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ABX196

Phase 1

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular | Small molecule | Oncology |Abivax SA|Trials Updated: Sep 29, 2026

Development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Apr 2019

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetiNKT
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment10

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

ABX196 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03897543ABX196 in Combination With Nivolumab in Patients With Hepatocellular CarcinomaCarcinoma, Hepatocellular
COMPLETED10 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
ABX196 in Combination With Nivolumab in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Incidence and Severity of Adverse Events (AEs)
From first day of treatment (randomization visit) up to 64 weeks of treatment + up to 30 days of safety follow-up (total: up to 478 days)

Incidence and severity of adverse events evaluated according to CTC-AE

Secondary Endpoints

Objective Response Rate (ORR)
From first dose of treatment (randomization visit) up to 64 weeks treatment
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 64 weeks
Time to Progression (TTP)
From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 64 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Dose Escalation for ABX196EXPERIMENTALDose escalation: ABX196 at 0.1, 0.2, or 0.4 µg i.m. was administered after completion of nivolumab infusion on Day 1 of every other 28-day treatment cycle (i.e., every 8 weeks). Nivolumab 240 mg i.v. was administered on Days 1 and 15 of each 28-day cycle.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ABX196DRUGABX196 is a synthetic agonist of invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cells
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women, Age ≥18 years * Patients with ECOG performance status 0 or 1 * Patients with histologically confirmed diagnosis of HCC not amenable to curative surgery or local therapy * Patients who are intolerant to or who progressed on at least one line of Tyrosine Kinase Inh...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

HIGHSep 29, 2026NCT03897543Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHSep 29, 2026NCT03897543Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED

Frequently asked questions about ABX196

What is ABX196 used for?

ABX196 is an investigational small molecule being studied for hepatocellular carcinoma, a form of liver cancer. It has been evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial in adults with this condition. It is not an approved therapy and remains in clinical development.

What does ABX196 target?

ABX196 targets invariant natural killer T cells, or iNKT cells. It is a small molecule designed to act on this immune cell population. This mechanism is being explored in the context of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Who is developing ABX196?

ABX196 is being developed by Abivax SA, which trades under the ticker ABVX. The company is the sponsor of the clinical program for this asset.

What phase is ABX196 in?

ABX196 is in Phase 1 clinical development. The program has completed one Phase 1 trial. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved for any indication.

What clinical trials is ABX196 in?

ABX196 has been studied in a Phase 1 trial, NCT03897543, titled ABX196 in Combination With Nivolumab in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma. The trial was conducted in the United States, enrolled 10 patients, and is now completed.

Is ABX196 FDA approved?

No, ABX196 is not approved. It is an investigational small molecule in Phase 1 clinical development for hepatocellular carcinoma. The only recorded trial, NCT03897543, has completed, and the drug remains unapproved.