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R788

Phase 3FDA approved 2018

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Small molecule | Immunology |Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Trials Updated: Apr 7, 2026

R788 development status

FDA approval Apr 17, 2018 as Tavalisse
Approval holderRigel Pharms
ApplicationNDA209299
Highest phase Phase 3 (NCT02077192)
Phase scored for RIGLPhase 2
Registered trials 42 across 8 sponsors since May 2006

Label indication TAVALISSE is indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment. TAVALISSE is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment. FDA label

R788 target and mechanism

Molecular targetSYK
Target classKinase
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as tamatinib fosdium, Fostamatinib disodium, R935788, Fostamatinib, Tavalisse, Fostamatinib Disodium (R935788)

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials17
Total Enrollment1,913

FDA Designations

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R788 clinical trials

R788 · 17 trials · 17 indications

Phase 3 6Phase 2 9Phase 1 2
NCT04629703Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fostamatinib in COVID-19 SubjectsCovid19
COMPLETED280 Analytics
NCT04138927A Phase 3 Open Label Extension Study of Fostamatinib Disodium in the Treatment of Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaWarm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
ENROLLING BY_INVITATION90 Analytics
NCT03764618A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Study of Fostamatinib Disodium in the Treatment of wAIHAWarm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
COMPLETED90 Analytics
NCT02076412A Efficacy and Safety Study of Fostamatinib in the Treatment of Persistent/Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
COMPLETED74 Analytics
NCT02077192Open Label Study of R788 in the Treatment of Persistent/Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
COMPLETED123 Analytics
NCT02076399A Efficacy and Safety Study of R935788 in the Treatment of Persistent/Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
COMPLETED76 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fostamatinib in COVID-19 Subjects
Covid19Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3ENROLLING BY_INVITATION
A Phase 3 Open Label Extension Study of Fostamatinib Disodium in the Treatment of Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Study of Fostamatinib Disodium in the Treatment of wAIHA
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Efficacy and Safety Study of Fostamatinib in the Treatment of Persistent/Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Immune Thrombocytopenic PurpuraUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Open Label Study of R788 in the Treatment of Persistent/Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Immune Thrombocytopenic PurpuraUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Efficacy and Safety Study of R935788 in the Treatment of Persistent/Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of days on oxygen from randomization on Day 1 to Day 29
29 days
Adverse Events
104 weeks

Incidence, frequency, seriousness, and severity of adverse events that occurred during the current study

Blood Pressure
104 weeks

Change from baseline in blood pressure over time

Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)
104 weeks

Change from baseline in absolute neutrophil count (ANC) over time

Durable Hemoglobin Response
24 Weeks

Proportion of subjects achieving a hemoglobin level ≥ 10 g/dL with an increase from Baseline in hemoglobin level of ≥ 2 g/dL on 3 consecutive available visits during the 24-week treatment period.

Number of Participants With Stable Platelet Response of at Least 50,000/µL
Baseline to Week 24

Stable platelet response by Week 24 defined as a platelet count of at least 50,000/µL on at least 4 of the 6 visits between Weeks 14-24

Percentage of Subjects Who Achieved Platelet Count of at Least 50,000/µL Within 12 Weeks of Beginning Treatment up to 12 Months (Fostamatinib in 047/048 or 049):Version 1
Up to 12 months

Percentage of subjects who achieved platelet count of at least 50,000/µL within 12 Weeks of beginning treatment up to 12 months was analyzed among all subjects who received active treatment in one of the prior studies (C788-047 or C788-048), in the current extension study (C788-049), or in both prior and current studies. Treated Population was defined as all enrolled and treated subjects.

Percentage of Subjects Who Achieved Platelet Count of at Least 50,000/µL Within 12 Weeks of Beginning Treatment up to 12 Months (Placebo in 047/048 and Fostamatinib 049): Version 2
Up to 12 months

A within-subject, between-study comparison of platelet counts for subjects who were previously treated with placebo in one of the prior studies (C788-047 or C788-048) was prospectively defined in the protocol (version 2). Achievement of platelet response by 12 weeks and maintenance of platelet response for 12 weeks was analyzed among subjects who had been randomized to placebo in one of the prior studies (C788-047 or C788-048). Treated Population was defined as all enrolled and treated subjects.

Number of Participants With Stable Platelet Response (Count of ≥50,000/µL on at Least 4 of the Last 6 Scheduled Visits Between Weeks 14 and 24)
From Week 14 to Week 24

A stable platelet response by Week 24 defined as a platelet count of at least 50,000/μL on at least 4 of the last 6 scheduled visits between Weeks 14 and 24

Cumulative Incidence of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) Through Day 30
Up to 30 days post-intervention

The cumulative incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs) occurring through day 30 following the intervention. An SAE is defined by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines as any adverse event fulfilling at least one of the following criteria: Results in death; Is life threatening; Requires in-subject hospitalization or prolongation of an existing hospitalization; Results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; Is considered an important medical event (or medically significant)

Week 4 evaluation
4 weeks

Alterations in Gene Expression Profiling, cell counts (CD3+, CD11c+, Neutrophil Elastase+, CD20+, CD138+) at Week 4 compared to

