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ArticleEndocrine-related cancer2026

Larotrectinib in TRK fusion differentiated thyroid carcinoma: updated trial data.

Steven G Waguespack, Marcia S Brose, Jessica J Lin, Ray McDermott, Mohammed Almubarak, Jessica Bauman, Michela Casanova, Shivaani Kummar, Se-Hoon Lee, Damian T Rieke and 8 more

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Steven G WaguespackDepartment of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston, Texas, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0280-0100
Marcia S BroseDepartment of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7096-4057
Jessica J LinCancer Institute, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute , Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Ray McDermottDepartment of Oncology, St Vincent's University Hospital and Cancer Trials Ireland , Dublin, Ireland.
Mohammed AlmubarakDepartment of Medical Oncology, West Virginia University , Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
Jessica BaumanDepartment of Hematology/Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Michela CasanovaPaediatric Oncology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori , Milan, Italy.
Shivaani KummarKnight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University , Portland, Oregon, USA.
Se-Hoon LeeSamsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Seoul, South Korea.
Damian T RiekeDepartment of Hematology, Oncology and Cancer Immunology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin , Berlin, Germany.
Do-Youn OhSeoul National University Hospital, Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Integrated Major in Innovative Medical Science, Seoul National University Graduate School , Seoul, South Korea.
Changsong QiState Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Early Drug Development Centre, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute , Beijing, China.
Natascha NeuEarly Development Statistics Department, Evidenze Germany GmbH , Essen, Germany.
Domnita-Ileana BurcoveanuClinical Development of Oncology, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , Basel, Switzerland.
Chiara E MussiClinical Development Pharmaceutical, Bayer S.p.A. , Milan, Italy.
Alexander DrilonThoracic Oncology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , New York, New York, USA.
David S HongDepartment of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston, Texas, USA.
Maria E CabanillasDepartment of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston, Texas, USA.

Funding

X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHYP30CA008748 · NCI · SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RES · PI SELWYN M VICKERS · 1985 to 2026
$347.4M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA008748
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Larotrectinib is a first-in-class, highly selective, central nervous system-active tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) inhibitor approved for tumour-agnostic use in TRK fusion cancer. It has previously demonstrated rapid and durable disease control and favourable safety in patients with advanced TRK fusion thyroid carcinoma (TC). After an additional 4 years of follow-up with the inclusion of two additional patients, and utilising an independent review committee (IRC) to assess overall response rate (ORR), we report updated pooled analyses from three phase 1-2 larotrectinib clinical trials, focusing only on patients with TRK fusion differentiated TC (DTC). The primary endpoint was the IRC-determined ORR per RECIST v1.1. Duration of response (DoR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) and safety were also assessed. Twenty-four patients (papillary TC, n = 21; follicular TC, n = 2; poorly DTC, n = 1) were included (data cut-off: 20 July 2024). ORR was 79% (95% confidence interval (CI): 58-93); best responses were complete response in 3 (13%) patients, partial response in 16 (67%), stable disease in 3 (13%), progressive disease in 1 (4%) and not evaluable in 1 (4%). Median DoR and PFS were 35 (95% CI: 22-not estimable (NE)) and 44 (95% CI: 35-NE) months, respectively; 6-year OS rate was 71% (95% CI: 50-91). Six patients remained on treatment. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were mainly grade 1/2; no patients permanently discontinued treatment due to TRAEs. Larotrectinib continues to demonstrate durable disease control, extended survival and a favourable long-term safety profile in patients with advanced TRK fusion DTC requiring systemic therapy.

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Protein Kinase InhibitorsPyrazolesPyrimidinesThyroid NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOncogene Proteins, FusionReceptor, trkAReceptor, trkClarotrectinibOncogene Proteins, FusionProtein Kinase InhibitorsPyrazolesPyrimidinesReceptor, trkAReceptor, trkCgene fusionNTRK1NTRK3papillary thyroid carcinomathyroid cancerTRK inhibitor

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PMCPMC13452024

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