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Emavusertib

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | Small molecule | Oncology |Curis, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 12, 2026

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CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment108
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Clinical trial landscape

Emavusertib · 3 trials · 8 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 2
NCT07271667A Study of Emavusertib + An Approved Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (BTKi) in Participants With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Other B-cell MalignanciesChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
RECRUITING108 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Study of Emavusertib + An Approved Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (BTKi) in Participants With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Other B-cell Malignancies
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Cohort 1: Undetectable Measurable Residual Disease (uMRD) Rate
Up to approximately 23 months
Cohort 2: Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Up to approximately 23 months
To determine the safety of emavusertib in combination with gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab in patients with BTC as measured by incidences and types of adverse events
From consent through 30 days after last dose of study treatment (estimated to be 15 months)

Graded using CTCAE version 5.0.

Dose escalation only: To determine an expansion dose for emavusertib in combination with gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab in patients with BTC.
Completion of cycle 1 (each cycle is 21 days)
Part A: To determine the safety and tolerability of emavusertib as a monotherapy and in combination with ibrutinib: dose-limiting toxicity (DLT)
12 months

The number of participants with a dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) in the first treatment cycle

Part A: Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of emavusertib as a monotherapy and in combination with ibrutinib measured by dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)
12 months

MTD determined by the highest dose level studied at which fewer than 2 out of 6 subjects (\<33%) experience a dose limiting toxicity.

Part A: Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of emavusertib as a monotherapy and in combination with ibrutinib based on overall tolerability data
12 months

RP2D selected based on overall tolerability data from all participants treated at different dose levels and will not exceed the MTD.

Part B: Overall Response Rate (ORR) in participants with R/R PCNSL
18 months
Part C: ORR in participants with R/R PCNSL
18 months
Secondary Endpoints
Cohort 1: Duration of uMRD
Up to approximately 23 months
Cohort 1: Time to Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) Conversion
Up to approximately 23 months
Cohort 1: Complete Response (CR) Rate
Up to approximately 23 months
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1: Emavusertib and ZanubrutinibEXPERIMENTALParticipants in Cohort 1 include CLL participants who have been on zanubrutinib for at least 12 months and are currently in a partial response (PR) or partial response with lymphocytosis (PR-L) and measurable residual disease positive (MRD+). In Part A, participants will receive one of two doses of emavusertib twice daily (BID) and an approved dose of zanubrutinib per label. In Part B, additional participants will be enrolled in an expansion if pre-defined criteria for Part A are met. Participants will receive one of two doses of emavusertib BID and an approved dose of zanubrutinib per label.
Cohort 2: Emavusertib and ZanubrutinibEXPERIMENTALParticipants in Cohort 2 include relapsed CLL participants who have directly progressed on zanubrutinib after a confirmed response (PR or better lasting 6 months or longer). In Part A, participants will receive one of two doses of emavusertib BID and an approved dose of zanubrutinib per label. In Part B, additional participants will be enrolled in an expansion if pre-defined criteria for Part A are met. Participants will receive one of two doses of emavusertib BID and an approved dose of zanubrutinib per label.
Dose Escalation Dose Level 0 (starting dose): Emavusertib + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin + DurvalumabEXPERIMENTAL* Treatment will be administered on a 21-day cycle. * Emavusertib will be self-administered at the assigned dose by mouth twice per day at approximately 12-hour intervals. * Cisplatin and gemcitabine will be administered intravenously on Days 1 and 8 for up to 8 total cycles as per standard of care. Up to 2 cycles of gemcitabine and cisplatin, with or without durvalumab, may be given off protocol prior to enrollment; therefore some patients may receive only 6 or 7 cycles of gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab in combination with emavusertib on study. Durvalumab will be administered IV on Day 1 of each cycle. Durvalumab will continue in combination with emavusertib as maintenance therapy starting with Cycle 9 (or earlier, if patient discontinues cisplatin and gemcitabine prior to Cycle 9).
Dose Escalation Dose Level -1: Emavusertib + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin + DurvalumabEXPERIMENTAL* Treatment will be administered on a 21-day cycle. * Emavusertib will be self-administered at the assigned dose by mouth twice per day at approximately 12-hour intervals. * Cisplatin and gemcitabine will be administered intravenously on Days 1 and 8 for up to 8 total cycles as per standard of care. Up to 2 cycles of gemcitabine and cisplatin, with or without durvalumab, may be given off protocol prior to enrollment; therefore some patients may receive only 6 or 7 cycles of gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab in combination with emavusertib on study. Durvalumab will be administered IV on Day 1 of each cycle. Durvalumab will continue in combination with emavusertib as maintenance therapy starting with Cycle 9 (or earlier, if patient discontinues cisplatin and gemcitabine prior to Cycle 9).
Dose Expansion: Emavusertib + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin + DurvalumabEXPERIMENTAL* Treatment will be administered on a 21-day cycle. * Emavusertib will be self-administered at the assigned dose by mouth twice per day at approximately 12-hour intervals. * Cisplatin and gemcitabine will be administered intravenously on Days 1 and 8 for up to 8 total cycles as per standard of care. Up to 2 cycles of gemcitabine and cisplatin, with or without durvalumab, may be given off protocol prior to enrollment; therefore some patients may receive only 6 or 7 cycles of gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab in combination with emavusertib on study. Durvalumab will be administered IV on Day 1 of each cycle. Durvalumab will continue in combination with emavusertib as maintenance therapy starting with Cycle 9 (or earlier, if patient discontinues cisplatin and gemcitabine prior to Cycle 9).
Emavusertib (CA-4948) dose escalationEXPERIMENTALPart A1: Dose-level cohorts with up to approximately 6 participants each will be used to define the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) for emavusertib.
Emavusertib (CA-4948) and ibrutinib dose escalationEXPERIMENTALPart A2: Evaluate escalating dose levels of oral emavusertib in combination with 560 mg QD or 420 mg QD of oral ibrutinib. The starting dose of emavusertib to be used in combination will be 200 mg BID. It is anticipated that 12 to 20 participants at a potential dose level will be required to establish optimal combination dosing.
Emavusertib (CA-4948) and ibrutinib dose expansionEXPERIMENTALIn two Expansion Cohorts (Part B), emavusertib in combination with ibrutinib will be administered in participants with R/R PCNSL who have progressed on a BTKi. In Cohort 1, emavusertib 100 mg BID will be administered with ibrutinib 560 mg QD consecutively in 28-day treatment cycles. In Cohort 2, emavusertib 200 mg BID will be administered with ibrutinib 560 mg QD consecutively in 28-day treatment cycles.
Emavusertib (CA-4948) and ibrutinibEXPERIMENTALIn this part of the study (Part C), eligible second-line participants with R/R PCNSL who are naïve to BTKi treatment will receive 1 of 3 treatment arms: (1) emavusertib 200 mg BID, (2) ibrutinib 560 mg QD, or (3) emavusertib 200 mg BID in combination with ibrutinib 560 mg QD. Treatments will be administered continuously in 28-day treatment cycles.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
EmavusertibDRUGOral tablets
ZanubrutinibDRUGOral capsules
GemcitabineDRUGStandard of care.
CisplatinDRUGStandard of care.
DurvalumabBIOLOGICALStandard of care.
IbrutinibDRUGIbrutinib will be provided as a tablet or capsule dosage form to be taken QD.
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites11

Inclusion Criteria (All Parts): 1. Males and females ≥ 18 years of age. 2. Life expectancy of ≥ 3 months. 3. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status of 0, 1, or 2. 4. Histopathologically confirmed diagnosis of CLL (medical record is acceptable), as per the World Health Organization 20...

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