Study on Botensilimab and Balstilimab for Treating Colorectal Cancer

Sponsor: Agenus Inc.

Sponsor score: 60

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT05608044

This clinical trial is testing the effectiveness and safety of two drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, alone or together, for treating colorectal cancer that has spread and is not responding to standard treatments.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

This study is looking at how well the drugs botensilimab and balstilimab work, both separately and together, in treating colorectal cancer that has spread and is not responding to other treatments. The study will also check how safe these drugs are and how they behave in the body.

Description

The study involves adults with colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed and has spread to other parts of the body. Participants must have already tried chemotherapy for their cancer.

There are five groups in this study:

  • In the first two groups, participants will receive different doses of botensilimab and balstilimab through an IV.
  • In the third and fourth groups, participants will receive different doses of botensilimab alone.
  • In the fifth group, participants will receive standard treatments chosen by their doctor, which could include the drugs regorafenib or a combination of trifluridine and tipiracil.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed and has spread.
  • The cancer must have been tested for specific genetic markers (MSI-H or dMMR).
  • Agree to participate by signing a consent form.
  • Have tried at least one chemotherapy treatment for cancer that has spread or returned, including specific drugs if available.
  • Cancer must have grown during or shortly after the last treatment.
  • Have measurable cancer on scans.
  • Expected to live at least 12 more weeks.
  • Be in good overall health with a performance status of 0 or 1.
  • Have good organ function.
  • Women who can have children must test negative for pregnancy before starting the study.
  • Men with partners who can have children must agree to use effective birth control during the study and for a period after.
  • No recent use of certain supportive treatments like blood transfusions within 14 days before starting the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Cancer has specific genetic markers (MSI-H/dMMR).
  • Have received certain immune therapies before.
  • Have taken regorafenib or trifluridine/tipiracil before.
  • Have had a bowel obstruction recently or signs of one.
  • Have fluid buildup in the abdomen that is hard to treat.
  • Have untreated liver metastases unless treated over 6 months ago with no signs of cancer in the liver.
  • Have serious heart disease.
  • Have active brain cancer or cancer in the brain lining.
  • Have another cancer needing treatment or a history of active cancer in the last 2 years, except for certain skin or prostate cancers.
  • Have taken certain cancer drugs recently.
  • Have allergies to study drugs.
  • Have lung disease or history of lung inflammation needing steroids.
  • Have had organ or stem cell transplants.
  • Have mental health or substance abuse issues affecting study participation.
  • Need high doses of steroids or immunosuppressive drugs.
  • Have active autoimmune disease needing treatment in the last 2 years.
  • Have conditions or infections that could affect study results or participation.
  • Have had COVID-19 recently.
  • Have uncontrolled HIV or hepatitis infections.
  • Have high protein levels in urine.
  • Have high blood pressure not controlled by medication.
  • Need certain medications affecting drug metabolism.
  • Have digestive issues affecting drug absorption.
  • Have non-healing wounds or active bleeding.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
HonorHealth Research Institute85258ScottsdaleArizona
City of Hope National Medical Center91010DuarteCalifornia
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California90033Los AngelesCalifornia
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center - Aurora80012AuroraColorado
University of Colorado80220DenverColorado
Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants19713NewarkDelaware
Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute - Lake Mary32746Lake MaryFlorida
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center02215BostonMassachusetts
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute02215BostonMassachusetts
University of Michigan48084Ann ArborMichigan

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