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Study of Avutometinib (VS-6766) +Defactinib With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Metastatic Cancer
Pancreas Cancer
Neoplasms Pancreatic
Malignant Neoplasm of Pancreas
KRAS Activating Mutation
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT05669482
Lead Sponsor
Verastem, Inc.
Brief 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.

Detailed Description

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).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • 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
Exclusion Criteria
  • 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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinib RP2Davutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxelTo determine the efficacy of the RP2D identified in Part A in untreated metastatic PDAC patients
Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinibavutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxelTo determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) for gemcitabine Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinib in patients with untreated metastatic PDAC.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine the efficacy of the RP2D identified in Part A6 months

Confirmed overall response rate (ORR) (partial response \[PR\] + complete response \[CR\] defined according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 \[RECIST 1.1\])

Part A: To determine RP2D for avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel28 days

Assessment of Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of avutometinib (VS-6766) and Defactinib and relevant metabolites, Tmax10 weeks

Time to Maximum concentration (Tmax)

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of avutometinib (VS-6766) and Defactinib and relevant metabolites, AUC10 Weeks

Area under plasma Concentration (AUC) 0 to t

Number of abnormal laboratory values24 months

Count of abnormal laboratory values by grade

Overall Survival (OS)Up to 5 years

From the time of first dose of study intervention to PD as assessed per RECIST 1.1 or death from any cause

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of avutometinib (VS-6766) and Defactinib and relevant metabolites, Half-life10 weeks

concentration Half-life (T1/2)

Frequency and severity adverse events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)24 months

Count of AE and SAEs by grade, based on the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) grading scale

Disease Control Rate (DCR)24 months

CR + PR + SD as assessed per RECIST 1.1

Duration of Response (DOR)24 months

Time of first response to PD as assessed per RECIST 1.1

Progression Free Survival (PFS)24 months

From the time of first dose of study intervention to PD as assessed per RECIST 1.1 or death from any cause

Trial Locations

Locations (12)

UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

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San Francisco, California, United States

University of Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

University of Michigan Cancer Center

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Washington University School of Medicine

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Laura & Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health

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New York, New York, United States

New York Presbyterian/Weill-Cornell Medical Center

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New York, New York, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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New York, New York, United States

University of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Virginia Mason Medical Center

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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Seattle, Washington, United States

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