Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungPhase 2NCT04984811
NT-I7 in Combination With Atezolizumab in Previously Untreated, PD-L1-expressing, Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC
A Phase 2 study testing efineptakin alfa and Atezolizumab in people with Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, run by NeoImmuneTech at 22 sites in United States.
Trial summary
This is a multicenter, open-label, single-arm Phase II study to evaluate anti-tumor efficacy and safety of NT-I7 in combination with atezolizumab in subjects with PD-L1-expressing (TPS ≥ 1%), metastatic (Stage IV) or locally advanced squamous or non-squamous NSCLC who have not received prior systemic therapy in the… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
- What is being tested?
- efineptakin alfa and Atezolizumab
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 33 participants
- Where
- 22 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2021to 19 Sep 2024
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
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
Who may be able to join
- Have histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic or locally advanced NSCLC, and have not received prior systemic therapy. Subjects with locally advanced disease must have Stage III NSCLC and are not candidates for surgical resection or definitive chemoradiation
- Tumor PD-L1 expression (TPS≥1%) as determined by PD-L1 22C3 immunohistochemistry local or central assay.
- Have measurable disease
- Agree to provide screening biopsy (or archival tissue) at screening to assess PD-L1
- ECOG 0-1
- Adequate hematologic and end organ function
Who cannot join
- Prior systemic anti-cancer therapy
- NSCLC with EGFR, or ALK, or BRAF or ROS or RED or other genomic tumor aberrations which have available therapy
- Prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study treatment
- Known active CNS metastasis or carcinomatous meningitis
- Severe reactions to mAbs or IV immunoglobulin preparations
- Autoimmune disease history in past two years
Trial locations and contacts
22 sites in 1 country.
22 sites in 1 country
United States22 sites
University Cancer and Blood Center
Athens, Georgia, 30607
TOI Clinical Research
Cerritos, California, 90703
Tennessee Oncology - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404
Zangmeister Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43219
Renovatio Clinical - El Paso
El Paso, Texas, 79915
Summit Health Medical Center
Florham Park, New Jersey, 07932
Florida Cancer Specialists - South Research Office
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Goshen Center for Cancer Care
Goshen, Indiana, 46526
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, 27834
Thompson Cancer Survival Center
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37916
Norton Cancer Institute
Louisville, Kentucky, 40217
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, 36604
Tennessee Oncology - Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, 37203
Eastern CT Hematology & Oncology Associates
Norwich, Connecticut, 06360
Pikeville Medical Center, Inc.
Pikeville, Kentucky, 41501
BRCR Medical Center
Plantation, Florida, 33322
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Portland, Oregon, 97239
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, Inc.
Salisbury, Maryland, 21801
MaineHealth Cancer Care
South Portland, Maine, 04106
Florida Cancer Specialists - North Research Office
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705
Renovatio Clinical - The Woodlands
The Woodlands, Texas, 77380
Florida Cancer Specialists - East Research Office
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
About this study
Official title: A Multicenter, Open-label, Single-arm Phase II Study to Evaluate Anti-tumor Efficacy and Safety of NT-I7 in Combination With Atezolizumab in Subjects With Previously Untreated, PD-L1-expressing, Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC
This is a multicenter, open-label, single-arm Phase II study to evaluate anti-tumor efficacy and safety of NT-I7 in combination with atezolizumab in subjects with PD-L1-expressing (TPS ≥ 1%), metastatic (Stage IV) or locally advanced squamous or non-squamous NSCLC who have not received prior systemic therapy in the metastatic or locally advanced setting. Eligible subjects must have measurable disease according to RECIST 1.1. This Phase II study will enroll up to 83 subjects.
Read the detailed description
The main purpose of this study is to assess the preliminary anti-tumor activity of NT-I7 in combination with atezolizumab in subjects with programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1)-expressing (tumor proportion score [TPS] ≥ 1%), locally advanced or metastatic squamous or non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not received prior systemic therapy for locally advanced or metastatic disease. The primary objective is evaluated based on the objective response rate (ORR) as assessed by investigators using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) and immune RECIST (iRECIST).
Secondary objectives include further evaluation of the anti-tumor activity and efficacy of the combination therapy based on the duration of response (DoR), disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) per RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST. In addition, the safety and tolerability of NT-I7 will be evaluated.
One treatment cycle is defined as 21 days (3 weeks). Atezolizumab is administered at a dose of 1200 mg via intravenous (IV) infusion once every 3 weeks (Q3W) on Day 1 of each cycle. NT-I7 is administered at a dose of 1200 μg/kg via intramuscular (IM) injection once every 6 weeks (Q6W) on Day 1 of alternating cycles, starting on Cycle 1 Day 1. On days when both study drugs are administered, atezolizumab is given prior to NT-I7.
