BioNTech launches first human test of BNT317 against advanced cancers

NCT ID NCT06750185

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug, BNT317, in 39 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. It is too soon to know if BNT317 will actually fight cancer, but this study is a necessary first step.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

BNT317 (an experimental biologic drug given by intravenous infusion)

What this could lead to

If this early trial shows BNT317 is safe and tolerable, it could pave the way for larger studies to see if it helps shrink or control advanced solid tumors.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, first-in-human study with only 39 people, so the main goal is safety, not effectiveness. Many promising drugs fail in later stages, and side effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cancer Research SA

    RECRUITING

    Adelaide, 5000, Australia

  • Carolina BioOncology Institute, LLC

    RECRUITING

    Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States

  • MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • Mary Crowley Cancer Research

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75230, United States

  • Monash Medical Centre Clayton

    RECRUITING

    Clayton, 3168, Australia

  • Norton Cancer Institute PARENT

    RECRUITING

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    RECRUITING

    East Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

  • START Midwest

    RECRUITING

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States

  • Scientia Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Randwick, 2031, Australia

  • South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics (START), LLC

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Tasman Oncology Research Ltd

    RECRUITING

    Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia