Chronic Graft Versus Host DiseasePhase 2schoolROCKNCT07116031
A Study of Belumosudil in Children With Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (schoolROCK)
A Phase 2 study testing Belumosudil in people with Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease, run by Sanofi at 35 sites in 13 countries.
Trial summary
This is an open-label, single group, Phase 1/2, 1-arm study for treatment of children aged 1 to <18 years with active moderate-to-severe cGVHD that is refractory to or recurred after at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy for cGVHD. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 1 year to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
- What is being tested?
- Belumosudil
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 37 participants
- Where
- 35 sitesin 13 countries
- Study dates
- 2 Dec 2025to 28 Feb 2031
- Phase
- Phase 2
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 1 year to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Participant must be 1 to <18 years of age, at the time the consent/assent is signed. For Phase 1: participant must be 1 to <12 years of age, at the time the consent/assent is signed. For Phase 2: participant must be 1 to <18 years of age, at the time the consent/assent is signed.
- Participant has undergone an allogeneic HCT
- Has active moderate to severe cGVHD, defined using the NIH Consensus diagnosis and staging criteria for which systemic therapy is required
- cGVHD is refractory to or has recurred after at least 2 prior lines of systemic treatment
- Has received at least two lines of prior systemic therapy for cGVHD, but no more than 5 lines.
- If participant receives corticosteroid therapy for cGVHD, the dose must be stable for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of the IMP
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- Has a Lansky-Play (if aged <16 years) or Karnofsky (if aged ≥16 years) performance scale of ≥60
- Body weight of 8 kg and above
- Contraceptive use by sexually active male and female should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies
- The participant or their legally authorized representative (LAR) must be capable of giving signed informed consent
- Life expectancy of >6 months
- Participants can take the IMP orally or via a nasogastric tube
Who cannot join
- Progressive underlying disease or post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of the IMP.
- Diagnosed with another malignancy (other than malignancy for which transplant was performed) within 3 years prior to the first dose of the IMP
- History or other evidence of severe illness or any other conditions that would make the participant, in the opinion of the Investigator, unsuitable for the study (such as malabsorption syndromes, active, uncontrolled infections, or poorly controlled psychiatric disease)
- Has a forced expiratory volume (in the first second; FEV1) ≤39% or has lung score of 3
- Female participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Participants who meet any of the following criteria regarding systemic GVHD treatments:
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- Participants who newly initiated any systemic GVHD treatment within 14 days prior to the first dose of belumosudil.
- Participants receiving systemic GVHD treatments ibrutinib, ruxolitinib, mycophenolate (MMF), methotrexate, rituximab, axatilimab, or imatinib who are unable to meet the following requirements:
- No dose increases from 14 days prior to belumosudil initiation and continuing for the first 14 days of belumosudil treatment (dose reductions and discontinuations are permitted during this period)
- Ability to discontinue these therapies within 14 days after initiating belumosudil (allowing for a maximum overlap period of up to 14 days with belumosudil treatment)
- Participants receiving other systemic GVHD treatments (apart from corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors) including investigational treatments who have not completed a washout period of at least 28 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter) prior to the first dose of belumosudil. No washout period is required for extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) or sirolimus therapy, but these must be discontinued before study treatment initiation.
- Note: Corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors may continue throughout the study.
- The use of herbal and recreational drugs within 7 days before the start of study intervention
- Participant has had previous exposure to belumosudil
- Administration of live or live-attenuated vaccines is prohibited within 28 days or 5 elimination half-lives of the respective vaccine, whichever is longer, prior to IMP administration and until study intervention discontinuation
- Treatment with any non-GVHD investigational agent, or any investigational device or procedure, within 28 days (or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer) of enrollment, prior to the first dose of the IMP
- For Phase 1 only: Administration with strong CYP3A4 inducers is not allowed within 14 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of the first dose of IMP until the study intervention discontinuation.
- For Phase 1 only: PPIs are not allowed within 1 day or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of the first dose of IMP and Day 15 of Cycle 1. They can be restarted on Cycle 1 Day 16.
