New drug cocktail aims to fight Hard-to-Treat stomach cancers

NCT ID NCT07594548

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase trial tests whether adding the experimental drug futibatinib to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) and an antibody (ramucirumab) is safe for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll 18 participants to find the best dose and watch for side effects. It is not yet recruiting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
futibatinib (a targeted drug) combined with paclitaxel (chemotherapy) and ramucirumab (antibody therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that is not curable with surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very early phase I trial with only 18 people, focused on safety and dosing. The combination may not work better than existing treatments, and side effects could be significant.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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