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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

First-line EXL01 With Nivolumab and FOLFOX for PD-L1 CPS ≥5 Metastatic Gastric Cancer

Gut Microbiome Intervention With EXL01 in Combination With Nivolumab and FOLFOX as First-line Treatment for Patients With PD-L1 CPS ≥5 Metastatic Gastric Cancer: A Randomized GERCOR Phase II Study (BIG)

First-line EXL01 With Nivolumab and FOLFOX for PD-L1 CPS ≥5 Metastatic Gastric Cancer (NCT06253611) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Gastric Cancer, sponsored by GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group. 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 a randomized non-comparative, multicenter phase II study in patients with PD-L1 PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥5 advanced gastric cancer to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nivolumab and FOLFOX in combination with EXL01 as first-line treatment. After signing the informed consent form, and upon confirmation of the patient's eligibility, patients will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to either the nivolumab and FOLFOX plus EXL01 arm (experimental) or the nivolumab and FOLFOX arm (control). In both arms, treatment will be given until PD, unacceptable toxicity or for a maximum of 24 months (52 cycles).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Gastric Cancer and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

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.

Target enrollment of 120 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Gastric Cancer subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Patients must have dated and signed an approved written willing to sign a consent form form. This must be obtained before the performance of any protocol-related procedures that are not part of normal patient care. 2. Patients must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment schedule, laboratory tests and other requirements of the study, Target Population 3. Inoperable, advanced, or metastatic gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction or distal esophageal carcinoma and diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) predominant adenocarcinoma, 4. Expression of PD-L1 with a combined positive score (PD-L1 CPS) ≥5, Note: information must be available at the time of inclusion, the examination will be performed locally in the center and secondarily confirmed centrally, 5. No prior systemic cancer treatment given as primary therapy for advanced nonresectable or metastatic disease, Note: if patient received neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, this therapy should be completed at least 6 months prior to the diagnosis of metastatic or recurrent disease is made. Palliative radiotherapy is allowed and must be completed 2 weeks prior to randomization, 6. At least one measurable lesion as assessed by computed tomography (CT)-scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v 1.1 and feasibility of repeated radiological assessments; radiographic tumor assessment should be performed within 28 days prior to randomization, 7. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) of 0 or 1, 8. Adequate hematologic and end-organ function, defined by the following laboratory test results, obtained within 14 days prior to randomization of study treatment: 1. White blood cell ≥ 2000/μL; 2. Neutrophils ≥ 2000/μL; 3. platelet count at least 100.000/μL; 4. blood count (hemoglobin) at least 9.0 g/dL; 5. Serum albumin ≥ 30 g/L; ...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. Patients must have dated and signed an approved written informed consent form. This must be obtained before the performance of any protocol-related procedures that are not part of normal patient care. 2. Patients must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment schedule, laboratory tests and other requirements of the study, Target Population 3. Inoperable, advanced, or metastatic gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction or distal esophageal carcinoma and histologically confirmed predominant adenocarcinoma, 4. Expression of PD-L1 with a combined positive score (PD-L1 CPS) ≥5, Note: information must be available at the time of inclusion, the examination will be performed locally in the center and secondarily confirmed centrally, 5. No prior systemic cancer treatment given as primary therapy for advanced nonresectable or metastatic disease, Note: if patient received neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, this therapy should be completed at least 6 months prior to the diagnosis of metastatic or recurrent disease is made. Palliative radiotherapy is allowed and must be completed 2 weeks prior to randomization, 6. At least one measurable lesion as assessed by computed tomography (CT)-scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v 1.1 and feasibility of repeated radiological assessments; radiographic tumor assessment should be performed within 28 days prior to randomization, 7. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) of 0 or 1, 8. Adequate hematologic and end-organ function, defined by the following laboratory test results, obtained within 14 days prior to randomization of study treatment: 1. White blood cell ≥ 2000/μL; 2. Neutrophils ≥ 2000/μL; 3. Platelets ≥ 100.000/μL; 4. Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL; 5. Serum albumin ≥ 30 g/L; 6. Serum creatinine level ≤ 150 μM and calculated creatinine clearance (Cockcroft-Gault) \> 50 mL/minute, 7. Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper normal limit (ULN); 8. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3.0 x ULN (or ≤ 5.0 x ULN if liver metastases are present); 9. Aspartame aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3.0 x ULN (or ≤ 5.0 x ULN if liver metastases are present); 10. Potassium ≥ 1.0 x lower limit of normal (LLN), 11. Magnesium ≥ 1.0 x LLN, 12. Calcium ≥ 1.0 x LLN, 9. Baseline-corrected QT interval ≤ 450 msec for males and ≤ 470 msec for females, 10. Availability of a representative tumor tissue specimen for exploratory translational research; tumor tissue samples, either formalin- fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or unstained tumor tissue sections (minimum of 20 positively charged slides) from primary or metastatic site must be submitted to the central laboratory, 11. Registration in a national health care system (PUMa-Protection Universelle Maladie included. Age and reproductive status 12. Age ≥ 18 years, 13. Women must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive during the study, 14. Reproductive status: 1. