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LGK974

Phase 1

Pancreatic Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Jun 13, 2025

LGK974 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 2 across 2 sponsors since May 2011

LGK974 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as WNT974

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment185

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

LGK974 clinical trials

LGK974 · 1 trial · 8 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT01351103A Study of LGK974 in Patients With Malignancies Dependent on Wnt LigandsPancreatic Cancer
COMPLETED185 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study of LGK974 in Patients With Malignancies Dependent on Wnt Ligands
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Incidence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) during the first cycle of LGK974 treatment and during the first 2 cycles of LGK974 in combination with PDR001
28 days (LGK974 single agent) and 56 days (LGK974 in combination with PDR001)

DLT is defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value that is assessed by the investigator as unrelated to disease, disease progression, intercurrent illness, or concomitant medications and that meets the criteria defined in the study protocol. The objective was to determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) or Recommended Dose for Expansion (RDE) of LGK974 as a single agent and in combination with PDR001 when administered orally to adult patients with malignancies dependent on Wnt ligands.

Secondary Endpoints

Type and category of study drug related adverse events (AE)
61 months
Absorption and plasma concentrations of LGK974
61 months
PD related to the Wnt pathway
61 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
LGK974EXPERIMENTALLGK974
LGK974 in combination with PDR001EXPERIMENTALLGK in combination with PDR001

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LGK974DRUG -
PDR001BIOLOGICAL -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites20

Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic cancer that has progressed despite standard therapy or for which no effective standard therapy exists and histological confirmation of one of the following diseases indicated below: Single Agent Dose escalation part:documented B-RAF m...

Countries:United StatesCanadaFranceGermanyItalyNetherlandsSpain
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Frequently asked questions about LGK974

What is LGK974 used for?

LGK974 is an investigational small molecule being studied in pancreatic cancer and other malignancies that depend on Wnt ligands. It has been evaluated in a Phase 1 trial that enrolled patients with pancreatic cancer, BRAF mutant colorectal cancer, melanoma, triple negative breast cancer, and several squamous cell cancers.

What does LGK974 target?

LGK974 targets malignancies dependent on Wnt ligands. The Phase 1 study was designed to evaluate LGK974 in patients whose tumors are driven by Wnt ligand signaling, and the trial included biomarker-selected patients.

Who is developing LGK974?

LGK974 is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. Novartis sponsored the Phase 1 clinical trial of LGK974 in patients with malignancies dependent on Wnt ligands.

What phase is LGK974 in?

LGK974 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed for LGK974.

What clinical trials is LGK974 in?

LGK974 has been studied in one Phase 1 clinical trial, NCT01351103, titled A Study of LGK974 in Patients With Malignancies Dependent on Wnt Ligands. The trial enrolled 185 patients across the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain, and it is now completed.