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LY2157299

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Rectal Adenocarcinoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Eli Lilly and Company|Last Updated: Apr 13, 2026

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment50
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Clinical trial landscape

LY2157299 · 8 trials · 7 indications

Phase 2 3Phase 1 5
NCT02688712ExIST Study of LY2157299 (Galunisertib) in Rectal CancerRectal Adenocarcinoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING50 Analytics
NCT02178358A Study of LY2157299 in Participants With Advanced Hepatocellular CarcinomaHepatocellular Carcinoma
COMPLETED132 Analytics
NCT01246986A Study of LY2157299 in Participants With Hepatocellular CarcinomaCarcinoma, Hepatocellular
COMPLETED204 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
ExIST Study of LY2157299 (Galunisertib) in Rectal Cancer
Rectal AdenocarcinomaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of LY2157299 in Participants With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatocellular CarcinomaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of LY2157299 in Participants With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Carcinoma, HepatocellularUnlock trial analytics
Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Evaluation of pathologic response
Patients should be evaluated for response at surgery and every 3 months for 2 years and then every 6 months at year three and four. All patients will be followed for survival until death or 5 years post-treatment (whichever comes first)

Complete response is defined as no viable tumor cells identified.

Overall Survival (OS): Number of Events
Randomization to Date of Death from Any Cause (Up To 24 Months)

OS defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of death due to any cause. An overall survival event was defined as death due to any cause. For each participant who is not known to have died as of the data-inclusion cutoff date for overall survival analysis, OS time was censored on the last date the participant is known to be alive. The number of participants with overall survival events (deaths) is reported.

Change From Baseline in Relationship of Biomarker Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) to Overall Survival (OS)
Baseline, discontinuation from any cause (Up to 83 months)

Biomarker response was defined as a \> 20% decrease in the biomarker AFP from baseline during 8 weeks of treatment. Data presented is median overall survival of those participants who achieved the defined biomarker response. Participants enrolled in Part A had a baseline AFP level of \>1.5 upper limit normal (ULN). Participants enrolled in Part B had baseline AFP level \<1.5 ULN.

Change From Baseline in Relationship of Biomarker Transforming Growth Factor - Beta (TGF-β) to Overall Survival (OS)
Baseline,discontinuation from any cause (Up to 83 months)

Biomarker response was defined as a \> 20% decrease in the biomarker TGF-B from baseline. Data presented is median overall survival of those participants who achieved biomarker response.

Time to Progression (TTP)
Randomization to date of first measured progressive disease (Up to 36 Weeks)

TTP is measured from the date of first dose to the first date of progression of disease based on the investigator review of tumor response using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1). Progression is defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (including the baseline sum if that is the smallest). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. The appearance of 1 or more new lesions is also considered progression.

