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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Combination Therapy of Irpagratinib, Atezolizumab, and Bevacizumab in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

A PHASE 2, OPEN-LABEL STUDY OF IRPAGRATINIB IN COMBINATION WITH ATEZOLIZUMAB AND BEVACIZUMAB IN PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED OR UNRESECTABLE HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA (IAPETUS)

A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Combination Therapy of Irpagratinib, Atezolizumab, and Bevacizumab in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma (NCT07010497) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Carcinoma, Hepatocellular, sponsored by Asan Medical Center. 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 2, open-label study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of Irpagratinib in combination with Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab in patients with advanced or unresectable HCC harboring FGF19 overexpression. This study composes two parts, a Safety Run-in part to evaluate safety and establish the dose of Irpagratinib for the triple combination, and an Expansion part to evaluate the preliminary efficacy and safety using Simon's two-stage design.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Carcinoma, Hepatocellular 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 33 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.Patient should understand, sign, and date the written voluntary willing to sign a consent form form prior to any protocol-specific procedures performed. Patient should be able and willing to comply with study visits and procedures as per protocol. - 2.Male or female, aged ≥19 at the time of signing inform consent form. - 3.Patients must have histological or cytological confirmed advanced or unresectable HCC not amenable to curative surgical or loco-regional therapies. And patients must satisfy: 1. Provide archived tissue sample for FGF19 overexpression detection.For Safety-Run in and Expansion: the result of FGF19 overexpression lab testing must be positive as defined. Only tissue from primary lesion of liver is eligible. 2. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B or C and Child-Pugh score 5\~6 without hepatic encephalopathy, no clinically apparent ascites or require medical intervention. 3. Have at least 1 target lesion (per RECIST v1.1). Patients who received prior local therapy (e.g., radiofrequency ablation, percutaneous injection, cryoablation, high-intensity focused ultrasound, transarterial (chemo) embolization, etc.) are eligible provided the target lesion(s) have not been previously treated with local therapy or the target lesion(s) within the field of local therapy have subsequently progressed per RECIST v1.1. - 4.ECOG performance status score 0-1 - 5.Life expectancy ≥ 3 months ...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.Patient should understand, sign, and date the written voluntary informed consent form prior to any protocol-specific procedures performed. Patient should be able and willing to comply with study visits and procedures as per protocol. * 2.Male or female, aged ≥19 at the time of signing inform consent form. * 3.Patients must have histological or cytological confirmed advanced or unresectable HCC not amenable to curative surgical or loco-regional therapies. And patients must satisfy: 1. Provide archived tissue sample for FGF19 overexpression detection.For Safety-Run in and Expansion: the result of FGF19 overexpression lab testing must be positive as defined. Only tissue from primary lesion of liver is eligible. 2. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B or C and Child-Pugh score 5\~6 without hepatic encephalopathy, no clinically apparent ascites or require medical intervention. 3. Have at least 1 target lesion (per RECIST v1.1). Patients who received prior local therapy (e.g., radiofrequency ablation, percutaneous injection, cryoablation, high-intensity focused ultrasound, transarterial (chemo) embolization, etc.) are eligible provided the target lesion(s) have not been previously treated with local therapy or the target lesion(s) within the field of local therapy have subsequently progressed per RECIST v1.1. * 4.ECOG performance status score 0-1 * 5.Life expectancy ≥ 3 months * 6.Adequate organ and hematologic function as indicated by the following screening assessments performed within 14 days prior to the first administration (without blood transfusion, or medication with stimulation factors or thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs) within 14 days before blood sample collection):a) Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.0×109/Lb) Platelet count (PLT) ≥75×109/Lc) Hemoglobin (Hb) ≥85g/L (8.5g/dL)d) Total bilirubin (TBIL) ≤3×ULNe) Aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 5 ×ULNf) Serum creatinine (Cr) ≤1.5×ULN or creatinine clearance (Crcl) ≥50 mL/min based on Cockcroft-Gault formulag) For patients not receiving therapeutic anticoagulation: International Normalized Ratio (INR) and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) ≤2×ULN.h) Urinalysis for proteinuria \<2+ (patients discovered to have ≥2+ proteinuria on urinalysis at baseline should undergo a 24-hour urine collection and must demonstrate \<1g of protein in 24 hours) * 7.Non-surgically sterilized male or female patients of childbearing potential must agree to use effective methods of birth control during the study and for up to 6 months after the last dose of study drug. Non-surgically sterilized female patients of childbearing potential must in non-lactation period and have a negative β-HCG test result within 14 days before