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CLINICAL STUDY · NCT04977453

GI-101/GI-101A as a Single Agent or in Combination With Pembrolizumab or Lenvatinib in Advanced Solid Tumors

RecruitingPhase 1 / Phase 2Interventional

Sponsored by GI Innovation, Inc.

Condition
Advanced Solid Tumor, Metastatic Solid Tumor, Cervical Cancer, Urothelial Carcinoma, Clear Cell Renal Cell Cancer (ccRCC), Squamous Cell Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study locations
13 reported sites
Study updated
19 Oct 2026
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov

Overall study status is shown above. Individual hospitals may have a different recruitment status.

THE STUDY

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic activity of GI-101/GI-101A as a single agent or in combination with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib over a range of advanced and/or metastatic solid tumors.
Full official title
A Phase 1/2, Open-label, Dose-escalation, Dose-optimization and Expansion Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Therapeutic Activity of GI-101/GI-101A as a Single Agent and in Combination With Pembrolizumab or Lenvatinib in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (Keynote B59)
Detailed description
This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, dose-escalation, dose-optimization and expansion study to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic activity of GI-101/GI-101A as a single agent and in combination with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (Keynote B59)

This study will comprise six parts.

* Part A: Dose-escalation and expansion cohorts of GI-101 monotherapy
* Part B: Dose-escalation and expansion cohorts of GI-101 plus pembrolizumab
* Part C: Dose-optimization and expansion cohorts of GI-101 plus lenvatinib
* Part E: Dose-escalation cohorts of GI-101A monotherapy
* Part F: Dose-escalation cohorts of GI-101A plus pembrolizumab
* Part G: Dose-optimization and indication-specific cohorts of GI-101A plus pembrolizumab

* Part G1: Dose optimization cohorts in CPI-refractory urothelial cancer
* Part G2: Indication-specific cohorts in CPI-refractory ccRCC, squamous cell NSCLC and SoC-experienced MSS/pMMR CRC

GI-101/GI-101A is a novel bi-specific Fc fusion protein containing the CD80 ectodomain as an N-terminal moiety and an interleukin (IL)-2 variant as a C-terminal moiety configurated via a human immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) Fc.

GI-101A is an abbreviation of advanced GI-101 with an improved formulation for manufacture consistency.

Drug Information available for: Pembrolizumab (https://www.keytrudahcp.com), Lenvatinib (http://www.lenvima.com)

PARTICIPATION

Who may participate

Minimum age
18 Years
Maximum age
Not reported
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Only the study team can confirm eligibility. The registry criteria below are not a medical recommendation.

Full inclusion and exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Males and females aged ≥ 18 years (or ≥ 19 years according to local regulatory guidelines) at the time of screening.
* Has adequate organ and marrow function as defined in protocol.
* Measurable disease as per RECIST v1.1.
* ECOG performance status 0-1.
* Adverse events related to any prior chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, other prior systemic anti-cancer therapy, or surgery must have resolved to Grade ≤1, except alopecia and Grade 2 peripheral neuropathy.
* HIV infected patients must be on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) and have a well-controlled HIV infection/disease as defined in protocol.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* Has known active CNS metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
* An active second malignancy
* Has active or a known history of Hepatitis B or known active Hepatitis C virus infection.
* Has active tuberculosis or has a known history of active tuberculosis
* Active or uncontrolled infections, or severe infection within 4 weeks before study treatment administration.
* History of chronic liver disease or evidence of hepatic cirrhosis, except patients with liver metastasis.
* Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years.
* Previous immunotherapies related to mode of action of GI-101.
* Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy or any other form of immunosuppressive medications within 2 weeks prior to Cycle 1 Day 1.
* Administration of prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to treatment.
* Radiotherapy within the last 2 weeks before start of study treatment administration, with exception of limited field palliative radiotherapy
* Administration of a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks before Cycle 1 Day 1.
* Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug products and/or excipients of GI-101/GI-101A, pembrolizumab or lenvatinib.

