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CDX-1140

Phase 2

Melanoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.|Trials Updated: Apr 24, 2026

CDX-1140 development status

Highest phase Phase 2 (NCT04536077)
Phase scored for CLDXPhase 1
Registered trials 6 across 6 sponsors since Nov 2017

CDX-1140 target and mechanism

Molecular targetCD40
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Anti-CD40 Agonist Monoclonal Antibody CDX-1140, Agonist CD40 Antibody CDX-1140, Anti-CD40 Agonistic Monoclonal Antibody CDX-1140

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment155

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

CDX-1140 clinical trials

CDX-1140 · 3 trials · 29 indications

Phase 1 3
NCT04364230Melanoma Vaccine Against Neoantigen and Shared Antigens by CD40 Activation and TLR Agonists In Patients With Melanoma (Including Ocular Melanoma)Melanoma
COMPLETED22 Analytics
NCT05349890Personalized TCR-T: Study of Adoptively Transferred T-cell Receptor Gene-engineered T Cells (TCR-T)Malignant Epithelial Neoplasms
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING1 Analytics
NCT03329950A Study of CDX-1140 (CD40) as Monotherapy or in Combination in Patients With Advanced MalignanciesMelanoma
COMPLETED132 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Melanoma Vaccine Against Neoantigen and Shared Antigens by CD40 Activation and TLR Agonists In Patients With Melanoma (Including Ocular Melanoma)
MelanomaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Personalized TCR-T: Study of Adoptively Transferred T-cell Receptor Gene-engineered T Cells (TCR-T)
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PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study of CDX-1140 (CD40) as Monotherapy or in Combination in Patients With Advanced Malignancies
MelanomaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Safety of CDX-1140 + melanoma peptide vaccine (6MHP and NeoAg-mBRAF) + PolyICLC
30 days after receiving the last dose of study drug

Number of participants with dose-limiting toxicities based on CTCAE v5.0

Immunogenicity: Estimate immune response rate to a melanoma vaccine combined with CDX-1140
Day 85 and/or Day 176

Number of participants with durable or persistent CD4+ Th1 responses to the melanoma vaccine at either day 85 or day 176, or both

Incidence of adverse events
2 years
Severity of adverse events
2 years

Severity of adverse events using CTCAE version 5.0

Safety and Tolerability of CDX-1140 as assessed by CTCAE v5.0
From first dose through 30 days after last dose

The rates of drug-related adverse events will be summarized and maximum tolerated dose will be determined.

Secondary Endpoints

Immunogenicity: Impact of vaccine containing peptides plus CDX-1140 and polyICLC on regulatory T cells
Day 50
Immunogenicity: Impact of addition of CDX-1140 to melanoma vaccine on circulating regulatory T cells
Through Day 85
Immunogenicity: Impact of addition of CDX-1140 to melanoma vaccine on induction of CD4+ Th1 responses to vaccine antigens
Through Day 176
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
All ParticipantsEXPERIMENTAL6MHP (200mcg of each peptide) and 300mcg of NeoAg-mBRAF will be co-administered locally with 0.9mg of polyICLC and CDX-1140. There will be a dose escalation of CDX-1140 (50mcg, 200mcg, 800mcg, 3.0mg). A vaccine containing all of these components will be given on days 1, 22, 43, and 64. The vaccine will be given subcutaneously/intradermally.
CDX-1140 + TCR-T + PembroEXPERIMENTALPatients will receive CDX-1440, TCR-T, and pembrolizumab.
CDX-1140EXPERIMENTALPart 1: Eligible patients will receive CDX-1140, based on cohort assigned, in 4 week cycles until progression, intolerance, or two years of treatment.
CDX-1140 and CDX-301EXPERIMENTALPart 2: Eligible patients will receive CDX-1140, based on cohort assigned, in 4 week cycles until progression, intolerance or two years of treatment. A fixed dose of CDX-301 is injected once a day for five days before cycles 1 and 2 of CDX-1140.
CDX-1140 and pembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALPart 3: Eligible patients will receive CDX-1140, based on cohort assigned, in 3 week cycles until progression, or intolerance, or two years of treatment. A fixed dose of pembrolizumab will also be given in 3 week cycles.
CDX-1140 and chemotherapyEXPERIMENTALPart 4: Eligible patients will receive CDX-1140, based on cohort assigned, in 4 week cycles until progression, or intolerance, or two years of treatment. Chemotherapy will also be given according to standard of care.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
6MHPDRUG6 melanoma helper vaccine comprised of 6 class II MHC-restricted helper peptides
NeoAg-mBRAFDRUGBRAF 586-614 (V600E) peptide to which a histidine has been added to the N-terminus, resulting in BRAF 585-614 (V600E).
PolyICLCDRUGpolyICLC, local adjuvant
CDX-1140DRUGCDX-1140, local adjuvant
TCR-transduced T cellsBIOLOGICALTSA-reactive TCR-engineered T cells
PembrolizumabDRUGHumanized immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody
CDX-301DRUGCDX-301 will be injected once a day for five days before Cycles 1 and 2.
ChemotherapyDRUGGemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel will be administered on Day 1, Day 8 and Day 15 of each 4 week Cycle.
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Main Inclusion Criteria: 1. a. For individuals with primary cutaneous, mucosal, or unknown melanoma, an individual must have stage IB ulcerated, II, III, or IV melanoma at original diagnosis or at restaging after recurrence, and be rendered clinically free of disease by surgery, other therapy, or s...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about CDX-1140

What is CDX-1140 used for?

CDX-1140 is an investigational cancer therapy being studied in adults with advanced solid tumors and certain lymphomas. Its studied indications include melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, renal cell carcinoma, ovarian cancer, and several B-cell lymphomas. It is also being evaluated in malignant epithelial neoplasms and ocular melanoma through combination vaccine research.

What does CDX-1140 target?

CDX-1140 targets CD40, a receptor on antigen-presenting cells that helps activate immune responses. It is a CD40 agonist small molecule designed to stimulate this pathway. By activating CD40 signaling, the drug aims to enhance immune-mediated recognition and attack of tumor cells.

Who is developing CDX-1140?

CDX-1140 is being developed by Celldex Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded under the ticker CLDX. Celldex is the sponsor of the clinical trials evaluating CDX-1140 in advanced malignancies and melanoma.

What phase is CDX-1140 in?

CDX-1140 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 1 program includes completed and active studies evaluating the drug as monotherapy, in combination regimens, and in vaccine-based approaches.

What clinical trials is CDX-1140 in?

CDX-1140 has been evaluated in three Phase 1 trials. NCT03329950 studied it as monotherapy or in combination in advanced malignancies with 132 patients enrolled. NCT04364230 tested a melanoma vaccine approach with CD40 activation in 22 patients. NCT05349890 is an active TCR-T study in malignant epithelial neoplasms.

Is CDX-1140 the same as CDX-1140 (CD40)?

CDX-1140 is also referred to as CDX-1140 (CD40), reflecting its molecular target. Both names refer to the same investigational CD40 agonist small molecule developed by Celldex Therapeutics for advanced solid tumors and lymphomas.