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Advanced CancerPhase 1NCT04991480

A Study of ART4215 for the Treatment of Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

A Phase 1 study testing ART4215, Talazoparib and Niraparib in people with Advanced Cancer and Metastatic Cancer, run by Artios Pharma Ltd at 8 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This clinical trial is evaluating a drug called ART4215 in participants with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals of this study are to: Find the recommended dose of ART4215 that can be given safely to participants alone and in combination with talazoparib Learn more about the side effects of ART4215… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Advanced Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
ART4215, Talazoparib and Niraparib
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
93 participants
Where
8 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
13 Sep 2021to 24 Dec 2025
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

General Inclusion Criteria:

  • Signed informed consent
  • Discontinued all previous treatments for cancer for at least 21 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter (except in Germany where local regulation requires the longer of 21 days or 5 half-lives washout), and recovered from the acute effects of therapy. Palliative radiotherapy must have completed 1 week prior to start of study treatment.
  • At least 1 radiologically evaluable lesion (measurable and/or non-measurable) that can be assessed at baseline and is suitable for repeated radiological evaluation by RECIST v1.1 or Prostate Cancer Working Group-3 (PCWG-3) for patients with prostate cancer
  • Acceptable hematologic, renal, hepatic, and coagulation functions independent of transfusions and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
  • Willingness to abide by protocol defined contraceptive requirements for the duration of the study.
  • Estimated life expectancy of ≥12 weeks

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose escalation (Part A1):

  • Advanced or metastatic cancer, which is refractory to standard therapies, or for which no standard therapies exist, or for which the investigator feels no other active therapy is required for the duration of the study
  • Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose escalation (Part A2):

  • Advanced or metastatic cancer for which a PARP inhibitor is an appropriate treatment option. Participants may have received prior treatment with PARP inhibitor
  • Optional baseline biopsy for BRCA1/2 mutations and prior PARP inhibitor
  • Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose escalation (Part A3):

  • Advanced or metastatic cancer for which a PARP inhibitor is an appropriate treatment option. Prior treatment with PARP inhibitor
  • Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose expansion (Part B1):

  • Advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have undergone disease progression during treatment with a PARP inhibitor for an approved indication
  • At least 1 measurable lesion assessable using standard techniques by RECIST v1.1 or PCWG-3 guidelines
  • Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose expansion (Part B2):

  • Advanced or metastatic cancer that is refractory to standard therapies, or for which no standard therapies exist, or for which the investigator feels no other active therapy is required for the duration of the study with characteristics indicative of sensitivity to pol theta inhibition
  • No prior treatment with a PARP inhibitor and must not have a disease for which there is an approved PARP inhibitor
  • At least 1 measurable lesion assessable using standard techniques by RECIST v1.1 or PCWG-3 guidelines
  • Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

Additional inclusion criteria for participants in dose expansion (Part B3):

  • HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer
  • Deleterious or suspected deleterious germline or somatic BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
  • No more than 3 prior chemotherapy-inclusive regimens (including antibody conjugates)
  • Prior treatment with a taxane or anthracycline unless contraindicated
  • No or </= 1 month of prior treatment with a PARP inhibitor
  • At least 1 measurable lesion assessable using standard techniques by RECIST v1.1
  • Non-irradiated tumor tissue sample (archival or newly obtained core biopsy of a tumor lesion) available for submission for analysis

General Exclusion Criteria:

  • Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or who plan to become pregnant while in the study or within the protocol defined timeframe after the last administration of study specified treatment.
  • Men who plan to father a child while in the study or within the protocol defined timeframe after the last administration of study specified treatment.
  • Serious concomitant systemic disorder that would compromise the participants ability to adhere to the protocol including: opportunistic HIV/AIDs-related infection(s) within the past 12 months, hepatitis B virus, or hepatitis C virus; documented active or chronic tuberculosis infection; malignancy prior to the one currently being treated [including myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/acute myeloid leukemia (AML)] that is not in remission
  • Have MDS/AML or features suggestive of MDS/AML
  • Ongoing interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic)
  • Moderate or severe cardiovascular disease
  • Symptomatic or uncontrolled brain metastases, spinal cord compression, or leptomeningeal disease requiring concurrent treatment; stable brain metastases are eligible
  • Received a live vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study treatment
  • History or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the patient's participation for the full duration of the study, or is not in the best interest of the patient to participate
  • Recent major surgery within 4 weeks prior to entry into the study or minor surgery within 1 week of entry into the study
  • Significant bleeding disorder or vasculitis or had a Grade ≥3 bleeding episode within 12 weeks prior to enrollment
  • Currently enrolled in a clinical trial involving an investigational product or any other type of medical research judged not to be scientifically or medically compatible with this study

Additional exclusion criteria for participants in dose expansion (Part B3):

  • First-line locally advanced and/or metastatic breast cancer with no prior adjuvant chemotherapy
  • Inflammatory breast cancer
  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of talazoparib
  • Prior treatment with a PARP inhibitor that was discontinued due to a treatment related toxicity.

