New mRNA drug takes on HER2 cancers in first human trial
NCT ID NCT07334119
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing a new mRNA-based drug called MT-304, alone or with the immunotherapy nivolumab, in adults with advanced HER2-expressing solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether it shrinks tumors. About 60 participants will receive the drug every two weeks and be closely monitored.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MT-304 (mRNA therapy) and nivolumab
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced HER2-expressing cancers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 60 participants, so safety and dosing are still being figured out. It may not work or could have side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or above * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic or advanced epithelial cancer expressing HER2 (Note: Participants with other tumor types expressing HER2 may be considered pending discussion with the Medical Monitor). * Measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1 criteria. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status Grade of 0 or 1. * Adequate Organ function Exclusion Criteria: * Known active CNS metastasis and/or carcinomatous meningitis. * Any acute illness including fever. * History of symptomatic congestive heart failure * History of (noninfectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease. * Uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites * Active autoimmune disease not related to prior therapy for primary malignancy that has required systemic therapy in the last 1 year.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
This study publishes an address for enquiries. See it below .
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The places running it
7 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
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Locations
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Cabrini Health
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3144, Australia
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Calvary Mater Newcastle
RECRUITINGWaratah, New South Wales, 2298, Australia
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Cancer Research SA Pty Ltd
RECRUITINGAdelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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Icon Cancer Centre South Brisbane
RECRUITINGSouth Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
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Linear Clinical Research
RECRUITINGNedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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Scientia Clinical Research Ltd
RECRUITINGRandwick, New South Wales, 2031, Australia
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGDarlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010, Australia
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