New oral paclitaxel trial offers hope for Hard-to-Treat GIST

NCT ID NCT06326346

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests an oral form of paclitaxel (Liporaxel) in 28 adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that no longer respond to three standard drugs: imatinib, sunitinib, and regorafenib. The study focuses on patients whose tumors have low levels of a protein called P-glycoprotein, which may make the drug more effective. Participants take Liporaxel twice daily on specific days each month, and researchers will track how well it controls tumor growth over 16 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

oral paclitaxel (Liporaxel)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new oral treatment option for GIST patients who have run out of standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-phase trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug may not control tumor growth or could cause side effects like nerve damage or low blood counts.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastrointestinal stromal tumor

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, Songpagu, 138-736, South Korea

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