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CTX-009

Phase 2

Biliary Tract Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Compass Therapeutics, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 25, 2026

CTX-009 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 5 across 3 sponsors since Aug 2022

CTX-009 target and mechanism

Molecular targetDLL4, VEGF-A
Target classProtein
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Tovecimig

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment296

FDA Designations

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CTX-009 clinical trials

CTX-009 · 4 trials · 9 indications

Phase 2 3Phase 1 1
NCT07662031Tovecimig Plus FOLFIRI in Second Line Metastatic Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer
NOT YET_RECRUITING25 Analytics
NCT05506943A Study of CTX-009 in Combination With Paclitaxel in Adult Patients With Unresectable Advanced, Metastatic or Recurrent Biliary Tract Cancers (COMPANION-002)Biliary Tract Cancer
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING168 Analytics
NCT05513742A Study of CTX-009 in Adult Patients With Metastatic Colorectal CancerMetastatic Colorectal Cancer
COMPLETED49 Analytics
PHASE2NOT YET_RECRUITING
Tovecimig Plus FOLFIRI in Second Line Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study of CTX-009 in Combination With Paclitaxel in Adult Patients With Unresectable Advanced, Metastatic or Recurrent Biliary Tract Cancers (COMPANION-002)
Biliary Tract CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of CTX-009 in Adult Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Metastatic Colorectal CancerUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Start of treatment to completion of treatment (estimated time up to 12 months)

Defined as the proportion of patients who have a partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) per RECIST 1.1. CR is defined as disappearance of all target lesions and disappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to \<10 mm. PR is defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.

Best Overall Response
From randomization to treatment discontinuation for any reason, average 6 months

Percentage of patients whose Best Overall Response (BOR) is assessed as Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) as assessed by RECIST 1.1

Overall Response Rate
From first dose of CTX-009 until treatment discontinuation (an average of 16 weeks)

Percentage of patients whose best overall response is assessed as complete response (CR) or partial response (PR). Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by CT or MRI: CR: disappearance of all target lesions; PR: \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions.

Phase IB Arm 1: Toxicity as measured by number of participants with adverse events
Start of treatment through 60 days after treatment (estimated to be 14 months)

Adverse events will be graded according to CTCAE v5.0

Phase IB Arm 1: Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D)
Start of treatment through completion of cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days)

RP2D will be determined from the phase IB portion of Arm 1 by assessing tolerability. Tolerability is defined as ≤1 among patients experiencing excessive dose limiting toxicities (DLTs). The dose level in phase IB determined to be tolerable is the RP2D.

Phase IB Arm 2: Toxicity as measured by number of participants with adverse events
Start of treatment through 60 days after treatment (estimated to be 14 months)

Adverse events will be graded according to CTCAE v5.0

Phase II Arm 1: Overall survival rate at 12 months (OS12)
12 months

Overall survival is defined from time of treatment start to time of death due to any cause or latest follow-up, whichever is earlier, with an inference focus on 12-month overall survival.

Phase II Arm 2: Overall survival rate at 12 months (OS12)
12 months

Overall survival is defined from time of treatment start to time of death due to any cause or latest follow-up, whichever is earlier, with an inference focus on 12-month overall survival.

