Clinical trial • Phase III • Oncology

2-AMINO-9-((2R,4R,5R)-4-HYDROXY-5-(HYDROXYMETHYL) TETRAHYDROFURAN-2-YL)-1,4,5,9-TETRAHYDRO-6H-PURINE-6-THIONE for Non-small cell lung cancer

Phase III trial of 2-AMINO-9-((2R,4R,5R)-4-HYDROXY-5-(HYDROXYMETHYL) TETRAHYDROFURAN-2-YL)-1,4,5,9-TETRAHYDRO-6H-PURINE-6-THIONE for Non-small cell lung c…

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Oncology
Trial Disease
Non-small cell lung cancer
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule|Monoclonal antibody

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
03-06-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
18-09-2025

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, investigator choice of single-agent chemotherapy (comparator arms include vinorelbine 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion — max daily dose 30 mg/m2, max total 90 mg/m2; taxotere (docetaxel) 20 mg/0.5 ml concentrate and solvent for solution for infusion — typical dose listed max 75 mg/m2; gemcitabine 1 g powder for solution for infusion — max daily 1250 mg/m2, max total 2500 mg/m2). specific schedules beyond mg/m2 limits not specified in the available record; comparators are single-agent iv chemotherapies chosen by the investigator.-controlled Phase III trial in Poland, Hungary, Romania.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Investigator choice of single-agent chemotherapy (comparator arms include Vinorelbine 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion — max daily dose 30 mg/m2, max total 90 mg/m2; TAXOTERE (docetaxel) 20 mg/0.5 ml concentrate and solvent for solution for infusion — typical dose listed max 75 mg/m2; Gemcitabine 1 g Powder for Solution for Infusion — max daily 1250 mg/m2, max total 2500 mg/m2). Specific schedules beyond mg/m2 limits not specified in the available record; comparators are single-agent IV chemotherapies chosen by the investigator.
Target Sample Size
152

Stratification factors

  • Prior treatment with docetaxel (pre-specified stratification factor)

