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Spartalizumab

Phase 3

Melanoma | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Sep 22, 2026

Spartalizumab development status

Highest phase Phase 3 (NCT02967692)
Phase scored for NVSPhase 2
Registered trials 50 across 7 sponsors since May 2011

Spartalizumab target and mechanism

Molecular targetPDCD1
Target classAntagonist
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as PDR001, spartalizumab (PDR001)

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials18
Total Enrollment2,207

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Spartalizumab clinical trials

Spartalizumab · 18 trials · 63 indications

Phase 2 6Phase 1 11Early Phase 1 1
NCT05201066Roll-over Study for Patients Who Have Completed a Prior Novartis-sponsored Sabatolimab (MBG453) Study and Are Judged by the Investigator to Benefit From Continued Treatment With Sabatolimab.Myelodysplastic Syndromes
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING33 Analytics
NCT04802876Efficacy of Tislelizumab and Spartalizumab Across Multiple Cancer-types in Patients with PD1-high MRNA Expressing TumorsMSI-H Colorectal Cancer
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING184 Analytics
NCT03484923Study of Efficacy and Safety of Novel Spartalizumab Combinations in Patients With Previously Treated Unresectable or Metastatic MelanomaMelanoma
COMPLETED196 Analytics
NCT03365791PDR001 Plus LAG525 for Patients With Advanced Solid and Hematologic MalignanciesSmall Cell Lung Cancer
COMPLETED76 Analytics
NCT02955069Study of Efficacy and Safety of PDR001 in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic, Well-differentiated, Non-functional Neuroendocrine Tumors of Pancreatic, Gastrointestinal (GI), or Thoracic Origin or Poorly-differentiated Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (GEP-NEC)Well-differentiated Non-functional NET of Thoracic Origin
COMPLETED116 Analytics
NCT02605967Safety and Efficacy Study of PDR001 in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaNasopharyngeal Carcinoma
COMPLETED122 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Roll-over Study for Patients Who Have Completed a Prior Novartis-sponsored Sabatolimab (MBG453) Study and Are Judged by the Investigator to Benefit From Continued Treatment With Sabatolimab.
Myelodysplastic SyndromesUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Efficacy of Tislelizumab and Spartalizumab Across Multiple Cancer-types in Patients with PD1-high MRNA Expressing Tumors
MSI-H Colorectal CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Novel Spartalizumab Combinations in Patients With Previously Treated Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
MelanomaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
PDR001 Plus LAG525 for Patients With Advanced Solid and Hematologic Malignancies
Small Cell Lung CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Efficacy and Safety of PDR001 in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic, Well-differentiated, Non-functional Neuroendocrine Tumors of Pancreatic, Gastrointestinal (GI), or Thoracic Origin or Poorly-differentiated Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (GEP-NEC)
Well-differentiated Non-functional NET of Thoracic OriginUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy Study of PDR001 in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of participants with Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
5 years

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence (e.g. any unfavorable and unintended sign \[including abnormal laboratory findings\], symptom or disease) in a clinical investigation participant after providing written informed consent for participation in the study. An AE may or may not be temporally or causally associated with the use of a medicinal (investigational) product. An SAE is defined as any adverse event \[appearance of (or worsening of any pre-existing)\] undesirable sign(s), symptom(s), or medical conditions(s) which meets any one of the following criteria: fatal, life-threatening, results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or causes prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, may have caused a congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage.

Severity of AEs and SAEs
5 years

Severity of AEs and SAEs will be measured according to the CTCAE v5.0

Overall Response rate (ORR) (Cohort 3)
Until objective tumor response, on average 10 months

Proportion of patients with best overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR), as per local investigator´s assessment and according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 criteria.

Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Up to 49 months (randomized section) and 18 months (non-randomized section)

ORR defined as the percentage of patients with a best overall response of either confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as per local review by Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.1) and assessed by computed tomography (CT)/ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). CR:Disappearance of all non-nodal target and non-target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameter of all target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters.

Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR) at 24 Weeks of PDR001+LAG525 by Tumor Type in Multiple Solid Tumors and Lymphoma
24 weeks

CBR is defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of Complete Response (CR), Partial Response (PR) and Stable Disease (SD). Tumor response was based on local investigator assessment. For participants with solid tumors the assessment criteria was Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) and for participants with lymphoma the assessment criteria was the Revised Response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma (Cheson et al 2007). For RECIST v1.1, CR=Disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm; PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameter of all target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters; SD= Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR or CR nor an increase in lesions which would qualify for progression. CBR (CR+PR+SD) is reported overall and by tumor type.

Overall Response Rate (ORR) by RECIST 1.1 and as Per Blinded Independent Central Review (BIRC).
From baseline up to approximately 1.5 years

ORR is defined as the proportion of patients with best overall response (BOR) of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR), according to BIRC radiological assessment by RECIST 1.1. CR: disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm. PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameter of all target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters.

Progression-free Survival (PFS) as Per RECIST v 1.1 Using Central Assessment - Number of Participants With Progression or Death
From randomization up to maximum 3.3 years

PFS is the time from the date of randomization to the date of event defined as the first documented confirmed progression or death due to any cause. If a patient has not had an event, progression-free survival is censored at the date of last adequate tumor assessment. Tumor response was based on central review of tumor scan and the assessment criteria was Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1). Progressive disease is at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameter of all measured target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum of diameter of all target lesions recorded at or after baseline. Number of participants in each category (progression, death, censored) is reported in this record.

Progression-free Survival (PFS) as Per RECIST v 1.1 Using Central Assessment - Median PFS
From randomization up to maximum 3.3 years

PFS is the time from the date of randomization to the date of event defined as the first documented confirmed progression or death due to any cause. If a patient has not had an event, progression-free survival is censored at the date of last adequate tumor assessment. Tumor response was based on central review of tumor scan and the assessment criteria was Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1). Progressive disease is at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameter of all measured target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum of diameter of all target lesions recorded at or after baseline.

Frequency and nature of AE and SAE by subject
5 years

Safety data.

Number of subjects with PDR001 dose interruption and/or reduction
5 years
Maximum tolerated dose
up to 12 weeks

Primary Outcome of phase Ib part

Recommended dose for expansion
up to 12 weeks

Primary Outcome of phase Ib part

Disease control rate
up to 12 weeks

Disease control rate (DCR: objective response + stable disease) at 12 weeks Primary Outcome of phase 2 part(defined by RECIST v1.1)

Number of patients reporting dose limiting toxicities
2 months

number of patients reporting dose limiting toxicity

The number of patients who experience a treatment-related adverse event after being treated with a single dose of single agent CJM112, or two doses of PDR001 in combination with CJM112 or LCL161
24 months

Number of patients with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0

The number of patients requiring interruptions after a single dose of single agent CJM112, or two doses of PDR001 in combination with CJM112 or LCL161
24 months

Frequency of patients requiring a dose interruption

The number of patients treated with single agent CJM112, or PDR001 in combination with either CJM112 or LCL161, who discontinued treatment
24 months

Frequency of patients discontinuing treatment.

The number of patients requiring a dose reduction after a single dose of single agent CJM112, or two doses of PDR001 in combination with CJM112 or LCL161
24 months

Frequency of patients requiring a dose reduction.

Safety of MBG453 single agent treatment or MBG453 in combination with PDR001 or PDR001 and/or MBG453 in combination with decitabine or azacitidine.
24 months

Incidence and severity of AEs and SAEs

Incidence of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
2 months

The incidence of DLTs during the first two cycles of treatment with MBG453 in combination with PDR001 or PDR001 and/or MBG453 in combination with decitabine.

Tolerability of MBG453 single agent treatment or MBG453 in combination with PDR001 or PDR001 and/or MBG453 in combination with decitabine or azacitidine.
24 months

Incidence and severity of AEs and SAEs

Incidence of Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT)
8 Weeks

A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as (1) 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 8 weeks (56 days) of treatment with PDR001 in combination with regorafenib during dose escalation part and (2) met any of the pre-defined criteria.

