Clinical trial for Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
Official title A Study of Avutometinib (VS-6766) + Defactinib (VS-6063) in Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06072781
What this study is testing
What is avutometinib?
an investigational oral medicine being studied as a potential treatment for low grade serous ovarian cancer. is designed to block cancer cell growth by acting as a kinase inhibitor.
Also referred to as VS-6766.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the drug combo is safe and works for people whose cancer has come back after platinum therapy.
- Who it's for
- Women who have low‑grade serous ovarian cancer that has returned after a platinum‑based treatment.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive the two drugs or a treatment chosen by their doctor, and will have regular visits and tests to monitor safety and effectiveness.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several months, with scheduled clinic visits and tests throughout the treatment period.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Histologically proven LGSOC (ovarian, fallopian, peritoneal)
- Documented mutational status of KRAS by a validated tumor-tissue based diagnostic test.
- Suitable for treatment with at least one of the Investigator's Choice of Treatments:pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, paclitaxel, letrozole...
- Progression or recurrence of LGSOC after at least one prior systemic therapy for metastatic disease.
- Measurable disease according to RECIST v1.1.
You likely can't join if
- Systemic anti-cancer therapy within 4 weeks of the first dose of study therapy.
- Co-existing high-grade serous ovarian cancer or mixed histology.
- Prior treatment with avutometinib, defactinib, or other FAK inhibitors.
- History of prior malignancy with recurrence \<3 years from the time of enrollment.
- Major surgery within 4 weeks, minor surgery within 1 week, or palliative radiotherapy within 1 week of the first dose of study intervention.
- Symptomatic brain metastases requiring steroids or other interventions, known leptomeningeal metastases, or spinal cord compression.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Histologically proven LGSOC (ovarian, fallopian, peritoneal)
- Documented mutational status of KRAS by a validated tumor-tissue based diagnostic test.
- Suitable for treatment with at least one of the Investigator's Choice of Treatments:pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, paclitaxel, letrozole, anastrozole.
- Progression or recurrence of LGSOC after at least one prior systemic therapy for metastatic disease.
- Measurable disease according to RECIST v1.1.
- An Eastern Cooperative Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 1.
- Adequate organ function.
- Adequate recovery from toxicities related to prior treatments.
- For patients with reproductive potential, a negative pregnancy test must be confirmed and agreement to use highly effective method of contraceptive.
- Willingness to comply with the scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests and other study procedures.
- Systemic anti-cancer therapy within 4 weeks of the first dose of study therapy.
- Co-existing high-grade serous ovarian cancer or mixed histology.
- Prior treatment with avutometinib, defactinib, or other FAK inhibitors.
- History of prior malignancy with recurrence \<3 years from the time of enrollment.
- Major surgery within 4 weeks, minor surgery within 1 week, or palliative radiotherapy within 1 week of the first dose of study intervention.
- Symptomatic brain metastases requiring steroids or other interventions, known leptomeningeal metastases, or spinal cord compression.
- An active skin disorder that has required systemic therapy within one year of the first dose of study intervention.
- History of medically significant rhabdomyolysis.
- For people with prior MEK or RAF exposure, Grade 4 toxicity is deemed related to the MEK inhibitor.
- Symptomatic bowel obstruction within 3 months of the first dose of study intervention
- Concurrent ocular disorders.
- Concurrent heart disease or severe obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Active or past medical history of interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis, including drug-induced or radiation pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, or adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- people with the inability to swallow oral medications.
- History of hypersensitivity to any of the active agents or ingredients of study intervention: peanut, soya, polyoxyl castor oil, etcetc.).
- Pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Active, uncontrolled infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal) requiring systemic therapy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Sacramento, California, United States
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Fort Myers, Florida, United States
- Miami Beach, Florida, United States
- Orlando, Florida, United States
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
+ 74 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Little Rock, Arkansas, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Sacramento, California, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Fort Myers, Florida, United States and 88 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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