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PD-L1 t-haNK

Phase 2

Head and Neck Cancer | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |ImmunityBio, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
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Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
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Trial Design
CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment25
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (1)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT06239220PD-L1 t-haNK, NAI IL-15sa and Cetuximab for Recurrent, Metastatic HNSCCPHASE2 RECRUITING 25Feb 16, 2024Jan 31, 2027Feb 27, 20262 United States
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Disease will be evaluated through imaging every 2 cycles on day 1 and 15 (each cycle is 28 days) and through study completion (an average of 1 year). ORR expected to be observed up to 1 year.

The objective response rate (ORR) was defined as the proportion of participants achieving complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on RECISTv1.1 criteria.

Secondary Endpoints
Grade 3-5 Treatment-related Toxicity Rate
AE evaluated on treatment at day 1 and 15 on each cycle and up to 30 days after coming off study treatments. Median treatment duration for this study cohort was 18 months (range T1- T2).
Median Duration of Response (DOR)
Disease will be evaluated through imaging every 2 cycles on day 1 and 15 (each cycle is 28 days) and through study completion (an average of 1 year). In long-term follow-up, disease reported every 3-4 months, up to 3 years.
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Disease will be evaluated through imaging every 2 cycles on day 1 and 15 (a cycle is 28 days) and through study completion (an average of 1 year. In long-term follow-up, disease reported every 3-4 months, up to 3 years.
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
Dose Level 0: PD-L1 t-haNK + NAI + CetuximabEXPERIMENTALDose level modifications of PD-L1 t-haNK and NAI due to toxicities will follow protocol specifications, starting at Dose Level 0 and de-escalating to Dose Level -1. Participants will complete: * Baseline visit. * Imaging scans every 8 weeks while on study. * Cycle 1 through End of Treatment: --Days 1 and 15 of 28 day cycle in the following order: Predetermined dose of PD-L1 t-haNK 1x daily, predetermined dose of NAI 1x daily, and predetermined dose of Cetuximab 1x daily. * End of Treatment visit with assessments. * Follow up: follow up every 3-4 months for up to 3 years after end of treatment. Longer-term follow-up every 6-12 months for up to 15 years.
Dose Level -1: PD-L1 t-haNK + NAI + CetuximabEXPERIMENTALDose level modifications of PD-L1 t-haNK and NAI due to toxicities will follow protocol specifications. Participants will complete: * Baseline visit. * Imaging scans every 8 weeks while on study. * Cycle 1 through End of Treatment: --Days 1 and 15 of 28 day cycle in the following order: Predetermined dose of PD-L1 t-haNK 1x daily, predetermined dose of NAI 1x daily, and predetermined dose of Cetuximab 1x daily. * End of Treatment visit with assessments. * Follow up: follow up every 3-4 months for up to 3 years after end of treatment. Longer-term follow-up every 6-12 months for up to 15 years.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
PD-L1 t-haNKBIOLOGICALAllogeneic, stable, clonal natural killer cell line product, via intravenous infusion (into the vein) per protocol.
CetuximabDRUGEpidermal growth factor receptor, via intravenous (into the vein) infusion per institutional standard of care.
NAIBIOLOGICALRecombinant human superagonist, via subcutaneous injection (under the skin) per protocol.
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have an existing histologically confirmed diagnosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with evidence of recurrent, metastatic (R/M) or locoregionally advanced, incurable or unresectable disease from any mucosal subsite including oral cavity, oro...

Countries:United States
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Competitive Landscape -Head and Neck Cancer 156 trials
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Coherus Oncology, Inc.CHRS4PHASE2Toripalimab, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Paclitaxel, Docetaxel
ALX Oncology Holdings, Inc.ALXO3PHASE2evorpacept, pembrolizumab, Cisplatin/Carboplatin; 5FU, ALX2004
ImmunityBio IncIBRX2PHASE2N-803 + Pembrolizumab, PD-L1 t-haNK, Cetuximab, NAI
Summit Therapeutics IncSMMT2PHASE3Ivonescimab /kg, Ligufalimab, Pembrolizumab, Ivonescimab
IO Biotech, Inc.IOBT1PHASE2IO102-IO103, Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)
LOWMay 26, 2026NCT06239220primaryCompletionDate: changed
LOWMay 24, 2026NCT06239220studyFirstPostDate: changed