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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Futibatinib + Pembrolizumab for Liver Cancer

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Nguyen H. Tran, M.D.
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age >= 18 years
Tumor tissue must be FGF19 positive by messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) or immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is studying the effect of futibatinib and pembrolizumab in treating patients with liver cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and has a positive FGF19 marker.

Who is the study for?
Adults with advanced or metastatic liver cancer that tests positive for FGF19 and have already tried one systemic treatment. They must be able to take oral meds, provide consent, complete questionnaires, use contraception effectively, and meet specific health criteria like adequate blood counts and liver function.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the combination of futibatinib (a drug blocking enzymes for cell growth) with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy antibody). It aims to see if this combo can better attack cancer cells in patients with a particular type of liver cancer.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include reactions related to immune system activation such as inflammation in various organs, fatigue, skin issues, changes in hormone levels affecting different body functions, and potential infusion-related reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.
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My tumor is FGF19 positive.
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I have had at least one treatment for liver cancer.
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My liver cancer is at an early to intermediate stage.
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I have at least one tumor that can be measured and hasn't been treated with radiation or targeted liver therapy.
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My liver cancer cannot be treated with surgery, transplant, or targeted therapies.
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My liver cancer diagnosis was confirmed through imaging or biopsy.
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I can take care of myself and am up and about more than half of my waking hours.
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My liver function is relatively good.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Progression-free survival (PFS)
Secondary outcome measures
Change in quality of life (QOL)
Incidence of adverse events
Overall response rate (ORR)
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (futibatinib, pembrolizumab)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients receive futibatinib PO QD on days 1-21 for cycles 1-9, and days 1-42 for subsequent cycles and pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1. Cycles repeat every 21 days for cycles 1-9 and every 42 days for subsequent cycles for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Futibatinib
2014
Completed Phase 2
~410
Pembrolizumab
2017
Completed Phase 2
~2010

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,213 Previous Clinical Trials
3,766,986 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Liver Cancer
9,361 Patients Enrolled for Liver Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,666 Previous Clinical Trials
40,925,980 Total Patients Enrolled
104 Trials studying Liver Cancer
26,668 Patients Enrolled for Liver Cancer
Nguyen H. Tran, M.D.Principal InvestigatorMayo Clinic in Rochester
2 Previous Clinical Trials
1,250 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Futibatinib (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04828486 — Phase 2
Liver Cancer Research Study Groups: Treatment (futibatinib, pembrolizumab)
Liver Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Futibatinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04828486 — Phase 2
Futibatinib (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04828486 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this medical trial presently enrolling participants?

"Information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical trial is actively seeking volunteers, with the original posting being made on May 7th 2021 and its most recent editing having occurred on November 9th 2022."

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To what degree are patients put at risk when taking Futibatinib?

"Preceding clinical data suggests that futibatinib is a safe drug, thus earning it a rating of 2 on our internal safety scale. However, there has yet to be any evidence supporting its efficacy in this phase 2 trial."

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What disorders typically respond to Futibatinib treatment?

"Futibatinib has been found to be effective in treating malignant tumors, unresectable melanomas, and cases of microsatellite instability high."

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What is the total population of participants enrolled in this research project?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov discloses that this clinical trial, which was first posted on May 7th 2021, is actively recruiting participants. Approximately 25 people need to be recruited from 1 medical centre."

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Could you provide a synopsis of prior studies that have explored Futibatinib's efficacy?

"At present, there are 966 ongoing studies pertaining to Futibatinib with 124 of them in the concluding stage. Primarily based out of Houston, Texas, 35969 sites across the globe have been allocated for clinical trials involving this therapy."

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~6 spots leftby May 2025