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Pazopanib

Phase 3

Carcinoma, Renal Cell | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetFGFR1, FGFR3, CSF1R, PDGFRB, PDGFRA, KIT
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment1,876

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Pazopanib · 15 trials · 32 indications

Phase 3 4Phase 2 6Phase 1 5
NCT01235962A Study to Evaluate Pazopanib as an Adjuvant Treatment for Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
COMPLETED1,538 Analytics
NCT01064310Patient Preference Study of Pazopanib Versus Sunitinib in Advanced or Metastatic Kidney CancerCarcinoma, Renal Cell
COMPLETED169 Analytics
NCT00866697Efficacy and Safety of Pazopanib Monotherapy After First Line Chemotherapy in Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal CancerOvarian Cancer
COMPLETED940 Analytics
NCT00720941Pazopanib Versus Sunitinib in the Treatment of Locally Advanced and/or Metastatic Renal Cell CarcinomaCarcinoma, Renal Cell
COMPLETED1,110 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate Pazopanib as an Adjuvant Treatment for Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Patient Preference Study of Pazopanib Versus Sunitinib in Advanced or Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Carcinoma, Renal CellUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Pazopanib Monotherapy After First Line Chemotherapy in Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Ovarian CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Pazopanib Versus Sunitinib in the Treatment of Locally Advanced and/or Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Carcinoma, Renal CellUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Disease-free Survival (DFS) With Pazopanib 600 mg Daily Initial Dose vs. Placebo
approximately 5 years

DFS is defined as the interval between the date of randomization and the earliest date of disease recurrence/metastasis or death due to any cause.

Number of Participants With Preference for Pazopanib Versus Sunitinib as Assessed by the Patient Preference Questionnaire (PPQ)
End of treatment of both study drugs (maximum of 22 weeks)

The PPQ is used to measure participants' preference for pazopanib or sunitinib for renal cell carcinoma management and is used to determine a participant's preference for 1 of the 2 drugs given in the 2 double-blind treatment periods. Participants were asked to select 1 of the following: 1. prefer the drug taken as the first treatment; 2. prefer the drug taken as the second treatment; or 3, no preference. Those participants who indicated a preference were asked to select the factors that had an influence on their treatment preference, as well as the most important reason for their preference.

Number of Participants Answering "Yes," "no," or Not Applicable (N/A) to the Question of Whether the Indicated Factors Influenced Their Preference for Sunitinib or Pazopanib Treatment as Assessed by the Patient Preference Questionnaire
End of treatment of both study drugs (maximum of 22 weeks)

The PPQ is used to measure participants' preference for pazopanib or sunitinib for renal cell carcinoma management and is used to determine a participant's preference for 1 of the 2 drugs given in the 2 double-blind treatment periods. Participants were asked to select 1 of the following: 1. prefer the drug taken as the first treatment; 2. prefer the drug taken as the second treatment; or 3, no preference. Those participants who indicated a preference were asked to select the factors that had an influence on their treatment preference, as well as the most important reason for their preference.

Investigator-assessed Progression-free Survival (PFS)
From the date of randomization until the date of progression or death due to any cause (median time of follow-up was 17.9 months for pazopanib and 12.3 months for placebo)

PFS is the interval between the date of randomization and the date of progression, defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST), or death due to any cause. Per RECIST, for target lesions (TLs), disease progression (PD) is defined as \>=20% increase in the sum of the longest diameters (LD) of TLs, taking as a reference, the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of \>=1 new lesions. For non-target lesions (NTLs), PD is defined as the appearance of \>=1 new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants (par.) who did not progress/die were censored at the date of last adequate assessment (LAA). Par. who started a new anti-cancer therapy (ACT) prior to radiological progression/death were censored at the date of LAA prior to the new ACT. Par. who progressed/died after an extended period (\>=12 months) without adequate assessment (AA) were censored at the date of their last visit with AA prior to progression/death.

Progression-free Survival (PFS)
From randomization until the earliest date of disease progression or date of death from any cause, assessed up to approximately 39 months

PFS was defined as the interval between the date of randomization and the earliest date of progressive disease (PD), as defined by the Independent Review Committee (IRC), or death due to any cause. The IRC defined PD per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST), Version 1. Per RECIST, PD is defined as a \>=20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum longest diameter recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of \>=1 new lesion.

Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Date of first treatment to date of progression or death up to approximately 38 months

PFS is defined as the time from the start date of pazopanib treatment to the date of the first documented progression or death due to any cause. PFS was assessed via local review according to RECIST 1.1. PFS was censored at the date of the last adequate tumor assessment if no PFS event (disease progression or death due to any cause) was observed prior to the analysis cut-off date. The PFS distribution was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method.

Percentage of Participants Achieving Objective Response Rate (ORR) in Subjects' With Tumors of Primary Interest (RMS, NRSTS or Ewing Sarcoma/pPNET)
From date of first dose of study treatment up to 55 months

ORR was defined as the percentage of participants achieving either a Complete Response (CR) or partial Response (PR) based on the Investigator review. The responses were assessed by CT or MRI based on Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST1.1). CR, disappearance of all target and non-target lesions; PR, at least a 30% decrease in the disease measurement, taking as reference the disease measurement done to confirm measurable disease at study enrollment, also no new lesion or progression of any non-target measurable lesion. Confirmation was based on the disease assessment at 1 cycle or at the next scheduled visit after the initial response. Only descriptive analysis performed.

Number of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 1 (VEGFR1)-Positive Clusters
1 month

Patients with high-risk, localized prostate cancer were treated with 28 days of Pazopanib or placebo, after which they underwent radical prostatectomy. During prostatectomy, benign pelvic lymph node tissue was collected and subsequently analyzed for the average number of VEGFR1-positive clusters in 8 distinct 40x microscopic fields as an indicator of pre-metastatic niche formation.

Time to Overall Treatment Failure
4 weeks

Measured from date of randomization to date of second disease progression, 'drop-out' from protocol treatment for any reason or death, associated with each of the six two-agent sequential therapies given in parallel.

Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) [Phase I Dose Finding]
Participants were assessed for adverse events on days 1 and 15 for cycles 1-2 and every cycle thereafter; The observation period for MTD evaluation was the first 28 days of treatment.

The MTD of Pazopanib in combination with Everolimus 5 mg PO QD was determined by the number of patients who experience a dose limiting toxicity (DLT). See subsequent primary outcome measure for the DLT definition. The MTD is defined as the highest dose at which fewer than one-third of patients experience a DLT. If no DLTs are observed, the MTD is not reached.

Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) [Phase I Dose Finding]
Participants were assessed for adverse events on days 1 and 15 for cycles 1-2 and every cycle thereafter; The observation period for DLT evaluation was the first 28 days of treatment.

A DLT was defined as an adverse event (a) with treatment attribution of possible, probable, or definite, and (b) occurs during cycle 1, and (c) meets any of the following criteria: Grade 3 or 4 non-hematologic toxicity excluding: nausea/vomiting controlled with antiemetics, Grade 3 hypertension that resolves to ≤150/90 within 7 days with supportive care, and Grade 3 asymptomatic, clinically insignificant laboratory abnormalities (LDH, alkaline phosphatase due to bone metastases, and asymptomatic hypophosphatemia). Hematologic toxicity: Grade 4 thrombocytopenia, Grade 3 thrombocytopenia with bleeding, Grade 4 neutropenia which persists for \>7 days, Grade 4 neutropenia associated with fever \>38.5C; Hematologic toxicity excluded lymphopenia or anemia of any grade. Missing more than 5 days of planned doses for drug-related intolerable grade 2 toxicity;Toxicity related to therapy severe enough to require a dose-reduction.

Objective Response Rate [Expansion]
TDisease was evaluated radiologically at baseline and every 8 weeks on treatment; Treatment duration was up to 6 cycles in the Dose Level 0 cohort, 14 cycles in the Dose Level -1 cohort and 10 cycles in the expansion cohort (1 cycle=28 days).

