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XL184

Phase 3

Thyroid Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Exelixis, Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 13, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment330

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

XL184 · 6 trials · 13 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1Phase 1 4
NCT00704730Efficacy of XL184 (Cabozantinib) in Advanced Medullary Thyroid CancerThyroid Cancer
COMPLETED330 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy of XL184 (Cabozantinib) in Advanced Medullary Thyroid Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Treatment period consisted of 4-week cycles with radiologic tumor assessment every 12 weeks from date of randomization until date of first documented PD or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 34 months.

The duration of Progression-Free Survival (PFS) using progression events as determined by Independent Review Committee (IRC) per mRECIST, or death due to any cause. The analysis was conducted after at least 315 subjects were randomized and at least 138 events were observed.

Objective Response Rate (ORR)
8 weeks until progressive disease

Response and progression were determined per modified MacDonald Criteria and modified RANO criteria for GBM using imaging and clinical features

Pharmacokinetics of XL184 and rosiglitazone
at weekly or twice-weekly visits for the first 4 weeks

To evaluate the effect of multiple daily doses of XL184 on single dose PK of rosiglitazone

Evaluate the safety and tolerability of oral administration of XL184 added to first-line treatment for subjects with newly diagnosed GB
Assessed at every visit to the study clinic
Determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of oral XL184 when added to the concurrent phase of treatment with TMZ and RT and when added to the maintenance phase of treatment with TMZ for subjects with newly diagnosed GB
Assessed periodically as subjects are dose-escalted
Determine the safety and tolerability of XL184 when administered in combination with first-line treatment throughout the concurrent, rest and maintenance phases in an expanded MTD cohort
Assessed at each visit to the study center
Phase 1: Duration of Exposure of Cabozantinib With Erlotinib
From initial dose up to 160 weeks

Treatment duration was defined as the number of days from the first dose to the last dose (measured in weeks), including any days of treatment interruption that occurred before the last dose of study drug.

Phase 2: Objective Response Rate (ORR)
From initial dose up to 72 weeks

Objective Response Rate is defined as the number of participants for whom the best overall response is complete (CR) or partial response (PR) confirmed by repeat assessments no less than four weeks after the criteria for the initial response were first met.

Safety, tolerability, maximum tolerated dose (MTD), and dose-limiting toxicity of oral administration of XL184
Assessed during periodic visits
Evaluate plasma pharmacokinetics and estimate renal elimination of oral administration of XL184
Assessed during periodic visits

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Survival (OS) With XL184 Compared With Placebo
The pre-specified interim analysis of Overall Survival (OS) was assessed at 44% of required events. Includes data up to 15June2011. As of this date, the number of deaths required to conduct the primary analysis had not been reached.
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Assessed at the same time as primary analysis of Progression Free Survival (PFS) data. Assessed at baseline and every 12 weeks until Progressive Disease (PD) up to 34 months.
Duration of Objective Response (OR): Independent Radiology Committee (IRC) Determined
From time of first documentation of Objective Response (OR), confirmed at a later visit ≥28 days later as Progressive Disease (PD) as defined by mRECIST or death due to any cause, assessed up to 34 months.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTAL -
2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Group A cabozantinib 175 mgEXPERIMENTALcabozantinib, 175 mg, taken orally once per day (qd).
Group B cabozantinib 125 mgEXPERIMENTALcabozantinib, 125 mg, taken orally once per day (qd).
Group C 125 mgEXPERIMENTALcabozantinib, 125 mg, taken orally once per day (qd).
All subjectsEXPERIMENTALAll subjects will receive daily XL184, and two single doses of rosiglitazone, 3 weeks apart
Arm 1EXPERIMENTALXL184 will be initiated at the start of the 6-7 week concurrent phase of RT (+TMZ; some subjects found to have specific gene activity in their tumor tissue may not receive TMZ), given as a single agent during the rest phase (4 weeks), if applicable, and continued subsequently in the maintenance phase.
Arm 2EXPERIMENTALXL184 will be initiated during the maintenance phase with TMZ
MTD ExpansionEXPERIMENTALXL184 will be initiated at the start of the 6-7 week concurrent phase of RT (+TMZ; some subjects found to have specific gene activity in their tumor tissue may not receive TMZ), given as a single agent in the rest phase (4 weeks), if applicable, and continued subsequently in the maintenance phase. Subjects in this group will receive XL184 and TMZ at the maximally tolerated dose levels determined in Arms 1 and 2.
Phase 1 ArmEXPERIMENTALEscalating doses of XL184 + erlotinib
Phase 2 Arm 1EXPERIMENTALXL184 + erlotinib (dose determined from Phase 1 portion of study)
Phase 2 Arm 2EXPERIMENTALXL184 administered as a single agent

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
XL184DRUGGelatin capsules supplied in 25-mg and 100-mg strengths administered orally daily
PlaceboDRUGGelatin capsules color and size-matched to XL184 capsules administered orally daily
rosiglitazoneDRUGone 4 mg dose as a tablet followed by a second 4 mg dose 3 weeks later
temozolomideDRUGTMZ will be supplied as 5-, 20-, 100-, 250-, 140-, and 180-mg capsules. The starting dose will be 75 mg/m2/day given daily with concurrent RT for 6 weeks
Radiation TherapyRADIATIONSubjects will receive RT consisting of fractionated focal irradiation administered using 1.8-2 Gy/fraction, daily for 5 days/week for 6-7 weeks, for a total dose of up to 60 Gy.
erlotinibDRUGTablets administered orally daily.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites113

Inclusion Criteria: * The subject has a histologically confirmed diagnosis of MTC that cannot be removed by surgery, is locally advanced, or has spread in the body. * The subject is at least 18 years old. * The subject has an ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status ≤ 2. * The s...

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Frequently asked questions about XL184

What is XL184 used for?

XL184 is an investigational small molecule being studied in oncology. Clinical trials have evaluated it in advanced malignancies including lymphoma, thyroid carcinoma, glioblastoma multiforme, and papillary thyroid cancer. It has also been studied in combination with temozolomide and radiation therapy for the initial treatment of glioblastoma.

Who is developing XL184?

XL184 is being developed by Exelixis, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker EXEL. The drug is an investigational small molecule in the oncology therapeutic area.

What phase is XL184 in?

XL184 has completed clinical trials in Phase 1 and Phase 2. It remains an investigational drug and is not approved by the FDA. The completed trials include a Phase 1 study in advanced malignancies and a Phase 2 study in glioblastoma multiforme.

What clinical trials has XL184 been in?

XL184 has been studied in several completed trials. NCT00215605 was a Phase 1 study in adults with advanced malignancies. NCT00704288 was a Phase 2 study in glioblastoma multiforme. NCT00960492 was a Phase 1 study combining XL184 with temozolomide and radiation in glioblastoma. NCT01100619 was a drug-drug interaction study in solid tumors.

Is XL184 the same as cabozantinib?

Yes, XL184 is also known as cabozantinib. Clinical trial titles refer to XL184 (Cabozantinib), confirming that the two names refer to the same drug. The drug has been evaluated under both names in oncology studies.

What types of cancer has XL184 been studied in?

XL184 has been studied in several cancer types. These include lymphoma, thyroid carcinoma, papillary thyroid cancer, follicular thyroid cancer, Huerthle cell thyroid cancer, renal cell carcinoma, glioblastoma multiforme, giant cell glioblastoma, and gliosarcoma. All trials were conducted in the United States.