Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating Ensartinib for Advanced ALK-positive Lung Cancer

Official title: A Real World Study of Ensartinib in Advanced ALK-positive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Run by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT05498064 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a daily pill called Ensartinib can help people with advanced ALK-positive lung cancer feel better and live longer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment490 (estimated)
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsEnsartinib
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 13, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 1, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 11, 2022
Trial IDNCT05498064 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals with stage III b or IV ALK-positive NSCLC who have progressed on prior ALK-TKI treatments.

Probably not a fit

Patients with early-stage NSCLC or those who have not received prior ALK-TKI treatments 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 aims to assess the efficacy and safety of Ensartinib in patients with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Participants will take Ensartinib orally once daily, and treatment will continue until disease progression or other specified discontinuation criteria are met. Blood samples will be collected at three time points to analyze ctDNA and evaluate the pharmacokinetics of Ensartinib. The study will also monitor participants' survival following disease progression.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new effective treatment option for patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar targeted therapies in ALK-positive lung cancer, indicating a potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed stage III b or IV NSCLC, according to the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer staging manual in Thoracic Oncology, 8th edition.
2. Documented ALK-positive disease according to FISH , Ventana IHC ,RT-PCR or NGS;
3. Patients must have demonstrated progression during or after ALK-TKI treatment;
4. Eastern cooperative oncology group performance status (ECOG PS) of 0-2, overall survival\>3 months;
5. Patients need radiotherapy or can receive radiotherapy, such as bone metastatic lesions, intrapulmonary lesions, adrenal lesions, etc.
6. Initially general blood tests including complete blood count, biochemistry, electrolytes, and urine biochemistry were performed as a routine screening in order to identify any abnormalities.
7. Male and female patients must agree to abstain or to use two highly effective forms of contraception during the treatment period and for 90 days after the last dose of study medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

  • Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    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.