Additional exclusion criteria for participants in dose escalation (Part A3):

  • Hypersensitivity to any of the components of niraparib

Trial locations and contacts

8 sites in 2 countries.

8 sites in 2 countries

United States7 sites
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Tennessee Oncology

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Yale School of Medicine

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065

  • Oklahoma University

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104

  • Florida Cancer Specialists

    Orlando, Florida, 32827

  • University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

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United Kingdom1 site
  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute

    London, England, UK/W1G 6AD

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About this study

Official title: A Phase I/IIa, Open-label, Multi-centre Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Efficacy of the DNA Polymerase Theta Inhibitor ART4215 Administered Orally as Monotherapy and in Combination to Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

This clinical trial is evaluating a drug called ART4215 in participants with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals of this study are to:

  • Find the recommended dose of ART4215 that can be given safely to participants alone and in combination with talazoparib
  • Learn more about the side effects of ART4215 alone and in combination with talazoparib
  • Learn more about the effectiveness of ART4215 alone and in combination with talazoparib
  • Learn more about the effectiveness of ART4215 alone and in combination with niraparib
Read the detailed description

This is an open-label Phase I/IIa study designed to evaluate ART4215, a new first-in-class investigational medicinal product that is a potent and selective inhibitor of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) polymerase (pol) theta. ART4215 is being developed as an oral anti-cancer agent for monotherapy treatment of patients with cancers that harbor defects in DNA repair and in combination with anticancer medicines that cause DNA damage.

This study was intended to be a Phase I/IIa trial, however the trial did not proceed to the Phase IIa portion of the study.

Being tested
ART4215, Talazoparib, Niraparib
Keywords
Sensitivity to pol theta inhibition, Germline Breast Cancer gene mutation, gBRCA-m, BRCA1, BRCA2, Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative, HER2 negative
Medical subject headings
Neoplasm Metastasis, Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ART4215Drug

    Participants will receive ART4215 by mouth daily in 21-day cycles.

  • TalazoparibDrug

    Also called Talzenna

    Talazoparib will be administered at a dose of 1 mg or 0.75 mg by mouth daily in 21-day cycles.

  • NiraparibDrug

    Also called Zejula

    Niraparib will be administered at a dose of 200 mg or 300 mg by mouth daily in 21-day cycles.

Study groups in NCT04991480
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Part A1ExperimentalPart A1 will evaluate ART4215 monotherapy administered in 21 day cycles. Up to 90 participants will participate in this dose escalation arm.
Receives: Drug: ART4215
Part A2ExperimentalPart A2 will evaluate ART4215 given in combination with talazoparib in 21 day cycles. Up to 50 participants will participate in this dose escalation arm.
Receives: Drug: ART4215; Drug: Talazoparib
Part B1ExperimentalIn Part B1 dose expansion, up to 30 participants with solid cancers that have been treated with a PARP inhibitor for an approved indication will receive ART4215.
Receives: Drug: ART4215
Part B2ExperimentalIn Part B2 dose expansion, up to 20 participants with solid cancers with characteristics indicative of sensitivity to pol theta inhibition will receive ART4215.
Receives: Drug: ART4215
Part B3ExperimentalIn Part B3, approximately 120 participants with HER2 negative BRCA breast cancers will be randomized 1:1 to either ART4215 in combination with talazoparib or talazoparib alone.
Receives: Drug: ART4215; Drug: Talazoparib
Part A3ExperimentalPart A3 will evaluate ART4215 given in combination with niraparib in 21-day cycles. Up to 30 participants will participate in this dose escalation arm.
Receives: Drug: ART4215; Drug: Niraparib

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Part A: Number of participants with dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) from ART4215 monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    DLTs are defined as adverse events (graded according to NCI CTCAE v5.0) during Cycle 1 that are related to ART4215 monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    Measured: 21 days (Cycle 1)

  2. Part B1 and B2: Number of participants with adverse events following administration of ART4215

    Number of adverse events as characterized by type, frequency, seriousness (graded according to NCI CTCAE v5.0) and relationship to ART4215

    Measured: From the first dose until up to 30 days after the last dose of ART4215. Each cycle is 21 days.

  3. Part B3: Progression free survival (PFS) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 in combination with talazoparib or talazoparib alone

    PFS is defined as the time from the start of randomization until the earliest objective disease progression defined by RECIST v1.1 or death by any cause in the absence of progression.

