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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07219459

NCT07219459 Visugromab, Nivolumab and Lenvatinib Compared to Double Placebo and Lenvatinib in Unresectable or Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Post Anti-PD-(L)1 Failure

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NCT ID NCT07219459
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor CatalYm GmbH
Condition Unresectable or Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 104 participants
Start Date 2026-03-19
Primary Completion 2029-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 100 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Visugromab RDE (recommended dose for expansion)NivolumabLenvatinib

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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 104 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-19 with a primary completion date of 2029-09.

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Brief Summary

This is a Phase 2b, randomized, blinded clinical trial investigating the efficacy and safety of visugromab in combination with nivolumab and Lenvatinib compared to double placebo and Lenvatinib in participants with unresectable or metastatic HCC and compensated liver function (Child-Pugh A) after failure of 1L treatment that included an anti-PD-(L)1 compound. The trial consists of 2 Parts: a non-randomized Safety-run-in part (Part 1) and the subsequent randomized part (Part 2) with 2 treatment arms (A and B). Randomization of participants into Treatment Arm A and B will continue until 40 efficacy-evaluable participants are enrolled into each Treatment Arm.

Eligibility Criteria

Main Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of unresectable or metastatic HCC, not amenable to a curative treatment approach. * Measurable disease as per RECIST v1.1 as determined by the Investigator based upon local radiologist assessment. * Must have failed one line of prior systemic treatment for unresectable or metastatic HCC containing an approved anti PD (L)-1 checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) with a minimum treatment duration of 12 weeks exposure for the CPI with no documented progression in this period. * Age ≥ 18 years on the day of signing the informed consent. * Life expectancy of at least 3 months as assessed by the Investigator. * ECOG performance status ≤1. * Child-Pugh score of A6 or better. Main Exclusion Criteria: * Known fibrolamellar HCC, sarcomatoid HCC or mixed cholangiocarcinoma. * More than 1 line of prior systemic treatment for unresectable or metastatic HCC. * Received or completed any palliative radiotherapy for symptoms within 28 days of the first dose of IMP. * Expected to require any other form of antineoplastic therapy during the trial. * Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease, active diverticulitis, intra-abdominal abscess, and/or gastrointestinal obstruction. * Known history of other prior malignancy unless participant has undergone potentially curative therapy with no evidence of that disease recurrence for 5 years since initiation of that therapy. * Known or detected clinically active central nervous system (CNS) involvement by HCC or other tumors. * Have one of the following cardiovascular risk factors: myocardial infarction, peri/myocarditis, or history of ischemic stroke in the past 3 months before planned treatment start, uncontrolled heart failure, uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmia, QT interval corrected for heart rate using Fridericia's formula interval ≥ 470 ms regardless of sex. * An active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 3 months before planned treatment start. * Comedication with metformin or metformin-containing antidiabetics in participants with type II diabetes. * Chronic systemic corticosteroid treatment for other reasons. * Prior liver or other organ transplantation.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Tomáš Janík, MD

✉ regulatory-005@catalym.com

📞 +49892000664

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07219459 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Unresectable or Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma. 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 NCT07219459 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 NCT07219459 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07219459 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at regulatory-005@catalym.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07219459 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Irvine, United States, Los Angeles, United States, Orange, United States, Santa Monica, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07219459 clinical trial?

NCT07219459 is sponsored by CatalYm GmbH. The trial plans to enroll 104 participants.

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