Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (other)
Phase: 2
Start date: April 4, 2025
Planned enrollment: 50
Ivonescimab (AK112; SMT112) is a tetravalent bispecific antibody that targets PD‑1 and VEGF. It has completed multiple phase 3 studies in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In China, ivonescimab received marketing authorization in May 2024 for use with chemotherapy in EGFR‑mutated, nonsquamous NSCLC after EGFR‑TKI therapy, and in April 2025 as first‑line monotherapy for PD‑L1–positive NSCLC; it remains investigational in the United States and other Summit Therapeutics territories. (akesobio.com)
Ivonescimab binds PD‑1 and VEGF simultaneously and exhibits “cooperative binding,” increasing affinity to one target in the presence of the other, which enhances blockade of both PD‑1/PD‑L1 and VEGF/VEGFR signaling. The Fc region is engineered to reduce effector functions. These properties are proposed to increase activity in the tumor microenvironment while maintaining a favorable safety profile. (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
First‑line PD‑L1–positive (TPS ≥1%) advanced NSCLC (HARMONi‑2, randomized, double‑blind, phase 3, China): Ivonescimab monotherapy significantly improved progression‑free survival (PFS) vs pembrolizumab at interim analysis (median PFS 11.1 vs 5.8 months; HR 0.51, 95% CI 0.38–0.69; P<0.0001). Results were consistent in PD‑L1 TPS 1–49% (HR 0.54) and TPS ≥50% (HR 0.48) subgroups. Objective response rate (ORR) was higher with ivonescimab (50.0% vs 38.5%) in the WCLC late‑breaking presentation. (thelancet.com)
Post‑EGFR‑TKI, EGFR‑mutated nonsquamous NSCLC (HARMONi‑A, randomized, double‑blind, phase 3, China): Adding ivonescimab to carboplatin/pemetrexed significantly improved PFS vs chemotherapy alone (median 7.1 vs 4.8 months; HR 0.46, 95% CI 0.34–0.62). ORR was 50.6% vs 35.4%. Benefits were observed across key subgroups, including those previously treated with third‑generation EGFR‑TKIs and those with brain metastases. Primary HARMONi (global MRCT) subsequently confirmed a clinically meaningful PFS benefit (HR 0.52; median PFS 6.8 vs 4.4 months) with consistent effects across regions. (ascopubs.org)
Phase 2 (first‑line advanced/metastatic NSCLC without EGFR/ALK alterations): Ivonescimab plus platinum doublet chemotherapy produced ORR 75% in squamous and 55% in nonsquamous cohorts, with durable responses in an open‑label multi‑center study. (ascopubs.org)
In HARMONi‑2, grade ≥3 treatment‑related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 29% with ivonescimab vs 16% with pembrolizumab; the most common high‑grade TRAE with ivonescimab was hypertension (5%). Rates of grade ≥3 immune‑related AEs were similar (7% vs 8%). (ascopost.com)
In HARMONi‑A, grade ≥3 treatment‑emergent AEs were 61.5% with ivonescimab plus chemotherapy vs 49.1% with chemotherapy (largely chemotherapy‑related). Grade ≥3 immune‑related AEs were 6.2% vs 2.5%; grade ≥3 VEGF‑related AEs were 3.1% vs 2.5%. (ascopubs.org)
Overall, the safety profile reflects expected immune‑checkpoint and anti‑VEGF class effects (e.g., immune‑related AEs, hypertension/proteinuria), with manageable toxicity in randomized studies. (ascopost.com)
Notes on regulatory status: Ivonescimab is approved in China (EGFR‑mutant post‑TKI in May 2024; first‑line PD‑L1–positive in April 2025) and is investigational elsewhere. Ongoing global development includes additional registrational studies. (akesobio.com)
Last updated: Oct 2025
Goal: Evaluate the antitumor activity and safety of ivonescimab, a bispecific anti–PD-1/anti-VEGF antibody, in previously treated metastatic or recurrent endometrial and cervical cancers.