The objective response rate (ORR) was defined as the percentage of participants achieving complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on RECIST 1.1 criteria on treatment. Per RECIST 1.1 for target lesions: CR is complete disappearance of all target lesions and PR is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference baseline sum LD. PR or better overall response assumes at a minimum incomplete response/stable disease (SD) for the evaluation of non-target lesions and absence of new lesions.

for dose escalation part: the Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of HDM201 given in combination with a fixed dose of pazopanib.
At the end of cycle 2 (each cycle is 21 days)

The starting dose of HDM201 is 60 mg once every 3 weeks. The dose escalation will be conducted according to a sequential and adaptive Bayesian scheme, using the method of TITE-CRM to determine the MTD of HDM201 in combination with pazopanib. The MTD is defined as the dose associated with a probability of Dose Limiting toxicities (DLTs) the closest to 25%. Estimation of MTD will be based upon the estimation of the probability of a DLT. DLTs are defined as any of the following adverse events (AE) graded using NCI-CTCAE occurring during the DLT period (2 first cycles) and assessed as related to at least one of the study drugs: Grade (G) ≥ 4 neutropenia, G ≥ 3 febrile neutropenia, G ≥ 4 thrombocytopenia or G3 if associated with bleeding and requires platelet transfusion. Non-laboratory AEs of G ≥3 for more than 7 days. Any G3 or G4 laboratory value if: Medical intervention is required to treat the subjects, or the abnormality leads to hospitalization.

Expansion part: preliminary data on efficacy of the combination in 2 parallel, independent cohorts of Soft-tissue sarcomas according to Murine double minute 2 (MDM2) status: amplified and non-amplified.
24W

progression-free rate at 24 weeks (24W-PFR)

Part 1: Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs )
From the start of study treatment (first dose) and, until the post-treatment follow-up visit (at least 30 days after the last dose of investigational product) for AEs, and until 90 days after last dose for SAEs
Part 1: To determine the dose limiting toxicity (DLT) and maximum tolerated regimen (MTR)
8 weeks

MTR is defined as the highest dose of pazopanib in combination with the highest dose of MK 3475 at which no more than 1 of 6 subjects experiences a DLT after a minimum of 8 weeks of treatment. DLT is defined as a drug-related AE starting in the first 8 weeks of treatment

Part 1: Number of subjects with permanent discontinuation of treatment, dose reductions, interruptions, or delays
24 months
Part 1: Change from baseline in laboratory parameters
Average of 4 years

Laboratory assessments include haematology, clinical chemistry, urine, coagulation and thyroid function test

Part 1: Change from baseline in vital signs
30 days after the last dose of study treatment

Vital sign measurements will include heart rate, temperature and blood pressure

Part 1: Change from baseline in cardiac parameters
24 months

Cardiac assessments will include Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Echocardiograms (ECHOs)

Part 1: Incidence and titer of anti MK 3475 antibodies
24 months

Subjects will be monitored for anti-MK 3475 antibodies throughout the study

Part 2: Progression-free survival (PFS)
Average of 4 years

PFS is defined as the interval between the date of randomization and the earlier date of disease progression (using RECIST v1.1) or death due to any cause.

Maximum tolerable dose (MTD) of pazopanib suspension when combined with fixed dose cetuximab in patients with incurable HNSCC.
9 weeks (completion of all patients in part 1 of study through 1st cycle)
To evaluate the long-term safety of repeat daily doses of pazopanib in cancer subjects with solid tumors
Subjects will stay on the study as long as they are benefiting from treatment, have not met one of the stopping criteria, or experienced a toxicity up to 72 months.