Incidendence of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
During the first 8 weeks of treatment

A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value assessed as unrelated to disease progression, inter-current illness, or concomitant medications that met certain criteria as defined in the protocol.

Dose interruptions
Until end of treatment, assessed for a median time of 4 months

Tolerability measured by the number of subjects who have interruptions of study treatment

Dose reductions
Until end of treatment, assessed for a median time of 4 months

Tolerability measured by the number of subjects who have reductions of study treatment

Dose intensity
Until end of treatment, assessed for a median time of 4 months

Tolerability measured by the dose intensity of study treatment

Phase 1: Incidence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs)
5.5 years

During the first two cycles Cycle = 28 days

Frequency of dose interruptions and reductions
5.5 years

Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Frequency and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
6 years

Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Changes between baseline and post-baseline laboratory parameters and vital signs
6 years

Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Dose intensities
6 years

Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Frequency of treatment-emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) as a measure of safety
Throughout the study at every visit, an average of 1 year
Changes between baseline and post-baseline laboratory parameters and vital signs.
Baseline and throughout the study at every visit, an average of 1 year
Incidence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) of treatment (Escalation only)
During the first two cycles; Cycle = 28 days
Frequency of dose interruptions
Throughout the study at every visit, an average of 1 year
Severity of treatment-emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) as a measure of safety
Throughout the study at every visit, an average of 1 year
Frequency of dose reductions
Throughout the study at every visit, an average of 1 year
Phase Ib: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) During the On-treatment Period
From first dose of study medication up to 30 days after last dose, with a maximum duration of 3.3 years

Number of participants with AEs and SAEs, including changes from baseline in vital signs, electrocardiograms and laboratory results qualifying and reported as AEs. AE grades to characterize the severity of the AEs were based on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03. For CTCAE v4.03, Grade 1 = mild; Grade 2 = moderate; Grade 3 = severe; Grade 4 = life-threatening; Grade 5 = death related to AE. The on-treatment period is defined from the day of first administration of study treatment up to 30 days after the date of its last administration.

Phase Ib: Number of Participants With Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) During the First 2 Cycles of Treatment
42 days

A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) is defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade ≥ 3 assessed as unrelated to disease, disease progression, inter-current illness or concomitant medications that occurs within the first 2 cycles of treatment with capmatinib in combination with spartalizumab during the dose escalation part of the study. Other clinically significant toxicities may be considered to be DLTs, even if not CTCAE grade 3 or higher. The duration of one treatment cycle is 21 days.

Phase Ib: Number of Participants With Dose Reductions and Dose Interruptions of Capmatinib and Spartalizumab
From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 3.2 years

Number of participants with at least one dose reduction of capmatinib and spartalizumab and number of participants with at least one dose interruption of capmatinib and spartalizumab. No dose modifications (i.e. dose reduction) were allowed for spartalizumab.

Phase Ib: Dose Intensity of Capmatinib
From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 3.2 years

Dose intensity of capmatinib was calculated as actual cumulative dose in milligrams divided by duration of exposure in days.

Phase Ib: Dose Intensity of Spartalizumab
From first dose of study medication up to last dose, with a maximum duration of 3.2 years

Dose intensity of spartalizumab was calculated as actual cumulative dose in milligrams divided by duration of exposure in weeks and then multiplied by 3 weeks (3W).

Phase II: Overall Response Rate (ORR) Per RECIST v1.1
From start of treatment until end of treatment, assessed up to 2.2 years

Tumor response was based on local investigator assessment as per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1. ORR per RECIST v1.1 is defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR). For RECIST v1.1, CR=Disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm; PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameter of all target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters.

Phase l: The Exposure (AUC(0-336h)) After First Dose of Treatment at Cycle 3 (Each Cycle = 28 Days)
Predose, 1hour (h), 24h, 48h, 72h, 168h, 240h, 336h post dose (cycle 3)

Estimated the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) and/or the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) for PDR001. AUC0-336h is the AUC from time zero to 336 hour post dose of a measurable concentration sampling time.

