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DKY709

Phase 1

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Oct 19, 2026

DKY709 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Mar 2019

Success Probability

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment98

FDA Designations

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DKY709 clinical trials

DKY709 · 1 trial · 5 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT03891953Study of Safety and Efficacy of DKY709 Alone or in Combination With PDR001 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors.Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
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PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Study of Safety and Efficacy of DKY709 Alone or in Combination With PDR001 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors.
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Safety of DKY709 single agent treatment or DKY709 in combination with PDR001.
24 months

Incidence and severity of AEs and SAEs

incidence of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
1 Month

The incidence of DLTs during the first cycle of treatment with single agent DKY709 or the combination of DKY709 with PDR001.

Tolerability of DKY709 single agent treatment or DKY709 in combination with PDR001.
24 months

Incidence and severity of AEs and SAEs

Secondary Endpoints

AUC of DKY709 and PDR001
24 months
Cmax of DKY709 and PDR001
24 months
Tmax of DKY709 and PDR001
24 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
DKY709EXPERIMENTALDKY709 monotherapy
DKY709 + PDR001EXPERIMENTALCombination therapy with DKY709 and PDR001

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DKY709DRUGNovel immunomodulatory agent
PDR001DRUGPDR001 is a high-affinity, ligand-blocking, humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody directed against PD-1 that blocks the binding of PD-L1 and PD-L2
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study. 2. Patients must be ≥18 years of age at the time of informed consent form (ICF) signature. 3. Patients with advanced/metastatic cancer who have progressed despite having received standard therapy in...

Countries:United StatesGermanyHong KongJapanSpainTaiwan
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about DKY709

What is DKY709 used for?

DKY709 is an investigational small molecule being studied in adults with advanced solid tumors, including non-small-cell lung carcinoma, melanoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, microsatellite stable colorectal cancer, and triple negative breast cancer. It is not yet approved for any indication and remains in clinical development.

Who is developing DKY709?

DKY709 is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. Novartis is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating the compound in advanced solid tumors.

What phase is DKY709 in?

DKY709 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory authority for commercial use.

What clinical trials is DKY709 in?

DKY709 is being evaluated in a single Phase 1 trial, NCT03891953, titled a study of safety and efficacy of DKY709 alone or in combination with PDR001 in patients with advanced solid tumors. The trial is active but not recruiting, with an enrollment of 98 patients across the United States, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Spain, and Taiwan.

Is DKY709 biomarker selected?

Yes, the DKY709 Phase 1 trial NCT03891953 is biomarker selected, meaning enrollment is guided by specific biomarker criteria. The study is controlled and enrolls adults aged 18 years and older with advanced solid tumors.