Zanzalintinib for recurrent or progressive meningioma
Official title: A Phase 2, Single-Arm, Multicenter, Open-Label Study of Zanzalintinib in Participants With Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma
Run by Exelixis · NCT07428616 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether zanzalintinib can help people whose meningioma has come back or kept growing after standard treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Exelixis Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation, zanzalintinib |
| Locations | 20 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 19 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 21, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 29, 2028 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07428616 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults with histologically confirmed WHO grade 1–3 meningioma, documented progression after or after being ineligible for standard therapies, measurable disease, and adequate performance status.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose tumors do not respond to zanzalintinib or who experience significant adverse effects 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 2 interventional study evaluating the safety and activity of zanzalintinib in patients with recurrent or progressive meningioma after standard therapy. Eligible participants have histologically confirmed WHO grade 1–3 meningioma and measurable disease with radiographic progression. Participants must have had at least one prior radiotherapy course (unless contraindicated) and a KPS of 60% or higher. The study will monitor tumor response and safety to determine if the drug offers clinical benefit in this setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience slowed tumor growth, symptom relief, or longer progression-free periods while on zanzalintinib.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in similar targeted therapies for meningioma have shown signals of activity in some patients, but results have been variable and this approach remains under investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed World Health Organization (WHO) grade 1, 2, or 3 meningioma. * Developed recurrent disease or progressive disease (PD) after receiving standard therapy (for example, surgery and/or radiation) or have been deemed ineligible to receive these therapies. At least 1 prior course of meningioma-directed radiotherapy is required, if not contraindicated. * Radiologically documented progression of any existing tumor (growth \> 15% of the bidimensional enhancing tumor within the prior 6 months or appearance of new lesions (including intra and extracranial manifestations). * For participants treated with external beam radiation, interstitial brachytherapy, or radiosurgery, an interval ≥ 24 weeks must have elapsed from completion of therapy to initiation of treatment. * Measurable disease by RANO meningioma criteria as determined by the investigator, obtained ≤ 14 days prior to initiation of treatment. * Karnofsky performance status (KPS) ≥ 60%. * Demonstrate adequate organ and marrow function within 14 days of treatment initiation Key Exclusion Criteria: * Prior history of hypertensive encephalopathy at any time. * Extracranial lesions invading major blood vessels including, but not limited to, inferior vena cava, pulmonary artery, or aorta. * Contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). * Local therapy (surgery and/or radiation therapy) is indicated per investigator * Receipt of any type of cytotoxic, biologic or other systemic anticancer therapy (including investigational) within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter, before initiation of treatment. There is no limit on prior systemic therapies * Prior Surgery - completed wound healing must occur prior to initiation of treatment; ≥ 8 weeks for major surgery, ≥ 7 days for minor surgery, including stereotactic biopsies. * The participant has uncontrolled, significant intercurrent or recent illness including, but not limited to, the following conditions: * Cardiovascular disorders, including uncontrolled hypertension, * Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders including those associated with a high risk of perforation or fistula formation, * Clinically significant hematuria, hematemesis, or hemoptysis of \> 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters \[mL\]) of red blood within 12 weeks before initiation of treatment or other history of significant bleeding (eg, intracranial hemorrhage/bleeding), or * Other clinically significant disorders. * Requirement for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. * History of solid organ or allogeneic stem cell transplant. Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Where it's running
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University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic_Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting -
Providence - Saint John's Health Center
Santa Monica, California, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic_Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting
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Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
LSU Health Science Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Recruiting -
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic_Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
The Ohio State University College of Medicine (OSUCOM)
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Brown University Health Cancer Institute
Providence, Rhode Island, United States Recruiting -
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center
San Antonio, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Inova Center for Personalized Health
Fairfax, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
UW Carbone Cancer Center
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Exelixis Clinical Trials
- Email: druginfo@exelixis.com
- Phone: 1-888-EXELIXIS (888-393-5494)
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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.