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Copanlisib

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Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin | Small molecule | Oncology |Bayer AG|Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetPIK3CA, PIK3CD
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment265

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Copanlisib · 13 trials · 12 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 3Phase 1 8
NCT02369016Phase III Copanlisib in Rituximab-refractory iNHLLymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
COMPLETED25 Analytics
NCT02367040Copanlisib and Rituximab in Relapsed Indolent B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (iNHL)Lymphoma,Non-Hodgkin
COMPLETED458 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Phase III Copanlisib in Rituximab-refractory iNHL
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Copanlisib and Rituximab in Relapsed Indolent B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (iNHL)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)s
up to 7 years

Adverse event data were collected after signing the informed consent until 30 days after the last study drug administration (end of safety follow-up)

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAE)s
up to 7 years

Serious adverse event data were collected after signing the informed consent until 30 days after the last study drug administration (end of safety follow-up)

Number of Participants With Abnormal Laboratory Parameters
up to 7 years

\- Above threshold of 10% and reported as TEAEs - any event (Grade 1-4)

Number of Participants With Abnormal Vital Signs
up to 7 years

\- Reported as TEAEs - worst CTCAE grade total -

Progression Free Survival (PFS) Based on Independent Central Review.
From first participant randomization (20-Aug-2015) up to data cut-off at primary completion (31-Aug-2020), approximately 5 years and 2-year follow-up after primary completion at 31-Aug-2022, up to 7 years and final analysis at 15-Nov-2024 up to 9 years

Progression-free survival (PFS) was defined as the time from randomization to progressive disease (PD) or death due to any cause, whichever was earlier according to the Lugano Classification and Response criteria in patients affected by Waldenström macroglobulinemia (kindly refer to the links in the Protocol section).

Complete Response
12 months

Primary endpoint is the complete response (CR rate (CRR) determined 12 months after start of induction therapy). Patients who progress before 12 months after start of treatment will be treated as CR='NO' and will be included in the calculation of the primary endpoint. No primary endpoint will be determined for patients who withdraw.

Objective Response Rate (ORR) in Total Population Based on Investigator Assessment
From start of study treatment assessed up to 24 weeks after the last participant fully evaluable for the primary endpoint started treatment (about 12 months)

The objective response rate (ORR) was defined as the percentage of participants who had at least one post-baseline overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) during study conduct according to the criteria defined by the Lugano Classification, 2014 and assessed by CT/MRI/PET-CT. The primary efficacy overall response assessment was based on investigator assessment of response.

ORR by CD79b Status Based on Investigator Assessment
From start of study treatment assessed up to 24 weeks after the last participant fully evaluable for the primary endpoint started treatment (about 12 months)

The objective response rate (ORR) was defined as the percentage of participants who had at least one post-baseline overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) during study conduct according to the criteria defined by the Lugano Classification, 2014 and assessed by CT/MRI/PET-CT. The primary efficacy overall response assessment was based on investigator assessment of response.

ORR by DLBCL/COO Subtype Based on Investigator Assessment
From start of study treatment assessed up to 24 weeks after the last participant fully evaluable for the primary endpoint started treatment (about 12 months)

The objective response rate (ORR) was defined as the percentage of participants who had at least one post-baseline overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) during study conduct according to the criteria defined by the Lugano Classification, 2014 and assessed by CT/MRI/PET-CT. The primary efficacy overall response assessment was based on investigator assessment of response.

Objective Response Rate (ORR) Based on Independent Review-Part A
Baseline up to the last patient has completed the 16 weeks of treatment

Objective response rate was defined as the proportion of participants with a best response rating of complete response (CR), unconfirmed complete response (CRu) or partial response (PR), based on the Report of an International Workshop to Standardize Response Criteria for non-Hodgkins Lymphomas, Cheson, 1999, as evaluated by the Independent Response Adjudication Committee (IRAC). For chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients Hallek criteria (2008) were used and assessed by investigator.

ORR Based on Independent Review-Part B
Baseline up to the last patient has completed the 16 weeks of treatment

Objective response rate was defined as the proportion of participants with a best response rating of CR or PR, based on the International Working Group Revised response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma, Cheson 2007.