- Absolute neutrophil count <1.0 × 109/L. The use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) is not allowed within 7 days prior to the ANC test to reach this level during screening
- Platelet count <25 × 109/L. Platelet transfusions are not allowed within 72 hours before hematology screening test. Participants with platelet transfusion refractoriness will be excluded. (Participants who have suboptimal responses to at least 2 transfusions will be considered as platelet transfusion refractory)
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >3× upper limit of normal (ULN) (> 5x ULN if abnormalities are due to cGVHD)
- Total bilirubin >1.5 × ULN (>3 x ULN if Gilbert's syndrome or if abnormalities are due to cGVHD)
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) <30 mL/min/1.73 m2 using the revised Bedside Schwartz calculator
- Participants with an active viral disease including hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV)
- Active uncontrolled Cytomegalovirus (CMV) or Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection
- Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Not suitable for participation, whatever the reason, as judged by the Investigator, including medical or clinical conditions, or participants potentially at risk of noncompliance to study procedures
- The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
Trial locations and contacts
35 sites in 13 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Trial Transparency email recommended (Toll free for US & Canada) contact
35 sites in 13 countries
United States7 sites, 7 recruiting
- Recruiting
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Egleston Hospital- Site Number : 8400003
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322
- Recruiting
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute- Site Number : 8400007
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215
- Recruiting
Texas Children's Hospital- Site Number : 8400008
Houston, Texas, 77030
- Recruiting
Children's Hospital Los Angeles- Site Number : 8400009
Los Angeles, California, 90027
- Recruiting
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - New York - York Avenue- Site Number : 8400001
New York, New York, 10065
- Recruiting
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center- Site Number : 8400002
Seattle, Washington, 98109
- Recruiting
Children's National Medical Center - Washington- Site Number : 8400005
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010
Israel5 sites, 5 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3760005
Haifa, 3109601
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3760002
Jerusalem, 9112001
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3760004
Petah Tikva, 4920235
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3760003
Ramat Gan, 5262100
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3760001
Tel Aviv, 6423906
China4 sites, 4 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 1560003
Beijing, 100045
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 1560001
Shanghai, 200040
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 1560004
Shenzhen, 518026
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 1560002
Suzhou, 215025
Italy3 sites, 3 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3800002
Monza, 20900
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3800001
Rome, Roma, 00165
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3800003
Turin, Torino, 10126
Spain3 sites, 3 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 7240001
Barcelona, Catalunya [Cataluña], 08035
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 7240003
Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona [Barcelona], 08950
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 7240002
Madrid, 28009
Belgium2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 0560003
Ghent, 9000
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 0560001
Leuven, 3000
Canada2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 1240002
Toronto
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 1240001
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1
France2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 2500002
Marseille, 13885
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 2500001
Paris, 75019
Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 7920003
Ankara, 06800
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 7920001
Izmir, 35100
United Kingdom2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 8260001
London, London, City of, WC1N 3JH
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 8260002
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE2 4HH
Germany1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 2760001
Berlin, 13353
Japan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 3920002
Tokyo, 157-8535
Netherlands1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Investigational Site Number : 5280001
Utrecht, 3584 CS
About this study
Official title: An Open-label, Phase 1/2, Multicenter Study of Belumosudil in Children Aged 1 to <18 Years Requiring Systemic Treatment for Active Moderate-to-severe Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGVHD)
This is an open-label, single group, Phase 1/2, 1-arm study for treatment of children aged 1 to <18 years with active moderate-to-severe cGVHD that is refractory to or recurred after at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy for cGVHD.
The purpose of Phase 1 is to determine the PK profiles and to establish the Recommended Pediatric Equivalent Dose (RPED) of belumosudil in participants aged 1 to <12 years with active moderate to severe cGVHD. Upon completion and evaluation of Phase 1, Phase 2 will commence with the purpose of determining safety and efficacy (ORR by 24 weeks) of belumosudil in participants aged 1 to <18 years.
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Study details include:
The end of study is defined as 3 years after the last participant is recruited or all participants have discontinued treatment, or have died, whichever comes first.
Minimum of 6 participants ages 1 to 6 years will be enrolled for each phase of study
Individual participant duration on study will consist of:
Up to 4 weeks for screening. Treatment until clinically significant progression of cGVHD, relapse/recurrence of the underlying disease, start of a new systemic treatment for cGVHD, experience of an unacceptable adverse event, request from participant or Investigator, or until the end of the study is reached, whichever comes first.
30 days of post treatment safety follow-up. Long-term follow-up until death or end of study, whichever occurs first.