Week 12 evaluation
12 weeks

Alterations in Gene Expression Profiling, cell counts (CD3+, CD11c+, Neutrophil Elastase+, CD20+, CD138+) at Week 12 compared to Baseline

Hemoglobin response
by Week 24

Hemoglobin level of \> 10 g/dL and 2 g/dL higher than the baseline hemoglobin

Mean Change of Proteinuria as Measured by Spot Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio (sPCR) at Week 24
Baseline to 24 weeks

Mean change from Baseline (Visit 2) of proteinuria as measured by the spot Protein-Creatinine Ratio (sPCR) at 24 weeks (Visit 9) for the ITT Population

The Primary Efficacy Endpoint for This Study is Overall Regressive Response Rate (ORRR): Proportion of Patients With a Best Response of Complete Response (CR), Partial Response (PR), or Regressive Stable Disease (RSD).
Serial tumor assessments were taken at baseline (within 28 days of the start of treatment), and re-evaluated at Day 57, and every 8weeks therafter or to confirm response . (Maximum duration of treatment 182 days, Maximum duration of follow-up 217 days)

Overall regressive response rate (ORRR) is the proportion of patients with a best response of Complete Response (CR), Partial Response (PR) (per Cheson 2007), or Regressive Stable Disease (RSD) defined as regressive disease that does not meet the criteria for partial response.

American College of Rheumatology 20 (ACR20) Response at 3 Months
3 months

The number of participants with greater than or equal to 20% improvement in tender and swollen joint counts, AND in any 3 of the following: physician's assessment of disease activity, patient's assessment of disease activity, patient's assessment of pain, Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI); and CRP or ESR, after 3 months

American College of Rheumatology 20 (ACR20) Response at 6 Months
6 months

The number of participants with greater than or equal to 20% improvement in tender and swollen joint counts, AND in any 3 of the following: physician's assessment of disease activity, patient's assessment of disease activity, patient's assessment of pain, HAQ-DI; and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) or erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), after 6 months

Summary of Patients Whose Platelet Count Increased by at Least 20,000/mm3 From Baseline to a Total of 30,000/mm3 or More - Week 2
2 weeks
Summary of Patients Whose Platelet Count Increased by at Least 20,000/mm3 From Baseline to a Total of 30,000/mm3 or More - Week 6
6 Weeks
Summary of Patients Whose Platelet Count Increased by at Least 20,000/mm3 From Baseline to a Total of 30,000/mm3 or More - Week 12
12 Weeks
Summary of Patients Whose Platelet Count Increased by at Least 20,000/mm3 From Baseline to a Total of 30,000/mm3 or More - Week 24
24 Weeks
Summary of Patients Whose Platelet Count Increased by at Least 20,000/mm3 From Baseline to a Total of 30,000/mm3 or More - Month 12
12 Months
Summary of Patients Whose Platelet Count Increased by at Least 20,000/mm3 From Baseline to a Total of 30,000/mm3 or More - Month 24
24 Months
The Primary Efficacy parameter is ACR20 response rate at 3 months post dosing.
12 weeks
Surgical delay
6 weeks from the last pre-operative treatment cycle

Number and percentage of participants who experience surgical delay, as measured by the proportion of enrolled participants for whom pancreatic resection cannot be performed within 6 weeks of the last pre-operative treatment cycle.

Overall Response Rate as Assessed According to the"Revised Response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma" (Cheson 2007).
Serial tumor assessments were taken at baseline (within 28 days of the start of treatment), and re-evaluated at Day 57, and every 12 weeks thereafter or to confirm response . (Maximum duration of treatment 511 days, Maximum duration of follow-up 812 Days)

Proportion of patients with Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR). Revised Response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma categorises the response of the treatment of a patient's tumour to; CR: the disappearance of all evidence of disease; PR: ≥ 50% decrease in the sum of the perpendicular diameters (SPD) of the six largest dominant nodes plus no increase in the size of other nodes and no new sites of disease; Stable Disease (SD): less than a PR but not progressive disease; Relapsed Disease or PD: Any new lesion or increase by ≥ 50% of previously involved sites from nadir. Primary efficacy is based on Phase II patients only.

Clinical Benefit Rate as Assessed According to the "Revised Response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma" (Cheson 2007).
Serial tumor assessments were taken at baseline (within 28 days of the start of treatment), and re-evaluated at Day 57, and every 12 weeks thereafter or to confirm response (Maximum duration of treatment 511 days, Maximum duration of follow-up 812 Days)

Proportion of patients with Complete Response (CR), Partial Response (PR), or Stable Disease (SD)

