The Phase 1 part (Part A) is a dose escalation study of IV visugromab (CTL-002, a monoclonal antibody neutralizing GDF-15) as monotherapy and in combination with an approved checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Enrolment into the Ph 1 part is completed.
The Phase 2 parts (Part B) are cohort expansions with visugromab (CTL-002) in combination with a defined CPI at a fixed dose into seven different solid tumor indications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Main Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed and dated informed consent, and able to comply with the study procedures and any locally required authorization.
* Male or female aged ≥ 18 years.
* Relapsed/refractory patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of advanced-stage or recurrent cancer (Germany-specific: and have exhausted all standard of care treatments or are not eligible for such treatments)
* Progressed on/relapsed after at least one prior anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment
* Biopsy-accessible tumor lesions and willing to undergo triple sequential tumor biopsy (Part A) and dual biopsy (Part B, only for selected cohorts).
* At least 1 radiologically measurable lesion per RECIST V1.1/imRECIST (Part B).
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1.
* Life expectancy \> 3 months as assessed by the Investigator.
* Adequate organ function (bone marrow, hepatic, renal function and coagulation).
Main Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or breastfeeding.
* Any tumor-directed therapy within 21 days before study treatment.
* Treatment with investigational agent within 21 days before study treatment.
* Radiotherapy within 14 days before study treatment.
* Pre-existing arrhythmia, uncontrolled angina pectoris, uncontrolled heart failure (NYHA) Grade IV, any myocardial infarction/coronary event, CNS-ischemic event and any thromboembolic event at any time \< 6 months prior to Screening or presence of any uncontrolled heart failure NYHA Grade III or higher.…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Adverse Events (Parts A & B)
Timeframe: min. 2 months
2
Determination of DLT and MTD (Part A)
Timeframe: 28 days
3
Evaluation of clinical efficacy according RECIST (Part B)