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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Sintilimab Plus FOLFIRI as Salvage Therapy for Patients With Advanced Gastric Cancer

Sintilimab Plus FOLFIRI as Salvage Therapy for Patients With Advanced Gastric Cancer: a Prospective Single-arm Phase II Study

Sintilimab Plus FOLFIRI as Salvage Therapy for Patients With Advanced Gastric Cancer (NCT06365008) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Unresectable/Metastatic Gastric Cancer, sponsored by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University. 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 combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors and platinum containing dual drugs are more used as a first-line therapeutic approach for patients diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer for its superior efficacy. However, there are no standard recommendations for subsequent treatment after progression on first-line therapy. Here, the investigators conduct this open-label, monocenter, single arm phase II study to evaluate whether sintilimab in combination with irinotecan, leucovorin folinate and fluorouracil can be the salvage therapy for patients diagnosed with unresectable or metastatic gastric cancer progression on first-line therapy. Patients participated in this study will receive sintilimab 3mg/kg for patients with body weight\<60kg or 200mg for patients with body weight ≥ 60kg, plus irinotecan 180mg/m2 intravenous infusion, leucovorin folinate 400mg/m2 intravenous infusion and fluorouracil 400mg/m2 intravenous injection followed by 2400mg/m2 intravenous infusion for 48 hours, repeated every two weeks. The primary endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS). The investigators estimated that 40 patients were necessary. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, objective response rate, disease control rate and safety for unresectable or metastatic gastric cancer.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Unresectable/Metastatic 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.

With a target enrollment of 40 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. Metastatic or locally advanced, unresectable gastric adenocarcinoma confirmed by histology or cytology 2. Progression or toxicity intolerance of first-line treatment 3. Age 18-75 years old 4. ECOG score 0-2 5. Estimated expected to live at least 12 weeks 6. Adequate organ and bone marrow function, as follows: blood count (hemoglobin) at least 8g/dl, neutrophil absolute count ≥1000/μL, platelet count at least 75,000 /μL,Total bilirubin ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN), alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase (AST (SGOT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT (SGPT)) ≤2.5 x ULN (if liver metastasis is present, ≤5 x ULN), Serum albumin≥2.8g/dl, Serum creatinine ≤1.5 x ULN or calculated creatinine clearance \>50mL/min (calculated according to Cockcroft Gault formula) 7. International Normalized Ratio (INR) or activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) \<1.5 x ULN (thromboembolic event must be ruled out if D-dimer is abnormal) 8. Negative pregnancy test not more than 7 days before enrollment,Pregnancy tests can only be omitted in women who do not have any reproductive potential (e.g., postmenopausal women, i.e. amenorrhea ≥2 years or prior hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy). Fertile women and men must consent to the use of appropriate contraception at the time of enrollment and during study participation for at least 3 months after the last treatment 9. Have sufficient understanding ability and be willing to sign written willing to sign a consent form Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Pregnant and lactating women 2. The patient has experienced hyperprogression and immunotherapy related grade 3 or above adverse reactions during previous immunotherapy ...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. Metastatic or locally advanced, unresectable gastric adenocarcinoma confirmed by histology or cytology 2. Progression or toxicity intolerance of first-line treatment 3. Age 18-75 years old 4. ECOG score 0-2 5. Estimated life expectancy of at least 12 weeks 6. Adequate organ and bone marrow function, as follows: Hemoglobin ≥8g/dl, neutrophil absolute count ≥1000/μL, platelets ≥ 75,000 /μL,Total bilirubin ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN), alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase (AST (SGOT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT (SGPT)) ≤2.5 x ULN (if liver metastasis is present, ≤5 x ULN), Serum albumin≥2.8g/dl, Serum creatinine ≤1.5 x ULN or calculated creatinine clearance \>50mL/min (calculated according to Cockcroft Gault formula) 7. International Normalized Ratio (INR) or activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) \<1.5 x ULN (thromboembolic event must be ruled out if D-dimer is abnormal) 8. Negative pregnancy test not more than 7 days before enrollment,Pregnancy tests can only be omitted in women who do not have any reproductive potential (e.g., postmenopausal women, i.e. amenorrhea ≥2 years or prior hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy). Fertile women and men must consent to the use of appropriate contraception at the time of enrollment and during study participation for at least 3 months after the last treatment 9. Have sufficient understanding ability and be willing to sign written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant and lactating women 2. The patient has experienced hyperprogression and immunotherapy related grade 3 or above adverse reactions during previous immunotherapy 3. Received antitumor chemotherapy or biotherapy within 28 days prior to the first use of the investigational drug, the total area of previous bone marrow radiation therapy exceeds 30%; the exception is that if it is not the target lesion, palliative radiotherapy is allowed, and the radiotherapy area must be less than 25% of the bone marrow area 4. Suffering from other malignant tumors within the past 5 years or simultaneously 5. Suffering from severe neurological and psychiatric disorders 6. Patients with uncontrolled or symptomatic brain metastases 7. Patients with active autoimmune diseases 8. Immunosuppressive or systemic hormone therapy for immunosuppressive purposes (dose \>10mg/ day prednisone or other therapeutic hormone) within 14 days prior to initiation of study therapy 9. Allergies to investigational drugs or excipients 10. Hypertension that cannot be controlled by antihypertensive drugs, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia (QTcF prolongation,\>450ms in males and\>470ms in females) 11. Severe infection in the 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, including but not limited to hospitalization for complications of infection, bacteremia, or severe pneumoniaOral or intravenous administration of therapeutic antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment (patients receiving prophylactic antibiotics, for example, to prevent urinary tract infections or exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are eligible for study participation) 12. Patients with congenital or acquired immune deficiency (such as HIV infection) 13. Have received live attenuated vaccines within 28 days prior to initiation of study treatment, or are expected to require such vaccines during sintilimab treatment or within 60 days after the last administration of sintilimab

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Sintilimab+irinotecan+leucovorin folinate+fluorouracil

sintilimab 3mg/kg for patients with body weight\<60kg or 200mg for patients with body weight ≥ 60kg, plus irinotecan 180mg/m2 intravenous infusion, leucovorin folinate 400mg/m2 intravenous infusion and fluorouracil 400mg/m2 intravenous injection followed by 2400mg/m2 intravenous infusion for 48 hours, repeated every two weeks.

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.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital,Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06365008), the sponsor (Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University), 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 NCT06365008 clinical trial studying?

The combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors and platinum containing dual drugs are more used as a first-line therapeutic approach for patients diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer for its superior efficacy. However, there are no standard recommendations for subsequent treatment after progression on first-line therapy. Here, the investigators conduct this open-label, monocenter, single arm phase II study to evaluate whether sintilimab in combination with irinotecan, leucovorin folinate and fluorouracil can be the salvage therapy for patients diagnosed with unresectable or metastatic gastr… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06365008?

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 NCT06365008?

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 NCT06365008. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06365008. 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.