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FGF401

Phase 1

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Oct 21, 2024

FGF401 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Dec 2014

FGF401 target and mechanism

Molecular targetFGFR4
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment172

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

FGF401 clinical trials

FGF401 · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT02325739FGF401 in HCC and Solid Tumors Characterized by Positive FGFR4 and KLB ExpressionHepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
COMPLETED172 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
FGF401 in HCC and Solid Tumors Characterized by Positive FGFR4 and KLB Expression
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT): Phase I Only
Cycle 1 (C1) (21 days) for FGF401 single agent, Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (C2) (42 days) for FGF401 and PDR001 combination

A dose-limiting toxicity was defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value assessed as unrelated to disease, disease progression, inter-current illness, or concomitant medications that occurred within the evaluation period of DLTs and met any of the criteria listed. The estimation of the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of the treatment was based upon the estimation of the probability of DLT during the evaluation period for subjects in the dose determining set (DDS). A subject with multiple occurrences of a DLT under one treatment is counted only once in the AE category for that treatment. A subject with multiple DLTs within a primary system organ class is counted only once in the total row.

Time to Progression (TTP): Group 1 & Group 2 (Phase II Only)
approx. 4.5 years

TTP is defined as the date of start treatment to the date of event defined as the first documented progression or death due to underlying cancer. Method used was Kaplan-Meier analysis. Group 1: HCC subjects form Asian countries; Group 2: HCC subjects form non-Asian countries

Overall Response Rate (ORR) Based on Local Assessment: Group 3 (Phase II Only)
approx. 4.5 years

ORR is defined as the percentage of patients with a best overall response of CR or PR (RECIST v1.1). FGF401 single agent-Phase II part - Group 3 (non-HCC, other solid tumors).

Secondary Endpoints

Best Overall Response (BOR) by Investigator Assessment: Phase I and Phase II
approx. 4.5 years
Overall Response Rate (ORR) by Investigator Assessment Phase I and FGF401 Single Agent Phase II Groups 1 & 2
approx. 4.5 years
Disease Control Rate (DCR) by Local Investigator Assessment Phase I and FGF401 Single Agent Phase II Groups 1, 2 & 3
approx. 4.5 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Phase I: FGF401 50 mg fastedEXPERIMENTALParticipants received single agent FGF401 50 mg while fasted
Phase I: FGF401 80 mg fastedEXPERIMENTALParticipants received single agent FGF401 80 mg while fasted
Phase I: FGF401 80 mg fedEXPERIMENTALParticipants received single agent FGF401 80 mg while fed
Phase I: FGF401 120 mg fastedEXPERIMENTALParticipants received single agent FGF401 120 mg while fasted
Phase I: FGF401 120 mg fedEXPERIMENTALParticipants received single agent FGF401 120 mg while fed
Phase I: FGF401 150 mg fastedEXPERIMENTALParticipants received single agent FGF401 150 mg while fasted
Phase I: FGF401 80 mg + PDR001 300 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received FGF401 80 mg in combination with PDR001 300 mg while fasted
Phase I: FGF401 120 mg + PDR001 300 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received FGF401 120 mg in combination with PDR001 300 mg while fasted
Phase II: Group 1 - FGF401 120 mg QDEXPERIMENTALGroup 1 was comprised of HCC participants from Asian countries who received single agent FGF401 120 mg QD while fasted
Phase II: Group 2 - FGF401 120 mg QDEXPERIMENTALGroup 2 was comprised of HCC participants from non-Asian countries who took single agent FGF401 120 mg QD while fasted
Phase II: Group 3 - FGF401 120 mg QDEXPERIMENTALGroup 3 was comprised of participants with other solid malignancies regardless of geography who took single agent FGF401 120 mg QD while fasted

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
FGF401DRUGFGF401 is a FGFR4 inhibitor.
PDR001BIOLOGICALPDR001 is a humanized anti-PD1 IgG4 antibody that blocks the binding of PD-L1 and PD-L2
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites27

Inclusion Criteria: 1. ECOG Performance Status ≤ 1 2. Presence of at least one measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.1. c-i) FGF401 single agent-Phase I and Phase II, Group 3: Patients with HCC or advanced solid tumors, who have progressed despite standard therapy or are intolerant of standard t...

Countries:United StatesChinaFranceGermanyHong KongItalyJapanSingaporeSouth KoreaSpainTaiwan
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Frequently asked questions about FGF401

What is FGF401 used for?

FGF401 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancer. It has also been evaluated in other solid tumors characterized by FGFR4 and KLB expression. FGF401 is not approved for any indication and remains in clinical development.

What does FGF401 target?

FGF401 targets FGFR4, a receptor tyrosine kinase. It is an FGFR4 inhibitor, meaning it is designed to block signaling through this receptor. FGFR4 signaling has been studied in liver cancer biology, and FGF401 was developed to selectively inhibit this target in tumors expressing FGFR4 and the co-receptor KLB.

Who is developing FGF401?

FGF401 is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NVS. Novartis sponsored the clinical trial evaluating FGF401 in hepatocellular carcinoma and other solid tumors characterized by FGFR4 and KLB expression.

What phase is FGF401 in?

FGF401 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has not received FDA approval and is investigational. The Phase 1 trial evaluating FGF401 in hepatocellular carcinoma and solid tumors has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed for this asset.

What clinical trials is FGF401 in?

FGF401 has been studied in one clinical trial, NCT02325739, titled "FGF401 in HCC and Solid Tumors Characterized by Positive FGFR4 and KLB Expression." This completed Phase 1 trial enrolled 172 participants across the United States, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, and Taiwan.