SPOTLIGHT 204: A Multicenter, Phase 2b, open-label, non-randomized, clinical trial to evaluate safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of intra-lesional BO-112 in patients with resectable primary low and high risk basal cell carcinoma

2024-511801-51-00 Protocol BOT-112-204 Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) Ongoing, recruitment ended

Start 24 Oct 2024 · Status Ongoing, recruitment ended · 1 EU/EEA countries · 6 sites · Protocol BOT-112-204

Overview

Sponsor-declared trial summary

Phase Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
Status Ongoing, recruitment ended
Participants planned 60
Countries 1
Sites 6

Basal cell carcinoma

To evaluate efficacy of BO-112 administered by IL injection in patients with resectable primary low or high risk BCC, respectively

Key facts

Sponsor
Highlight Therapeutics S.L.
Participant type
Patients
Age range
18-64 years, 65+ years
Gender
Male and Female
Therapeutic area
Diseases [C] - Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17]
Trial duration
24 Oct 2024 → ongoing
Decision date (initial)
2024-08-12
Transition trial
No
Low-intervention
No
Rare-disease indication
No
Vulnerable population
No
Funding sources
Highlight Therapeutics S.L.

External identifiers

EU CT number
2024-511801-51-00
WHO UTN
U1111-1306-8484

Trial design

CTIS Part I — objectives, methods, condition coding

Main objective

Scope: Efficacy, Safety, Therapy

To evaluate efficacy of BO-112 administered by IL injection in patients with resectable primary low or high risk BCC, respectively

Secondary objectives 3

  1. To evaluate safety and tolerability of BO-112 administered by IL injection in patients with resectable primary low or high risk BCC, respectively
  2. To evaluate efficacy of BO-112 administered by IL injection in patients with resectable primary low or high risk BCC, respectively
  3. To evaluate the recurrence rate of nodular BCC in patients with resectable primary low or high risk BCC, respectively

Conditions and MedDRA coding

Basal cell carcinoma

VersionLevelCodeTermSystem organ class
21.1 LLT 10007286 Carcinoma basal cell 10029104

Study design 1 period

#TitleAllocationBlindingRoles blindedArms
1 SPOTLIGHT-204
multicenter, phase 2b, open-label, non-randomized, clinical trial to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics and preliminary efficacy of intra-lesional BO-112 in patients with resectable primary low and high risk basal cell carcinoma
Not Applicable None Low-risk nodular and/or superficial BCC: • Participants with primary resectable nodular and/or superficial BCC with well-defined borders with:
o At least one lesion with the longest diameter from 5 to 10 mm located on cheeks, forehead, scalp, neck, and pretibial.
OR
o At least one lesion with the longest diameter from 5 to 20 mm located on trunk and extremities (excluding hands, feet, nail units, pretibial, and ankles).
High risk BCC: • Participants with primary resectable aggressive BCC (i.e. having morpheaform, basosquamous (metatypical), sclerosing, mixed infiltrative, or micronodular features in any portion of the lesion) with:
o At least one lesion with the longest diameter from 5 mm and larger in any body location.
OR
• Participants with primary resectable nodular and/or superficial BCC with
• At least one lesion with the longest diameter from 5 mm to 30 mm located on central face, nose, lips, chin, mandible, preauricular and postauricular skin/sulci, temple, ear, genitalia, hands, and feet
• OR at least one lesion larger than 10 mm to 30 mm located on cheeks, forehead, scalp, neck, and pretibial
• OR at least one lesion larger than 20 mm to 30mm located on trunk and extremities

Regulatory references

Scientific advice from competent authorities
Food And Drug Administration
Plan to share IPD
No
IPD plan description
Not yet determined

Eligibility criteria

Principal inclusion / exclusion criteria as submitted by sponsor

Inclusion criteria 9

  1. Must be ≥ 18 years old
  2. Has primary resectable low or high risk basal cell carcinoma according to the protocol definition
  3. Has diagnostic punch biopsy or incisional biopsy of all lesions intended for injection available prior to the first dose of BO-112
  4. Has adequate organ function as defined in the protocol
  5. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of human chorionic gonadotropin [HCG]) within 24 hours prior to the start of study drug
  6. Women of childbearing potential must be willing to use two effective methods of birth control while treated with BO-112 and for 4 weeks after the last treatment. The two forms of birth control authorized are defined as the use of a barrier method of contraception (condom with spermicide) in association with one of the following methods of birth control: bilateral tubal ligation; combined oral contraceptives (estrogens and progesterone) or implanted or injectable contraceptives from the time of informed consent
  7. Male patients with female partners of childbearing potential must be willing to use two adequate contraception methods while treated with BO-112 and for 4 weeks after treatment completion
  8. Capable of giving signed informed consent as described in Appendix 1 which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol
  9. Able and willing to comply with all study requirements, including surgical removal of lesion/lesion site at completion of

