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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

A Phase III Study of YL201 in Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

A Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter Phase III Clinical Study of YL201 Versus Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Subjects with Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Who Have Failed Prior PD-(L)1 Inhibitor and At Least Two Lines of Chemotherapy

A Phase III Study of YL201 in Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NCT06629597) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, sponsored by MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., 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

This study was designed to compare the efficacy and safety of YL201 with Investigator's choice of chemotherapy in subjects with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma who have failed prior PD-(L)1 inhibitor and at least two lines of chemotherapy.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory 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 400 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: 1. Voluntarily sign a written willing to sign a consent form form (ICF). 2. Aged ≥18 years and ≤75 years, male or female. 3. ECOG performance status score of 0 or 1. 4. Life expectancy ≥ 3 months. 5. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma that is not amenable to curative treatment. 6. Have failed prior treatment with PD-(L)1 inhibitors and at least two lines of chemotherapy. 7. Suitable for treatment with investigator's choice of chemotherapy (docetaxel, capecitabine, or gemcitabine). 8. At least one measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.1. 9. Subjects are willing to provide the archived or freshly obtained tumor tissue (freshly obtained or archived) for detection of B7-H3 expression 10. your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. History of other malignant tumors within 5 years prior to the first dose of study drug. Subjects who have been cured of other tumors by local therapy, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of skin, bladder cancer in situ, cervical carcinoma in situ, or breast cancer in situ, are not excluded. 2. Previously received B7-H3-targeted drug therapy, including antibody, antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), and chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T). 3. Prior treatment with a topoisomerase I inhibitor or an antibody-drug conjugate containing a topoisomerase I inhibitor. 4. Inadequate waiting period after previous treatment for prior anti-tumor treatment before the first dose of study drug. 5. Received radical radiotherapy within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug; local palliative radiation for symptom control is allowed, but treatment must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug, and there is no plan for additional radiotherapy to the same lesion. ...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. Voluntarily sign a written informed consent form (ICF). 2. Aged ≥18 years and ≤75 years, male or female. 3. ECOG performance status score of 0 or 1. 4. Life expectancy ≥ 3 months. 5. Histologically or cytologically confirmed recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma that is not amenable to curative treatment. 6. Have failed prior treatment with PD-(L)1 inhibitors and at least two lines of chemotherapy. 7. Suitable for treatment with investigator's choice of chemotherapy (docetaxel, capecitabine, or gemcitabine). 8. At least one measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.1. 9. Subjects are willing to provide the archived or freshly obtained tumor tissue (freshly obtained or archived) for detection of B7-H3 expression 10. Adequate organ function. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of other malignant tumors within 5 years prior to the first dose of study drug. Subjects who have been cured of other tumors by local therapy, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of skin, bladder cancer in situ, cervical carcinoma in situ, or breast cancer in situ, are not excluded. 2. Previously received B7-H3-targeted drug therapy, including antibody, antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), and chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T). 3. Prior treatment with a topoisomerase I inhibitor or an antibody-drug conjugate containing a topoisomerase I inhibitor. 4. Inadequate washout period for prior anti-tumor treatment before the first dose of study drug. 5. Received radical radiotherapy within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug; local palliative radiation for symptom control is allowed, but treatment must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug, and there is no plan for additional radiotherapy to the same lesion. 6. Received systemic steroids or other immunosuppressive therapy within 2 weeks before the first dose of study drug. 7. Received any live vaccine within 4 weeks before the first dose of study drug or intend to receive a live vaccine during the study. 8. Presence of brain stem or meningeal metastases, spinal cord metastases or compression. 9. Presence of central nervous system (CNS) metastasis. Participants with treated brain metastases are eligible if the metastases are asymptomatic and stable, and no immediate local or systemic treatment is needed within 2 weeks before the first dose. 10. Has an uncontrolled concurrent disease. 11. Presence of severe uncontrolled cardiovascular disorder. 12. History of interstitial lung disease (ILD) or pneumonitis that required corticosteroids, or current ILD/ pneumonitis. 13. Concomitant pulmonary disorder leading to clinically severe respiratory impairment. 14. Chronic autoimmune or inflammatory diseases requiring systemic therapy within 2 years prior to the first dose or currently receiving systemic therapy. 15. Clinical symptoms of pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites or requiring relevant repeated drainage. 16. Serious infections within 4 weeks prior to the first dose. 17. Known active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). 18. Active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. 19. Unresolved toxicities from previous antitumor therapy. 20. Known allergy to any component of the study drug; history of severe allergic reactions or known history of severe hypersensitivity to other monoclonal antibodies or recombinant proteins, or history of severe infusion reactions. 21. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or women planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study. 22. Any illness, medical condition, organ system dysfunction, or social situation deemed by the investigator to be likely to interfere with a subject's ability to sign ICF, adversely affect the subject's ability to cooperate and participate in the study, or compromise the interpretation of study results.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

YL201

YL201 will be administered intravenously on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle at RP3D dose level.

DRUG

Docetaxel

Docetaxel will be administered intravenously at 75 mg/m2 on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle.

DRUG

Capecitabine

Capecitabine will be administered orally at 1000 mg/m2 twice a day (BID) on Days 1 to 14 of each 3-week cycle

DRUG

Gemcitabine

Gemcitabine will be administered intravenously at 1000 mg/m2 on Day 1 and 8 of each 3-week cycle

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.

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06629597), the sponsor (MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., 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 NCT06629597 clinical trial studying?

This study was designed to compare the efficacy and safety of YL201 with Investigator's choice of chemotherapy in subjects with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma who have failed prior PD-(L)1 inhibitor and at least two lines of chemotherapy. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06629597?

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 NCT06629597?

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 NCT06629597. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06629597. 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.