Gastrointestinal Stromal NeoplasmsPhase 3NCT07585266
A Study to Investigate Velzatinib Compared With Imatinib in Adult Participants With Previously Untreated Metastatic and/or Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (StrateGIST Frontline)
A Phase 3 study testing Velzatinib and Imatinib in people with Gastrointestinal Stromal Neoplasms, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 93 sites in 20 countries.
Trial summary
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) is a soft tissue tumour that develops in the digestive system, most often in the stomach or small intestine. It is caused by changes in certain proteins that cause the cells to grow uncontrollably. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Neoplasms
- What is being tested?
- Velzatinib and Imatinib
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 800 participants
- Where
- 93 sitesin 20 countries
- Study dates
- 27 Jul 2026to 28 Sep 2032
- Phase
- Phase 3
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Is at least 18 years of age or the legal age of consent in the jurisdiction in which the study is taking place at the time of signing the Informed consent form (ICF).
- Has histologically or cytologically confirmed GIST that is metastatic and/or surgically unresectable.
- Has not received prior systemic therapy for their metastatic and/or surgically unresectable GIST.
- Tumor tissue must be provided to the central laboratory. Tumor tissues may be archival (preferred) or obtained from a fresh biopsy acquired for standard of care (biopsies must be collected before randomization).
- Participants must have ≥1 target lesion (TL).
- All participants must use adequate contraception according to local regulations throughout the study and for a specified period after the last dose of study medication (at least 30 days for velzatinib/imatinib, or 15 days for imatinib only, as applicable, or longer if local regulations specify).
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- Male participants must either be abstinent or use a male condom (with a recommendation for their female partner to use highly effective contraception). They must also refrain from donating semen.
- Female participants must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Those of non-childbearing potential are eligible without additional contraception.
- Those of childbearing potential must use an acceptable, highly effective contraceptive method and have a negative pregnancy test before starting the study. The investigator will assess their pregnancy risk.
- Is capable of giving signed informed consent as described in the protocol, including compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and in this protocol.
- Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of ≤1.
- Has adequate organ function.
Who cannot join
- Has a malignancy (except disease under study) that has progressed or required active treatment within the past 24 months except for basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas of the skin or in-situ carcinomas [e.g., breast, cervix, bladder] that have been resected with no evidence of metastatic disease.
- Has any clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may alter absorption, e.g., malabsorption syndrome or major resection of the stomach and/or bowels.
- Has had any major surgery (minor surgical procedures such as central venous catheter placement and tumor needle biopsy are not considered major surgical procedures) within 14 days of the first dose of study treatment or participants who have not fully recovered from surgery.
- Has any history of prior allogenic or autologous bone marrow transplant or other solid organ transplant. Participants with a history of autologous stem cell transplant are eligible for study participation provided the following eligibility criteria are met: a) transplant was [>100 days] prior to screening, and b) the participant has no active infection(s) at the time of screening.
- Has known allergy or hypersensitivity to velzatinib or imatinib, in the opinion of the investigator or medical monitor, contraindicates participation in the study.
- Has a history within 6 months prior of clinically significant or uncontrolled cardiac disease, unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure [New York Heart Association,1994], or clinically significant arrhythmia not controlled by standard of care therapy, ventricular arrhythmia, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack and uncontrolled hypertension.
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- Has untreated brain or Central nervous system (CNS) metastases or brain/CNS metastases that have progressed [e.g., evidence of new or enlarging brain metastasis or new neurologic symptoms attributable to brain/CNS metastases]. Participants with previously treated and clinically stable brain/CNS metastases and who have completed all corticosteroid therapy for ≥2 weeks before randomization are not excluded from participation
- Has ongoing adverse reaction(s) from prior therapy that has (have) not recovered to ≤Grade 1 or to the baseline status preceding prior therapy, (excluding e.g., alopecia, hearing loss, vitiligo, endocrinopathy managed with replacement therapy, and Grade 2 neuropathy) or that the investigator, with the agreement of the sponsor, considers to be not clinically relevant for the tolerability of study intervention in the current clinical study.
- Has any active renal condition (e.g., infection, requirement for dialysis, or any other significant renal condition that could affect the participant's safety).
- Has any serious and/or unstable medical or psychiatric disorder or other condition(s) (including laboratory assessment abnormalities) that could interfere with the participant's safety, obtainment of informed consent, or compliance to the study procedures.
- Has received radiotherapy within 14 days prior to first dose of study treatment.
- Has received any live vaccine within 30 days of randomization. Vaccination against Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using vaccines that are authorized via the appropriate regulatory mechanisms (e.g., Emergency Use Authorization, Conditional Marketing Authorization, or Marketing Authorization Application) are not exclusionary.
- Has received any transfusion of blood products (including platelets or red blood cells) or administration of colony-stimulating factors (including Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor [G-CSF], granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor, or recombinant erythropoietin) within 14 days before randomization.
- Is currently enrolled or has participated in any other clinical study involving an investigational study intervention or any other type of medical research before signing ICF.
- Has a positive drug/alcohol screening assessment.
