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

Sponsor: Verastem, Inc.

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ClinicalTrials ID:NCT05669482

This Phase 1/2 study evaluates the safety and efficacy of avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in untreated metastatic PDAC patients. Eligible participants are adults with ECOG ≤ 1 and adequate organ function. Exclusions include prior PDAC treatment and certain health conditions. The RP2D from Part A will guide Part B dosing.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

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.

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).

Eligibility Criteria

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

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center94158San FranciscoCalifornia
University of Chicago60637ChicagoIllinois
Dana Farber Cancer Institute02115BostonMassachusetts
University of Michigan Cancer Center48109Ann ArborMichigan
Washington University School of Medicine63110Saint LouisMissouri
Laura & Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health10016New YorkNew York
New York Presbyterian/Weill-Cornell Medical Center10021New YorkNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center10065New YorkNew York
University of Pennsylvania19104PhiladelphiaPennsylvania
University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute84112Salt Lake CityUtah

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