To evaluate the safety assessments; adverse events, vital signs, physical examinations, electrocardiograms, multi-gated acquisition scans or echocardiograms (only for patients on pazopanib and lapatinib combination therapy), and clinical laboratory assessments.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Survival (OS) With Pazopanib 600 mg Daily Initial Dose vs. Placebo
approximately 8.5 years
DFS Rates at Yearly Time Points With Pazopanib 600 mg Daily Initial Dose vs. Placebo
yearly for 4 years
DFS With Pazopanib vs. Placebo
approximately 5 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
pazopanibEXPERIMENTALPazopanib oral agent, administered at 600 mg daily initial dose for 8-12 weeks. Dose can be escalated to 800 mg daily based on safety evaluation. Complete treatment is 12 months. Dose can be reduced, interrupted or discontinued due to adverse events or intolerance.
placeboPLACEBO_COMPARATORplacebo matching pazopanib 200 mg tablets, administered at 600 mg daily initial dose for 8-12 weeks. Dose can be escalated to 800 mg daily based on safety evaluation. Complete treatment is 12 months. Dose can be reduced, interrupted or discontinued due to adverse events or intolerance.
pazopanib followed by sunitinibEXPERIMENTAL800mg pazopanib orally for 10 weeks followed by 50mg sunitinib orally for 10 weeks
sunitinib followed by pazopanibEXPERIMENTAL50mg sunitinib orally for 10 weeks followed by 800mg pazopanib orally for 10 weeks
SunitinibACTIVE_COMPARATORControl arm
Arm I (gemcitabine hydrochloride and pazopanib hydrochloride)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive gemcitabine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8 and pazopanib hydrochloride PO on days 1-21. Cycles repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm II (gemcitabine hydrochloride, placebo)ACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients receive gemcitabine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8 and placebo PO on days 1-21. Cycles repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients who experience disease progression may receive single-agent pazopanib hydrochloride PO daily. Cycles repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Pazopanib- 2nd line treatmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants received pazopanib as 2nd line treatment
Pazopanib- 3rd line treatmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants received pazopanib as 3rd line treatment
Placebo armPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants receiving placebo
Pazopanib armEXPERIMENTALParticipants receiving Pazopanib
Group 1EXPERIMENTALPazopanib + possible Bevacizumab
Group 2EXPERIMENTALPazopanib + possible Everolimus
Group 3EXPERIMENTALEverolimus + possible Bevacizumab
Group 4EXPERIMENTALEverolimus + possible Pazopanib
Group 5EXPERIMENTALBevacizumab + possible Pazopanib
Group 6EXPERIMENTALBevacizumab + possible Everolimus
Dose Level 0: Everolimus 5mg + Pazopanib 600 mgEXPERIMENTALEverolimus 5mg + Pazopanib 600 mg once daily for 28 days each cycle Participants were treated until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or patient withdrawal.
Dose Level -1: Everolimus 5mg + Pazopanib 400 mgEXPERIMENTALEverolimus 5mg + Pazopanib 400 mg once daily for 28 days each cycle Participants were treated until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or patient withdrawal.
All Phase I Dose Expansion ParticipantsEXPERIMENTALAll phase I dose expansion participants received Everolimus 5mg and Pazopanib at the maximum tolerated dose established in the dose finding part of the study.
All Phase I ParticipantsEXPERIMENTALAll phase I participants received Everolimus 5mg and Pazopanib according to the established dose escalation schedule or the maximum tolerated dose established in the dose finding part of the study.
extension part : Soft-tissue sarcomas with MDM2 amplificationEXPERIMENTALThe aim of each extension cohort is to provide preliminary evidence of anti-tumor activity while refining toxicity data, and to gain insight progressive disease activity and exploratory biological analyses. A maximum of 14 patients patients will be enrolled in this cohort " Soft-tissue sarcomas with MDM2 amplification ". Both study drugs (pazopanib and HDM201) will be administered as long as the patient experiences clinical benefit in the opinion of the investigator or until unacceptable toxicity or symptomatic deterioration attributed to disease progression as determined by the investigator after an integrated assessment of radiographic data and clinical status or withdrawal of consent.
extension part : Soft-tissue sarcomas with no MDM2 amplificationEXPERIMENTALA maximum of 14 patients patients will be enrolled in this cohort " Soft-tissue sarcomas with no MDM2 amplification". Both study drugs (pazopanib and HDM201) will be administered as long as the patient experiences clinical benefit in the opinion of the investigator or until unacceptable toxicity or symptomatic deterioration attributed to disease progression as determined by the investigator after an integrated assessment of radiographic data and clinical status or withdrawal of consent.
Part 1EXPERIMENTALPart 1 is a dose escalation phase in which subjects will receive pazopanib orally and the MK 3475 intravenously. Subjects will be evaluated for a minimum of 8 weeks before the next dose level cohort is enrolled.
Part 2EXPERIMENTALPart 2 is a randomized phase in which subjects will be enrolled in each treatment arm: Pazopanib monotherapy Pazopanib+MK-3475 MK-3475 monotherapy
Dose Level 1EXPERIMENTALPazopanib 200 mg PO QD Cetuximab 400 mg/m\^2 (cycle 1 week 1 only) followed by weekly maintenance doses of 250 mg/m\^2
Dose Level 2EXPERIMENTALPazopanib 400 mg PO QD Cetuximab 400 mg/m\^2 (cycle 1 week 1 only) followed by weekly maintenance doses of 250 mg/m\^2
Dose Level 3EXPERIMENTALPazopanib 600 mg PO QD Cetuximab 400 mg/m\^2 (cycle 1 week 1 only) followed by weekly maintenance doses of 250 mg/m\^2
Dose Level 4EXPERIMENTALPazopanib 800 mg PO QD Cetuximab 400 mg/m\^2 (cycle 1 week 1 only) followed by weekly maintenance doses of 250 mg/m\^2
Part 2 DoseEXPERIMENTALPazopanib (dose to be determined in Part 1 of study) mg PO QD Cetuximab 400 mg/m\^2 (cycle 1 week 1 only) followed by weekly maintenance doses of 250 mg/m\^2
Arm 1EXPERIMENTALPazopanib monotherapy or in combination with lapatinib or other approved anti-cancer medications

