Metastatic Urothelial CancerPhase 2NCT06225596
Study BT8009-230 in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer (Duravelo-2)
A Phase 2 study testing Zelenectide pevedotin, Pembrolizumab and Gemcitabine + cisplatin Or carboplatin in people with Metastatic Urothelial Cancer, run by BicycleTx Limited at 102 sites in 21 countries.
Trial summary
This is a global, multicenter, randomized, open-label study. The main objective of the study is to measure the clinical activity and safety of zelenectide pevedotin formally BT8009, in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy, and as monotherapy in participants with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
- What is being tested?
- Zelenectide pevedotin, Pembrolizumab and Gemcitabine + cisplatin Or carboplatin
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 375 participants
- Where
- 102 sitesin 21 countries
- Study dates
- 24 Jan 2024to Mar 2028
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks.
- Measurable disease as defined by RECIST v1.1.
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced (unresectable) or metastatic UC of the renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, or urethra.
- Archival or fresh tumor tissue comprising primary or metastatic UC should be available for submission to central laboratory.
- Negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) (negative serum test at Screening and negative urine or serum test within 72 hours prior to the first dose).
- Cohort 1: Previously Untreated: Eligible to receive platinum-based chemotherapy (either cisplatin- or carboplatin-based chemotherapy based on Investigator decision.
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- Cohort 1: Participants must not have received prior systemic therapy for locally advanced or metastatic UC with the following exceptions:
- Prior local intravesical chemotherapy, local surgery when full resection is not achieved, local immunotherapy, and radiotherapy are permitted if completed at least 4 weeks prior to the initiation of study treatment and all acute toxicities have resolved.
- Prior neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy or monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE)-based therapy with recurrence >12 months from completion of therapy.
- Prior neoadjuvant/adjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy with recurrence >12 months from completion of therapy.
- Cohort 2: Previously Treated: Participants must have received ≥ 1 prior systemic treatment for locally advanced or metastatic UC. This includes neoadjuvant/adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy if recurrence occurred within 12 months of completing therapy.
- Cohort 2: Progression or recurrence of UC during or following receipt of most recent therapy.
Who cannot join
- Active keratitis or corneal ulcerations.
- Requirement, while receiving study medications, for treatment with strong inhibitors or strong inducers of human cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) or inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) including herbal- or food-based inhibitors.
- Any condition requiring current treatment with high dose corticosteroids (> 10 mg daily prednisone or equivalent).
- Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients of any of the study interventions, or to MMAE.
- Has not adequately recovered from recent major surgery (excluding placement of vascular access).
- Receipt of live or attenuated vaccine within 30 days of first dose.
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- Cohort 1: Previously Untreated: Prior treatment with a checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) for any other malignancy within the last 12 months.
- Cohort 2: Previously Treated: Received more than 1 prior platinum-based chemotherapy regimen for locally advanced or metastatic UC. This includes neoadjuvant/adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy if recurrence occurred within 12 months of completing therapy.
- Cohort 2: Prior treatment with enfortumab vedotin or any other MMAE-based therapy
Trial locations and contacts
102 sites in 21 countries.
102 sites in 21 countries
Spain14 sites
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Barcelona, 08026
Hospital Clinic Barcelona
Barcelona, 08036
Institut Catala d'Oncologia - L'Hospitalet
Barcelona, 08908
Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35016
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon
Madrid, 28007
Clinica Universidad de Navarra - Madrid
Madrid, 28027
Hospital Fundacion Jimenez Diaz
Madrid, 28040
Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
Madrid, 28041
Hospital Universitario La Paz
Madrid, 28046
Clinica Universidad de Navarra - Pamplona
Pamplona, 31008
Hospital Universitario Donostia
San Sebastián, 20014
Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla
Santander, 39008
Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago
Santiago de Compostela, 15706
Instituto Valenciano de Oncologia
Valencia, 46009
United States13 sites
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - Hollings Cancer Center
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
Denver, Colorado, 80218
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030
UofL Health Brown Cancer Center
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
University of Miami - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Miami, Florida, 33136
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Carolina Urologic Research Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572
SCRI Oncology Partners
Nashville, Tennessee, 37203
Nebraska Cancer Specialists
Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229
Moffitt
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10461
University of Kansas Cancer Center
Westwood, Kansas, 66205
Argentina10 sites
Centro de Diagnostico Urologico S.R.L.
