Alliance A071401: Phase II Trial of Focal Adhesion Kinase Inhibition in Meningiomas With Somatic NF2 Mutations.
Priscilla K Brastianos, Erin L Twohy, Elizabeth R Gerstner...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36288512/Actively Recruiting
Led by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology · Updated on 2026-08-05
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52 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are evaluating the effects of several targeted drugsvismodegib, FAK inhibitor GSK2256098, capivasertib, and abemaciclibon patients with progressive meningiomas. These tumors are growing, spreading, or worsening, and the study focuses on different genetic mutations in the tumors to match patients with the appropriate drug. The trial is a phase II study aiming to measure progression-free survival and response rates over six months, along with overall survival and adverse events. Participants are assigned to one of four groups based on their tumor mutation status. Those with SMOPTCH1 mutations receive vismodegib daily those with NF2 mutations receive FAK inhibitor GSK2256098 twice daily patients with AKT1, PIK3CA, or PTEN mutations take capivasertib twice daily on days 1-4 weekly and those with CDK pathway alterations receive abemaciclib twice daily. Treatment cycles repeat every 28 days as long as the disease does not progress or unacceptable side effects occur. After treatment, participants are followed every six months for up to five years. During the study, patients undergo regular monitoring including imaging to assess tumor size and progression, lab tests to monitor blood counts and organ function, and evaluations of side effects. Researchers track progression-free survival at six months and tumor response rates, as well as overall survival. Safety is closely observed up to four weeks after treatment ends. The total study duration includes active treatment cycles and long-term follow-up extending up to five years from registration.
CONDITIONS
Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas
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Priscilla Brastianos, MD
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Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborating Sponsor
This table compares participation in this trial with other options available for this condition. The information is drawn from published research and the trial’s study details and is provided for educational purposes only.
| Factors | Vismodegib (assigned for SMO/PTCH1-mutated meningiomas) | FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098 (assigned for NF2-mutated meningiomas) | Capivasertib (assigned for AKT1/PIK3CA/PTEN-mutated meningiomas) | Abemaciclib (assigned for CDKN2A or CDK pathway alterations) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Oral hedgehog pathway inhibitor assigned to patients whose meningioma has an SMO or PTCH1 mutation. | Oral focal adhesion kinase inhibitor (GSK2256098) used for meningioma patients with an NF2 mutation. | Oral AKT inhibitor designated for patients with AKT1, PIK3CA, or PTEN mutation in their meningioma. | Oral CDK4/6 inhibitor designated for patients with CDKN2A or related cell cycle pathway alterations. |
| Role in the trial | Investigational treatment for meningioma with SMO/PTCH1 mutations. | Investigational drug for patients with an NF2-mutated meningioma. | Study drug for meningioma with AKT1, PIK3CA, or PTEN mutations. | Investigational CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy for meningioma with cell cycle pathway alterations. |
| Primary use | Studied for control of progressive or residual intracranial meningioma with SMO/PTCH1 mutation. | Assessed for treatment of progressive or residual intracranial meningioma with NF2 mutation. | Investigated for activity in progressive or residual intracranial meningioma with AKT1, PIK3CA, or PTEN mutations. | Studied for progressive or residual intracranial meningioma with CDKN2A or cell cycle pathway alterations. |
| How it is given or performed | Taken by mouth as a tablet or capsule once daily. | Oral administration (taken by mouth) as instructed by the clinical protocol. | Given by mouth (tablet or capsule), with dosing based on trial protocol. | Taken by mouth in tablet form according to the study schedule. |
| Evidence status | Efficacy and safety in SMO/PTCH1-mutated meningiomas are under prospective investigation in this trial; published outcome data are not yet available as of the latest protocol update. | Published phase II results suggest modest clinical activity for GSK2256098 in NF2-mutated meningioma, with some patients achieving disease stabilization, but overall response rate is low. | Early findings from the same multi-arm trial indicate modest activity of capivasertib in AKT1/PIK3CA/PTEN-mutated meningioma, with disease stabilization in some patients, but confirmed response rates remain limited. | Recent phase II trial publication reports that abemaciclib achieved stable disease in a proportion of patients with meningiomas involving NF2 or CDK pathway mutations, though objective response rates were low and progression-free survival was limited. |
| Important limitations | No published efficacy results for vismodegib in meningioma as of the current record. Small trial cohorts, and benefit in this rare molecular subtype remains unproven. | Published phase II data indicate a low overall response rate with GSK2256098. Most patients experienced only stable disease, and long-term benefit is uncertain. | Initial results show limited response and stabilization in a difficult-to-treat population, with unanswered questions about durability of benefit. | While abemaciclib achieved prolonged stable disease in a subset of patients, the overall response rate was low, and efficacy was not established for all relevant mutation groups. |
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Variable, based on disease progression or toxicity
Participants receive one of four study drugs based on their tumor's genetic mutations. Treatment cycles repeat every 28 days as long as the disease does not progress or unacceptable side effects occur.
Regular visits during each 28-day treatment cycle
Duration - Up to 5 years
After completing study treatment, participants are followed every 6 months for up to 5 years to monitor their health and disease status.
Follow-up visits every 6 months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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