Eligibility

Recruits 152 The trial record indicates 'isVulnerablePopulationSelected': true. Participation requires that subjects be capable and willing to give signed informed consent (ICF). No paediatric participants are eligible (minimum age 18). No specific assent processes for minors are described in the available documents; consent forms and subject information exist in multiple languages (see consent_approach)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Pregnancy or lactating.
Vulnerable Population
The trial record indicates 'isVulnerablePopulationSelected': true. Participation requires that subjects be capable and willing to give signed informed consent (ICF). No paediatric participants are eligible (minimum age 18). No specific assent processes for minors are described in the available documents; consent forms and subject information exist in multiple languages (see consent_approach).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- At least 18 years of age at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF) prior to initiation of any study specific activities/procedures."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Demonstrate adequate organ function as defined below. All screening laboratories should be performed up to 14 days before initiating IP: Bone marrow function: ○ Neutrophil count ≥ 1500/mm3 , hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL, platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3 Liver function: ○ Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x the upper limit of normal (ULN), up to ≤ 3 × ULN if due to Gilbert’s syndrome ○ Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 1.5 × ULN. Note: For subjects with liver metastases present at baseline, ALT and/or AST ≤ 3 × ULN is permitted. Renal function: Creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥ 60 mL/min calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault formula using actual body weight or 24-hour urine collection. For Asian countries, a creatinine clearance of ≥ 50 mL/min calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault formula using actual body weight (see Table 18) or 24-hour urine collection is acceptable."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of human chorionic gonadotropin [HCG]) within 72 hours prior to receiving the first administration of IP."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Contraception use. In the THIO / cemiplimab arm: o WOCBP must agree to use a highly effective birth control and refrain from oocyte donation during the study (prior to the first dose with THIO, for the duration of the treatment with THIO, and for six months after the last dose of study treatment, if conception is possible during this interval). o Unless permanently sterile by bilateral orchidectomy, male subjects and WOCBP partners of male subjects should use a combination of the methods specified for female subjects in Appendix 4, Section 10.4 along with a male condom, from start of study treatment, for the duration of the treatment, and for six months after the last dose of study treatment. Male subjects should also refrain from sperm donation during this time. In the single-agent chemotherapy arm: For WOCBP, male subjects and WOCBP partners of male subjects, contraception requirements should follow the relevant product’s package labelling and standard of care. Note: Contraception use by men or women in both treatment arms should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Capable and willing to give signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and in this protocol."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Stage 3b or 4 histologically or cytologically confirmed NSCLC. Note: Stage is determined at the time of diagnosis."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Two (2) prior lines of systemic treatment for advanced/metastatic disease, including an ICI (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) and a platinum-based chemotherapy (given in combination or in separate lines) for advanced/metastatic disease. Note: The combination of primary therapy followed by maintenance is considered as one line of therapy. Prior treatment with docetaxel is preferred (but not mandated) and is a pre-specified stratification factor."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Documented progression or intolerance following the most recent line of therapy. o Stage 4 subjects – must have progressed or relapsed after first-line treatment. o Stage 3b subjects – must have already failed, or be ineligible for, local, curative-intent therapy including surgery, and/or chemoradiation. Note: Local, curative-intent therapy including surgery, and/or chemoradiation is not considered a treatment line in the advanced setting."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Documented secondary resistance to the prior ICI treatment, as defined by the SITC IRTF"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- No prior targeted therapy for driver mutations."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- At least one measurable target lesion that meets the definition of RECIST v1.1, with documented progression following the most recent line of therapy"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- An archival tissue sample (formalin fixed paraffin-embedded [FFPE] tissue block or unstained slides) is required if tissue is available at baseline. Note: The sample does not need to be received by the central laboratory prior to Cycle 1, Day 1 (C1D1). Subjects without archival tissue available at baseline may be eligible with Medical Monitor approval."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Primary resistance to prior checkpoint inhibitor, as defined by the SITC IRTF. Note: Subjects with drug exposure > 6 weeks who achieved a partial or complete response then progressed before six months, would still be eligible."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Untreated or symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases. Note: Subjects with treated asymptomatic brain metastasis are eligible."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior chemotherapy and/or non-biologic targeted therapy within 28 days, or biologic targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and/or radiation therapy within 42 days prior to start of study treatment. Note: Subjects who receive targeted radiation therapy for localized palliative care may be eligible to start study treatment earlier than 42 days with Medical Monitor agreement."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with cemiplimab."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior treatment with a targeted therapy for an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Received blood, red blood cell or platelet transfusion within 14 days prior to start of study treatment."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Any live, attenuated, inactivated or research vaccines within 30 days prior to start of study treatment. Note: Seasonal influenza vaccines for injection are generally killed virus vaccines and are allowed."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant or solid organ transplant."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Undergone major surgery within 28 days prior to start of study treatment."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Have not recovered to Grade ≤ 1 from adverse events due to prior anti-cancer treatment."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Ongoing immune-related / stimulated adverse events (irAEs) from other agents or required permanent discontinuation of prior ICIs due to irAEs. Note: Subjects with resolved irAE may be allowed to enroll following consultation with the Medical Monitor."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Active gastrointestinal bleeding as evidenced by either hematemesis or melena."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- History of another concurrent malignancy other than the present condition (except nonmelanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix), unless in complete remission and off all therapy for that disease for a minimum of three years."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- A condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (> 10 mg daily prednisone equivalents) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days prior to start of study treatment. Note: Inhaled or topical steroids, adrenal replacement doses 10 mg daily prednisone equivalents, and systemic corticosteroids to manage adverse events are permitted in the absence of active autoimmune disease."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Active, uncontrolled bacterial, viral or fungal infections, requiring systemic therapy within 14 days of screening."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (HIV 1/2 antibodies), active hepatitis B or hepatitis C."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Significant cardiovascular impairment (history of New York Heart Association Functional Classification System Class III or IV) or a history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina within the past six months prior to start of study treatment."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- QT interval corrected for heart rate (using Fridericia’s correction formula; QTcF) > 480 msec at screening (based on average of triplicate electrocardiograms [ECGs] at baseline). Note: If the QTc is prolonged in a subject with a pacemaker or bundle branch block, the subject may be enrolled in the study if confirmed by the Medical Monitor."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Active autoimmune diseases or history of autoimmune diseases that may relapse, with the following exceptions: ○ Controlled Type 1 diabetes ○ Hypothyroidism (provided it is managed with hormone replacement therapy only) ○ Controlled celiac disease ○ Skin diseases not requiring systemic treatment (e.g., vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia) ○ Any other disease that is not expected to recur in the absence of external triggering factors."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Any other condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would prohibit the subject from participating in the study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Currently enrolled in a clinical study involving another investigational product or nonapproved use of a drug or device, or concurrently enrolled in any other type of medical research judged not to be scientifically or medically compatible with this study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- History of allergy to excipients of THIO, cemiplimab or any of the chemotherapies under study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- A serious nonmalignant disease (e.g., psychiatric, substance abuse, uncontrolled intercurrent illness, interstitial lung disease etc.) that could compromise protocol objectives in the opinion of the Investigator and/or the Sponsor."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Pregnancy or lactating."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Any other condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would prohibit the subject from participating in the study."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- OS (defined as the time from randomization to death from any cause)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Defined as the time from randomization to death from any cause."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- ORR (defined as the proportion of subjects demonstrating a confirmed objective response of CR or PR)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Defined as the proportion of subjects demonstrating a confirmed objective response of CR or PR."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- DCR (defined as the proportion of subjects demonstrating CR, PR, or SD after 2 treatment cycles)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Defined as the proportion of subjects demonstrating CR, PR, or SD after 2 treatment cycles."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- DoR (defined as the time from response [CR/PR] to PD)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Defined as the time from response (CR or PR) to progressive disease (PD)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- PFS (defined as the time from randomization to the first occurrence of PD or death from any cause, whichever occurs first)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Defined as the time from randomization to the first occurrence of PD or death from any cause, whichever occurs first."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of TEAEs, SAEs, and TEAEs leading to discontinuation of study medication (THIO and/or cemiplimab) and/or withdrawal from the study","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence measured as counts and proportions of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and TEAEs leading to discontinuation or withdrawal; standard safety reporting and coding."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
152
Recruitment Window Months
38
Consent Approach
Participants must be capable and willing to give signed informed consent (ICF). Subject information and consent forms are provided (documents present) in multiple languages including English, Polish, Hungarian and Romanian. No participant assent procedures for minors are provided (minimum age 18).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
28
Total Number Of Participants
80

