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VS-6766

Phase 1

Breast Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Verastem, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 30, 2026

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment63

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

VS-6766 · 3 trials · 8 indications

Phase 1 3
NCT05608252VS-6766+Abema+Fulv in Met HR+/HER- BCBreast Cancer
RECRUITING63 Analytics
NCT05187169Food Effect of VS-6766 in Healthy Adult SubjectsFood Effect
COMPLETED18 Analytics
NCT03875820Phase I Trial of Defactinib and VS-6766.NSCLC
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING87 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
VS-6766+Abema+Fulv in Met HR+/HER- BC
Breast CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Food Effect of VS-6766 in Healthy Adult Subjects
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PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Phase I Trial of Defactinib and VS-6766.
NSCLCUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Phase 1 Maximum tolerated dose (MTD)
4 Weeks up to 2 years

Determine maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of VS-6766 in combination with abemaciclib and fulvestrant using Bayesian Optimal Interval Design

Phase 1 Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D)
4 Weeks up to 2 years

Determine Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D) of VS-6766 in combination with abemaciclib and fulvestrant using Bayesian Optimal Interval Design

Phase 2 Clinical benefit rate (CBR)
6 months up to 3 years

The primary endpoint in phase II is assessment of the clinical benefit rate (CBR; complete response + partial response + stable disease for \>/=24 weeks)

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: AUC0-t
30 days

Area under plasma Concentration (AUC) 0 to t

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: AUC0-120
30 days

Area under plasma Concentration (AUC) from 0-120 minutes

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: AUC0-inf
30 days

Area under plasma Concentration (AUC) from zero to infinity

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: AUC%extrap
30 days

Area under plasma Concentration (AUC) extrapolated

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: Cmax
30 days

Cmax for VS-6766 administered with and without food.

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: Tlag
30 days

absorption lag-time (Tlag)

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: Tmax
30 days

time of Maximum concentration (Tmax)

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: Kel
30 days

Elimination rate (Kel)

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: T1/2
30 days

concentration Half-life (T1/2)

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: CL/F
30 days

Oral Clearance (CL/F)

Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of VS-6766 after a standardized high-fat/high-calorie meal and after fasting: Vz/F
30 days

Apparent Volume of Distribution (Vz/F) for VS-6766 administered with and without food.

To establish a dose for Phase II evaluation from the maximum tolerated dose of the combination of VS-6766 and Defactinib.
12 months

To determine the maximum dose at which no more than 1 of 6 patients at the same dose level experience a drug related toxicity (DLT) as specified in the protocol.

Measure Adverse Events according to CTCAE v4.0.
6 months

To assess the safety and toxicity profile of VS-6766 and Defactinib. To determine causality and grading severity of each adverse event by National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall response rate (ORR)
6 months up to 3 years
Progression-free survival (PFS)
6 months up to 3 years
Overall survival (OS)
6 months up to 10 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Phase 1 Dose EscalationEXPERIMENTALDuring 28 day/4 week study cycle, participants will receive: * VS-6766 2x weekly for 3 out of the 4 week cycle * Abemaciclib 2x daily * Fulvestrant on day 1 of each study cycle (and day 15 of cycle 1 only)
Phase 2 Dose ExpansionEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive VS-6766 with abemaciclib and fulvestrant at the recommended phase II doses determined in the phase I portion of the study.
Treatment AACTIVE_COMPARATOR4.0 mg VS-6766, following an overnight fast of at least 10 hours
Treatment BACTIVE_COMPARATOR4.0 mg VS-6766, administered 30 minutes after the start of a high-fat/high-calorie meal breakfast
Dose Escalation PhaseEXPERIMENTALEscalating doses of VS-6766 (RO5126766) and Defactinib (VS-6063) were evaluated in patients with advanced solid tumours to establish the recommended phase II dose. Dose escalation followed a 3+3 design with a maximum of four patient cohorts. This arm is now complete.
Dose Expansion KRAS mutant NSCLC CohortEXPERIMENTALThe dose expansion phase will evaluate the recommended phase II dose of the combination of VS-6766 (RO5126766) and Defactinib (VS-6063), as decided in the dose escalation phase in patients with KRAS mutant NSCLC (20 patients). This arm is now complete.
Dose Expansion biopsy cohortEXPERIMENTALThe dose expansion phase will evaluate the recommended phase II dose of the combination of VS-6766 (RO5126766) and Defactinib (VS-6063), as decided in the dose escalation phase in patients advanced RAS mutant solid tumours with biopsiable disease (6 patients). This arm is now complete.
Dose Expansion LGSOC cohortEXPERIMENTALThe dose expansion phase will evaluate the recommended phase II dose of the combination of VS-6766 (RO5126766) and Defactinib (VS-6063), as decided in the dose escalation phase in patients with LGSOC (20 patients).
Dose Expansion CRC cohortEXPERIMENTALThe dose expansion phase will evaluate the recommended phase II dose of the combination of VS-6766 (RO5126766) and Defactinib (VS-6063), as decided in the dose escalation phase in patients with CRC (10 patients). This arm is now complete.
Dose Expansion KRAS G12V mutant NSCLC cohortEXPERIMENTALThe dose expansion phase will evaluate the recommended phase II dose of the combination of VS-6766 (RO5126766) and Defactinib (VS-6063), as decided in the dose escalation phase in patients with KRAS G12V mutant NSCLC (10 patients).
Dose Expansion RAS/RAF mutant endometrioid cancer cohortEXPERIMENTALThe dose expansion phase will evaluate the recommended phase II dose of the combination of VS-6766 (RO5126766) and Defactinib (VS-6063), as decided in the dose escalation phase in patients with RAS/RAF mutant endometrioid subtype of gynaecological cancers (ovarian, endometrial, endometriosis-related) (10 patients).
Dose Expansion pancreatic cancerEXPERIMENTALThe dose expansion phase will evaluate the recommended phase II dose of the combination of VS-6766 (RO5126766) and Defactinib (VS-6063), as decided in the dose escalation phase in patients with pancreatic cancer (10 patients).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VS-6766DRUGTaken Orally
AbemaciclibDRUGTaken Orally
FulvestrantDRUGAdministered by intramuscular injection
DefactinibDRUGDefactinib is formulated as a white to off-white oval tablet for oral administration and supplied in single unit dose strength of 200 mg in 120 cc (HDPE) bottles. In addition to Defactinib, formulation components include microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate, and magnesium stearate. Patients will receive Defactinib orally immediately after a meal twice daily (approximately every 12 hours) for 3 weeks followed by 1 week off in every 4 week cycle. The starting dose will be 200mg. This can be escalated to a maximum of 400mg (as per dose escalation rules in the protocol).
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed hormone receptor positive (HR+), HER2 negative metastatic or locally recurrent unresectable invasive breast cancer. ER, PR and HER2 measurements should be performed according to institutional guidelines, in a CLI...

Countries:United StatesUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about VS-6766

What is VS-6766 used for?

VS-6766 is an investigational small molecule being studied in oncology. Clinical trials are evaluating it in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), breast cancer, colorectal cancer, low grade serous ovarian cancer, endometrioid carcinoma, and pancreatic cancer. It is also being studied in healthy subjects to assess food effects. It is not yet approved by the FDA.

Who makes VS-6766?

VS-6766 is being developed by Verastem, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker VSTM. The company is conducting clinical trials of VS-6766 across multiple cancer types, including NSCLC, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer.

What phase is VS-6766 in?

VS-6766 is in Phase 1 clinical development. Multiple Phase 1 trials are ongoing or completed, including studies in NSCLC, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and a food effect study in healthy volunteers. VS-6766 is investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is VS-6766 in?

VS-6766 is being studied in several Phase 1 trials. NCT03875820 evaluates defactinib and VS-6766 in NSCLC, low grade serous ovarian cancer, endometrioid carcinoma, and pancreatic cancer. NCT05187169 is a completed food effect study in healthy adults. NCT05200442 studies VS-6766 with cetuximab in colorectal cancer. NCT05608252 studies VS-6766 with abemaciclib and fulvestrant in breast cancer.

Is VS-6766 the same as avutometinib?

Yes, VS-6766 is also known as VS-6766/avutometinib. This alternative name may appear in scientific literature and clinical trial listings. Both names refer to the same investigational small molecule being developed by Verastem, Inc.

Is VS-6766 FDA approved?

No, VS-6766 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 1 clinical trials. Studies are evaluating its safety and efficacy in various cancers, but it has not completed the clinical development process required for regulatory approval.