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avutometinib

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Low Grade Ovarian Serous Adenocarcinoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Verastem, Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 21, 2026

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RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment225
FDA Designations
BREAKTHROUGH_THERAPYORPHAN_DRUG
Clinical trial landscape

avutometinib · 4 trials · 10 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 1Early Phase 1 1
NCT06487221Avutometinib and Defactinib in Diffuse Gastric CancerGastric Cancer
RECRUITING27 Analytics
NCT04625270A Study of Avutometinib (VS-6766) v. Avutometinib (VS-6766) + Defactinib in Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer With and Without a KRAS MutationLow Grade Ovarian Serous Adenocarcinoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING225 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Avutometinib and Defactinib in Diffuse Gastric Cancer
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PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study of Avutometinib (VS-6766) v. Avutometinib (VS-6766) + Defactinib in Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer With and Without a KRAS Mutation
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Progression-free survival (PFS) Rate
6 months

To determine the efficacy of combination defactinib and avutometinib in patients with metastatic diffuse gastric cancer (DGC) as measured by 6-month progression-free survival (PFS) rate. PFS is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first.

Part A: Determine optimal regimen of avutometinib (VS-6766) monotherapy or in combination with defactinib
From start of treatment to confirmation of response; 24 weeks

Confirmed overall response rate per RECIST 1.1

Part B: To determine the efficacy of the optimal regimen identified from Part A
From start of treatment to confirmation of response; 24 weeks

Confirmed overall response rate per RECIST 1.1

Part C: To evaluate additional efficacy parameters for the optimal regimen identified in Part A
From start of treatment to confirmation of response; 24 weeks

Confirmed overall response rate per RECIST 1.1

Part D:To evaluate additional efficacy parameters for a lower dose of avutometinib in combination with defactinib
From start of treatment to confirmation of response; 24 weeks

Confirmed ORR defined according to RECIST 1.1

Phase 1b - To evaluate the safety and tolerability of investigational agent in patients with malignant brain tumours
12 months

To identify the incidence, nature and severity of adverse events and laboratory abnormalities, with severity determined according to NCI CTCAE v5.0

Phase 1b - To determine the preliminary antitumour activity of the investigational agent administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours
12 months

Antitumour activity will be defined on the basis of the following outcomes. If any of the following occur, patients will be considered to have clinically benefitted: For relapsed GBM: Achievement of overall response of CR or PR per Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) within 6 months or Free of disease progression or death at 6 months For front line unmethylated GBM (MRD): • Progression-free survival (PFS)

Phase 2 - To determine the antitumour activity of investigational agent administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours
9 months

Antitumour activity will be defined on the basis of the following outcomes: Progression-free survival (PFS), defined as the time from enrolment to the first occurrence of disease progression or death from any cause (whichever occurs first), as determined by the investigator according to RANO Overall survival (OS), defined as the time from enrolment to death from any cause

Concentration of defactinib that accumulates in the glioblastoma (GBM) and brain around tumor
At time of surgery

Defactinib concentration will be measured in a sample of the glioblastoma, brain around the glioblastoma, and in a serum sample from each subject receiving Defactinib. Descriptive statistics, such as mean and standard deviation, will be generated with these results. Concentration will be compared between dose levels within study drug using two-sample t-tests or non-parametric equivalents such as Mann Whitney U tests.

Concentration of avutometinib (VS-6766) that accumulates in the GBM and brain around tumor
At time of surgery

VS-6766 concentration will be measured in a sample of the glioblastoma, brain around the glioblastoma, and in a serum sample from each subject receiving VS-6766. Descriptive statistics, such as mean and standard deviation, will be generated with these results. Concentration will be compared between dose levels within study drug using two-sample t-tests or non-parametric equivalents such as Mann Whitney U tests.

Incidence of adverse events associated with defactinib
Up to 2 weeks post surgery

Will be assessed by quantification of the recognized side effects of this agent including fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, hyperbilirubinemia, decreased appetite, peripheral edema, dizziness, and headache and by monitoring for new or undescribed adverse events. Summary statistics will include frequencies and percentages of adverse events.

Incidence of adverse events associated with VS-6766
Up to 2 weeks post surgery

Will be assessed by quantification of the recognized side effects of this agent including rash, creatine phosphokinase elevation, visual disturbances, hypoalbuminemia, and fatigue and by monitoring for new or undescribed adverse events. Summary statistics will include frequencies and percentages of adverse events.

Secondary Endpoints
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
6 months
Median Progression-Free Survival
24 months
Median Overall Survival (OS)
Up to 5 years
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
Avutometinib & DefactinibEXPERIMENTALAvutometinib: Study participants will receive Avutometinib 3.2mg orally two times per week for three weeks in a row followed by one week of rest Defactinib: Study participants will receive Defactinib 200mg twice daily for three weeks in a row followed by one week of rest
Part AEXPERIMENTALTo determine the optimal regimen, either avutometinib(VS-6766) monotherapy or avutometinib (VS-6766) in combination with defactinib, for subsequent evaluation for efficacy in the Expansion Phase (Part B)
Part BEXPERIMENTALTo determine the efficacy of the optimal regimen identified from Part A
Part C:EXPERIMENTALTo evaluate additional efficacy parameters for the optimal regimen identified in Part A.
Part DEXPERIMENTALTo evaluate additional efficacy parameters for a lower dose of avutometinib in combination with defactinib
Phase 1bEXPERIMENTALThe Phase 1b will evaluate the safety and tolerability of combination of avutometinib and defactinib and determine its preliminary antitumour activity when administered at the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours.
Phase 2EXPERIMENTALThe Phase 2 part of the study will determine the antitumour activity of investigational agents administered at the RP2D in patients with molecularly defined malignant brain tumours. Avutometinib and defactinib may be administered in combination with temozolomide (TMZ).
Arm I (Defactinib)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive 1 dose of defactinib PO while on study, prior to planned tumor resection. Patients undergo blood collection and donate resected tumor tissue while on study.
Arm II (Avutometinib)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive 1 dose of avutometinib PO while on study, prior to planned tumor resection. Patients undergo blood collection and donate resected tumor tissue while on study.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
AvutometinibDRUG3.2mg orally
DefactinibDRUG200 mg orally
avutometinib (VS-6766)DRUGavutometinib (VS-6766) monotherapy
avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinibDRUGavutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib combination
TemozolomideDRUGTemozolomide will be supplied as 5, 20, 100, 140, 180 or 250 mg hard capsules.
Biospecimen CollectionPROCEDUREUndergo blood and tissue sample collection
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Histologic or cytologic evidence of gastric/gastroesophageal junction carcinoma, classified as diffuse type, poorly cohesive, signet ring cell, or mixed type. Patients with known pathogenic CDH1 and/or RHOA mutations will be allowed regardless of histology. 2. Prior therapy w...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)
LOWMay 26, 2026NCT06487221primaryCompletionDate: changed
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