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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2 / Phase 3INTERVENTIONAL

Modular Trial of sEphB4-HSA in EphrinB2-High Solid Tumors

A Modular, Open Label, Randomized Phase II/III Trial to Assess Efficacy of Combining sEphB4-HSA (EphrinB2 Inhibitor) With Immunotherapy Regimens in Patients With EphrinB2-High Solid Tumors

Modular Trial of sEphB4-HSA in EphrinB2-High Solid Tumors (NCT06493552) is a Phase 2 / Phase 3 interventional studying Muscle-Invasive Bladder Carcinoma and Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma, sponsored by Vasgene Therapeutics, Inc. 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

Patients with solid tumors that have high expression levels of EphrinB2 are treated with regimens that include EphrinB2 inhibitor, sEphB4-HSA. The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate additive therapeutic benefit for sEphB4-HSA. The secondary objectives are to determine whether the sEphB4-HSA containing regimen is safe and whether the oncological endpoints of importance in each cohort improve as a result of treatment with sEphB4-HSA containing regimen relative to a predefined threshold or to a control arm in the cohort where available. Treatment continues until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicities arise.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Muscle-Invasive Bladder Carcinoma and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

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.

A target enrollment of 700 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: General Inclusion Criteria for Both Arms - Willing and able to provide willing to sign a consent form. - Men and women 18 years of age, or older. - Must provide the cell block or a minimum of 15 slides from the diagnostic biopsy or archival tissue. - Tumor tissue must be submitted for molecular profile through a commercial service such as Tempus, CARIS, Foundation One, etc. This must include a PD-L1 assay. - Tumor must express EphrinB2 as assessed by USC Norris Core Lab. - Zubrod performance status of less than or equal to 1. - Women of childbearing potential must use method(s) of contraception. The individual methods of contraception should be determined in consultation with the treating physician or investigator. - Women of childbearing potential are eligible if serum pregnancy test obtained during screening is negative. Women are also eligible if one of the following criteria is met: - Have undergone a documented hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy; OR - Have medically confirmed ovarian failure; OR - Achieved postmenopausal status, defined as follows: cessation of regular menses for at least 12 consecutive months with no alternative pathological or physiological cause; OR - A serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level within the laboratory's reference range for postmenopausal women. - Women must not be breastfeeding. - Men who are sexually active with women of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 contraceptive methods with a failure rate of less than 1% per year. o NOTE: Contraception should be continued using two highly effective methods for a period of 120 days after the last dose of treatment. - your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests as defined below using baseline laboratory requirements obtained within 14 days prior to randomization: ...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: General Inclusion Criteria for Both Arms * Willing and able to provide informed consent. * Men and women 18 years of age, or older. * Must provide the cell block or a minimum of 15 slides from the diagnostic biopsy or archival tissue. * Tumor tissue must be submitted for molecular profile through a commercial service such as Tempus, CARIS, Foundation One, etc. This must include a PD-L1 assay. * Tumor must express EphrinB2 as assessed by USC Norris Core Lab. * Zubrod performance status of less than or equal to 1. * Women of childbearing potential must use method(s) of contraception. The individual methods of contraception should be determined in consultation with the treating physician or investigator. * Women of childbearing potential are eligible if serum pregnancy test obtained during screening is negative. Women are also eligible if one of the following criteria is met: * Have undergone a documented hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy; OR * Have medically confirmed ovarian failure; OR * Achieved postmenopausal status, defined as follows: cessation of regular menses for at least 12 consecutive months with no alternative pathological or physiological cause; OR * A serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level within the laboratory's reference range for postmenopausal women. * Women must not be breastfeeding. * Men who are sexually active with women of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 contraceptive methods with a failure rate of less than 1% per year. o NOTE: Contraception should be continued using two highly effective methods for a period of 120 days after the last dose of treatment. * Adequate organ function as defined below using baseline laboratory requirements obtained within 14 days prior to randomization: * Measured or calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) greater than or equal to 30 mL/min using the Cockcroft-Gault formula using actual weight (NOT ideal or adjusted weights). * WBC ≥2000/uL * Neutrophils ≥1500/uL * Platelets ≥100x103/uL * Hemoglobin ≥9g/dL * AST ≤3 x ULN * ALT ≤3 x ULN * Bilirubin ≤1.5 x ULN Module A Inclusion Criteria * Urothelial carcinoma, variant components and differentiations allowed. Pure small cell not allowed. * cT2 to cT4a N0M0, by TURBT or imaging. * No systemic therapy for cancer in the previous 12 months. * Choice of treatment if randomized to the control arm must be declared prior to randomization. If cisplatin ineligible or refusing, pembrolizumab must be approved by patient's insurance prior to randomization. Module B inclusion Criteria * Urothelial carcinoma, variant components and differentiations allowed. Pure small cell not allowed. * Tumor must be Nectin4 non-amplified- testing performed during pre-screening assessment. * No systemic therapy for cancer in the previous 12 months. * Measurable disease as defined by RECIST1.1 criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with known symptomatic brain metastases requiring systemic corticosteroids. Patients with previously diagnosed brain metastases are eligible if they have completed their treatment and have recovered from the acute effects of radiation therapy or surgery prior to the start of study medication, have discontinued corticosteroid treatment for these metastases for at least 4 weeks and are neurologically stable. Mild neurological deficit is allowed, if it does not interfere with the ability to judge the safety on the trial. * History of or active autoimmune disorders (including but not limited to: Crohn's Disease, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, Grave's disease) and other conditions that compromise or impair the immune system. * Known active bacterial, fungal or viral infection including hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) -related illness. Routine testing is not required; however, treating physicians may use their discretion to determine whether testing is necessary. * Uncontrolled adrenal insufficiency. * Any known active chronic liver disease. * Concurrent or active second malignancy requiring systemic therapy is excluded. * Known medical condition (eg, a condition associated with diarrhea or acute diverticulitis) that, in the investigator's opinion, would increase the risk associated with study participation or study drug administration or interfere with the interpretation of safety results. * Major surgery less than 6 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug. Minor surgery less than 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug. Insertion of vascular access device ≥ 7 days prior to 1st dose of study drug is allowed. * History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to any monoclonal antibody.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

SEphB4-HSA

A recombinant protein comprised of the soluble form of human receptor EphB4 fused to human serum albumin.

DRUG

Pembrolizumab

Antibody to human PD-1.

DRUG

Gemcitabine

A chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancer.

DRUG

Cisplatin

A type of chemotherapy drug called an alkylating agent used to treat various types of cancer.

DRUG

Enfortumab vedotin

Nectin-4-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate.

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.

Sarcoma Oncology Center
Santa Monica, California, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06493552), the sponsor (Vasgene Therapeutics, Inc), 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 NCT06493552 clinical trial studying?

Patients with solid tumors that have high expression levels of EphrinB2 are treated with regimens that include EphrinB2 inhibitor, sEphB4-HSA. The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate additive therapeutic benefit for sEphB4-HSA. The secondary objectives are to determine whether the sEphB4-HSA containing regimen is safe and whether the oncological endpoints of importance in each cohort improve as a result of treatment with sEphB4-HSA containing regimen relative to a predefined threshold or to a control arm in the cohort where available. Treatment continues until progression of dise… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06493552?

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 NCT06493552?

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 NCT06493552. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06493552. 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.