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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of Valemetostat Tosylate (DS-3201b) With Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab in HCC

A Phase Ib/II, Dose Escalation and Dose Expansion Study of Valemetostat Tosylate (DS-3201b) With Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

A Study of Valemetostat Tosylate (DS-3201b) With Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab in HCC (NCT06294548) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. 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

This is a phase Ib/II, dose escalation and dose expansion study of valemetostat (DS-3201) with atezolizumab and bevacizumab in patients advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who did not receive prior systemic therapy for advanced HCC.

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 Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 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.

With a target enrollment of 45 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: Subjects must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for enrollment into the study: 1. Sign and date the willing to sign a consent form form (ICF), prior to the start of any study-specific qualification procedures. 2. Subjects ≥18 years of age or the minimum legal adult age (whichever is greater) at the time the ICF is signed 3. HCC diagnosis confirmed by histology/cytology or clinically by American Association for Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 36 criteria in cirrhotic patients. 4. At least one measurable untreated lesion per RECIST v1.1 (see Section 12). Patients who received prior liver directed therapy (ie., Trans arterial chemoembolization \[TACE\], Y-90, liver directed radiation etc.) are eligible provided the target lesion(s) have not been previously treated with liver directed therapy or the target lesion(s) within the field of local therapy have subsequently progressed in accordance with RECIST v1.1 (See Section 12) 5. Locally advanced, metastatic, or unresectable disease. 6. No previous cancer treatment that works throughout the body (like chemotherapy) for advanced HCC. 7. Child Pugh Class A. 8. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) Stage B (not amenable to liver directed therapy) or Stage C. 9. ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0 or 1. 10. The following laboratory values obtained ≤ 28 days prior to registration. Local laboratory data must meet the following criteria at both Screening and prior to dosing on the planned Cycle 1 Day 1 visit to confirm relatively preserved organ function: - Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1500/mm3 - Platelet count 100,000/mm3 (platelet transfusion is not allowed within 14 days prior to screening assessment). - Hemoglobin (Hgb) 9.0 g/dL (red blood cell transfusion is not allowed within 14 days prior to screening assessment). - Total bilirubin (TBIL) ≤1.5 x ULN. - ALT and AST ≤3 x ULN - For patients not receiving therapeutic anticoagulation INR or aPTT ≤2 x ULN ...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: Subjects must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for enrollment into the study: 1. Sign and date the informed consent form (ICF), prior to the start of any study-specific qualification procedures. 2. Subjects ≥18 years of age or the minimum legal adult age (whichever is greater) at the time the ICF is signed 3. HCC diagnosis confirmed by histology/cytology or clinically by American Association for Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 36 criteria in cirrhotic patients. 4. At least one measurable untreated lesion per RECIST v1.1 (see Section 12). Patients who received prior liver directed therapy (ie., Trans arterial chemoembolization \[TACE\], Y-90, liver directed radiation etc.) are eligible provided the target lesion(s) have not been previously treated with liver directed therapy or the target lesion(s) within the field of local therapy have subsequently progressed in accordance with RECIST v1.1 (See Section 12) 5. Locally advanced, metastatic, or unresectable disease. 6. No prior systemic therapy for advanced HCC. 7. Child Pugh Class A. 8. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) Stage B (not amenable to liver directed therapy) or Stage C. 9. ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0 or 1. 10. The following laboratory values obtained ≤ 28 days prior to registration. Local laboratory data must meet the following criteria at both Screening and prior to dosing on the planned Cycle 1 Day 1 visit to confirm relatively preserved organ function: * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1500/mm3 * Platelet count 100,000/mm3 (platelet transfusion is not allowed within 14 days prior to screening assessment). * Hemoglobin (Hgb) 9.0 g/dL (red blood cell transfusion is not allowed within 14 days prior to screening assessment). * Total bilirubin (TBIL) ≤1.5 x ULN. * ALT and AST ≤3 x ULN * For patients not receiving therapeutic anticoagulation INR or aPTT ≤2 x ULN * Creatinine clearance ≥40 mL/min (measured by the Cockcroft-Gault equation) 11. If the subject is a female of childbearing potential, she must have a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening and must be willing to use highly effective birth control, as detailed in Section 4.4, upon enrollment, during the Treatment Period, and for 6 months, following the last dose of study drug. A female is considered of childbearing potential following menarche and until becoming postmenopausal (no menstrual period for a minimum of 12 months) unless permanently sterile (undergone a hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy or bilateral oophorectomy) with surgery at least 1 month before the first dose of study drug or confirmed by follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) test \>40 mIU/mL and estradiol \<40 pg/mL (\<140 pmol/L). If male with partner of childbearing potential, the subject must be surgically sterile or willing to use highly effective birth control (Section 4.4) upon enrollment, during the Treatment Period, and for 6 months following the last dose of study drug. Female subjects must not donate, or retrieve for their own use, ova from the time of screening and throughout the study treatment period, and for at least 6months after the final study drug administration. Male subjects must not freeze or donate sperm starting at Screening and throughout the study period, and for at least 6 months after the final study drug administration. 