Buenos Aires, C1120AAT
Hospital Britanico de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, C1280AEB
Hospital Sirio Libanes de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, C1419AHN
Instituto Alexander Fleming
Buenos Aires, C1426ANZ
Fundacion Medica Rio Negro y Neuquen
Cipolletti, R8324
Centro Medico Privado (CEMAIC)
Córdoba, X5008HHW
Fundación CORI para la investigación y Prevención del Cancer
La Rioja, 5300
Centro De Investigacion Pergamino S.A.
Pergamino, B2700CPM
Instituto de Oncologia de Rosario
Santa Fe, S2000KZE
Clinica Viedma S.A.
Viedma, 8500
Australia9 sites
Cancer Research SA
Adelaide, 5000
Mater Misericordiae Ltd, South Brisbane
Brisbane, 4101
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Douglas, QLD 4814
Barwon Health
Geelong, 3220
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Hunter, 2310
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Nedlands, 6009
Blacktown Hospital
New South Wales, 2148
Icon Cancer Centre
South Brisbane, 4066
Gold Coast University Hospital
Southport, 4215
South Korea7 sites
Chungnam National University Hospital
Daejeon, 35015
National Cancer Center
Goyang, 10408
Korea University Anam Hospital
Seoul, 02841
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, 05505
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, 06351
Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System
Seoul, 3722
United Kingdom7 sites
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
Bristol, BS2 8ED
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
London, EC1A 7BE
University College London Hospital
London, NW1 2PG
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW3 2QG
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth, PL6 8DH
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Sutton, SM2 5PT
Taiwan6 sites
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, 807
China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, 40447
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, 704
Chi Mei Medical Center
Tainan, 710
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, 10002
Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMHLK)
Taoyuan City, 333
France5 sites
Service d'Oncologie Medicale - CHRU Besancon
Besançon, 25000
CHU Bordeaux - Hopital Saint-Andre
Bordeaux, 33000
Groupement de Cooperation Sanitaire (GCS) ELSAN - Clinique Victor Hugo
Le Mans, 72000
HCL Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud
Pierre-Bénite, 69495
Institut Gustave Roussy
Villejuif, 94805
Georgia4 sites
LTD High Technology Hospital Medcenter
Batumi, 6000
The First University Clinic of Tbilisi State Medical University
Tbilisi, 0141
New Vision University Hospital
Tbilisi, 0159
Multiprofile Clinic Consilium Medulla LTD
Tbilisi, 0186
Turkey (Türkiye)4 sites
Trakya University Medical Faculty
Edirne, 22030
Istinye Universitesi VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi
Istanbul, 34899
Medical Point Izmir Hospital
Izmir, 35575
Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
Kocaeli, 41380
Brazil3 sites
Fundacao PIO XII - Hospital de Amor
Barretos, 14784-400
CEPEN - Centro de Pesquisa e Ensino em Oncologia de Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, 88020-210
Hospital Alemao Oswaldo Cruz
São Paulo, 01327-001
Chile3 sites
Fundación Arturo López Pérez (FALP)
Santiago, 7500921
Centro de Investigacion Clinica Bradford Hill
Santiago, 8420000
Oncocentro APYS
Viña del Mar, 2520598
Israel3 sites
Rambam Health Care Campus
Haifa, 3109601
Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center
Jerusalem, 9112001
Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital
Petah Tikva, 4941492
Italy3 sites
Centro Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano
Aviano, 33081
Ospedale Policlinico San Martino IRCCS
Genova, 16132
Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS "Fondazione G. Pascale"
Naples, 80131
Belgium2 sites
General Hospital Maria Middelares
Ghent, 9000
University Hospital Gent
Ghent, 9000
Canada2 sites
McGill University Health Center
Québec, H4A 3J1
Princess Margaret Hospital
Toronto, M5G 2M9
Hungary2 sites
Orszagos Onkologiai Intezet
Budapest, H-1122
Budapesti Uzsoki Utcai Korhaz
Budapest, H-1145
Poland2 sites
Copernicus PL Sp. z o.o., Wojewodzkie Centrum Onkologii
Gdansk, 80-210
Mazowiecki Szpital Onkologiczny
Wieliszew, 05-135
Serbia1 site
University Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic of Urology
Belgrade, 11000
About this study
Official title: A Randomized Open-Label Phase 2/3 Study of BT8009 as Monotherapy or in Combination in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer (Duravelo-2)
This is a global, multicenter, randomized, open-label study. The main objective of the study is to measure the clinical activity and safety of zelenectide pevedotin formally BT8009, in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy, and as monotherapy in participants with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (UC). The study includes a dose selection for zelenectide pevedotin and is comprised of 2 cohorts. Cohort 1 will include participants who have not received any prior systemic therapy for locally advanced or metastatic UC and are eligible to receive platinum-based chemotherapy, whereas Cohort 2 will include participants who have received ≥ 1 prior systemic therapy for locally advanced or metastatic UC.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
- Being tested
- Zelenectide pevedotin, Pembrolizumab, Gemcitabine + cisplatin Or carboplatin, Avelumab
- Keywords
- Metastatic Urothelial Cancer, BT8009, Bladder cancer, Pembrolizumab, Chemotherapy, Avelumab, Zelenectide pevedotin
- Medical subject headings
- Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Zelenectide pevedotinDrug
Also called BT8009
Participants will receive zelenectide pevedotin on Days 1, 8, and 15 of every 21-day cycle.
