Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

QLS31905 plus CAPOX vs sintilimab plus CAPOX as first-line treatment for gastric/GEJ cancer

Official title: A Randomized, Open-label, Multicenter Phase III Clinical Study of QLS31905 in Combination With CAPOX Versus Sintilimab in Combination With CAPOX as First-line Treatment in Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic CLDN18.2-positive, PD-L1 CPS < 5 ,Her-2 Negtive Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

Run by Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · NCT07716449 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This phase 3 trial tests whether QLS31905 with CAPOX works as well as or better than sintilimab with CAPOX for first-line treatment in CLDN18.2-positive, PD-L1 CPS < 5, HER2-negative unresectable or metastatic gastric/GEJ cancer.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment560 (estimated)
SponsorQilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionssintilimab
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 24, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 2028
Study endsAugust 2029
Registry record updatedOctober 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT07716449 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma, CLDN18.2-positive, PD-L1 CPS < 5, HER2-negative, ECOG 0-1, and no prior systemic therapy for unresectable/metastatic disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients without CLDN18.2 positivity, PD-L1 CPS ≥ 5, HER2 positivity, poor organ function, or ECOG status >1 may not benefit from these regimens.

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 randomized, open-label, multicenter phase III study comparing two first-line regimens for gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Eligible patients will have CLDN18.2-positive tumors, PD-L1 CPS < 5, and HER2-negative disease, and no prior systemic therapy for unresectable or metastatic disease. Participants will receive either QLS31905 with CAPOX or sintilimab with CAPOX, with outcomes and safety monitored across centers. The study aims to determine which combination provides better efficacy and tolerability in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the trial could establish a more effective first-line option for this subset of gastric/GEJ cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies in targeted or immunotherapy combinations have shown mixed results; this trial tests a novel targeted agent against a comparator regimen in a defined biomarker-positive population.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects voluntarily participate in the study and sign the informed consent form;
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0-1;
* Expected survival time ≥ 12 weeks;
* Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma;
* No prior systemic anti-tumor treatment for unresectable locally advanced or metastatic disease;
* Has measurable or non-measurable (but assessable) disease;
* Patients with adequate cardiac, liver, renal function, etc.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known history of allergy to any component of the study drug;
* Other second primary malignant neoplasm within 5 years;
* Significant cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders within 6 months before randomization;
* Haemorrhage requiring haemostatic treatment within 3 months prior to randomisation;
* Previous or current interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, etc;
* Previous treatment targeting CLDN18.2;
* Patients with added risks associated with the study or may interfere with the interpretation of study results as determined by the investigator, or deemed unsuitable by the investigator.

Where it's running

  • Beijing Cancer Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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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.