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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Cabozantinib With Ifosfamide in Relapsed/Refractory Sarcomas

A Phase I Trial of Cabozantinib (XL184) in Combination With High-dose Ifosfamide in Adults and Children With Relapsed/Refractory Sarcomas (CaIRS Trial)

Cabozantinib With Ifosfamide in Relapsed/Refractory Sarcomas (NCT06156410) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Ewing Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to better understand how safe and effective the drug cabozantinib in combination with high-dose ifosfamide is in the treatment of children and adults with relapsed/refractory sarcomas.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Ewing Sarcoma, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 30 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Histologic diagnosis of any sarcoma, including bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Biopsy from current relapse/progression is highly preferred, though will accept tissue from prior relapse/progression or initial diagnosis with approval from the study Principal Investigator or designee. 2. Disease that has progressed on or relapsed after upfront initial therapy, which must have included traditional chemotherapy. 3. Evaluable or Measurable disease, according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1), within 21 days of enrollment. 4. Age, within the following parameters by cohort: 1. Phase I dose-finding cohort: age 12 to 40 years at the time of enrollment. 2. Phase I dose-confirmation cohort: age 5 to \< 12 years at the time of enrollment. 5. Body surface area (BSA): \> 0.35 m2. 6. Performance status: Lansky play (\< 16 years of age) or Karnofsky (\> 16 years of age) of ≥ 50, corresponding to Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) categories \< 2. 7. Prior toxicity: recovery to baseline or grade \< 1, as per the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0 (v5.0), from all acute toxicities, unless adverse events (AE) are clinically non-significant (i.e. alopecia) or controlled on supportive care (i.e. nausea/vomiting, hypothyroidism). 8. Able to swallow tablets whole. 9. Hematopoietic function: 1. Absolute neutrophil count \> 1,000/uL (without hematopoietic growth factor within the time frame noted below). 2. Hemoglobin \> 8 g/dL (without transfusion in the last 7 days). 3. Platelets \> 100,000/uL (without transfusion in the last 7 days). 10. Renal function: ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Histologic diagnosis of any sarcoma, including bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Biopsy from current relapse/progression is highly preferred, though will accept tissue from prior relapse/progression or initial diagnosis with approval from the study Principal Investigator or designee. 2. Disease that has progressed on or relapsed after upfront initial therapy, which must have included traditional chemotherapy. 3. Evaluable or Measurable disease, according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1), within 21 days of enrollment. 4. Age, within the following parameters by cohort: 1. Phase I dose-finding cohort: age 12 to 40 years at the time of enrollment. 2. Phase I dose-confirmation cohort: age 5 to \< 12 years at the time of enrollment. 5. Body surface area (BSA): \> 0.35 m2. 6. Performance status: Lansky play (\< 16 years of age) or Karnofsky (\> 16 years of age) of ≥ 50, corresponding to Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) categories \< 2. 7. Prior toxicity: recovery to baseline or grade \< 1, as per the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0 (v5.0), from all acute toxicities, unless adverse events (AE) are clinically non-significant (i.e. alopecia) or controlled on supportive care (i.e. nausea/vomiting, hypothyroidism). 8. Able to swallow tablets whole. 9. Hematopoietic function: 1. Absolute neutrophil count \> 1,000/uL (without hematopoietic growth factor within the time frame noted below). 2. Hemoglobin \> 8 g/dL (without transfusion in the last 7 days). 3. Platelets \> 100,000/uL (without transfusion in the last 7 days). 10. Renal function: 1. Normal renal function determined by one of the following means (even if others are outside of normal range): 1) serum creatinine \< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) for age; 2) cystatin C within normal limits; 3) nuclear medicine glomerular filtration rate (GFR) within normal limits, or 4) calculated creatinine clearance of \> 70 mL/min/1.73 m2 (≥ 1.17mL/sec) 2. Urine protein/creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≤ 1 mg/mg (≤ 113.2 mg/mmol), or 24-hour urine protein ≤ 1 g. 11. Hepatic function: 1. Total bilirubin \< 1.5 x ULN (for subjects with Gilbert's disease \< 3.0 x ULN). 2. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 3 x ULN (ALP ≤ 5 x ULN is allowed with documented bone metastases). For the purpose of this study, the ULN for ALT is defined as 45 IU/L. 3. Serum albumin \> 2.8 g/dL. 4. Prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) \< 1.3 x ULN. 12. Sexually active fertile subjects and their partners must agree to use medically accepted methods of contraception (i.e. barrier methods, including male condom, female condom, or diaphragm with spermicidal gel) during the course of the study and for 4 months after the last dose of study treatment. 13. Female subjects of childbearing potential must not be pregnant at screening. Female subjects are considered to be of childbearing potential unless one of the following criteria are met: 1. Pre-pubertal by tanner staging, defined as Tanner stage 1 or 2. 2. Documented permanent sterilization (i.e. hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy). Documentation of permanent sterilization or postmenopausal status may include review of medical records, medical examinations, or medical history interview by study site. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Radiographic evidence of tumor invading major blood vessels, or endotracheal or endobronchial tumor. 2. Radiographic evidence of tumor invading the gastrointestinal tract, including esophagus, stomach, small or large bowel, rectum, or anus. 3. Known brain metastases or cranial epidural disease unless adequately treated with radiotherapy or surgery (including radiosurgery) and stable for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment after radiotherapy or major surgery (i.e. removal or biopsy of brain metastasis). Eligible subjects must be neurologically asymptomatic and without corticosteroid treatment at the time of enrollment. 