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retifanlimab

Phase 3

Gastric Cancer | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |MacroGenics, Inc.|Trials Updated: Jun 8, 2025

retifanlimab development status

Highest phase Phase 3 run by Incyte Corporation (NCT04472429)
Phase scored for MGNXPhase 2
Registered trials 52 across 22 sponsors since Mar 2015

retifanlimab target and mechanism

Molecular targetPDCD1
Target classAntagonist
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as MGA012, INCMGA00012

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment82

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

retifanlimab clinical trials

retifanlimab · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT04082364Combination Margetuximab, Retifanlimab, Tebotelimab, and Chemotherapy Phase 2/3 Trial in HER2+ Gastric/GEJ CancerGastric Cancer
COMPLETED82 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Combination Margetuximab, Retifanlimab, Tebotelimab, and Chemotherapy Phase 2/3 Trial in HER2+ Gastric/GEJ Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Adverse Events of Margetuximab Plus Retifanlimab in Cohort A, as Assessed by CTCAE v5.0
Throughout the study, an average of 11 months.

Evaluation of adverse events and serious adverse events (Cohort A)

Objective Response Rate (ORR) for Non-microsatellite Instability-high (Non-MSI-H) Participants (Cohort A) Using Investigator-assessed Radiology Reviews
Throughout the study, an average of 11 months.

Percent of non MSI-H participants with best overall response of complete response (CR) plus partial response (PR) per RECIST 1.1 (Cohorts A ) based on investigator assessment. CR is defined as the disappearance of all target and non-target lesions with no new lesions appearing PR is defined as \>= to a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest dimensions of target lesions, non-progression of non- target lesions, with no new lesions appearing. CR + PR = ORR

Secondary Endpoints

Median Progression-free Survival Using Investigator-assessed Radiology Reviews in Cohort A
Throughout the study, an average of 11 months.
Median Duration of Response in Cohort A Using Investigator-assessed Radiology Reviews
Throughout the study, an average of 11 months.
Disease Control Rate
Throughout the study, an average of 11 months.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Chemotherapy-free armEXPERIMENTALmargetuximab plus retifanlimab
Margetuximab, retifanlimab, and chemotherapy armEXPERIMENTALmargetuximab plus retifanlimab plus investigator choice of chemotherapy options. Chemotherapy options: capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) or modified 5-FU, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin regimen 6 (mFOLFOX-6)
Margetuximab, tebotelimab and chemotherapy armEXPERIMENTALmargetuximab plus tebotelimab plus investigator choice of chemotherapy options. Chemotherapy options: capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) or modified 5-FU, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin regimen 6 (mFOLFOX-6)
Margetuximab and chemotherapy armEXPERIMENTALmargetuximab plus investigator choice of chemotherapy options. Chemotherapy options: capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) or modified 5-FU, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin regimen 6 (mFOLFOX-6)
Trastuzumab and chemotherapy armACTIVE_COMPARATORTrastuzumab plus investigator choice of chemotherapy options. Chemotherapy options: capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) or modified 5-FU, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin regimen 6 (mFOLFOX-6)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
margetuximabBIOLOGICALmargetuximab: Fc-modified anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody: 15 mg/kg IV, Day1 of each 3-week cycle
RetifanlimabBIOLOGICALRetifanlimab: anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor 375 mg IV, Day 1 of each 3-week cycle.
TebotelimabBIOLOGICALTebotelimab: anti PD-1, anti-LAG3 bispecific DART (R) molecule 600 mg IV, Day 1 of each 3-week cycle.
TrastuzumabBIOLOGICALAnti-HER2 monoclonal antibody 8 mg/kg loading dose and then 6 mg/kg administered IV on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
ChemotherapyOTHERInvestigator choice of 1 of 2 chemotherapy regimens: XELOX or mFOLFOX6 Chemotherapy XELOX chemotherapy Capecitabine: 1000 mg/m2 as oral capsules twice a day Days 1-14 of each cycle, Oxaliplatin: 130 mg/m2 of Day 1 of each 3-week cycle as IV infusion mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy: Leucovorin: 400 mg/m2 every 2 weeks as IV infusion, 5-FU bolus: 400 mg/m2 every 2 weeks as IV infusion, 5-FU continuous infusion: 2400 mg/m2 every 2 weeks as a 46 hr infusion, Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m2 every 2 weeks as IV infusion.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites73

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of previously untreated locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2+ GC or GEJ adenocarcinoma 1. Prior systemic perioperative treatment is allowed; however the participants must have had a disease-free interval of at least 6 month...

Countries:United StatesChinaGermanyItalyPolandSingaporeSouth KoreaTaiwanUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about retifanlimab

What is retifanlimab used for?

Retifanlimab is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied for gastric cancer, including gastroesophageal junction cancer and HER2-positive gastric cancer. It is being developed by MacroGenics, Inc. as a potential treatment in oncology. It has not been approved for commercial use and remains in clinical development.

What does retifanlimab target?

Retifanlimab targets PDCD1, also known as PD-1, a checkpoint receptor on immune cells. It acts as an antagonist, blocking this target to interfere with PD-1 mediated signaling. This mechanism is intended to support immune activity against tumor cells in gastric cancer.

Who makes retifanlimab?

Retifanlimab is being developed by MacroGenics, Inc., which trades under the ticker MGNX. The company is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating the antibody in gastric cancer and related gastroesophageal junction cancer settings.

What phase is retifanlimab in?

Retifanlimab is in Phase 2 development for gastric cancer. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by the FDA. The clinical program includes one completed trial, and no active trials are currently listed for this asset.

What clinical trials is retifanlimab in?

Retifanlimab was evaluated in the Phase 2/3 trial NCT04082364, which studied a combination of margetuximab, retifanlimab, tebotelimab, and chemotherapy in HER2-positive gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer. The trial enrolled 82 participants, was randomized and actively controlled, and has completed.

Was retifanlimab studied in biomarker-selected patients?

Yes. The retifanlimab gastric cancer trial NCT04082364 was biomarker selected, enrolling patients with HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study was randomized and active controlled, enrolled 82 participants aged 18 years and older, and included sites across the United States, China, Germany, Italy, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.