ORR Based on Investigator Assessment-Part A
Baseline up to the last patient has completed the 16 weeks of treatment

Objective response rate was defined as the proportion of participants with a best response rating of CR, CRu or PR, based on the Report of an International Workshop to Standardize Response Criteria for non-Hodgkins Lymphomas, Cheson, 1999. For CLL patients Hallek criteria (2008) were used and assessed by investigator.

ORR Based on Investigator Assessment-Part B
Baseline up to the last patient has completed the 16 weeks of treatment

Objective response rate was defined as the proportion of participants with a best response rating of CR or PR, based on the International Working Group Revised response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma, Cheson 2007.

Phase 1b: Frequency of dose limiting toxicities (DLT) at each dose level associated with administration of copanlisib and nivolumab
At the end of Cycle 2 of a 28-day cycle
Phase 2: Overall response rate (ORR) as per RECIST v 1.1 (Response evaluation criteria in solid tumors, v 1.1) (by local investigator
Up to 26 months
Maximum Drug Concentration of Metformin in Plasma After Single Dose Administration (Cmax)
Pre-dose and up to 24 hours after drug administration on Day 1 and Day 8

Maximum observed drug concentration of metformin in plasma after single dose administration without copanlisib (Day 1) and in combination with copanlisib (Day 8) were measured.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to 24 Hours of Metformin After Single Dose Administration (AUC[0-24])
Pre-dose and up to 24 hours after drug administration on Day 1 and Day 8

Area under the concentration versus time curve from zero to 24 hours of metformin after single dose administration without copanlisib (Day 1) and in combination with copanlisib (Day 8) were measured.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to Infinity of Metformin After Single Dose Administration (AUC)
Pre-dose and extrapolated up to infinity after drug administration on Day 1 and Day 8

Area under the concentration verus time curve from zero to infinity of metformin after single dose without copanlisib (Day 1) and in combination with copanlisib (Day 8) were measured.

Cmax (Cycle 1 Day 1) of Copanlisib
Pre-dose, 10 minutes, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 24, 48, 72, 120 and 168 hours after start of infusion

Cmax: maximum observed drug concentration in measured matrix after single dose administration

AUC(0-24) (Cycle 1 Day 1) of Copanlisib
Pre-dose, 10 minutes, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 24, 48, 72, 120 and 168 hours after start of infusion

AUC: area under the concentration vs. time curve from zero to infinity after single (first) dose

AUC(0-tlast) (Cycle 1 Day 1) of Copanlisib
Pre-dose, 10 minutes, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 24, 48, 72, 120 and 168 hours after start of infusion
Cmax (Cycle 1 Day 15) of Copanlisib
Pre-dose, 10 minutes, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11 and 24 hours after start of infusion
AUC(0-24) (Cycle 1 Day 15) of Copanlisib
Pre-dose, 10 minutes, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11 and 24 hours after start of infusion
Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of Copanlisib in Plasma.
before copanlisib administration as well as 10 min and 1 h (end of infusion), 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 8, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168 h after start of infusion

Cmax refers to the highest measured drug concentration which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample.

Area Under the Concentration vs. Time Curve From Zero to Infinity (AUC) of Copanlisib in Plasma.
before copanlisib administration as well as 10 min and 1 h (end of infusion), 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 8, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168 h after start of infusion

AUC refers to area under the concentration vs time curve from 0 to infinity which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample.

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Copanlisib in Plasma Over the Time Interval From 0 to 168 h.
before copanlisib administration as well as 10 min and 1 h (end of infusion), 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 8, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168 h after start of infusion

AUC(0-168) refers to AUC from time 0 to 168 hr which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample.

Number of participants with Adverse Events
Up to 18 months
Intensity of AE
Up to 18 months

The NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE, Version 4.0) will be used to assess the intensity of AE

Objective Tumor Response (OR)
Up to 18 Years

OR: Best response rating of complete response or partial response according to the criteria defined in the Revised Response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma(JClin Oncol.2007 Feb)

Recommended dose determined in the dose escalation/safety evaluation
Up to 18 months
AUC (0-168)
Within cycle 1, at pre-dose and at 10 min, 1, 1.33 (arm B)1.5 (arm A), 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 8, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, and 168 hours after start of drug infusion on Days 1 and 15.

