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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

HTL0039732 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumours

A Cancer Research UK Phase I/IIa Trial of HTL0039732, Given Orally as Monotherapy and in Combination With Immunotherapy or Other Approved Therapies in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumours

HTL0039732 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumours (NCT05944237) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Neoplasms and Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant, sponsored by Cancer Research UK. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate a new drug, HTL0039732, that will be administered on its own (as a monotherapy) and in combination with atezolizumab or with other approved anti-cancer therapies, in participants with advanced solid tumours.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Neoplasms, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 150 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Neoplasms subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Written (signed and dated) willing to sign a consent form and capable of co-operating with investigational medicinal product administration and follow-up. 2. Phase 1, dose escalation phase Part A (HTL0039732 monotherapy): - Histologically or cytologically proven advanced solid tumour, refractory to conventional treatment, or for which no further conventional therapy is considered appropriate by the Investigator or is declined by the potential participant. - At least 1 measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.1, which (in the Investigator's opinion) has had objective radiological progression on or after the last therapy, or at least one assessable lesion e.g. pleural or peritoneal thickening that does not fulfil RECIST v1.1 criteria for measurable disease. a. Consent for fresh tumour biopsy sample(s) at time of PD, if the participant has accessible disease and is eligible to receive atezolizumab. Optional at time of disease progression. - Consent to access and analysis of any available archival tissue or a fresh tumour sample at baseline, if archival tissue is unavailable. - Consent for fresh tumour biopsy sample(s) at time of PD, if the participant has accessible disease and is eligible to receive atezolizumab. Optional at time of disease progression. Phase 1 Part B: \- Histologically proven advanced solid tumour where PGE2/EP4 signalling is believed to be more prevalent or significant (such as microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC), gastro-esophageal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), mCRPC, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, mesothelioma, cervical cancer, renal cancer, sarcoma, pheochromocytoma and cancers with PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway activating mutations using a clinically-validated assay). Phase 2a: ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Written (signed and dated) informed consent and capable of co-operating with investigational medicinal product administration and follow-up. 2. Phase 1, dose escalation phase Part A (HTL0039732 monotherapy): * Histologically or cytologically proven advanced solid tumour, refractory to conventional treatment, or for which no further conventional therapy is considered appropriate by the Investigator or is declined by the potential participant. * At least 1 measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.1, which (in the Investigator's opinion) has had objective radiological progression on or after the last therapy, or at least one assessable lesion e.g. pleural or peritoneal thickening that does not fulfil RECIST v1.1 criteria for measurable disease. a. Consent for fresh tumour biopsy sample(s) at time of PD, if the participant has accessible disease and is eligible to receive atezolizumab. Optional at time of disease progression. * Consent to access and analysis of any available archival tissue or a fresh tumour sample at baseline, if archival tissue is unavailable. * Consent for fresh tumour biopsy sample(s) at time of PD, if the participant has accessible disease and is eligible to receive atezolizumab. Optional at time of disease progression. Phase 1 Part B: \- Histologically proven advanced solid tumour where PGE2/EP4 signalling is believed to be more prevalent or significant (such as microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC), gastro-esophageal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), mCRPC, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, mesothelioma, cervical cancer, renal cancer, sarcoma, pheochromocytoma and cancers with PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway activating mutations using a clinically-validated assay). Phase 2a: \- Histologically proven advanced solid tumour, in line with indications listed below, refractory to conventional treatment, or for which no conventional therapy is considered appropriate by the Investigator or is declined by the potential participant: 1. MSS CRC with PIK3CA or HER2 mutation, and/or other driver mutation as agreed with the Sponsor (genomic alteration to have been previously identified using a validated next-generation sequencing method performed on either tumour tissue or circulating tumour DNA \[ctDNA\]); 2. Gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GOJ) adenocarcinoma; 3. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma; 4. mCRPC Phase 1 Part B and Phase 2a: * Consent to access and analysis of any available archival tissue. * Consent for fresh tumour biopsy samples at baseline and on treatment. However, the following exceptions will be permitted if archival tissue is available at the recruiting site: 1. Patients with mCRPC: biopsies are not required for those whose only safely accessible lesions are bone metastases that lack an accessible soft tissue component. 2. For the first 12 participants in each indication: the on-trial biopsy is optional; and the baseline biopsy is mandatory if there is a safely accessible lesion but may be omitted for patients who have no safely accessible lesion, to permit their inclusion in the study. This will continually be assessed through the study. * Disease refractory to conventional treatment, or for which no further conventional therapy is considered appropriate by the Investigator or is declined by the participant. * Except for mCRPC, at least 1 measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.1, which (in the Investigator's opinion) has had objective radiological progression on or after the last therapy. Potential participants with mCRPC may instead have had PD according to PCWG3 criteria. 1. Previously irradiated lesions cannot be counted as target lesions unless clearly progressed after the radiotherapy. 2. Lesions that are intended to be biopsied should not be counted as target lesions (those undergoing biopsy must have at least one target lesion that is not intended to be biopsied). * For indications where anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy is standard of care (such as clear cell renal cell carcinoma, or gastric or GOJ adenocarcinoma with elevated PD-L1 expression), patients must have received that therapy and must be considered to have had progressive disease by the Investigator either on, or within 6 months after, that treatment. 3. Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1. 5. Haematological and biochemical indices within the protocol specified ranges. 6. Stable thyroid function tests. Stable doses of thyroxine replacement are permitted. 7. Aged 18 years or over at the time consent is given. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Radiotherapy (except for palliative reasons), chemotherapy, non chemotherapy systemic anti-cancer therapy (apart from life-long hormone suppression such as luteinising hormone-releasing agents in participants with mCRPC) or investigational medicinal products during the 4 weeks prior to enrolment; or first dose of an immunotherapy during the previous 12 weeks before first dose of HTL0039732. 2. Ongoing toxic manifestations of previous treatments that are Grade \>1 per CTCAE v5.0. 3. Any central nervous system metastases (unless potential participants have had local therapy and are asymptomatic, radiologically stable and have been off steroids for ≥4 weeks prior to enrolment). 4. Women of child-bearing potential (or who are already pregnant or lactating). Exceptions apply. 5. Men with partners of childbearing potential. Exceptions apply. 6. Major thoracic or abdominal surgery from which the potential participant has not yet recovered. 7. At high medical risk because of non-malignant systemic disease, including active uncontrolled infection. 8. Known history of current or latent tuberculosis, HIV or Hepatitis B or C infection. 9. Prior treatment with EP4 inhibitor. 10. Treatment with selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor in the 8 weeks prior to enrolment. 11. Known hypersensitivity or intolerance to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. 12. Use of systemic immunosuppressive agent in the 2 weeks prior to enrolment. Exceptions apply. 13. Significant cardiovascular disease. 14. Known active peptic ulcer disease, or symptoms of gastritis, dyspepsia or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (one or more episodes per week). 15. Current or planned participation in another interventional clinical trial, whilst taking part in this trial of HTL0039732. 16. Limited ability to swallow or absorb oral medications. 17. Any other condition that, in the Investigator's opinion, would mean that the trial is not in the best interests of the potential participant. Phase 1 Part B and Phase 2a: 18. Any live vaccines in the 4 weeks prior to enrolment. 19. Diagnosis of immunodeficiency. 20. Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment in the 2 years prior to enrolment. 21. History or clinical suspicion of interstitial lung disease, history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids, or current pneumonitis. 22. Hypersensitivity to atezolizumab or any of its excipients. 23. Prior adverse reaction to cancer immunotherapy that required steroid or other immunosuppressive treatment or led to discontinuation of that treatment.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

