Braftovi (encorafenib)

Molecular docking demonstrated that Encorafenib inhibits the V600E variant BRAF protein less effectively compared to its wild-type counterpart. Overall, this study highlights the importance of comprehensive molecular screening and bioinformatics in understanding the mutational landscape of CRC in the Saudi population, ultimately improving targeted drug treatments.

P1/2, N=82, Active, not recruiting, K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting

Recently, the chemotherapy-free combination of encorafenib and cetuximab has been approved as the standard of care for previously treated BRAF p.V600E mCRC patients, and genomic testing for BRAF mutations at the time of mCRC diagnosis is currently recommended. The statements overview pivotal aspects implied in the detection, treatment and management of BRAF-mutated patients and have been drafted to represent a valuable tool for healthcare professionals committed to mCRC patient management. In addition, they represent a platform for implementing diagnostic-therapeutic workflows that can adapt to the variability of local resources while respecting the high-quality standards required by modern precision oncology.

P2, N=24, Active, not recruiting, Providence Health & Services | Trial completion date: Oct 2026 --> Oct 2027 | Trial primary completion date: Oct 2024 --> Oct 2025

P1, N=124, Recruiting, Pfizer | Trial completion date: Sep 2028 --> Aug 2029 | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2027 --> Feb 2028

P2, N=101, Active, not recruiting, Pfizer | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting

P1, N=14, Active, not recruiting, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting

P2, N=94, Recruiting, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting

The tumor growth inhibitory rate was 99.36% for dabrafenib, trametinib, and osimertinib; 99.25% for osimertinib plus vemurafenib; 98.92% for osimertinib, encorafenib, and cetuximab; and 62.83% for pemetrexed plus carboplatin. NGS analysis identified major resistance mechanisms following the triple-targeted therapy, including the EGFR-dependent pathway, EGFR and BRAF V600E-dependent pathway, and an off-target mechanism. EGFR/BRAF/MEK triple-targeted therapy is an effective and safe approach for treating EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients resistant to EGFR-TKIs with acquired BRAF V600E mutations.

P2, N=24, Active, not recruiting, Providence Health & Services | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | N=40 --> 24

No abstract available

P3, N=921, Completed, Pfizer | Active, not recruiting --> Completed

Intriguingly, reducing intratumoral DAG by fenofibrate or Pf-06471553 restores the antitumor efficacy of encorafenib/cetuximab on resistant BRAFV600E-mutant mCRC, interrupted PKCα-CRAF-MEK-ERK signaling. These findings reveal the critical metabolite DAG as a modulator of encorafenib/cetuximab efficacy in BRAFV600E-mutant mCRC, suggesting that fenofibrate may prove beneficial for resistant BRAFV600E-mutant mCRC patients.

The STARBOARD SLI showed that safety across the cohorts was generally comparable to the known safety profile of each agent. The standard dose regimen of COMBO450 plus pembrolizumab was chosen as the RP3D.

P2, N=98, Active, not recruiting, Pfizer | Trial completion date: Dec 2024 --> Oct 2025

P1, N=53, Terminated, Pfizer | Trial completion date: Nov 2025 --> Jun 2024 | Active, not recruiting --> Terminated; The study was prematurely discontinued due to strategic reasons, not major safety concerns, futility, or requests from any regulatory authorities

P2, N=119, Recruiting, Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2024 --> Dec 2024

P2, N=25, Recruiting, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

The BRAF V600E mutation has been identified in a subset of malignant GT, highlighting a promising therapeutic target. Here, we report the impressive clinical and morpho-metabolic response of a metastatic BRAF V600E-mutated glomangiosarcoma after treatment with encorafenib and binimetinib.

P2, N=52, Active, not recruiting, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Trial completion date: Dec 2024 --> Dec 2025 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2024 --> Dec 2025

P2, N=84, Active, not recruiting, National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Trial completion date: Oct 2025 --> Feb 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Aug 2024 --> Feb 2026

P2, N=86, Active, not recruiting, National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Aug 2024 --> Oct 2025

P1/2, N=38, Active, not recruiting, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting

P1, N=56, Completed, Pfizer | Active, not recruiting --> Completed

The present study demonstrates a notably high V600E frequency (12.2%) in comparison to global reported data, which ranges from 0.4 to 18%. This finding reflects the importance of upfront BRAF testing of the genetically distinct population of Pakistan. Previously unreported mutations identified in the sample may be of clinical significance and warrant further investigation. The concomitant high expression and significant association between CD133 and BRAFV600E represent vital actionable genes that may be targeted together to improve CRC patient management.