Each subject may participate for a maximum of 35 cycles (approximately 2 years) of study treatment. The last safety follow-up visit will occur 90 days after the last dose, meaning the total participant duration could be up to 27 months.
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Being tested
- efineptakin alfa, Atezolizumab
- Keywords
- Advanced, Metastatic, NSCLC, PD-L1, Atezolizumab, NT-I7, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer, efineptakin alfa, efineptakin
- Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Neoplasm Metastasis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
efineptakin alfaDrug
Also called NT-I7
1200 μg/kg NT-I7 administered intramuscularly (IM) once every 6 weeks (Q6W) starting on Cycle 1. The treatment will be continued up to a maximum of 35 cycles (approximately 2 years).
AtezolizumabDrug
Also called Tecentriq
1200 mg atezolizumab administered intravenously (IV) once every 3 weeks (Q3W) starting on Cycle 1. The treatment will be continued up to a maximum of 35 cycles (approximately 2 years).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| NT-I7 and atezolizumab | Experimental | Participants with no prior systemic therapy for advanced NSCLC will receive 1200 μg/kg NT-I7 IM on Day 1 and every 6 weeks and atezolizumab IV 1200 mg every 3 weeks until disease progression. Receives: Drug: efineptakin alfa; Drug: Atezolizumab |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
The percentage of subjects with a best overall response (BOR) of a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR), per RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST as determined by the investigator.
Per RECIST v1.1, Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters; Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. Furthermore, the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression). Under iRECIST, tumor response is classified as immune Complete Response (iCR) or immune Partial Response (iPR) using the same size thresholds as RECIST 1.1.
Measured: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).
Secondary outcomes (4)
Duration of Response (DoR)
Time from the first occurrence of a documented objective response to the time of the first documented disease progression or death from any cause, whichever occurs first, per RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST as determined by the investigator. Per RECIST v1.1, Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters; Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. Furthermore, the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression). Under iRECIST, tumor response is classified as immune Complete Response (iCR) or immune Partial Response (iPR) using the same size thresholds as RECIST 1.1.
Measured: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
The proportion of subjects with a best overall response of CR, PR or SD, per RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST as determined by the investigator.
Measured: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
The time from the first study treatment (Cycle 1, Day 1) to the first occurrence of progression or death from any cause, whichever occurs first, per RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST as determined by the investigator. Progression is defined using RECIST 1.1 as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. Furthermore, the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression. Under iRECIST, initial progression is classified as immune unconfirmed progressive disease (iUPD). Progression is confirmed as immune confirmed progressive disease (iCPD) if a subsequent assessment (proportionately 4-8 weeks later) shows a further increase in tumor burden (an additional 5 mm increase in the sum of diameters of target or new lesions, or further progression of non-target lesions) or the appearance of additional new lesions.
Measured: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).
Overall Survival (OS)
The time from first study treatment (Cycle 1, Day 1) to death from any cause.
Measured: Up to 2 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Aug 2021
- Study start15 Nov 2021
- Primary completion28 Aug 2024
- Study completion19 Sep 2024
Why it stopped: sponsor decision (not for safety)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 33 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- NeoImmuneTech
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Roche Pharma AG
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Donghoon Choi, PhD, Study chair, NeoImmuneTech
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04984811
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NIT-119
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Jul 2021
- Last updated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multicenter, Open-label, Single-arm Phase II Study to Evaluate Anti-tumor Efficacy and Safety of NT-I7 in Combination With Atezolizumab in Subjects With Previously Untreated, PD-L1-expressing, Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04984811
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NIT-119
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Keywords
- Advanced, Metastatic, NSCLC, PD-L1, Atezolizumab, NT-I7, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: sponsor decision (not for safety)
- Enrolment
- 33 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- NeoImmuneTechIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Roche Pharma AG
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 11 Jun 2026
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a multicenter, open-label, single-arm Phase II study to evaluate anti-tumor efficacy and safety of NT-I7 in combination with atezolizumab in subjects with PD-L1-expressing (TPS ≥ 1%), metastatic (Stage IV) or locally advanced squamous or non-squamous NSCLC who have not received prior systemic therapy in the metastatic or locally advanced setting. Eligible subjects must have measurable disease according to RECIST 1.1. This Phase II study will enroll up to 83 subjects.
Detailed description
The main purpose of this study is to assess the preliminary anti-tumor activity of NT-I7 in combination with atezolizumab in subjects with programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1)-expressing (tumor proportion score [TPS] ≥ 1%), locally advanced or metastatic squamous or non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not received prior systemic therapy for locally advanced or metastatic disease. The primary objective is evaluated based on the objective response rate (ORR) as assessed by investigators using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) and immune RECIST (iRECIST).