12. Provide informed written consent ≤28 days prior to registration. 13. Willing to return to enrolling institution for follow-up (during the Active Monitoring Phase of the study). Note: During the Active Monitoring Phase of a study (i.e., active treatment), participants must be willing to return to the consenting institution for follow-up. 14. Willing to provide mandatory blood specimens for correlative research purposes (see Section 10). 15. Unresolved toxicities from previous anticancer therapy, defined as toxicities (other than alopecia) not yet resolved to NCI-CTCAE v 5.0, Grade ≤1 or Baseline. Note: Subjects may be enrolled with chronic, stable Grade 2 toxicities (defined as no worsening to \> Grade 2 for at least 3 months prior to enrollment and managed with standard of care treatment), which the Investigator deems related to previous anticancer therapy, composed of the following: 1. Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. 2. Fatigue. 3. Residual toxicities from prior immunotherapy treatment: Grade 1 or 2 endocrinopathies, which may include the following: * Hypothyroidism/ hyperthyroidism. * Type I diabetes. * Hyperglycemia. * Adrenal insufficiency. * Adrenalitis. * Skin hypopigmentation (vitiligo). Exclusion Criteria: Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be disqualified from entering the study: 1. Any of the following because this study involves an investigational agent whose genotoxic, mutagenic, and teratogenic effects on the developing fetus and newborn are unknown: * Pregnant persons * Nursing persons * Persons of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception 2. Liver directed therapy (Trans arterial chemoembolization \[TACE\], Y-90, liver directed radiation, etc.) ≤ 28 days prior to registration. 3. Co-morbid systemic illnesses or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessment of safety and toxicity of the prescribed regimens. 4. Uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease, including the following: * Evidence of prolongation of QT/QTc interval (eg, repeated episodes of QT corrected for heart rate using Fridericia's method \[QTcF\] \>470 ms) (average of triplicate determinations) * Myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to Screening * Uncontrolled angina pectoris within 6 months prior to Screening * New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class 3 or 4 congestive heart failure * Inadequately controlled hypertension (defined as systolic blood pressure ≥150 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg, based on average ≥3 blood pressure readings on ≥2 sessions. Anti-hypertensive therapy to achieve these parameters is allowed. 5. Prior malignancy active within the previous 3 years except for locally curable cancer that is currently considered as cured, such as cutaneous basal or squamous cell carcinoma, superficial bladder cancer, or cervical carcinoma in situ, or an incidental histological finding of prostate cancer. 6. History of treatment with other EZH inhibitors 7. Current use of moderate or strong cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A inducers, and strong CYP3A and/or P-gp inhibitors in dose escalation phase (See Table 11). 8. Immunocompromised patients and patients known to be Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and currently receiving antiretroviral therapy or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 9. Regarding hepatitis B, patients must meet the following criteria to be eligible: 1. Patients with Hepatitis B (positive HBs antigen test) have an HBV-DNA Viral Load \<2000 IU/mL off treatment or on oral antiviral therapy for at least 4 weeks and during the participation in the study. 2. For patients at high-risk of Hepatitis B reactivation: Patients with contact to the Hepatitis B virus (positive HBc antibody) that did not develop immunity (negative HBs antibody) must have an HBV-DNA Viral Load \<100 IU/mL on oral antiviral therapy for at least 4 weeks and during the participation in the study. 10. Patient has active Hepatitis C. Active Hepatitis C is defined by a positive Hep C Ab result and quantitative HCV RNA results greater than the lower limits of detection of the assay. 11. Evidence of ongoing uncontrolled systemic bacterial, fungal, or viral infection requiring treatment with intravenous antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals. Note: Subjects with localized fungal infections of skin or nails are eligible. 12. A medical history or complication considered inappropriate for participation in the study, or a serious physical or psychiatric disease, the risk of which may be increased by participation in the study in the investigator's opinion. 13. Psychological, social, familial, or geographical factors or substance abuse that would prevent regular follow-up to be compliant with the protocol. 14. History of hemoptysis (≥2.5 mL of bright red blood per episode) within 1 month prior to initiation of study treatment 15. Evidence of bleeding diathesis or significant coagulopathy (in the absence of therapeutic anticoagulation) 16. Current or recent (within 10 days of first dose of study treatment) use of aspirin (\> 325 mg/day) or treatment with dipyramidole, ticlopidine, clopidogrel, and cilostazol. 17. Current or recent (within 10 days prior to study treatment start) use of full-dose oral or parenteral anticoagulants or thrombolytic agents for therapeutic (as opposed to prophylactic) purpose. Prophylactic anticoagulation for the patency of venous access devices is allowed provided the activity of the agent results in an INR \< 1.5 x ULN and aPTT is within normal limits within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment. Prophylactic use of low molecular-weight heparin (i.e., enoxaparin 40 mg/day) is allowed. 