HTL0039732 Capsules

HTL0039732 Capsules will be administered orally to fasted participants, although an exploration of food effects may be performed as a single dose at Cycle 0. A single dose will be administered between 3 and 9 days prior to commencement of Cycle 1. From Cycle 1 Day 1, HTL0039732 will be administered on a once daily (QD) schedule. Each administration cycle will consist of 21 days with no break between cycles. Participants may initially receive up to 18 cycles but may continue for a further 18 cycles if they are deemed to be benefitting.

DRUG

HTL0039732 Capsules and atezolizumab infusion

HTL0039732 Capsules will be administered orally on a QD schedule to participants starting on Cycle 1 Day 1. Each administration cycle will consist of 21 days with no break between cycles. Participants will also receive 1200 mg atezolizumab as an IV infusion on Day1 of each cycle (i.e. every 3 weeks). Participants may initially receive up to 18 cycles of HTL0039732 but may continue for a further 18 cycles if they are deemed to be benefitting, and they may receive up to 36 cycles of atezolizumab.

Locations (5)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Velindre Cancer Centre
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Guy's Hospital
London, United Kingdom
The Christie Hospital
Manchester, United Kingdom

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05944237), the sponsor (Cancer Research UK), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05944237 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate a new drug, HTL0039732, that will be administered on its own (as a monotherapy) and in combination with atezolizumab or with other approved anti-cancer therapies, in participants with advanced solid tumours. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05944237?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05944237?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05944237. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05944237. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

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Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.