Phase l: Incidence of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
8 months

DLT is defined as an adverse event (AE) or abnormal laboratory value of common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE) grade ≥ 3 assessed as unrelated to disease, disease progression, inter-current illness or concomitant medications, which occurs within the first cycle of treatment with PDR001 during the dose escalation part of the study for which relationship to study treatment cannot be ruled out, with some exceptions.

Phase ll: Overall Response Rate (ORR) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1)
61 months

ORR is the percentage of participants with a best overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1 CR = at least 2 determinations of CR at least 4 weeks apart before progression where confirmation required or 1 determination of CR prior to progression where confirmation not required. PR = at least 2 determinations of PR or better at least 4 weeks apart before progression (and not qualifying for a CR) where confirmation required or 1 determination of PR prior to progression where confirmation not required. RECIST criteria is a set of published rules that define when tumors in cancer patients improve ("respond"), stay the same ("stabilize"), or worsen ("progress") during treatment.

Percentage of subjects who proceed to radical nephrectomy
6 Weeks

Feasibility of spartalizumab and canakinumab will be met if \> 85% of patients proceed to radical nephrectomy (12 of 14).

Secondary Endpoints

Duration of exposure to sabatolimab
5 years
Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR) in patients with high mRNA PD1 expressing tumors (Cohort 3)
Until objective tumor response, on average 10 months
Progression free survival (PFS) in patients with high mRNA PD1 expressing tumors (Cohort 3)
From date of allocation to disease progression or death from any cause,whichever came first, assessed up to approximately 36 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
sabatolimab + azacitidineEXPERIMENTALPatients will take sabatolimab 800 mg i.v and azacitidine 75 mg/m2/d d1-7 s.c. or i.v./q4w or sabatolimab 400 mg i.v/q2w and azacitidine 75 mg/m2/d d1-7 s.c. or i.v./q4w.
sabatolimab + decitabineEXPERIMENTALPatients will take Sabatolimab 400 mg i.v/q2w and decitabine 20 mg/m2/d d1-5 i.v.
sabatolimab + venetoclax + azacitidineEXPERIMENTALPatients will take sabatolimab 200 mg i.v./q2w and venetoclax 400 mg p.o. d1-14/q4wk and azacitidine 75 mg/m2/d d1-7/q4w.
sabatolimab + spartalizumab + decitabineEXPERIMENTALPatients will take sabatolimab 400 mg i.v./q2w and decitabine 20 mg/m2/d d1-5 i.v. and spartalizumab 100 mg i.v/q2w.
sabatolimab + HMAEXPERIMENTALPatients will take sabatolimab 800 mg and azacitidine 75 mg/m2/d d1-7 or decitabine 20 mg/m2/d d1-5/ all q4w HMA means hypomethylating agents. Hypomethylating agents are azacitidine and decitabine.
sabatolimabEXPERIMENTALPatients will take sabatolimab 800 mg i.v q4w.
Spartalizumab (PDR001) (Cohort-1 PD1-high)EXPERIMENTAL400mg/intravenous every 28 days
Spartalizumab (PDR001) (Cohort-2 PD1-low)EXPERIMENTAL400mg/intravenous every 28 days
Tislelizumab (Cohort-3 PD1-high)EXPERIMENTAL300mg/intravenous every 28 days
Arm 1: LAG525 + PDR001 (randomized section)EXPERIMENTALParticipnats randomized to receive LAG525 at a dosage of 600 mg administered intravenously every 4 weeks, in combination with PDR001 at a dosage of 400 mg administered intravenously every 4 weeks
Arm 2: INC280+PDR001 (randomized section)EXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to receive INC280 orally at a dosage of 400 mg twice daily, in combination with PDR001 intravenously at a dosage of 400 mg every 4 weeks
Arm 3: ACZ885 + PDR001 (randomized section)EXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to receive to receive ACZ885 at a dosage of 300 mg administered subcutaneously every 4 weeks, in combination with PDR001 at a dosage of 400 mg administered intravenously every 4 weeks
Arm 4: LEE011 + PDR001 (randomized section)EXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to receive LEE011 orally at a dosage of 600 mg once daily on Days 1-21 of a 28-day cycle, in combination with PDR001 intravenously at a dosage of 400 mg every 4 weeks
