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Interleukin-15 Superagonist

Phase 1

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck | Small molecule | Oncology |ImmunityBio, Inc.|Trials Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Interleukin-15 Superagonist target and mechanism

Molecular targetIL2RG, IL2RB, IL15RA
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Interleukin-15 Superagonist (N-803)

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment11

FDA Designations

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Interleukin-15 Superagonist clinical trials

Interleukin-15 Superagonist · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT04290546CIML NK Cell in Head & Neck CancerSquamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
COMPLETED11 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
CIML NK Cell in Head & Neck Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Rate of Dose Limiting Toxicity
first dose of study treatment up to 100 days

All patients receiving any dose of study treatment will be evaluated for safety. DLTs overall and by dose level will be reported as proportions with 90% exact binomial confidence intervals.

Secondary Endpoints

objective response rate (ORR)
12 weeks
complete response (CR) rate
12 weeks
disease-free survival (DFS)
1 year
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort I without Ipilimumab Lead inEXPERIMENTALHaploidentical donor derived CIML NK cell infusion with subcutaneous N-803 for eligible patients with platinum-refractory and immune checkpoint blockade-refractory, advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (Cohort 1) * CIML NK cell infusion (Dose 0 or -1) infused on Day 0. * Interleukin-15 Superagonist dosed at 15 mcg/kg subcutaneously every 21 days for 4 total doses (a cycle being every 21-days, so 4 cycles).
Cohort 2 with Ipilimumab Lead InEXPERIMENTALCohort 2 treated with an ipilimumab lead-in prior to CIML NK cell infusion after safety is established with the NK cell and N-803 treatments alone. * Participants in the ipilimumab subgroup (Cohort 2) will receive a single dose of lead-in ipilimumab via iv per protocol determined dose followed by lymphodepleting chemotherapy on Day -6 for a total of 5-days, prior to receiving CIML NK cell infusion. * CIML NK cell infusion-Highest Dosed per cohort 1, infused on day 0 * Interleukin-15 Superagonist (N-803) Administration \-- dosed at 15 mcg/kg subcutaneously every 21 days for 4 total doses (a cycle being every 21-days, so 4 cycles). * Cohort 2 will receive the highest number of CIML NK cells that is still considered safe and ipilimumab.
Cohort 3 with Cetuximab InfusionsEXPERIMENTALCohort 3 treated with CIML NK cell infusion after safety is established with the NK cell and N-803 treatments alone, followed by cetuximab infusions. * \- Participants in cetuximab subgroup (Cohort 3) will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy on Day -6 for a total of 5-days, prior to receiving CIML NK cell infusion. * CIML NK cell infusion-Highest Dosed per cohort 1, infused on day 0 * Interleukin-15 Superagonist (N-803) Administration \-- dosed at 15 mcg/kg subcutaneously every 21 days for 4 total doses (a cycle being every 21-days, so 4 cycles). * Cetuximab Administration --dosed at 500mg/m2 IV over 120 minutes for the first dose, then over 60 minutes for subsequent doses. This will be infused every 14 days for 8 doses started on day +15. * Cohort 3 will receive the highest number of CIML NK cells that is still considered safe and ipilimumab.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Interleukin-15 Superagonist (N-803)DRUG\-- Starting the day after (Cycle 1, Day +1) CIML NK-enriched cell infusion, at least 12 hours after CIML NK cell infusion is completed and up to 48 hours after CIML NK cell infusion, each participant will receive N-803 dosed at 15 mcg/kg subcutaneously every 21 days for 4 total doses (a cycle being every 21-days, so 4 cycles). N-803 dosed at 15 mcg/kg subcutaneously every 21 days for 4 total doses (a cycle being every 21-days, so 4 cycles) for cohorts 1 and 2, and 6 total doses in cohort 3. The dose should be calculated based on body weight at study entry, and recalculated only if greater than 10% change in weight.
CIML NK cell InfusionBIOLOGICAL(Dose 0 or -1) infused on Day 0
IpilimumabDRUGsingle dose of lead-in ipilimumab via iv per protocol determined dose
CetuximabDRUGStarting day +15, every 14 days for 8 total doses via IV per protocol
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed, recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head neck (including oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinuses) or salivary gland carcinoma (including adenoid cystic carcinoma and non-adenoid cystic carcin...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Interleukin-15 Superagonist

What is Interleukin-15 Superagonist used for?

Interleukin-15 Superagonist is being studied for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, including recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It is an oncology asset in clinical development and is not approved for any indication. The only recorded trial enrolled 11 patients with these head and neck cancer types in the United States.

What does Interleukin-15 Superagonist target?

Interleukin-15 Superagonist targets IL2RG, IL2RB, and IL15RA and acts as an agonist at those receptors. By activating this receptor complex, it is designed to stimulate immune cell signaling. The molecule is described as a small molecule agonist directed at the interleukin-15 receptor subunits.

Who is developing Interleukin-15 Superagonist?

Interleukin-15 Superagonist is being developed by ImmunityBio, Inc., which trades under the ticker IBRX. ImmunityBio is the sponsor associated with the clinical program for this agent in head and neck cancer.

What phase is Interleukin-15 Superagonist in?

Interleukin-15 Superagonist is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 1 trial in head and neck cancer has completed, and no active trials of this agent are currently listed.

What clinical trials is Interleukin-15 Superagonist in?

Interleukin-15 Superagonist has been evaluated in one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT04290546, titled CIML NK Cell in Head & Neck Cancer. That trial enrolled 11 participants in the United States, included adults 18 years and older of all sexes, and did not enroll healthy volunteers.

Is Interleukin-15 Superagonist the same as N-803?

Yes, Interleukin-15 Superagonist is also known as Interleukin-15 Superagonist (N-803). The two names refer to the same agent, so searches for N-803 in head and neck cancer point to this same ImmunityBio program.