Recent Updates
Recently added Catalysts

avapritinib

Phase 3

GIST | Small molecule | Oncology |Blueprint Medicines Corporation|Last Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetPDGFRA, KIT
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Success Probability

Subscribe to view

Market & Valuation

Subscribe to view

Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment476

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

avapritinib · 8 trials · 16 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 2Phase 1 5
NCT03465722(VOYAGER) Study of Avapritinib vs Regorafenib in Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic GISTGIST
COMPLETED476 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
(VOYAGER) Study of Avapritinib vs Regorafenib in Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic GIST
GISTUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Efficacy of Avapritinib Based on Progression-free Survival (PFS) Determined by Central Radiological Assessment Per Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST), Version 1.1
24 Months

To demonstrate the efficacy of avapritinib based on progression-free survival (PFS) determined by central radiological assessment per modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST), version 1.1 in patients with advanced GIST following 2 or 3 regimens of prior treatment with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), including imatinib, compared to patients treated with regorafenib. A progressively growing tumor must meet the following criteria: a) the target lesions must be greater or equal to 2cm in size and be a new GIST active lesion or b) the target lesions must be expanding on at least 2 sequential imaging studies.

Part 1: Recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) in patients with ISM
9 months
Part 2: Mean change in ISM Symptom Assessment Form (ISM-SAF) total symptom score (TSS) as compared to placebo
6 months

0 - 110 points (higher value represents worse symptom outcomes)

Part 3: Number of Participants with Adverse Events
Up to 5 years
Overall Response Rate (ORR) Based on Modified International Working Group-Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Research and Treatment and European Competence Network on Mastocytosis (mIWG-MRT-ECNM) Response Criteria
Baseline through Month 65

ORR was defined as the percentage of participants with a confirmed best response of complete remission (CR), complete remission with partial recovery of peripheral blood counts (CRh), partial remission (PR), or clinical improvement (CI) by mIWG-MRT-ECNM criteria. The mIWG-MRT-ECNM criteria were based on findings from bone marrow biopsy and aspirate, and peripheral blood smear; bone marrow cytogenetics; other extracutaneous tissue biopsies (when available); liver and spleen imaging; and other clinical and laboratory parameters.

Recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)
up to 6 months

Recommended phase 2 dose which will be determined by evaluating all safety and efficacy data.

maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of midazolam
Day 1 and Day 18
time of maximum plasma concentration (tmax) of midazolam
Day 1 and Day 18
area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of midazolam
Day 1 and Day 18
Determination of recommended Part 2 dose (Part 1)
up to 8 months
Objective Response Rate (Part 2)
up to 36 months
Rate and severity of adverse events (Part 1)
up to 8 months
Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of avapritinib (also known as BLU-285)
During cycle 1 (28 days) of treatment
Number of patients with adverse and serious adverse events and changes in physical findings, vital signs, clinical laboratory results and ECG findings
Approximately 24 months
Recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of avapritinib
Approximately 24 months
Part 1: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of Avapritinib
Cycle 1 (28 days) of treatment

Patients with event(s) of dose-limiting toxicity

Parts 1 and 2: Number of Patients With Adverse Events (AE) and Serious Adverse Events (SAE)
AEs were collected from the start of study drug until 30 days after the last dose, SAEs were collected from the date of the informed consent signature until 30 days after the last dose of study drug, up to 5 years

The overall safety profile of the drug was assessed by reviewing the number of patients with AEs, SAEs and other events. There was no formal statistical analysis. Safety assessments continued for the duration of treatment.

Part 2: Objective Response Rate (ORR) Determined by Central Radiology Assessment Per mRECIST, Version 1.1
Tumor assessments were performed at screening, Cycle 3 Day 1, then every 2 cycles through Cycle 13, then every 3 cycles thereafter up to approximately 4 years. Each cycle is 28 days.