Patients: Adults with histologically confirmed metastatic or recurrent endometrial cancer (endometrioid, serous, clear cell, dedifferentiated/undifferentiated, mixed epithelial, adenocarcinoma NOS, or carcinosarcoma) or cervical cancer (squamous, adenocarcinoma, or adenosquamous) that has progressed after at least one platinum-based regimen. Measurable disease by RECIST v1.1 and ECOG 0–2 are required. Prior PD-1 or VEGF pathway therapy is allowed. Key exclusions include uncontrolled bleeding risk, significant recent cardiovascular or thromboembolic events, untreated or symptomatic brain metastases, active autoimmune disease requiring systemic therapy, prior severe immune-related adverse events, active hepatitis B or C, and QTc >480 ms. Patients must meet standard hematologic, renal, hepatic, thyroid, and coagulation parameters and have controlled blood pressure.
Design: Single-arm, open-label, phase 2 study with non-randomized allocation, planned enrollment of 50 participants.
Treatments: Ivonescimab administered intravenously at 20 mg/kg (fixed 3200 mg if ≥160 kg) every 3 weeks for up to 24 months. Ivonescimab (AK112/SMT112) is a first-in-class tetravalent bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and VEGF, designed to enhance cooperative binding; VEGF presence increases PD-1 affinity and PD-1 binding enhances VEGF binding, aiming to simultaneously block angiogenesis and relieve tumor-induced immunosuppression. Early-phase studies in solid tumors identified a manageable safety profile and antitumor activity, and a phase 3 study in PD-L1–positive NSCLC reported superior PFS and higher response rates versus pembrolizumab, supporting its potential efficacy; hypertension and immune-related toxicities have been among notable adverse events.
Outcomes: Primary: Overall response rate by RECIST v1.1 at approximately 27 weeks.
Burden on patient: Moderate. Treatment requires IV infusions every 3 weeks for up to 24 months, with routine safety labs and periodic imaging for RECIST assessments. No intensive pharmacokinetic sampling or mandated biopsies are described, which reduces visit complexity. However, infusion visits, blood pressure monitoring due to VEGF blockade, and standard immune-related adverse event surveillance increase clinic contact compared with oral therapies. Imaging frequency typical for phase 2 studies and travel for q3-week infusions contribute to the overall moderate burden.
Last updated: Oct 2025
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed metastatic/recurrent endometrial or cervical cancer that has progressed after treatment with at least one platinum-based regimen.
1. Endometrial cancer histologies can include: endometrioid, serous, clear cell, dedifferentiated/undifferentiated, mixed epithelial, adenocarcinoma NOS, and carcinosarcoma.
2. Cervical cancer histologies can include: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and adenosquamous cell carcinoma
* Measurable disease per RECIST v 1.1 criteria
* Subjects must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) of 0 to 2.
* All patients must have received at least 1 line of platinum-based therapy. Prior PD1 or VEGF therapy is allowed.
* Adequately controlled blood pressure (BP) with or without antihypertensive medications, defined as BP ≤160/90 mmHg.
* Have adequate laboratory values as defined in the following table:
* Hematologic
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1500/mm3 (≥1.5 × 103/µL)
* Platelets ≥100,000/µL
* Hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dL
* International Normalized Ratio (INR) ≤1.5
* Renal
* Creatinine clearance (CrCL) Urinalysis Creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥ 50 mL/min using the Cockcroft-Gault formula
* Urinalysis Urine protein \< 2+ (or 24 hour urine protein quantification \< 1.0 g)
* Hepatic
* Total bilirubin ≤1.5 ×ULN (patients with known Gilbert's disease who have bilirubin level ≤ 3 x ULN may be enrolled)
* AST and ALT ≤2.5 × ULN (≤5 × ULN for participants with liver metastases)
* TSH TSH within normal limits. If TSH is not within normal range despite no symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, normal free T4 level is required.
* Coagulation Prothrombin time (PT) or international normalized ratio (INR) ≤ 1.5 x ULN, and partial prothrombin time (PTT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤ 1.5 × ULN (unless abnormalities are unrelated to coagulopathy, or prophylactic coagulation
* Age ≥18 years at the time of informed consent.
