NCT05669482

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.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_1

Timeline
16mo left

Started Mar 2023

Longer than P75 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

12 active sites

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress70%
Mar 2023Aug 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 6, 2022

Completed
24 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 30, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 22, 2023

Completed
3.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 31, 2026

Expected
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 31, 2027

Last Updated

September 2, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3.4 years

First QC Date

December 6, 2022

Last Update Submit

August 29, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

avutometinib (VS-6766)Metastatic CancerKRAS MutationPancreatic Cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

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

    Assessment of Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)

    28 days

  • To determine the efficacy of the RP2D identified in Part A

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

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • Duration of Response (DOR)

    24 months

  • Disease Control Rate (DCR)

    24 months

  • Progression Free Survival (PFS)

    24 months

  • Overall Survival (OS)

    Up to 5 years

  • Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of avutometinib (VS-6766) and Defactinib and relevant metabolites, Tmax

    10 weeks

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinib

EXPERIMENTAL

To determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) for gemcitabine Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinib in patients with untreated metastatic PDAC.

Drug: avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel

Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinib RP2D

EXPERIMENTAL

To determine the efficacy of the RP2D identified in Part A in untreated metastatic PDAC patients

Drug: avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel

Interventions

The RP2D of avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel determined in Part A will be used in Part B dose expansion.

Also known as: Gemzar, Abraxane
Gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinibGemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel + avutometinib (VS-6766) + defactinib RP2D

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • 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 may not qualify 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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (12)

UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

Location

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

Location

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Location

University of Michigan Cancer Center

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

Location

Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

Location

Laura & Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, 10016, United States

Location

New York Presbyterian/Weill-Cornell Medical Center

New York, New York, 10021, United States

Location

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, 10065, United States

Location

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Location

University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

Location

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

Location

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasm MetastasisPancreatic Neoplasms

Interventions

defactinibGemcitabine130-nm albumin-bound paclitaxelAlbumin-Bound Paclitaxel

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplastic ProcessesNeoplasmsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteEndocrine Gland NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesPancreatic DiseasesEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Heterocyclic CompoundsDeoxycytidineCytidinePyrimidine NucleosidesPyrimidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingPaclitaxelTaxoidsCyclodecanesCycloparaffinsHydrocarbons, AlicyclicHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsDiterpenesTerpenesAlbuminsProteinsAmino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

Study Officials

  • MD Verastem

    Verastem, Inc.

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 6, 2022

First Posted

December 30, 2022

Study Start

March 22, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2027

Last Updated

September 2, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations