Cabometyx

Adrenal Medulla, refractory to radioactive iodine treatment, Liver Cancer + 7 more

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Cabometyx

What is Cabometyx

Cabozantinib

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Cabozantinib is a medication used to treat several types of cancer. It was first approved in 2012 and is a type of drug known as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. The drug is available as the brand name Cometriq and is used to treat metastatic medullary thyroid cancer. In 2016, a capsule formulation called Cabometyx was approved to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma and in 2019 it was approved for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma in previously treated patients.

Cometriq

is the brand name

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Cabometyx Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Cometriq

Cabozantinib

2012

10

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Cabozantinib, also known as Cometriq, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (aRCC) and Kidney Neoplasms .

Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (aRCC)

Used to treat Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (aRCC) in combination with Nivolumab

Kidney Neoplasms

Used to treat Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (aRCC) in combination with Nivolumab

Effectiveness

How Cabometyx Affects Patients

Cabozantinib works by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread to other parts of the body. It can also stop the growth of new blood vessels that supply tumors with oxygen and nutrients.

How Cabometyx works in the body

Cabozantinib works by blocking specific proteins that help with cell growth and movement. These proteins are called receptor tyrosine kinases and include VEGFR-1, -2 and -3, KIT, TRKB, FLT-3, AXL, RET, MET, and TIE-2.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Cabometyx is based on the diagnosed condition, including Adrenal Medulla, refractory to radioactive iodine treatment and sorafenib. The quantity of dosage fluctuates depending on the method of administration outlined in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Adrenal Medulla

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

refractory to radioactive iodine treatment

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Liver Cancer

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Malignant Neoplasms

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Treatment Naive

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

sorafenib

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

High Risk Patients

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

previously treated with anti-VEGF

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

poor or intermediate risk

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Kidney Neoplasms

20.0 mg, , 60.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg

Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Oral, Kit, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Warnings

Cabometyx Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Cabozantinib may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Cabometyx.

Common Cabometyx Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Brigatinib

Major

The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Cabozantinib.

Cabazitaxel

Major

The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Cabozantinib.

Enasidenib

Major

The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Cabozantinib.

Erlotinib

Major

The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Cabozantinib.

Fluorouracil

Major

The metabolism of Fluorouracil can be decreased when combined with Cabozantinib.

Cabometyx Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Cabozantinib can cause serious and potentially deadly complications such as abdominal fistulas, perforations, coughing up blood, and internal bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.

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Cabometyx Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Cabometyx?

151 active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Cabometyx to treat individuals who have already received anti-VEGF or sorafenib therapy, as well as High Risk Patients.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

previously treated with anti-VEGF

0 Actively Recruiting

Malignant Neoplasms

0 Actively Recruiting

Treatment Naive

0 Actively Recruiting

High Risk Patients

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2

sorafenib

0 Actively Recruiting

refractory to radioactive iodine treatment

0 Actively Recruiting

Liver Cancer

17 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3

Kidney Neoplasms

13 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1

poor or intermediate risk

0 Actively Recruiting

Adrenal Medulla

0 Actively Recruiting

Cabometyx Reviews: What are patients saying about Cabometyx?

5

Patient Review

10/2/2017

Cabometyx for Cancer Involving the Kidney Cells

I got red spots on my arms and a little bit of diarrhea and vomiting. This medication also caused me to lose weight, which was an unexpected but welcomed side effect.

4.7

Patient Review

1/9/2019

Cabometyx for Cancer Involving the Kidney Cells

I've only been taking this treatment for two months and it's already working better than the four months I spent on opdivo. My tumors have shrunk, though there are some nasty side effects that come with it, like intense pain and blisters on my feet.

4.3

Patient Review

9/7/2019

Cabometyx for Cancer Involving the Kidney Cells

I've only been taking this medication for 35 days and I've already seen a decrease in the size of my spots. In fact, one spot in my lungs went from 1.3 cm to 0.8 cm! The only downside is the fatigue I experience; though, it's worth noting that I have a full-time job with a lot of stress.

