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IO102-IO103

Phase 3

Metastatic Melanoma | Small molecule | Oncology |IO Biotech, Inc.|Trials Updated: Apr 8, 2026

IO102-IO103 development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Dec 2021

IO102-IO103 target and mechanism

Molecular targetPD-L1
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment579

FDA Designations

BREAKTHROUGH_THERAPY

IO102-IO103 clinical trials

IO102-IO103 · 5 trials · 12 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 3Phase 1 1
NCT05155254IO102-IO103 in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Alone in Advanced Melanoma (IOB-013 / KN-D18)Metastatic Melanoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING407 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
IO102-IO103 in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Alone in Advanced Melanoma (IOB-013 / KN-D18)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Approximately 3.5 years

PFS defined as the time from randomization to the first documented disease progression ((based on Independent Review Committee in accordance with RECIST v1.1) or death from any cause.

Clinical response according to IW-CLL
1 year

Progressive disease (PD), stable disease (SD), partial response (PR), complete response (CR) calculated on basis of changes in circulating lymphocytes and lymphnode/spleen/liver size according to criteria from the international working group on CLL (IW-CLL).

Major pathologic response
Observed in the resected tumor tissue after neoadjuvant treatment at surgery

Major pathologic response, defined as pathologic complete response (pCR) (0% residual viable tumor) or near pCR (≤10% residual viable tumor)

ORR
From date of informed consent until disease progression, death or withdrawal of consent whichever came first, assessed for up to 3 years.

Confirmed Objective Response Rate according to RECIST v1.1

Incidence of adverse events
Up to 30 days after last dose

Safety and toxicity will be evaluated according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 and pre-defined treatment-limiting toxicities.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Approximately 2.5 years
Overall survival (OS)
Approximately 5.5 years
Durable Objective response rate (DRR)
Approximately 3.5 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
IO102-IO103 + pembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALIO102-IO103 subcutaneous injections (85µg) every 3 weeks for a maximum 35 cycles (up to 2 years treatment). Additional dose given during the induction period on Day 8 of cycles 1 and 2. Each patient can be treated for a maximum of 37 administrations in total (up to 2 years treatment). Pembrolizumab 200 mg intravenously every 3 weeks for a maximum of 35 cycles.
pembrolizumabACTIVE_COMPARATORPembrolizumab 200 mg intravenously every 3 weeks for a maximum of 35 cycles (up to 2 years treatment).
VaccinationEXPERIMENTALUntreated CLL patients with unmutated IgHV gene with a cut of at maximum of 2 % mutations. According to guidelines from the European Research Initiative on CLL (ERIC).
Cohort A - MelanomaEXPERIMENTALCutaneous resectable Stage III melanoma. Neoadjuvant Treatment (3 cycles): Subcutaneous IO102-IO103 (IO102 85 μg and IO103 85 μg) and intravenous Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® 200mg Q3W. Post-surgery Treatment (15 cycles): Subcutaneous IO102-IO103 (IO102 85 μg and IO103 85 μg) and intravenous Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® 200mg Q3W.
Cohort B - SCCHNEXPERIMENTALStage III or IVA resectable locoregionally advanced Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) of the oral cavity, oropharynx (HPV-negative), hypopharynx, or larynx Neoadjuvant Treatment (2-3 cycles): Subcutaneous IO102-IO103 (IO102 85 μg and IO103 85 μg) and intravenous Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® 200mg Q3W Post-surgery Treatment (15 cycles): Subcutaneous IO102-IO103 (IO102 85 μg and IO103 85 μg) and intravenous Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® 200mg Q3W.
Cohort CEXPERIMENTALCutaneous resectable Stage III melanoma. Neoadjuvant Treatment (3 cycles): Subcutaneous IO102-IO103 (IO102 85 μg and IO103 85 μg) and intravenous Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® 200mg Q3W (Arm A) versus intravenous Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® 200mg Q3W alone (Arm B) Post-surgery Treatment (15 cycles): Subcutaneous IO102-IO103 (IO102 85 μg and IO103 85 μg) and intravenous Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® 200mg Q3W (Arm A) versus Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® 200mg Q3W alone (Arm B)
Arm A (NSCLC)EXPERIMENTALNSCLC patients (metastatic stage IV) treated with IO102-IO103 SC Q3W in combination with pembrolizumab IV 200mg Q3W
Arm B (SCCHN)EXPERIMENTALSCCHN patients (metastatic stage IV) treated with IO102-IO103 SC Q3W in combination with pembrolizumab IV 200mg Q3W
Arm C (mUBC)EXPERIMENTALmUBC patients (metastatic stage IV) treated with IO102-IO103 SC Q3W in combination with pembrolizumab IV 200mg Q3W
Treatment (IO102-IO103, pembrolizumab)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive PD-L1/IDO peptide vaccine SC and pembrolizumab IV on study. Patients also undergo CT and/or CT/PET and collection of blood samples throughout the trial.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
IO102-IO103DRUGIO102-IO103 comprises IDO peptide antigen (IO102) and PD-L1 peptide antigen (IO103) emulsified with adjuvant (Montanide ISA 51 VG) administered subcutaneously
PembrolizumabDRUGPembrolizumab administered intravenously
PD-L1, PD-L2 peptides with Montanide ISA51COMBINATION_PRODUCTPD-L1: 19 amino acid sequence from the PD-L1 protein; PD-L2: 21 amino acid sequence from the PD-L2 protein; The peptides are dissolved in dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) and mixed with Montanide.
Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA®DRUGPembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® administered intravenously
IO102-IO103 in combination with pembrolizumabDRUGThe experimental drug IO102-IO103 is for SC injection and consist of IDO and PD-L1 peptides
PD-L1/IDO Peptide VaccineBIOLOGICALGiven SC
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites112

