Clinical Trials

Avapritinib has been investigated across numerous clinical trials evaluating its efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics from Phase 1 through Phase 4. Ranging from active and recruiting to completed status, these studies focus on gastrointestinal stromal tumors, systemic mastocytosis, mast cell leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and unresectable advanced solid or central nervous system tumors. Clinical development is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies such as Blueprint Medicines Corporation and CStone Pharmaceuticals, alongside academic medical centers including Centre Leon Berard and Ruijin Hospital.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06221683 RECRUITING
AML, Childhood; Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Children's Hospital of Soochow University
2024-01-01 PHASE2
NCT07131059 RECRUITING
AML, Adult
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
2024-05-11
NCT06748001 RECRUITING
Mastocytosis, Systemic
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2024-11-28 PHASE4
NCT03731260 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2019-04-16 PHASE2
NCT07028073 RECRUITING
Acute Myeloid Leukemia With T(8;21)(Q22;Q22); Acute Myeloid Leukemia With T(16;16)(P13;Q22); KIT Gene Mutation; Avapritinib
The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
2025-05-15 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06327685 RECRUITING
Systemic Mastocytosis With an Associated Hematologic Neoplasm
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
2024-03-13 PHASE1
NCT04771520 RECRUITING
Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Clinical Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Clinical Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Clinical Stage IVB Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Locally Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Locally Advanced Melanoma; Locally Advanced Primary Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm; Locally Advanced Sarcoma; Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Metastatic Melanoma; Metastatic Primary Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm; Metastatic Sarcoma; Pathologic Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Pathologic Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Pathologic Stage IVB Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Postneoadjuvant Therapy Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Postneoadjuvant Therapy Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Postneoadjuvant Therapy Stage IVB Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8; Prognostic Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Prognostic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IIIC Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IIIC Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVC Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2021-01-20 PHASE2
NCT06783790 RECRUITING
AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia)
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
2025-01-20 PHASE2
NCT04116541 RECRUITING
Malignant Solid Tumor
Centre Leon Berard
2020-01-28 PHASE2
NCT06316960 RECRUITING
AML, Childhood; Relapse/Recurrence; Refractory AML; Core Binding Factor Acute Myeloid Leukemia; C-KIT Mutation
Children's Hospital of Soochow University
2024-03-01 PHASE2
NCT06765915 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
AML, Adult
Ruijin Hospital
2025-02-01 PHASE2
NCT04773782 COMPLETED
Solid Tumor, Unspecified, Child; Relapsed Solid Neoplasm; CNS Tumor
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2022-02-24 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT05821738 UNKNOWN
Core Binding Factor Acute Myeloid Leukemia; KIT Mutation-Related Tumors
The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
2022-06-01 PHASE2
NCT03580655 COMPLETED
Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis; Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis; Systemic Mastocytosis With an Associated Hematologic Neoplasm; Mast Cell Leukemia
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2018-11-21 PHASE2
NCT04908176 COMPLETED
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; GIST; Non-resectable Advanced Solid Tumors; Recurrent or Unresectable Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2022-08-24 PHASE1
NCT04825574 COMPLETED
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2021-05-21 PHASE4
NCT02561988 COMPLETED
Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis; Systemic Mastocytosis-associated Hematologic Non-mast Cell Disease; Mast Cell Leukemia; Relapsed or Refractory Myeloid Malignancies
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2016-03-10 PHASE1
NCT04908176 Completed
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors|GIST|Non-resectable Advanced Solid Tumors|Recurrent or Unresectable Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2022-08-24 Phase 1
NCT04695431 Completed
Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis|Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis|Systemic Mastocytosis With an Associated Hematological Neoplasm|Mast Cell Leukemia
Blueprint Medicines Corporation|Analysis Group Inc.
2020-12-02 --
NCT04254939 COMPLETED
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
CStone Pharmaceuticals
2019-08-15 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03465722 COMPLETED
GIST
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2018-03-26 PHASE3
NCT02508532 COMPLETED
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST); Other Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2015-08 PHASE1
NCT03731260 Active not recruiting
Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2019-04-16 Phase 2
NCT03580655 Active not recruiting
Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis|Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis|Systemic Mastocytosis With an Associated Hematologic Neoplasm|Mast Cell Leukemia
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2018-11-21 Phase 2
NCT03465722 Completed
GIST
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
2018-03-26 Phase 3

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-08-22)

Check the Avapritinib (BLU-285) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Avapritinib is a potent small-molecule inhibitor that selectively binds to and inhibits mutant forms of platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRα D842V) and KIT (c-Kit D816V) receptor tyrosine kinases, blocking intracellular receptor autophosphorylation and downstream oncogenic signaling pathways. This inhibition reduces cellular proliferation and induces apoptosis in mutant-driven cancer cells, thereby suppressing tumor growth in clinical indications such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors and systemic mastocytosis.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.