A Phase Ib/II, Open-Label, Multicenter, Randomized Umbrella Study Evaluating Multiple Immunotherapy Combinations in Advanced Liver Cancers (Morpheus-Liver)
Led by Hoffmann-La Roche · Updated on 2026-05-22
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Participants Needed
33
Research Sites
8 weeks
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Hoffmann-La Roche
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Adagene Inc
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of multiple immunotherapy-based drug combinations in patients with advanced liver cancers, specifically targeting those with locally advanced or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy. This Phase Ib/II, open-label, multicenter, randomized umbrella study is designed to adapt by adding or closing treatment arms based on clinical activity or toxicity, and to include new participant groups as needed.
Participants are randomly assigned to different treatment groups in Stage 1, including combinations of drugs such as atezolizumab, bevacizumab, tiragolumab, tocilizumab, TPST-1120, tobemstomig, ADG126, IO-108, and NKT2152. These drugs are administered through intravenous infusion or oral intake on specific schedules, mostly every 21 or 28 days. If participants lose clinical benefit or experience unacceptable side effects during Stage 1, they may be eligible for Stage 2 treatment with different drug combinations introduced through protocol amendments.
During the study, participants will be closely monitored using radiographic and biochemical assessments, local biopsies when available, and clinical evaluations to determine toxicity and treatment effectiveness. Researchers will measure outcomes such as objective response rate, progression-free survival, overall survival, duration of response, disease control, and the occurrence of adverse events over a period of up to approximately 7 to 9 years. The study includes ongoing safety monitoring and long-term follow-up to assess the treatments' impact on liver cancer.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Multiple Immunotherapy-Based Treatment Combinations in Patients With Advanced Liver Cancers (Morpheus-Liver)
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Adults aged 18 years or older
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1 within 7 days prior to randomization
Diagnosed with locally advanced, metastatic, and/or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) confirmed by biopsy or clinical criteria
Child-Pugh class A liver function within 7 days prior to randomization
Disease not suitable for curative surgery or local therapies
No prior systemic treatment for HCC
Life expectancy of 3 months or more
Availability of tumor tissue suitable for biomarker testing
Measurable disease by RECIST v1.1
Adequate blood and organ function within 7 days before starting treatment
Documented hepatitis B and C virus status and negative HIV test
Agreement to use contraception or abstain from sexual activity if of childbearing potential
For Stage 2, ECOG status 0, 1, or 2 and ability to start Stage 2 treatment within 3 months after toxicity or loss of benefit in Stage 1
Availability of tumor biopsy after Stage 1 if clinically possible
For NKT2152 arm, specific liver enzyme and bilirubin levels within defined limits
You will not qualify if you...
Prior treatment with CD137 agonists, immune checkpoint inhibitors, or HIF2a inhibitors
Recent investigational therapy within 28 days before study
Recent liver locoregional therapy within 28 days or ongoing side effects from such procedures
Untreated or high-risk esophageal or gastric varices or recent bleeding from these varices
Unresolved side effects from prior cancer treatment except hair loss
Uncontrolled high blood pressure or serious vascular disease
Recent bleeding events or bleeding disorders
Use of certain blood thinners or anti-platelet drugs
Recent minor surgery or biopsy within 3 days before study
History of gastrointestinal fistula, perforation, abscess, or obstruction
Serious wounds, ulcers, or bone fractures
High levels of protein in urine
Tumors affecting major airways, blood vessels, or large mediastinal masses
Recent radiotherapy or major surgery within defined time frames
Chronic daily use of NSAIDs
Only eligible for control arm
Diagnosis of fibrolamellar or sarcomatoid HCC, or mixed cholangiocarcinoma and HCC
History of hepatic encephalopathy, moderate or severe ascites
Coinfection with hepatitis B and C
Untreated or progressing brain metastases
History of leptomeningeal disease
Uncontrolled pain or fluid buildup requiring drainage
Active or history of autoimmune or immune deficiency diseases
Lung diseases like pneumonitis or active tuberculosis
Significant heart disease or unstable angina
Recent major surgery or trauma
History of other cancers within 5 years
Severe infections or recent antibiotic treatment
Prior organ or stem cell transplantation
Recent live vaccine use or planned during treatment
Severe allergic reactions to study drugs
Allergies to study drug ingredients
Recent use of immunostimulatory or immunosuppressive drugs
Recent high-grade bleeding events
Unresolved immunotherapy-related side effects in Stage 2 participants
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - From treatment start until disease progression or loss of clinical benefit (up to approximately 7-9 years)
Participants receive one of multiple immunotherapy drug combinations until unacceptable toxicity or loss of clinical benefit, as determined by the investigator.
Repeated visits every 3 weeks for infusions and daily oral medication as per assigned treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 33 locations
1
UC Irvine Medical Center
Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92627
Actively Recruiting
2
City of Hope
Duarte, California, United States, 91010
Actively Recruiting
3
UC Irvine Medical Center
Orange, California, United States, 92868
Actively Recruiting
4
University of California San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, California, United States, 92103
Actively Recruiting
5
University of California San Francisco Cancer Center
San Francisco, California, United States, 94115
Actively Recruiting
6
UCLA Center for East
Santa Monica, California, United States, 90404
Actively Recruiting
7
Cherry Creek Medical Center
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
Actively Recruiting
8
University of Colorado Hospital - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
Actively Recruiting
9
UCHealth Cancer Center Pharmacy - Highlands Ranch Hospital
Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States, 80129-6694
Actively Recruiting
10
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06510
Actively Recruiting
11
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20007
Actively Recruiting
12
University of Kentucky - Markey Cancer Center
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536-7001
Actively Recruiting
13
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239
Actively Recruiting
14
Sarah Cannon Research Institute / Tennessee Oncology
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203
Completed
15
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75235
Actively Recruiting
16
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390
Actively Recruiting
17
Beijing Cancer Hospital
Beijing, China, 100036
Actively Recruiting
18
Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University
Shanghai, China, 200032
Completed
19
Centre Georges Francois Leclerc
Dijon, France, 21079
Active, Not Recruiting
20
CHU Hôpitaux de Marseille
Marseille, France
Actively Recruiting
21
Centre Eugène Marquis
Rennes, France, 35042
Active, Not Recruiting
22
Gustave Roussy
Villejuif, France, 94800
Active, Not Recruiting
23
Rambam Medical Center
Haifa, Israel, 3109601
Actively Recruiting
24
Hadassah University Medical Center
Jerusalem, Israel
Actively Recruiting
25
Davidof Center - Rabin Medical Center
Petah Tikva, Israel, 4941492
Actively Recruiting
26
Sourasky Medical Centre
Tel Aviv, Israel, 64239
Actively Recruiting
27
Auckland City Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand, 1023
Actively Recruiting
28
CHA Bundang Medical Center
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 13496
Active, Not Recruiting
29
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea, 03080
Withdrawn
30
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea, 06351
Actively Recruiting
31
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea, 5505
Actively Recruiting
32
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Taiwan, 70457
Actively Recruiting
33
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 10002
Actively Recruiting
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Reference Study ID Number: GO42216 https://forpatients.roche.com/
Tiragolumab in combination with atezolizumab and bevacizumab in patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (MORPHEUS-Liver): a randomised, open-label, phase 1b-2, study.