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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of MOv18 IgE in Patients With Solid Tumours That Express Folate Receptor Alpha

A Phase Ib, Open-Label Trial of MOv18 IgE in Patients With Solid Tumours That Overexpress Folate Receptor Alpha

A Study of MOv18 IgE in Patients With Solid Tumours That Express Folate Receptor Alpha (NCT06547840) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Advanced Ovarian Cancer and Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer, sponsored by Epsilogen Ltd. 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

EPS101-10-02 is a Phase Ib open label, multicentre clinical trial comprising of a Dose Escalation phase (Part 1) followed by a Dose Expansion phase (Part 2) of MOv18 IgE in patients with folate receptor alpha-expressing (5% or higher) platinum resistant ovarian cancer The dose escalation part of the study will primarily assess the safety and tolerability of MOv18 IgE in ascending dose cohorts, until the determination of the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or maximum administered dose (MAD). Part 2 (dose expansion) will further assess the safety, tolerability and anti-tumour activity of MOv18 IgE.

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 Advanced Ovarian Cancer, 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: Patients must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Female ≥18 years of age. 2. Written (signed and dated) willing to sign a consent form. 3. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) advanced, recurrent or metastatic ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, triple-negative breast cancer i. Ovarian cancer: must have epithelial ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian tube cancer with high-grade serous or endometrioid features or a predominantly serous/endometrioid component ii. Endometrial cancer: must have advanced, recurrent or metastatic, endometrial cancer (any subtype excluding endometrial sarcoma) iii. Triple Negative Breast cancer: must have advanced, recurrent or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (based on the most recently analyzed biopsy from locally recurrent or metastatic site, local laboratory) meeting the following criteria: - HER2-negative in situ hybridization test or an immunohistochemistry (IHC) status of 0 or 1+ - ER and PgR expressions \<10% as determined locally by IHC assay as per most recent ASCO/CAP guidelines 4. Tumour tissue expressing FRα on at least 5% of tumour cells, as determined by immunohistochemistry using either (i) the BN3.2 antibody (Leica Biosystems) or (ii) the FOLR1 (FOLR1-2.1) antibody (Ventana) Note: All patients must be willing to provide an archival tumour tissue block, or undergo a procedure to obtain a new biopsy, using a low risk, medically routine procedure for immunohistochemistry (IHC) confirmation of FRα positivity using BN3.2 antibody (Leica Biosystems). ...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: Patients must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Female ≥18 years of age. 2. Written (signed and dated) informed consent. 3. Histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced, recurrent or metastatic ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, triple-negative breast cancer i. Ovarian cancer: must have epithelial ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian tube cancer with high-grade serous or endometrioid features or a predominantly serous/endometrioid component ii. Endometrial cancer: must have advanced, recurrent or metastatic, endometrial cancer (any subtype excluding endometrial sarcoma) iii. Triple Negative Breast cancer: must have advanced, recurrent or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (based on the most recently analyzed biopsy from locally recurrent or metastatic site, local laboratory) meeting the following criteria: * HER2-negative in situ hybridization test or an immunohistochemistry (IHC) status of 0 or 1+ * ER and PgR expressions \<10% as determined locally by IHC assay as per most recent ASCO/CAP guidelines 4. Tumour tissue expressing FRα on at least 5% of tumour cells, as determined by immunohistochemistry using either (i) the BN3.2 antibody (Leica Biosystems) or (ii) the FOLR1 (FOLR1-2.1) antibody (Ventana) Note: All patients must be willing to provide an archival tumour tissue block, or undergo a procedure to obtain a new biopsy, using a low risk, medically routine procedure for immunohistochemistry (IHC) confirmation of FRα positivity using BN3.2 antibody (Leica Biosystems). Note: Pre-screening for FRα positivity, using BN3.2 antibody (Leica Biosystems), may be performed at any point in advance of the first administration of MOv18 IgE i. Leica Biosystems BN3.2 antibody 1+ 2+ 3+ staining ii. Ventana FOLR1 antibody criteria 2+ 3+ membrane staining Note: Patients with a medical history confirming tumour tissue expression of FRα, as confirmed by the Ventana FOLR1 antibody, will be considered as meeting inclusion Criteria #4 and will not require a confirmation via Leica Biosystems assay prior to receiving MOv18 IgE. However, in all instances, confirmation of FRα expression using the BN3.2 antibody (Leica Biosystems), will be required to be tested during the trial. Confirmation is not required prior to C1D1. Note: Discordant results between the two systems will not result in patient removal from the trial unless deemed appropriate by the treating Investigator. 5. Negative basophil activation test (BAT) prior to the first administration of MOv18 IgE. Note: this test will be performed at a reference laboratory. 6. Ovarian cancer: platinum-free interval since last dose of platinum, of less than 6 months (182 days). 