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Ramucirumab

Phase 2

Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc|Last Updated: Jan 30, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetKDR
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment168

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Ramucirumab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT06043427Paclitaxel and Ramucirumab +/- Zanidatamab in HER2 Postive Advanced Gastroesophageal AdenocarcinomaGastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
RECRUITING168 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Paclitaxel and Ramucirumab +/- Zanidatamab in HER2 Postive Advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression-free survival
36 months

Secondary Endpoints

Overall survival
36 months
Objective response rate
36 months
Number and severity of adverse events
36 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Paclitaxel and RamucriumabACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Zanidatamab + Paclitaxel and RamucirumabEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PaclitaxelDRUG80 mg/m²
RamucirumabDRUG8 mg/kg
ZanidatamabDRUGDose and schedule to be assigned at enrollment
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites18

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have histologically or pathologically confirmed gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (stomach, gastroesophageal junction or esophagus) that is unresectable or metastatic and which must be HER2 positive as confirmed by central testing using FDA-approved HER2 assay....

Countries:Canada
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Frequently asked questions about Ramucirumab

What is Ramucirumab used for in Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma?

Ramucirumab is being studied for the treatment of Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development as part of a combination therapy for HER2-positive advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma. The drug is being evaluated in a randomized, active-controlled trial.

What does Ramucirumab target?

Ramucirumab is a monoclonal antibody, indicated by its -mab suffix. It is being studied in combination with paclitaxel and zanidatamab for HER2-positive advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma. The trial is biomarker-selected, focusing on patients with HER2-positive disease.

Who makes Ramucirumab?

Ramucirumab is being developed by Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc, which is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker JAZZ. The company is conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial for this drug in Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma.

What phase is Ramucirumab in?

Ramucirumab is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug being studied for Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma and has not been approved for this indication. The ongoing trial is actively recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Ramucirumab in?

Ramucirumab is being studied in clinical trial NCT06043427, titled 'Paclitaxel and Ramucirumab +/- Zanidatamab in HER2 Postive Advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma'. This Phase 2 trial is recruiting 168 participants in Canada and is active but not yet completed.

Is Ramucirumab the same as zanidatamab?

No, Ramucirumab is not the same as zanidatamab. They are different drugs being studied in combination in the clinical trial NCT06043427. The trial compares paclitaxel and ramucirumab with or without zanidatamab in HER2-positive advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma.