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Study of TDXd, Chemotherapy, Pembrolizumab, and Trastuzumab in First-Line Metastatic HER2-Positive Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer

Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo

NCT ID: NCT06731478

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At a glance

What the study gets you
Access to the study treatment being tested
Type of study
Interventional (receives a drug or procedure)
Time in hospital
In-person visits at study sites — visit count not specified by the sponsor
Drug or intervention
Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (drug), pembrolizumab (drug), Trastuzumab (drug), Chemotherapy (drug)
How long the study runs
Study runs about 60 months (dates as stated)
About the drug or intervention
Trastuzumab Deruxtecan — drug: T-DXd will be administered at a dose of 5.4 mg/kg intravenously (IV) every 3 weeks (Q3W) · pembrolizumab — drug: Pembrolizumab will be administered at a dose of 200 mg IV Q3W · Trastuzumab — drug: Trastuzumab will be administered at a loading dose of 8 mg/kg IV followed by 6 mg/kg IV Q3W · Chemotherapy — drug: For Arms M1 and E1: 5-FU or capecitabine will be administered.
Patient visit burden
Not specified by the sponsor

In plain English

This study looks at a new drug called TDXd, given together with chemotherapy, pembrolizumab, and trastuzumab, as a first treatment for adults with HER2-positive stomach cancer or cancer where the stomach joins the food pipe (gastroesophageal junction) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It is funded by Daiichi Sankyo.

Who can take part

  • Adults aged 18 or over.
  • Cancer of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction that has not been treated before and is either advanced or has spread, confirmed by a pathology report.
  • Some earlier treatment around surgery is allowed, as long as the cancer came back more than 6 months after that treatment ended.
  • Cancer must test positive for HER2 (a protein on cancer cells) using a central laboratory test on a tumour sample.
  • Cancer must be tested for PD-L1 (another protein) — people with a PD-L1 score of 1 or more join the main group, and those below 1 may join an exploratory group.
  • Must provide a tumour sample (from stored tissue or a new biopsy).
  • At least one tumour that can be measured on a CT or MRI scan.
  • Heart pumping function (LVEF) of 50% or more, checked within 28 days before joining.
  • Written informed consent for tissue testing, main screening, and optional genetic testing.

Who may not be able to

  • Previous treatment with drugs that target HER2, including antibody-drug conjugates.
  • Problems with the digestive system that would stop oral chemotherapy (capecitabine) being absorbed.
  • Known deficiency of the DPD enzyme.
  • Medical reasons not to take trastuzumab, 5-FU, capecitabine, cisplatin, or oxaliplatin.
  • Heart attack in the last 6 months, or heart failure with symptoms.
  • A certain abnormal heart rhythm on an ECG (a long QT interval).
  • Current or past lung inflammation (ILD/pneumonitis) that needed steroids, or suspected lung inflammation on scans.
  • Other serious lung conditions, such as a blood clot in the lungs in the last 3 months, severe asthma, or severe COPD.

What taking part involves

  • • TDXd, a study drug.
  • • Chemotherapy — types may include 5-FU, capecitabine, cisplatin, or oxaliplatin.
  • • Pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy.
  • • Trastuzumab, a HER2-targeted drug.

Time commitment: Not stated — ask the trial team about how many visits are needed, how long the study lasts, and what taking part involves.

Plain-English summary (AI-generated) from registry data. Not eligibility advice — only the trial team can confirm whether you can take part. Use the eligibility checker to see how your health profile matches this trial.

Type of study
Testing a treatment
Ages
18 Years and over
Who
All
Number of participants
726
Started
2025-02-27
Last checked
2026-08

Plain English Summary

What is this study?

  • • Testing a new treatment for gastric cancer
  • • Phase3 - 726 participants
  • • This clinical trial is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of the triplet combination of trastuzumab deruxtecan (ENHERTU, T-DXd, DS-8201a) plus a fluoropyrimidine plus pembrolizumab versus standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy plus trastuzumab plus pembrolizumab as first-line therapy in participants with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive tumor PD-L1 CPS ≥1 gastric or GEJ cancer in the Main Cohort

Who can take part?

  • • Ages 18 Years and over
  • • Diagnosed with gastric cancer

Where?

  • • Birmingham - Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • • Cardiff - Velindre Cancer Centre
  • • Dundee - Ninewells Hospital
  • • Hull - Castle Hill Hospital
  • • +6 more UK sites

This is a simplified summary. Always discuss with your doctor before making any decisions.

About This Trial

This clinical trial is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of the triplet combination of trastuzumab deruxtecan (ENHERTU, T-DXd, DS-8201a) plus a fluoropyrimidine plus pembrolizumab versus standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy plus trastuzumab plus pembrolizumab as first-line therapy in participants with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive tumor PD-L1 CPS ≥1 gastric or GEJ cancer in the Main Cohort. An Exploratory Cohort will also be evaluated to assess the efficacy and safety of T-DXd plus a fluoropyrimidine versus SoC chemotherapy plus trastuzumab in participants with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive tumor PD-L1 CPS \<1 gastric or GEJ cancer.

