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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Fruquintinib Combined With Trastuzumab and XELOX as First-line Treatment in Patients With HER2-positive Advanced Gastric Cancer

Fruquintinib Combined With Trastuzumab and XELOX as First-line Treatment in Patients With HER2-positive Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma: an Open-label, Single-arm, Single-center Phase Ib/II Clinical Study

Fruquintinib Combined With Trastuzumab and XELOX as First-line Treatment in Patients With HER2-positive Advanced Gastric Cancer (NCT07334431) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Gastric Adenocarcinoma and Gastric (Stomach) Cancer, sponsored by Henan Cancer Hospital. 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 study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of fruquintinib plus trastuzumab, and XELOX as first-line treatment for HER2-positive advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma.

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 Gastric Adenocarcinoma, 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 45 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: - Have fully understood the study and voluntarily signed the willing to sign a consent form; - 18-75 years old (including 18 and 75 years old); - Pathologically determined advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma; - No previous anti-tumor treatment for metastatic diseases; - HER2 positive; - Eastern Cooperation Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1; - Life expectancy ≥ 3 months; - At least one measurable lesion according to RECIST version 1.1; - The functions of vital organs met the following requirements (Blood components and cell growth factors were not allowed within 14 days before enrollment): - Absolute neutrophil count ≥1.5×109/L; - platelet count at least 100×109 /L; - blood count (hemoglobin) at least 90g/L; - Total bilirubin \< 1.5 ULN; - ALT and/or AST \< 1.5 ULN ; - Serum creatinine (Cr) \<1.5×ULN; - Endogenous kidney function (creatinine clearance) at least 50ml/min; - Female patients of childbearing age should take effective contraceptive measures; - Good compliance, cooperate with follow-up. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Failure to comply with the study protocol or study procedure; - Previous treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitors, chemotherapy or immune checkpoint inhibitors; - Have had other malignancies within the past 5 years, except basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin after radical surgery, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix; - Known presence of symptomatic central nervous system metastasis or brain metastases; - Had autoimmune conditions (where your immune system attacks your own body) or history of autoimmune conditions (where your immune system attacks your own body) within 4 weeks before enrollment; - Previously received allogeneic bone marrow transplantation or organ transplantation; - Uncontrolled malignant ascites (defined as ascites that cannot be controlled by diuretics or puncture as determined by the researcher); ...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: * Have fully understood the study and voluntarily signed the informed consent; * 18-75 years old (including 18 and 75 years old); * Pathologically determined advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma; * No previous anti-tumor treatment for metastatic diseases; * HER2 positive; * Eastern Cooperation Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1; * Life expectancy ≥ 3 months; * At least one measurable lesion according to RECIST version 1.1; * The functions of vital organs met the following requirements (Blood components and cell growth factors were not allowed within 14 days before enrollment): * Absolute neutrophil count ≥1.5×109/L; * Platelet ≥100×109 /L; * Hemoglobin ≥90g/L; * Total bilirubin \< 1.5 ULN; * ALT and/or AST \< 1.5 ULN ; * Serum creatinine (Cr) \<1.5×ULN; * Endogenous creatinine clearance ≥50ml/min; * Female patients of childbearing age should take effective contraceptive measures; * Good compliance, cooperate with follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to comply with the study protocol or study procedure; * Previous treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitors, chemotherapy or immune checkpoint inhibitors; * Have had other malignancies within the past 5 years, except basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin after radical surgery, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix; * Known presence of symptomatic central nervous system metastasis or brain metastases; * Had autoimmune disease or history of autoimmune disease within 4 weeks before enrollment; * Previously received allogeneic bone marrow transplantation or organ transplantation; * Uncontrolled malignant ascites (defined as ascites that cannot be controlled by diuretics or puncture as determined by the researcher); * Severe cardiovascular disease, including unstable angina pectoris or myocardial infarction, occurs within 6 months before the start of study treatment; * Subjects who are allergic to the investigational drug or any of its adjuncts; * Participated in other domestic unapproved or unmarketed drug clinical trials and accepted the corresponding experimental drug treatment within 4 weeks before enrollment; * International Standardized Ratio (INR) \>1.5 or partially activated prothrombin time (APTT) \>1.5×ULN; * The investigator identified clinically significant electrolyte abnormalities; * Hypertension that could not be controlled by drugs before enrollment was defined as: systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg; * Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus was present before enrollment (fasting glucose concentration ≥CTCAE level 2 after formal treatment); * Had any disease or condition prior to enrollment that affected drug absorption, or the patient could not take fruquintinib orally; * Gastrointestinal diseases such as active ulcer of stomach and duodenum, ulcerative colitis, or active bleeding of unresectosed tumors, or other conditions that may cause gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation as determined by researchers before enrollment; * Patients with evidence or history of significant bleeding tendency within 3 months prior to enrollment (bleeding within 3 months \>30 mL, hematemesis, stool, stool blood), hemoptysis (within 4 weeks \>5 mL of fresh blood) or had a thromboembolic event (including stroke events and/or transient ischemic attacks) within 12 months; * Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to acute myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina pectoris, or coronary artery bypass grafting within 6 months prior to enrollment; New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grades for Congestive Heart Failure \>Level 2; Ventricular arrhythmias requiring medical treatment; LVEF (Left ventricular Ejection Fraction) \<50%; * Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to acute myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina pectoris, or coronary artery bypass grafting within 6 months prior to enrollment; New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grades for Congestive Heart Failure \>Level 2; Ventricular arrhythmias requiring medical treatment; LVEF (Left ventricular Ejection Fraction) \>50%; * Unmitigated toxicity higher than CTCAE v5.0 grade 1 due to any previous anticancer therapy, excluding alopecia, lymphocytopenia, and oxaliplatin grade ≤2 neurotoxicity; * Women who are pregnant (positive pregnancy test before medication) or breastfeeding; * Received blood transfusion therapy, blood products and hematopoietic factors, such as albumin and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), within 14 days before enrollment; * Any other medical condition, clinically significant metabolic abnormality, physical abnormality or laboratory abnormality, which, in the investigator's judgment, reasonably suspects that the patient has a medical condition or condition that is not suitable for the use of the investigational drug (such as having seizures and requiring treatment), or which would affect the interpretation of the study results or place the patient at high risk; * Urine routine indicated urinary protein ≥2+, and 24-hour urinary protein volume \> 1.0g; * Complications require long-term treatment with immunosuppressants or systemic or local use of immunosuppressive corticosteroids (\> 10mg/ day prednisone or other therapeutic hormone); * Investigators believe that the patient has any other conditions that are not suitable for participating in the study.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