Zelenectide pevedotinDrug
Also called BT8009
Participants will receive zelenectide pevedotin on Days 1 and 8 of every 21-day cycle.
PembrolizumabDrug
Participants will receive Pembrolizumab on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle. Pembrolizumab infusion will be started 30 minutes following the completion of the zelenectide pevedotin infusion.
Gemcitabine + cisplatin Or carboplatinDrug
Participants will receive Gemcitabine on Days 1 and 8 of every 21-day cycle plus cisplatin Or carboplatin on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle.
AvelumabDrug
After 4-6 cycles of Gemcitabine + Cisplatin or Carboplatin participants will receive maintenance Avelumab, if clinically indicated, on Days 1 and 15 each 28-day cycle.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 1 | Experimental | Participants will receive zelenectide pevedotin and a standard dose of pembrolizumab. Receives: Drug: Zelenectide pevedotin; Drug: Pembrolizumab |
| Cohort 1: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 2 | Experimental | Participants will receive zelenectide pevedotin and a standard dose of pembrolizumab. Receives: Drug: Zelenectide pevedotin; Drug: Pembrolizumab |
| Cohort 1: Arm 3 | Active comparator | Participants will receive Platinum-based combination chemotherapy +/- avelumab maintenance Receives: Drug: Gemcitabine + cisplatin Or carboplatin; Drug: Avelumab |
| Cohort 2: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 1 | Experimental | Participants will receive zelenectide pevedotin. Receives: Drug: Zelenectide pevedotin |
| Cohort 2: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 2 | Experimental | Participants will receive zelenectide pevedotin. Receives: Drug: Zelenectide pevedotin |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Cohort 1: Progression-free survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors, version 1.1(RECIST v1.1) by blinded central independent review (BICR) of optimal dose zelenectide pevedotin with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy
The time from randomization to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 2: PFS per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of zelenectide pevedotin monotherapy in each treatment regimen
The time from randomization to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 2: Objective response rate (ORR) per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of zelenectide pevedotin monotherapy in each treatment regimen
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Secondary outcomes (30)
Cohort 1: PFS per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of zelenectide pevedotin combined treatment arms versus chemotherapy
The time from randomization to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: ORR per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of optimal dose zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: ORR per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of zelenectide pevedotin combined treatment arms versus chemotherapy
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: Overall survival (OS) rate of optimal dose zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy
The time from randomization to date of death from any cause.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: Duration of response (DoR) per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of optimal dose of zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab
The time from time of first documentation of objective response that is subsequently confirmed to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: Disease control rate (DCR) per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of optimal dose of zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab
The time from randomization to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: PFS per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of unselected zelenectide pevedotin dose in combination with pembrolizumab
The time from randomization to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: OS rate of zelenectide pevedotin combined treatment arms in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy
The time from randomization to date of death from any cause
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 2: DoR per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR in each treatment regimen
The time from time of first documentation of objective response that is subsequently confirmed to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 2: DCR per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR in each treatment regimen
The time from cycle 1 Day 1 to date of first documentation of disease progression or death
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 2: OS rate in each treatment regimen
The time from randomization to date of death from any cause
Measured: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Safety and tolerability of each treatment regimen
Safety will be reported as incidence, severity, seriousness, relationship to study and types of adverse events
Measured: Until 30 days post last dose, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC)
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin pharmacokinetic (PK) parameter (AUC) and ORR.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin AUC
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin PK parameter (AUC) and PFS.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for monomethyl auristatin (MMAE) AUC
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (AUC) and ORR.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE AUC
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (AUC) and PFS.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin PK parameter (Cmax) and ORR.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin Cmax
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin PK parameter (Cmax) and PFS.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE Cmax
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (Cmax) and ORR.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE Cmax