Arm 1A: LAG525 + PDR001 (non-randomized section)EXPERIMENTALLAG-3 positive participants received LAG525 at a dosage of 600 mg administered intravenously every 4 weeks, in combination with PDR001 at a dosage of 400 mg administered intravenously every 4 weeks
PDR001+LAG525EXPERIMENTALPDR001 300 mg and LAG525 400 mg administered via i.v. infusion over 30 minutes once every 3 weeks (Q3W). LAG525 was given first followed by PDR001.
PDR001EXPERIMENTALSubjects with advanced or metastatic, well-differentiated, NET of pancreatic, GI, or thoracic origin or poorly-differentiated GEP-NEC, that have progressed on prior treatment were treated with 400mg PDR001 administered via intravenous infusion once every 4 weeks.
Spartalizumab 400 mg Q4WEXPERIMENTALanti-PD1 humanized monoclonal antibody. Participants treated with spartalizumab who remained on spartalizumab
ChemotherapyACTIVE_COMPARATORcommonly used chemotherapy as per investigator's choice
PDR001 plus ImatinibEXPERIMENTAL -
Arm AEXPERIMENTALDose escalation of single agent CJM112
Arm BEXPERIMENTALDose escalation of CJM112 in combination with a fixed dose of PDR001
Arm CEXPERIMENTALDose escalation of LCL161 in combination with a fixed dose of PDR001
Decitabine and PDR001EXPERIMENTALDecitabine in combination with PDR001
Decitabine and MBG453EXPERIMENTALDecitabine in combination with MBG453
Decitabine, PDR001 and MBG453EXPERIMENTALDecitabine in combination with PDR001 and MBG453
MBG453EXPERIMENTALMBG453 alone
MBG453 and PDR001EXPERIMENTALMBG453 in combination with PDR001
Azacitidine and MBG453EXPERIMENTALAzacitidine in combination with MBG453
spartalizumab (PDR001) + regorafenibEXPERIMENTALSubjects with metastatic MSS CRC received a combination of spartalizumab and regorafenib.
PDR001 + SorafenibOTHERPDR001 at 400 mg given intravenously every 4 weeks and sorafenib 400 mg taken orally once or twice per day (escalating doses)
CRC - PDR001 + LCL161EXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
NSCLC - PDR001 + LCL161EXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
TNBC - PDR001 + LCL161EXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
CRC - PDR001+ EverolimusEXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
NSCLC - PDR001+ EverolimusEXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
TNBC - PDR001+ EverolimusEXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
CRC - PDR001 + PanobinostatEXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
NSCLC - PDR001 + PanobinostatEXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
TNBC - PDR001 + PanobinostatEXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
CRC - PDR001 + QBM076EXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
TNBC - PDR001 + QBM076EXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
NSCLC- PDR001 + QBM076EXPERIMENTALEnrollment to this combination arm is closed to further enrollment.
CRC - PDR001 + HDM201EXPERIMENTALDose escalation completed, expansion arm.
RCC - PDR001 + HDM201EXPERIMENTALDose escalation completed, expansion arm.
PDR + ACZ 100mg Q8WEXPERIMENTALPDR + ACZ 100mg Q8W
PDR + ACZ 300mg Q8WEXPERIMENTALPDR + ACZ 300mg Q8W
PDR + ACZ RDE TNBCEXPERIMENTALPDR + ACZ Recommended Dose for Expansion (RDE) Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
PDR + ACZ RDE NSCLCEXPERIMENTALPDR + ACZ Recommended Dose for Expansion (RDE) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
PDR + ACZ RDE CRCEXPERIMENTALPDR + ACZ Recommended Dose for Expansion (RDE) Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
PDR + CJM 25mg Q4WEXPERIMENTALPDR + CJM 25mg Q4W
PDR + CJM 75mg Q4WEXPERIMENTALPDR + CJM 75mg Q4W
PDR + CJM 225mg Q4WEXPERIMENTALPDR + CJM 225mg Q4W
PDR + CJM 450mg Q4WEXPERIMENTALPDR + CJM 450mg Q4W
PDR + CJM 450mg Q2WEXPERIMENTALPDR + CJM 450mg Q2W
PDR + CJM 900mg Q4WEXPERIMENTALPDR + CJM 900mg Q4W
PDR + CJM 900mg Q2WEXPERIMENTALPDR + CJM 900mg Q2W
PDR + CJM 1200mg Q4WEXPERIMENTALPDR + CJM 1200mg Q4W
PDR + TMT 0.5mg QDEXPERIMENTALPDR + TMT 0.5mg QD
PDR + TMT 1mg QDEXPERIMENTALPDR + TMT 1mg QD
PDR + TMT 1mg QD, 3 Weeks on/1 Week offEXPERIMENTALPDR + TMT 1mg QD, 3 Weeks on/1 Week off
PDR + TMT 1.5 mg QD, 2 Weeks on/2 Weeks offEXPERIMENTALPDR + TMT 1.5 mg QD, 2 Weeks on/2 Weeks off
