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Study of IDE196 in Patients With Solid Tumors Harboring GNAQ/11 Mutations or PRKC Fusions
NCT03947385 · IDEAYA Biosciences · PHASE1/PHASE2 · recruiting · Colorectal cancer · Open Targets disease: colorectal cancer
Six questions a reader deciding whether to spend more time on this asks, each answered with flags: yes, no, or not published (hatched), each with its rule and source record. Flags are never added up into a score or a verdict, because published success rates disagree by a factor of two and more.
1. Is the biology right?
- Somatic driver evidence: no · None of MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MET, ALK, EML4 has somatic-mutation evidence in colorectal cancerRule: Open Targets has somatic-mutation evidence for the target in this cancer. Source: Open Targets: MAP2K1 in colorectal cancer, 2026-11-11
- Human genetic evidence: yes · MET: germlineRule: Any germline or somatic human genetic evidence for the target in this cancer, counted apart from animal-model and literature evidence. Source: Open Targets: MET in colorectal cancer, 2026-11-11Published context: 2.6× relative probability of success, phase 1 to launch, with human genetic support (Minikel et al., Nature 2024, drug programs to 2023). All therapy areas, mostly germline evidence; not a probability for this program.
- Pediatric target: yes · MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MET, ALK on the FDA listRule: Target is on FDA's Pediatric Molecular Target List (relevant targets); membership alone neither requires nor waives a study. Source: FDA Pediatric Molecular Target List (Listed as February 2026 on the FDA Pediatric Oncology page; the file served is 9.7.22_the_relevant_molecular_target_list.xlsx, whose Summary of Changes sheet is headed 'SEPTEMBER 2022 UPDATE' (footnote date 2022-09-01)), 2026-11-11
- Haematologic cancer: no · Solid tumourRule: From the indication, or the registry conditions when no indication matches. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03947385, 2026-11-11Published context: Likelihood of approval from phase 1: 7.5% haematologic vs 4.6% solid (BIO / Informa / QLS 2021, 2011–2020). Population-level, not a prediction.
- MAP2K1 (via Binimetinib): Evidence types in colorectal cancer: literature, clinical; literature listed separately from human genetics. Datasources: clinical_precedence, europepmc. · Open Targets: MAP2K1 in colorectal cancer
- MAP2K2 (via Binimetinib): Evidence types in colorectal cancer: literature, rna_expression, clinical; literature listed separately from human genetics. Datasources: clinical_precedence, europepmc, expression_atlas. · Open Targets: MAP2K2 in colorectal cancer
- MET (via Crizotinib): Evidence types in colorectal cancer: literature, rna_expression, genetic_association, clinical; literature listed separately from human genetics. Datasources: clinical_precedence, eva, europepmc, expression_atlas. · Open Targets: MET in colorectal cancer
- ALK (via Crizotinib): Evidence types in colorectal cancer: literature, clinical; literature listed separately from human genetics. Datasources: clinical_precedence, europepmc. · Open Targets: ALK in colorectal cancer
- EML4 (via Crizotinib): Evidence types in colorectal cancer: literature, clinical; literature listed separately from human genetics. Datasources: clinical_precedence, europepmc. · Open Targets: EML4 in colorectal cancer
- Not loaded on this app yet: Normal-tissue expression in vital organs. Source: Human Protein Atlas (ticket 36).
- Not loaded on this app yet: Pan-essential in cell lines. Source: DepMap (ticket 36).
- Not loaded on this app yet: Approved drug on this target. Source: Drugs@FDA (ticket 30).
2. Can the result be trusted?
- Randomised: no · Non-randomisedRule: Registry allocation field. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03947385, 2026-11-11
- Small denominator: no · 336 planned; each patient moves a rate by 100 ÷ 336 = 0.3 pointsRule: Enrolment under 30; the arithmetic is shown, not a benchmark. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03947385, 2026-11-11
- Primary endpoint is overall survival: no · Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT); Incidence of Adverse Events; Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) (and 6 more)Rule: A registered primary outcome measure names overall survival. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03947385, 2026-11-11Published context: Non-OS primary endpoint: odds ratio 2.79 for a positive phase 3 (Otsuka 2021, 400 phase 3 oncology trials, to 2020). Shown with the next figure: a surrogate is easier to hit, and often a weak guide to survival.Published context: 52% of surrogate-to-OS correlations are low (Prasad 2015, published to 2014). Shown with the figure above.
- Results overdue: no · Primary completion expected 2027-01-29; not yet dueRule: Primary completion (actual) more than 12 months ago and no results posted to the registry. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03947385, 2026-11-11
- Not loaded on this app yet: Treated and evaluable counts, assessor, confirmed response, follow-up and data cutoff. Source: Readout extraction (ticket 32).
- Not loaded on this app yet: Primary endpoint changed between registry versions. Source: Registry versions in the store (ticket 32).
3. What must it beat?
- Not loaded on this app yet: Control-arm result and approved therapies for the same segment, with label links. Source: Drugs@FDA, FDA labels and readouts (tickets 30, 32).
