Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
Synergistic Effects of PD-1 Antibody and Chemotherapy/Targeted Therapy Followed by Surgery-centric Local Treatment in Patients With Limited-metastatic Gastric Cancer
Synergistic Effects of PD-1 Antibody and Chemotherapy/Targeted Therapy Followed by Surgery-centric Local Treatment in Patients With Limited-metastatic Gastric or Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma (ROSETTE Trial): an Open-label, Single-center, Randomized Phase 2 Trial
Synergistic Effects of PD-1 Antibody and Chemotherapy/Targeted Therapy Followed by Surgery-centric Local Treatment in Patients With Limited-metastatic Gastric Cancer (NCT06468280) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Gastric Cancer and GastroEsophageal Cancer, sponsored by Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.
About This Trial
ROSETTE trial is an open-label, randomized phase II study designed to investigate treatment strategies for patients with limited metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Eligible patients are randomized to receive either systemic treatment followed by surgeon-led local treatment, or systemic treatment alone. Systemic treatment combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy, with or without targeted therapy, while the surgeon-led local treatment utilizes a surgery-centric, multi-modality approach involving resection of both primary and metastatic tumors where feasible. For unresected or unresectable metastatic lesions, alternative local therapies are provided. The primary endpoint is the 1-year event-free survival (EFS) rate. Secondary endpoints include objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), extended EFS, overall survival (OS), pathologic complete response rate (pCR), major pathologic response rate (MPR), and R0 resection rate.
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 84 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)
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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Treatments Being Tested
Local treatment (Surgical)
Radical gastrectomy with standard D2 lymphadenectomy will be performed, along with radical surgery for resectable metastatic lesions.
PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody
PD-1 monoclonal antibody will be administered at a dosage of 200 mg via intravenous infusion (or according to the prescribing information of specific drug), once every cycle, each cycle spanning three weeks. The specific PD-1 antibody used will be determined by the investigators based on clinical considerations. Potential options include Sintilimab, Tislelizumab, or other approved PD-1 antibody products indicated for the treatment of metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
XELOX/SOX Chemotherapy Regimen
Oxaliplatin: 130 mg/m² administered via a 3-hour intravenous infusion on D1 of each 3-week cycle. Capecitabine: 1000 mg/m² taken orally twice daily. The first dose is administered on the evening of D1, and the last dose on the morning of D15, consisting of 2 weeks of treatment and a 1-week break in each 3-week cycle. S-1: 40 mg/m² taken orally twice daily. The first dose is administered on the evening of D1, and the last dose on the morning of D15, consisting of 2 weeks of treatment and a 1-week break in each 3-week cycle. During the maintainance phase, only capecitabine/S-1 will be administered.
Local Treatment (Non-surgical)
Additional local treatment for unresected metastatic lesions during phase 2 systemic therapy is permitted, including: * Bone metastasis, distant lymph nodes, adrenal metastasis: Radiation therapy. * Lung and liver metastasis: Radiofrequency ablation, interventional embolization, or radiation therapy. * Peritoneal metastasis: Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). * Other metastatic lesions: Non-surgical treatment options discussed by the multidisciplinary team.
Trastuzumab
For HER2-positive patients, the dosing regimen for the addition of trastuzumab is as follows: During the combination phase with XELOX/SOX chemotherapy: 8 mg/kg administered as an intravenous infusion on D1. During the maintenance phase with capecitabine/S-1: 6 mg/kg administered as an intravenous infusion on D1. This is repeated once every 3 weeks.
Zolbetuximab
For patients with Claudin18.2-positive expression (IHC 2-3+ in ≥75% of tumor cells), Zolbetuximab may be added with the following dosing regimen: First cycle: 800 mg/m² administered as an intravenous infusion on D1. Subsequent cycles: 600 mg/m² administered as an intravenous infusion on D1. This is repeated once every 3 weeks.
Locations (2)
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.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial
Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06468280), the sponsor (Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital), 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 NCT06468280 clinical trial studying?
ROSETTE trial is an open-label, randomized phase II study designed to investigate treatment strategies for patients with limited metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Eligible patients are randomized to receive either systemic treatment followed by surgeon-led local treatment, or systemic treatment alone. Systemic treatment combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy, with or without targeted therapy, while the surgeon-led local treatment utilizes a surgery-centric, multi-modality approach involving resection of both primary and metastatic tumors where feasible. For unresected or… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.
Who can participate in NCT06468280?
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 NCT06468280?
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.
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Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.