Other protocol defined inclusion exclusion criteria may apply. Cancer type and part-specific inclusion criteria are described in the study protocol.

NEAR YOU

Study locations worldwide

13 sites

Check the individual site’s status and contact the listed study team for current availability.

Tisch Cancer Institute (TCI), Icahn School of Medicine

Recruiting

New York, New York, 10029-5674, United States

Site contacts (1)
Thomas Marron, MD, PhDPrincipal investigator

Columbia University

Recruiting

New York, New York, 10032, United States

Site contacts (1)
Alexander Wei, M.D.Principal investigator

Carolina Biooncology Institute

Recruiting

Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States

Site contacts (1)
John Powderly, M.D., Ph.D.Principal investigator

The Catholic University of Korea Seoul ST.MARY'S Hospital

Recruiting

Seoul, Banpo-daero, 06591, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
In Ho KimPrincipal investigator

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Recruiting

Seoul, Bundang-gu, 13620, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
EunHee JungPrincipal investigator

Chungnam National University Hospital

Recruiting

Daejeon, Daejeon, 65015, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
HyoJin Lee, M.D., Ph.D.Principal investigator

Samsung Medical Center

Recruiting

Seoul, Gangnam, 06351, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
Se Hoon ParkPrincipal investigator

The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital

Recruiting

Suwon, Kyeonggi-do, 16247, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
Byoung-Yong Shim, M.D., Ph.D.Principal investigator

Korea University Anam Hospital

Recruiting

Seoul, Seongbuk-gu, 02841, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
SooHyeon Lee, M.D.Principal investigator

Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital

Recruiting

Seoul, Yangcheon-gu, 07985, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
Jeong Min ChoPrincipal investigator

Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital

Recruiting

Seoul, 03722, South Korea

Site contacts (2)
Byoung Chul Cho, M.D., Ph.D.Principal investigator
Sang Joon Shin, M.D., Ph.D.Sub investigator

Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital

Recruiting

Seoul, 03722, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
Jung-Yun Lee, M.D., Ph.D.Principal investigator

Asan Medical Center

Recruiting

Seoul, 05505, South Korea

Site contacts (1)
Jae Lyun Lee, M.D., Ph.D.Principal investigator

WHAT IS BEING STUDIED

Treatments and study groups

Interventions

GI-101Drug
Recommended phase 2 dose of GI-101 will be administered via IV infusion Q3W up to 2 years (approximately 35 years).

Study groups: GI-101, GI-101 + Lenvatinib, GI-101 + Pembrolizumab

Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®)Drug
Pembrolizumab will be administered at a dose of 200 mg as IV infusion Q3W.

Study groups: GI-101 + Pembrolizumab, GI-101A + Pembrolizumab

Other names: KEYTRUDA®

LenvatinibDrug
Lenvatinib will be administered at an approved dose orally.

Study groups: GI-101 + Lenvatinib

Other names: Lenvima®

GI-101ADrug
Recommended phase 2 dose of GI-101A will be administered via IV infusion Q3W up to 2 years (approximately 35 years).

Study groups: GI-101A, GI-101A + Pembrolizumab

Study groups

GI-101Experimental
Dose escalation: GI-101, multiple ascending doses

Dose expansion:

Interventions: Drug: GI-101

GI-101 + PembrolizumabExperimental
Dose escalation: GI-101, multiple ascending doses

Dose expansion:

Interventions: Drug: GI-101, Drug: Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®)

GI-101 + LenvatinibExperimental
Dose optimization:

Dose expansion:

Interventions: Drug: GI-101, Drug: Lenvatinib

GI-101AExperimental
Dose escalation: GI-101A, multiple ascending doses

Interventions: Drug: GI-101A

GI-101A + PembrolizumabExperimental
Dose escalation: GI-101A, multiple ascending doses Dose optimization Indication-specific cohorts

