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A Study Evaluating STA-9090 in Patients With Metastatic and/or Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

A Phase 2 interventional study of Ganetespib in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, sponsored by Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.. Completed at 4 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-03-10.

Sponsored by Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
27
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if STA-9090 is effective in the treatment of patients with metastatic and/or unresectable GIST.

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Planned:

  • Stage 1: 23 patients. If ≥4 patients had clinical benefit, an additional 32 patients were to be enrolled. Up to 3 additional patients with platelet-derived growth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide (PDGFRA) mutation were to be enrolled, regardless of the total study enrollment.
  • Stage 2: 55 patients. Progressing to this stage was dependent on Stage 1 results.

Analyzed:

  • Stage 1: 27 patients were enrolled and analyzed. The study was not expanded to Stage 2 due to insufficient efficacy.
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Conditions studied

  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Keywords

  • G.I. Stromal Tumor
  • GIST
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In context

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

333 studies on the registry are indexed under Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; 61 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 27 is below the median of 50 across 243 interventional studies indexed under Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.

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Lead sponsor

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. is the lead sponsor of 24 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of study entry
  • Must have histologically confirmed metastatic and/or unresectable GIST
  • Must have measurable disease on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST)
  • Must have documented failure (due to either progression or intolerance)of at least prior imatinib and sunitinib. Previous administration of other known heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) inhibitors is permitted
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1
  • Must have acceptable laboratory values as defined in the protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known central nervous system metastases
  • Major surgery within 4 weeks prior to receiving STA-9090
  • Use of any investigational agents within 2 weeks or 6 half-lives of the agent, whichever is shorter prior to receiving STA-9090
  • No treatment with chronic immunosuppressants
  • Must have otherwise adequate health status as defined in the protocol
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \< than or = 50% at baseline
  • Baseline corrected QT interval (QTc) > 470 msec
  • Pregnant or lactating females
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
27 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    ganetespib 200 mg/m^2

    Ganetespib (STA-9090) 200 mg/m\^2 intravenous infusion once weekly for 3 consecutive weeks followed by one week dose free interval (3 weeks on and 1 week off represent a treatment cycle). Treatment continues until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

    Drug: Ganetespib

Interventions

  • DrugGanetespib

    Ganetespib 200 mg/m\^2 during an approximately 1-hour infusion once weekly for three consecutive weeks followed by a treatment-free week. Participants who demonstrate acceptable tolerability and objective clinical benefit (defined by at least stable disease or objective response per RECIST) can continue to receive ganetespib until disease progression or appearance of unacceptable toxicity.

    Also known as: STA-9090

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants Showing Clinical Benefit Based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.0

    Clinical benefit is defined as showing a complete response (CR), a partial response (PR) or stable disease (SD) for at least 16 weeks. * CR: disappearance of all target lesions and non-target lesions and no new lesions * PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, no disease progression for non-target lesions, and no new lesions * SD: neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease, no disease progression for non-target lesions, and no new lesions

    Time frame: Week 16 up to Week 47

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants Showing an Objective Response Based on RECIST Version 1.0

    Objective response included participants whose best response with confirmation was a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) from first dose until progression or end of study. * CR: disappearance of all target lesions and non-target lesions and no new lesions * PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, no disease progression for non-target lesions, and no new lesions

    Time frame: Week 16 up to Week 47

  2. Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Progression Free Survival (PFS)

    PFS was defined as the time from the baseline CT scan to disease progression per RECIST or death for any cause. Progressive disease (PD) was defined as * at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum longest diameter recorded since the treatment started or * the appearance of 1 or more new lesions or * the unequivocal progression of existing nontarget lesions

    Time frame: Day 1 up to Week 47

  3. Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Overall Survival

    Overall survival was defined as the time from first dose to death or the date last known alive.

    Time frame: Day 1 up to week 97

  4. Percentage of Participants Showing a Tumor Response During Cycle 1 in Selected Participants Measured by Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

    PET imaging was completed on selected patients only from one investigative site. Treatment phase PET and biopsy was completed on any day from Cycle 1 Day 2 through Day 10. PET imaging data were analyzed utilizing the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) PET Study Group guidelines \[Young H, Eur J Cancer, 1999\]. Tumor response was considered a complete response (CR) or a partial response (PR).

    Time frame: Day 2 to Day 10

  5. Count of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)

    Treatment-emergent AEs were defined as AEs that occurred from the time of first dose through 30 days after the last dose of study medication. The Investigator graded the severity of AEs according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) criteria: Grade 1 = Mild Grade 2 = Moderate Grade 3 = Severe Grade 4 = Life threatening Grade 5 = Death A Serious AE is defined as any AE which results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect or constitutes an important medical event. Dose modification includes dose delay and dose reduction.