4.3

Patient Review

12/31/2020

Cabometyx for Cancer Involving the Kidney Cells

So far, Cabometyx is looking promising.

4

Patient Review

8/1/2017

Cabometyx for Cancer Involving the Kidney Cells

I had some pretty severe sores on my feet and fingers, but this treatment helped to clear them up quickly.
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Patient Q&A Section about cabometyx

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How long do you take Cabometyx for?

"Cabometyx is usually taken intravenously every 2 or 4 weeks, with nivolumab treatment lasting up to 2 years if it is decided that it is safe and effective for the patient by both the patient and doctor."

Answered by AI

What is Cabometyx used for?

"Cabozantinib is a medication used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma."

Answered by AI

What is the success rate of Cabometyx?

"of participants receiving cabozantinib had their tumors shrink during treatment, compared with of those receiving sunitinib. people receiving cabozantinib (5%) had their tumors disappear entirely during treatment, known as a complete response."

Answered by AI

Is Cabometyx chemotherapy or immunotherapy?

"Cabometyx is a chemotherapy drug used to treat patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. Cabometyx is used as a first-line treatment in combination with Opdivo for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. Cabometyx is also used for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who have previously been treated with Nexavar."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Cabometyx

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Computer-Assisted Microwave Ablation for Liver Cancer

18 - 90
All Sexes
Lebanon, NH

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the intraoperative use of a computer guidance software can improve the success of liver tumor ablation in adults. The employed software calculates and displays a simulation of the ablation such that the physician can visualize what portion of the target tumor has, and has not been treated at any point during the procedure. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1) Does the use of the computer guidance software reduce the number of times a tumor is incompletely treated. 2) Does the use of the computer guidance software reduce the rate of local tumor recurrence at 2 year follow-up? 3) Was there an increase or a decrease in medical problems for participants after a procedure where the guidance software was used? Researchers will compare liver tumor treatment using the computer guidance software with an historic control to see if the addition of the guidance software improved the outcomes after an ablation. Participants will: Undergo CT-guided microwave ablation treatment of a liver tumor using computer-assisted simulation. Visit the clinic at one month and then every 3 months for blood tests and a contrast-enhanced CT or MRI imaging study (as per standard of care)

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Dartmouth HItchcock Medical Center

Andrea Borsic, PHD

NE Scientific INC

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RP2 + Tivozanib for Kidney Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Duarte, CA

This phase II trial tests the effect of RP2 and tivozanib in treating patients with renal cell cancer that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) and that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive) after receiving immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). RP2 is a herpes simplex virus (a viral infection commonly known as the "cold sore virus") that has been changed to infect and destroy tumor cells and to activate (turn on) the human immune system to attack the tumor cells. Tivozanib hydrochloride blocks certain proteins, which may help keep tumor cells from growing. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Tivozanib hydrochloride is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis agent. Giving RP2 and tivozanib may be safe, tolerable, and/or effective in treating patients with metastatic renal cell cancer that has progressed after receiving immunotherapy with ICIs.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

City of Hope Medical Center (+1 Sites)

Charles B Nguyen

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Ipilimumab + Nivolumab with SBRT for Liver Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Honolulu, HI

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations experiencing significantly higher mortality rates compared to other groups in Hawaii. This disparity is influenced by factors such as higher prevalence of chronic hepatitis B, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, limited access to early detection, and delayed diagnoses. NHPI patients are also underrepresented in clinical trials, limiting the relevance of treatment advances for this population. The standard treatment for HCC is surgical resection; however, many NHPI patients present with unresectable disease. Recent advances with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), such as nivolumab and ipilimumab, have shown promise in treating advanced HCC and improving survival in previously untreatable cases. Additionally, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) has been shown to enhance survival and local control when combined with systemic therapies like ICIs. However, without surgery, outcomes remain suboptimal, with response rates for ICIs alone at 20-30%, and combination ICI-SBRT treatment showing slightly better results but still a high risk of progression. Despite improvements in HCC treatment, significant gaps remain in managing borderline resectable disease, especially in NHPI patients. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining ICIs and SBRT with curative surgery for patients with borderline resectable HCC, focusing on NHPI populations. The study will also explore the use of biomarkers such as cell-free DNA (cfDNA), CD8+ T-cell infiltration, and serum cytokine markers to guide personalized treatment strategies. Preliminary findings suggest that this multimodal approach may improve outcomes and enable surgical resection for patients previously considered inoperable. This study seeks to address the unmet need for effective treatment strategies in borderline resectable HCC and to improve survival outcomes for underserved NHPI populations.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