* Patients with treated brain metastases are eligible if follow-up brain imaging after CNS directed therapy shows no evidence of progression. Patients with treated brain metastasis should be excluded if they have any evidence of bleeding, or if they have large lesions at risk of bleeding ie \>1.5cm. Patients should also be off corticosteroids at the time of enrollment. Patients with untreated brain metastasis are excluded.
* Not Pregnant and Not Nursing. If with childbearing potential, should have a negative urine pregnancy test at the time of screening.
* Female patient of childbearing potential having sex with an unsterilized male partner must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception from the beginning of screening until 120 days after the last dose of the ivonescimab.
* Must have clinical IMPACT data available, if data is not available, must have adequate tissue to available for clinical IMPACT. Patient will consent to 12-245 at enrollment if not previously completed.
* Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Major surgical procedures or serious trauma within 4 weeks prior to enrollment or plans for major surgical procedures within 4 weeks after the first dose (as determined by the investigator). Minor local procedures (excluding central venous catheterization and port implantation) within 3 days prior to enrollment.
* Patient not recovered adequately from any toxicity and/or complications from major surgery prior to starting therapy.
* History of bleeding tendencies or coagulopathy and/or clinically significant bleeding symptoms or risk within 4 weeks prior to enrollment, including but not limited to:
1. Gastrointestinal bleeding
2. Hemoptysis (defined as coughing up ≥ 0.5 teaspoon of fresh blood or small blood clots) Note: transient hemoptysis associated with diagnostic bronchoscopy is allowed.
3. Nasal bleeding /epistaxis (bloody nasal discharge is allowed)
4. Need for new therapeutic anticoagulant therapy within 14 days prior to enrollment.
Note: Current use of prophylactic or full-dose anticoagulants or anti-platelet agents for therapeutic purposes that is not stable prior to randomization is not allowed. The use of full-dose anticoagulants is permitted as long as the international normalized ratio (INR) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is within therapeutic limits according to the medical standard of the enrolling institution.
* History of major diseases before enrollment, specifically:
1. Unstable angina, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] classification ≥ grade 2) or vascular disease that required hospitalization within 12 months prior to enrollment, or other cardiac impairment that may affect the safety evaluation of the study drug (eg, poorly controlled arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia)
2. History of esophageal gastric varices, severe ulcers, wounds that do not heal, abdominal fistula, intra-abdominal abscesses, or acute gastrointestinal bleeding within 6 months before enrollment.
3. History of arterial thromboembolic event, venous thromboembolic event, , transient ischemic attack, cerebrovascular accident, hypertensive crisis, or hypertensive encephalopathy within 6 months prior to enrollment.
4. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease within 4 weeks before enrollment
5. History of perforation of the gastrointestinal tract and/or fistula, history of gastrointestinal obstruction (including incomplete intestinal obstruction requiring parenteral nutrition), extensive bowel resection (partial colectomy or extensive small bowel resection) within 6 months prior to enrollmen
* Imaging during the screening period shows that the patient has:
1. Radiologically documented evidence of major blood vessel invasion or encasement by cancer
2. Radiographic evidence of intratumor cavitation
* Has participated in a study of an investigational agent and received cancer directed study therapy within 4 weeks prior to start of study treatment
* Prolongation of QTc interval to \>480 msec
* Active/Acute Hepatitis B infection
a. Note: Patients with chronic HBV infection with active disease who meet the criteria for anti HBV therapy should require the patient be on a suppressive antiviral therapy prior to initiation of cancer therapy.
* Active/Acute Hepatitis C infection
a. Note: Patients who are HCV Ab positive but HCV RNA negative due to prior treatment or natural resolution should be eligible.
* Known intolerance to either of the study drugs (or any of the excipients)
* History of organ allograft (subject has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant)
* Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving systemic steroid therapy or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to the first dose of study treatment. The use of physiologic doses of corticosteroids (up to 10 mg/d of prednisone or equivalent) may be approved after consultation with the study PI or Co-PI.
* Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years (i.e., with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs). Replacement therapy (e.g., thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, etc.) is not considered a form of systemic treatment
* Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids, or current pneumonitis
* Patient with any prior immune related events (irAE) Grade 3 or higher that resulted in discontinuing or significant delay of dosing of immunotherapy
* Has received a live-virus vaccination within 30 days of planned treatment start.
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