MAIC of Fruquintinib Plus Paclitaxel Versus Ramucirumab Plus Paclitaxel in Advanced G/GEJ Adenocarcinoma

August 20, 2025 updated by: Feng Wang, Sun Yat-sen University

Adjusted Indirect Treatment Comparison of Fruquintinib-based Therapy Versus Standard Care in Advanced Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma: A MAIC Analysis.

This anchored matching-adjusted indirect comparison (MAIC) evaluates the relative efficacy of fruquintinib-paclitaxel (using IPD from the FRUTIGA trial, n=703) versus ramucirumab-paclitaxel (using published AgD from RAINBOW-Asia, n=440) in advanced gastric/GEJ adenocarcinoma. Baseline characteristics are adjusted via entropy balancing weights. Primary endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS) analyzed by Bucher method; secondary endpoints include overall survival (OS) and objective response rate (ORR). Sensitivity analyses comprise restricted mean survival time (RMST) analysis and simulated treatment comparison (STC).

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This retrospective MAIC analysis employs individual patient data (IPD) from the FRUTIGA trial (fruquintinib arm) and published aggregate data (AgD) from RAINBOW-Asia (ramucirumab arm), with placebo as the common anchor. Pseudo individual participant data (Pseudo-IPD) for the RAINBOW-Asia trial were reconstructed from published Kaplan-Meier curves using the Guyot algorithm (2012).

•Weighting Methodology: Seven prognostic factors balanced: age <65, male sex, ECOG 0, GEJ primary, peritoneal metastases, metastatic sites, prior doublet chemotherapy Optimization via BFGS algorithm (convergence tolerance 1e-6) Effective sample size (ESS) retention: > 50%

•Statistical Analysis: Primary: Adjusted PFS hazard ratio (HR) using Bucher method with 95% bootstrap CI (100 iterations) Secondary: Weighted Cox models for OS; logistic regression for ORR/DCR Sensitivity: Simulated Treatment Comparison (STC) and covariate threshold analyses

•Sensitivity Analyses: RMST analyses were conducted as supportive evidence alongside primary Cox models for time-to-event endpoints violating proportional hazards assumptions.

Restricted mean survival time (RMST) Simulated Treatment Comparison (STC) Bootstrap confidence intervals (100 iterations)

Study Type

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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1143

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Study Contact

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Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This retrospective MAIC analysis employs individual patient data (IPD) from the FRUTIGA trial (fruquintinib arm) and published aggregate data (AgD) from RAINBOW-Asia (ramucirumab arm), with placebo as the common anchor.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histologically confirmed gastric/GEJ adenocarcinoma
  • Advanced or metastatic disease
  • ECOG 0-1
  • Received either fruquintinib + paclitaxel or reference regimen
  • Available baseline characteristics for matching variables

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Missing key outcome data
  • Incomplete baseline characteristics for >2 matching variables
  • Prior fruquintinib exposure (control arm only)

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Fruquintinib + paclitaxel
Group 1: Fruquintinib + Paclitaxel (IPD)
Drug: Fruquintinib+Paclitaxel
(using IPD from the FRUTIGA trial, n=703) Fruquintinib：subjects received Fruquintinib orally, once daily for 3 wks on/ 1 wk off Paclitaxel：Paclitaxel 80mg/㎡ at day 1,8,15 of 4-week cycle.
Other Names:
  • HMPL-013+paclitaxel
Ramucirumab + paclitaxel
Group 2: Control Therapy (AgD from RAINBOW-Asia)
Drug: Ramucirumab+Paclitaxel
(using published AgD from RAINBOW-Asia, n=440) Ramucirumab：8 milligrams/kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous (IV) infusion on Days 1 and 15 of every 4-week cycle Paclitaxel ：Paclitaxel 80mg/㎡ at day 1,8,15 of 4-week cycle.
Other Names:
  • LY3009806 +paclitaxel

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Time Frame: about 3 years
Time from randomization to progression/death, assessed via weighted Cox model
about 3 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Time Frame: about 3 years
CR+PR per RECIST 1.1, compared via weighted logistic regression
about 3 years
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
Time Frame: about 3 years
CR+PR+SD≥6 weeks, analyzed via weighted proportions
about 3 years
Overall Survival (OS)
Time Frame: about 3 years
Time from randomization to death, analyzed using weighted Kaplan-Meier
about 3 years
PFS by ECOG, metastasis burden, primary site, etc
Time Frame: about 3 years
To examine the associations between subgroup factors (including ECOG, metastasis burden, primary site, etc) and Progression-Free Survival (PFS).
about 3 years
OS by ECOG, metastasis burden, primary site, etc
Time Frame: about 3 years
To examine the associations between subgroup factors (including ECOG, metastasis burden, primary site, etc) and Overall Survival (OS).
about 3 years

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sensitivity Analyses：Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Time Frame: about 3 years
Simulated Treatment Comparison (STC), Bootstrap confidence intervals (100 iterations)
about 3 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Sun Yat-sen University

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Feng Wang, Sun Yat-sen University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

Study Start

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September 5, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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August 5, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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December 31, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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August 5, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 20, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

First Posted

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August 28, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

Last Update Posted

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August 28, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 20, 2025

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • HMPL-013-FLAG-G118

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

This study utilizes aggregated data from published literature and de-identified IPD authorized by Hutchison Medipharma Limited. Secondary analysis generated by our team will be shared.

IPD Sharing Time Frame

Within 6 months after main publication.

IPD Sharing Access Criteria

Secondary analysis generated by our team require approval by an independent review committee and a signed data use agreement.

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • SAP

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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