4. Too crowded, or too late?
- Stopped on this target: 154 terminated, withdrawn or suspended trials of drugs against MAP2K1; 8 give no reason. Reasons are quoted as the registry gives them on the target page. · MAP2K1: what already stopped
- Not loaded on this app yet: Programs on the target by phase and months behind the leader. Source: Programs and Drugs@FDA (ticket 33).
5. Can it be approved, and stay approved?
- Single-country: no · 15 sites in 3 countries; 12 in the United States (80%)Rule: All listed sites are in one country; the share of US sites is shown. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03947385, 2026-11-11
- EU paediatric investigation plan: yes · EMEA-001493-PIP03-18-M01 (crizotinib, Treatment of anaplastic large cell lymphoma;Treatment of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours): PM: decision on the application for modification of an agreed PIP, 27 Jan 2021; compliance positive 31 Mar 2023; EMEA-001454-PIP06-23 (binimetinib, Treatment of lung cancer): W: decision granting a waiver in all age groups for all conditions or indications, 8 Sept 2023; EMEA-001454-PIP03-15-M03 (binimetinib, Treatment of melanoma): PM: decision on the application for modification of an agreed PIP, 21 Apr 2023; compliance positive 26 Apr 2024; EMEA-001454-PIP05-18 (binimetinib, Treatment of colorectal carcinoma): W: decision granting a waiver in all age groups for all conditions or indications, 29 Jan 2019; +1 moreRule: An EMA PIP decision (agreement, modification or waiver) lists the drug as its active substance, exact name. Source: EMA data download (dated snapshot), 2026-11-11
- EU orphan designation: no · No EU orphan designation names IDE196, Binimetinib, CrizotinibRule: An EU orphan designation lists the drug as its active substance (exact name) or belongs to a medicine that does; withdrawn and expired designations are listed with their status. Source: EMA data download (dated snapshot), 2026-11-11
- Authorised in the EU: yes · Xalkori: authorised since 23 Oct 2012; Mektovi: authorised since 20 Sept 2018; Balimek: application withdrawnRule: An EMA medicine record lists the drug as its active substance or INN, exact name; national-only authorisations are not in this file. Source: EMA data download (dated snapshot), 2026-11-11
- FDA orphan designation: not published · FDA's orphan designation database turns away automated requests, so this app does not read it; search it by hand at the linkRule: Would be: an FDA orphan designation names the drug. Source: FDA orphan designations search
- FDA pediatric oncology approval: yes · Crizotinib [Xalkori], 14 Jul 2022: Treatment of adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with unresectable, recurrent, or refractory inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) that is ALK-positive; Crizotinib [Xalkori], 14 Jan 2021: Treatment of pediatric patients 1 year of age and older and young adults with relapsed or refractory, systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) that is ALK-positiveRule: FDA's Pediatric Oncology Drug Approvals table names the drug. Source: FDA Pediatric Oncology Drug Approvals (content current as of 2026-03-03), 2026-11-11
- Registered studies open to children: yes · 26 interventional studies of IDE196, Binimetinib, Crizotinib include patients under 18; 6 are recruiting, not yet recruiting or activeRule: The registry's age group includes Child (birth to 17 years), which also counts studies that set no minimum age. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov search, 2026-11-11
- Caveat: Site counts are not patients per country, and trials registered only outside ClinicalTrials.gov are not covered. Where the sites are is a fact about the record, not a judgement of its quality.
- Rare pediatric disease voucher: FDA, content current as of 29 Apr 2026: “As of February 3, 2026, enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, the rare pediatric disease PRV program will sunset after September 30, 2029. FDA may not award any PRVs under this program after September 30, 2029.” Voucher sale prices are not shown here; they appear only as company-reported news. · FDA: Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Priority Review Voucher Programs
- Not loaded on this app yet: Precedent approvals for target, modality and endpoint; accelerated-approval status. Source: Drugs@FDA and FDA accelerated-approval tables (ticket 30).
6. Can the sponsor finish?
- Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences (industry) · ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03947385
- study director: George Cole Jr., MD, gcole@ideayabio.com · Person page
- Not loaded on this app yet: Filed cash, quarterly spend and the runway arithmetic. Source: SEC XBRL company facts (ticket 37).
- Not loaded on this app yet: Sponsor's completed vs stopped oncology trials and results-reporting record. Source: Registry, by company (ticket 37).
What public data cannot tell you
Public records cannot show: sales forecasts; a probability of success for this asset; full deal terms and net prices; FDA designations and action dates before approval (shown only as company-reported); clinical holds unless the company disclosed them; manufacturing; patents on unapproved drugs; whether preclinical findings have been replicated.
Sources: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03947385 (2026-11-11); Open Targets Platform (2026-11-11); FDA Pediatric Molecular Target List (Listed as February 2026 on the FDA Pediatric Oncology page; the file served is 9.7.22_the_relevant_molecular_target_list.xlsx, whose Summary of Changes sheet is headed 'SEPTEMBER 2022 UPDATE' (footnote date 2022-09-01)) (2026-11-11). JSON: /api/brief/trial/NCT03947385. Not medical advice.