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to the start of study drug, 2. WOCBP must agree to use an adequate method of contraception or birth control for the duration of study treatment and 5 months (nivolumab), 9 months (oxaliplatin), 6 months (5-FU) or at least 1 month (EXL01) of the patient's last dose of the study drug, 3. Males who are fertile and sexually active with WOCBP must agree to follow instructions for method(s) of contraception for the duration of study treatment and 6 months (nivolumab, oxaliplatin, or 5-FU) or at least 1 month (EXL01) after the last dose of study treatment. In addition, males must be willing to refrain from sperm donation during this time, Exclusion Criteria: Target Disease Exceptions 1. Known HER-2 positive status or unknown HER-2 status before inclusion, 2. Active brain metastases or known history of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, 3. Ascites, which cannot be controlled with appropriate interventions, Exclusion criteria related to medical history and concurrent disease 4. Prior malignancy active within the previous 3 years 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, 5. Active, known, or suspected autoimmune disease; type I diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism only requiring hormone replacement, skin disorders (such as vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia) not requiring systemic treatment, or conditions not expected to recur in the absence of an external trigger are permitted, 6. Interstitial lung disease that is symptomatic or may interfere with the detection or management of suspected treatment-related pulmonary toxicity, 7. Prior treatment with an anti-PD(L)1, anti-LAG-3, or anti-CTLA-4 antibody, or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T-cell co- stimulation or immune checkpoint pathways, including prior therapy with anti-tumor vaccines or other immuno-stimulatory antitumor agents, 8. Condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (\>10 mg daily prednisone equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days (2 weeks) of randomization. Inhaled or topical steroids, and adrenal replacement steroid doses \>10 mg daily prednisone equivalent, are permitted prior to randomization in the absence of active autoimmune disease, 9. Persistence of toxicity (The National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event \[NCI CTCAE\] v 5.0) grade \>1 related to prior anticancer treatments, 10. Major surgery within 28 days (4 weeks) prior to first dose of study treatment, Note: Participants who had surgery \>4 weeks prior to screening must have recovered adequately from any toxicity and/or complications from the surgery or trauma prior to starting study intervention. 11. Concomitant unplanned antitumor therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy), Exclusion criteria related to EXL01 12. GI obstruction, poor oral intake, or difficulty in taking oral medication or difficulties in swallowing; nasogastric tubes are not permitted, 13. Known GI malabsorption, 14. Is currently participating in or has participated in a study with an investigational compound within 28 days prior to the first dose of study treatment, Note: Participants who have entered the follow-up phase of an investigational study may participate so long as it has been at least 3 months since the last dose of the previous investigational agent, 15. Prior allogeneic bone marrow transplantation or prior solid organ transplantation, 16. Fecal microbiota transplant within 3 months prior to screening, Note: Patients must have recovered adequately from the toxicity and/or complications from the treatment prior to starting study intervention. 17. Current probiotics administration, or planned probiotics administration during treatment course is not allowed, Note: The following therapies should be avoided during the study; however, they are not prohibited if, in the assessment of the Investigator, they are required for clinical management: * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, * Antacids, * Proton-pump inhibitors. 18. Excessive alcohol intake: moderate consumption, defined as no more than 1 drink per day for women and no more than 2 drinks per day for men, is permitted, 19. Known allergy and/or hypersensitivity to any component or excipients of study treatments (nivolumab, EXL01), any other live pro- biotherapeutic product, and/or to soybean or soy-containing products, 20. Known history or newly diagnosed GI parasitic infection within 3 months prior to screening, Note: Patients must have recovered adequately from the toxicity and/or complications from the treatment prior to starting study intervention, 21. Active inflammatory intestinal disease (Crohn disease, Hemorrhagic recto-colitis, coeliac disease) or any serious chronic intestinal disease with uncontrolled diarrhea, or other inflammatory disease requiring anti-inflammatory medications (according to exclusion criteria n°8), Exclusion criteria related to chemotherapy 22. Active or chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and/or human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV 1/2 antibodies). Participants are eligible if they: * Have controlled HCV load defined as undetectable hepatitis C RNA by polymerase chain reaction either spontaneously or in response to a successful prior course of anti-hepatitis C therapy, * Have received HBV vaccination with only anti-HBs positivity and no clinical signs of hepatitis, * Are HBV surface antigen (HBsAg)- and anti- Hepatitis B core antibody (HBc)+ (i.e., those who have cleared HBV after infection), * Are HBsAg+ with chronic HBV infection (lasting 6 months or longer) and meet conditions below: * HBV DNA viral load \<100 IU/mL, * Have normal transaminase values, or, if liver metastases are present, abnormal transaminases, with a result of AST/ALT \<3 × ULN, which are not attributable to HBV infection, * Start or maintain antiviral treatment if clinically indicated as per the investigator, 23. Any (attenuated) live vaccine use within 28 days (4 weeks) prior to randomization, while in the study; live vaccines include, but are not limited to, the following: yellow fever, varicella, shingles, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis, rotavirus, influenza, 24. Ongoing or concomitant use of the antiviral drug sorivudine or its chemically related analogs, such as brivudine, 25. Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency (DPD; uracilemia dosage \>16 ng/ml), Uracilemia dosing results must be available before inclusion, 26. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with evaluation of the investigational product or interpretation of the patient's safety or study results, 27. Known peripheral sensory neuropathy with functional impairment according exclusion criteria n°9) prior to first treatment, according to the Summary of product characteristics (SmPC) of oxaliplatin, 28. Known potentially serious infection, according to the SmPC of 5-FU 29. Has clinically significant active heart disease or myocardial infarction within 6 months given the cardiotoxicity of 5-FU, according to the SmPC of 5-FU, 30. Known history of hypersensitivity to 5-FU, oxaliplatin, or leucovorin, or to any of their excipients, according to the SmPCs of these products. Exclusion criteria related to geographical, social, and legal issues 31. Impossibility of submitting to the medical follow-up of the study for geographical, social, or psychiatric illness, 32. Patient under a legal protection regime (guardianship, curatorship, judicial safeguard) or administrative decision or incapable of giving his/her consent.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Nivolumab