AUC (0-168): Area under the curve from dosing to 168 h after dosing

AUC
Within cycle 1, at pre-dose and at 10 min, 1, 1.33 (arm B)1.5 (arm A), 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 8, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, and 168 hours after start of drug infusion on Days 1 and 15.

AUC: Area under the curve

Cmax
Within cycle 1, at pre-dose and at 10 min, 1, 1.33 (arm B)1.5 (arm A), 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 8, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, and 168 hours after start of drug infusion on Days 1 and 15.

Cmax: Maximum concentration attained after dosing

QTcF
Holter Monitoring performed on Cycle 1 Day -1 (baseline) and Cycle 1 Day 1 (each cycle is 28 days)

QTcF: Time-matched largest change of QT interval (Frederica's correction)

Maximum change from baseline in expression of pathway inhibition (pAKT) in surrogate tissue (platelet rich plasma) during copanlisib monotherapy
Baseline and approximately 2 years
Maximum change from baseline in plasma glucose during 2 cycles of copanlisib monotherapy
Baseline and after day 22
Pharmacokinetics of copanlisib in plasma by maximum concentration (Cmax)
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Pharmacokinetics of copanlisib in plasma by area under the measured matrix concentration versus time curve from the first time point (t=0) extrapolated to infinity (AUC)
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Pharmacokinetics of copanlisib in plasma by area under the measured matrix concentration versus time curve to the last data point above the lower limit of quantitation (AUC(0-tlast))
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Pharmacokinetics of total radioactivity in plasma by Cmax
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Pharmacokinetics of total radioactivity in plasma by AUC
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Pharmacokinetics of total radioactivity in plasma by AUC(0-tlast)
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Pharmacokinetics of total radioactivity in whole blood by Cmax
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Pharmacokinetics of total radioactivity in whole blood by AUC
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Pharmacokinetics of total radioactivity in whole blood by AUC(0-tlast)
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Radioactivity excreted in urine as a percentage of the dose (AE,ur)
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Radioactivity excreted in feces as a percentage of the dose (AE,fec)
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Metabolite profile in plasma
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Metabolite profile in urine
Multiple time points up to 336 hours
Metabolite profile in feces
Multiple time points up to 336 hours

