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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Efficacy of HMBD-501 in Patients With HER3-Expressing Solid Tumors

A First-in-Human, Open-label, Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Efficacy of HMBD-501 in Patients With Advanced-Stage, Relapsed/Refractory HER3-Expressing Solid Tumors

A Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Efficacy of HMBD-501 in Patients With HER3-Expressing Solid Tumors (NCT06956690) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Melanoma (Skin) and Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, sponsored by Hummingbird Bioscience. 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 is a Phase 1/2, first-in-human, open-label, clinical trial to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of HMBD-501 in patients with advanced-stage, relapsed and/or refractory human epidermal growth factor receptor 3 (HER3)-expressing solid tumors. The study consists of 2 phases: a dose escalation phase (Phase 1) and a dose expansion phase (Phase 2). The primary objectives of Phase 1 are to characterize the overall safety and tolerability profile of increasing doses of HMBD-501 in patients with advanced-stage solid tumors and identify the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of ENV-501. During Phase 1, successive cohorts of patients will receive escalating doses of HMBD-501. The results of the dose escalation will determine the RP2D and dosing schedule of HMBD-501 to be administered in the Phase 2 part of the study. The primary objective of Phase 2 is to evaluate the preliminary clinical efficacy of HMBD-501 in dose expansion cohorts.

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 Melanoma (Skin), 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 180 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Melanoma (Skin) 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: - Body weight ≥ 40 kg. - Willing and able to provide signed written willing to sign a consent form before any study-related screening procedures are performed. - Patients with diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) diagnosis of advanced-stage or metastatic HER3+ solid tumors that are relapsed or refractory to or ineligible for standard therapy, or for whom no standard therapy is available; or the patient has documented their refusal of standard of care therapies. These include the following: 1. Unresectable or metastatic cutaneous melanoma (HER3+) 2. Locally advanced or metastatic mutated EGFR (mEGFR) NSCLC (HER3+) 3. Unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer 4. Relapsed or refractory solid tumors, with documented HER3+ expression such as Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and gastric cancers, may be allowed in the protocol following sponsor approval on a case-by -case basis. - If molecular pathology report to confirm HER3+ status is not available, willingness to undergo fresh tumor biopsy for retrospective assessment of HER3+ status following enrollment.. - Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0-2. - Contraceptive requirements: 1. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must use contraception from at least 28 days prior to study start, during the study, and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. 2. Males who are sexually active with partner(s) who are WOCBP must agree to use a male condom with spermicide beginning at study start, during the study and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. - Females must: 1. Agree to not donate eggs (ova, oocytes) for the purposes of assisted reproduction during the study and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. 2. Agree to not breastfeed and do not plan to become pregnant during the study and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. - Males must: ...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: * Body weight ≥ 40 kg. * Willing and able to provide signed written informed consent before any study-related screening procedures are performed. * Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of advanced-stage or metastatic HER3+ solid tumors that are relapsed or refractory to or ineligible for standard therapy, or for whom no standard therapy is available; or the patient has documented their refusal of standard of care therapies. These include the following: 1. Unresectable or metastatic cutaneous melanoma (HER3+) 2. Locally advanced or metastatic mutated EGFR (mEGFR) NSCLC (HER3+) 3. Unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer 4. Relapsed or refractory solid tumors, with documented HER3+ expression such as Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and gastric cancers, may be allowed in the protocol following sponsor approval on a case-by -case basis. * If molecular pathology report to confirm HER3+ status is not available, willingness to undergo fresh tumor biopsy for retrospective assessment of HER3+ status following enrollment.. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0-2. * Contraceptive requirements: 1. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must use contraception from at least 28 days prior to study start, during the study, and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. 2. Males who are sexually active with partner(s) who are WOCBP must agree to use a male condom with spermicide beginning at study start, during the study and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. * Females must: 1. Agree to not donate eggs (ova, oocytes) for the purposes of assisted reproduction during the study and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. 2. Agree to not breastfeed and do not plan to become pregnant during the study and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. * Males must: 1. Agree to not donate sperm beginning at study start, during the study, and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug. 2. Agree to not plan to father a child beginning at study start, during the study, and for at least 6 months after last dose of study drug. * Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Any of the following treatment interventions within the specified time frame prior to study drug administration at study start: 1. Any anti-tumor-directed drug therapy within 21 days or 5 times the elimination half-life (whichever is shorter). 2. Treatment with investigational drugs within 21 days. 3. Major surgery within 21 days. 4. Radiation therapy ≤4 weeks or radiotherapy that included \>30% of the bone marrow. 5. Autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation or allogeneic tissue/organ transplant within 3 months. 6. CYP3A4 strong inhibitor (including any prescription or non-prescription drugs or herbal supplements) ≤4 half-lives. 7. CYP3A4 strong inducer ≤4 half-lives. 8. OATP1B inhibitor (including any prescription or non-prescription drugs or herbal supplements) ≤4 half-lives. * Prior treatment with a HER3-targeted ADC or any exatecan- or exatecan-derivative-conjugated ADC inhibitor as last line of therapy. * Prior treatment with a topoisomerase I inhibitor as last line of therapy. * Primary immune deficiency (e.g. congenital syndromes). * Active and uncontrolled infections requiring intravenous antibiotic or antiviral treatment within 2 weeks prior to study start. * Known/suspected hypersensitivity against ENV-501, human or humanized immunoglobulin Gs (IgGs), or their ingredients. * History of noninfectious or drug-induced pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease (ILD). * Known seropositivity (except after vaccination or confirmed cure for hepatitis) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV). * Leptomeningeal disease, symptomatic or uncontrolled (active) brain metastasis (note: brain metastases not requiring steroids or anti-epileptic therapy are allowed if stable for ≥4 weeks prior to study start and patient is neurologically stable). * Pregnant or WOCBP who have a positive b-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test result at Screening or within 7 days prior to study start. * Patients with second malignancies that are active (uncontrolled, metastatic) or requiring therapy. * Patient who is an immediate family member (spouse, parent, child, or sibling; biological or legally adopted) of personnel directly affiliated with the study site or the Sponsor.

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

ENV-501

ENV-501 is a HER3-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) with a humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) conjugated with a chemotherapeutic payload via a linker.

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.

Research Site
La Jolla, California, United States
Research Site
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Research Site
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Research Site
Dallas, Texas, United States
Research Site
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Research Site
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Research Site
Miranda, New South Wales, Australia

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06956690), the sponsor (Hummingbird Bioscience), 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 NCT06956690 clinical trial studying?

This study is a Phase 1/2, first-in-human, open-label, clinical trial to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of HMBD-501 in patients with advanced-stage, relapsed and/or refractory human epidermal growth factor receptor 3 (HER3)-expressing solid tumors. The study consists of 2 phases: a dose escalation phase (Phase 1) and a dose expansion phase (Phase 2). The primary objectives of Phase 1 are to characterize the overall safety and tolerability profile of increasing doses of HMBD-501 in patients with advanced-stage solid tumors and identify the recommende… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06956690?

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 NCT06956690?

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 NCT06956690. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06956690. 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.