To evaluate objective response rate (ORR) determined by central radiology assessment per mRECIST, version 1.1 in patients with advanced GIST treated with avapritinib. A complete response per modified Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.1) is defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions. A partial response is defined as at least 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters. Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR

Secondary Endpoints

Objective Response Rate (ORR) Determined by Central Radiology Assessment Per mRECIST, Version 1.1
24 Months
Overall Survival (OS) in Patients With Advanced GIST Treated With Avapritinib Compared to Patients Treated With Regorafenib
24 Months
European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life (EORTC-QLQ-30). Change in Individual Scores in Patients With Advanced GIST Treated With Avapritinib Compared to Patients Treated With Regorafenib
Difference between baseline and week 12 of treatment
Unlock Study Endpoints

Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
avapritinibEXPERIMENTAL300 mg PO QD
regorafenibACTIVE_COMPARATOR160 mg PO QD
(Part 1) Avapritinib Dose 1 + BSCEXPERIMENTALAvapritinib will be administered orally in continuous 28-day cycles
(Part 1) Avapritinib Dose 2 + BSCEXPERIMENTALAvapritinib will be administered orally in continuous 28-day cycles
(Part 1) Avapritinib Dose 3 + BSCEXPERIMENTALAvapritinib will be administered orally in continuous 28-day cycles
(Part 1) Placebo + BSCPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo will be administered orally in continuous 28-day cycles
(Part 2) Avapritinib RP2D + BSCEXPERIMENTALAvapritinib will be administered orally in continuous 28-day cycles
(Part 2) Placebo + BSCPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo will be administered orally in continuous 28-day cycles
(Part 3) Avapritinib RP2D + BSCEXPERIMENTALAvapritinib will be administered orally in continuous 28-day cycles
Dose EscalationEXPERIMENTALParticipants will be enrolled in cohorts of size 1-3. Participants will take a combination of Avapritinib and Decitabine. Decitabine will be administered in one of the following forms: I) Decitabine: starting IV dose of 20 mg/m2 on days 1-5 of a 28-day treatment cycle. II) Decitabine/Cedazuridine: starting dose of 35mg/100 mg oral tablet on days 1-5 of a 28-day treatment cycle. The starting dose of Avapritinib for the first cohort of patients will begin at dose level 1 with dose modifications to be made according to a Bayesian design. Avapritnib Dose levels Level -1: 50mg Level 1: 100mg Level 2: 150mg Level 3: 200mg
Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants with baseline platelet count (cycle 1, day 1) ≥ 75 x 10\^9/L will begin the combination of Avapritinib at the dose determined by the dose-finding portion of the study and decitabine or Decitabine/Cedazuridine will be initiated during the first cycle. Participants with a baseline platelet count between 25 x 10\^9/L and 74 x 10\^9/L will receive decitabine or Decitabine/Cedazuridine (choice of investigator) as a single-agent for at least the first two cycles. Starting with cycle 3 and continuing with each subsequent cycle, patients will be eligible to receive Avapritinib in combination with decitabine or Decitabine/Cedazuridine if the platelet count on day 1 of the cycle is ≥ 75 x 10\^9. If the platelet count is \< 75 x 10\^9/L on day 1 of the cycle, patient will receive single-agent Decitabine or Decitabine/Cedazuridine. In the absence of clear disease progression, patients will be treated for at least 6 cycles before being judged to have not responded.
Participants with metastatic, unresectable GIST, non-CNS solid tumors, or CNS tumorsEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 5 mg of midazolam orally on Day 1 and Day 17. Participants will receive avapritinib 300 mg daily, orally on starting on Day 3. Participants with CNS tumors will receive avapritinib 300 mg daily orally, until Day 56.
Avapritinib (also known as BLU-285)EXPERIMENTALAvapritinib tablets for oral administration. Avapritinib will be dosed daily for 28 day cycles.
Part 1 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 30 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Patients received a starting dose of 30 mg QD for 28 days and they were assessed for dose limiting toxicities (DLT). If no DTLs were observed the dose escalation continued. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation.
Part 1 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 60 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Patients received a starting dose of 60 mg QD for 28 days and they were assessed for dose limiting toxicities (DLT). If no DTLs were observed the dose escalation continued. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation.
Part 1 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 90 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Patients received a starting dose of 90 mg QD for 28 days and they were assessed for dose limiting toxicities (DLT). If no DTLs were observed the dose escalation continued. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation.
Part 1 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 135 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Patients received a starting dose of 135 mg QD for 28 days and they were assessed for dose limiting toxicities (DLT). If no DTLs were observed the dose escalation continued. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation.
Part 1 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 200 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Patients received a starting dose of 200 mg QD for 28 days and they were assessed for dose limiting toxicities (DLT). If no DTLs were observed the dose escalation continued. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation. .
Part 1 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 300 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Patients received a starting dose of 300 mg QD for 28 days and they were assessed for dose limiting toxicities (DLT). If no DTLs were observed the dose escalation continued. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation. Patients that received at least one dose of avapritinib were included in the Part 2 analysis.
Part 1 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 400 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Patients received a starting dose of 400 mg QD for 28 days and they were assessed for dose limiting toxicities (DLT). If no DTLs were observed the dose escalation continued. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation. Patients that received at least one dose of avapritinib were included in the Part 2 analysis.
Part 1 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 600 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Patients received a starting dose of 600 mg QD for 28 days and they were assessed for dose limiting toxicities (DLT). If no DTLs were observed the dose escalation continued. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation.
Part 1 and Part 2 Avapritinib (formerly BLU-285) 300 mg or 400 mg QDEXPERIMENTALPart 1 and Part 2: Patients enrolled in Part 1 and Part 2 at a starting dose of 300 or 400 mg QD were included in the Part1/Part 2 safety and efficacy analysis. Patients received avapritinib in continuous 28 day cycles until discontinuation.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
avapritinibDRUGAvapritinib tablets for oral administration. Avapritinib will be dosed at 300 mg once daily, continuously.
regorafenibDRUGRegorafenib tablets for oral administration. Regorafenib will be dosed at 160 mg once daily for 3 weeks out of every 4 weeks (ie. 3 weeks on/1 week off).
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo tablet
DecitabineDRUGDecitabine is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor given intravenously.
Decitabine/CedazuridineCOMBINATION_PRODUCTDecitabine/Cedazuridine is a combination medicine given orally.
midazolamDRUGmidazolam syrup
Unlock Study Design Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites114

