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A modular, multi-part, multi-arm, open-label, phase I/II study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of GRWD5769 alone and in combination with anticancer treatments in patients with solid malignancies

Immunotherapy helps the body's own immune system fight cancer. However, immune cells can get tired over time and stop working, and current treatments do not work for everyone. This phase 1 clinical trial tests an experimental oral medicine called GRWD5769. GRWD5769 works by temporarily changing the surface of cancer cells, helping the immune system spot them again. Because this is the first time GRWD5769 is being given to people, doctors want to find out what doses are safe and what side effects it might cause. Patients with advanced solid tumours will take GRWD5769 either on its own or together with cemiplimab, an approved immunotherapy given through a drip. The trial will also monitor whether these treatments can shrink tumours or slow cancer growth.

At a glance

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase I
Sponsor
Grey Wolf Therapeutics
Enrolment target
273
Start
21 Feb 2023
Estimated completion
27 Aug 2026

What is this study about?

Our immune system has natural defences to find and destroy harmful cells, including cancer. Modern immunotherapy treatments have helped many people by boosting these defences. However, cancer cells are clever and can hide, or they can cause immune cells to become worn out. Because of this, many people with advanced cancers find that existing treatments stop working or do not work at all.

GRWD5769 is a new experimental drug designed to solve this problem. It blocks a protein inside cancer cells called ERAP1. By blocking this protein, the drug changes how the tumour looks on the outside, effectively taking away its disguise. This helps the immune system wake up and attack the tumour again. Taking the drug in cycles may also stop immune cells from getting exhausted.

This trial is running in two main parts. In the first part, participants take GRWD5769 on its own. In the second part, participants take GRWD5769 alongside cemiplimab, an immunotherapy drug given through a drip. The main goal of this early study is to see if GRWD5769 is safe for humans, find the right dose, and check if it helps keep tumours under control.

Key takeaways

  • Testing a brand-new oral cancer drug called GRWD5769, given alone or with cemiplimab.
  • Aimed at adults with advanced solid cancers that cannot be cured by standard therapies.
  • Designed to stop cancer cells hiding from the immune system.
  • Requires frequent clinic visits, blood tests, scans, and possibly overnight hospital stays.
  • Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any point.

Who may be eligible?

This study is open to adults aged 18 and older who have an advanced or metastatic solid tumour. 'Advanced' or 'metastatic' means the cancer has grown into nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body, and standard curative treatments are no longer an option.

To join, participants need to be generally well enough to carry out light daily activities (an ECOG score of 0 or 1), be able to swallow tablets, and have an estimated life expectancy of at least three months. You must also agree to share past tumour samples and scan records with the study team.

Because this is a first-in-human trial with unknown effects on pregnancy, women who can have children must have negative pregnancy tests and use highly reliable contraception alongside condoms. Men taking part must also use condoms and avoid fathering a child or donating sperm during the study. Some specific groups in the trial may also need to have a tumour that can be safely biopsied.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

  1. I am 18 years of age or older.
  2. I have an advanced or spreading (metastatic) solid cancer.
  3. Standard treatments are no longer working or suitable for my cancer.
  4. I am well enough to look after myself and do light daily activities.
  5. I am able to swallow tablets and keep a daily medicine diary.
  6. I am willing to use reliable contraception during the study.
Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

Taking part involves regular hospital visits, especially in the first few weeks. GRWD5769 is taken as a tablet by mouth, and you will need to keep a daily diary of when you take it. If you are also receiving cemiplimab, it will be given as an infusion through a vein in your arm at the clinic.

Because safety is the top priority, you will have frequent health checks. These include physical exams, heart tests, scans (such as CT or MRI), and regular blood tests to measure drug levels. You may occasionally need to stay overnight in hospital for early morning or late-night blood sampling. Some participants will also be asked to have small tumour samples (biopsies) taken before and during treatment. The study opened in 2023 and runs until 2028, and you will remain in the study for as long as the treatment helps you and does not cause troublesome side effects.

Potential risks and benefits

Because GRWD5769 is being given to humans for the first time, there is no guarantee that it will shrink your tumour or improve your condition, though researchers hope it will benefit future cancer patients. Potential risks include unknown side effects. Early laboratory tests suggest the drug might make your skin sensitive to sunlight, so you will be given advice on sun protection. Cemiplimab can also cause immune reactions or inflammation in organs like the lungs, bowel, or skin. Having frequent blood tests or biopsies can cause brief pain, bruising, or bleeding. Your safety is monitored very closely by a dedicated safety committee, and you are free to leave the trial at any time without affecting your normal NHS care.

Locations (25)

  • Western General Hospital
    City only
    Lothian, Scotland
  • The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
    City only
    Manchester, England
  • Royal Free Hospital
    Approximate
    London, England
  • Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust
    City only
    London, England
  • "START Madrid” - Hospital Universitario Fundacion Jimenez Diaz
    City only
    Madrid, Spain
  • "START Madrid” - Centro Integral Oncológico Clara Campal (HM CIOCC)
    Unverified
    Madrid, Spain
  • "START Barcelona” - Hospital HM Nou Delfos
    Unverified
    Barcelona, Spain
  • Hospital Universitario Vall d’Hebrón (VHIO)
    Unverified
    Barcelona, Spain
  • Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit (SOCRU)
    Unverified
    Bedford, Australia
  • Alfred Hospital
    Unverified
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Austin Health
    Unverified
    Heidelberg, Australia
  • Kinghorn Cancer Centre (KCC)
    Unverified
    Darlinghurst, Australia

Common questions

What is a Phase 1 clinical trial?

A Phase 1 trial is the earliest stage of testing a medicine in humans. Its main purpose is to test safety, find the best dose, and watch for side effects.

Will I have to pay for the trial treatment?

No. The trial medication, extra tests, and study appointments are provided free of charge by the trial sponsor.

Can I carry on taking my usual medicines?

Some medicines can interact with GRWD5769. The trial team will carefully review all your current prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal supplements before you join.

Why do I need to protect my skin from the sun?

Laboratory tests suggest GRWD5769 could make your skin more sensitive to light (phototoxicity). The team will advise you on wearing sunscreen and protective clothing.

What happens if I decide I want to stop?

You can leave the trial at any time, for any reason. Your medical team will support your decision and discuss other available treatment options with you.

How to find out more

Tom Lillie

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.

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