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Vusolimogene oderparepvec

Phase 3

Advanced Melanoma | Gene therapy | Oncology |Replimune Group, Inc.|Trials Updated: Jul 15, 2026

Vusolimogene oderparepvec development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Feb 2024

Vusolimogene oderparepvec target and mechanism

Target class-Vec/-gene (Gene Tx)
ModalityGene therapy

Also known as RP1, Vusolimogene oderparepvec (RP1), Vusolimogene Oderparepvec (VO), VO

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials6
Total Enrollment1,083

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Vusolimogene oderparepvec clinical trials

Vusolimogene oderparepvec · 6 trials · 15 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 3Phase 1 1Early Phase 1 1
NCT06264180VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti-CTLA-4 Drugs [IGNYTE-3]Advanced Melanoma
RECRUITING400 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti-CTLA-4 Drugs [IGNYTE-3]
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Survival (OS)
Assessed up to January 2029, approximately 55 months

Time from the date of randomization to death due to any cause

Percentage of participants with reported treatment-emergent adverse events (Safety Lead-In)
Up to 1 year

Safety and tolerability will be reported as the percentage of the first 6 participants (the safety-lead in participants) who received at least one dose of study treatment with any reported treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), \>= Grade 3 TEAEs, serious adverse events (SAEs), and TEAEs requiring discontinuation of VO. Adverse events will be classified using NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.

Proportion of participants who experience an objective response (Phase 2 participants)
Up to 1 year

Objective response will be measured per RECIST v. 1.1 and is defined as complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) and confirmed by repeat imaging \>=4 weeks after assessment for participants who completed at least 4 of the planned 8 intratumoral injections.

Percentage of participants with reported treatment-emergent adverse events
Up to 1 year

The percentage of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment with any treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), ≥ Grade 3 TEAEs, serious adverse events (SAEs), and TEAEs requiring discontinuation of VO. Adverse events will be classified using NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v. 5.0.

Objective Response Rate (ORR) according to blinded independent review
up to 5 years
Complete Response Rate (CRR) according to blinded independent review
up to 5 years
Percentage of adverse events (AEs)
26 months

Percentage of subjects with adverse events (AEs)

Percentage of serious adverse events (SAEs)
26 months

Percentage of subjects with serious adverse events (SAEs)

Percentage of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs)
26 months

Percentage of subjects with dose limiting toxicities (DLTs)

Percentage of overall response rate (ORR)
26 months

Percentage of overall response rate (ORR) for all participants

Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of RP1
20 weeks

Assess the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of RP1 based on the safety and response data collected during Phase 1 Escalation

Primary Objective for Patients with Locally Advances CSCC (laCSCC)
36 months

The effect of RP1 on objective response rate (ORR) as assessed by Independnet Central Review (ICR) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)

Primary Efficacy Objective for Patients with Other Skin Cancers
36 months

The effect of RP1 on ORR as assessed by investigator review per modified RECIST 1.1 (mRECIST 1.1)

Primary Safety Objective for Patients with Other Skin Cancers
36 months

The safety and tolerability of single-agent RP1 in solid organ transplant patients with other skin cancers as assessed by incidence of patients with treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and by incidence of patients with biopsy-proven allograft rejection.

Rate of Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Positivity
Up to 2 years (cohort)

Proportion of patients with sentinel lymph node lymph node positivity (disease present in lymph node per pathologic assessment).