7. Prior therapies: Ovarian cancer: progressed following ≤2 prior regimens of anti-cancer therapy for platinum resistant ovarian cancer, and, at the time, no other authorised therapy is considered appropriate by the treating investigator. i. Patients who received hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) or other IP therapies are eligible. Endometrial cancer: progressed after any prior line of systemic therapy, and, at the time, no other authorised therapy is considered appropriate by the treating investigator. Breast cancer: progressed after any prior line of systemic therapy, and, at the time, no other authorised therapy is considered appropriate by the treating investigator. 8. Has measurable disease as defined by RECIST v1.1 on CT or MRI scan i. Note: Baseline scans must be performed ≤28 days before the first administration of MOv18 IgE, after discontinuation of the prior regimen. ii. Note: Lesions previously embolised, perfused, or irradiated without objective evidence of progression before the first administration of MOv18 IgE are not allowed to be considered for response assessment. 9. No evidence of bowel obstruction. 10. ECOG Performance Status Score 0-1 prior to the first administration of MOv18 IgE. 11. Estimated life expectancy of \>3 months, in the opinion of the Investigator. 12. Adequate haematological function, including all of the following: i. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 × 109/L (\>1,500/mm3). G-CSF or GM-CSF may not be used to achieve this level. ii. Platelets ≥100 × 109/L (\>100,000 per mm3) iii. Haemoglobin level \>9 g/dL obtained within 14 days before the first administration of MOv18 IgE. Packed red blood cell transfusion is acceptable, if the patient has a stable result of ≥9 g/dL for at least 1 week post-transfusion. Erythropoietin should not be used to achieve this level. iv. Adequate coagulation function at screening as determined by prothrombin time (PT) ≤1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) or international normalised ratio (INR) \<1.5 and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤1.5 × ULN. Does not apply to patients on an anti coagulant with a stable dose within 28 days prior to first dose. v. Lymphocyte count ≥1000 cells/mm3, (1.0x10\*9/L) 13. Intact immune system as demonstrated by CD4 count ≥500 cells/mm3 and CD8 count ≥150 cells/mm3. 14. Adequate renal function as demonstrated by either estimated glomerular filtration rate \[eGFR\] or calculated creatinine clearance \>45 mL/min (Cockcroft Gault equation: creatinine clearance: (140-age \[years\]) × weight (kg)/(serum creatinine \[mg/dL\] × 72) × 0.85 ≤1.5 × ULN, or ≥60 mL/min for a patient with creatinine levels \>1.5 × institutional ULN. 15. Adequate hepatic function: i. Serum total bilirubin ≤1.5 × ULN or direct bilirubin ≤ ULN for a patient with total bilirubin levels \>1.5 × ULN. ii. AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤2.5 × ULN or ≤5 × ULN for a patient with liver metastases. iii. Albumin ≥3.0 g/dL. 16. Recovered from all chemotherapy-related toxicities to Grade ≤1 according to CTCAE v5.0, excluding alopecia (any grade) and peripheral neuropathy (Grade ≤2). 17. No history of significant cardiac or pulmonary dysfunction, including but not limited to interstitial pulmonary disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 18. No active or history of autoimmune disease, (with exception of vitiligo, type I DM, residual hypothyroidism due to autoimmune condition only requiring hormone replacement) and/or no history of autoimmune disease that required treatment with steroids or immunosuppressive medication within 6 months of the first administration of MOv18 IgE. 19. Negative serum or urine pregnancy test. 20. Women of childbearing potential must have 2 negative pregnancy tests during Screening, the second within 24 hours prior to the first administration of MOv18 IgE. This criterion does not apply to patients who have had a previous hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy. 21. Female patients of child bearing potential must agree to practice true abstinence or to use two forms of contraception, one of which must be highly effective. These forms of contraception must be used from the time of signing consent, throughout the treatment period, and for 6 months, (182 days), following the last dose of any study medication. Oral or injectable contraceptive agents cannot be the sole method of contraception. 22. Willing and able to comply with all protocol-specified assessments and the trial visit schedule. 23. Patient has been advised to take measures to avoid or minimise exposure of the skin to UV light, including sunbathing and solarium use for the duration of the trial and for 4 weeks following last administration of MOv18 IgE. Exclusion criteria: Patients must not meet any of the following criteria: 1. Non-epithelial tumour of the ovary, the fallopian tube, or the peritoneum (including germ cell tumours and sarcomas). 2. Presence of ascites/pleural effusion requiring drainage within 28 days of first dose MOv18 IgE or persistent ongoing malignant ascites or pleural effusion requiring an in-dwelling drain. 3. Taking beta-blockers (at PI discretion) and unable to interrupt beta-blockade (which may counteract the therapeutic effects of adrenaline), or full dose tricyclic anti-depressants/MAOIs (which can dangerously augment the effects of adrenaline). These agents should be discontinued at least 4 half-lives before administration of the first dose of MOv18 IgE. Treatment may be reintroduced 48 hours post dose administration. i. Note: Beta blockers may continue if, in the opinion of the Investigator, it would not pose additional risk to the patient ii. Note: Only applies to full dose tricyclic anti-depressants. Low dose tricyclic anti-depressants to support conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, chronic pain, or insomnia, may be permitted at PI discretion 4. History of laryngeal oedema, uncontrolled or high-risk asthma, or anaphylaxis. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to carboplatin, taxanes, or contrast media may enter the trial at the Investigator's discretion. 5. History of parasitic infections, such as helminthiasis within 5 years of the first administration of MOv18 IgE. 6. Baseline elevation in serum tryptase (indicating possible mastocytosis) or a positive BAT. Tryptase normal range is 2-15 ng/mL. 7. Receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy, including immunostimulatory agents (e.g., cytokine-based modality, antigen-specific peptide immunotherapy, immune checkpoint blockade, co-stimulatory agonists) within 28 days of the first administration of MOv18 IgE. 8. Administration of other simultaneous chemotherapy drugs, anti-cancer therapy or anti-neoplastic hormonal therapy, or simultaneous radiotherapy during the trial treatment period (hormonal replacement therapy and denosumab is permitted). 9. Receiving radiation therapy within 14 days prior to the first administration of MOv18 IgE. Local palliative radiotherapy is permitted; however, if the radiotherapy is to a target lesion, that lesion must be excluded from tumour response assessments. 10. Chronic treatment with systemic corticosteroids or other systemic immunosuppressive medications (including but not limited to prednisone (\>10 mg), cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, thalidomide, and anti-TNF agents) within 14 days prior to the first administration of MOv18 IgE, or anticipated requirement for systemic immunosuppressive medications during the trial. 11. Administration of a live, attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to Day 1 or anticipation that such a live attenuated vaccine will be required during the trial or within 5 months, (152 days), after the last dose of MOv18 IgE. Influenza vaccination should be given during influenza season only. Patients must not receive live, attenuated influenza vaccination. COVID vaccination is permitted as necessitated. 12. Previous allogeneic bone marrow transplant or previous solid organ transplantation. 13. Historical positive serology test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 14. History of interstitial lung disease or active pneumonitis. 15. Has a known hypersensitivity to a component of protocol therapy, MOv18 IgE or its vehicle (sodium citrate, L-arginine, sucrose and polysorbate 20). 16. Positive serology for hepatitis B or C. 17. Uncontrolled concurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, or psychiatric illness. 18. Has a history within last 12 months or ongoing clinically significant cardiovascular disease such as unstable angina, myocardial infarction, or acute coronary syndrome, symptomatic or uncontrolled arrhythmia, left ventricular failure, congestive heart failure, baseline ECG abnormalities that, in the Investigator's opinion, would be likely to interfere with their participation in the study, or with the interpretation of the results, including, but not limited to, QTc prolongation to greater than 470 ms (as determined by the Fridericia formula), or any Class III or IV cardiac disease as defined by the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. 19. Concomitant use of drugs known to prolong QT/QTc interval (Appendix 1). 20. Has a fever ≥38oC within 3 days before the first dose of MOv18 IgE. 21. No other prior malignancy is allowed except for the following: adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in-situ cervical cancer, surgically treated Stage I or II cancer from which the patient is currently in complete remission (at least to 5 years), or any other non-metastatic cancer controlled by surgery alone or surgery plus radiotherapy from which the patient has been disease-free for 5 years. 22. Presence of CNS metastases (including spinal metastases) or CNS primary tumour, e.g., glioblastoma. 23. Clinically significant illness or major surgery within 4 weeks before the administration of MOv18 IgE. 24. Currently breastfeeding. 25. Any condition which could interfere with, or the treatment for which might interfere with, the conduct of the trial, or which would, in the opinion of the Investigator, unacceptably increase the patient's risk by participating in the trial 26. Patient is under legal custodianship. 27. First-degree relatives of the Investigator, trial staff or Sponsor employees.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

MOv18 IgE

MOv18 IgE is an anti-FRα monoclonal antibody (mAb) of the IgE class

Locations (7)

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.

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
Bristol, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds, United Kingdom
Cambridge University - Addenbrooke's Hospital
London, United Kingdom
University College London Hospital
London, United Kingdom
Guy's Hospital
London, United Kingdom
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Southampton, United Kingdom

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06547840), the sponsor (Epsilogen Ltd), 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 NCT06547840 clinical trial studying?

EPS101-10-02 is a Phase Ib open label, multicentre clinical trial comprising of a Dose Escalation phase (Part 1) followed by a Dose Expansion phase (Part 2) of MOv18 IgE in patients with folate receptor alpha-expressing (5% or higher) platinum resistant ovarian cancer The dose escalation part of the study will primarily assess the safety and tolerability of MOv18 IgE in ascending dose cohorts, until the determination of the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or maximum administered dose (MAD). Part 2 (dose expansion) will further assess the safety, tolerability and anti-tumour activity of MOv18 Ig… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06547840?

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 NCT06547840?

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 NCT06547840. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06547840. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.