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KFA115

Phase 1

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jan 6, 2026

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment126

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

KFA115 · 1 trial · 12 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT05544929A Study of Safety and Efficacy of KFA115 Alone and in Combo With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Select Advanced CancersCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING126 Analytics
PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study of Safety and Efficacy of KFA115 Alone and in Combo With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Select Advanced Cancers
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Incidence and severity of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) during the DLT evaluation period of single-agent KFA115 (dose escalation only)
28 days

A DLT is defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value that occurs during the DLT evaluation period where the relationship to study treatment cannot be ruled out, and is not primarily related to disease, disease progression, intercurrent illness, or concomitant medications and meets the criteria defined in the study protocol

Incidence and severity of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) during the DLT evaluation period of KFA115 in combination with pembrolizumab (dose escalation only)
28 days

A DLT is defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value that occurs during the DLT evaluation period where the relationship to study treatment cannot be ruled out, and is not primarily related to disease, disease progression, intercurrent illness, or concomitant medications and meets the criteria defined in the study protocol

Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
35 months

Incidence and severity of adverse events and serious adverse events, including changes in laboratory values, vital signs, and electrocardiograms qualifying and reported as AEs

Frequency of dose interruptions, reductions
35 months

Number of dose interruptions of KFA115 and pembrolizumab, and number of dose reductions of KFA115

Dose intensity
35 months

Dose intensity of KFA115 and pembrolizumab is defined as the ratio of actual cumulative dose received and actual duration of exposure

Secondary Endpoints

Best overall response (BOR) per RECIST v1.1
35 months
Progression free survival (PFS) per RECIST v1.1
35 months
Duration of response (DOR) per RECIST v1.1
35 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Single-agent KFA115EXPERIMENTALKFA115 monotherapy
KFA115 run-in (1 cycle) + pembrolizumabEXPERIMENTAL1-cycle KFA115 run-in followed by addition of pembrolizumab
KFA115 + pembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALKFA115 + pembrolizumab combination given concurrently

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
KFA115DRUGImmunomodulatory agent
pembrolizumabDRUGAnti-PD-1 antibody
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites19

Inclusion Criteria: * Non-small cell lung cancer with historic PD-L1 ≥ 1%, as determined locally using a clinically accepted assay. Patients must have experienced benefit from previous anti-PD(L)1-containing therapy for at least 4 months based on investigator-assessed disease stability or response ...

Countries:United StatesCanadaChinaFranceGermanyHong KongItalyJapanSingaporeSouth KoreaSpainTaiwan
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Frequently asked questions about KFA115

What is KFA115 used for?

KFA115 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of advanced cancers, including non-small-cell lung carcinoma, cutaneous melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, ovarian epithelial carcinoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, thymic carcinoma, anal cancer, mesothelioma, esophagogastric cancer, high microsatellite instability colorectal carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, and triple negative breast neoplasms.

Who makes KFA115?

KFA115 is being developed by Novartis AG, a global pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical development.

What phase is KFA115 in?

KFA115 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 1 study is currently active but not recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is KFA115 in?

KFA115 is being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial with the identifier NCT05544929. The study is assessing the safety and efficacy of KFA115 alone and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with select advanced cancers. The trial is active but not recruiting and has a target enrollment of 126 participants.

Is KFA115 being studied in combination with other drugs?

Yes, KFA115 is being studied both alone and in combination with pembrolizumab in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these treatment approaches in patients with various advanced solid tumors.

Where is the KFA115 clinical trial being conducted?

The KFA115 Phase 1 clinical trial is being conducted across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, and Taiwan. The study enrolls adults aged 18 years and older.