Targeted drug shows promise for hard-to-treat stomach cancers

NCT ID NCT04923932

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

Summary

This study tested a drug called savolitinib in 110 people with advanced stomach or esophagus-stomach junction cancer whose tumors have a specific genetic change (MET gene amplification). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and how safe it was. Participants received savolitinib and were monitored for side effects and cancer progression.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric cancer gastric neoplasm gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Cancer Hopspital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China