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
08-09-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
23-03-2026
Processing Time Days
196
Number Of Sites
12
Number Of Participants
37

Sites

Site Name
Institute Of Polish Mother's Health Center
Department Name
Oddzial Onkologii
Contact Person Name
Ewa Kalinka
Contact Person Email
ewakalinka@wp.pl
Site Name
Niepubliczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej Neuromed M. I M. Nastaj. sp.p.
Contact Person Name
Tomasz Jankowski
Contact Person Email
Tjankowski.onkolog@wp.pl
Site Name
Swietokrzyskie Centrum Onkologii Samodzielny Publiczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej W Kielcach
Contact Person Name
Malgorzata Majecka
Site Name
Specjalistyczny Szpital Im. Dra Alfreda Sokolowskiego
Contact Person Name
Marcin Sokolowski
Contact Person Email
onkocwbk@zdrowie.walbrzych.pl
Site Name
Warminsko-Mazurskie Centrum Chorob Pluc W Olsztynie
Department Name
Oddziatu Onkologii z Pododdziatem Chemioterapi
Contact Person Name
Jaroslaw Kolb-Sielecki
Contact Person Email
j.kolbsielecki@gmail.com
Site Name
Narodowy Instytut Onkologii Im. Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Department Name
Klinika Nowotworow Płuca i Klatki Piersiowej
Contact Person Name
Dariusz Kowalski
Contact Person Email
dariusz.kowalski@nio.gov.pl
Site Name
Szpital Specjalistyczny W Prabutach Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
Oddzial Pulmonologii
Contact Person Name
Anna Lowczak
Contact Person Email
onkoania@gazeta.pl
Site Name
Mazowiecki Szpital Wojewodzki Im. Sw. Jana Pawła II W Siedlcach Sp. z o.o.
Contact Person Name
Lubomir Bodnar
Contact Person Email
lbodnar@szpital.siedlce.pl
Site Name
Mazowieckie Centrum Leczenia Chorob Pluc I Gruzlicy
Contact Person Name
Aleksandra Szczesna
Contact Person Email
ola_szczesna@outlook.com
Site Name
Pratia S.A.
Contact Person Name
Marek Kotlarski
Contact Person Email
marek.kotlarski@pratia.com
Site Name
Med Polonia Sp. z o.o.
Contact Person Name
Rodryg Ramlau
Contact Person Email
rramlau@gmail.com
Site Name
Wojewodzkie Wielospecjalistyczne Centrum Onkologii I Traumatologii Im M.Kopernika W Lodzi
Department Name
Oddział Chorób Rozrostowych
Contact Person Name
Maja Lisik-Habib
Contact Person Email
m.habib@interia.pl

Hungary

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
18-07-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
18-03-2026
Processing Time Days
243
Number Of Sites
6
Number Of Participants
20

Sites

Site Name
Matrai Gyogyintezet
Contact Person Name
Istvan Albert
Contact Person Email
albert.magy@gmail.com
Site Name
Semmelweis University
Department Name
Pulmonológiai Klinika
Contact Person Name
Veronika Müller
Site Name
Bacs-Kiskun Varmegyei Oktatokorhaz
Department Name
Onkoradiológiai Központ
Contact Person Name
Zsolt Horváth
Contact Person Email
horvatzso.study@kmk.hu
Site Name
Orszagos Koranyi Pulmonologiai Intezet
Department Name
XIV. Tüdőgyógyászati Osztály
Contact Person Name
Szabolcs Sótér
Contact Person Email
sotersz@freemail.hu
Site Name
Jasz-Nagykun-Szolnok Varmegyei Hetenyi Geza Korhaz-Rendelointezet
Department Name
Megyei Onkológiai Centrum
Contact Person Name
Zsuzsanna Orosz
Contact Person Email
zsuzsa.orosz@gmail.com
Site Name
Reformatus Pulmonologiai Centrum
Department Name
Onkológiai Osztály
Contact Person Name
Gabriella Gálffy

