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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Zanzalintinib Combined With Eribulin in Advanced Liposarcoma and Leiomyosarcoma

A Phase I Trial of Zanzalintinib Combined With Eribulin in Advanced Liposarcoma and Leiomyosarcoma

Zanzalintinib Combined With Eribulin in Advanced Liposarcoma and Leiomyosarcoma (NCT06957431) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Advanced Leiomyosarcoma and Adipocytic Sarcoma, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine. 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 investigators hypothesize that the combination of eribulin and zanzalintinib will be tolerable and lead to improved progression-free survival (PFS) as compared to eribulin alone based on historical data.

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 Advanced Leiomyosarcoma, 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 18 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: - Pathologically proven diagnosis of unresectable or metastatic leiomyosarcoma or adipocytic sarcoma. - Progressed on at least 1 line of prior therapy and have received no more than 4 lines of prior therapy. - tumors that can be measured on scans 1.1. - At least 18 years of age. - ECOG performance status ≤ 1 - Adequate bone marrow and organ function within 14 days before first dose of study treatment as defined below: - Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5 K/cumm without granulocyte colony-stimulating factor support within 2 weeks of collection - platelet count at least 100 K/cumm without transfusion within 2 weeks of collection - blood count (hemoglobin) at least 9.0 g/dL without transfusion within 2 weeks of collection - INR ≤ 1.5 x ULN and aPTT ≤ 1.2 x ULN; for subjects on Factor Xa inhibitors, this criterion does not apply. - Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x IULN (for subjects with Gilbert's disease, ≤ 3.0 x IULN) - AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT)/alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 3.0 x IULN (for subjects with documented bone metastasis, ALP ≤ 5.0 x IULN) - Serum albumin ≥ 2.8 g/dL - Serum creatine ≤ 1.5 x IULN or calculated kidney function (creatinine clearance) at least 40 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault - UPCR ≤ 1 mg/mg (≤ 113.2 mg/mmol) creatinine - Recovery to baseline or ≤ grade 1 from AEs, including immune-related AEs related to any prior treatments, unless AEs are clinically nonsignificant and/or stable on supportive therapy (e.g., physiological replacement of corticosteroid). Low-grade or controlled toxicities such as alopecia, ≤ grade 2 hypomagnesemia, ≤ grade 2 neuropathy are 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: * Pathologically proven diagnosis of unresectable or metastatic leiomyosarcoma or adipocytic sarcoma. * Progressed on at least 1 line of prior therapy and have received no more than 4 lines of prior therapy. * Measurable disease per RECIST 1.1. * At least 18 years of age. * ECOG performance status ≤ 1 * Adequate bone marrow and organ function within 14 days before first dose of study treatment as defined below: * Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5 K/cumm without granulocyte colony-stimulating factor support within 2 weeks of collection * Platelets ≥ 100 K/cumm without transfusion within 2 weeks of collection * Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL without transfusion within 2 weeks of collection * INR ≤ 1.5 x ULN and aPTT ≤ 1.2 x ULN; for subjects on Factor Xa inhibitors, this criterion does not apply. * Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x IULN (for subjects with Gilbert's disease, ≤ 3.0 x IULN) * AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT)/alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 3.0 x IULN (for subjects with documented bone metastasis, ALP ≤ 5.0 x IULN) * Serum albumin ≥ 2.8 g/dL * Serum creatine ≤ 1.5 x IULN or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 40 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault * UPCR ≤ 1 mg/mg (≤ 113.2 mg/mmol) creatinine * Recovery to baseline or ≤ grade 1 from AEs, including immune-related AEs related to any prior treatments, unless AEs are clinically nonsignificant and/or stable on supportive therapy (e.g., physiological replacement of corticosteroid). Low-grade or controlled toxicities such as alopecia, ≤ grade 2 hypomagnesemia, ≤ grade 2 neuropathy are permitted. * The effects of zanzalintinib on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason, women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 186 days after last dose of zanzalintinib (for women) or 96 days after last dose of zanzalintinib (for men). Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study or should a man suspect he has fathered a child, s/he must inform her treating physician immediately. * Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document. Legally authorized representatives may sign and give informed consent on behalf of study participants. Exclusion Criteria: * Pure well-differentiated liposarcoma or low grade leiomyosarcoma. * Prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history has the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen. Patients with prior or concurrent malignancy that does NOT meet that definition are eligible for this trial. * Prior treatment with zanzalintinib. * Receipt of any type of small molecule kinase inhibitor (including investigational kinase inhibitor) within 2 weeks before first dose of study treatment. * Receipt of any type of cytotoxic, biologic, or other systemic anticancer therapy (including investigational) within 4 weeks before first dose of study treatment. * Radiation therapy for bone metastasis within 2 weeks before first dose of study treatment; any other radiation therapy within 4 weeks before first dose of study treatment. Systemic treatment with radionuclides within 6 weeks before first dose of study treatment. Subjects with clinically relevant ongoing complications from prior radiation therapy are not eligible. * Currently receiving any other investigational agents. * Patients with untreated brain metastases. Patients with treated brain metastases are allowed if post-treatment brain-imaging after CNS-directed therapy shows no evidence of progression and disease is stable for at least 4 weeks before first dose of study treatment. * Note: eligible subjects must be neurologically asymptomatic and without corticosteroid treatment at the time of enrollment. * Note: base of skull lesions without definitive evidence of dural or brain parenchymal involvement are allowed. * A history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to zanzalintinib or eribulin or other agents used in the study. * Concomitant anticoagulation with warfarin or other vitamin-K antagonists, direct thrombin inhibitors, or antiplatelet agents (e.g. clopidogrel). Allowed anticoagulants are the following: * Prophylactic use of low-dose aspirin for cardio-protection (per local applicable guidelines) and low-dose low molecular weight heparins (LMWH). * Therapeutic doses of LMWH or anticoagulation with direct factor Xa inhibitors rivaroxaban, edoxaban, or apixaban in subjects without known brain metastases who are on a stable dose of the anticoagulant for at least 1 week before first dose of study treatment without clinically significant hemorrhagic complications from the anticoagulation regimen. * Note: subjects must have discontinued oral anticoagulants within 3 days or 5 half-lives prior to first dose of study treatment, whichever is longer. * Any complementary medications (e.g. herbal supplements or traditional Chinese medicines) to treat the disease under study within 2 weeks before first dose of study treatment. * Uncontrolled, significant intercurrent or recent illness including, but not limited to: * Unstable or deteriorating cardiovascular disorders: * Congestive heart failure NYHA Class 3 or 4, or Class 2 or higher unstable angina pectoris, new-onset angina, serious cardiac arrhythmias (e.g. ventricular flutter, ventricular fibrillation, Torsades de pointes). * Uncontrolled hypertension defined as sustained blood pressure \> 140 mmHg systolic or \> 90 mmHg diastolic despite optimal antihypertensive treatment. * Stroke (including transient ischemic attack), myocardial infarction, or other clinically significant arterial thrombotic and/or ischemic event within 6 months before first dose of study treatment. * Pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis or prior clinically significant venous events within 3 months before first dose of study treatment. * Note: Subjects with a diagnosis of DVT within 6 months are allowed if asymptomatic and stable at screening and are on a stable dose of the anticoagulant for at least 1 week before first dose of study treatment without clinically significant hemorrhagic complications from the anticoagulation regimen. * Note: Subjects who don't require prior anticoagulation therapy may be eligible but must be discussed and approved by the PI. * Prior history of myocarditis. * Gastrointestinal disorders, including those associated with a high risk of perforation or fistula formation: * Tumors invading the GI tract from external viscera * Active peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, symptomatic cholangitis or appendicitis, or acute pancreatitis * Acute obstruction of the bowel, gastric outlet, or pancreatic or biliary duct within 6 months before first dose unless cause of obstruction is definitively managed and subject is