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
pazopanibDRUGPazopanib monohydrochloride salt was supplied as aqueous, film-coated tablets containing 200 mg of the free base. The 200 mg tablets were oval-shaped and white in color.
placeboDRUGPlacebo matching pazopanib was supplied as aqueous, film-coated tablets containing 200 mg of the free base. The 200 mg tablets were oval-shaped and white in color.
sunitinibDRUGoral anti-angiogenic treatment
GemcitabineDRUGGiven IV
Gemcitabine HydrochlorideDRUGGiven IV
Laboratory Biomarker AnalysisOTHERCorrelative studies
Pazopanib HydrochlorideDRUGGiven PO
Placebo AdministrationOTHERGiven PO
BevacizumabDRUG10 mg/kg by vein every two weeks. A cycle consists of 4 weeks.
EverolimusDRUG10 mg by mouth once daily. A cycle consists of 4 weeks.
HDM201DRUGPart 1: A dose escalation part with the aim to assess the safety of the proposed combination. Eligible patients will be treated with a fixed dose of pazopanib (800mg/d, continuously) and escalating doses of HDM201. Both study drugs will be administered as long as the patient experiences clinical benefit in the opinion of the investigator or until unacceptable toxicity or symptomatic deterioration attributed to disease progression or withdrawal of consent. Part 2: An extension part with a fixed dose of pazopanib (800mg/d, continuously) and the recommended phase 2 dose of HDM201 determined during the dose escalation part. Both study drugs will be administered as long as the patient experiences clinical benefit in the opinion of the investigator or until unacceptable toxicity or symptomatic deterioration attributed to disease progression or withdrawal of consent.
MK-3475DRUGMK 3475 is an intravenously administered 100 mg/ 4mL solution available in the potential dose range of 1 to 10 mg/kg.
CetuximabDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites312

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed written informed consent * Diagnosis of RCC with clear-cell or predominant clear-cell histology * Subjects with non-metastatic disease (M0) fulfilling any of the following combinations of pathologic staging based on American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM staging ...

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Frequently asked questions about Pazopanib

What is Pazopanib used for?

Pazopanib is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of ovarian cancer, renal cell carcinoma (RCC), advanced renal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, and solid tumors. It is being developed by Novartis AG (NVS) and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development.

What does Pazopanib target?

Pazopanib is a kinase inhibitor, belonging to the -nib class of drugs. It works by targeting kinases, which are enzymes involved in cell signaling and growth. This mechanism is being studied in the context of various solid tumors and other cancers.

Who makes Pazopanib?

Pazopanib is being developed by Novartis AG, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for multiple oncology indications.

What phase is Pazopanib in?

Pazopanib is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. Clinical trials are ongoing to evaluate its safety and efficacy in treating various cancers, including ovarian cancer and renal cell carcinoma.

What clinical trials is Pazopanib in?

Pazopanib has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT00866697, a Phase 3 trial in ovarian cancer with 940 participants, and NCT01217931, a Phase 2 trial in kidney cancer with 180 participants. Other trials include NCT01184326 and NCT01532687, which are in earlier phases.

Is Pazopanib the same as Votrient?

Pazopanib is also known by the brand name Votrient. It is a kinase inhibitor being developed by Novartis AG for the treatment of various cancers, including renal cell carcinoma and ovarian cancer. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials.