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NIS793

Phase 3

Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: May 19, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment511

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

NIS793 · 2 trials · 7 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 1 1
NCT04935359Study of Efficacy and Safety of NIS793 in Combination With Standard of Care (SOC) Chemotherapy in First-line Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) - daNIS-2Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
COMPLETED511 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Efficacy and Safety of NIS793 in Combination With Standard of Care (SOC) Chemotherapy in First-line Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) - daNIS-2
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Safety run-in Part: Percentage of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) During the First Cycle (4 Weeks) of Treatment.
Up to 4 weeks

A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) 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 first cycle (i.e., 28 days or 4 weeks) of the treatment with NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel. The National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse events (NCI CTCAE) version 5 was used for all grading.

Randomized Part: Overall Survival (OS)
From randomization up to death, assessed up to approximately 34 months

Overall Survival (OS) was defined as the time from date of randomization/start of treatment to date of death due to any cause. If a patient was not known to have died, survival was censored at the date of last known date patient alive.

Incidence of DLTs, AEs, SAEs and dose reductions / interruptions for NIS793
Up to 90 days after end of treatment
Incidence of DLTs, AEs, SAEs and dose reductions/interruptions for NIS793 in combination with PDR001
Up to 150 days after end of treatment

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to approximately 32 months
Percentage of Participants With Dose Interruptions and Dose Reductions of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Up to approximately 32 months
Dose Intensity of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Up to approximately 32 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Safety run-in part: NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received a combination of NIS793, Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel : * NIS793 at 2100 mg (Days 1 and 15) * Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) * Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment.
Randomized part (Arm A): NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received a combination of NIS793, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel: * NIS793 at 2100 mg (Days 1 and 15) assuming this was the confirmed RP3D in the safety run-in part or NIS793 at 2100 mg on Day 1 if dose level -1 was the confirmed RP3D in the safety run-in * Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) * Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment.
Randomized part (Arm B): Placebo plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel)PLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received a combination of placebo, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel: * Placebo for NIS793 (Days 1 and 15) * Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) * Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment.
NIS793EXPERIMENTAL -
NIS793 + PDR001EXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
NIS793DRUGConcentrate for solution infusion (Liquid in Vial)
Nab-paclitaxelDRUGPer locally approved formulation
GemcitabineDRUGPer locally approved formulation
PlaceboDRUGDextrose 5% in water (D5W) solution for infusion
PDR001DRUGAnti-PD-1 antibody tested on a Q3W regimen or alternative Q4W regimen.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites113

Key Inclusion Criteria: Applicable for both Safety run-in and Randomized part * Participants aged ≥18 years with histologically or cytologically confirmed (based on local assessment and per local guidelines) mPDAC eligible for treatment in the first line setting and not amenable for potentially cu...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumBrazilCanadaChinaCzechiaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIsraelItalyJapanNetherlandsNorwayRussiaSingaporeSlovakiaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTurkey (Türkiye)United KingdomAustriaHong Kong
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMJun 19, 2026NCT04935359TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMJun 19, 2026NCT04935359TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMJun 19, 2026NCT04935359TRIAL_REMOVED: changed

Frequently asked questions about NIS793

What is NIS793 used for?

NIS793 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of breast cancer and metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. It is being developed by Novartis AG. The drug is currently in clinical development, with studies conducted in patients with advanced malignancies, including these cancer types.

What does NIS793 target?

NIS793 is a small molecule developed by Novartis AG. While the specific molecular target is not disclosed in the available information, it is being investigated for its potential in oncology. The drug is studied in combination with other therapies for advanced malignancies, including breast cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Who makes NIS793?

NIS793 is developed by Novartis AG, a global healthcare company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of various cancers, including breast cancer and metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

What phase is NIS793 in?

NIS793 is in clinical development. It has been studied in a Phase 1 trial and a Phase 3 trial, both of which are completed. The drug is not approved by the FDA and remains investigational. It is being evaluated for the treatment of advanced malignancies, including breast cancer and metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

What clinical trials is NIS793 in?

NIS793 has been studied in two completed clinical trials. NCT02947165 was a Phase 1/Ib study of NIS793 in combination with PDR001 in patients with advanced malignancies, including breast and pancreatic cancer. NCT04935359 was a Phase 3 study of NIS793 with standard of care chemotherapy in first-line metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Is NIS793 the same as PDR001?

No, NIS793 is not the same as PDR001. NIS793 is the investigational drug being studied, while PDR001 is a separate agent used in combination with NIS793 in a clinical trial. The Phase 1 study NCT02947165 evaluated NIS793 in combination with PDR001 in patients with advanced malignancies.