    Time frame: Day 1 up to Week 51

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Results

Posted Mar 10, 2016

Participant flow

Treatment
Participant flow — Treatment
MilestoneGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
Started27
Completed0
Not completed27
Withdrew: Progressive disease20
Withdrew: Treatment failure2
Withdrew: Adverse event3
Withdrew: Physician decision2
Survival Follow-up
Participant flow — Survival Follow-up
MilestoneGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
Started27
Completed0
Not completed27
Withdrew: Death23
Withdrew: Sponsor decision4

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Participants Showing Clinical Benefit Based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.0

Clinical benefit is defined as showing a complete response (CR), a partial response (PR) or stable disease (SD) for at least 16 weeks. * CR: disappearance of all target lesions and non-target lesions and no new lesions * PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, no disease progression for non-target lesions, and no new lesions * SD: neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease, no disease progression for non-target lesions, and no new lesions

Time frame:
Week 16 up to Week 47
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Showing Clinical Benefit Based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.0
percentage of participantsGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
Percentage of Participants Showing Clinical Benefit Based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.018.5
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Showing an Objective Response Based on RECIST Version 1.0

Objective response included participants whose best response with confirmation was a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) from first dose until progression or end of study. * CR: disappearance of all target lesions and non-target lesions and no new lesions * PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, no disease progression for non-target lesions, and no new lesions

Time frame:
Week 16 up to Week 47
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Showing an Objective Response Based on RECIST Version 1.0
percentage of participantsGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
Percentage of Participants Showing an Objective Response Based on RECIST Version 1.00
SecondaryKaplan-Meier Estimate of Progression Free Survival (PFS)

PFS was defined as the time from the baseline CT scan to disease progression per RECIST or death for any cause. Progressive disease (PD) was defined as * at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum longest diameter recorded since the treatment started or * the appearance of 1 or more new lesions or * the unequivocal progression of existing nontarget lesions

Time frame:
Day 1 up to Week 47
Reported as:
Median · months
Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Progression Free Survival (PFS)
monthsGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Progression Free Survival (PFS)1.8 (1.6 to 3.5)
SecondaryKaplan-Meier Estimate of Overall Survival

Overall survival was defined as the time from first dose to death or the date last known alive.

Time frame:
Day 1 up to week 97
Reported as:
Median · months
Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Overall Survival
monthsGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Overall Survival10.3 (5.8 to 13.6)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Showing a Tumor Response During Cycle 1 in Selected Participants Measured by Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

PET imaging was completed on selected patients only from one investigative site. Treatment phase PET and biopsy was completed on any day from Cycle 1 Day 2 through Day 10. PET imaging data were analyzed utilizing the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) PET Study Group guidelines \[Young H, Eur J Cancer, 1999\]. Tumor response was considered a complete response (CR) or a partial response (PR).

Time frame:
Day 2 to Day 10
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Showing a Tumor Response During Cycle 1 in Selected Participants Measured by Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
percentage of participantsGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
Percentage of Participants Showing a Tumor Response During Cycle 1 in Selected Participants Measured by Positron Emission Tomography (PET)66.7
SecondaryCount of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)

Treatment-emergent AEs were defined as AEs that occurred from the time of first dose through 30 days after the last dose of study medication. The Investigator graded the severity of AEs according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) criteria: Grade 1 = Mild Grade 2 = Moderate Grade 3 = Severe Grade 4 = Life threatening Grade 5 = Death A Serious AE is defined as any AE which results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect or constitutes an important medical event. Dose modification includes dose delay and dose reduction.

Time frame:
Day 1 up to Week 51
Reported as:
Number · participants
Count of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)
participantsGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
>=1 AE27
>=1 AE with severity grade >=315
>= 1 SAE10
>=1 AE leading to dose modification10
>=1 AE leading to dose interruption1
>=1 AE leading to study drug discontinuation3
>=1 AE with an outcome of death1

Adverse events

Collected over Day 1 up to Week 51. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2—10/27 (37%)27/27 (100%)
Most frequent serious events
Showing 10 of 15
Most frequent serious events
EventGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders2/27
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders2/27
Colonic fistulaGastrointestinal disorders1/27
Gastrointestinal haemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders1/27
IntussusceptionGastrointestinal disorders1/27
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders1/27
Oesophageal ulcerGastrointestinal disorders1/27
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders1/27
Hepatic painHepatobiliary disorders1/27
InfectionInfections and infestations1/27
Most frequent other events
Showing 10 of 142
Most frequent other events
EventGanetespib 200 mg/m^2
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders22/27
FatigueGeneral disorders15/27
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders13/27
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders10/27
HeadacheNervous system disorders10/27
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders9/27
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders8/27
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders7/27
Blood alkaline phosphatase increasedInvestigations7/27
Abdominal distensionGastrointestinal disorders6/27

Baseline characteristics

Full analysis set, which includes participants given at least one dose of study medication.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2
Mean54.4 ± 8.35
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2
Female12
Male15
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2
Hispanic or Latino0
Not Hispanic or Latino27
Unknown or Not Reported0
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2
American Indian or Alaska Native0
Asian4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0
Black or African American2
White21
More than one race0
Unknown or Not Reported0
Weight
Weight(kg)Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2
Mean74.94 ± 22.095
Height
Height(cm)Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2
Mean171.57 ± 10.295
Body Surface Area (BSA)
Body Surface Area (BSA)(m^2)Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2
Mean1.863 ± 0.2909
Time from Initial Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Diagnosis to Consent
Time from Initial Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Diagnosis to Consent(months)Ganetespib 200 mg/m^2
Mean68.71 ± 34.699

6 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.

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Study locations

4 sites
  • UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute
    Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
  • Oregon Health and Science University-Knight Cancer Institute
    Portland, Oregon 97239, United States
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111-2497, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 10, 2016, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01039519
Lead sponsor
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 25, 2009
Start date
Jan 2010
Primary completion
Dec 2011
Completion
Dec 2011
Results posted
Mar 10, 2016
Last update
Mar 10, 2016

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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