Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Nab‑sirolimus for progressing or symptomatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma

Official title: SARC046: A Phase II Trial of Nab-Sirolimus in Patients With Progressing or Symptomatic Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma

Run by Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration · NCT07104331 · Data updated 2026-11-12

We will try nab‑sirolimus given by IV on Days 1 and 8 of a 21‑day cycle in adults with progressing or symptomatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma who need systemic treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment41 (estimated)
SponsorSarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy
Locations6 sites (Stanford, California and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 24, 2026
Main results expectedAugust 30, 2029
Study endsAugust 30, 2029
Registry record updatedMay 26, 2026
Trial IDNCT07104331 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18) with histologically confirmed, progressing or symptomatic EHE who are not candidates for curative surgery, have measurable disease by RECIST v1.1, ECOG ≤2, and adequate organ and marrow function are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with asymptomatic, indolent EHE who do not require systemic therapy, those without measurable disease, or those with poor organ function or contraindications to mTOR inhibitors are unlikely to benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This is an open‑label, single‑arm Phase II trial with a two‑stage design testing nab‑sirolimus in histologically confirmed metastatic or recurrent EHE that requires systemic therapy. Participants receive nab‑sirolimus 100 mg/m2 as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes on Days 1 and 8 of each 21‑day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoint is objective response rate by RECIST v1.1 in patients with measurable disease; safety and duration of response are also recorded. Eligible adults must have measurable disease, ECOG performance status ≤2, and adequate organ and marrow function, and treatment is provided at three US academic centers.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, nab‑sirolimus could shrink tumors or slow progression, offering a new systemic option for patients with symptomatic or progressing EHE.

How similar studies have gone: mTOR inhibitors have shown activity in related soft‑tissue and vascular tumors and nab‑sirolimus has produced responses in other rare sarcomas, but robust data specifically in EHE are limited.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed EHE that is either progressing or clinically symptomatic, not a candidate for curative intent surgery, and requires systemic therapy in the opinion of the investigator.
* Participants must have measurable disease by RECIST v1.1, defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension (longest diameter to be recorded for non-nodal lesions and short axis for nodal lesions) as ≥20 mm (≥2 cm) by chest x-ray or as ≥10 mm (≥1 cm) with CT scan, MRI, or calipers by clinical exam. See Section 12 (Measurement of Effect) for the evaluation of measurable disease.
* Age ≥18 years
* ECOG performance status ≤2
* Participants must meet the following organ and marrow function as defined below:

  * Platelets \>75,000μl
  * ANC \>1500μl
  * Hgb \>9g/dl
  * Creatinine \<1.5 x ULN or measured CrCl of \>30ml/m2/1.73 m2
  * Total bilirubin \<2 x ULN
  * AST/ALT \<3 x ULN
* Patients must have recovered from toxicity related to prior therapy to grade \<=1 (defined by CTCAE v5.0) (except alopecia and neuropathy, or immunotherapy related hypothyroidism). Toxicities that are permanent, like hearing loss from platinum agents, may be allowed if agreed to by the medical monitor.
* The effects of nab-sirolimus on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study, for the duration of study participation, and 4 months after completion of nab-sirolimus administration.
* Female patient of childbearing potential has a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days of study enrollment.
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. (Providing consents in as many languages as possible is encouraged).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with current evidence of active and uncontrolled infection, NYHA Class III-IV CHF, documented Child's class B-C cirrhosis, or uncontrolled medical disease which in the opinion of the investigator or the sponsor could compromise safety and/or assessment of efficacy.
* Active infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) or hepatitis B virus (HBV); subjects who are positive for hepatitis B core antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen, or hepatitis C antibody must have a negative PCR result before enrollment; those who are PCR positive will be excluded. HIV+ patients are allowed provided the patient has a CD4 count greater than 200 and is HIV undetectable on antiviral medications, and there are no AIDS-defining illnesses within 12 months. The antiviral medication regimen must not contain a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor (eg protease inhibitors).
* Major surgical procedure or open surgical biopsy within 28 days of first dose of study drug
* Active central nervous system (CNS) disease involvement, or prior history of NCI CTCAE Grade ≥3 drug-related CNS toxicity. Subjects with known CNS metastases that are treated and stable (without evidence of CNS toxicity) and are not requiring systemic steroids are allowed to be enrolled.
* Patient has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
* Myocardial infarction within 12 months of screening
* Co-existing malignancies or use of any other concurrent investigational agents or anticancer agents, excluding adjuvant hormonal therapy for breast or prostate cancer.
* Pregnant women are excluded from this study because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with nab-sirolimus, breastfeeding should be discontinued if the mother is treated with nab-sirolimus.

Where it's running

  • Stanford University
    Stanford, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Washington University St. Louis
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Sloan Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Not yet 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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