Forty-five patients enrolled (30 KIT ex11-positive and 15 KIT ex11-negative); median follow-up was 14.7 and 13.6 months, respectively, as of August 1, 2016. Sixteen-week CBR was 36% (KIT ex11-positive; primary endpoint) and 20% (KIT ex11-negative)….Ponatinib demonstrated activity in advanced GIST, particularly in KIT ex11-positive disease.