fruquintinib+trastuzumab + XELOX

phase Ib: fruquintinib (3+3 dose escalation design): L1: 2 mg/d, L2: 3 mg/d, L3: 4 mg/d, qd po, D1-14, Q3W; XELOX regimen: Oxaliplatin: 130mg/m2, ivgtt 2h, D1, Q3W; Capecitabine: 1000 mg/m2, bid, D1-D14, Q3W; trastuzumab: 8 mg/kg loading dose and then 6 mg/kg maintenance dose, IV, D1, Q3W; phase II: fruquintinib: RP2D; XELOX regimen: Oxaliplatin: 130mg/m2, ivgtt 2h, D1, Q3W; Capecitabine: 1000 mg/m2, bid, D1-D14, Q3W; trastuzumab: 8 mg/kg loading dose and then 6 mg/kg maintenance dose, IV, D1, Q3W. After 6-8 cycles of combination therapy, trastuzumab plus fruquintinib plus capecitabine was given as maintenance therapy until disease progression, death or intolerable toxicity.

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.

Henan Cancer Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University)
Zhengzhou, Henan, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07334431), the sponsor (Henan Cancer 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 NCT07334431 clinical trial studying?

This study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of fruquintinib plus trastuzumab, and XELOX as first-line treatment for HER2-positive advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07334431?

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 NCT07334431?

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 NCT07334431. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07334431. 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 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.