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RLY-8161

Phase 1

Advanced NRAS-Mutant Melanoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Relay Therapeutics, Inc.|Trials Updated: Jul 2, 2026

RLY-8161 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since May 2026

RLY-8161 target and mechanism

Molecular targetNRAS
Target classGene
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment35

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

RLY-8161 clinical trials

RLY-8161 · 1 trial · 11 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT07584226A First-in-human Study of RLY-8161 in Advanced NRAS-Mutant Solid TumorsAdvanced NRAS-Mutant Melanoma
RECRUITING35 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
A First-in-human Study of RLY-8161 in Advanced NRAS-Mutant Solid Tumors
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Part 1: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and/or RP2D of RLY-8161
Cycle 1 (28-day cycle) of treatment for MTD and at the end of every cycle (28-day cycle) for RP2D until treatment discontinuation, approximately 12 months
Part 1: Number of participants with Adverse Events (AEs) or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), with changes in vital signs, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and laboratory tests
Cycle 1 (28-day cycle) of treatment and at the end of every cycle (28-day cycle) until 30 days after treatment discontinuation, approximately 13 months
Part 2: Objective Response Rate (ORR) of RLY-8161 as assessed by RECIST v1.1
Approximately every 8 weeks on treatment and every 12 weeks after last dose in the absence of progressive disease, approximately 18 months

Secondary Endpoints

Part 1 and Part 2: Changes in NRAS mutant allele fraction in ctDNA
Approximately every 2 weeks in Cycle 1 (28-day cycle), at the beginning of Cycle 2 (28-day cycle), and at the beginning of every odd cycle (28-day cycle) until End of Treatment (EOT), approximately 12 months
Part 1 and Part 2: Plasma concentration and PK parameters of RLY-8161
Approximately every 2 weeks in Cycle 1 (28-day cycle) and at Day 1 of every cycle (28-day cycle) through Cycle 4
Part 1: ORR of RLY-8161 as assessed by RECIST v1.1
Approximately every 8 weeks on treatment and every 12 weeks after last dose in the absence of progressive disease, approximately 18 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Part 1: RLY-8161 for participants with advanced NRAS-mutant solid tumorsEXPERIMENTALMultiple doses of RLY-8161 for oral administration
Part 2: RLY-8161 for participants with advanced NRAS-mutant solid tumorsEXPERIMENTALOral doses of RLY-8161 as determined during Part 1 Dose Escalation

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RLY-8161DRUGRLY-8161 is an NRAS-selective inhibitor
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria: * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1. * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of unresectable Stage III or IV melanoma or other solid tumor. * Disease is refractory to standard therapy (including targeted therapy), participant is intolerant of st...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about RLY-8161

What is RLY-8161 used for?

RLY-8161 is an investigational small molecule being studied for advanced NRAS-mutant melanoma and other advanced NRAS-mutant solid tumors. It is a biomarker-selected therapy, meaning patients are enrolled based on the presence of specific NRAS mutations such as G12D, G13R, G13D, G12V, Q61R, Q61K, Q61L, or Q61H.

What does RLY-8161 target?

RLY-8161 targets NRAS, a gene that encodes a RAS-family signaling protein. NRAS mutations drive tumor growth in melanoma and other solid tumors. By targeting mutant NRAS, RLY-8161 aims to address a driver alteration that has historically been difficult to drug directly.

Who is developing RLY-8161?

RLY-8161 is being developed by Relay Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol RLAY. Relay Therapeutics is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating the compound in advanced NRAS-mutant solid tumors.

What phase is RLY-8161 in?

RLY-8161 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 1 program is a first-in-human study designed to evaluate the compound in patients with advanced NRAS-mutant solid tumors, including melanoma.

What clinical trials is RLY-8161 in?

RLY-8161 is being evaluated in one active clinical trial, NCT07584226, titled A First-in-human Study of RLY-8161 in Advanced NRAS-Mutant Solid Tumors. The trial is currently recruiting, is expected to enroll approximately 35 participants, and is being conducted in the United States in adults aged 18 years and older.