- Has a known Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and meets at least one of the following criteria:
- Has documented evidence of plasma HIV-1 ribonucleic acid (RNA) ≥50 c/mL within 3 months prior to or at screening. In the 3 to 12 months prior to screening, plasma HIV 1 RNA levels consistently <50 c/mL are required for enrollment; if multiple instances of plasma HIV-1 RNA values ≥50 c/mL occurred in the 3 to 12 months prior to screening, the participant is not eligible for enrollment unless, per the investigator's assessment, the elevations were neither persistent nor associated with antiretroviral resistance; OR
- Has not had CD4 cell counts measured in the past 12 months (i.e., at least two separate measurements taken a minimum of 28 days apart, one of which must be conducted at screening); OR
- Has had any CD4 cell count values ≤200 cells/mm3 in the past 12 months; OR
- Has had one or more changes in their combination antiretroviral therapy regimen (except for switches as allowed per details provided in protocol) or has received an antiretroviral therapy regimen that is inconsistent with locally recommended guidelines during the 3 months prior to screening; OR
- Has a history of HIV-associated non-Hodgkin lymphoma within 5 years prior to screening or a history of HIV-associated invasive cervical cancer; OR
- Has received treatment with an HIV 1 immunotherapeutic vaccine within 90 days of screening.
- Is pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Is unable to adhere to the protocol, including requirements for the Follow-up Period of the study.
- Has an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) value >2.5x upper limit of normal (ULN) or (for participants with documented liver metastases/tumor infiltration) has an ALT value >5x ULN
- Has a total bilirubin value >1.5x ULN.
- Has cirrhosis or current unstable liver or biliary disease per investigator assessment defined by the presence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, esophageal/gastric varices, or persistent jaundice.
- Evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection with detectable viral load despite antiviral therapy with high resistance barrier.
- 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) demonstrating mean QT interval corrected (QTc) corrected by Fridericia's formula >480msec at screening or history of long QT syndrome.
Trial locations and contacts
93 sites in 20 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
93 sites in 20 countries
United States12 sites, 12 recruiting
- Recruiting
GSK Investigational Site
Bethesda, Maryland, 20817-1802
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GSK Investigational Site
Canton, Ohio, 44718
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Durham, North Carolina, 27710
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Houston, Texas, 77030
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GSK Investigational Site
Kansas City, Missouri, 64132
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GSK Investigational Site
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920
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GSK Investigational Site
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510-3206
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GSK Investigational Site
New York, New York, 10065
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GSK Investigational Site
Omaha, Nebraska, 68130-2042
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GSK Investigational Site
San Francisco, California, 94158
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Seattle, Washington, 98109-4405
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
China12 sites, 12 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
Beijing, 100141
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Chengdu, 610041
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GSK Investigational Site
Guangzhou, 510060
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GSK Investigational Site
Guangzhou, 510080
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Guangzhou, 510655
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Hangzhou, 310016
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Jinan, 250021
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GSK Investigational Site
Nanjing
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GSK Investigational Site
Shanghai, 200000
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GSK Investigational Site
Shanghai, 20001
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Wuhan, 430022
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Zhengzhou, 450052
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
Japan10 sites, 10 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
Ehime, 791-0280
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GSK Investigational Site
Fukuoka, 812-8582
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GSK Investigational Site
Gifu, 501-1194
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GSK Investigational Site
Hokkaido, 060-8648
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GSK Investigational Site
Kanagawa, 241-8515
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GSK Investigational Site
Osaka, 565-0871
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GSK Investigational Site
Tokyo, 104-0045
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GSK Investigational Site
Tokyo, 135-8550
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Toyama, 930-0194
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GSK Investigational Site
Yamaguchi, 755-8505
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Spain10 sites, 10 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
BaracaldoVizcaya, 48903
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GSK Investigational Site
Barcelona, 8025
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Madrid, 28034
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GSK Investigational Site
Madrid, 28040
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GSK Investigational Site
Madrid, 28041
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GSK Investigational Site
Madrid, 28046
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GSK Investigational Site
Oviedo, 33011
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GSK Investigational Site
Seville, 41013
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GSK Investigational Site
Valencia, 46009
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GSK Investigational Site
Zaragoza, 50009
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South Korea7 sites, 7 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do, 13620
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GSK Investigational Site
Seoul, Seoul Teugbyeolsi, 06351
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Seoul, 03080
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Seoul, 03181
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Seoul, 03722
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GSK Investigational Site
Seoul, 138-736
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Suwon Kyunggi-do, 16499
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Argentina6 sites, 6 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
Buenos Aires, 1425
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Capital Federal, C1426ANZ
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Ciudad autOnoma de Bueno, C1419AHN
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GSK Investigational Site
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aire, C1414DRK
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aire, C1431FWO
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GSK Investigational Site
San Miguel de Tucumán, T4000IHE
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Brazil6 sites, 6 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
Barretos, 14784-400
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GSK Investigational Site
Florianópolis, 88034-000
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GSK Investigational Site
Natal, 59075-740
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GSK Investigational Site
Porto Alegre, 90020-090
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GSK Investigational Site
Teresina, Piauí, 64002-530
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GSK Investigational Site
Vitória, 29043-260
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Taiwan5 sites, 5 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
Changhua, 500
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GSK Investigational Site
Taichung, 404
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GSK Investigational Site
Taipei, 10002
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Taipei, 112
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GSK Investigational Site
Taoyuan, 33305
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United Kingdom5 sites, 5 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
London, NW1 2PG
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GSK Investigational Site
London, SW3 6JJ
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GSK Investigational Site
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 4BX
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GSK Investigational Site
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN
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GSK Investigational Site
Sheffield, S10 2SJ
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
Greece4 sites, 4 recruiting
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GSK Investigational Site
Chaïdári, Attica, 124 62
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GSK Investigational Site
Heraklion, Crete, 700 13
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Thessaloniki, 54639
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EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
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GSK Investigational Site
Thessaloniki, 55535
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Italy4 sites, 4 recruiting
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About this study
Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Multicenter, Open-Label Study of Velzatinib (GSK6042981) Versus Imatinib in Participants With Previously Untreated Metastatic and/or Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) is a soft tissue tumour that develops in the digestive system, most often in the stomach or small intestine. It is caused by changes in certain proteins that cause the cells to grow uncontrollably. Although current treatments may be effective, tumours may stop responding over time, highlighting the need for newer options. This study is evaluating velzatinib (GSK6042981) in participants with newly diagnosed GIST that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. Velzatinib will be compared with imatinib, the standard treatment, to assess whether it can delay disease worsening and is safe and well tolerated.