Romania

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
16-06-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
23-03-2026
Processing Time Days
280
Number Of Sites
10
Number Of Participants
23

Sites

Site Name
Spitalul Clinic Municipal De Urgenta Timisoara
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Razvan Daniel Bobora
Contact Person Email
boborarazvandaniel@gmail.com
Site Name
Institute Of Oncology Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta Cluj-Napoca
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Tudor Eliade Ciuleanu
Contact Person Email
tudor_ciuleanu@hotmail.com
Site Name
Radiotherapy Center Cluj S.R.L.
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Andrei Ungureanu
Site Name
Ovidius Clinical Hospital S.R.L.
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Laura Mazilu
Contact Person Email
lauragrigorov@gmail.com
Site Name
Centrul De Oncologie-Euroclinic S.R.L.
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Constantin Volovat
Contact Person Email
cvolovat@gmail.com
Site Name
Medisprof S.R.L.
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Anghel Adrian Udrea
Contact Person Email
adrianudrea@medisprof.ro
Site Name
Oncomed S.R.L.
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Daniela Sirbu
Contact Person Email
desirbu@yahoo.com
Site Name
Institutul Oncologic Prof. Dr. Alexandru Trestioreanu Bucuresti
Department Name
Medical Oncology II
Contact Person Name
Aurelia Alexandru
Contact Person Email
dr.aalexandru@gmail
Site Name
Oncolab S.R.L.
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Dan Stefan Stelian Lungulescu
Contact Person Email
dan.lungulescu@yahoo.com
Site Name
Centrul De Oncologie SF Nectarie S.R.L.
Department Name
Medical Oncology
Contact Person Name
Michael Schenker
Contact Person Email
mike_schenker@yahoo.com

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Maia Biotechnology Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
Avance Clinical Pty Limited
Responsibilities
Safety and Pharmacovigilance - worldwide
Name
Nova-Clin Medical Research Center S.R.L.
Responsibilities
CRO for Romania, Bulgaria; Investigator recruitmrnt; Safety reporting;
Name
Cromos Pharma LLC
Responsibilities
CRO for Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania; Investigator recruitment; Safety reporting;

Third parties

  • {"country":"Australia","full_name":"Avance Clinical Pty Limited","duties_or_roles":"Safety and Pharmacovigilance - worldwide","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Romania","full_name":"Nova-Clin Medical Research Center S.R.L.","duties_or_roles":"CRO for Romania, Bulgaria; Investigator recruitmrnt; Safety reporting;","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Cromos Pharma LLC","duties_or_roles":"CRO for Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania; Investigator recruitment; Safety reporting;","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
THIO
Active Substance
2-AMINO-9-((2R,4R,5R)-4-HYDROXY-5-(HYDROXYMETHYL) TETRAHYDROFURAN-2-YL)-1,4,5,9-TETRAHYDRO-6H-PURINE-6-THIONE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENIOUS INFUSION
Route
INTRAVENIOUS INFUSION
Starting Dose
60 mg
Maximum Dose
180 mg
Investigational Product Name
LIBTAYO 350 mg concentrate for solution for infusion.
Active Substance
CEMIPLIMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
IV INFUSION
Route
IV INFUSION
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation EU/1/19/1376/001
Starting Dose
350 mg
Maximum Dose
350 mg
Investigational Product Name
Vinorelbine 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion
Active Substance
VINORELBINE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
IV INFUSION
Route
IV INFUSION
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation PL 20075/0450
Starting Dose
30 mg/m2
Maximum Dose
90 mg/m2
Investigational Product Name
TAXOTERE 20 mg/0.5 ml concentrate and solvent for solution for infusion
Active Substance
DOCETAXEL
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
IV INFUSION
Route
IV INFUSION
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation EU/1/95/002/001
Starting Dose
75 mg/m2
Maximum Dose
75 mg/m2
Investigational Product Name
Gemcitabine 1 g Powder for Solution for Infusion
Active Substance
GEMCITABINE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
IV INFUSION
Route
IV INFUSION
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation PA2315/092/002
Starting Dose
1250 mg/m2
Maximum Dose
2500 mg/m2
Combination Treatment
Yes

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