Exclusion criteria 15

  1. Has any BCC lesion(s) planned for injection in site of prior radiation within 6 months prior to the first dose of BO-112 or has any BCC lesion(s) planned for injection within 2 cm of the open eyelid margins
  2. Female participants: lactating or pregnant
  3. Has received a live vaccine or mRNA COVID vaccine within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug or has a vaccination planned during treatment with BO-112 and within 7 days after the last study drug administration
  4. Is immunocompromised
  5. Has any prior systemic anti-lesion therapy for study lesions prior to first dose; any chemotherapy or immunotherapy for any other malignancy within 24 months prior to the first dose of BO-112
  6. Has any other concurrent anti-cancer therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, or any ancillary therapy considered investigational [used for a not approved indication and in the context of a research investigation]) within 28 days of first study drug administration; or plans to participate in an experimental drug study while enrolled in this study.
  7. Has any experimental or investigational agents within one month of first BO-112 injection
  8. Has received or is expected to receive treatment with psoralen plus UVA or UVB therapy within 6 months prior to the first dose of BO-112
  9. Requires / or has used topical products within 5 cm of a treatment-targeted BCC lesion or systemic therapies that might interfere with the evaluation of the study medication during the study
  10. Has any medical contraindications to surgery
  11. Has Gorlin’s syndrome
  12. Has clinically active or uncontrolled skin disease or tattoos that would interfere with evaluation of the area surrounding the target lesion
  13. Has another malignant disease requiring treatment, except for adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the breast or of the cervix, low grade prostate cancer on surveillance without any plans for treatment intervention other than hormonal therapy, or prostate cancer that has been adequately treated with prostatectomy or radiotherapy and currently with no evidence of disease or symptoms
  14. Has a history of immunological disorder, severe allergic reaction, moderate or severe asthma or known history of anaphylaxis or any other serious adverse reactions to the investigational products
  15. Has history of hypersensitivity to BO-112 or its excipients/vehicle

Endpoints

Primary and secondary outcome measures (English text)

Primary endpoints 1

  1. Composite visual and pathological response [at surgery] on patient level assessed by central review

Secondary endpoints 3

  1. Occurrence of adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and AEs leading to discontinuation or death on patient level
  2. Pathological response [at surgery] on patient level assessed by the investigator and central review, respectively. Visual response [during the study and at surgery] on patient level assessed by the investigator and central review, respectively.
  3. Recurrence [at 12 months] after surgery on patient level assessed by the investigator

Investigational products

Investigational medicinal products (IMPs), comparators, placebo, auxiliary

Test 1

BO-112

PRD8752644 · Product

Active substance
Polyinosinic:polycytidylic Acid
Pharmaceutical form
SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Route of administration
INTRATUMORAL USE
Max daily dose
2 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
6 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
3 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
ATC code
L03AX07 — POLY I:C
MA holder
HIGHLIGHT THERAPEUTICS, S.L.
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

Sponsors and contacts

Sponsor organisations, regulatory contacts, third parties

Highlight Therapeutics S.L.

Sponsor organisation
Highlight Therapeutics S.L.
Address
Calle De San Agustin 9
City
Paterna
Postcode
46980
Country
Spain

Scientific contact point

Organisation
Highlight Therapeutics S.L.
Contact name
Marisol Quintero

Public contact point

Organisation
Highlight Therapeutics S.L.
Contact name
Marisol Quintero

Sponsor responsibilities

Article 77 compliance
Highlight Therapeutics S.L.
Contact point sponsor
Highlight Therapeutics S.L.
Article 77 implementation
Highlight Therapeutics S.L.

Locations

1 EU/EEA country · 6 investigational sites

By country

CountryMS statusPlanned subjectsSites
Spain Ongoing, recruitment ended 30 6
Rest of world
Israel
30

Investigational sites

Spain

6 sites · Ongoing, recruitment ended
Hospital Universitario De Salamanca
Servicio de Dermatología en Complejo Asistencial Univesitario de Salamanca (CAUSA), Paseo De San Vicente 58-182, 37007, Salamanca
Clinica Universidad De Navarra
Dermatology, Calle Marquesado De Santa Marta 1, 28027, Madrid
Fundacio De Recerca Clinic Barcelona-Institut D’Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer
Dermatology, Calle Rosellon 149-153, 08036, Barcelona
Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute
Dermatology department Universitary Hospital Basurto, Cruces Plaza 12, 48903, Barakaldo
Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre
Dermatology, Avenida De Cordoba Sn, 28041, Madrid
Fundacion Instituto Valenciano De Oncologia
Dermatology, Calle Professor Beltran Baguena 8, 46009, Valencia

Country notifications

Trial-start, recruitment-start, end and early-termination notifications submitted per Member State

Country Trial startTrial end Recruitment startRecruitment end Early termination
Spain 2024-10-24 2024-12-10 2025-12-30

Results and documents

Annex IV summary of results, Annex V layperson summary, and all documents registered in CTIS for this trial

Documents 6 files

Public protocol annexes, IB summaries, regulatory submissions and post-authorisation documents registered in CTIS.

TypeTitleVersion
Protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol_2024-511801-51-00 4.0
Recruitment arrangements (for publication) K1_Recruitment arrangements 1
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF_EN_Public 4.0
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF_ES_Public 4.0
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol Synopsis_Spain_2024-511801-51-00_EN_Public 4.0
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol Synopsis_Spain_2024-511801-51-00_ES_Public 4.0

Application history

8 submissions — initial application plus substantial / non-substantial modifications

#TypeCodeSubmittedReference MSConclusionDecision date
1 INITIAL IN 2024-04-23 Spain Acceptable with conditions
2024-08-12
2024-08-12
2 NON SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION NSM-2 2024-09-23 Spain Acceptable with conditions
2024-08-12
2024-09-23
3 NON SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION NSM-3 2024-12-09 Spain Acceptable with conditions
2024-08-12
2024-12-09
4 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-2 2025-02-07 Spain Acceptable with conditions 2025-03-11
5 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-3 2025-03-26 Spain Acceptable
2025-05-09
2025-05-12
6 NON SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION NSM-5 2025-07-23 Spain Acceptable
2025-05-09
2025-07-23
7 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-4 2025-10-24 Spain Acceptable
2026-01-26
2026-02-02
8 NON SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION NSM-6 2026-04-16 Spain Acceptable
2026-01-26
2026-04-16