Secondary Endpoints

Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Start of treatment to date of progression or death whichever is earlier (estimated time to be up to 36 months)
Overall Survival (OS)
Start of treatment to date of death (estimated time to be up to 36 months)
Number and types of adverse events (AEs)
Start of treatment to 30 days after completion of treatment (estimated total time to be 13 months)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Tovecimig and Irinotecan + Leucovorin + 5-Fluorouracil (FOLFIRI regimen)EXPERIMENTALTreatment will be administered in 28-day cycles. On Day 1 and 15 of each cycle, patients will receive Tovecimig followed by the FOLFIRI regimen.
CTX-009 plus PaclitaxelEXPERIMENTAL -
PaclitaxelACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients randomized to receive paclitaxel only have the option to crossover to the CTX-009 plus paclitaxel arm after documented disease progression per RECIST v1.1.
CTX-009 TreatmentEXPERIMENTAL -
Phase IB Arm 1: CTX-009 monotherapyEXPERIMENTALCTX-009 will be given intravenously at the assigned dose level on an outpatient basis every 2 weeks of a 28-day cycle.
Phase IB Arm 2: CTX-009 and CTX-471 combination therapyEXPERIMENTALCTX-009 will be given intravenously at the dose determined to be the recommended phase II dose (RP2D) in Arm 1 every 2 weeks, and CTX-471 will be given intravenously at a dose of 0.3 mg/kg every 2 weeks (day 1 and day 15). On days when both drugs are given, CTX-009 will be given first, followed by a 30-minute observation period, followed by CTX-471. Cycles will be 28 days.
Phase II Expansion Arm 1: CTX-009 monotherapyEXPERIMENTALCTX-009 will be given intravenously at the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) determined from Phase IB on an outpatient basis every 2 weeks of a 28-day cycle.
Phase II Expansion Arm 2: CTX-009 and CTX-471 combination therapyEXPERIMENTALCTX-009 will be given intravenously at the dose determined to be the recommended phase II dose (RP2D) every 2 weeks (day 1 and day 15). CTX-471 will be given intravenously at a dose of 0.3 mg/kg every 2 weeks (day 1 and day 15). On days when both drugs are given, CTX-009 will be given first, followed by a 30-minute observation period, followed by CTX-471. Cycles will be 28 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TovecimigBIOLOGICALTovecimig is provided in 10 mg/kg dose intravenously over the course of 60 minutes on Day 1 and Day 15 of a 28-day cycle.
IrinotecanDRUGStandard of care irinotecan will be given at a dose of 180 mg/m\^2 intravenously on Day 1 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle as part of the FOLFIRI treatment regimen.
LeucovorinDRUGStandard of care leucovorin will be given at a dose of 400 mg/m\^2 intravenously on Day 1 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle as part of the FOLFIRI treatment regimen.
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)DRUGStandard of care 5-FU will be given at a dose of 2400 mg/m\^2 in continuous infusion over 46 hours on Days 1-2 and Days 15-16 of each 28-day cycle as part of the FOLFIRI treatment regimen.
CTX-009DRUGIV infusion on day 1 and 14 of every 28 day cycle
PaclitaxelDRUGIV infusion on day 1, 8, and 15 of every 28 day cycle
CTX-471DRUGCTX-471 will be given intravenously over the course of 30 minutes (-5/+10) on an outpatient basis every 2 weeks of a 28-day cycle.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed CRC. * Patient must have undergone resection of his/her primary tumor either as part of treatment for early stage disease with subsequent metastatic progression or due to a tumor related complication in the metastatic setting (e.g. bow...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about CTX-009

What is CTX-009?

CTX-009 is an investigational small molecule oncology drug being developed by Compass Therapeutics, Inc. It is designed to target the DLL4 and VEGF-A proteins and is being studied in biliary tract cancer, glioblastoma, and metastatic colorectal cancer. It is in Phase 2 clinical development and has received FDA Fast Track designation.

What does CTX-009 target?

CTX-009 targets two proteins: DLL4 (Delta-like ligand 4) and VEGF-A (vascular endothelial growth factor A). By binding both targets, the drug is designed to interfere with the DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling pathways. It is being evaluated in biliary tract cancer, glioblastoma, and metastatic colorectal cancer.

What is CTX-009 used for in biliary tract cancer?

CTX-009 is being studied in biliary tract cancer, including cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder cancer, and ampullary cancer. The Phase 2 COMPANION-002 trial (NCT05506943) evaluates CTX-009 in combination with paclitaxel in adults with unresectable advanced, metastatic, or recurrent biliary tract cancers. That trial is active but not recruiting, with 168 patients enrolled.

Who makes CTX-009?

CTX-009 is being developed by Compass Therapeutics, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker CMPX. The company is running clinical trials of CTX-009 across biliary tract cancer, glioblastoma, and metastatic colorectal cancer, including the Phase 2 COMPANION-002 study in biliary tract cancers.

What phase is CTX-009 in?

CTX-009 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 2 COMPANION-002 trial in biliary tract cancer is active but not recruiting, and a Phase 1 glioblastoma trial is not yet recruiting. CTX-009 holds FDA Fast Track designation.

What clinical trials is CTX-009 in?

CTX-009 has been studied in three registered trials. NCT05506943 (COMPANION-002) is a Phase 2 trial in biliary tract cancers that is active but not recruiting. NCT05513742 is a completed Phase 2 trial in metastatic colorectal cancer. NCT07392957 is a Phase 1 glioblastoma trial that is not yet recruiting.