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BNT116

Phase 2

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |BioNTech SE|Trials Updated: Jul 22, 2026

BNT116 development status

Highest phase Phase 2 run by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NCT05557591)
Phase scored for BNTXPhase 1
Registered trials 2 across 2 sponsors since Dec 2021

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment320

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

BNT116 clinical trials

BNT116 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT05142189Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability and Preliminary Efficacy of BNT116 Alone and in Combinations in Patients With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung CancerNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RECRUITING320 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability and Preliminary Efficacy of BNT116 Alone and in Combinations in Patients With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Cohorts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, EGFR and ALK/RET: Occurrence of Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) During the DLT Observation Period
From first dose of IMP up to 21 days

Cohort EGFR and Cohort ALK/RET will enroll only at selected sites in the US.

Cohorts 1 to 11, EGFR and ALK/RET: Occurrence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Reported by Relationship, Seriousness, and Grade
up to 27 months

According to National Cancer Institute-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (NCI-CTCAE v5.0). Cohort EGFR and Cohort ALK/RET will enroll only at selected sites in the US.

Cohort 6 only: Occurrence of Post-Surgical Adverse Events (AEs) Related to BNT116 and Cemiplimab
up to 27 months
Cohort 6 only: Occurrence of Treatment-Related Delays to Surgery More Than 9 weeks Post the Last Dose of Neo-Adjuvant Treatment
up to 6 months

Secondary Endpoints

Cohorts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10: Overall Response Rate (ORR)
up to 27 months
Cohorts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10: Duration of Response (DoR)
up to 27 months
Cohorts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10: Disease Control Rate (DCR)
up to 27 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1A - BNT116 MonotherapyEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 1B - BNT116 MonotherapyEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 2 - BNT116 + Cemiplimab (PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Refractory/Relapsed Participants)EXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 3 - BNT116 + DocetaxelEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 4 - BNT116 + Cemiplimab (Frail Participants)EXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 5 - BNT116 + Cemiplimab (After Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy [CRT])EXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 6 - BNT116 + Cemiplimab + Carboplatin + PaclitaxelEXPERIMENTALBNT116 + cemiplimab + carboplatin + paclitaxel as neo-adjuvant treatment followed by surgery, thereafter adjuvant treatment with BNT116 + cemiplimab
Cohort 7 - BNT116 + BNT316EXPERIMENTALDose finding for the combination of BNT116 with BNT316 (CTLA4 antibody) with dose escalation of BNT316
Cohort 8: BNT116 + Anti-B7-H3 Antibody Conjugated to Topoisomerase I InhibitorEXPERIMENTALDose finding for the combination of BNT116 with an anti-B7-H3 antibody conjugated to a topoisomerase I inhibitor with dose escalation of the anti-B7-H3 antibody conjugated to a topoisomerase I inhibitor
Cohort 9: BNT116 + Anti-HER3 Antibody Conjugated to Topoisomerase I InhibitorEXPERIMENTALDose confirmation for the combination of BNT116 with an anti-HER3 antibody conjugated to a topoisomerase I inhibitor with dose escalation of the anti-HER3 antibody conjugated to a topoisomerase I inhibitor
Cohort 10: BNT116 + Bispecific Antibody for PD-L1 and VEGF-A (Frail Participants)EXPERIMENTALDose confirmation for BNT116 in combination with a bispecific antibody for programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) will be established.
Cohort 11: BNT116 + Bispecific Antibody for PD-L1 and VEGF-A (After Concurrent CRT)EXPERIMENTALDose confirmation for BNT116 in combination with a bispecific antibody for PD-L1 and VEGF-A will be established in participants after concurrent CRT.
Cohort EGFR : BNT116 + osimertinibEXPERIMENTALDose confirmation for BNT116 in combination with ongoing osimertinib therapy. Treatment with osimertinib is standard of care. Cohort will enroll only at selected sites in the US.
Cohort ALK/RET: BNT116 + ALK TKI or RET TKIEXPERIMENTALDose confirmation for BNT116 in combination with either ongoing ALK-inhibitor or ongoing RET-inhibitor therapy. Treatment with ALK TKI or RET TKI is standard of care. Cohort will enroll only at selected sites in the US.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BNT116BIOLOGICALIntravenous injection
CemiplimabBIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion
DocetaxelDRUGIntravenous infusion
CarboplatinDRUGIntravenous infusion
PaclitaxelDRUGIntravenous infusion
BNT316BIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion
anti-B7-H3 antibody conjugated to topoisomerase I inhibitorBIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion
anti-HER3 antibody conjugated to topoisomerase I inhibitorBIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion
Bispecific antibody for PD-L1 and VEGF-ABIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion
OsimertinibBIOLOGICALOral
ALK-inhibitor or RET-inhibitorBIOLOGICALOral
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites45

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have histologically confirmed NSCLC and measurable disease by RECIST v1.1. Note: Participants in Cohorts 1, 5 and 11 as well as in Cohorts EGFR and ALK/RET do not have to present with measurable disease. 1. Participants must present with unresectable S...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaGermanyHungaryPolandSpainTurkey (Türkiye)United Kingdom
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AstraZeneca PLCAZN68PHASE3Datopotamab deruxtecan, Durvalumab, Oleclumab, Monalizumab, Tremelimumab
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Nuvation Bio, Inc. Class ANUVB4PHASE3Taletrectinib
Genmab A/S Sponsored ADRGMAB4PHASE3Acasunlimab, Rina-S, GEN1042
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.REGN7PHASE2Cemiplimab, Marlotamig, Fianlimab, REGN5093
Nuvalent, Inc. Class ANUVL1PHASE3Neladalkib
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about BNT116

What is BNT116 used for?

BNT116 is being developed for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It is an investigational therapy that is being studied in patients with this form of lung cancer, including in combination with other treatments. It has not been approved for any indication and remains in clinical development.

Who is developing BNT116?

BNT116 is being developed by BioNTech SE, which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker BNTX. BioNTech is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating BNT116 in advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

What phase is BNT116 in?

BNT116 is in Phase 1 clinical development. The program consists of one active, recruiting Phase 1 trial in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. BNT116 is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency.

What clinical trials is BNT116 in?

BNT116 is being evaluated in the Phase 1 trial NCT05142189, titled a study of the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of BNT116 alone and in combinations in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The trial is recruiting and plans to enroll 320 patients across the United States, Australia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Is BNT116 FDA approved?

No. BNT116 is an investigational drug in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA. It is available only to participants enrolled in its clinical trial.