NCT06463665 · Genelux Corporation
Efficacy & Safety of Olvimulogene Nanivacirepvec & Platinum-doublet + Physician's Choice of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Compared to Docetaxel in NSCL Cancer
(VIRO-25)
What this study is about
This Phase 2, where both patients and doctors know the treatment given, randomly assigned study in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an given through a vein (IV) delivered oncolytic vaccinia virus, Olvi-Vec, followed by platinum-doublet chemotherapy + Physician's Choice of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) vs.
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This Phase 2, open-label, randomized study in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an intravenously delivered oncolytic vaccinia virus, Olvi-Vec, followed by platinum-doublet chemotherapy + Physician's Choice of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) vs. docetaxel for patients with advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have shown first disease progression (i.e.
Interventions
BIOLOGICAL
Olvimulogene nanivacirepvec
Olvi-Vec is an engineered oncolytic vaccinia virus
DRUG
Platinum chemotherapy: carboplatin or cisplatin
Administered according to local practice.
DRUG
Non-platinum chemotherapy: paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel for squamous cell NSCLC or pemetrexed for nonsquamous cell NSCLC
Administered according to local practice.
DRUG
Physician's Choice of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor: pembrolizumab, nivolumab, cemiplimab, atezolizumab, durvalumab
Administered according to local practice.
DRUG
Docetaxel
Administered according to local practice.
Primary outcome measures
Progression-free Survival per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)
Time frame: From date of randomization up to 12 months.
To assess progression-free survival from time of randomization until first documented disease progression based on radiological assessment or death from any cause.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Male or female 18 years or older.
- ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status of 0 or 1.
- Have histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced or metastatic NSCLC.
- Histologically confirmed Stage III or IV squamous or nonsquamous \[American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th edition\].
- Received at least 2 cycles and maximum of 6 cycles of front-line platinum-based chemotherapy with ICI-based therapy, regardless of PD-L1 expression.
- Reached first disease progression by radiological assessment while receiving front-line or maintenance ICI.
- At least one measurable target tumor lesion anywhere except the brain per RECIST 1.1 by Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan.
- Have adequate renal, hepatic, bone marrow function as well as adequate coagulation tests \[International Normalized Ratio (INR)\] and adequate immune function by lymphocyte count.
- Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test prior to initiating study dosing.
- Be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, the treatment plan, imaging and laboratory tests.
Exclusion criteria
- Active and untreated urinary tract infection, pneumonia, or other systemic infections.
- Current symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastasis.
- Any uncontrolled systemic disease, condition or comorbidity that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with evaluation of study treatment or interpretation of patient safety or study results.
- Persistent toxicities \[Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Grade ≥ 3\] caused by previous anticancer therapy; alopecia and vitiligo are excluded toxicities.
- Required the use of additional immunosuppression other than corticosteroids for the management of an adverse event or have experienced recurrence of an adverse event if re-challenged, or currently require maintenance doses of \>10 mg prednisone or equivalent per day.
- Receiving concurrent antiviral agent active against vaccinia virus (e.g., cidofovir, vaccinia immunoglobulin, imatinib, tecovirimat, or other agents with known anti-vaccinia activities).
- Underwent major surgery within 4 weeks, or have insufficient recovery from surgical-related trauma or wound healing, prior to the planned first dose of treatment in either Arm.
- Have received prior virus-based gene therapy or therapy with cytolytic virus of any type.
- Vaccination against smallpox or monkeypox within 1 year of study therapy.
- Any non-oncology vaccine therapy used for prevention of infectious diseases, such as seasonal (influenza) vaccinations, corona virus disease (COVID) vaccination or other vaccines, within 2 weeks of the planned first dose of study drug.
- Clinically significant skin disease as assessed by the Investigator (e.g., severe eczema, psoriasis, or any unresolved skin injury or ulcer).
- Known hypersensitivity to carboplatin, cisplatin, paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel, docetaxel, or any of the constituents of Olvi-Vec (i.e., gentamicin).
- Had severe hypersensitivity (CTCAE Grade ≥ 3) to ICI and/or any of its excipients previously.
- Dementia or altered mental status that would prohibit informed consent, and/or psychiatric illness/social situations that might interfere or limit compliance with study requirements.
Where
- Bullhead City, Arizona
- Clermont, Florida
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Hialeah, Florida
- Miami, Florida
- Orange City, Florida
- Plantation, Florida
- Dearborn, Michigan
- Farmington Hills, Michigan
- Mullica Hill, New Jersey
- Canton, Ohio
And 2 more locations — see the full list below.
Collaborators
Newsoara Biopharma Co., Ltd.
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jun 4, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations