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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT06839066

NCT06839066 A Phase II Study to Evaluate HLX43 in Subjects With Recurrent/Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Failed or Intolerance to Second-line Therapy

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NCT ID NCT06839066
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Shanghai Henlius Biotech
Condition Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2025-04-02
Primary Completion 2026-11-22

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
HLX43 DOSE 1HLX43 DOSE 2HLX43 DOSE 3

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-02 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-22.

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Brief Summary

The study is to explore the reasonable dosage and to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of HLX43 (Anti-PD-L1 ADC) in patients with recurrent/metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) who failed or are intolerant to second-line herapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Fully understand the study content, procedures, and potential adverse reactions before the trial, sign the informed consent form (ICF), voluntarily participate in the trial, and be able to complete the study per the protocol requirements; 2. Age ≥ 18 years at the time of signing the ICF, regardless of gender; 3. Histologically or cytologically confirmed recurrent/metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma; 4. Recurrent/metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients who have failed or are intolerant to at least two prior lines of chemotherapy (including at least one platinum-based regimen) and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor therapy. Intolerance is defined as experiencing CTCAE ≥ grade 3 adverse events; 5. At least one measurable lesion per RECIST v1.1 within 4 weeks before randomization; 6. Willing to provide archived (preferably within 2 years) or fresh tumor tissue specimens for the detection of PD-L1 expression. 7. At least 4 weeks (or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter) since last major surgery, medical device treatment, radiotherapy (except palliative bone radiotherapy), cytotoxic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or biological therapy; ≥2 weeks since last hormonal therapy or small molecule targeted therapy; ≥1 week since last traditional Chinese medicine treatment with anti-tumor indications or minor surgery; with treatment-related adverse events recovered to CTCAE v5.0 ≤ grade 1 (except grade 2 peripheral neuropathy and alopecia); 8. ECOG performance status 0-1 within 1 week before randomization; 9. Expected survival ≥ 3 months; 10. Adequate organ function within 1 week before randomization (no blood transfusion or colony-stimulating factors within 14 days prior to first dose) 11. Fertile participants must use ≥1 highly effective contraceptive method during the trial and for ≥6 months after last dose; females of childbearing potential must have negative pregnancy test within 7 days before enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma candidates eligible for curative local therapy (surgery or radiotherapy). 2. Imaging showing tumor invasion/encasement of major thoracic/cervical/pharyngeal blood vessels (may be exempted if investigators confirm no impact on trial participation). 3. History of other malignancies within 2 years prior to randomization (except radically treated early-stage malignancies). 4. Previous ≥Grade 3 immune-related adverse events during immunotherapy. 5. Uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring repeated drainage. 6. Symptomatic/untreated/progressing CNS or leptomeningeal metastases. 7. History of ≥Grade 3 radiation pneumonitis; steroid-requiring (non-infectious) interstitial lung disease (ILD), current ILD, or ILD unexcludable by imaging; or severe respiratory impairment from pulmonary disease. 8. Poorly controlled cardiovascular/cerebrovascular conditions including. 9. Candidates for organ/marrow transplantation or previous transplant recipients. 10. Active systemic infections requiring IV antibiotics within 2 weeks pre-randomization. 11. Use of strong CYP2D6/CYP3A inhibitors/inducers within 2 weeks pre-randomization. 12. Systemic corticosteroid use (\>10mg prednisone/day equivalent) or immunosuppressants within 2 weeks pre-randomization. Exceptions: Topical/ocular/intra-articular/nasal/inhaled steroids; short-term prophylactic use for contrast agents. 13. Active/suspected autoimmune diseases. Exceptions: Hypothyroid patients on thyroid replacement; controlled type 1 diabetes with insulin. 14. Live/attenuated vaccines within 4 weeks pre-randomization (inactivated influenza vaccines permitted). 15. History of severe hypersensitivity to biologics/monoclonal antibodies or trial drug components. 16. Active tuberculosis. 17. Immunodeficiency disorders (HIV-positive or congenital/acquired immune deficiencies). 18. Active HBV/HCV infection or co-infection: 19. Pregnant/lactating women. 20. Investigators' judgment of clinical/lab abnormalities or other factors making participation inappropriate.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Wenhua Yu

✉ Wenhua_Yu1@henlius.com

📞 +86 17638575068

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06839066 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06839066 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT06839066 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06839066 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Wenhua_Yu1@henlius.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06839066 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Fuzhou, China, Dongguan, China, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, China and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06839066 clinical trial?

NCT06839066 is sponsored by Shanghai Henlius Biotech. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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