PDR + TMT 1.5 mg QD, 3 Weeks on/1 Week offEXPERIMENTALPDR + TMT 1.5 mg QD, 3 Weeks on/1 Week off
PDR + EGF816 25mg QDEXPERIMENTALPDR + EGF816 25mg QD
PDR + EGF816 50mg QDEXPERIMENTALPDR + EGF816 50mg QD
s.a. ACZ RDE TNBCEXPERIMENTALSingle agent (s.a.) ACZ Recommended Dose for Expansion (RDE) Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
s.a. ACZ RDE NSCLCEXPERIMENTALSingle agent (s.a.) ACZ Recommended Dose for Expansion (RDE) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
s.a. ACZ RDE CRCEXPERIMENTALSingle agent (s.a.) ACZ Recommended Dose for Expansion (RDE) Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
Phase Ib: Capmatinib 200 mg BID + Spartalizumab 300 mg Q3WEXPERIMENTALCapmatinib 200 mg administered orally on a continuous twice daily (BID) dosing schedule in combination with spartalizumab 300 mg administered intravenously once every 3 weeks (Q3W) in Phase Ib
Phase Ib: Capmatinib 300 mg BID + Spartalizumab 300 mg Q3WEXPERIMENTALCapmatinib 300 mg administered orally on a continuous twice daily (BID) dosing schedule in combination with spartalizumab 300 mg administered intravenously once every 3 weeks (Q3W) in Phase Ib
Phase Ib: Capmatinib 400 mg BID + Spartalizumab 300 mg Q3WEXPERIMENTALCapmatinib 400 mg administered orally on a continuous twice daily (BID) dosing schedule in combination with spartalizumab 300 mg administered intravenously once every 3 weeks (Q3W) in Phase Ib
Phase II: Capmatinib 400 mg BID + Spartalizumab 300 mg Q3WEXPERIMENTALCapmatinib 400 mg administered orally on a continuous twice daily (BID) dosing schedule in combination with spartalizumab 300 mg administered intravenously once every 3 weeks (Q3W) in Phase II
Phase II: Spartalizumab 300 mg Q3WEXPERIMENTALSpartalizumab 300 mg administered intravenously once every 3 weeks (Q3W) in Phase II
patients with solid tumorsOTHERPhase I Dose escalation cohorts
Selected tumor typesOTHERPhase II expansion: Selected tumor types: melanoma, NSCLC, triple negative breast cancer, anaplastic thyroid cancer
Spartalizumab and CanakinumabEXPERIMENTALSubjects with renal cell carcinoma will receive study treatment Q4 weeks x 2 doses prior to radical nephrectomy.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
decitabineDRUGSolution for intravenous infusion
spartalizumabDRUGSolution for intravenous infusion
sabatolimabDRUGSolution for intravenous infusion
azacitidineDRUGSolution for subcutaneous injection or intravenous infusion
venetoclaxDRUGTablet for oral administration
INQOVI (oral decitabine)DRUGTablet for oral administration. HMA = azactidine or decitabine INQOVI = decitabine (oral)
TislelizumabDRUGTislelizumab 300mg will be given intravenously every 28 days
PDR001DRUG400 mg of PDR001 administered every 4 weeks intravenously
LAG525DRUG600 mg of LAG525 administered every 4 weeks intravenously
INC280DRUG400 mg of INC280 administered twice daily orally
ACZ885DRUG200 mg of ACZ885 administered every 4 weeks subcutaneosuly
LEE011DRUG600 mg of LEE011 orally taken once daily on Days 1-21 of a 28-day cycle
Investigator choice of chemotherapyDRUGCommonly used chemotherapy as per investigator's choice. The dose and route of administration was the one described in each drug's label.
PDR001, ImatinibDRUG-Phase Ib part : The standard 3+3 dose escalation scheme will be applied. DLTs will be evaluated during the first cycle (4 weeks). PDR001 400mg, every 4 weeks, IV Imatinib dose level -1 : 200mg, PO, QD Imatinib dose level 1 : 300mg, PO, QD Imatinib dose level 2 : 400mg, PO, QD -Phase II part * Recommended dose defined in phase Ib part will be tested
CJM112DRUGAnti-IL-17A antibody
LCL161DRUGOral small molecule SMAC-mimetic
MBG453DRUGMBG453 is a high-affinity, humanized anti-TIM-3 IgG4 monoclonal antibody which blocks the binding of TIM-3 to phosphatidylserine (PtdSer).
spartalizumab (PDR001)DRUG100 mg lyophilisate in vial received 400 mg every 4 weeks
regorafenibDRUG120 mg once daily first 21 days of each 28-day cycle (=4 weeks)
SorafenibDRUGSorafenib is formulated as a tablet.
EverolimusDRUG -
PanobinostatDRUG -
QBM076DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to 99 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites24