Secondary Endpoints

Objective Response Rate (ORR)
From first participant randomization (20-Aug-2015) up to data cut-off date at primary completion (31-Aug-2020), approximately 5 years and 2-year follow-up after primary completion at 31-Aug-2022, up to 7 years
Complete Response Rate (CRR)
From first participant randomization (20-Aug-2015) up to data cut-off date at primary completion (31-Aug-2020), approximately 5 years and 2-year follow-up after primary completion at 31-Aug-2022, up to 7 years
Duration of Response (DOR)
From first participant randomization (20-Aug-2015) up to data cut-off date at primary completion (31-Aug-2020), approximately 5 years and 2-year follow-up after primary completion at 31-Aug-2022, up to 7 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Copanlisib (BAY 80-6946)EXPERIMENTALpatients with rituximab-refractory iNHL
Copanlisib + RituximabEXPERIMENTALCombination of the Copanlisib and rituximab
Placebo + RituximabPLACEBO_COMPARATORCombination of Copanlisib placebo and rituximab
Experimental ArmEXPERIMENTALInduction Phase: Cycle 1-6 (28 days cycle): Copanlisib: 60 mg i.v. fixed dose days 1, 8, 15. Rituximab: 375 mg/m2 day 1 i.v. Maintenance: Start 2 months after start of the last induction cycle for patients at least achieving a stable response after induction. Copanlisib: 60 mg i.v. fixed dose day 1 and day 15 every 4 weeks for a maximum of 12 cycles or until progression or study drug-related intolerable toxicity (month 2 to month 13 after end of induction). Rituximab: 375 mg/m2 i.v. day 1 every 8 weeks for a maximum of 12 infusions or until progression or study drug-related intolerable toxicity (month 2 to month 24 after end of induction)
Copanlisib (Aliqopa, BAY80-6946)EXPERIMENTALCopanlisib (Aliqopa, BAY80-6946) solution for IV infusion (test drug/investigational medicinal product)
Copanlisib (indolent NHL)EXPERIMENTALPart A: Participants in this arm will be patients with indolent NHL.
Copanlisib (aggressive NHL)EXPERIMENTALPart A: Participants in this arm will be patients with aggressive NHL.
Copanlisib (indolent B-cell NHL)EXPERIMENTALPart B: Participants in this arm will be patients with indolent B-cell NHL.
Dose escalationEXPERIMENTALCopanlisib: 45 mg (dose level -1) or 60 mg (dose level 1) on Day 1, Day 8 and Day 15 (28 day cycle) Nivolumab: 240 mg on Day 15 of Cycle 1 and on Day 1 and Day 15 of subsequent cycles (28 day cycle).
Dose expansionEXPERIMENTALCopanlisib: Recommended phase 2 dose established in the phase 1b part on Day 1, Day 8 and Day 15 (28 day cycle) Nivolumab: 240 mg on Day 15 of Cycle 1 and on Day 1 and Day 15 of subsequent cycles (28 day cycle).
BAY80-6946/Healthy subjectEXPERIMENTALHealthy subjects
BAY80-6946/moderate hepatically impaired patientsEXPERIMENTALPatients with Child-Pugh B (score 7-9) at the screening visit
BAY80-6946/severe renal impaired patientsEXPERIMENTALPatients with eGFR 15-29 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 at the screening visit based on the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation
BAY80-6946/severe hepatically impaired patientsEXPERIMENTALPatients with Child-Pugh C (score 10-15) at the screening visit
Copanlisib (BAY80-6946)EXPERIMENTALDose escalation/safety evaluation cohort and objective tumor response (OR) expansion cohort
Copanlisib with and without concomitant Itraconazole (Arm A)EXPERIMENTALTo evaluate the effect of Itraconazole on the pharmacokinetics of Copanlisib (BAY80-6946) and safety in patients with advanced solid tumor. Cycle 1 of the study will be conducted in 2 parts: Part 1 and part 2: * Part 1 of Cycle 1: 6 patients will be enrolled and will receive 12 mg of copanlisib on Day 1 and Day 15. Itraconazole 200 mg will be administered twice a day on Day 12 and then once daily from Days 13 to 21. * Part 2 of Cycle 1: 20 patients will be enrolled and receive copanlisib doses of either 12 mg, 30 mg or 60 mg on Days 1 and 15 with the same dose administered on both days. Copanlisib dose for Part 2 will be based on safety and copanlisib pharmacokinetics in Part 1. Itraconazole 200 mg will be administered twice a day on Day 12 and then once daily from Days 13 to 21. * Cycle 2 and subsequent cycles: All patients will receive copanlisib doses of 60 mg on Days 1, 8 and 15.
Copanlisib with and without concomitant Rifampin (Arm B)EXPERIMENTALTo evaluate the effect of Rifampin on the pharmacokinetics of Copanlisib (BAY 80-6946) and safety in patients with advanced solid tumor or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in Cycle 1. Approximately 30 subjects will receive 60mg of copanlisib on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 1 Day 15. Rifampin will be administered once a day from Cycle 1 Day 10 to Day 21. Holter monitoring will be performed on Cycle 1 Day -1 and Cycle 1 Day 1 to evaluate the effect of copanlisib on the QT/QTc assessment. Cycle 2 and subsequent cycles, all patients will receive copanlisib dose of 60 mg on Days 1, 8 and 15. Holter monitoring will be performed on Cycle 3 Day 1 and Cycle 6 Day 1.
Arm 1EXPERIMENTAL0.8 mg/kg body weight and 0.4 mg/kg (not to exceed 65 mg) for the non-diabetic patients
Arm 2EXPERIMENTAL45 mg and 60 mg for the diabetic patients
[14C]CopanlisibEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Copanlisib (BAY 80-6946)DRUG60 mg of experimental drug in solution administered intravenously on Days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28-day treatment cycle
Copanlisib (Aliqopa, BAY80-6946)DRUGCopanlisib is supplied as lyophilized preparation in a 6 mL injection vial. The total amount of copanlisib per vial is 60 mg. The solution for IV infusions is obtained after reconstitution with normal saline solution. Dosing will be administered on Days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28-day cycle. Copanlisib will be administered before rituximab.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo is supplied as lyophilized preparation in a 6 mL injection vial. The developed placebo lyophilisate is equivalent to the 60 mg copanlisib formulation, with regard to the composition of excipients and the instructions for reconstitution and dose preparation. Placebo dosing will be administered on Days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28-day cycle. Placebo will be administered before rituximab.
RituximabDRUGRituximab dose 375 mg/m2 body surface weekly during Cycle 1 on Days 1, 8, 15 and 22, and then on Day 1 of Cycles 3, 5, 7 and 9.The solution for IV infusions is obtained after reconstitution of a calculated concentration of 1 to 4 mg/ml rituximab into an infusion bag containing sterile, pyrogen-free sodium chloride 9 mg/ml (0.9%) solution for injection or 5% D-Glucose in water.
CopanlisibDRUGSolution for IV infusion
NivolumabDRUGNivolumab: concentrate for solution for infusion
MetforminDRUGSingle dose of 1000 mg is administered orally.
Copanlisib (BAY80-6946)DRUGDosing is weekly for the first 3 weeks (on Days 1, 8, and 15) of a 28-day cycle, followed by a 1-week break (i.e., no infusion on Day 22).
ItraconazoleDRUGCycle 1 Day 12: 2 x 200 mg itraconazole oral (two doses, 12 hours apart) Cycle 1 Days 13-21: 200 mg itraconazole oral, once daily in the morning
RifampinDRUGCycle 1 Days 10 - 21: 600mg Rifampin oral, once daily in the morning
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites21

