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RecruitingNCT07546812Updated Sep 21, 2026

Study of Denikitug (GS-1811) Given Alone or With Nivolumab or Chemotherapy in Adults With Metastatic Gastric, Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ), and Esophageal Adenocarcinomas

A Phase 2 interventional study of Denikitug and Nivolumab in HER2-negative, Gastroesophageal Junction and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, sponsored by Gilead Sciences. Recruiting at 15 sites in 5 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-21.

Sponsored by Gilead Sciences · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
120
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The goal of this clinical study is to learn more about the study drug, Denikitug (DEN, GS-1811), to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Denikitug Monotherapy and Denikitug-based combinations in in participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-Negative, unresectable, recurrent, and/or metastatic, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), and esophageal adenocarcinomas.

The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of DEN as a monotherapy or in combination with nivolumab (NIVO) or ramucirumab (RAM) and paclitaxel (PAC) on objective response rate (ORR) as assessed by the investigator according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST Version1.1).

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Conditions studied

  • HER2-negative
  • Gastroesophageal Junction
  • Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
  • Gastric Adenocarcinoma
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Who can participate

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

Eligibility criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic gastric, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), or esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC).
  • Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative status, as determined by local assessment using a validated immunohistochemistry assay, in situ hybridization or other amplification testing.
  • Has had disease progression during or after first line of systemic therapy for advanced or metastatic gastric, GEJ, or EACs, which must have included at least one of the following:

    1. Platinum- and fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy.
    2. Therapy with an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD1) or anti-programmed cell death ligand 1 (anti-PD-L1) monoclonal antibody (patients with PD-L1-positive tumors must have received prior PD-1/PD-L1-based therapy).
    3. Zolbetuximab or other Claudin-18 (CLDN18).2-targeted therapy, if indicated based on biomarker status.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0-1.
  • Have adequate organ function.
  • Male individuals and female individuals of childbearing potential who engage in heterosexual intercourse must agree to use methods of contraception.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active or history of autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment within 2 years, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's/ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, or noninfectious enteritis/colitis. (Physiologic hormone replacement not considered systemic treatment).
  • History or current noninfectious pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease, including radiation-induced pneumonitis requiring steroids or active/recurrent pneumonitis of any etiology.
  • Documented microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) disease by local polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (microsatellite status) and/or informed consent form (ICH) (mismatch repair (MMR)) assay
  • (For Part 2 only) Has known history of peripheral neuropathy ≥ Grade 2 (per National Cancer Institute(NCI)-Common Tenninology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0).
  • (For Part 2 only) Known coagulopathy that increases the risk of bleeding, bleeding diatheses. Any other Grade 3 or higher hemorrhage/bleeding event within 28 days prior to enrollment.

Prior/Concurrent Therapy or Clinical Study Experience

  • Prior treatment with DEN or other C-C chemokine receptor 8 (CCR8)-targeted agents.
  • Prior Lonsurf (trifluridine-tipiracil) or paclitaxel (PAC)-based regimens in the first-line setting for advanced/metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
  • Any systemic therapy (including investigational) targeting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) or VEGF receptor (VEGFR) signaling pathways.
  • Anticancer biologic within 4 weeks, orchemotherapy, targeted small molecule, or radiation therapy within 2 weeks prior to enrollment with unresolved adverse events (AE)s (Grade >2). (Observational study participants are eligible).
  • Prior allogenic tissue/solid organ or stem cell transplantation. (Exception: corneal transplant not requiring systemic immunosuppression is allowed).

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
120 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Part 1: Arm A: DEN (Dose A) and NIVO

    Participants will receive DEN Dose A as an IV infusion in combination with NIVO as an IV infusion.

    Drug: Denikitug · Drug: Nivolumab

  • Experimental
    Part 1: Arm B: DEN (Dose B) and NIVO

    Participants will receive DEN Dose B as an IV infusion in combination with NIVO as an IV infusion.

    Drug: Denikitug · Drug: Nivolumab

  • Experimental
    Part 1: Arm C: DEN (Dose B)

    Participants will receive DEN Dose B as an IV infusion.