- Conditions
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
- Being tested
- Belumosudil
- Medical subject headings
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BelumosudilDrug
Also called SAR445761, REZUROCK
Pharmaceutical form:Oral suspension -Route of administration:Oral or nasogastric tube
BelumosudilDrug
Also called SAR445761, REZUROCK
Pharmaceutical form:Tablet formulation-Route of administration:Oral
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| belumosudil | Experimental | Participant will take IMP with a meal approximately the same time each morning. IMP dose will be according to weight and will be increased to daily dose of twice a day (BID) in participants who concomitantly receive proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or strong CYP3A4 inducers. No concomitant PPIs are allowed during Phase 1 up to and including Cycle 1 Day 15. From Day 16 onwards, PPIs will be permitted, resulting in an increased dose of Belumosudil to BID. No concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers are allowed during Phase 1. Receives: Drug: Belumosudil |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Phase 1: AUC
PK parameter (AUC at steady state)
Measured: Cycle 1 Day 15 after the last participant dosed in the phase 1 part.
Proportion of participants who achieve an overall response (partial response [PR] or complete response [CR]) by Week 25 or Cycle 7 Day 1 whichever is first
Proportion of participants who achieve an overall response (partial response [PR] or complete response [CR]) with up to 24 weeks of therapy (i.e. by the Week 25 or Cycle 7 Day 1 visit whichever is first), as defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus response criteria
Measured: Last participant completing 24 weeks (Week 25 visit or Cycle 7 Day 1 visit, whichever comes first) in the study
Secondary outcomes (18)
Phase 1: Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events [TEAEs], serious TEAEs, and adverse events of special interest (AESIs)
Safety
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 1: Cmax
Steady-state belumosudil PK parameters
Measured: Cycle 1 Day 15 after the last participant dosed in the phase 1 part
Phase 1: AUC0-6h
Steady-state belumosudil PK parameters
Measured: Cycle 1 Day 15 after the last participant dosed in the phase 1 part
Phase 1: ORR
Proportion of participants who achieve an overall response (complete response [CR] or partial response [PR]) by 24 weeks, as defined by the 2014 National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus response criteria
Measured: last participant completing 24 weeks (Week 25 visit or Cycle 7 Day 1 visit, whichever comes first) in the study.
Phase 1: DOR
Time from the date of first response to the date of progression of cGVHD, initiation of a new systemic treatment for cGVHD, or death, whichever comes first. DOR is determined only for participants who achieved overall response (PR or CR) as per 2014 NIH Consensus response criteria
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 1: response by organ
As defined by the 2014 NIH Consensus response criteria
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 1: failure-free survival (FFS)
Time from the date of the first investigational medicinal product (IMP) administration to the date of initiation of a new systemic treatment for cGVHD, relapse or recurrence of the underlying disease, or death, whichever occurs first
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 1: overall survival (OS)
Time from the date of first IMP administration to the date of death due to any cause
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 1: time to response (TTR)
Time from the date of the first IMP administration to the first documented response (either CR or PR) according to the 2014 NIH Consensus Criteria for cGVHD
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 2: Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events [TEAEs], serious TEAEs, and adverse events of special interest (AESIs)
Safety
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 2: Ctrough of belumosudil
Measured: Cycle 2 Day 1 and Cycle 4 Day 1 after the last participant enrolled
Phase 2: DOR
Time from first response to the date of progression of cGVHD, initiation of a new systemic treatment for cGVHD, or death, whichever comes first. DOR is determined only for participants who achieved overall response (PR or CR) as per NIH Consensus response criteria
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 2: response by organ
response by organ as defined by the 2014 NIH Consensus response criteria
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 2: FFS
Time from the date of the first IMP administration to the date of initiation of a new systemic treatment for cGVHD, relapse or recurrence of the underlying disease, or death, whichever occurs first
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 2: OS
Time from the date of first IMP administration to the date of death due to any cause
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 2: time to response (TTR)
Time from the date of the first IMP administration to the first documented response (either CR or PR) according to the 2014 NIH Consensus Criteria for cGVHD
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 1: time to next treatment (TTNT)
Time from the date of the first IMP administration to initiating the next line of systemic therapy, or death whichever is first
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Phase 2: time to next treatment (TTNT)
Time from the date of the first IMP administration to initiating the next line of systemic therapy, or death whichever is first
Measured: Up to 3 years after the last participant enrolled
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Aug 2025
- Study start2 Dec 2025
- Primary completion25 Sep 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion28 Feb 2031 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic Graft Versus Host DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by SanofiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sanofi
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07116031
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DFI17893
- Other IDs
- U1111-1281-0103, 2024-511508-18
- Acronym
- schoolROCK
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Qualified researchers may request access to patient level data and related study documents including the clinical study report, study protocol with any amendments, blank case report form, statistical analysis plan, and dataset specifications. Patient level data will be anonymized and study documents will be redacted to protect the privacy of trial participants. Further details on Sanofi's data sharing criteria, eligible studies, and process for requesting access can be found at: https://vivli.org