Summary

Eligibility
for people ages 18 years and up (full criteria)
Location
at San Francisco, California and other locations
Dates
study started
completion around
Principal Investigator
by Andrew Ko, MD
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Andrew Ko

Description

Summary

This study will assess the safety and efficacy of avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who have been previously untreated.

Official Title

A Phase 1b/2a Study of Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel in Combination With Avutometinib (VS-6766) and Defactinib in Patients With Previously Untreated Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas

Details

This is a multicenter, non-randomized, open-label Phase 1/2 study designed to evaluate safety, tolerability and efficacy of avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in patients previously untreated metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

Keywords

KRAS Activating Mutation, Metastatic Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Neoplasms Pancreatic, Malignant Neoplasm of Pancreas, avutometinib (VS-6766), KRAS Mutation, Pancreatic Cancer, Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Paclitaxel, Gemcitabine, avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinib, Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinib RP2D

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to people ages 18 years and up

  • Male or female subjects ≥ 18 years of age
  • Histologic or cytologic evidence of metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
  • An Eastern Cooperative Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 1
  • Measurable disease according to RECIST 1.1
  • Adequate organ function
  • Adequate cardiac function
  • Agreement to use highly effective method of contraceptive

You CAN'T join if...

  • Patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
  • Prior or concomitant treatment for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
  • Prior treatment with inhibitors of the RAS /MAPK pathway [e.g. MEK inhibitors] or inhibitors of FAK
  • History of prior malignancy, with the exception of curatively treated malignancies
  • Major surgery within 4 weeks (excluding placement of vascular access)
  • Concurrent heart disease or severe obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Concurrent ocular disorders
  • Active skin disorder that has required systemic therapy within the past 1 year
  • Patients with interstitial lung disease or pulmonary fibrosis or severe lung disease, pulmonary edema, and adult respiratory distress syndrome
  • Known SARS-Cov2 infection ≤28 days prior to first dose of study therapy

Locations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center accepting new patients
    San Francisco California 94158 United States
  • University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute accepting new patients
    Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States

Lead Scientist at UCSF

  • Andrew Ko, MD
    Professor, Medicine, School of Medicine. Authored (or co-authored) 147 research publications

Details

Status
accepting new patients
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
Verastem, Inc.
ID
NCT05669482
Phase
Phase 1/2 research study
Study Type
Interventional
Participants
Expecting 40 study participants
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