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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

First-line Treatment With RC48 Plus Sintilimab and S-1 in Advanced Gastric Cancer (RCTS2)

A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter Trial Comparing Disitamab Vedotin Plus Sintilimab and S-1 With Trastuzumab Plus Chemotherapy ± Sintilimab for First-Line Treatment of HER2-Positive Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma (RCTS2)

First-line Treatment With RC48 Plus Sintilimab and S-1 in Advanced Gastric Cancer (RCTS2) (NCT06730373) is a Phase 2 interventional studying HER2-positive Gastric Cancer and Metastatic Gastric Cancer, sponsored by Qilu Hospital of Shandong 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

This is a Phase II, randomized, multicenter, open-label clinical trial designed to compare Disitamab Vedotin plus Sintilimab and S-1 with Trastuzumab plus chemotherapy ± Sintilimab for first-line treatment of HER2-Positive advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against HER2-positive 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 110 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused HER2-positive 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. Aged18-75 years, gender is not limited; 2. Pathologically confirmed locally advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma that is inoperable or has distant metastasis; 3. HER2-Positive (IHC3+or IHC2+/FISH+) ; 4. Has at least 1 measurable lesion as determined by RECIST 1.1; 5. There is no systematic treatment in the past, or the patient has received neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy, but the disease progresses or relapses more than 6 months after the end of treatment; 6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1; 7. your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests; 8. The life expectancy is at least 3 months; Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Allergy to any trial drug and its excipients, or serious allergy history, or contraindication of the trial drug; 2. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events that are not well controlled; 3. Has received systematic treatment with Chinese patent medicine or immunomodulatory drugs (including thymosin, interferon, interleukin, except for local use for ascites control) before the first administration within 2 weeks. 4. Have a history of interstitial lung disease, non-infectious pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, acute lung disease, or systemic disease with poor control (including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, etc.); 5. Have a history of active immune deficiency or autoimmune conditions (where your immune system attacks your own body)s, including HIV positive test, or have other acquired or congenital immune deficiency diseases, or have a history of organ transplantation or autoimmune conditions (where your immune system attacks your own body)s; ...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. Aged18-75 years, gender is not limited; 2. Pathologically confirmed locally advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma that is inoperable or has distant metastasis; 3. HER2-Positive (IHC3+or IHC2+/FISH+) ; 4. Has at least 1 measurable lesion as determined by RECIST 1.1; 5. There is no systematic treatment in the past, or the patient has received neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy, but the disease progresses or relapses more than 6 months after the end of treatment; 6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1; 7. Adequate organ function; 8. The life expectancy is at least 3 months; Exclusion Criteria: 1. Allergy to any trial drug and its excipients, or serious allergy history, or contraindication of the trial drug; 2. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events that are not well controlled; 3. Has received systematic treatment with Chinese patent medicine or immunomodulatory drugs (including thymosin, interferon, interleukin, except for local use for ascites control) before the first administration within 2 weeks. 4. Have a history of interstitial lung disease, non-infectious pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, acute lung disease, or systemic disease with poor control (including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, etc.); 5. Have a history of active immune deficiency or autoimmune diseases, including HIV positive test, or have other acquired or congenital immune deficiency diseases, or have a history of organ transplantation or autoimmune diseases; 6. Severe chronic or active infection requires systemic antibacterial, antifungal or antiviral treatment, including tuberculosis infection.Have a history of active tuberculosis infection ≥ 1 year before recruitment should also be excluded, unless proved has been completed appropriate treatment; 7. Brain metastasis or leptomeningeal metastasis; 8. Clinically significant pleural effusion, pericardial effusion or ascites should be drained for many times within 2 weeks before the first administration of the trial drug; 9. Has a second clinically detectable primary malignant tumor at the time of recruitment, or there were other malignant tumors in the past 5 years (except for fully treated skin basal cell carcinoma or cervical carcinoma in situ); 10. Any major surgery was performed ≤ 28 days before the first trial drug administration; 11. History of allogeneic stem cell transplantation or organ transplantation;

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Disitamab Vedotin

2.5 mg/kg IV every 3 weeks

DRUG

Sintilimab

200 mg IV every 3 weeks

DRUG

S-1

40-60 mg BID for 14 days, every 3 weeks

DRUG

Trastuzumab

First load dose is 8.0mg/kg , then 6.0 mg/kg IV every 3 weeks

DRUG

Oxaliplatin

130 mg/m2 Q3W

DRUG

Capecitabine

1000 mg/m² Q3W

DRUG

5-FU

800 mg/m²

DRUG

Cisplatin

80 mg/m²

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.

The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Binzhou Medical University Hospital
Binzhou, Shandong, China
Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital
Dongying, Shandong, China
Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
Jinan, Shandong, China
Shandong Provincial Third Hospital
Jinan, Shandong, China
Shandong Univerisity Qilu Hospital
Jinan, Shandong, China
Jinan Third People's Hospital
Jinan, Shandong, China
Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical College
Jining, Shandong, China
Liaocheng People's Hospital
Liaocheng, Shandong, China
Linyi Cancer Hospital
Linyi, Shandong, China
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University(Qingdao)
Qingdao, Shandong, China
The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Qingdao, Shandong, China
Taian City Central Hospital
Taian, Shandong, China
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University
Taian, Shandong, China
Tengzhou Central People's Hospital
Tengzhou, Shandong, China
Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Weifang, Shandong, China
Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital
Yantai, Shandong, China
Yantaishan Hospital
Yantai, Shandong, China
Zibo Central Hospital
Zibo, Shandong, China
Zibo First People's Hospital
Zibo, Shandong, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06730373), the sponsor (Qilu Hospital of Shandong 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 NCT06730373 clinical trial studying?

This is a Phase II, randomized, multicenter, open-label clinical trial designed to compare Disitamab Vedotin plus Sintilimab and S-1 with Trastuzumab plus chemotherapy ± Sintilimab for first-line treatment of HER2-Positive advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06730373?

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 NCT06730373?

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 NCT06730373. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06730373. 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.