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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Ruxolitinib Plus Fostamatinib for Steroid Refractory cGvHD

Phase I Trial of Ruxolitinib Plus Fostamatinib for the Treatment of Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease

Ruxolitinib Plus Fostamatinib for Steroid Refractory cGvHD (NCT06233110) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease, sponsored by Stefanie Sarantopoulos, Md, PhD.. 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

This is an open-label phase I study of fostamatinib in combination with ruxolitinib for the treatment of chronic GvHD with a suboptimal response to corticosteroids. The primary objective is to identify a minimum safe and biologically effective dose of fostamatinib when combined with standard of care ruxolitinib for the treatment of steroid refractory and steroid dependent cGVHD. The secondary objective is to estimate the efficacy of the combination of ruxolitinib and fostamatinib for the treatment of steroid refractory and steroid dependent cGVHD. The target enrollment is 24-30 subjects. The study will begin with an initial dose escalation cohort employing a modified 3+3 design to investigate up to three doses of fostamatinib. Using safety, efficacy, pharmacodynamic (PD), and pharmacokinetic data (PK), an interim assessment will be performed to determine two candidate doses of the biologically optimal dose to investigate further. A safety expansion cohort will be opened to backfill these two candidate doses up to a total 12 patients per dose, including those in the dose escalation cohort who received the candidate doses. Patients will then be randomized to one of these two candidate doses in the expansion. If there is an imbalance in the two expansion cohorts, the remaining patient slots after 1:1 randomization will be sequentially backfilled to a total of 12 patients per cohort. A final analysis of safety, efficacy, and PK/PD data in patients who received the two candidate doses will be conducted to determine a minimum safety and biologically effective dose, which will be the recommended phase II dose (RP2D). The primary hypothesis is that Fostamatinib combined with ruxolitinib is a safe therapy for and has synergistic activity in cGvHD. The recommended phase II dose will be determined by the study investigators in collaboration with the sponsors. The decision to select the recommended phase II dose will occur only after all patients in the part 1 have completed at least 28 days of therapy. The decision will be based on the valuation of all relevant, available data, and not solely on dose-limiting toxicities.

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 Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease, 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)

Inclusion Criteria 1. Patient is able and willing to provide written willing to sign a consent form prior to any study related screening procedures are performed. 2. Age ≥ 18 years old at the time of willing to sign a consent form 3. Have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) from any donor source (matched unrelated donor, sibling, haploidentical) using bone marrow, peripheral blood, or cord blood stem cells. 4. Adequate bone marrow function defined as: 4.1 Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 750 /mm3 4.2 Platelet count ≥ 40,000 /mm3 4.3 blood count (hemoglobin) at least 8.0 g/dL without transfusion support Note: Use of growth factor supplementation (myeloid, erythroid or megakaryocytic) is permitted to meet eligibility criteria. 5. Patients with clinically diagnosed cGvHD staging of mild to severe according to NIH Consensus Criteria4 prior to Cycle 1 Day 1 and with confirmed steroid refractoriness or steroid dependence irrespective of the concomitant use of a calcineurin inhibitor, as follows: 5.1 Disease progression after administration of a minimum dose of 1.0 mg/kg/day or equivalent for at least 1 week at any time following diagnosis of cGvHD OR 5.2 Disease persistence despite continued treatment with prednisone \> 0.5mg/kg/d or equivalent for at least 4 weeks OR 5.3 Increase to prednisone \> 0.25 mg/kg/d after 1 unsuccessful attempt to taper the dose. 5.4 Recurrence of chronic GVHD after attaining a complete response 5.5 Progression of chronic GVHD after attaining a partial response 6. Patient has Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2 Exclusion Criteria 1. Prior or ongoing treatment with ruxolitinib for treatment of cGvHD for longer than 3 weeks prior to anticipated C1D1. 2. Prior treatment with fostamatinib or another SYK inhibitor for the treatment of acute or chronic GVHD. Prior use of fostamatinib for conditions other than GVHD is permitted. ...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. Patient is able and willing to provide written informed consent prior to any study related screening procedures are performed. 2. Age ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent 3. Have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) from any donor source (matched unrelated donor, sibling, haploidentical) using bone marrow, peripheral blood, or cord blood stem cells. 4. Adequate bone marrow function defined as: 4.1 Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 750 /mm3 4.2 Platelet count ≥ 40,000 /mm3 4.3 Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL without transfusion support Note: Use of growth factor supplementation (myeloid, erythroid or megakaryocytic) is permitted to meet eligibility criteria. 5. Patients with clinically diagnosed cGvHD staging of mild to severe according to NIH Consensus Criteria4 prior to Cycle 1 Day 1 and with confirmed steroid refractoriness or steroid dependence irrespective of the concomitant use of a calcineurin inhibitor, as follows: 5.1 Disease progression after administration of a minimum dose of 1.0 mg/kg/day or equivalent for at least 1 week at any time following diagnosis of cGvHD OR 5.2 Disease persistence despite continued treatment with prednisone \> 0.5mg/kg/d or equivalent for at least 4 weeks OR 5.3 Increase to prednisone \> 0.25 mg/kg/d after 1 unsuccessful attempt to taper the dose. 5.4 Recurrence of chronic GVHD after attaining a complete response 5.5 Progression of chronic GVHD after attaining a partial response 6. Patient has Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2 Exclusion Criteria 1. Prior or ongoing treatment with ruxolitinib for treatment of cGvHD for longer than 3 weeks prior to anticipated C1D1. 2. Prior treatment with fostamatinib or another SYK inhibitor for the treatment of acute or chronic GVHD. Prior use of fostamatinib for conditions other than GVHD is permitted. 3. Ongoing systemic therapy for cGvHD other than corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitor, or mycophenolate mofetil, aside from fewer than 3 weeks of ruxolitinib. Prior ruxolitinib use for the indication of acute GVHD is permitted. 4. Patients with relapsed primary malignancy, or who have been treated for relapse after the allogeneic HCT was performed 5. SR-cGvHD occurring after a non-scheduled donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI) administered for pre-emptive treatment of malignancy recurrence. Patients who have received a scheduled DLI as part of their transplant procedure and not for management of malignancy relapse are eligible. 6. History of progressive multifocal leuko-encephalopathy (PML) 7. Active uncontrolled bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or viral infection. Infections are considered controlled if appropriate therapy has been instituted and, at the time of screening, no signs of infection progression are present. 8. Clinical evidence of active and clinically significant viral disease including HIV, CMV, HHV-6, HBV, HCV, or BK virus. 9. Patients on mechanical ventilation or have a resting O2 saturation \< 90% by pulse oximetry 10. Clinically significant and uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, including unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, or stroke within 3 months, or NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure. 11. Uncontrolled hypertension with systolic blood pressure \> 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg. 12. Creatinine clearance by Cockcroft-Gault of \< 15 mL/min and not on dialysis 13. Total bilirubin \> 3 times ULN, ALT \> 5 times ULN, or AST \> 5 times ULN 14. QTc ≥ 470 ms as calculated by the Fridericia Formula 15. Active pregnancy or breast feeding, or currently seeking active pregnancy 16. Any patient who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with study procedures

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Fostamatinib

Fostamatinib will be administered as part of the initial dose escalation cohort and then two candidate doses will be identified to be administered for the safety expansion cohort.

DRUG

Ruxolitinib

Ruxolitinib 10mg BID will be administered in combination with Fostamatinib in each of the study arms.

Locations (1)

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.

Duke
Durham, North Carolina, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06233110), the sponsor (Stefanie Sarantopoulos, Md, PhD.), 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 NCT06233110 clinical trial studying?

This is an open-label phase I study of fostamatinib in combination with ruxolitinib for the treatment of chronic GvHD with a suboptimal response to corticosteroids. The primary objective is to identify a minimum safe and biologically effective dose of fostamatinib when combined with standard of care ruxolitinib for the treatment of steroid refractory and steroid dependent cGVHD. The secondary objective is to estimate the efficacy of the combination of ruxolitinib and fostamatinib for the treatment of steroid refractory and steroid dependent cGVHD. The target enrollment is 24-30 subjects. The … The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06233110?

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 NCT06233110?

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 NCT06233110. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06233110. 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.