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of indolent B-cell NHL, with histological subtype limited to the following: * Follicular lymphoma (FL) grade 1-2-3a. * Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) with absolute lymphocyte count \< 5 x 10\*9/L at the time of diagnosis and at study e...

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Frequently asked questions about Copanlisib

What is Copanlisib used for?

Copanlisib is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of lymphoma, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma, as well as other neoplasms. It is also being evaluated in healthy volunteers for research purposes. The drug is in Phase 2 clinical development for these oncology indications.

What does Copanlisib target?

Copanlisib targets PI3K, which stands for phosphoinositide 3-kinase. It belongs to the -lisib class of drugs, which are PI3K inhibitors. By inhibiting PI3K, Copanlisib is designed to interfere with signaling pathways involved in cancer cell growth and survival.

Who makes Copanlisib?

Copanlisib is being developed by Bayer AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company. Bayer AG is publicly traded under the ticker symbol BAYRY on the OTC market. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Copanlisib in various cancer indications.

What phase is Copanlisib in?

Copanlisib is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed Phase 1 trials and is being evaluated in an active Phase 2 study for marginal zone lymphoma. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for any indication.

What clinical trials is Copanlisib in?

Copanlisib has been studied in several clinical trials. NCT01392521 is a completed Phase 1 study combining Copanlisib with refametinib in advanced cancer. NCT02253420 is a completed Phase 1 drug interaction and cardiovascular safety study. NCT03474744 is an active Phase 2 trial of Copanlisib with rituximab in marginal zone lymphoma. NCT03735628 is a completed Phase 1 study with nivolumab in advanced solid tumors.

Is Copanlisib the same as BAY80-6946?

Yes, Copanlisib is also known as BAY80-6946. This alternative name appears in clinical trial records, such as NCT02253420, which is titled 'COPANLISIB (BAY80-6946) Drug-drug Interaction and Cardiovascular Safety Study.' Researchers and investors may encounter either name when reviewing the drug's development history.