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GSK2256098

Phase 2

Intracranial Meningioma | Small molecule | Other |GSK plc|Trials Updated: May 8, 2026

GSK2256098 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 4 across 2 sponsors since Oct 2009

GSK2256098 target and mechanism

Molecular targetPTK2
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment270

FDA Designations

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GSK2256098 clinical trials

GSK2256098 · 4 trials · 5 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 3
NCT02523014Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive MeningiomasIntracranial Meningioma
RECRUITING124 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression free survival (PFS)
At 6 months

Point estimates and 95% binomial confidence intervals will be generated for the six month PFS rate within each cohort of each treatment arm. Kaplan-Meier curves will be generated for PFS for each cohort within each treatment arm.

Response rate defined as a confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR)
Up to 2 years

Point estimates will be generated for response rates within each treatment arm with corresponding 95% binomial confidence intervals.

Part 1: Safety assessment as assessed by adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
From Day 1 till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

AEs and SAEs will be assessed to determine the MTD and RP2D combination of GSK2256098 and trametinib.

Part 1: Safety assessment as assessed by 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
Screening, Day 1, Day 15, Day 22, and every 8 weeks from first dose till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

Twelve lead ECGs will be obtained to determine the MTD and RP2D combination of GSK2256098 and trametinib.

Part 1: Safety assessment as assessed by vital signs
From Day 1 till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

Vital sign measurements will include systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature

Part 1: Safety assessment as assessed by change from baseline in laboratory values
From Day 1 till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

Clinical laboratory assessments will include hematology, clinical chemistry, routine urinalysis and additional parameters

Part 1: Safety assessment as assessed by echocardiogram
Screening, Day 28 and Day 1 of Weeks 13, 21, 33, then every 12 weeks.

Echocardiograms will be performed to assess cardiac ejection fraction.

Part 1: Safety assessment as assessed by eye examination
Screening and as clinically warranted

A standard ophthalmic exam will be performed by an ophthalmologist.

Part 1: Safety assessment as assessed by urine protein to creatinine (UPC) ratio
From Day 1 till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

Urine samples will be collected for the analyses of UPC ratio.

Part 2: Long term safety assessment as assessed by AEs and SAEs
From Day 1 till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

AEs and SAEs will be recorded to assess longer term safety of the GSK2256098/trametinib combination at the RP2D in a larger cohort of subjects with MPM.

Part 2: Long term safety assessment as assessed by 12-lead ECG
Screening, Day 1, Day 15, Day 22, and every 8 weeks from first dose till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

Twelve lead ECGs will be obtained to assess longer term safety of the GSK2256098/trametinib combination at the RP2D in a larger cohort of subjects with MPM

Part 2: Long term safety assessment as assessed by vital signs
From Day 1 till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

Vital sign measurements will include systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature

Part 2: Long term safety assessed as change from baseline in laboratory values
From Day 1 till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

Clinical laboratory assessments will include hematology, clinical chemistry, routine urinalysis and additional parameters

Part 2: Long term safety assessment as assessed by echocardiogram
Screening, Day 28 and Day 1 of Weeks 13, 21, 33, then every 12 weeks.

Echocardiograms will be performed to assess cardiac ejection fraction.

Part 2: Long term safety assessment as assessed by eye examination
Screening and as clinically warranted

A standard ophthalmic exam will be performed by an ophthalmologist.

Part 2: Long term safety assessment as assessed by UPC ratio
From Day 1 till post study visit (approximately 21 days from last dose)

Urine samples will be collected for the analyses of UPC ratio.

To evaluate the Maximum tolerated dose, identify the recommended Phase 2 dose(s), dose limiting toxicities, safety and tolerability of GSK2256098 given orally on consecutive days.
Until disease progression
To characterize the safety of single doses of GSK2256098 in adult healthy subjects
within 10-14 days following administration of study drug
To characterize the single dose pharmacokinetics of GSK2256098 in blood and urine in adult healthy subjects
14 days after administration of study drug