4. Prior progression/relapse with cabozantinib. Prior therapy with cabozantinib without progression/relapse and prior use of other multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitors is allowed. 5. Prior therapy with high-dose ifosfamide (\> 10 g/m2/cycle) at any point. 6. Any small molecule inhibitor therapy within 5 half-lives of the drug or 14 days, whichever is shorter, before enrollment. 7. Myelosuppressive chemotherapy within 14 days before enrollment. 8. Autologous bone marrow transplant (auto-BMT) within 42 days before enrollment. 9. Immunotherapy, including chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-T), within 21 days before enrollment. 10. Small port radiation therapy within 14 days before enrollment. Substantial bone marrow radiation (i.e. \> 50% of the pelvis) or craniospinal radiation within 4 weeks before enrollment. Subjects with any clinically relevant ongoing complications from prior radiation therapy should not be treated with cabozantinib until these complications have resolved. 11. Major surgery (i.e. abdominal surgery; excluding intracranial surgery as noted above) within 14 days before enrollment. Minor surgeries (including mediport or tunneled catheter placement; excluding needle biopsy for tumor sampling or peripherally inserted central catheter placement) within 10 days before enrollment. Subjects must have documented complete wound healing from major surgery or minor surgery before enrollment. 12. Hematopoietic growth factors within 7 days (for short-acting growth factor) or 14 days (for long-acting growth factor) before enrollment. 13. Previously identified allergy or hypersensitivity to components of the study treatment formulations. See Table 10 in Section 9.1.4 for components of cabozantinib. 14. History of clinically significant hemorrhagic cystitis, defined as grade \> 3 non-infectious cystitis, associated with antineoplastic agents. 15. Any medications that are strong CYP3A4 inducers or inhibitors or medications definitely known to cause QTc prolongation. 16. Concomitant anticoagulation with coumarin agents (i.e. warfarin), direct thrombin inhibitors (i.e. dabigatran), certain direct factor Xa inhibitors (betrixaban), or platelet inhibitors (i.e. clopidogrel). Allowed anticoagulants are the following: 1. Prophylactic use of low-dose aspirin for cardio-protection (per local applicable guidelines) and low-dose low molecular weight heparins (LMWH). 2. Therapeutic doses of LMWH and certain direct factor Xa inhibitors (rivaroxaban, edoxaban, apixaban) in subjects without known brain metastases who are on a stable dose of the anticoagulant for at least 1 week before enrollment without clinically significant hemorrhagic complications from the anticoagulation regimen or the tumor. 17. Cardiovascular disease, including: 1. Class III or IV congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association grading). 2. Congenital prolonged QT syndrome, clinically significant cardiac arrhythmia, or prolonged corrected QT (QTc) within 14 days before enrollment. 3. Uncontrolled hypertension, defined as sustained blood pressure \> 95th percentile for age, height, and gender for pediatric subjects and \> 140/90 mmHg for adult subjects, despite optimal antihypertensive treatment. 4. Stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), myocardial infarction (MI), unstable angina pectoris, or other ischemic or thromboembolic event (excluding those associated with a central line) within 6 months before enrollment. 18. Gastrointestinal disease, including: 1. Active peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis, cholecystitis, symptomatic cholangitis, appendicitis, or acute pancreatitis. 2. Acute obstruction of the pancreatic duct or common bile duct, or gastric outlet obstruction. 3. Intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months before enrollment. Complete healing of an intra-abdominal abscess must be confirmed before enrollment. 4. Any other condition associated with a high risk of perforation, fistula formation, or potential for decreased absorption of cabozantinib, such as tumors invading the GI tract and ongoing visceral complications from prior radiation therapy. 19. Bleeding conditions, including: 1. Clinically significant hematuria, hematemesis, or hemoptysis of \> 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of red blood, or other history of significant bleeding (i.e. pulmonary hemorrhage) within 12 weeks before enrollment. 2. Radiographic evidence of acute intracranial hemorrhage. In the absence of clinical symptoms, a baseline CT/MRI brain need not be obtained. 20. Any other active malignancy at time of enrollment or diagnosis of another malignancy within 3 years prior to enrollment that requires active treatment, except for locally curable cancers that have been apparently cured, such as basal or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, or carcinoma in situ of the prostate, cervix, or breast. 21. Other clinically significant disorders that would preclude safe study participation, including: 1. Cavitating pulmonary lesion. 2. Serious non-healing wound/ulcer/bone fracture. 3. Uncompensated/symptomatic hypothyroidism. 4. Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C). 5. Recipient of solid organ transplant, known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositivity, and other non-treatment related immunodeficiencies. 6. Severe or uncontrolled infection or systemic disease. 7. Inadequate electrolyte balance, defined as abnormal levels of serum potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous and causing clinically significant symptoms, acid-base disturbances, or changes in ECG. 22. Women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Cabozantinib

Participants will receive cabozantinib in combination with high-dose ifosfamide for 5 cycles. If still on study therapy the participants will continue with cabozantinib monotherapy for up to 12 total cycles.

Locations (4)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06156410), the sponsor (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06156410 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to better understand how safe and effective the drug cabozantinib in combination with high-dose ifosfamide is in the treatment of children and adults with relapsed/refractory sarcomas. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06156410?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06156410?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06156410. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06156410. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.