Secondary Endpoints

Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Assessed up to January 2029, approximately 55 months
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Assessed up to January 2029, approximately 55 months
Median Duration of Response (DOR)
Up to 1 year
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
VO + nivolumabEXPERIMENTAL -
Physicians ChoiceACTIVE_COMPARATORChoosing from 1 of the following (to be consistent with approved label and/or applicable local clinical guidelines): * Nivolumab + relatlimab (as Opdualag) * Anti-PD-1 monotherapy (nivolumab or pembrolizumab) * Single-agent chemotherapy (dacarbazine, temozolomide, or paclitaxel/albumin-bound paclitaxel)
Treatment (Vusolimogene Oderparepvec (VO), Pembrolizumab)EXPERIMENTALAll participants receive a single dose of VO on Day -14. On Cycle 1 Day 1 (C1D1), participants receive second dose of VO, and subsequent doses occur every 3 weeks for 7 cycles in combination with 200 mg pembrolizumab every 3 weeks for 8 cycles starting C1D1. After 8 cycles of pembrolizumab, participants may have the pembrolizumab dose schedule altered to a single 400 mg dose every 6 weeks, and treatment with pembrolizumab may continue for up to 2 years after starting first dose on C1D1. Participants may receive up to eight additional doses of VO after progression for a total of 16 dosing days. Safety follow up visits occur 30 and 90 days after last dose of either treatment (whichever drug was taken last) or after the participant has taken 2 years of pembrolizumab as a part of this study.
Cemiplimab in combination with RP1EXPERIMENTALCemiplimab administered intravenously every 3 weeks in combination with RP1 administered as an intratumoral injection every 3 weeks
CemiplimabACTIVE_COMPARATORCemiplimab administered intravenously as a single therapy every 3 weeks
Dose escalation of RP1 by intratumoral (IT) injection in superficial tumorsEXPERIMENTALanti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody
Dose escalation of RP1 by intratumoral (IT) injection in deep/visceral tumorsEXPERIMENTALDose escalation of RP1 alone in 3 cohorts with IT injections in superficial tumors
Dose expansion of RP1 and nivolumab (IV) in superficial tumorsEXPERIMENTALDose escalation of RP1 alone in 3 cohorts with IT injections in superficial tumors
Dose expansion of RP1 and nivolumab (IV) in deep/visceral tumorsEXPERIMENTALDoses of RP1 (IT) in deep/visceral tumors with nivolumab (IV)
RP1 (IT) and nivolumab (IV) in melanomaEXPERIMENTALDoses of RP1 (IT) in superficial or deep tumors with nivolumab (IV) in subjects with melanoma
RP1 (IT) and nivolumab (IV) in MSI-H/dMMR solid tumorsEXPERIMENTALDoses of RP1 (IT) in superficial or deep tumors with nivolumab (IV) in subjects with MSI-H or dMMR solid tumors
RP1 (IT) and nivolumab (IV) in NMSCEXPERIMENTALDoses of RP1 (IT) in superficial or deep tumors with nivolumab (IV) in subjects with non-melanoma skin cancer
RP1(IT) and nivolumab (IV) in anti-PD1 Failed Cutaneous MelanomaEXPERIMENTALDoses of RP1 (IT) in superficial or deep tumors with nivolumab (IV) in subjects with cutaneous melanoma who have been previously treated with anti-PD1 therapy
RP1(IT) and nivolumab (IV) in anti-PD1/PD-L1 Failed NMSCEXPERIMENTALDoses of RP1 (IT) in superficial or deep tumors with nivolumab (IV) in subjects with non-melanoma skin cancer who have been previously treated with anti-PD1/PD-L1 therapy
RP1(IT) and nivolumab (IV) in anti-PD1/PD-L1 Failed NSCLCEXPERIMENTALDoses of RP1 (IT) in superficial or deep tumors with nivolumab (IV) in subjects with non small cell lung cancer who have been previously treated with anti-PD1/PD-L1 therapy
RP1, intra-tumoral injection, oncolytic virusEXPERIMENTALRP1 administered as an intra-tumoral injection every 2 weeks.
Vusolimogene oderparepvec (RP1)EXPERIMENTALPatients will receive 3 doses of RP1 (1.0 mL/injection; 10e6 PFU/mL for the first dose, and 10e7 mL for the subsequent 2 doses). The drug will be injected into the skin at the tumor biopsy site at baseline (day 1), day 15, and day 21, 4-5 weeks prior to SOC WLE and SLNB. Definitive surgery will occur up to 28-35 (± 2 days) days from first injection, to avoid treatment delay.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Vusolimogene OderparepvecBIOLOGICALGenetically modified Herpes Simplex Type 1 Virus.
NivolumabBIOLOGICALAnti-PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody
Nivolumab + RelatlimabBIOLOGICALNivolumab: Anti-PD-1 Monoclonal antibody. Relatlimab: A lymphocyte activation gene-3 (LAG-3) blocking antibody.
PembrolizumabBIOLOGICALA programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1)-blocking antibody indicated.
Single-agent chemotherapyDRUGDacarbazine, temozolomide, or paclitaxel/albumin-bound paclitaxel.
Vusolimogene Oderparepvec (VO)BIOLOGICALGiven intratumorally
CemiplimabDRUGCemiplimab administered intravenously
RP1BIOLOGICALRP1 administered intratumorally
RP1, intra-tumoral injection, oncolytic virusBIOLOGICALGenetically modified herpes simplex type 1 virus
Vusolimogene oderparepvec (RP1)BIOLOGICALVusolimogene Oderparepvec is a genetically modified oncolytic viral strain of the herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) virus, with potential oncolytic, immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites81

Key Inclusion Criteria: I 1. Male or female who is 12 years of age or older at the time of signed informed consent. I 2. Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed unresectable or metastatic Stage IIIb through IV/M1a through M1d cutaneous melanoma, as per AJCC staging system, 8th edit...

Countries:United StatesFranceGermanyGreecePolandSpainUnited KingdomAustraliaBulgariaCanadaItaly
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Frequently asked questions about Vusolimogene oderparepvec

What is vusolimogene oderparepvec used for?

Vusolimogene oderparepvec is an investigational gene therapy being studied in several advanced cancers, including advanced melanoma, angiosarcoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and non-small cell lung cancer. It is given as an intra-tumoral injection and is being tested both alone and in combination with checkpoint inhibitors such as pembrolizumab and nivolumab.

What does vusolimogene oderparepvec target?

Vusolimogene oderparepvec is an oncolytic virus and gene therapy designed to be injected directly into tumors. It belongs to the -vec/-gene gene therapy class. Its development focuses on advanced melanoma and other solid tumors, and clinical trials pair it with anti-PD-1 agents such as nivolumab and pembrolizumab to combine direct tumor effects with immune checkpoint blockade.

Who is developing vusolimogene oderparepvec?

Vusolimogene oderparepvec is being developed by Replimune Group, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker REPL. Replimune is running the clinical program for the asset across multiple solid tumor indications, including advanced melanoma, angiosarcoma, and skin malignancies in organ transplant recipients.

What phase is vusolimogene oderparepvec in?

Vusolimogene oderparepvec is in Phase 3 development. The lead study, IGNYTE-3, is a randomized, active-controlled Phase 3 trial in advanced melanoma. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA. Additional earlier-stage trials are also ongoing, including Phase 2, Phase 1, and early Phase 1 studies.

What clinical trials is vusolimogene oderparepvec in?

Vusolimogene oderparepvec is being studied in several recruiting trials. NCT06264180 is the Phase 3 IGNYTE-3 study of VO plus nivolumab versus physician's choice in advanced melanoma. NCT06898970 is a Phase 2 trial in angiosarcoma combining VO with pembrolizumab. NCT06216938 is an early Phase 1 study in primary melanoma, and NCT04349436 is a Phase 1 study in transplant patients with advanced skin malignancies.

Is vusolimogene oderparepvec the same as RP1?

Yes. Vusolimogene oderparepvec is also known as RP1, and the abbreviation VO is used in trial titles as well. Searches for RP1, RP1 oncolytic virus, or intra-tumoral RP1 refer to the same Replimune asset. It is an oncolytic virus given by intra-tumoral injection and is distinct from other agents that share the RP1 shorthand.