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HCW9218

Phase 1

Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma | Small molecule | Oncology |ImmunityBio, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 15, 2026

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Trial Design

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment21

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

HCW9218 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT05304936HCW9218 for Advanced Pancreatic CancerAdvanced Pancreatic Carcinoma
COMPLETED21 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
HCW9218 for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Occurrence of Adverse Events and Treatment-Related Adverse Events
12 Months

Evaluate the safety profile (as outlined by incidence of adverse events (AEs) based on CTCAE v5) of HCW9218 monotherapy in subjects with advanced/metastatic pancreatic cancer who have progressed on or are intolerant of standard first-line therapy

Determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)
12 Months

Determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and designate the recommended Phase 2 dose level (RP2D) for Phase 2 study of HCW9218 in HCW9218-treated subjects

Secondary Endpoints

Objective Response Rate (ORR)
12 Months
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
12 Months
Overall Survival (OS)
12 Months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
HCW9218EXPERIMENTALExperimental Arm: HCW9218

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
HCW9218DRUGBifunctional TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor Beta) antagonist/IL-15 (Interleukin-15) protein complex
Gemcitabine (GEM)DRUGGemcitabine is administered as a combination chemotherapy regimen for the treatment of advanced/metastatic pancreatic cancer in accordance with standard-of-care dosing and schedule per protocol
Nab-paclitaxelDRUGNab-paclitaxel is administered as a combination chemotherapy regimen for the treatment of advanced/metastatic pancreatic cancer in accordance with standard-of-care dosing and schedule per protocol
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites5

Inclusion Criteria Subjects must meet all of the following criteria for inclusion in the study (to be verified by Sponsor prior to subject enrollment): 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed unresectable, advanced/metastatic disease pancreatic cancer that has progressed on standard first-lin...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about HCW9218

What is HCW9218 used for?

HCW9218 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of advanced pancreatic carcinoma. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being evaluated in patients with this advanced form of pancreatic cancer.

Who makes HCW9218?

HCW9218 is being developed by ImmunityBio, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol IBRX. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this investigational small molecule in patients with advanced pancreatic carcinoma.

What phase is HCW9218 in?

HCW9218 is in Phase 1 clinical development. A Phase 1 trial has been completed, which enrolled 21 patients with advanced pancreatic carcinoma. The drug remains investigational and is not yet approved for any use. Further clinical studies would be needed to establish its safety and effectiveness.

What clinical trials is HCW9218 in?

HCW9218 has one completed clinical trial registered under NCT05304936, titled "HCW9218 for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer." This Phase 1 study enrolled 21 participants in the United States with advanced pancreatic carcinoma. The trial was not randomized, double-blind, or controlled, and did not use biomarker selection.

Is HCW9218 FDA approved?

HCW9218 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 1 clinical development for advanced pancreatic carcinoma. A Phase 1 trial has been completed, but the drug has not received marketing approval from the FDA or any other regulatory authority.