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant is currently enrolled in a Novartis-sponsored study with sabatolimab, is being treated with sabatolimab, and has fulfilled all requirements in the parent study. 2. Participant is currently benefiting from the treatment with sabatolimab as determined by guidelines ...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBrazilCanadaChinaCzechiaFranceGermanyGreeceItalyJapanMalaysiaSpainSwitzerlandTurkey (Türkiye)NetherlandsUnited KingdomAustriaBelgiumHong KongSingaporeTaiwanThailandHungaryPolandSouth KoreaFinlandIsraelLebanonNorway
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Frequently asked questions about Spartalizumab

What is spartalizumab used for?

Spartalizumab is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied in oncology for advanced solid tumors and blood cancers. Its research indications include advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung carcinoma, triple negative breast cancer, and other advanced malignancies. It is not approved for commercial use and remains in clinical development.

What does spartalizumab target?

Spartalizumab targets PDCD1, also known as PD-1, a checkpoint protein on immune cells. It acts as an antagonist, blocking the PD-1 pathway to help restore antitumor immune responses. This mechanism is being evaluated across multiple cancer types in clinical trials.

Who is developing spartalizumab?

Spartalizumab is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. Novartis sponsors the clinical trials evaluating the drug in advanced solid tumors and other malignancies.

What phase is spartalizumab in?

Spartalizumab is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication. The Phase 1 program includes studies in advanced solid tumors and combination therapies.

What clinical trials is spartalizumab in?

Spartalizumab is being studied in trials including NCT05201066, a Phase 2 rollover study in myelodysplastic syndromes and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia; NCT04802876, a Phase 2 study in PD1-high mRNA expressing tumors; NCT04058756, a Phase 1 rollover study in advanced solid tumors; and NCT04028245, an early Phase 1 study in localized clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Is spartalizumab the same as PDR001?

Yes, spartalizumab is also known as PDR001. Both names refer to the same investigational monoclonal antibody developed by Novartis. The alternative name PDR001 may appear in scientific literature and clinical trial records.