Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 2 to 30

Alpelisib for PIK3CA/TIE-2/TEK pathway vascular anomalies

Official title: VATCH (Vascular Anomaly Analysis for Therapy Choice): Phase II Study of Alpelisib Treatment in Subjects With TIE2/PIK3CA Pathway Driven Vascular Anomalies

Run by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · NCT07543822 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether alpelisib can help children and young adults with specific vascular anomalies driven by PIK3CA/TIE-2/TEK pathways.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages2 Years to 30 Years
SexAll
Enrollment61 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 27, 2025
Main results expectedOctober 27, 2029
Study endsOctober 27, 2030
Registry record updatedOctober 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT07543822 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are ages 2 months to 30 years with a documented PIK3CA or somatic TIE2/TEK variant and a symptomatic, measurable vascular anomaly needing medical therapy.

Probably not a fit

Individuals without the relevant genetic variant, non-measurable lesions, or those with conditions likely not to respond to alpelisib may derive no benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This Phase 2 interventional study enrolls participants aged 2 months to 30 years with symptomatic vascular anomalies driven by PIK3CA or TIE-2/TEK pathway alterations. Participants will take alpelisib for at least 2 years, up to 3 years if there is a positive response, with about 16 clinic visits over the trial. Assessments include safety monitoring, patient-reported experiences, and optional biomarker blood collection. The trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of alpelisib in this patient population at the CHOP Philadelphia Campus, under collaboration with Novartis and CaNVAS.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improvements in vascular anomaly symptoms and disease progression with a targeted therapy.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies of pathway-driven vascular anomalies suggest potential benefit with targeted PI3K inhibitors, but this specific approach is investigational for VAs.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Signed informed consent and assent (when applicable)
2. Males or females age ≥ 2 years to \<=30 years at the time of informed consent.
3. Have a documented PIK3CA or somatic TIE2/TEK variant.
4. Have a symptomatic vascular anomaly in need of medical therapy.
5. Have a disease-related lesion or lesions which can be measured
6. Have a Lansky or Karnofsky performance status score of ≥ 50.
7. Have acceptable organ function
8. (For persons who can get pregnant) Have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 7 days prior to starting study medication.
9. Must agree to the use an acceptable method of contraception
10. Subjects that have received alpelisib previously either via Managed Access Program from Novartis or commercial supply are eligible to enroll IF they have been off alpelisib for at least 7 days and there is clinical progression/worsening while off treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subject with only epidermal nevus/nevi in the absence of other PIK3CA vascular anomaly/overgrowth
2. Debulking or other major surgery performed within 30 days, at time of informed consent
3. Clinically meaningful bleeding related to VA: Grade 2 within 14 days or Grade 3 and more within 28 days before study treatment start as per CTCAE v. 5.0
4. Sclerotherapy/embolization for vascular complications performed within 14 days before informed consent.
5. Prior medications that are not allowable per the study protocol
6. Participation in any other prior investigational study within 4 weeks prior to study treatment start and within 5 half-lives of the investigational product, whichever is longer
7. Supportive care use of anticoagulants and compression garments is allowed. Subjects must have been using these interventions in an unchanged manner for 30 days before study enrollment.
8. History of prior and or ongoing malignancy, or ongoing investigations or treatment for malignancy at time of informed consent.
9. Clinically significant heart disease not due to VA
10. Documented pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease not due to VA
11. History of acute pancreatitis within 1 year before informed consent or past medical history of chronic pancreatitis
12. Subjects with an established diagnosis of type I diabetes mellitus or uncontrolled type II diabetes mellitus
13. Impaired gastrointestinal (GI) function that may significantly alter the absorption of the study drug (e.g., ulcerative diseases, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malabsorption syndrome, or small bowel resection)
14. History of hypersensitivity to any drugs or metabolites of PI3K inhibitor or any of the excipients of alpelisib
15. Known history of Steven Johnson's syndrome, erythema multiform or toxic epidermal necrolysis
16. History of seizures or epilepsy on enzyme inducing antiepileptic drug(s); uncontrolled seizures are only allowed if due to PIK3CA variation
17. Concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled medical conditions not due to PIK3CA variation. Resolution of symptoms for at least 28 days must have occurred before consent
18. Subject may not be pregnant or breast feeding.
19. Female subjects of childbearing age and male subjects who do not agree to abstinence or to a highly effective method of contraception (condoms and/or oral, injected or implanted hormonal methods of contraception, or placement of an intrauterine device or intrauterine system, or surgical sterilization for the duration of the study and for one week following discontinuation of alpelisib, or non-heterosexual partnerships)
20. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection by history or by eligibility testing
21. Concomitant treatment with Strong inducers of CYP3A4
22. Subjects not able to understand and to comply with study instructions and requirements (in patients, legally authorized representatives, or guardians as applicable) at time of informed consent.

Where it's running

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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