A Study of Fruquintinib Plus FOLFIRI as Second-Line Treatment for Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (FRUITFUL)

Last updated: June 10, 2026
Sponsor: SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Colon Cancer; Rectal Cancer

Digestive System Neoplasms

Colon Cancer

Treatment

FOLFIRI (Irinotecan, 5-Fluorouracil, and Leucovorin)

fruquintinib

Clinical Study ID

NCT07011576
GI 387
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is an open-label multicenter, single-arm Phase II study of Fruquintinib in combination with FOLFIRI (leucovorin calcium (folinic acid), fluorouracil, and irinotecan) in participants with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The main goals of this study are to:

  • Evaluate the efficacy of the combination of fruquintinib + FOLFIRI in the 2nd-line mCRC setting

  • Evaluate the safety of the combination of fruquintinib + FOLFIRI

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Confirmed mCRC ; histologically documented adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectumwith at least one measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.

  • Genetic aberrations are allowed, except for microsatellite instability high (MSI-H)and BRAF V600

  • Participants must have received first-line therapy for mCRC that includedoxaliplatin, a fluoropyrimidine, and a BEV-based agent. FOLFOXIRI, BEV, and SOX/BEVregimes are not permitted. A minimum of 2 cycles of first line of therapy must havebeen completed.

  • At least 18 years-of-age at the time of signature of the Informed Consent Form (ICF)

  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status score of 0 to 2

Exclusion

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current treatment with other anticancer treatments within 21 days of the first doseof study treatment

  • Major surgery within 4 weeks of the first planned dose of study treatment

  • More than one prior systemic treatment for mCRC or any prior systemic treatmentincluding FOLFIRI or irinotecan-based therapy.

  • Participants who received oxaliplatin and fluoropyrimidine in the first lineneoadjuvant or adjuvant setting (prior to Metastatic diagnosis) and progressedwithin 6 months are not eligible due to lack of BEV exposure.

  • Uncontrolled, symptomatic brain metastases

  • Uncontrolled, symptomatic gastrointestinal disease

  • Participants with uncontrolled hypertension

  • Women who are pregnant, nursing, or plan to become pregnant while in the study andfor at least 6 months after the last administration of study chemotherapy

  • Men who plan to father a child while in the study and for at least 6 months afterthe last administration of study chemotherapy

  • Documented major electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities which are clinicallysignificant.

  • Symptomatic or uncontrolled brain metastases, spinal cord compression, orleptomeningeal disease requiring concurrent treatment

  • Presence of other active invasive cancers other than the one treated in this studywithin 5 years prior to screening

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: FOLFIRI (Irinotecan, 5-Fluorouracil, and Leucovorin)
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
September 29, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2027

Study Description

Fruquintinib is an FDA approved cancer medication that works by targeting proteins called vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFRs). VEGFRs are important in the creation of new blood vessels. As a highly-selective and potent VEGFR inhibitor, fruquintinib helps block new blood vessels that would provide nutrients and oxygen to cancerous tumors from forming. It is a small molecule anti-tumor drug with a novel chemical structure that belongs to the quinazoline class.

This study is an open-label Phase II study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fruquintinib + FOLFIRI in 2nd-line setting mCRC participants who have been previously treated with oxaliplatin, a fluoropyrimidine, and bevacizumab (BEV) for first line of therapy. Up to 60 participants will receive concurrent fruquintinib and FOLFIRI according to standard guidelines of treatment of mCRC.

Connect with a study center

  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Center - Primary

    Denver, Colorado 80218
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Illinois Cancer Specialists

    Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Maryland Oncology Hematology

    Columbia, Maryland 21044
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Minnesota Oncology Hematology - Primary

    Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Missouri Cancer Associates

    Columbia, Missouri 65201
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Oncology Associates of Oregon - Primary

    Eugene, Oregon 97401
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Northwest Cancer Specialists - Compass

    Portland, Oregon 97213
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Alliance Cancer Specialists

    Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • SCRI Oncology Partners

    Nashville, Tennessee 37203
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Texas Oncology - Central/South Texas

    Austin, Texas 78705
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Texas Oncology - Gulf Coast

    Beaumont, Texas 77702
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Texas Oncology - Northeast Texas

    Tyler, Texas 75702
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Virginia Oncology Associates

    Norfolk, Virginia 23502
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Blue Ridge Cancer Care (Oncology & Hematology Associates of Southwest VA)

    Salem, Virginia 24153
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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