A phase 1a/b study of RGT-61159, an oral MYB splicing modulator, in patients with advanced adenoid cystic carcinoma and colorectal cancer.

3089 Background: MYB is a master regulator of cell proliferation, self-renewal, and differentiation processes and its aberrant expression is found in multiple forms of human cancer including adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), acute myeloid leukemia, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, colorectal cancer (CRC), small cell lung cancer, and breast cancer. RGT-61159 is an orally available small molecule designed to selectively modulate splicing of the oncogenic transcription factor MYB, resulting in downregulation of MYB protein levels and tumor cell death. Methods: This ongoing Phase 1a/b, multi-center, open-label clinical trial evaluates RGT-61159 in patients (pts) with advanced, relapsed or refractory ACC or CRC. Pts with ACC must have disease progression within 12 months of study entry. The study employs a 3+3 dose-escalation design with daily oral dosing in 21-day cycles, starting at 6 mg and escalating using a Fibonacci scheme. Primary objectives are to assess safety and tolerability and determine the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D). Secondary objectives include characterization of pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and preliminary anti-tumor activity. Results: As of 22 December 2025, 44 pts (86% ACC, 14% CRC) were treated across 8 dose levels (6–144 mg). In pts with ACC, median age was 61 years (range: 33–77) and median prior lines of therapy was 1 (range: 0-6); 47% were female. In pts with CRC, median age was 63 years (range: 44–72) and median prior lines of therapy was 5.5 (range: 4-8); 50% were female. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) occurred in three pts: G3 nausea and muscle weakness, G3 fatigue, and missed doses due to G2 atrial flutter. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) observed in ≥20% of pts were diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, dyspnea, and anemia. One G3 vasculitis (144 mg) and dose-related inflammatory edema events (G2 at 108/144 mg; G1 at lower doses) occurred; none were protocol-defined DLTs. Overall, RGT-61159 was well tolerated at or below the provisional RP2D of 84mg. 19 pts remain on treatment, including 9 pts (all with ACC) treated from 24 to 60mg who have been on study for more than 6 months with durable stable disease. In 35 evaluable pts, 18 have had tumor regressions with one partial response (RECIST v1.1) observed in a pt with ACC treated at 60mg. After the data cut, another pt with ACC treated at 84mg also achieved a partial response. Dose-dependent, robust knockdown of MYB in the peripheral blood was observed (up to 75% at 84mg). Plasma exposure increased approximately dose-proportionally with low to moderate variability. Conclusions: RGT-61159 is well tolerated at doses at or below the provisional RP2D. Robust peripheral knockdown of MYB was observed in a dose-dependent fashion at clinically relevant doses. Clinical activity manifested as prolonged stable disease and a partial responses primarily in pt with ACC. Clinical trial information: NCT06462183 .

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A phase 1a/b study of RGT-61159, an oral MYB splicing modulator, in patients with advanced adenoid cystic carcinoma and colorectal cancer.

Alan Loh Ho, Glenn J. Hanna, Jacqueline M. Walling, Patricia Soulard et al.
Journal of Clinical Oncology
RNA Research and Splicing
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A phase 1a/b study of RGT-61159, an oral MYB splicing modulator, in patients with advanced adenoid cystic carcinoma and colorectal cancer.

Alan Loh Ho, Glenn J. Hanna, Jacqueline M. Walling, Patricia Soulard, A.I. Spira, Zujun Li, K. Jameson, Shireen Vali, Douglas Adkins, Enrique Sanz Garcia, John Frederick Hilton, Shiva Memari, Cristina P. Rodriguez, Hualin Simon Xi, Travis Wager, Ivan Barrera, Paul Swiecicki, Renata Ferrarotto
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3089 Background: MYB is a master regulator of cell proliferation, self-renewal, and differentiation processes and its aberrant expression is found in multiple forms of human cancer including adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), acute myeloid leukemia, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, colorectal cancer (CRC), small cell lung cancer, and breast cancer. RGT-61159 is an orally available small molecule designed to selectively modulate splicing of the oncogenic transcription factor MYB, resulting in downregulation of MYB protein levels and tumor cell death. Methods: This ongoing Phase 1a/b, multi-center, open-label clinical trial evaluates RGT-61159 in patients (pts) with advanced, relapsed or refractory ACC or CRC. Pts with ACC must have disease progression within 12 months of study entry. The study employs a 3+3 dose-escalation design with daily oral dosing in 21-day cycles, starting at 6 mg and escalating using a Fibonacci scheme. Primary objectives are to assess safety and tolerability and determine the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D). Secondary objectives include characterization of pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and preliminary anti-tumor activity. Results: As of 22 December 2025, 44 pts (86% ACC, 14% CRC) were treated across 8 dose levels (6–144 mg). In pts with ACC, median age was 61 years (range: 33–77) and median prior lines of therapy was 1 (range: 0-6); 47% were female. In pts with CRC, median age was 63 years (range: 44–72) and median prior lines of therapy was 5.5 (range: 4-8); 50% were female. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) occurred in three pts: G3 nausea and muscle weakness, G3 fatigue, and missed doses due to G2 atrial flutter. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) observed in ≥20% of pts were diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, dyspnea, and anemia. One G3 vasculitis (144 mg) and dose-related inflammatory edema events (G2 at 108/144 mg; G1 at lower doses) occurred; none were protocol-defined DLTs. Overall, RGT-61159 was well tolerated at or below the provisional RP2D of 84mg. 19 pts remain on treatment, including 9 pts (all with ACC) treated from 24 to 60mg who have been on study for more than 6 months with durable stable disease. In 35 evaluable pts, 18 have had tumor regressions with one partial response (RECIST v1.1) observed in a pt with ACC treated at 60mg. After the data cut, another pt with ACC treated at 84mg also achieved a partial response. Dose-dependent, robust knockdown of MYB in the peripheral blood was observed (up to 75% at 84mg). Plasma exposure increased approximately dose-proportionally with low to moderate variability. Conclusions: RGT-61159 is well tolerated at doses at or below the provisional RP2D. Robust peripheral knockdown of MYB was observed in a dose-dependent fashion at clinically relevant doses. Clinical activity manifested as prolonged stable disease and a partial responses primarily in pt with ACC. Clinical trial information: NCT06462183 .

Journal of Clinical OncologyVol. 44(16_suppl)
University Health Network (CA), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (US), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (US), Harvard University (US), University of Toronto (CA), Hillsborough Community College (US), University of Washington (US), Washington University in St. Louis (US), University of Michigan (US), Ottawa Hospital (CA), Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (CA), NYU Langone Health (US), Precision for Medicine (United States) (US), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (US)
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