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At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 3Recruiting· 650 target
Drug / intervention
Ficerafusp alfa +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
Key inclusion· 10
  • Age ≥18 years
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed recurrent or metastatic HNSCC
  • Primary tumor from oral cavity, hypopharynx, larynx, or oropharynx
  • HPV-negative if oropharyngeal presentation
Key exclusion· 19
  • Disease suitable for local therapy with curative intent
  • Primary tumor location of paranasal sinuses or nasopharynx
  • Prior anti-TGFβ therapy
  • Prior anti-EGFR antibody therapy (except radiosensitizing or multimodal locoregional treatment)

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Search/NCT06788990
NCT06788990Phase 3RecruitingHigh Momentum

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 2/3 Study of Ficerafusp Alfa (BCA101) or Placebo in Combination With Pembrolizumab for First-Line Treatment of PD-L1-positive, Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Bicara Therapeutics·interventional·Posted Jan 23, 2025·Updated Jun 2, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Ficerafusp alfa, Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®), and 1 other intervention for Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Currently recruiting, targeting 650 participants across 173 sites in 23 countries.

Signals

Enrolling ahead of pace

Detailed Summary

Ficerafusp alfa is directed against two targets, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) and Transforming Growth Factor beta (TGF-β). This study intends to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ficerafusp alfa in combination with pembrolizumab versus placebo with pembrolizumab in 1L PD-L1-positive, recurrent or metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesArgentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 3Recruiting
20252026202720282029
First PostedJan 23, 2025
Enrollment StartJan 28, 2025
Primary CompletionApr 1, 2028
Study CompletionJul 1, 2029
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.2 yearsPosted 1.4 years agoPrimary completion in 1.7 years

Interventions

Ficerafusp alfadrug

Investigational

Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®)drug

Immunotherapy agent used in combination with investigational agent

Placebodrug

Placebo Control