Secondary Endpoints

Mean change from baseline over time in clinical status score using the 8-point ordinal scale, to the average from Day 5 through Day 15.
10 days
Number of days in the ICU from randomization on Day 1 to Day 29
29 days
Time to first sustained hospital discharge by Day 29. (A discharge is defined as sustained when no readmission occurs by Day 29 after the discharge).
29 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Fostamatinib (150 mg twice daily for 14 days) + Standard of CareACTIVE_COMPARATORFostamatinib (150 mg twice daily for 14 days) + Standard of Care
Placebo (twice daily for 14 days) + Standard of CarePLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo (twice daily for 14 days) + Standard of Care
FostamatinibEXPERIMENTALSubjects who at any time during the C-935788-057 study achieved a hemoglobin response will continue at their dose and regimen from the Week 22 visit in the C-935788-057 study. All other subjects who enter the extension study will initially receive fostamatinib 100 mg PO bid. Starting at Week 4, the initial fostamatinib dose of 100 mg PO bid will be increased to fostamatinib 150 mg PO bid if subjects have adequately tolerated the study drug, based on the Investigator's judgment.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORInitial dose is 100 mg by mouth (PO) twice a day (bid). At week 4 dose will be increased to placebo 150 mg PO bid if subjects have adequately tolerated the study drug in the opinion of the Investigator.
Fostamatinib DisodiumEXPERIMENTALFostamatinib Disodium tablet 100 mg or 150 mg PO bid (morning and evening) over the course of 24 weeks.
Standard of Care (SOC) + Placebo (BID for 14 Days)PLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants randomized to this arm will receive standard of care (SOC) treatment plus placebo given twice daily for 14 days
Standard of Care (SOC) + Fostamatinib 150mg (BID for 14 Days)EXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to this arm will receive standard of care (SOC) treatment plus fostamatinib 150mg given twice daily for 14 days
Open Label FostamatinibEXPERIMENTALOpen label Fostamatinib 100mg dose adjusted by the Principal Investigator after week 1
Fostamatinib 150 mgEXPERIMENTALFostamatinib 150 mg bid (morning and evening) over the course of 24 weeks
Fostamatinib 100 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORFostamatinib 100 mg tablet twice daily by mouth, over the course of 24 weeks
1EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm 1EXPERIMENTALFostamatinib disodium (R935788) 100 mg tablet, orally, twice-a-day
Arm 2PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo, orally, twice-a-day
2EXPERIMENTALR788, 150 mg tablet, orally, once a day
3PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo, orally, either once a day, or twice a day
4PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo PO bid
Fostamatinib in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxelEXPERIMENTALFostamatinib 100 mg will be taken by the study participants orally twice a day for 7 days prior to, and then during chemotherapy with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel. These 2 agents will be administered intravenously on days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
FostamatinibDRUGFostamatinib (150 mg twice daily) for 14 days and Standard of Care
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo (twice daily) for 14 days and Standard of Care
Fostamatinib disodiumDRUGFostamatinib is supplied in two (2) dosage strengths: 100 mg and 150 mg.
Fostamatinib 150 mg bidDRUGFostamatinib 150 mg bid. The dose of Fostamatinib may be reduced at any time to as low as 100 mg PO once daily (qd) if dose limiting adverse events are observed.
Fostamatinib 150 mgDRUGFostamatinib 150 milligram (mg) tablet twice daily by mouth, over the course of 24 weeks
Fostamatinib 100 mgDRUGFostamatinib 100 mg tablet twice daily by mouth, over the course of 24 weeks
Fostamatinib disodium (R935788)DRUGR935788 100 mg tablet, orally, twice-a-day
Fostamatinib Disodium / R935788DRUGR935788 tablets
R788DRUGR788 50 mg, 100 mg, or 150 mg PO bid
Fostamatinib in combination with chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel)COMBINATION_PRODUCTFostamatinib is a Syk kinase inhibitor currently FDA-approved for chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura but it has not been studied in PDAC. The investigators hypothesize that Syk inhibition reprograms macrophages to an immunostimulatory phenotype in the tumor microenvironment. Thus, Syk inhibition with fostamatinib in combination with chemotherapy could improve outcomes for patients with PDAC while having a favorable safety profile.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites47

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age at screening. * The subject or a legally authorized representative has provided written informed consent. * Hospitalized COVID-19 subjects without respiratory failure who are either not receiving any oxygen therapy or are receiving supplemental oxygen via mask...

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Frequently asked questions about R788

What is R788 used for?

R788 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory joint disease. It is being developed by Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as an oral therapy in the immunology therapeutic area. R788 has been evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial in adults with rheumatoid arthritis.

What does R788 target?

R788 targets SYK, which stands for spleen tyrosine kinase. SYK is a kinase enzyme involved in signaling pathways within immune cells. By inhibiting SYK, R788 is designed to interfere with the signaling that contributes to inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. R788 is a small molecule kinase inhibitor.

Who makes R788?

R788 is being developed by Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol RIGL. Rigel is the company responsible for the clinical development of R788 in rheumatoid arthritis.

What phase is R788 in?

R788 is in Phase 2 clinical development for rheumatoid arthritis. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 2 program includes one completed trial, and no active trials are currently listed for R788.

What clinical trials is R788 in?

R788 has been studied in the Phase 2 trial NCT00326339, titled Treatment of Arthritis With Syk Kinase Inhibition, also known as TASKI-1. The trial enrolled 189 adults with rheumatoid arthritis across the United States and Mexico. It was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, and it has been completed.