Number of Participants with LY2157299 Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLT)
Cycle 1 (28 days)
Number of Participants with Dose-Limiting Toxicities
Day 1 through Day 28 of Cycle 1
Phase 1: Recommended dose for Phase 2 portion
Baseline to phase 1 completion
Phase 2: Relationship of change in response biomarker to clinical benefit
Baseline through discontinuation from any cause
Recommended Dose for Phase 2 Studies
Time of first dose to time of last dose (estimated up to 8 years)
Secondary Endpoints
Immunoscore (utilizing tumor tissue)
Screening Visit, Day 15 Visit and Day of Surgery
MRI Parameters
Screening Visit and Day 15 Visit
Immunologic monitoring parameters
Days 1, 15, 22, 29, 43, 57 Visits, and Day of Surgery.
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
LY2157299 + Chemoradiation + SurgeryEXPERIMENTALPatients will receive a 14 day course of LY2157299. On day 15 patients will begin chemoradiation treatment with Capecitabine or Fluorouracil. On day 29, patients will undergo another fourteen day course of LY2157299 concurrent with their ongoing chemoradiation treatment. Six to ten weeks after completing their neoadjuvant therapy, patient will undergo a tumor specific mesorectal excision as per standard of care.
150 milligram (mg) Galunisertib MonotherapyEXPERIMENTAL150 mg galunisertib administered orally, twice daily (BID) for 14 days followed by 14 days with no study drug (28 days cycle).
150 mg Galunisertib + 400 mg Sorafenib TherapyEXPERIMENTAL150 mg galunisertib administered orally, BID for 14 days followed by 14 days with no study drug (28 days cycle). 400 mg sorafenib administered orally BID for 28 days.
400 mg Sorafenib + Placebo TherapyPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo administered orally BID for 14 days followed by 14 days with no study drug (28 days cycle). 400 mg sorafenib administered orally BID for 28 days.
Part A Cohort 1-160 milligram (mg) LY2157299EXPERIMENTALPer the protocol, following an interim analysis, the decision was taken to no longer randomize participants to the 160 mg LY2157299 arm. As of May 25,2012, all newly enrolled participants will receive 300 mg LY2157299. 80 mg LY2157299 given orally twice daily (BID) for 14 days followed by 14 days off (28-day cycle). Participants will continue to receive until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or another withdrawal criterion is met.
Part A Cohort 2 - 300 mg LY2157299EXPERIMENTAL150 mg LY2157299 given orally BID for 14 days followed by 14 days off (28-day cycle). Participants will continue to receive until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or another withdrawal criterion is met.
Part B - 300 mg LY2157299EXPERIMENTAL150 mg LY2157299 given orally BID for 14 days followed by 14 days off (28-day cycle). Participants will continue to receive until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or another withdrawal criterion is met.
Part C Cohort 1 - 160 mg LY2157299 + 800 mg SorafenibEXPERIMENTAL80 mg LY2157299 given orally BID on Days 1 to 14 in combination with 400 mg Sorafenib BID on days 1 to 28 (28-day cycle). Participants will continue to receive until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or another withdrawal criterion is met.
Part C Cohort 2 - 300 mg LY2157299 + 800 mg SorafenibEXPERIMENTAL150 mg LY2157299 given orally BID on Days 1 to 14 in combination with 400 mg Sorafenib BID on days 1 to 28 (28-day cycle). Participants will continue to receive until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or another withdrawal criterion is met.
Part D Cohort 1 - 160 mg LY2157299 + 8 mg/kg RamucirumabEXPERIMENTAL80 mg LY2157299 given orally BID on days 1 to 14 in combination with ramucirumab 8 mg/kilogram (kg) intravenous (IV) on days 1 and 15 (28-day cycle). Participants will continue to receive until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or another withdrawal criterion is met.
Part D Cohort 2 - 300 mg LY2157299 + 8 mg/kg RamucirumabEXPERIMENTAL150 mg LY2157299 given orally BID on days 1 to 14 in combination with ramucirumab 8 mg/kg IV on days 1 and 15 (28-day cycle). Participants will continue to receive until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or another withdrawal criterion is met.
LY2157299 + SorafenibEXPERIMENTALLY2157299 will be administered orally twice daily for 14 days, followed by 14 days with no study drug per 28-day cycle. Sorafenib will be administered orally twice daily for 28 days, in each cycle.
LY2157299 + GemcitabineEXPERIMENTAL150 mg LY2157299 is administered orally twice daily for 14 days followed by 14 days without study drug (28 day cycle.) Gemcitabine 1000 milligram per square meter will be administered intravenously (IV) on Days 8, 15, and 22 in each cycle (28 day cycle). Participants may continue to receive treatment until discontinuation criteria are met.
