug: Pembrolizumab Pembrolizumab 200 mg by intravenous (IV) infusion, given on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.
Other Name: Keytruda |
Experimental: Combination Expansion Cohort Melanoma
CPI relapsed/refractory patients will be treated with INBRX-105 in combination with Pembrolizumab.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. Drug: Pembrolizumab Pembrolizumab 200 mg by intravenous (IV) infusion, given on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.
Other Name: Keytruda |
Experimental: Combination Expansion Cohort Cohort PD-L1 Positive Basket
CPI-relapsed/refractory patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, gastro-esophageal junction adenocarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and urothelial (transitional) cell carcinoma will be treated with INBRX-105 in combination with Pembrolizumab.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. Drug: Pembrolizumab Pembrolizumab 200 mg by intravenous (IV) infusion, given on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.
Other Name: Keytruda |
Experimental: Combination Expansion Cohort CPI Naive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
CPI naive patients (PD-L1 IHC between 1 and 49%) will be treated with INBRX-105 in combination with Pembrolizumab.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. Drug: Pembrolizumab Pembrolizumab 200 mg by intravenous (IV) infusion, given on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.
Other Name: Keytruda |
Experimental: Combination Expansion Cohort CPI Naive HNSCC
CPI naive patients (PD-L1 IHC >50%) will be treated with INBRX-105 in combination with Pembrolizumab.
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Drug: INBRX-105 - PDL1x41BB antibody
The active ingredient of INBRX-105 is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific IgG antibody that targets the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) receptor and the human 4-1BB receptor. |
- Frequency of adverse events of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]Adverse events will be assessed by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), version 5.0.
- Severity of adverse events of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]Severity of adverse events will be assessed and assigned by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), version 5.0.
- Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and/or Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]The MTD and/or RP2D of INBRX-105 will be determined.
- Area under the serum concentration time curve (AUC) of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]Area under the serum concentration time curve (AUC) of INBRX-105 will be determined.
- Maximum observed serum concentration (Cmax) of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]Maximum observed serum concentration (Cmax) of INBRX-105 will be determined.
- Trough observed serum concentration (Ctrough) of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]Trough observed serum concentration (Cmax) of INBRX-105 will be determined.
- Time to Cmax (Tmax) of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]Time to Cmax (Tmax) of INBRX-105 will be determined.
- Immunogenicity of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]Frequency of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) against INBRX-105 will be determined.
- Anti-tumor activity of INBRX-105 [ Time Frame: Up to 2-3 years ]Tumor response will be determined by immune Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (iRECIST).

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parts 1 and 3 (escalation cohorts; completed): Patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-resectable solid tumors, whose disease has progressed despite standard therapy and for whom no further standard therapy exists.
- Part 2 (expansion cohorts): Patients with non-small cell lung cancer, cutaneous melanoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma or solid tumors amenable to paired biopsies, with locally advanced or metastatic, non-resectable disease, which has progressed despite standard therapy or for whom no standard or clinically acceptable therapy exists.
- Part 4 relapsed or refractory to CPI cohorts: NSCLC, cutaneous melanoma, HNSCC, MSI/TMB-high or MMRd solid tumors
- Part 4 CPI naive cohorts: locally advanced or metastatic, non-resectable NSCLC or HNSCC
- Refractory or relapsed to anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1, and anti-CTLA4 if applicable (NOTE: For all tumor types with checkpoint inhibitor approvals) with exception of the treatment naive NSCLC cohort.
- PD-L1 positivity by immunohistochemistry (IHC): Parts 1 and 3 (escalation cohorts) PD-L1 positivity is not required. Parts 2 and 4 (expansion cohorts): Combined Positive Score (CPS) or Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) above certain thresholds as defined per protocol.
- Adequate hematologic, coagulation, hepatic and renal function as defined per protocol.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) of 0 or 1.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior exposure to 4-1BB agonists.
- Receipt of any investigational product or any approved anticancer drug(s) or biological product(s) within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug. Exceptions: Hormone replacement therapy, testosterone, or oral contraceptives. NOTE: Previous exposure to anti-PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor requires a minimum washout period of 24 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug.
- Hematologic malignancies (e.g., ALL, AML, MDS, CLL, CML, NHL, Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma).
- Prior or concurrent malignancies. Exception: Subjects with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessments of INBRX-105.
- Known or active primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors, leptomeningeal disease and CNS metastases. Exception: Subjects with previously treated, asymptomatic, and clinically stable CNS metastases may be allowed study entry if certain criteria apply.
- Grade ≥ 3 immune-related adverse events (irAEs) or irAE that lead to discontinuation of prior immunotherapy. Some exceptions as defined per protocol apply.
- Active autoimmune disease or documented history of autoimmune disease that required systemic steroids or other immunosuppressive medications. Certain exceptions as defined in protocol apply.
- Treatment with systemic immunosuppressive medications within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug. Certain exceptions as defined in protocol apply.
- History of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Exceptions as defined in protocol for expansion cohorts will apply.
- History of hepatitis or cirrhosis (e.g., non-alcohol steatohepatitis, alcohol or drug-related, autoimmune, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C). Exceptions as defined in protocol for expansion cohorts will apply.
- Active interstitial lung disease (ILD) or pneumonitis or a history of ILD or pneumonitis requiring treatment with steroids or other immunosuppressive medications.
- Clinically significant cardiac condition, including myocardial infarction, uncontrolled angina, cerebrovascular accident, or other acute uncontrolled heart disease < 3 months; left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 50%; New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV congestive heart failure; or uncontrolled hypertension.
- Active, hemodynamically significant pulmonary embolism within 3 months prior to enrollment on this trial.
- Major surgery within 4 weeks prior to enrollment on this trial.
- Anti-infectious drug treatments (i.e., antibiotics) within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug.
- Prior organ allograft transplantations or allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) or bone marrow (BM) transplantation.

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03809624
Contact: Amanda Sweeney | 858-500-7833 | clinicaltrials@inhibrx.com | |
Contact: Terri Boyea, PharmD | clinicaltrials@inhibrx.com |
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Principal Investigator: Alexander Spira, MD |
Study Director: | Vasily Andrianov, MD | Inhibrx, Inc. |
Responsible Party: | Inhibrx, Inc. |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03809624 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
Ph 2 INBRX-105 |
First Posted: | January 18, 2019 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | May 11, 2023 |
Last Verified: | January 2023 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
41BB Phase 2 Phase 2 Clinical Trial Solid Tumors Lung Cancer Melanoma Head and Neck Cancer Stomach Cancer Gastric Cancer Kidney Cancer |
Renal cell carcinoma Renal Cancer Urothelial Carcinoma PDL1 PD-L1 4-1BB Pembrolizumab Keytruda Nasopharyngeal carcinoma Oropharyngeal carcinoma |
Carcinoma Melanoma Adenocarcinoma Carcinoma, Renal Cell Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Carcinoma, Transitional Cell Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Neuroendocrine Tumors Neuroectodermal Tumors Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue |
Nevi and Melanomas Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Kidney Neoplasms Urologic Neoplasms Urogenital Neoplasms Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Diseases Kidney Diseases Urologic Diseases Male Urogenital Diseases Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms Pharyngeal Neoplasms Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms Head and Neck Neoplasms |