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BLEX 404

Phase 2

Pancreatic Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |ABVC BioPharma, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 20, 2026

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment40

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Clinical trial landscape

BLEX 404 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT03301805A Phase II, EvaluateBLEX 404 Combined With Gemcitabine Monotherapy With Pancreatic CancerPancreatic Cancer
NOT YET_RECRUITING40 Analytics
PHASE2NOT YET_RECRUITING
A Phase II, EvaluateBLEX 404 Combined With Gemcitabine Monotherapy With Pancreatic Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Part I: Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) observation
4 weeks (1 cycle)

Presence or absence of dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) related to BLEX 404 Oral Liquid for each patient during first cycle of Gemcitabine monotherapy to determine the recommended dose level (RDL).

Part II: Overall response rate (PR + CR)
12 weeks (3 cycle)

Overall response rate (PR + CR) after 4 cycles of combination use in BLEX 404 + Gemcitabine monotherapy.

DLT determination
end of 21 days

To determine the dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) in the first cycle of combination use

RDL Determination
end of 21 days

To determine the recommended dose level (RDL) in the first cycle of combination use

Overall response rate (PR + CR) after 4 cycles of combination use
end of 84 days

Overall response rate (PR + CR) after 4 cycles of combination use in BLEX 404 \+ Pemetrexed \& Cisplatin Therapy.

Secondary Endpoints

Part II: Overall benefit rate (CR + PR + SD)
12 weeks (3 cycle)
Part II: Incidence of grade 3/4 hematological toxicity
4 weeks (1 cycle)
Overall response rate (PR + CR) after at least 1 cycle of combination use
end of 126 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
BLEX 404 Oral LiquidEXPERIMENTALDuring Phase I study (dose escalation), a standard 3+3 design will be followed, and the dose range is 3 to 10 mg/kg BID. The recommended dose level (RDL) for the Phase II study is defined as the dose level with 0 to 1 DLT observed during cycle I of Gemcitabine monotherapy among 6 patients in the Phase I study.
Phase I: 1.5 mg/kg BLEX404EXPERIMENTALOral administration BID
Phase I: 3.0 mg/kg BLEX404EXPERIMENTALOral administration BID
Phase I: 6.0 mg/kg BLEX404EXPERIMENTALOral administration BID
Phase II: RDL of BLEX 404EXPERIMENTALOral administration BID

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BLEX 404DRUGBLEX 404 Oral Liquid is administered twice daily during the Gemcitabine monotherapy period. The dose of Gemcitabine 1,000 mg/m2 IV fusion at Day 1, 8, 15 of every cycle * 28 days a cycle.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range20 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged 20 - 80 years old at the time of signing the ICF. 2. Patients with pathologically proved adenocarcinoma of pancreatic cancer and diagnosed with inoperable/metastatic disease (previous systemic chemotherapy, neoadjuvant or adjuvant gemcitabine are acceptable, unl...

Countries:Taiwan
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Frequently asked questions about BLEX 404

What is BLEX 404 used for?

BLEX 404 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of nonsquamous nonsmall cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. It is currently in clinical development for these oncology indications.

Who is developing BLEX 404?

BLEX 404 is being developed by ABVC BioPharma, Inc., a company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol ABVC.

What phase is BLEX 404 in?

BLEX 404 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Clinical trials are ongoing to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is BLEX 404 in?

BLEX 404 is being studied in two clinical trials. One trial (NCT03301805) is a Phase 2 study evaluating BLEX 404 combined with gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer. Another trial (NCT05764928) is a Phase 1 study evaluating BLEX 404 oral liquid combined with pemetrexed and cisplatin in nonsquamous nonsmall cell lung cancer.

Is BLEX 404 being studied in combination with other drugs?

Yes, BLEX 404 is being studied in combination with other anticancer agents. In pancreatic cancer, it is combined with gemcitabine. In nonsquamous nonsmall cell lung cancer, it is combined with pemetrexed and cisplatin.

Is BLEX 404 the same as any other drug?

BLEX 404 is also known as BLEX 404. No other alternative names have been reported for this investigational drug.