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed stage III (unresectable) or stage IV melanoma, as per American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th edition guidelines not amenable to local therapy 2. Patients are treatment naive, that is, no previous systemic anticancer therapy for unrese...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumCzechiaDenmarkFranceGermanyHungaryIsraelItalyNetherlandsPolandSouth AfricaSpainTurkey (Türkiye)United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about IO102-IO103

What is IO102-IO103?

IO102-IO103 is an investigational immune-modulatory therapeutic being developed by IO Biotech, Inc. for several cancer types. It is studied in combination with pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) and targets PD-L1. It is not yet approved and remains in clinical development across melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer, and head and neck cancer studies.

What is IO102-IO103 used for?

IO102-IO103 is being studied for metastatic and unresectable melanoma, high risk non-muscle invasive bladder urothelial carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It is an investigational agent and is not approved for any indication.

What does IO102-IO103 target?

IO102-IO103 targets PD-L1. It is described as a PD-L1 and IDO peptide based immune-modulatory therapeutic, and it is administered with pembrolizumab, a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor, in the clinical programs. The combination approach is designed to stimulate immune responses against tumor cells expressing these targets.

Who makes IO102-IO103?

IO102-IO103 is developed by IO Biotech, Inc., which trades under the ticker IOBT. The company is running the clinical program, including studies combining IO102-IO103 with pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) in multiple tumor types.

What phase is IO102-IO103 in?

IO102-IO103 is in Phase 2 development overall, with individual studies spanning Phase 1 through Phase 3. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 3 study in advanced melanoma is active but not recruiting, while Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies are recruiting or completed.

What clinical trials is IO102-IO103 in?

IO102-IO103 has been studied in NCT05843448, a Phase 1 trial in BCG-unresponsive or intolerant non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; NCT05280314, a Phase 2 neoadjuvant and adjuvant trial in resectable melanoma and head and neck cancer; NCT05155254, a Phase 3 trial in advanced melanoma; and NCT05077709, a completed Phase 2 trial in metastatic NSCLC, SCCHN, or mUBC.