New treatment for advanced gastrointestinal cancers using Raludotatug Deruxtecan

A Phase 2 Nonrandomized, Open-label, Multisite Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Raludotatug Deruxtecan in Participants With Gastrointestinal Cancers

Phase 2 Interventional Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · NCT06864169

This study is testing a new treatment called Raludotatug Deruxtecan for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers to see if it can help shrink or eliminate their tumors.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment160 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC Industry-sponsored
Locations16 sites (Miami Beach, Florida and 15 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06864169 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of Raludotatug Deruxtecan (R-DXd), an antibody-drug conjugate, in treating advanced gastrointestinal cancers. The treatment targets specific proteins on cancer cells to deliver therapeutic agents directly, aiming to shrink or eliminate tumors. Participants will include individuals with various types of unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal cancers who have previously undergone therapy. The primary objective is to assess the cancer's response to this novel treatment approach.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal cancers who have received prior therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of noninfectious interstitial lung disease or current lung issues may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies using antibody-drug conjugates have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:

* Has one of the following cancers:

  * Unresectable or metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
  * Unresectable or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the biliary tract \[intra- or extrahepatic holangiocarcinoma (CCA) or gallbladder cancer (GBC)\]
  * Unresectable or metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma
  * Unresectable or metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma
  * Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (GEJAC)
  * Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC)
* Has received prior therapy for the cancer
* Has a life expectancy of at least 3 months
* If human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected, must have well controlled HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART)

Exclusion Criteria:

The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:

* Has a history of (noninfectious) interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis that required steroids or has current ILD/pneumonitis, and/or suspected ILD/pneumonitis
* Has clinically severe pulmonary compromise resulting from intercurrent pulmonary illnesses
* Has uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease
* Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years
* Has known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis
* Active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years
* Has not adequately recovered from major surgery or has ongoing surgical complications
* HIV-infected participants with a history of Kaposi's sarcoma and/or Multicentric Castleman's Disease

Where this trial is running

Miami Beach, Florida and 15 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Gastrointestinal Cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.