Interventions: Drug: Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®), Drug: GI-101A

RESEARCH DETAILS

Study design

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1 / Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Study model
Sequential
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
317 participants · Estimated

TIMELINE & MEASURES

Dates and outcomes

Study started
2 Aug 2021 · Actual
Primary completion
30 Jun 2028 · Estimated
Study completion
30 Jun 2028 · Estimated
First registered
27 Jul 2021 · Actual
Last registry update
19 Oct 2026 · Actual
Status last verified
Oct 2026
Primary outcomes (2)

Incidence and nature of Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLTs), Incidence, nature, and severity of adverse events (AEs) and immune-related AEs (irAEs)

Dose escalation and optimization phase of Part A, B, and C and Dose escalation phase of Part E and F

Time frame: Study Day 1, assessed up to approximately 24 months

Objective Response Rate (ORR), Disease Control Rate (DCR) and Duration of Response (DoR) according to RECIST version 1.1

Based on Central review (Part G1) and Investigator review (Part G2) of radiographic imaging in Part G1 Dose optimization cohorts, Part G2 Indication-specific cohorts ORR only; Based on Investigator review of radiographic imaging in dose expansion phase of Part A, B and C

Time frame: Study Day 1, assessed up to approximately 24 months

Secondary outcomes (3)

Serum concentration of GI-101/GI-101A at specified timepoints

Serum concentration of GI-101/GI-101A at specified timepoints for the following parameters including but not limited to Cmax, Tmax, AUC0-last, AUC0-inf, T1/2, CL, Vd etc.

Based on the concentration vs time profile by dose level in Dose escalation and optimization phase of Part A, B, C, E, and Part F and Dose expansion of Part A, B and C, Part G1 Dose optimization cohorts, Part G2 Indication-specific cohorts

Time frame: Study Day 1, assessed up to approximately 24 months

Anti-tumor activities

Anti-tumor activities, including but not limited to Overall response Rate, Disease Control Rate, Duration of Response, Time to Tumor Response, Progression-free survival, according to RECIST version 1.1, Overall survival.

Based on Investigator review of radiographic imaging in Dose escalation and optimization phase of Part A, B, C, E, and Part F, Dose expansion of Part A, B and C, Part G1 Dose optimization cohorts, Part G2 Indication-specific cohorts

Time frame: Study Day 1, assessed up to approximately 24 months

Incidence, nature, and severity of adverse events (AEs) graded according to CTCAE v5.0

Based on toxicities observed in Dose expansion phase of Part A, B, C, Part G1 Dose optimization cohorts and Part G2 Indication-specific cohorts

Time frame: Study Day 1, assessed up to approximately 24 months

Other outcomes (2)

Incidence of anti-GI-101/GI-101A antibody (ADA) and neutralizing antibody (Nab)

Serum will be assessed for the presence of ADA and Nab based on the appropriate assay.

Time frame: Study Day 1, assessed up to approximately 24 months

Immunophenotyping of peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be performed by flow cytometry at various time points

Peripheral immune cell subpopulation (e.g., CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, regulatory T cells) will be assessed.

Time frame: Study Day 1, assessed up to approximately 24 months

STUDY TEAM

Sponsor and contacts

Lead sponsor
GI Innovation, Inc.
Sponsor type
Industry
Collaborators
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Organisation study ID
GII-101-P101 (MK-3475-B59)

Central study contacts

Recruiting sites have contact information. Please contact the sites directly.ContactPhone: +8224042003Email: clinical@gi-innovation.com
Study officials
Nari Yun, PhDStudy director · GI Innovation

Contacts are provided by the registry for study enquiries. Do not use these details for marketing or promotions.

FURTHER READING

Results, documents and references

No results are posted in this registry record

This does not mean the study has no findings. Results may not yet have been submitted or published here.

No study documents are listed in this record.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data fetched 21 Oct 2026, 17:40 GMT+0530

Registry data timestamp: 2026-10-20T09:00:04

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