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (Cmax) and PFS.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin average plasma concentration (Cavg)
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin PK parameter (Cavg) and ORR.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin Cavg
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin PK parameter (Cavg) and PFS.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE Cavg
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (Cavg) and ORR.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE Cavg
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (Cavg) and PFS.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for zelenectide pevedotin AUC
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin PK parameter (AUC) and clinical safety, measured by incidence of most frequent or relevant treatment emergent adverse events and treatment related adverse events
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for MMAE AUC
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (AUC) and clinical safety, measured by incidence of most frequent or relevant treatment emergent adverse events and treatment related adverse events.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for zelenectide pevedotin Cmax
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin PK parameter (Cmax) and clinical safety, measured by incidence of most frequent or relevant treatment emergent adverse events and treatment related adverse events.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for MMAE Cmax
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (Cmax) and clinical safety, measured by incidence of most frequent or relevant treatment emergent adverse events and treatment related adverse events.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for zelenectide pevedotin Cavg
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured zelenectide pevedotin PK parameter (Cavg) and clinical safety, measured by incidence of most frequent or relevant treatment emergent adverse events and treatment related adverse events.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Exposure-safety relationships for MMAE Cavg
Quantitative modeling of the association between measured MMAE PK parameter (Cavg) and clinical safety, measured by incidence of most frequent or relevant treatment emergent adverse events and treatment related adverse events.
Measured: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jan 2024
- Study start24 Jan 2024
- Primary completionMar 2028 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Metastatic Urothelial CancerStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 375 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- BicycleTx Limited
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06225596
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BT8009-230
- Other IDs
- 2023-504231-41, U1111-1300-3791, 2023
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Jan 2024
- Last updated
- 29 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized Open-Label Phase 2/3 Study of BT8009 as Monotherapy or in Combination in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer (Duravelo-2)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06225596
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BT8009-230
- Conditions
- Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
- Keywords
- Metastatic Urothelial Cancer, BT8009, Bladder cancer, Pembrolizumab, Chemotherapy, Avelumab, Zelenectide pevedotin
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 375 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- BicycleTx LimitedIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 24 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Mar 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 26 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
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 global, multicenter, randomized, open-label study. The main objective of the study is to measure the clinical activity and safety of zelenectide pevedotin formally BT8009, in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy, and as monotherapy in participants with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (UC). The study includes a dose selection for zelenectide pevedotin and is comprised of 2 cohorts. Cohort 1 will include participants who have not received any prior systemic therapy for locally advanced or metastatic UC and are eligible to receive platinum-based chemotherapy, whereas Cohort 2 will include participants who have received ≥ 1 prior systemic therapy for locally advanced or metastatic UC.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 5
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 1 | Experimental | Drug: Zelenectide pevedotin, Drug: PembrolizumabParticipants will receive zelenectide pevedotin and a standard dose of pembrolizumab. |
| Cohort 1: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 2 | Experimental | Drug: Zelenectide pevedotin, Drug: PembrolizumabParticipants will receive zelenectide pevedotin and a standard dose of pembrolizumab. |
| Cohort 1: Arm 3 | Active comparator | Drug: Gemcitabine + cisplatin Or carboplatin, Drug: AvelumabParticipants will receive Platinum-based combination chemotherapy +/- avelumab maintenance |
| Cohort 2: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 1 | Experimental | Drug: Zelenectide pevedotinParticipants will receive zelenectide pevedotin. |
| Cohort 2: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 2 | Experimental | Drug: Zelenectide pevedotinParticipants will receive zelenectide pevedotin. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks.
- Measurable disease as defined by RECIST v1.1.
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced (unresectable) or metastatic UC of the renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, or urethra.
- Archival or fresh tumor tissue comprising primary or metastatic UC should be available for submission to central laboratory.
- Negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) (negative serum test at Screening and negative urine or serum test within 72 hours prior to the first dose).
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Active keratitis or corneal ulcerations.
- Requirement, while receiving study medications, for treatment with strong inhibitors or strong inducers of human cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) or inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) including herbal- or food-based inhibitors.
- Any condition requiring current treatment with high dose corticosteroids (> 10 mg daily prednisone or equivalent).
- Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients of any of the study interventions, or to MMAE.
- Has not adequately recovered from recent major surgery (excluding placement of vascular access).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zelenectide pevedotinAlso: BT8009Participants will receive zelenectide pevedotin on Days 1, 8, and 15 of every 21-day cycle. | Drug | Cohort 1: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 1, Cohort 2: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 1 |
| Zelenectide pevedotinAlso: BT8009Participants will receive zelenectide pevedotin on Days 1 and 8 of every 21-day cycle. | Drug | Cohort 1: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 2, Cohort 2: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 2 |
| PembrolizumabParticipants will receive Pembrolizumab on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle. Pembrolizumab infusion will be started 30 minutes following the completion of the zelenectide pevedotin infusion. | Drug | Cohort 1: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 1, Cohort 1: Zelenectide pevedotin Arm 2 |
| Gemcitabine + cisplatin Or carboplatinParticipants will receive Gemcitabine on Days 1 and 8 of every 21-day cycle plus cisplatin Or carboplatin on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle. | Drug | Cohort 1: Arm 3 |
| AvelumabAfter 4-6 cycles of Gemcitabine + Cisplatin or Carboplatin participants will receive maintenance Avelumab, if clinically indicated, on Days 1 and 15 each 28-day cycle. | Drug | Cohort 1: Arm 3 |
Primary outcome
Cohort 1: Progression-free survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors, version 1.1(RECIST v1.1) by blinded central independent review (BICR) of optimal dose zelenectide pevedotin with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
The time from randomization to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Cohort 2: PFS per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of zelenectide pevedotin monotherapy in each treatment regimen
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
The time from randomization to date of first documentation of disease progression or death.
Cohort 2: Objective response rate (ORR) per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of zelenectide pevedotin monotherapy in each treatment regimen
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
30 secondary outcomes
Cohort 1: PFS per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of zelenectide pevedotin combined treatment arms versus chemotherapy
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: ORR per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of optimal dose zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy.
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: ORR per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of zelenectide pevedotin combined treatment arms versus chemotherapy
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: Overall survival (OS) rate of optimal dose zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: Duration of response (DoR) per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of optimal dose of zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: Disease control rate (DCR) per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of optimal dose of zelenectide pevedotin in combination with pembrolizumab
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: PFS per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR of unselected zelenectide pevedotin dose in combination with pembrolizumab
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 1: OS rate of zelenectide pevedotin combined treatment arms in combination with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 2: DoR per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR in each treatment regimen
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 2: DCR per RECIST v1.1 assessed by BICR in each treatment regimen
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohort 2: OS rate in each treatment regimen
Time frame: Up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Safety and tolerability of each treatment regimen
Time frame: Until 30 days post last dose, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC)
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin AUC
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for monomethyl auristatin (MMAE) AUC
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE AUC
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin Cmax
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE Cmax
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE Cmax
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin average plasma concentration (Cavg)
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for zelenectide pevedotin Cavg
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE Cavg
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-efficacy relationships for MMAE Cavg
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for zelenectide pevedotin AUC
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for MMAE AUC
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for zelenectide pevedotin Cmax
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for MMAE Cmax
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Cohorts 1 and 2: Exposure-safety relationships for zelenectide pevedotin Cavg
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Exposure-safety relationships for MMAE Cavg
Time frame: Until the end of treatment, up to approximately 4 years
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
102 sites in 21 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Zelenectide pevedotin, Pembrolizumab and Gemcitabine + cisplatin Or carboplatin in people with Metastatic Urothelial Cancer, run by BicycleTx Limited at 102 sites in 21 countries.
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 12 inclusion and 9 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 102 sites in Spain, United States, Argentina, Australia, South Korea and 16 more countries. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Cohort 1: Progression-free survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors, version 1.1(RECIST v1.1) by blinded central independent review (BICR) of optimal dose zelenectide pevedotin with pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy (time frame: Up to approximately 4 years). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 29 Oct 2026.