Evaluating LOXO-435 for treating cancer with FGFR3 gene changes
Official title: FORAGER-1: A Phase 1, Open-Label, Multicenter Study of Vepugratinib (LY3866288; LOXO-435) in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors Including Urothelial Cancer and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer With FGFR3 Alterations
Run by Eli Lilly and Company · NCT05614739 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new cancer drug called LOXO-435 to see if it can safely help people with advanced tumors that have changes in the FGFR3 gene, either on its own or with standard treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 677 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Eli Lilly and Company Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | erdafitinib, Vepugratinib |
| Locations | 83 sites (Tucson, Arizona and 82 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 12, 2023 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05614739 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals with advanced solid tumors, particularly urothelial cancer, that have a specific FGFR3 genetic alteration.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without FGFR3 alterations or those with non-advanced solid tumors 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 investigates the safety, side effects, and effectiveness of LOXO-435, both alone and in combination with standard cancer treatments, for patients with advanced solid tumors that have alterations in the FGFR3 gene. It consists of two phases: Phase 1a focuses on determining the optimal dose through dose escalation and safety assessments, while Phase 1b expands to evaluate the efficacy of LOXO-435 in multiple cohorts, including those with metastatic urothelial cancer. Participants may be involved for up to 30 months or longer if their condition does not worsen.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new targeted therapy option for patients with FGFR3-altered cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies targeting FGFR3 alterations have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Cohort A1, C1, D1, and D2: Locally advanced or metastatic solid tumor malignancy with a qualifying FGFR3 alteration. * Cohort A2, B2, B5 and B7: Urothelial cancer (UC) that is locally advanced or metastatic with a qualifying FGFR3 genetic alteration. * Cohorts B1 and B4: Urothelial cancer that is locally advanced or metastatic and have received prior erdafitinib. * Cohort B6: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer with a qualifying FGFR3 alteration. * Cohort B7: Urothelial cancer that is locally advanced or metastatic with a qualifying FGFR3 genetic alteration and expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). * Cohort B8: Low Grade Intermediate Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder cancer and a qualifying FGFR3 genetic alteration. * Measurability of disease: * Cohort A1, D1, and D2: Measurable or non-measurable disease as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors v 1.1 (RECIST v1.1). * Cohorts A2, B1, B2, B4, B5, B7, and C1: Measurable disease required as defined by RECIST v1.1. * Cohort B8: Baseline disease which includes at least 1 lesion. * Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of: * 0 or 1 for Cohorts A1, A2, B5, B6, B7, and B8. * Less than or equal to 2 for Cohorts B1, B2, B4, C1, DI and D2. * Cohort B6: Must be eligible for radical cystectomy plus pelvic lymph node dissection and agree to undergo curative intent standard radical cystectomy plus pelvic lymph node dissection. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with primary central nervous system (CNS) malignancy. * Untreated or uncontrolled CNS metastases. * Current evidence of corneal keratopathy or retinal disorder. Individuals with asymptomatic ophthalmic conditions may be eligible. * Any serious unresolved toxicities from prior therapy. * Significant cardiovascular disease. * Prolongation of the QT interval corrected for heart rate using Fridericia's formula (QTcF). * Active uncontrolled systemic infection or other clinically significant medical conditions. * Participants who are pregnant, lactating, or plan to breastfeed during the study or within 6 months of the last dose of study treatment. Participants who have stopped breastfeeding may be enrolled. * Cohort D1 only: * Have had renal transplantation. * Have a known history of nephrotic syndrome. * Have uncontrolled fluid overload, including clinically significant ascites, pleural effusion, or peripheral edema. * Have uncontrolled hypertension. * Are on hemodialysis or similar. * Cohort D2 only: * Have a history of: * Ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. * Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy unless managed concurrently with atrial fibrillation. * Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. * Second- or third-degree atrioventricular block unless a functioning pacemaker is in place. * Heart rate less than (\<) 50 bpm. * Have any of these medical conditions: * Severe respiratory insufficiency. * Sleep apnea syndrome. * Myasthenia gravis. * Acute narrow-angle glaucoma. * Active liver disease or clinically significant hepatic impairment. * History of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis with any HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.
Where it's running
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University of Arizona - Cancer Center
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope
Duarte, California, United States Recruiting -
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Division of Hematology-Oncology
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
University of California - Irvine
Orange, California, United States Recruiting -
University of California (UC) Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sacramento, California, United States Recruiting -
Stanford Medicine Cancer Center
Stanford, California, United States Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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Advent Health
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC)
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Indiana University (IU) Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Recruiting -
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Recruiting -
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
New York University (NYU)
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Columbia University
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
University of Rochester - Wilmot Cancer Institute
Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting -
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting -
University of North Carolina (UNC) - Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC)
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
The Ohio State University (OSU)
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Recruiting -
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital - Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Carolina Urologic Research Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Sarah Cannon and HCA Research Institute
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Tennessee Oncology
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Texas Oncology, P.A
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Recruiting -
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont, United States Recruiting -
St Vincent's Hospital
Darlinghurst, Australia Recruiting -
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Hunter Region, NSW, Australia Recruiting -
GenesisCare North Shore
St Leonards, Australia Recruiting -
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia Recruiting -
Princess Margaret Hospital
Toronto, Canada Recruiting -
British Columbia Cancer Agency
Vancouver, Canada Recruiting -
Beijing Cancer hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting -
Beijing Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting -
Sun Yat-Sen University- Cancer Center
Guangdong, China Recruiting
+33 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Trial questions or participation questions: 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or
- Email: LillyTrials@Lilly.com
- Phone: 1-317-615-4559
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.