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fruquintinib

Phase 2

Colon Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Last Updated: Mar 18, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetFLT1, FLT4, KDR
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment60

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

fruquintinib · 1 trial · 4 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT07011576A Study of Fruquintinib Plus FOLFIRI as Second-Line Treatment for Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)Colon Cancer
RECRUITING60 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Study of Fruquintinib Plus FOLFIRI as Second-Line Treatment for Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression-Free Survival (PFS) rate at 6 months
Every 2 cycles from cycle 1 day 1, until disease progression or death, up to 2 years. Each cycle is 28 days.

Progression-Free Survival (PFS) rate at 6 months, defined as the percentage of participants at 6 months who have not experienced disease progression as defined by the RECIST Version 1.1 criteria or death on study. Participants who are alive and free from disease progression will be censored at the date of last tumor assessment.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Every 2 cycles from cycle 1 day 1, until disease progression or death, up to 2 years. Each cycle is 28 days.
Duration of response (DoR)
Every 2 cycles from cycle 1 day 1, until disease progression or death, up to 2 years. Each cycle is 28 days.
Disease control response rate (DCR)
Every 2 cycles from cycle 1 day 1, until disease progression or death, up to 2 years. Each cycle is 28 days.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Fruquinitinib + FOLFIRIEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive an assigned dose level of fruquintinib in combination with FOLFIRI. Cycles will be 28 days, where participants will take fruquinitinib orally on Days 1 through 21 in combination with FOLFIRI intravenous infusion (IV) every 2 weeks. Up to 60 participants will be enrolled.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
fruquintinibDRUGParticipants will receive oral fruquintinib, with or without food, for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle.
FOLFIRI (Irinotecan, 5-Fluorouracil, and Leucovorin)DRUGParticipants will receive FOLFIRI once every 2 weeks on day 1 of every 28-day cycle (twice in each cycle). The FOLFIRI regimen consists of irinotecan given 180 mg/m2 intravenous infusion (IV), leucovorin 400 mg/m2 (or 200 mg/m2 levoleucovorin) IV, followed by 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) 400 mg/m2 bolus injection and 5-FU continuous IV infusion of 2400 mg/m2 over 46 to 48 hours.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites14

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed mCRC ; histologically documented adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum with at least one measurable lesion according to RECIST v1. * Genetic aberrations are allowed, except for microsatellite instability high (MSI-H) and BRAF V600 * Participants must have receive...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about fruquintinib

What is fruquintinib used for in colon cancer?

Fruquintinib is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of colon cancer, specifically as a second-line treatment for participants with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

What does fruquintinib target?

Fruquintinib targets and inhibits FLT1, FLT4, and KDR, which are vascular endothelial growth factor receptors involved in tumor angiogenesis. By blocking these targets, fruquintinib is designed to interfere with the blood supply that tumors need to grow and spread.

Who is developing fruquintinib?

Fruquintinib is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, a company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol TAK. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

What phase is fruquintinib in?

Fruquintinib is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is recruiting participants to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is fruquintinib in?

Fruquintinib is being studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT07011576. This trial is titled 'A Study of Fruquintinib Plus FOLFIRI as Second-Line Treatment for Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)' and is currently recruiting participants in the United States.

Is fruquintinib the same as any other drug?

Fruquintinib is a distinct small molecule drug and is not known by any alternative names. It is being investigated as a monotherapy or in combination with other agents, such as FOLFIRI, for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.