University of Hawai'i Cancer Center

Jared D Acoba, MD

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Radiation and Immunotherapy for Liver Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Hamilton, Canada

The objectives of this study is to estimate the biological activity of combination chemotherapy and radiation versus radiation alone in patients with Hepato Cellular Carcinoma (HCC). The study hypothesizes is that combination chemotherapy and radiation is superior to radiation alone in inducing a biological response. The study hypothesizes that combination chemotherapy and radiation is superior to radiation alone in inducing a biological response. A biological response, or change in the tumor microenvironment (TME), is defined by reduced infiltration of intra-tumoral regulatory T cells (Tregs), a decrease in tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs) of the M2 phenotype, and an increase in immune cells such as effector CD8+ T-cells. An increased rate of biological response is therefore expected in participants receiving the combination of Durvalumab, Tremelimumab, and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), compared to those receiving SBRT alone. Additionally, biological response is hypothesized to correlate with pathological response. The study has been conducted within a WOO window of opportunity randomized clinical trial in order to obtain data in the quickest and safest manner. Patients undergoing surgery are very healthy by definition and will be able to tolerate treatment without any major complications, leading to adequate tissue samples before and after treatment.

Phase 3
Waitlist Available

Juravinski Hospital

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Portal + Hepatic Vein Embolization for Liver Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Montreal, Canada

The goal of the DRAGON PLC clinical trial is to determine whether portal vein embolization (PVE) combined with hepatic vein embolization (HVE) improves resectability and overall survival in patients with initially unresectable primary liver cancer compared to standard PVE alone. This trial specifically focuses on patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. The main questions this trial aims to answer are whether combined PVE and HVE increases the proportion of patients who become resectable within 3 weeks and improves 5-year overall survival compared to PVE alone by enhancing liver hypertrophy. Participants will: * Undergo either standard PVE or combined PVE and HVE. * Have regular imaging to assess liver resectability. * Be monitored for survival outcomes up to 5 years after intervention.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (+18 Sites)

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XL092 + Nivolumab for Kidney Cancer

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

The study population for this Phase 2 study will include men and women ≥ 18 with confirmed renal cell carcinoma who have progressed on adjuvant anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy, the current standard of care. Subjects will be randomized to Arm A or Arm B. Study treatment will be given in 28-day (4 week) cycles. Arm A treatment will consist of zanzalintinib (XL092) alone and will be taken once daily continuously (Day 1-Day 28). Arm B treatment will consist of XL092 plus nivolumab. XL092 will be taken once daily continuously (Day 1-Day 28) and nivolumab will be administered every 4 weeks (Day 1). Treatment will continue until progression by RECIST 1.1, toxicity, or other reasons as appropriate.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (+1 Sites)

Karie Runcie, MD

Exelixis

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Radiotherapy + Immunotherapy for Liver Cancer

18 - 70
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if locoregional therapy and immunotherapy can be used together to help patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and macrovascular invasion achieve liver transplantation. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How many patients will achieve transplant with this treatment strategy? * What will the 5-year survival and recurrence-free survival rates be for these patients? Participants will: * Undergo a biopsy of the tumor. * Receive locoregional therapy (SBRT or Y90) followed by immunotherapy (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) 2 to 6 weeks later, for a maximum of 9 months. * Be referred for a liver transplant and undergo the procedure if deemed eligible and safe. * If applicable, be followed for five years post-transplant with regular data collection.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

Toronto General Hospital (+1 Sites)

Gonzalo Sapisochin, MD, PhD, MSc

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