The BEACON CRC study demonstrated that encorafenib (Enco)+cetuximab (Cetux)±binimetinib (Bini) significantly improved overall survival (OS) versus Cetux + chemotherapy in previously treated patients with BRAF-V600E-mutant mCRC, providing the basis for the approval of the Enco+Cetux regimen in the United States and the European Union. These findings support treatment with Enco+Cetux±Bini for patients with BRAF-V600E-mutant mCRC and provide insights into the biology of response and resistance to MAPK-pathway-targeted therapy. ClinicalTrials.gov registration: NCT02928224.

The combination therapy of binimetinib, encorafenib, and cetuximab ("triplet regimen") was approved in Japan in November 2020 for the second-line treatment of BRAF V600E mutation-positive colorectal cancer. Hepatic failure occurred in 45.9% (222/484) of the patients within three months, but no specific timing of onset was reported. Since it is important to disseminate novel adverse events to the public, we report the results of this study based on a literature review.

P2, N=38, Active, not recruiting, Pfizer | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | N=150 --> 38

The study concluded that significant cardiotoxicity occurred in 6% of cases, mostly asymptomatic and reversible, and suggests that monitoring LVEF could potentially be reduced after 6-9 months if no early signs of cardiotoxicity are detected. This provides valuable insights into the cardiac safety of these treatments in real-world settings.

This real-world study showed that in patients with BRAF V600E-mutated mCRC treated with encorafenib/cetuximab +/- binimetinib, efficacy and safety data confirm those reported in the BEACON registration trial. The main poor prognostic factors for this treatment are synchronous metastases and ECOG-PS >1.

Ramalingam and Carlisle discuss the incidence and pathophysiology of BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and current treatment options. The podcast provides an overview of the data from the recent Pfizer-sponsored phase 2 PHAROS (NCT03915951) study, which were the basis for the recent US Food and Drug Administration approval of encorafenib plus binimetinib for BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

Our results show that BRAFm dMMR/MSI-H mCRC patients benefit from BRAFi+EGFRi+/-MEKi after progression under ICIs. Despite lower ORR and DCR, the outcome is not different from that observed in pMMR/MSS BRAFm CRC and is in line with the results of the BEACON registration trial.

P2, N=16, Recruiting, Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest

P1, N=27, Recruiting, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2026 --> Mar 2028

Investigating the combined effect of triplet therapy using the calculated combination index (CI) showed that ribociclib had a synergistic effect with encorafenib-cetuximab when applied to PDCs with a concurrent BRAF/PTEN mutation. Our results suggest that combining the CDK4/6 inhibitor with the BRAF/EGFR inhibitor might be a novel treatment strategy for concomitant BRAF and PTEN-mutant CRC.

The separation of PAB and encorafenib (as an internal standard) was achieved on a C8 column, employing an isocratic mobile phase. The Analytical GREEness calculator results revealed the high level of greenness of the developed method. The PAB's metabolic stability (t1/2 of 18.5 min and a moderate clearance (Clint) of 44.8 mL/min/kg) suggests a high extraction ratio medication that matched the WhichP450 software results.

Zotizalkib (ZTK, TPX-0131) is a fourth-generation highly effective inhibitor of wild-type anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and ALK-resistant mutations that can penetrate the central nervous system...ZTK and encorafenib were separated using an Agilent C8 column (Eclipse Plus) and an isocratic mobile phase...The in vitro half-life (t1/2) and intrinsic clearance (Clint) of ZTK were determined to be 15.79 min and 51.35 mL/min/kg, respectively that suggests the ZTK exhibits characteristics similar to those of a medication with a high extraction ratio. These approaches are crucial for the progress of novel pharmaceutical development, especially in improving metabolic stability.

This case offers novel insights into the clinical behaviors of BRAF non-V600E-mCRC, potentially advancing personalized therapy for rare and aggressive cases.

P2, N=98, Active, not recruiting, Pfizer | Trial completion date: Oct 2024 --> Dec 2024

P1, N=50, Recruiting, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Trial completion date: Jan 2027 --> Jan 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Jan 2026 --> Jan 2025

Treatment was well tolerated with manageable toxicities, with quality of life and cognitive function maintained throughout treatment. Adding encorafenib/binimetinib to immunotherapy and temozolomide conferred favorable and lasting efficacy for our BRAF V600E -mutant glioblastoma patient, justifying future studies.

P3, N=257, Active, not recruiting, Pfizer | N=189 --> 257