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Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of KQB168 Alone and With Pembrolizumab in Advanced Solid Tumors
Led by Kumquat Biosciences Inc. · Updated on 2026-03-03
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Participants Needed
15
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the safety and effectiveness of KQB168, alone or combined with pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumor cancers that have progressed after immunotherapy. This phase 1 trial aims to find the safe dose of KQB168, see if it reduces tumor size, and understand how the drug behaves in the body. The study is led by Kumquat Biosciences Inc. and focuses on cancers without curative treatment options. Participants will receive oral KQB168 daily either by itself or with intravenous pembrolizumab. The trial involves dose escalation phases for both monotherapy and combination therapy. During the first 8 weeks, participants will visit the clinic about 8 times, followed by visits every 3 weeks thereafter. The study will evaluate treatment safety, tumor responses, and how the drugs are processed over up to 36 months. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for side effects, tumor measurements using RECIST criteria, and blood tests to check drug levels. Researchers will track adverse events, response rates, duration of response, disease control, progression-free survival, and overall survival. The trial lasts up to 36 months to gather comprehensive safety and efficacy data while supporting ongoing participant care.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of KQB168 as Monotherapy and in Combination in Participants With Advanced Solid Malignancies
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Histologically confirmed diagnosis of solid tumor malignancy
- Disease is unresectable or metastatic and has progressed on immunotherapy
- No available treatment with curative intent
- Adequate organ function
- Measurable disease according to RECIST v1.1 criteria
You will not qualify if you...
- Active primary central nervous system tumors
- Cardiac abnormalities
- History of lung diseases
- Any condition impairing drug absorption or preventing oral dosing
- Known history of immune-mediated colitis or uncontrolled autoimmune diseases
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 36 months
Participants receive oral KQB168 alone or in combination with intravenous pembrolizumab to evaluate safety and efficacy.
Regular visits during treatment for dosing and safety assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 15 locations
1
Mayo Clinic - Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85054
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2
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
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3
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HealthONE
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80218
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4
Yale Cancer Center- New Haven
New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520
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5
Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224
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6
Florida Cancer Specialists - Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34232
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7
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242
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8
Mayo Clinic - Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
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9
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195
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10
NEXT Austin
Austin, Texas, United States, 78758
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11
Mary Crowley Cancer Research Centers
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75230
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12
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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13
NEXT Huston
Houston, Texas, United States, 77054
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14
NEXT Oncology
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229
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15
NEXT Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22031
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Research Team
K
Kumquat Clinical Development
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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