Nivolumab 240 mg IV; every 2 weeks

DRUG

FOLFOX regimen

Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m², leucovorin 400 mg/m², bolus of 5-FU 400 mg/m², continuous 5-FU 2400/m² in 46 hours; every 2 weeks

BIOLOGICAL

EXL01

Orally 1 capsule/day, starting on day 1 of each FOLFOX/nivolumab treatment.

Locations (20)

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.

Institut de Cancerologie de L'Ouest Paul Papin
Angers, France
Clinique Sainte Catherine
Avignon, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Jean Minjoz
Besançon, France
Institut Bergonie
Bordeaux, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Morvan
Brest, France
Centre Francois Baclesse
Caen, France
Centre Hospitalier de Cholet
Cholet, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Clermont Ferrand - Site Estaing
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Centre Hospitalier Henri Mondor
Créteil, France
Centre Georges Francois Leclerc
Dijon, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes - Site Nord - Hopital Michallon
La Tronche, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille
Lille, France
Hopital Leon Berard
Lyon, France
Hopital Prive Jean Mermoz
Lyon, France
Hopital La Timone
Marseille, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier
Montpellier, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Nantes - Hopital Hotel Dieu
Nantes, France
Centre Antoine Lacassagne
Nice, France
Centre Hospitalier Cochin
Paris, France
Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon
Paris, France

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06253611), the sponsor (GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group), 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 NCT06253611 clinical trial studying?

This is a randomized non-comparative, multicenter phase II study in patients with PD-L1 PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥5 advanced gastric cancer to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nivolumab and FOLFOX in combination with EXL01 as first-line treatment. After signing the informed consent form, and upon confirmation of the patient's eligibility, patients will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to either the nivolumab and FOLFOX plus EXL01 arm (experimental) or the nivolumab and FOLFOX arm (control). In both arms, treatment will be given until PD, unacceptable toxicity or for a maximum of 24 … The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06253611?

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 NCT06253611?

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 NCT06253611. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06253611. 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.