    Measured: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from date of randomization for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

Secondary outcomes (21)
  1. Part B3: Number of participants with adverse events following administration of ART4215 in combination with talazoparib

    Number of adverse events as characterized by type, frequency, seriousness (graded according to NCI CTCAE v5.0) and relationship to ART4215 in combination with talazoparib

    Measured: From the first dose until up to 30 days after the last dose of ART4215. Each cycle is 21 days.

  2. Best overall response (BOR) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    BOR will be calculated as the best response from date study treatment started until progression or censoring date in the absence of progression. BOR will be based on RECIST v1.1 and Prostate Cancer Working Group-3 (PCWG-3) (for prostate cancer).

    Measured: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  3. Objective response rate (ORR) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    ORR is defined as the proportion of patients who have a best response of either complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on RECIST v1.1 or PCWG-3. Response must be confirmed (at least two responses of CR or PR a minimum of 4 weeks apart and prior to progression/subsequent therapy) for Parts A, B1 and B2.

    Measured: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  4. Disease control rate (DCR) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    DCR is defined as the proportion of patients with CR, PR, or SD based on RECIST v1.1 or PCWG-3.

    Measured: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  5. Duration of response (DOR) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    DOR will be defined for patients with a BOR of CR/PR as the time from the date of first documented response until date of documented progression (by RECIST v1.1 or PCWG-3) or death in the absence of disease progression. BOR should be confirmed in Parts A, B1, and B2.

    Measured: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  6. Change in tumor size as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    Change in tumor size will be assessed for all patients with target lesion measurements at baseline.

    Measured: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  7. Parts A, B1, and B2: Progression free survival (PFS) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    PFS is defined as the time from the start of study treatment until the earliest objective disease progression defined by RECIST v1.1 or PCWG-3 or death by any cause in the absence of progression.

    Measured: Every 6 weeks (±7 days) from the first dose for 18 weeks, then every 9 weeks (±7 days) up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  8. Overall survival (OS) as a measure of efficacy for ART4215 as monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    OS is defined as the time from the start of study treatment until death due to any cause.

    Measured: Assessed every 12 weeks after treatment discontinuation for up to 24 months.

  9. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    Measured: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  10. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): time to maximum plasma concentration (tmax) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    Measured: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  11. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero extrapolated to infinity (AUC(0-inf)) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    Measured: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  12. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (multiple dose): maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    Measured: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  13. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (multiple dose): time to maximum plasma concentration (tmax) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    Measured: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  14. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (multiple dose): area under the concentration-time curve over the dosing interval (AUC tau) of ART4215 when given alone, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib

    Measured: PK will be measured at each cycle from Cycle 0 to Cycle 3, and then every third cycle beginning at Cycle 5 for up to approximately 24 months. Each cycle is 21 days.

  15. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of ART4215 when given with or without food

    Measured: 8 days (Cycle 0)

  16. Part A2: Pharmacokinetic Analysis (multiple dose): maximum steady state plasma concentration (Cmax ss) of talazoparib when given in combination with ART4215

    Measured: 1 day (Cycle 2 Day 1; Cycle 2 is 21 days)

  17. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): time to maximum plasma concentration (tmax) of ART4215 when given with or without food

    Measured: 8 days (Cycle 0)

  18. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (single dose): area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero extrapolated to infinity (AUC(0-inf)) of ART4215 when given with or without food

    Measured: 8 days (Cycle 0)

  19. Assessment of lesions in (or indicative of lesions in) DNA repair pathways by immunohistochemistry for loss of shieldin complex and/or TP53BP1 or other relevant pathways

    Measured: Within 28 days prior to the first dose of ART4215.

  20. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (Part A1): renal clearance of ART4215 monotherapy will be calculated as the cumulative amount of ART4215 excreted unchanged in the urine (Ae) divided by the appropriate AUC.

    Measured: PK will be measured on Cycle 0 Day -4 and Cycle 1 Day 8. Cycle 0 is 4 days. Cycle 1 is 21 days.

  21. Pharmacokinetic Analysis (Parts A2/B3) : renal clearance of ART4215 in combination with talazoparib will be calculated as the cumulative amount of ART4215 excreted unchanged in the urine (Ae) divided by the appropriate AUC.

    Measured: PK will be measured on Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 1 Day 8. Cycle 1 is 21 days.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Aug 2021
  2. Study start13 Sep 2021
  3. Primary completion24 Dec 2025
  4. Study completion24 Dec 2025

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
93 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04991480
Sponsor's protocol ID
ART4215C001
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
19 Jul 2021
Last updated
27 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing ART4215, Talazoparib and Niraparib in people with Advanced Cancer and Metastatic Cancer, run by Artios Pharma Ltd at 8 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 8 sites in United States, United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Part A: Number of participants with dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) from ART4215 monotherapy, in combination with talazoparib or in combination with niraparib (time frame: 21 days (Cycle 1)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jan 2026.

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