A Study of ST-1898 for Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
Launched by BEIJING SCITECH-MQ PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED · Apr 6, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of November 10, 2025
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying a new medication called ST-1898, which is designed to help patients with advanced melanoma that cannot be surgically removed or has spread to other parts of the body. The main goals of the trial are to see how safe and well-tolerated ST-1898 is, determine the right dose for future studies, and evaluate how effective it is at treating melanoma. The trial is open to adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with stage III or IV melanoma and whose cancer has continued to grow despite standard treatments.
Participants in this trial can expect to receive the ST-1898 tablets and will be closely monitored by healthcare professionals for any side effects or changes in their condition. To qualify, participants need to have a life expectancy of at least three months, be in relatively good health, and have measurable tumor growth. It's important to note that certain health conditions or recent treatments may exclude individuals from participating, so potential candidates should discuss their specific situations with their doctors. Overall, this trial aims to find new treatment options for people facing challenging stages of melanoma.
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Age \>= 18 years
- • 2. Life expectancy of three months or more
- • 3. Histologically or cytologically confirmed unresectable or metastatic stage III or IV acral melanoma that was progressed with conventional therapy
- • 4. Recommendation of subject offering archived tissue sample or previous biomarker test report. If archived tumor sample is not available, a fresh biopsy is optional, which need to be taken from needle biopsy or core needle biopsy (fine needle biopsy not allowed)
- • 5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (PS) ≤ 1
- • 6. At least one measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1
- 7. Has adequate organ function defined as follows:
- • Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5 ×10\^9/L, Platelets ≥ 75× 10\^9/L and Hemoglobin ≥ 90 g/L (no blood transfusions, no platelet transfusions and no use of colony stimulating factor within 2 weeks prior to routine blood test) at screening;
- • Serum creatinine ≤1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN)
- • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 ULN, AST/ALT ≤ 5 ULN for liver metastasis;
- • Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 ULN
- • International normalized ratio (INR) ≤ 1.5 ULN, or prothrombin time (PT) ≤1.5 ULN
- • Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) ≤1.5 ULN
- • Serum albumin ≥30 g/L
- • 8. Willing and able to provide written Informed consent.
- • 9. Eligible male and female subjects with fertility activity or their sexual partners must use effective contraception during study period and though 90 days after last study treatment. Women of child-bearing age must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days before first study treatment
- • Exclusion Criteria
- • 1. Subjects with one of the following conditions prior to first dose, including, but not limiting to:
- • A history of antitumor therapy within 4 weeks, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biotherapy, endocrine therapy or immunotherapy, etc.;
- • A history of oral fluoropyrimidines and small molecular targeted-drug therapy within 2 weeks or 5 half-life time (the longer time taken as final);
- • A history of traditional Chinese medicine with antitumor indication within 2 weeks;
- • 2. A history of being participant in clinical trial of other unapproved drugs within 4 weeks;
- • 3. A major operation or severe trauma within 4 weeks, (except tumor biopsy, puncture,)invasive dental procedures such as dental extraction, dental implants etc.
- • 4. Current or previous severe retinopathy who, in the judgment of the Investigator, are not suitable for enrollment
- 5. A history of clinically significant cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, including, but not limiting to:
- • Severe arrhythmia or heart conduction disturbance, such as second-degree or third-degree atrio-ventricular block or ventricular arrhythmia indicated with medical intervention
- • QTc (by Fridericia): male \>450 ms, female \>470 ms
- • Major cardiovascular events within 6 months prior to first dose, including acute coronary syndrome, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary-thromboembolism and other ≥Grade 3 arterial-thrombosis events, or congestive heart failure, or aortic dissection etc.;
- • New York Heart Association Class ≥ II;
- • Left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)\<50%;
- • Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure≥140/90 mmHg even with antihypertensive therapy)
- • 6. Subjects with active leptomeningeal disease or brain metastases without being well controlled, except subjects with asymptomatic or treated brain metastases being stable imaging between 12 weeks before screening;
- • 7. Subjects with interstitial lung disease or radiation pneumonia in needs of corticosteroids therapy
- • 8. Subjects with clinically uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring frequent drainage or medical intervention within 7 days prior to first dose;
- • 9. Subjects with malignant tumors in the last 5 years (not including non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer or cervical cancer in situ, and superficial bladder transient cell carcinoma that have been cured)
- • 10. A history of ≥ grade 3 bleeding episodes within 6 months prior to first dose; or currently ≥ grade 2 hemorrhage, with angioneoplasm/ vascular malformation, with high bleeding risks (such as active peptic ulcer or esophageal varices)
- • 11. Within 2 weeks prior to first dose of concomitant medication with strong inducers of CYP3A4, strong inhibitors of CYP3A4, or substrates with narrow therapeutic windows of CYP3A4;
- • 12. Subjects with ≥ Grade 2 (by CTCAE) toxicities caused by previous therapy (not including ≤Grade 2 peripheral neuropathy, alopecia, or other tolerated and no possible safety hazard events as determined by the investigator);
- • 13. Subjects with active hepatitis B, unless HBV-DNA titer in the normal range (for subjects with positive HBsAg but HBV-DNA titer eligible, prophylactic antiviral therapy except interferon is allowed); active hepatitis C (ANTI-HCV positive);
- • 14. Subjects with positive HIV antibodies or Treponema pallidum antibodies;
- • 15. Subjects with acute bacterial, viral or fungal infections, and in needs of systemic antimicrobial therapy;
- • 16. Pregnant or lactating females;
- • 17. Subjects with significant neuropsychiatric disorders, leading to poor compliance;
- • 18. Subjects with underlying diseases (including abnormal laboratory investigations), alcohol, drug abuse, or drug dependence, all which affect the interpretation of toxicities or adverse event, or decrease;
- • 19. Subjects with oral administration impossible, or in the conditions of malabsorption as determined by the investigator, such as dysphagia and intestinal obstruction, etc.;
- • 20. Subjects with significant liver cirrhosis, hepatatrophy, portal hypertension, or more than moderate volume of ascites;
- • 21. A history of organ transplant;
- • 22. A history of other severe systemic disease, or not suitable as determined by the investigator due to any other reasons;
- • 23. A history of inoculation with live vaccine within 28 days prior to first dose. Note: Seasonal influenza vaccine is a broadly inactivated vaccine and is permitted. Inactivated COVID-19 vaccines are permitted. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are not allowed. Intranasal influenza vaccines are live vaccines and are not allowed.
About Beijing Scitech Mq Pharmaceuticals Limited
Beijing Scitech-MQ Pharmaceuticals Limited is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of innovative therapeutic solutions. With a commitment to advancing healthcare, the company specializes in a diverse range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a robust pipeline of clinical trials, Beijing Scitech-MQ Pharmaceuticals aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life through the delivery of safe and effective medications. The company is dedicated to fostering collaborations with healthcare professionals and research institutions to drive scientific progress and meet unmet medical needs.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Beijing, China
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Jun GUO, MD
Principal Investigator
Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
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Estimated completion
Not reported