Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Pan-KRAS inhibitor JAB-23E73 with chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer with KRAS changes

Official title: A Multicenter, Phase Ib/III Study to Evaluate JAB-23E73 in Combination With Nab-Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine in Participants With Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Harboring KRAS Gene Alterations

Run by Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. · NCT07640295 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether adding the pan-KRAS inhibitor JAB-23E73 to standard chemotherapy can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has KRAS alterations.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorJacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Locations13 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 12 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 16, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2029
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedAugust 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT07640295 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with untreated metastatic PDAC and confirmed KRAS alterations (any KRAS isoform listed) who can take oral medications and have ECOG 0-1.

Probably not a fit

Patients without KRAS alterations, those unable to tolerate oral meds, or those with significant comorbidities may not 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 a phase Ib/III multicenter study to evaluate safety, dosing, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary activity of JAB-23E73 combined with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine in treatment-naïve metastatic PDAC with KRAS alterations. The trial starts with dose-escalation to identify a recommended phase III dose, then proceeds to a phase III comparison of JAB-23E73 plus AG versus AG alone. Participants will be adults with good performance status and confirmed metastatic disease, and ongoing safety and preliminary efficacy data will guide progression to the Phase III stage. It is sponsored by Jacobio Pharmaceuticals and conducted at select centers in China.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better disease control and possibly longer survival with a new targeted approach added to standard chemotherapy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous approaches targeting KRAS have shown promise in early phases, but this exact pan-KRAS inhibitor is being explored in this combination strategy.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1.Written informed consent signed by the participant or the participant's legally authorized representative must be obtained prior to performing any study-related procedures. 2. Histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic PDAC.

3\. No prior systemic antitumor therapy for advanced disease (treatment-naïve). 4. Presence of KRAS gene alterations: be enrolled upon approval by the sponsor).

5\. ECOG performance status score of 0 or 1. 6. Adequate organ function.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Inability to swallow oral medications or the presence of gastrointestinal dysfunction or disease that may significantly alter drug absorption.
2. A history of another malignancy within 2 years prior to the first dose, histologically distinct from the cancer under study, except for carcinoma in situ of the cervix, superficial non-invasive bladder cancer, or adequately treated stage I non-melanoma skin cancer.
3. Prior treatment with KRAS G12C inhibitors, KRAS G12D inhibitors, pan-KRAS/pan RAS inhibitors, or other agents of the same class.
4. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
5. Participants who have progressive disease or recurrence during neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment, or within 6 months after the last dose of medication.

Where it's running

  • Beijing Cancer Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting
  • Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine Ruijin Hospital
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting
  • ShanXi Cancer Hospital
    Taiyuan, China
    Recruiting
  • Wuhan Union Hospital Of China
    Wuhan, China
    Recruiting
  • Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
    Wuhan, China
    Recruiting
Show 7 more locations
  • Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hunan Cancer Hospital
    Changsha, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital
    Harbin, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Jiangsu Province Hospital
    Nanjing, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hubei Province Hospital
    Wuhan, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Henan Cancer Hospital
    Zhengzhou, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • The First Affiliated hospital of Zhengzhou University
    Zhengzhou, China
    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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.