    Drug: Denikitug

  • Experimental
    Part 2: Arm D: Safety Run-in (SRI) Cohort

    Participants will receive DEN in combination with ramucirumab (RAM) and paclitaxel (PAC). If dose for DEN is deemed safe during the SRI Cohort, the study will move forward into the Expansion Period.

    Drug: Denikitug · Drug: Ramucirumab · Drug: Paclitaxel

  • Experimental
    Part 2: Arm D: Expansion Cohort

    If DEN dose is deemed safe in Arm D: SRI Cohort, participants will receive DEN at recommended dose as an IV infusion in combination with RAM and PAC.

    Drug: Denikitug · Drug: Ramucirumab · Drug: Paclitaxel

Interventions

  • DrugDenikitug

    Administered Intravenously

    Also known as: GS-1811

  • DrugNivolumab

    Administered Intravenously

  • DrugRamucirumab

    Administered Intravenously

  • DrugPaclitaxel

    Administered Intravenously

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    ORR is defined as the percentage of participants who have achieved complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as assessed by the investigator according to RECIST Version 1.1.

    Time frame: Up to 4 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Duration of Response (DOR)

    DOR is defined as the time of first response CR or PR as assessed by investigator, per RECIST Version 1.1 until the date of first documented progressive disease (PD) or death, whichever comes first.

    Time frame: Up to 4 years

  2. Progression-Free Survival (PFS)

    PFS is defined as the time from date of first dose until PD or death from any cause, whichever comes first as assessed by the investigator according to RECIST Version 1.1.

    Time frame: Up to 4 years

  3. Overall Survival (OS)

    OS is defined as the length of time from first dose until the date of death from any cause.

    Time frame: Up to 4 years

  4. Percentage of Participants Experiencing Treatment-Emergent Adverse Event (TEAEs) According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0

    Time frame: First dose date up to 120 days post last dose, up to 4 years.

  5. Percentage of Participants Experiencing Clinical Laboratory Abnormalities According to the NCI CTCAE v5.0

    Time frame: First dose date up to 120 days post last dose, up to 4 years.

  6. Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Serum concentration of DEN

    Time frame: Up to 4 years

  7. PK Parameter: Cmax for Denikitug

    Cmax is defined as the maximum observed concentration.

    Time frame: Up to 4 years

  8. PK Parameter: AUCall for Denikitug

    AUCall is defined as the cumulative areas under the curve for all time points.

    Time frame: Up to 4 years

  9. Percentage of Participants who Developed Treatment-Emergent Antidrug Antibody (ADA) Against Denikitug

    Time frame: Up to 4 years

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Study locations

14 of 15 sites recruiting
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI)
    Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
    Active, not recruiting
  • New York Oncology Hematology
    Albany, New York 12206, United States
    Recruiting
  • Weill Cornell Medicine - New York Presbyterian Hospital
    New York, New York 10021, United States
    Recruiting
  • Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
    Camperdown, New South Wales 2050, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Royal North Shore Hospital
    St Leonards, New South Wales 2065, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Herston, Queensland 4029, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Flinders Medical Centre
    Bedford Park, South Australia 5042, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Hollywood Private Hospital
    Nedlands, Western Australia 6009, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Centre Leon Berard, department of medical oncology
    Lyon, 69008, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes, department of medical oncology
    Marseille, 13009, France
    Recruiting
  • Seoul National University Hospital
    Seoul, 03830, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
    Barcelona, 8035, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
    Madrid, 28041, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Clinico Universitario de Valencia
    Valencia, 46010, Spain
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07546812
Lead sponsor
Gilead Sciences
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 23, 2026
Start date
Aug 7, 2026
Primary completion
Jan 2030 (estimated)
Completion
Jan 2030 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 21, 2026

Study contacts

Gilead Clinical Study Information Center
Contact
GileadClinicalTrials@gilead.com
1-833-445-3230 (GILEAD-0)
Gilead Study Director
study director · Gilead Sciences

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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