New pill shows promise for tough stomach cancer in early trial
NCT ID NCT05489237
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This first-in-human study tests an experimental oral drug called IDRX-42 in 278 adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. All participants have already tried the standard drug imatinib without success.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IDRX-42 (an oral drug taken once or twice daily)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for people with advanced GIST whose cancer has stopped responding to standard therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early (Phase 1) trial, so the drug may not work or could have unexpected side effects. It is only for people who have already tried imatinib.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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276 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Phase 1 1. Male or female participants ≥18 years of age 2. Histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic and/or surgically unresectable GIST 3. Documented progression on imatinib (Phase 1) 4. Documented pathogenic mutation in KIT OR any PDGFRA mutation other than exon 18 mutations, determined through local testing 5. At least one measurable lesion by mRECIST v1.1 for participants with GIST 6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 7. Resolution of any toxicities from prior treatment(s) to ≤ Grade 1 by NCI CTCAE v5.0 criteria, or have resolved to baseline, at the time of first dose of study drug. 8. Willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, drug administration plan, laboratory tests, or other study procedures and study restrictions. Additional for Phase 1b Exploratory Cohorts 1. For Cohort 1, progressed on imatinib only (second line therapy) and refused or are ineligible for other standard of care (SOC) therapies. 2. For Cohort 2, progressed on both imatinib and sunitinib (third line therapy) or progressed on imatinib, sunitinib, and an additional agent (i.e., regorafenib or ripretinib) (fourth line therapy) or progressed on imatinib, sunitinib, regorafenib, and ripretininb (fifth line or greater therapy) 3. For Cohort 3 \[US, UK, China, and Japan only\], treatment naïve (first line therapy) and refused or are ineligible for other standard of care (SOC) therapies. 4. For Cohort 4, met the same criteria as Cohort 2 (third line or greater) and have also had prior treatment with investigational agents NB003 or THE-630 or a line of therapy of bezuclastinib plus sunitinib combination. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any prior exposure to the following investigational agents NB003 or THE-630 or bezuclastinib plus sunitinib combination (except for participants treated in Cohort 4 of Phase 1b). 2. GIST with no documented mutation in both KIT and PDGFRA genes. 3. Primary brain malignancy or known untreated or active central nervous system metastases. 4. Has an active uncontrolled infection, including, but not limited to, the requirement for intravenous antibiotics. 5. Has significant, uncontrolled, or active cardiovascular disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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GSK Investigational Site
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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St Louis, Missouri, 63129, United States
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New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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Beijing, 100142, China
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Guangzhou, China
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Wuhan, 430022, China
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Bordeaux, 33076, France
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Lyon, France
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Marseille, 13005, France
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Villejuif, 94805, France
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Berlin, Germany
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Essen, 45122, Germany
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Milan, 20133, Italy
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Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
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Kanagawa, 247-8533, Japan
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Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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Amsterdam, 1066 CX, Netherlands
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Rotterdam, 3075 EA, Netherlands
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Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do, 463-707, South Korea
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Seoul, 120-752, South Korea
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Seoul, 5505, South Korea
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GSK Investigational Site
Seoul, 6351, South Korea
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Barcelona, Spain
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Leeds, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
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London, SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom
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