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who are ≥ 18 years of age. 2. Patients who have histologically confirmed metastatic or unresectable GIST. 3. Patients who received imatinib and 1 or 2 other TKIs as prior treatment regimens. Patients who experienced intolerance to prior therapies must have objective ...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaChinaCzechiaFranceGermanyHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandSingaporeSouth KoreaSpainSwedenUnited KingdomDenmarkNorwaySwitzerland
Unlock Eligibility Criteria

Frequently asked questions about avapritinib

What is Avapritinib used for?

Avapritinib is an investigational small molecule being studied for advanced systemic mastocytosis, indolent systemic mastocytosis, aggressive systemic mastocytosis, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), and other solid tumors. It is being developed by Blueprint Medicines Corporation (BPMC) for rare disease indications.

What does Avapritinib target?

Avapritinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets KIT mutations. It is designed to selectively inhibit the KIT D816V mutation and other KIT mutations involved in systemic mastocytosis and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Who makes Avapritinib?

Avapritinib is being developed by Blueprint Medicines Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol BPMC. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in multiple indications.

What phase is Avapritinib in?

Avapritinib is in Phase 2 clinical development, specifically in the PIONEER study (NCT03731260) for indolent systemic mastocytosis. It has also completed Phase 1 trials, including the NAVIGATOR and EXPLORER studies, and remains investigational and not yet approved.

What clinical trials is Avapritinib in?

Avapritinib has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT02508532 (NAVIGATOR) for GIST and solid tumors, NCT02561988 (EXPLORER) for advanced systemic mastocytosis, NCT03731260 (PIONEER) for indolent systemic mastocytosis, and NCT04908176 for drug-drug interactions. These trials are completed or active.

Is Avapritinib the same as BLU-285?

Yes, Avapritinib is also known as BLU-285. Clinical trial titles refer to it as BLU-285, such as the NAVIGATOR study of BLU-285 in patients with GIST and other solid tumors, and the EXPLORER study of BLU-285 in advanced systemic mastocytosis.