asymptomatic. * Abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, bowel obstruction, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months before first dose. * Note: complete healing of an intra-abdominal abscess must be confirmed before first dose of study treatment. * Known gastric or esophageal varices. * Ascites, pleural effusion, or pericardial fluid requiring drainage in last 4 weeks. * Clinically significant hematuria, hematemesis, or hemoptysis of \> 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of red blood, or other history of significant bleeding (e.g. pulmonary hemorrhage) within 12 weeks before first dose of study treatment. * Symptomatic cavitating pulmonary lesion(s) or endobronchial disease (asymptomatic or radiated lesions allowed). * Lesions invading major blood vessel including, but not limited to, inferior vena cava, pulmonary artery, or aorta. * Note: subjects with intravascular tumor extension (e.g. tumor thrombus in renal vein on inferior vena cava) may be eligible following PI approval. * Other clinically significant disorders that would preclude safe study participation. * Active infection requiring systemic treatment. * Note: prophylactic antimicrobial treatments (antibiotics, antimycotics, antivirals) are allowed. * Known infection with acute or chronic hepatitis B or C, known HIV or AIDS-related illness except for subjects meeting all of the following criteria: * On stable anti-retroviral therapy * CD4+ T cell count ≥ 200/μL * Undetectable viral load. * Note: HIV testing will be performed at screening if and as required by local regulation. * Note: to be eligible, participants taking strong or moderate CYP inhibitors (e.g. zidovudine, ritonavir, cobicistat, didanosine) or strong or moderate CYP3 inducers (efavirenz) must change to a different regimen not including these drugs 7 days prior to initiation of study treatment. Anti-retroviral therapies must have been received for at least 4 weeks prior to the first dose. * Note: CD4+ T cell counts and viral load are monitored per standard of care by the local health provider. * Serious non-healing wound/ulcer/bone fracture. * Note: non-healing wounds or ulcers are permitted if due to tumor-associated skin lesions. * Malabsorption syndrome. * Pharmacologically uncompensated, symptomatic hypothyroidism. * Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C). * Requirement for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. * History of solid organ or allogeneic stem cell transplant. * Major surgery (e.g. GI surgery, removal or biopsy of brain metastasis) within 8 weeks prior to first dose of study treatment. Prior laparoscopic surgeries (e.g. nephrectomy) within 4 weeks prior to first dose of study treatment. Minor surgery (e.g. simple excision, tooth extraction) within 5 days before first dose of study treatment. Complete wound healing from major or minor surgery must have occurred at least prior to first dose of study treatment. * Note: fresh tumor biopsies should be performed at least 5 days before the first dose of study treatment. Subjects with clinically relevant ongoing complications from prior surgical procedures, including biopsies, are not eligible. * Corrected QT interval calculated by the Fridericia formula (QTcF) \> 480 ms within 14 days per ECG before first dose of study treatment. * Note: triplicate ECG evaluations will be performed and the average of these 3 consecutive results for QTcF will be used to determine eligibility. * History of psychiatric illness likely to interfere with ability to comply with protocol requirements or give informed consent. * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 14 days of study entry. * Inability to swallow tablets or ingest a suspension either orally or by a NG or PEG tube. * Other conditions which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the patient or the patient's ability to complete the study.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Zanzalintinib

Supplied by Exelixis, Inc.

DRUG

Eribulin

1.1 mg/m\^2 dose.

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.

Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06957431), the sponsor (Washington University School of Medicine), 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 NCT06957431 clinical trial studying?

The investigators hypothesize that the combination of eribulin and zanzalintinib will be tolerable and lead to improved progression-free survival (PFS) as compared to eribulin alone based on historical data. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06957431?

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 NCT06957431?

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 NCT06957431. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06957431. 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.