This study consists of Dose escalation part and Expansion part. In Dose Escalation Part, the maximum tolerated dose of combination of pimitespib and imatinib in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) who are judged to be refractory to imatinib, estimate the recommended dose, evaluate safety and pharmacokinetics, and observe the antitumor effect. Expansion part consists of 3 arms. In Arm A, the efficacy and safety will be evaluated, which of the combination of pimitespib and imatinib in patients with GIST who have failed imatinib at doses below the MTD determined in Dose Escalation Part. In Arm B, the efficacy and safety of pimitespib monotherapy will be evaluated and the therapeutic effect of imatinib administration after pimitespib will be evaluated in an exploratory manner. In Arm C, the efficacy and safety of sunitinib monotherapy will be evaluated as reference data.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Provided written informed consent
* Histologically confirmed GIST
* Has radiographic progression based on RECIST 1.1 during or within 6 months of the last imatinib administration at enrollment. If surgery/radiotherapy has been performed, radiographic progression based on RECIST 1.1 with imatinib must have been observed after the last surgery /radiotherapy
* Has at least one measurable lesion based on the RECIST version 1.1, except lymph nodes (not dependent on size), which should be chosen as nontarget lesions;
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1
Exclusion Criteria:
* Corrected visual acuity \< 0.5 (using the International Visual Acuity Measurement Standard) for both eyes
* Received treatment with any other line of therapy besides imatinib for advanced GIST
* History of total gastrectomy and/or whole resection of the small intestine
* A serious illness or medical condition
* Previous or concurrent cancer that is distinct in primary disease or histology from cancer that is being evaluated in this study. However, any previous cancer curatively treated \> 5 years before the enrollment can be eligible
* Pregnancy or lactation (including lactation interruption)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) of pimitespib in combination with imatinib
Timeframe: At the end of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days)
2
Maximum tolerable dose (MTD) of pimitespib in combination with imatinib
Timeframe: At the end of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days)