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Phase 2 Study of Avapritinib in Patients With CKIT or PDGFRA Mutation-Positive Malignant Solid Tumors

What is this study?

This study is testing a medication called avapritinib to see if it can stop the growth of certain types of solid tumors. It is designed for patients whose cancer has specific genetic changes known as CKIT or PDGFRA mutations.

Who can participate?

This trial is for adults (and some teenagers 12+) with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or are not helped by standard treatments. You must have a specific genetic mutation, and you cannot have a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).

What will happen?

Participants will receive avapritinib, which is a targeted therapy designed to block the proteins that help cancer cells grow. Throughout the study, doctors will monitor how your body reacts to the medicine and how your tumor responds.

Where and when?

The study is currently recruiting new participants and is taking place in Houston, Texas. You will need to discuss the specific time commitment and visit schedule with the research team.

Key Points
  • 1Tests a targeted therapy that blocks proteins fueling cancer growth.
  • 2Requires specific genetic markers (CKIT or PDGFRA) in your tumor.
  • 3Available for various advanced solid tumors, including certain brain and breast cancers.

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Conditions Studied
This study is investigating treatments for the following conditions
Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8Clinical Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Clinical Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Clinical Stage IVB Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Locally Advanced Malignant Solid NeoplasmLocally Advanced MelanomaLocally Advanced Primary Malignant Central Nervous System NeoplasmLocally Advanced SarcomaMetastatic Malignant Solid NeoplasmMetastatic MelanomaMetastatic Primary Malignant Central Nervous System NeoplasmMetastatic SarcomaPathologic Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Pathologic Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Pathologic Stage IVB Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Postneoadjuvant Therapy Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Postneoadjuvant Therapy Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Postneoadjuvant Therapy Stage IVB Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8Prognostic Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v8Prognostic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8Stage IIIC Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8Stage IIIC Lung Cancer AJCC v8Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8Stage IVA Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8Stage IVA Lung Cancer AJCC v8Stage IVB Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8Stage IVB Lung Cancer AJCC v8Stage IVC Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8

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