Radiopharm Theranostics (NASDAQ: RADX) moves RAD202 cancer trial to Cohort 3
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Radiopharm Theranostics reports that an independent Data Safety and Monitoring Committee has recommended advancing its Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ trial of radiotherapeutic candidate 177Lu-RAD202 to Cohort 3 at a dose of 130mCi in HER2-positive advanced solid tumors.
The decision follows favorable safety data that allowed faster progression from Cohort 2. A prior dose level of 75mCi was announced earlier, and the company states it remains on track to complete Phase 1 dose escalation by the end of 2026. RAD202 previously showed proof-of-concept and positive safety in a ten-patient HER2-positive breast cancer study.
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Key Figures
New dose level: 130mCi
Previous dose level: 75mCi
Planned completion timing: End of 2026
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New dose level
130mCi
Cohort 3 dose in RAD202 Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ trial
Previous dose level
75mCi
Earlier announced dose level in the same Phase 1 study
Planned completion timing
End of 2026
Target to complete Phase 1 dose escalation
Patients in prior study
10 patients
Diagnostic HER2-positive breast cancer study showing proof-of-concept
Key Terms
Data Safety and Monitoring Committee, Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ clinical trial, HER2-positive advanced solid tumors, single-domain monoclonal antibody (sdAb), +2 more
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Data Safety and Monitoring Committee medical
"The DSMC is a multidisciplinary committee that conducts detailed reviews of study data"
An independent panel of experts that regularly reviews patient safety data and trial results during a clinical study to protect participants and ensure the study is producing reliable information. Like impartial referees who can pause, modify, or stop a trial if safety concerns or clear benefits appear, their findings can alter a drug or device’s development timeline, regulatory prospects, and investor risk, so their assessments matter for company value and timelines.
Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ clinical trial medical
"in the Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ clinical trial in patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2"
HER2-positive advanced solid tumors medical
"in the Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ clinical trial in patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-positive advanced solid tumors"
single-domain monoclonal antibody (sdAb) medical
"RAD202 is a proprietary single-domain monoclonal antibody (sdAb) that targets the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2"
radiopharmaceuticals medical
"a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oncology radiopharmaceuticals for areas of high unmet medical need"
Radiopharmaceuticals are medicines that carry tiny amounts of radioactive material to help doctors see or treat disease inside the body, acting like a tracer dye for imaging or a microscopic guided missile for targeted therapy. They matter to investors because their safety, regulatory approval, production complexity, short shelf life and hospital reimbursement determine how quickly they can reach patients and generate revenue, affecting a company’s sales potential and risk profile.
biodistribution medical
"RAD202 demonstrated clinical proof-of-concept and had positive safety and biodistribution"
Biodistribution is the map of where a drug, vaccine, or diagnostic agent travels and accumulates inside the body after administration. Investors care because where a product ends up affects how well it works, what side effects it may cause, and whether regulators will approve it—similar to tracking dye in a plumbing system to find leaks or blockages; unexpected destinations can raise safety, cost, and market-adoption risks.
FAQ
What did Radiopharm Theranostics (RADX) announce about the RAD202 Phase 1 trial?
Radiopharm Theranostics reported a positive safety committee recommendation to advance RAD202 to Cohort 3 at 130mCi. This moves its Phase 1 ‘HEAT’ trial in HER2-positive advanced solid tumors to a higher dose level while maintaining the current development timeline.
What is 177Lu-RAD202 being studied for at Radiopharm Theranostics (RADX)?
177Lu-RAD202 is being studied in HER2-positive advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer. It is a proprietary single-domain monoclonal antibody radiotherapeutic targeting HER2, a receptor commonly overexpressed in several solid tumors and already considered a validated target in oncology.
What dose level has the RAD202 ‘HEAT’ Phase 1 trial reached for Radiopharm (RADX)?
The ‘HEAT’ Phase 1 trial is advancing RAD202 to a 130mCi dose level in Cohort 3. This follows an earlier reported dose level of 75mCi, reflecting stepwise dose escalation based on safety reviews by the independent Data Safety and Monitoring Committee.
When does Radiopharm Theranostics (RADX) expect to complete RAD202 Phase 1 dose escalation?
The company states it remains on track to complete the RAD202 Phase 1 dose escalation by the end of 2026. This timing relates to the ongoing ‘HEAT’ trial across Australian clinical centers, as higher dose cohorts are evaluated for safety and tolerability.
What prior clinical data support RAD202 at Radiopharm Theranostics (RADX)?
RAD202 previously showed clinical proof-of-concept, with positive safety and biodistribution, in a diagnostic study of ten HER2-positive breast cancer patients. These earlier results provide background support as the compound progresses through the current therapeutic Phase 1 dose-escalation trial.
What type of company is Radiopharm Theranostics (RADX)?
Radiopharm Theranostics is a clinical-stage radiotherapeutics company focused on radiopharmaceuticals for cancer. It is listed on ASX and NASDAQ, and its pipeline includes one Phase 2 and five Phase 1 trials targeting various solid tumors such as lung, breast, prostate and brain cancers.