18. Core biopsy or other minor surgical procedure, excluding placement of a vascular access device, within 3 days prior to the first dose of bevacizumab. 19. History of abdominal or tracheoesophageal fistula, gastrointestinal (GI) perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months prior to initiation of study treatment 20. History of intestinal obstruction and/or clinical signs or symptoms of GI obstruction including sub-occlusive disease related to the underlying disease or requirement for routine parenteral hydration, parenteral nutrition, or tube feeding within 6 months prior to initiation of study treatment. Patients with signs/symptoms of sub-/occlusive syndrome/intestinal obstruction at time of initial diagnosis may be enrolled if they had received definitive (surgical) treatment for symptom resolution. 21. Evidence of abdominal free air that is not explained by paracentesis or recent surgical procedure. 22. Serious, non-healing or dehiscing wound, active ulcer, or untreated bone fracture 23. Metastatic disease that involves major airways or blood vessels, or centrally located mediastinal tumor masses (\< 30 mm from the carina) of large volume Patients with vascular invasion of the portal or hepatic veins may be enrolled. 24. History of intra-abdominal inflammatory process within 6 months prior to initiation of study treatment, including but not limited to peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, or colitis 25. Radiotherapy within 28 days and abdominal/ pelvic radiotherapy within 60 days prior to initiation of study treatment, except palliative radiotherapy to bone lesions within 7 days prior to initiation of study treatment 26. Major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to initiation of study treatment, or abdominal surgery, abdominal interventions or significant abdominal traumatic injury within 60 days prior to initiation of study treatment or anticipation of need for major surgical procedure during the course of the study or non-recovery from side effects of any such procedure 27. Chronic daily treatment with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Occasional use of NSAIDs for the symptomatic relief of medical conditions such as headache or fever is allowed. 28. Known fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), sarcomatoid HCC, or combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CC) 29. Patients with untreated or incompletely treated varices with bleeding or high-risk for bleeding. Patients must undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and all size of varices (small to large) must be assessed and treated per local standard of care prior to enrollment. Patients who have undergone an EGD within 6 months of prior to initiation of study treatment do not need to repeat the procedure. 30. History of allogenic organ transplantation. 31. Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders (including inflammatory bowel disease \[e.g., colitis or Crohn's disease\], diverticulitis \[with the exception of diverticulosis\], systemic lupus erythematosus, Sarcoidosis syndrome, or Wegener syndrome \[granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Graves' disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hypophysitis, uveitis, etc\]). The following are exceptions to this criterion: * Patients with vitiligo or alopecia * Patients with hypothyroidism (e.g., following Hashimoto syndrome) stable on hormone replacement * Any chronic skin condition that does not require systemic therapy * Patients without active disease in the last 5 years may be included but only after consultation with the study physician * Patients with celiac disease controlled by diet alone 32. History of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis or intracranial metastases 33. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the study drugs or any of the study drug excipients. 34. Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication ≤ 14 days prior to registration. The following are exceptions to this criterion: * Intranasal, inhaled, topical steroids, or local steroid injections (e.g., intra articular injection) * Systemic corticosteroids at physiologic doses not to exceed 10 mg/day of prednisone or its equivalent * Steroids as premedication for hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., CT scan premedication) 35. Receipt of live attenuated vaccine ≤30 days prior to registration. Note: Patients, if enrolled, should not receive live vaccine whilst on study treatment and up to 30 days after the last dose of study treatment.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Valemetostat

Valemetostat is an inhibitor of the enzymes enhancer of zeste homolog 1 (EZH1) and enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2).

DRUG

Atezolizumab

Atezolizumab is commercially available. Atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab is approved for frontline treatment of advanced HCC based on IMbrave150 clinical trial. It will be administered as per the package insert and institutional standards.

DRUG

Bevacizumab

Bevacizumab is commercially available. Bevacizumab combined with atezolizumab is approved for frontline treatment of advanced HCC based on IMbrave150 clinical trial. It will be administered as per the package insert and institutional standards.

Locations (1)

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06294548), the sponsor (University of Alabama at Birmingham), 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 NCT06294548 clinical trial studying?

This is a phase Ib/II, dose escalation and dose expansion study of valemetostat (DS-3201) with atezolizumab and bevacizumab in patients advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who did not receive prior systemic therapy for advanced HCC. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06294548?

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 NCT06294548?

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 NCT06294548. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06294548. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

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