Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 to 100

Assessing the impact of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors on bone metastasis in lung cancer patients

Official title: Response of Bony Metastasis to Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers With Actionable Driver Mutations

Run by University of Colorado, Denver · NCT03958565 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new type of cancer drug called Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors can help lung cancer patients with bone metastases feel better compared to those getting standard treatments.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsdenosumab, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation
Locations2 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 28, 2020
Main results expectedMarch 5, 2028
Study endsApril 28, 2028
Registry record updatedJune 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT03958565 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-100 with pathologically confirmed NSCLC and detectable bone metastases, who are either eligible for TKI therapy or standard chemotherapy/immunotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously received anti-bone resorptive therapy or those without actionable driver mutations may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the response of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and bone metastases to standard treatments. It involves two groups: one with actionable driver mutations receiving Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) and the other without such mutations receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy alongside bone resorption inhibitors. The study measures changes in bone turnover markers and imaging results over a 12-month period to assess treatment efficacy. Participants will undergo regular monitoring of their condition and treatment response.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into more effective treatment strategies for lung cancer patients with bone metastases.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on the effects of TKIs and bone resorption therapies, this specific approach in NSCLC with actionable mutations is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Provision to sign and date the consent form
2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
3. Be a male or female aged 18-100 years
4. Pathologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer
5. Molecular testing through a CLIA-validated NGS assay. This can be done using either tissue based samples or blood-based samples (ctDNA)
6. ECOG PS 0-2
7. Decision to be on a particular standard of care TKI or chemotherapy +/- immunotherapy (clinical decision that would occur prior to study enrollment)
8. Patients who will be treated with an osteoclast inhibitor must receive dental clearance prior to starting treatment
9. Bone metastases must be detected through radiographic imaging prior to enrollment on this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Actionable driver mutation NSCLC patient who has been on anti-bone resorptive therapy

   a. Excluded anti-bone resorptive therapy includes: zolendronic acid, pamidronate, alendronate, denosumab or any medication that acts as an osteoclast inhibitor
2. Have any condition or illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise participant safety or interfere with evaluation while on standard of care treatments for the NSCLC.
3. Patients with actionable driver mutation who received TKI in past or currently on TKI prior to screening
4. Bone metastases that have received prior radiotherapy unless unequivocal progression has occurred since radiation therapy

Where it's running

  • University of Colorado Hospital
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Lone Tree Medical Center
    Lone Tree, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.