Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 20 and up

Combination of rivoceranib and paclitaxel for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Official title: A Phase 2 Study of Paclitaxel Plus Rivoceranib in Patients With GIST With a High P-glycoprotein Expression After Failure With at Least Imatinib, Sunitinib and Regorafenib

Run by Asan Medical Center · NCT05905887 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new combination of two drugs, rivoceranib and paclitaxel, can help adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors that haven't improved with standard treatments.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment48 (estimated)
SponsorAsan Medical Center
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimatinib, sunitinib, Imitinib, chemotherapy, camrelizumab, ripretinib
Locations1 site (Seoul, Seoul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 6, 2023
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 7, 2026
Trial IDNCT05905887 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 and older with advanced GIST who have failed previous treatments including imatinib, sunitinib, and regorafenib.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not been diagnosed with GIST or those who have not failed prior treatments may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a combination therapy using rivoceranib and paclitaxel in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) who have overexpressed P-glycoprotein and have not responded to standard treatments like imatinib, sunitinib, and regorafenib. The trial aims to address the need for new treatment options for patients who have experienced disease progression after these therapies. Participants must be at least 20 years old and have confirmed metastatic or advanced GIST with specific genetic markers. The study will monitor the response to treatment and any associated side effects.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced GIST who have exhausted standard treatment options.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been successful studies with similar approaches in treating GIST, this specific combination therapy is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 20 years or older, at the time of acquisition of informed consent
* Histologically confirmed metastatic and/or advanced GIST with CD117(+), DOG-1(+), or mutation in KIT or PDGFRα gene
* P-glycoprotin IHC score \> 3 (Tumor tissue with disease progression after regorafenib treatment)
* Failed (progressed and/or intolerable) after prior treatments for GIST, including at least imatinib and sunitinib, regorafenib.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 \~ 2
* Resolution of all toxic effects of prior treatments to grade 0 or 1 by NCI-CTCAE version 5.0
* At least one measurable lesion as defined by RECIST version 1.1.
* Adequate bone marrow, hepatic, renal, and other organ functions Neutrophil \>1,500/mm3 Platelet \> 100,000/mm3 Hemoglobin \>8.0 g/dL Total bilirubin \< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) AST/ALT \< 2.5 x ULN Creatinine \<1.5 x ULN
* Life expectancy \> 12 weeks
* Washout period of previous TKIs or chemotherapy for more than 4 times the half life ((Imitinib and regorafenib need 1 week and sunitinib need 2 weeks.)
* Provision of a signed written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Women of child-bearing potential who are pregnant or breast feeding
* Women or men who are not willing to use effective contraception entering the study period or until at least 3 months after the last study drug administration.
* If any of the following applies within ≤ 6 months prior to starting study enrollment : Myocardial Infarction, severe instable angina, coronary/peripheral bypass, NYHA class III or IV congestive heart failure, stroke or transient ischemic attack, treatment required severe arrhythmia.
* Uncontrolled infection
* Acute and chronic liver disease and all chronic liver impairment.(But Patients with stable chronic hepatitis B are eligible)
* Uncontrolled gastrointestinal toxicities with toxicity greater than NCI CTCAE grade 2
* Acute, or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality such as active uncontrolled infection that difficult to study participation in the judgment of the investigator
* The patient experienced any bleeding episode considered life-threatening, or any grade 3 or 4 bleedig event. (required transfusion or endoscopic or surgical intervention)
* Currently clinically significant (within 7 days prior to screening) treatment of anticoagulants or other thrombolytic agents. A maximum dose of 325 mg/day of aspirin is allowed
* History of uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg and change in antihypertensive medication within 7 days prior to screening) that is not well managed by medication and the risk of which may be precipitated by a VEGF inhibitor therapy.
* History of clinically serious opearation, bone fracture or non-healing wounds within the last 3 weeks prior to screening
* History of other significant cardiovascular diseases or vascular diseases, within the last 6 months prior to screening (e.g., hypertensive crisis, and hypertensive encephalopathy or transient ischemic attack or significant peripheral vascular diseases\] that, in the investigator's opinion, may pose a risk to the patient on VEGFR inhibitor therapy.
* History of clinically significant glomerulonephritis, biopsy-proven tubulointerstitial nephritis, crystal nephropathy, or other renal insufficiencies
* Known diagnosis of HIV infection (HIV testing is not mandatory).
* History of another primary malignancy that is currently clinically significant or currently requires active intervention.
* Patients with clinically suspected brain metastasis symptom, brain metastases as assessed by radiologic imaging
* Alcohol or substance abuse disorder.
* Known hypersensitivity to rivoceranib or any component of its formulation or history of severe hypersensitivity to including Cremophor R EL(polyoxyethylated castor oil) drug
* Concomitant treatment with strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19
* Active bacterial infections

Where it's running

  • Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine
    Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
    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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