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Neoplasms
- Being tested
- Velzatinib, Imatinib
- Keywords
- Velzatinib, Imatinib, GIST, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- Medical subject headings
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
VelzatinibDrug
Also called GSK6042981
Velzatinib will be administered
ImatinibDrug
Also called GLIVEC / GLEEVEC
Imatinib will be administered
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Velzatinib | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Velzatinib |
| Imatinib | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Imatinib |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Progression-Free Survival (PFS) as assessed by Blinded independent central review (BICR)
PFS is defined as time from the date of randomization to the date of disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.
Measured: Up to approximately 74 months
Secondary outcomes (16)
Confirmed Objective Response Rate (ORR) as assessed by BICR
Confirmed ORR is defined as the percentage of participants with a confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) per response criteria.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Overall survival (OS)
OS is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of death due to any cause.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Confirmed ORR as assessed by Investigator assessment
Confirmed ORR is defined as the percentage of participants with a confirmed CR or PR per response criteria.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Time from initial study randomization to second disease progression or death (PFS2)
PFS2 is defined as the time from initial study randomization to second disease progression or death after starting the next line of treatment.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
PFS as assessed by Investigator assessment
PFS is defined as time from the date of randomization to the date of disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Time to Response (TTR)
TTR as assessed by BICR and investigator, is defined as time from randomization until the first documented PR or CR that was subsequently confirmed.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Duration of Response (DOR)
DOR as assessed by BICR and investigator, is defined as time from the first documented PR or CR that was subsequently confirmed until the first documented PD or death due to any cause.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Time to Second Subsequent Therapy (TSST)
TSST is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the earliest date of second subsequent therapy or death due to any cause.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Number of participants with Treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAEs) and serious adverse event (SAEs) by severity
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Number of participants with TEAEs/SAEs leading to dose reductions, interruptions and treatment discontinuation
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Number of participants with clinically significant changes in vital signs, electrocardiograms, and clinical laboratory parameters
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Plasma concentration of velzatinib
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Change from baseline in European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) score
The EORTC QLQ-C30 includes 30-item questionnaire for evaluating the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of participants participating in cancer clinical studies. These include functional scales, symptom scales, global health status scale, and single item scales. Scores are averaged and transformed to 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate greater functioning, better global health status, or more severe symptoms
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Time to confirmed deterioration (TTCD) of EORTC QLQ-C30
TTCD is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the first confirmed clinically meaningful deterioration on the Physical \& Role Functioning \& Global Health Status/QoL scales of the EORTC QLQ-C30.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Number of participants with symptomatic AEs by severity as measured by patient-reported outcome Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE)
The PRO-CTCAE is a patient-reported outcome measure developed to evaluate symptomatic toxicities in participants in cancer clinical trials. The PRO-CTCAE includes an item library of 124 items representing 78 symptomatic toxicities drawn from the CTCAE.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Number of participants with bothersome AEs/tolerability as measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-GP5)
The FACT GP5 is an assessment focused on the overall side effects impact to inform the tolerability of a treatment. The FACT GP5 ("I am bothered by side effects of treatment") responses are given on a 5-point Likert type scale. The response scale ranges from 0 (Not at all) to 4 (Very much). Higher scores indicate a higher degree of AE bother.
Measured: Up to approximately 75 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 May 2026
- Study start27 Jul 2026
- Primary completion30 Aug 2032 (estimated)
- Study completion28 Sep 2032 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Gastrointestinal Stromal NeoplasmsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by GlaxoSmithKlineThe 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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 800 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07585266
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 306293
- Other IDs
- 2025-524934-24, 2025
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 6 May 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
- Expanded access
- Available