first administration. Exclusion Criteria: Prior/Concomitant Therapy * 1\. Has received any systemic chemotherapy, including anti-VEGF therapy, or any systemic investigational anticancer agents for advanced/unresectable HCC. Patient who has received one cycle of Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab is eligible for this trial. * 2\. Has received prior therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors or immune stimulatory agents (eg, anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1/2, anti-CTLA-4, anti-TIGIT, OX-40, or CD137). Patients has received one cycle of Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab is eligible for this trial. * 3\. Previous treatment with FGFR inhibitors including selective FGFR4 or pan-FGFR inhibitors. * 4\. Has received locoregional therapy to liver (transcatheter chemoembolization, transcatheter embolization, hepatic arterial infusion, radiation, radioembolization, or ablation) within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention. * 5\. Previous anti-cancer therapy prior to initiation of study treatment: major surgery (except palliative therapy), radiotherapy (bone-marrow exposure \>30%), loco-regional treatment \<4 weeks; endocrine therapy with anti-tumor indications for \< 2 weeks. * 6\. Prior toxicities from radiotherapy and other anti-cancer therapies that have not recovered to Grade ≤1 (CTCAE v5.0) except for which eligibility criteria allowed, alopecia, vitiligo, hormone replacement therapy controlled stable hypothyroidism, and Grade ≤2 neurotoxicity or toxicities related to prior one cycle of Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab that investigator believes don't affect patients and safety assessment. * 7\. Concomitant use of P-gp transporter inhibitors; as well as moderate or strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 (including grapefruit juice, grapefruit hybrids, pomegranates, starfruits, pomelos, Seville oranges or juice or products) within at least 14 days prior to the first dose of the study drug. * 8\. Treatment with systemic corticosteroids or other systemic immunosuppressive medications (including but not limited to prednisone, dexamethasone, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, thalidomide, and anti-tumor necrosis factor agents) within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, or anticipated requirement for systemic immunosuppressive medications during the trial (except for patients who received one-time, acute, low-dose prednisone \<7.5 mg/d or equivalent corticosteroids). * 9\. Vaccination with a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks of the first dose of study treatment and while on trial is prohibited except for administration of inactivate vaccines (e.g., COVID-19 vaccines, inactivated influenza vaccines). * 10\. Chronic daily treatment with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Occasional use of NSAIDS for the symptomatic relief of medical conditions such as headache or fever is allowed. * 11\. Active infection or unexplained fever \> 38.5℃ or last treatment with therapeutic oral or intravenous antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. Factors related to the disease * 12\. Known fibrolamellar carcinoma, sarcomatoid HCC or mixed hepatocellular cholangiocarcinoma. * 13\. Has a known active central nervous system (CNS) metastasis. * 14\. Metastatic disease that involves major airways or blood vessels, or centrally located mediastinal tumor masses (\<30 mm from the carina) of large volume. Patients with vascular invasion of the portal or hepatic veins may be enrolled. * 15\. Patients with refractory/uncontrolled ascites, pleural effusion or pericardial effusion requiring intervention within 2 weeks before administration of study treatment. * 16\. History of hepatic encephalopathy. * 17\. Liver tumor as a percentage of liver ≥ 50% as judged by the investigator. * 18\. Vp4 type portal vein tumor thrombus and beyond (such as inferior vena cava). * 19\. Untreated or incompletely treated esophageal and/or gastric varices with bleeding or high risk for bleeding or a prior bleeding event due to esophageal and/or gastric varices within 6 months prior to initiation of study treatment. * 20\. Core biopsy or other minor surgical procedure, excluding placement of a vascular access device, within 3 days prior to the first dose of Bevacizumab. * 21\. History of abdominal or tracheoesophageal fistula, gastrointestinal (GI) perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months prior to initiation of study treatment. Diagnostic Assessments * 22\. History of second primary malignancy other than HCC within 5 years prior to screening, except for malignancies with a negligible risk of metastasis or death, such as adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, non-melanoma skin carcinoma, localized prostate cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ, etc. * 23\. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the investigational drug product formulation or history of severe allergic anaphylactic reactions to chimeric or humanized antibodies or fusion proteins. Known hypersensitivity to Chinese hamster ovary cell products. * 24\. History of autoimmune disease, including but not limited to myasthenia gravis, myositis, autoimmune hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, vascular thrombosis associated with antiphospholipid syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, Sjögren's syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome, multiple sclerosis, vasculitis, or glomerulonephritis, etc. Patients with controlled Type 1 diabetes mellitus who are on an insulin regimen are eligible for the study. Patients with a history of autoimmune-related hypothyroidism who are on thyroid-replacement hormone are eligible for the study. Patients with eczema, psoriasis, lichen simplex chronicus, or vitiligo with dermatologic manifestations only (e.g., patients with psoriatic arthritis are excluded) that don't require systemic treatment are eligible for the study. For uncertain autoimmune disease, it could be discussed with the sponsor. * 25\. Prolongation of QTcF (\> 470 ms \[average of three ECGs\], QTc interval corrected by Frederica's formula, QTcF=QT/RR0.33) at screening, and other ECG abnormalities with clinical significance by the judge of the investigator and affect the patient's safety assessment. * 26\. Left ventricle ejection fraction\<50%. * 27\. Impaired cardiac function or clinically significant cardiac disease, including but not limit to any one of the following: New York Heart Association class III or IV congestive heart failure, unstable angina, or myocardial infarction within 6 months before administration of the study drug. Any cardiac arrhythmia requiring treatment or intervention. Uncontrolled hypertension (Systolic blood pressure≥150mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure≥100mmHg). * 28\. Significant vascular disease (e.g., aortic aneurysm requiring surgical repair or recent peripheral arterial thrombosis) within 6 months prior to initiation of study treatment. * 29\. Any serious acute or chronic infection requiring systemic anti-infective therapy (except for viral hepatitis, see exclusion criteria 31-33). * 30\. History of immunodeficiency, including HIV antibody serum test positive, or other acquired/congenital immunodeficiency disease, or active tuberculosis. * 31\. Patients with HBV infection should follow local clinical practice and anti-HBV therapy should be performed to ensure adequate viral suppression. HBV-DNA ≥2000 IU/mL (or equivalent copies/mL) obtained within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment. * 32\. Patients with HBV and HCV co-infection. If there is only a history of HCV infection, but HCV RNA (-), it is not regarded as HCV infection. * 33\. Patients with active HCV infection (HCV-RNA\>103 copies/mL or following local clinical practice) or require concomitant anti-HCV therapy during the study. * 34\. Any other clinically significant comorbidities, such as respiratory, metabolic, congenital, endocrine or central nervous system disease, or any other medical conditions, mental disturbances or social determinants, which in the judgment of the Investigator, could compromise compliance with the protocol, interfere with the interpretation of study results, or predispose the patient to safety risks. Other Exclusions * 35\. History of allogeneic stem cell transplantation or organ transplantation. * 36\. History of hemoptysis (≥2.5mL of bright red blood per episode) within 1 month prior to initiation of study treatment. * 37\. Evidence of bleeding diathesis or significant coagulopathy (in the absence of therapeutic anticoagulation). * 38\. Current or recent (within 10 days prior to study treatment start) use of aspirin (\>325 mg/day) or treatment with dipyramidole, ticlopidine, clopidogrel, and cilostazol. * 39\. Current or recent (within 10 days prior to study treatment start) use of full-dose oral or parenteral anti-coagulants or thrombolytic agents for therapeutic (as opposed to prophylactic) purpose. * 40\. Prophylactic anticoagulation for the patency of venous access devices is allowed provided the activity of the agent results in an INR\<1.5×ULN and APTT is within normal limits within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment. * 41\. For prophylactic use of anti-coagulants or thrombolytic therapies, local label approved dose levels may be used. * 42\. Serious, non-healing or dehiscing wound, active ulcer, or untreated bone fracture. * 43\. Inability to take oral medication or other factors significant preclude adequate absorption of oral medication, such as previously received total gastrectomy, residual gastric dysfunction after subtotal gastrectomy, short bowel syndrome after small bowel resection, active diarrhea or severe irritable bowel syndrome required drug treatment, etc.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

irpagratinib

Patients will receive oral administration of ABSK-011 capsules in a repetitive dosing regimen for a period of 21 consecutive days as a cycle, either once daily or twice daily, until the investigators make a comprehensive assessment of imaging examinations, laboratory data, and the clinical condition of the patients, and determine that there is intolerable toxicity or disease progression.

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.

Asan Medical Center,
Seoul, South Korea

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07010497), the sponsor (Asan Medical Center), 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 NCT07010497 clinical trial studying?

This is a phase 2, open-label study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of Irpagratinib in combination with Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab in patients with advanced or unresectable HCC harboring FGF19 overexpression. This study composes two parts, a Safety Run-in part to evaluate safety and establish the dose of Irpagratinib for the triple combination, and an Expansion part to evaluate the preliminary efficacy and safety using Simon's two-stage design. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07010497?

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 NCT07010497?

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 NCT07010497. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07010497. 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.