Secondary objectives include further evaluation of the anti-tumor activity and efficacy of the combination therapy based on the duration of response (DoR), disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) per RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST. In addition, the safety and tolerability of NT-I7 will be evaluated.
One treatment cycle is defined as 21 days (3 weeks). Atezolizumab is administered at a dose of 1200 mg via intravenous (IV) infusion once every 3 weeks (Q3W) on Day 1 of each cycle. NT-I7 is administered at a dose of 1200 μg/kg via intramuscular (IM) injection once every 6 weeks (Q6W) on Day 1 of alternating cycles, starting on Cycle 1 Day 1. On days when both study drugs are administered, atezolizumab is given prior to NT-I7.
Each subject may participate for a maximum of 35 cycles (approximately 2 years) of study treatment. The last safety follow-up visit will occur 90 days after the last dose, meaning the total participant duration could be up to 27 months.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| NT-I7 and atezolizumab | Experimental | Drug: efineptakin alfa, Drug: AtezolizumabParticipants with no prior systemic therapy for advanced NSCLC will receive 1200 μg/kg NT-I7 IM on Day 1 and every 6 weeks and atezolizumab IV 1200 mg every 3 weeks until disease progression. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Have histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic or locally advanced NSCLC, and have not received prior systemic therapy. Subjects with locally advanced disease must have Stage III NSCLC and are not candidates for surgical resection or definitive chemoradiation
- Tumor PD-L1 expression (TPS≥1%) as determined by PD-L1 22C3 immunohistochemistry local or central assay.
- Have measurable disease
- Agree to provide screening biopsy (or archival tissue) at screening to assess PD-L1
- ECOG 0-1
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Prior systemic anti-cancer therapy
- NSCLC with EGFR, or ALK, or BRAF or ROS or RED or other genomic tumor aberrations which have available therapy
- Prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study treatment
- Known active CNS metastasis or carcinomatous meningitis
- Severe reactions to mAbs or IV immunoglobulin preparations
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| efineptakin alfaAlso: NT-I71200 μg/kg NT-I7 administered intramuscularly (IM) once every 6 weeks (Q6W) starting on Cycle 1. The treatment will be continued up to a maximum of 35 cycles (approximately 2 years). | Drug | NT-I7 and atezolizumab |
| AtezolizumabAlso: Tecentriq1200 mg atezolizumab administered intravenously (IV) once every 3 weeks (Q3W) starting on Cycle 1. The treatment will be continued up to a maximum of 35 cycles (approximately 2 years). | Drug | NT-I7 and atezolizumab |
Primary outcome
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Time frame: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).
The percentage of subjects with a best overall response (BOR) of a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR), per RECIST 1.1 and iRECIST as determined by the investigator. Per RECIST v1.1, Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters; Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. Furthermore, the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression). Under iRECIST, tumor response is classified as immune Complete Response (iCR) or immune Partial Response (iPR) using the same size thresholds as RECIST 1.1.
4 secondary outcomes
Duration of Response (DoR)
Time frame: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
Time frame: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Time frame: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).
Overall Survival (OS)
Time frame: Up to 2 years
Results and safety
Loading the posted results from ClinicalTrials.gov…
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Jun 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
Related trials for Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
RecruitingPhase 1/2
Study of INBRX-106 and INBRX-106 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (Hexavalent OX40 Agonist)
Solid Tumor, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RecruitingObservational study
A Prospective ,Multicenter ,Non-interventional ,Real-world Study Observing Changes in Molecular Markers Osimertinib Targeted Therapy in EGFRm NSCLC
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
RecruitingPhase 3
A Study Evaluating Sotorasib Platinum Doublet Combination Versus Pembrolizumab Platinum Doublet Combination as a Front-Line Therapy in Participants With Stage IV or Advanced Stage IIIB/C Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers (CodeBreaK 202)
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Active, not recruitingPhase 2
Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd, DS-1062a) in Advanced and/or Unresectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Metastatic Lung Cancer, Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Not yet recruitingPhase 1/2
STAR0602 With Nivolumab in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer and in Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer, and STAR0602 Alone in Thymic Carcinoma
NSCLC, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Donghoon Choi, PhD study chair
NeoImmuneTech
22 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing efineptakin alfa and Atezolizumab in people with Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, run by NeoImmuneTech at 22 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 22 sites in United States. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 11 Jun 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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?
Objective Response Rate (ORR) (time frame: The first on-study imaging assessment were performed every 6 weeks for the first 6 months and every 9 weeks, or more frequently if clinically indicated, until disease progression or treatment discontinuation (up to 2 years).). 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 11 Jun 2026.