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Safety and efficacy of lapatinib, binimetinib, and vinorelbine for RAS mutant metastatic colorectal cancer: results of the RASTRIC Phase I/II trial.

Abstract

METHODS

Forty patients with RAS-mutant mCRC received escalating doses of binimetinib and lapatinib with vinorelbine 17.5 mg/m² in three-weekly schedules. Phase I aimed to determine the Recommended Phase II Regimen (RP2R), while Phase II evaluated Overall Response Rate using Simon's two-stage design. Pharmacokinetic analyses were performed on cycle 1 day 3.

CONCLUSIONS

The triple combination showed moderate tolerability and termination occurred after the first stage of Phase II due to insufficient efficacy. Our findings highlight challenges in translating organoid-derived drug combinations to clinical practice.

RESULTS

The Maximum Tolerated Dose was established at lapatinib 750 mg QD and binimetinib 30 mg BID (both 5 days on/2 days off), with vinorelbine 17.5 mg/m² on days 3 and 10 every 21 days. Toxicities included diarrhoea (75%), rash (65%), and increased CPK (57%). Among 33 evaluable patients, no objective responses occurred, with 9 (27%) achieving stable disease, lasting beyond 3 months (maximum: 297 days) in three patients. Pharmacokinetics showed dose-proportional exposure for binimetinib but not lapatinib. Binimetinib absorption may be affected by colostomy and loperamide-induced constipation.

BACKGROUND

Treatment options for RAS-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) remain limited. Based on preclinical work with patient-derived organoids, we investigated a triple therapy of binimetinib, lapatinib, and vinorelbine in a Phase I/II trial.

CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION

EUDRACT: 2019-004987-23.

More about this publication

British journal of cancer
  • Publication date 07-04-2026

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