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ADG116

Phase 3

Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors | Small molecule | Oncology |Adagene Inc.|Trials Updated: Jan 8, 2026

ADG116 development status

Highest phase Phase 3 run by Immutep S.A.S. (NCT06726265)
Phase scored for ADAGPhase 1
Registered trials 20 across 14 sponsors since Apr 2017

ADG116 target and mechanism

Molecular targetCTLA-4
Target classProtein
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®)

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment78

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

ADG116 clinical trials

ADG116 · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT05277402ADG116 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Solid TumorsAdvanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
COMPLETED6 Analytics
NCT04501276A Phase 1b/2 Study of ADG116, ADG116 Combined With Anti-PD-1 Antibody or Anti-CD137 Antibody in Solid Tumors PatientsAdvanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
COMPLETED72 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
ADG116 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
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PHASE1COMPLETED
A Phase 1b/2 Study of ADG116, ADG116 Combined With Anti-PD-1 Antibody or Anti-CD137 Antibody in Solid Tumors Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) and RP2D of ADG116 in combination with pembrolizumab.
9 months

Number of participants experiencing dose-limiting toxicities escalating dose levels in adults with advanced / metastatic solid tumor

The safety and tolerability of ADG116 in combination with pembrolizumab
9 month

Number of participants with adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0

Number of participants experiencing dose-limiting toxicities escalating dose levels in adults with advanced / metastatic solid tumors
From first dose of ADG116 (Week 1 Day 1) until 21 days
Number of participants with adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0
From first dose of ADG116 (Week 1 Day 1) to 28 days post last dose

Secondary Endpoints

Pharmacokinetic (PK) profile/parameters
9 Months
Maximum (peak) plasma concentration (Cmax)
9 months
Time to maximum (peak) concentration (Tmax)
9 month
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Dose escalationEXPERIMENTALADG116 combination treatment with pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®), both drugs will be administered in each cohort.
Part A : Dose escalation of ADG116 monotherapyEXPERIMENTAL -
Part B : Dose escalation of ADG116 combined with anti PD1 drugEXPERIMENTAL -
Part C : Dose escalation of ADG116 combined with ADG106EXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ADG116DRUGIV infusion
ADG106DRUGFor the ADG116-ADG106 combination regimen, ADG116 and ADG106 will be administered until disease progression, intolerable toxicities, or withdrawal of consent, or up to 2 years.
anti PD1 drugDRUGFor the ADG116-anti PD1 combination regimen, ADG116 and anti PD1 will be administered until disease progression, intolerable toxicities, or withdrawal of consent, or up to 2 years.
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must meet all of the following inclusion criteria to be eligible for participation in this study: 1. ≥ 18 years of age at the time of informed consent. 2. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1 with no deterioration over the previous ...

Countries:United StatesAustralia
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Competitive Landscape -Other Solid Tumors 10 trials (matched to "Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors")

Frequently asked questions about ADG116

What is ADG116 used for?

ADG116 is an investigational cancer therapy being studied in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It has been evaluated both as a single agent and in combination with other antibodies in Phase 1 and Phase 1b/2 clinical trials. It is not approved for any indication.

What does ADG116 target?

ADG116 targets CTLA-4, a protein receptor on T cells that acts as an immune checkpoint. By binding CTLA-4, the drug is designed to interfere with this checkpoint pathway in order to support anti-tumor immune activity. CTLA-4 is a well-characterized immuno-oncology target.

Who is developing ADG116?

ADG116 is being developed by Adagene Inc., a biotechnology company that trades under the ticker ADAG. Adagene sponsored the clinical studies of ADG116 in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.

What phase is ADG116 in?

ADG116 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication. Two Phase 1 trials of ADG116 have been completed, one evaluating it with pembrolizumab and one evaluating it alone or in combination with anti-PD-1 or anti-CD137 antibodies.

What clinical trials is ADG116 in?

ADG116 has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials. NCT05277402 evaluated ADG116 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors in the United States. NCT04501276 evaluated ADG116 alone or combined with an anti-PD-1 or anti-CD137 antibody in the United States and Australia.

How many patients were enrolled in ADG116 trials?

Across the two completed Phase 1 trials, 78 patients were enrolled in total. NCT04501276 enrolled 72 patients, and NCT05277402 enrolled 6 patients. Both studies enrolled adults aged 18 years and older with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.