LY2157299EXPERIMENTAL80 up to 150 milligrams of LY2157299 administered orally, twice daily for 14 days, followed by 14 days with no study drug (2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule) for at least two 28 day cycles. Participants receiving clinical benefit may continue receiving treatment until discontinuation criterion is met.
Phase 1: 160 mg LY2157299EXPERIMENTALDuring Radiation therapy: * Radiation:Approximate 1.8 - 2.0 Gy x 30 fractions. Approximate total dose = 60.0 Gy taken 5 days per week for 6 weeks. * LY2157299: 80 mg taken twice daily for 14 days on followed 14 days of pause. This on/off schedule constitutes a cycle of 28 days. * Temozolomide: 75 mg/m2 taken daily for 6 weeks. After Radiation Therapy: * LY2157299: 80 mg taken twice daily for 14 days on followed 14 days of pause. This on/off schedule constitutes a cycle of 28 days. Taken for a 6 cycles. * Temozolomide: 150 mg/m2 and then 200 mg/m2 daily during the off time of LY2157299. Starting 28 days after the completion of radiation therapy. Taken for 5 days followed by 23 days of rest for 6 cycles.
Phase 1: 300 mg LY2157299EXPERIMENTALDuring Radiation therapy: * Radiation:Approximate 1.8 - 2.0 Gy x 30 fractions. Approximate total dose = 60.0 Gy taken 5 days per week for 6 weeks. * LY2157299: 150 mg taken twice daily for 14 days on followed 14 days of pause. This on/off schedule constitutes a cycle of 28 days. * Temozolomide: 75 mg/m2 taken daily for 6 weeks. After Radiation Therapy: * LY2157299: 150 mg taken twice daily for 14 days on followed 14 days of pause. This on/off schedule constitutes a cycle of 28 days. Taken for a 6 cycles. * Temozolomide: 150 mg/m2 and then 200 mg/m2 daily during the off time of LY2157299. Starting 28 days after the completion of radiation therapy. Taken for 5 days followed by 23 days of rest for 6 cycles.
Phase 2: Established dose LY2157299EXPERIMENTALDuring Radiation therapy: * Radiation:Approximate 1.8 - 2.0 Gy x 30 fractions. Approximate total dose = 60.0 Gy taken 5 days per week for 6 weeks. * LY2157299: Phase 1 established dose taken twice daily for 14 days on followed 14 days of pause. This on/off schedule constitutes a cycle of 28 days. * Temozolomide: 75 mg/m2 taken daily for 6 weeks. After Radiation Therapy: * LY2157299: Phase 1 established dose taken twice daily for 14 days on followed 14 days of pause. This on/off schedule constitutes a cycle of 28 days. Taken for a 6 cycles. * Temozolomide: 150 mg/m2 and then 200 mg/m2 daily during the off time of LY2157299. Starting 28 days after the completion of radiation therapy. Taken for 5 days followed by 23 days of rest for 6 cycles.
Phase 2: no LY2157299 (control)EXPERIMENTALDuring Radiation therapy: * Radiation:Approximate 1.8 - 2.0 Gy x 30 fractions. Approximate total dose = 60.0 Gy taken 5 days per week for 6 weeks. * Temozolomide: 75 mg/m2 taken daily for 6 weeks. After Radiation Therapy: Temozolomide: 150 mg/m2 and then 200 mg/m2 daily during the off time of LY2157299. Starting 28 days after the completion of radiation therapy. Taken for 5 days followed by 23 days of rest for 6 cycles.
LY2157299 (Part A)EXPERIMENTALAdministered orally by tablet twice daily for two weeks followed by two weeks of no treatment for two 28-day cycles. Part A dose escalation will have starting dose of 40 mg/day and may increase up to 360 mg/day.
LY2157299 + Lomustine (Part B)EXPERIMENTALLY21547299 will be administered orally by tablet twice daily for two weeks followed by two weeks of no treatment for two 28-day cycles. Part B dose expansion will have starting dose of 80 mg twice daily and may increase up to 150 mg twice daily. Lomustine will be administered orally by capsule once on Day 7 of Cycle 1 after receiving LY2157299, and once after receiving LY2157299 on Day 21 of Cycles 2, 5, 8, 11, and every 4th cycle thereafter.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
LY2157299DRUGSmall molecule inhibitor of transforming growth factor-beta signaling pathway
CapecitabineDRUGAntimetabolite chemotherapy
FluorouracilDRUGAntimetabolite chemotherapy
Tumor specific mesorectal excisionPROCEDURETumor specific mesorectal excision
SorafenibDRUGAdministered orally
PlaceboDRUGAdministered orally
RamucirumabDRUGAdministered IV
GemcitabineDRUGAdministered IV
RadiationDRUGAdministered as approved
TemozolomideDRUGAdministered orally
LomustineDRUGAdministered orally
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients (male and female) with histologically confirmed rectal adenocarcinoma, AJCC Stage IIA-IIIC or AJCC Stage IV appropriate for consideration of primary rectal tumor resection. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2 * Age 18 years or above. * L...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)
MEDIUMMay 26, 2026NCT02688712primaryCompletionDate: changed
LOWMay 24, 2026NCT02688712studyFirstPostDate: changed