Secondary Endpoints

Overall survival (OS)
Up to 2 years
Incidence of adverse events according to National Cancer Institute CTCAE version 4.0
Up to 4 weeks after completion of study treatment
Part 1: GSK2256098 and trametinib PK assessment following repeat-dose (Day 15) administration of GSK2256098 and trametinib
Day 15 (pre-dose, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 6, 8 hours)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm A (vismodegib)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive vismodegib PO QD. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. (CLOSED TO ACCRUAL FEBRUARY 2018)
Arm B (FAK inhibitor GSK2256098)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive FAK inhibitor GSK2256098 PO BID. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. (CLOSED TO ACCRUAL JULY 2017)
Arm C (capivasertib)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive capivasertib PO BID on days 1-4. Treatment repeats every 7 days for up to 1 cycle (28 days) in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm D (abemaciclib)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive abemaciclib PO Q12H. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Part 1EXPERIMENTALPart 1 will determine the MTD and RP2D based on the safety and tolerability of GSK2256098 administered with trametinib. Subject will be administered starting dose of 1.0 mg OD trametinib combined with 500 mg BID GSK2256098. Dose escalation will continue until the MTD is established.
Part 2EXPERIMENTALBased on determination of combination dose regimen in Part 1, dose expansion cohorts for Part 2 will be opened.
Part 3EXPERIMENTALPart 3 - Characterize the biologically active dose range by analysis of PD markers in skin, hair and in tumor tissue in subjects with solid tumors amendable to biopsy and know to over express FAK
Part 4EXPERIMENTALPart 4 - Explore further the safety, PK, tolerability and anti-tumor activity of GSK2256098 in subjects with relapsed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
Part 5EXPERIMENTALPart 5 will investigate the time course, the extent of an apparent change in the PK of GSK2256098 following repeated dosing, and screen for potential CYP3A induction as a possible mechanism of reduced systemic exposure of GSK2256098 at Day 15 and later time points.
Dose Escalation CohortsEXPERIMENTALsingle dose administration escalating doses starting at 20 mg and continue escalation; the highest dose in this study will not exceed the mean Day 1 exposure in male dogs at the NOAEL dose (6 mg/kg/day).
Food effect CohortEXPERIMENTALDose to be selected based on emerging safety and PK data; subjects will be given FDA standard high fat meal followed by single dose of study drug.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VismodegibDRUGGiven PO
FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098DRUGGiven PO
CapivasertibDRUGGiven PO
AbemaciclibDRUGGiven PO
GSK2256098DRUGGSK2256098 250 mg will be supplied as white to off-white, round, biconvex tablets with no markings. GSK2256098 will be administered 30 minutes after a light meal with approximately 240 milliliter of water.
TrametinibDRUGTrametinib 0.5 mg will be supplied as capsules with no identifying markings. Trametinib will be administered orally under fasting conditions two hours after a meal.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo to be used as comparator for GSK2256098
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites780

* Documentation of disease: * Histologic documentation: histologically proven intracranial meningioma as documented by central pathology review * Molecular documentation: Presence of SMO, PTCH1, NF2, CDKN2A, AKT1, PIK3CA, PTEN mutations, CDKN2A copy number loss, CDK4, CDK6, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3,...

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Frequently asked questions about GSK2256098

What is GSK2256098?

GSK2256098 is an investigational small molecule drug being developed by GSK plc for the treatment of cancer. It is being studied in solid tumors and intracranial meningioma, including recurrent meningioma and tumors associated with NF2 gene mutation. It is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.

What does GSK2256098 target?

GSK2256098 targets PTK2, also known as focal adhesion kinase (FAK). It acts as an inhibitor of this target. PTK2 is a protein tyrosine kinase involved in cellular signaling, and inhibiting it is the intended mechanism of action for this small molecule in oncology research.

Who makes GSK2256098?

GSK2256098 is developed by GSK plc, which trades under the ticker GSK. The company sponsors the clinical trials evaluating the drug in cancer and intracranial meningioma. It is also referred to as FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, a name that reflects its molecular target.

What phase is GSK2256098 in?

GSK2256098 is in Phase 1 development overall, with three completed Phase 1 trials. One Phase 2 trial, NCT02523014, is currently recruiting and is testing GSK2256098 in combination with other agents in patients with progressive meningiomas. The drug is investigational and has not been approved.

What clinical trials is GSK2256098 in?

GSK2256098 has been studied in several trials. NCT02523014 is a recruiting Phase 2 study in progressive meningiomas. NCT01938443 was a completed Phase 1 study combining GSK2256098 with trametinib in advanced solid tumors, and NCT01138033 was a completed Phase 1 study in solid tumors. NCT00996671 evaluated the drug in healthy volunteers.

Is GSK2256098 the same as FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098?

Yes. FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098 is another name for GSK2256098. The alternative name describes the drug's mechanism, since GSK2256098 inhibits focal adhesion kinase, also known as PTK2. Both names refer to the same investigational small molecule developed by GSK plc.