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KFA115

Phase 1

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Oct 20, 2026

KFA115 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Sep 2022

KFA115 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as NVP-KFA115

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment126

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

KFA115 clinical trials

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 Sites18

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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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWOct 20, 2026NCT05544929primaryCompletionDate: changed
LOWOct 20, 2026NCT05544929primaryCompletionDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about KFA115

What is KFA115?

KFA115 is an investigational small molecule being developed by Novartis AG for the treatment of advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer. It is a Phase 1 clinical-stage agent and has not been approved by the FDA. It is being studied both as a single agent and in combination with pembrolizumab.

What is KFA115 used for in non-small cell lung cancer?

KFA115 is being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and other select solid tumors. It is an investigational therapy and is not approved for any indication. The study is enrolling adults aged 18 years and older with biomarker-selected cancers.

Who is developing KFA115?

KFA115 is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NVS. Novartis is the sponsor of the ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating KFA115 in multiple advanced cancer types.

What phase is KFA115 in?

KFA115 is in Phase 1 clinical development. The only registered trial is a Phase 1 study that is currently active but not recruiting. KFA115 has not received FDA approval and remains an investigational agent.

What clinical trials is KFA115 in?

KFA115 is being studied in one clinical trial, NCT05544929, titled "A Study of Safety and Efficacy of KFA115 Alone and in Combo With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Select Advanced Cancers." The trial is active but not recruiting and has an estimated enrollment of 126 participants across multiple countries.

Is KFA115 biomarker-selected?

Yes, the Phase 1 trial NCT05544929 for KFA115 is biomarker-selected, meaning participants are chosen based on specific molecular characteristics of their tumors. The study enrolls patients with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, cutaneous melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and others.