Gastric CancerGastroesophageal Junction Cancer

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Eligibility at a Glance

Key info

  • Age: 18 Years and over
  • Who can join: All genders

Biomarkers mentioned

HER2PD-L1

Treatment history

Treatments you must have had:

  • ✓ in the perioperative
  • ✓ only in regions/countries where DPD testing is SoC and with unknown DPD status

What the study is looking for

  • ✓Inclusion Criteria
  • ✓Adults ≥18 years of age on the day of signing the ICF. Follow local regulatory requirements if the legal age of...
  • ✓Note: Prior use of IO (ie, anti-PD-1/PD-L1) therapy in the (neo)after surgery setting is allowed as long as there is \>6...
  • ✓Centrally determined tumor PD-L1 CPS using the PD-L1 assay:
  • ✓For the Main Cohort: PD-L1 CPS ≥1
See the full criteria
Inclusion Criteria 1. Sign and date the Tissue Prescreening ICF, prior to central HER2 and PD-L1 CPS testing. Sign and date the Main Screening ICF, prior to the start of any trial-specific qualification procedures. Sign and date the Optional PGx ICF (included in the Main Screening ICF) prior to any PGx procedure. 2. Adults ≥18 years of age on the day of signing the ICF. Follow local regulatory requirements if the legal age of consent for trial participation is \>18 years old. 3. Previously untreated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma histologically confirmed by pathology report. Prior treatment in the perioperative and/or adjuvant setting is permissible, provided there is \>6 months between the end of perioperative or neoadjuvant treatment and the diagnosis of recurrent disease. Note: Prior use of IO (ie, anti-PD-1/PD-L1) therapy in the (neo)adjuvant setting is allowed as long as there is \>6 months between the end of IO therapy and the diagnosis of recurrent disease. 4. Centrally determined HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH-positive) gastric or GEJ cancer as classified by the American Society of Clinical Oncology-College of American Pathologists for GC on a tumor biopsy as detected by prospective central test on new (core, incisional, excisional biopsy) or existing tumor tissue taken at the time of diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic disease. Note: Archival samples taken from a previous diagnostic or surgical biopsy not previously irradiated can be accepted. Details pertaining to tumor tissue submission can be found in the Study Laboratory Manual. 5. Centrally determined tumor PD-L1 CPS using the PD-L1 assay: * For the Main Cohort: PD-L1 CPS ≥1 * For the Exploratory Cohort: PD-L1 CPS \<1 6. All participants must provide a tumor sample for tissue-based IHC staining to centrally determine HER2 expression, PD-L1 CPS, and other correlatives. The mandatory FFPE or new biopsy tumor sample can be from either the primary tumor or metastatic biopsy. Specimens with limited tumor content (as centrally determined) and cytology samples are inadequate for defining tumor HER2 and PD-L1 status. 7. At least 1 target measurable lesion on CT or MRI, assessed by the investigator based on RECIST v1.1. Lesions situated in a previously irradiated area are considered measurable if progression has been shown in such lesions. 8. LVEF ≥50% within 28 days before randomization. Exclusion Criteria 1. Prior exposure to other HER2-targeting therapies (including ADCs). 2. Lack of physiological integrity of the upper gastrointestinal tract (ie, severe Crohn disease that results in malabsorption) or malabsorption syndrome that would preclude feasibility of oral chemotherapy for participants planned to be offered capecitabine as part of the study treatment. 3. Known total or partial DPD enzyme deficiency. Note: Screening for DPD enzyme deficiency is required only in regions/countries where DPD testing is SoC and with unknown DPD status. For regions/countries where DPD testing is not SoC, local practice should be followed. In Spain and Italy, screening for DPD enzyme deficiency is mandatory for all participants with unknown DPD status. 4. Contraindications to trastuzumab, 5-FU, capecitabine, cisplatin, or oxaliplatin treatment as per local label. 5. Medical history of myocardial infarction within 6 months before randomization or symptomatic CHF (New York Heart Association Class II to IV). Participants with troponin levels above ULN at Screening (as defined by the manufacturer) and without any myocardial infarction -related symptoms should have a cardiologic consultation during the Screening Period to rule out myocardial infarction. 6. Has a corrected QT interval (QTcF) prolongation to \>470 ms (females) or \>450 ms (males) based on the average of the screening triplicate 12-lead ECG. 7. Has a history of (non-infectious) ILD/pneumonitis that required steroids, has current ILD/pneumonitis, or where suspected ILD/pneumonitis cannot be ruled out by imaging at Screening 8. Lung-specific intercurrent clinically significant illnesses including, but not limited to, any underlying pulmonary disorder (eg, pulmonary emboli within 3 months of the trial randomization, severe asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restrictive lung disease, pleural effusion, etc).

Where Is This Study? (10 UK sites)

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Tom Dymond

research&development@qehkl.nhs.uk01553 613532

Velindre Cancer Centre

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Sarah Townsend

Velindre.R&Doffice@wales.nhs.uk02920 196165

Ninewells Hospital

Dundee, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Mrs Liz Coote

Liz.Coote@nhs.scot01382 383876

Castle Hill Hospital

Hull, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

James Illingworth

hyp-tr.development.research@nhs.net01482 461883 or 461903

St James's University Hospital

Leeds, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

R&I Team

leedsth-tr.researchfacilitation@nhs.net0113 2060469

Sarah Cannon Research Institute UK

London, United Kingdom

Recruiting

University College London Hospitals

London, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Rajinder Sidhu - Associate Director, Research Governance and Operations

uclh.jro-communications@nhs.net020 3447 9825

Altnagelvin Area Hospital

Londonderry, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Mary Mc Gonigle

research.office@westerntrust.hscni.net028 71611362

The Christie Hospital

Manchester, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Research and Innovation Office

the-christie.ri@nhs.net---

Royal Marsden Hospital

Sutton, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Hospital R&D contact (matched)

Mark Brandon-Grove

research.development@rmh.nhs.uk020 3186 5416

How to Get in Touch

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CONTACT

908-992-6400 CTRinfo_us@daiichisankyo.com
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov · Last verified: 2026-08