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Evaluating zipalertinib for advanced lung cancer with specific EGFR mutations

An Open-Label, Phase 2b, Global Multicenter Cohort Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Zipalertinib in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Exon 20 Insertion and Uncommon/Single or Compound Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutations.

Phase 2 Interventional Taiho Oncology, Inc. · NCT05967689

This study is testing a new drug called zipalertinib to see if it can help people with advanced lung cancer that has specific genetic mutations and who have few other treatment options.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment220 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorTaiho Oncology, Inc. Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsamivantamab, sunvozertinib, Zipalertinib, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation
Locations80 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 79 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05967689 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of zipalertinib in patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that harbor EGFR exon 20 insertions or other uncommon mutations. Participants will be divided into four cohorts based on their treatment history and specific mutation types. The study aims to provide targeted treatment options for patients who have limited alternatives due to their unique genetic profiles. The approach includes assessing the drug's effectiveness in various clinical scenarios, including those with active brain metastases.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with advanced NSCLC harboring EGFR exon 20 insertions or other uncommon mutations who meet specific treatment history criteria.

Not a fit: Patients without EGFR mutations or those who have already received extensive prior treatments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new targeted therapy option for patients with specific EGFR mutations in advanced lung cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies targeting specific EGFR mutations have shown promise, indicating that this approach may be beneficial.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Written informed consent.
2. ≥18 years of age (or meets the country's regulatory definition of legal adult age, whichever is greater.
3. Pathologically confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC meeting all the following criteria:

   Cohort A participants:
   * Documented EGFR ex20ins status, as determined by local testing performed at a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified (United States \[US\]) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US).
   * Progressed on or after systemic therapy with an agent targeting ex20ins, either alone or in combination with standard platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced disease. Participants who discontinued previous treatment due to unacceptable toxicity are eligible.

     i. Permitted prior ex20ins therapies include: amivantamab, sunvozertinib (DZD9008), and BLU451. Other prior ex20ins--directed treatment may be discussed with the Sponsor for eligibility assessment.
   * Participants with brain metastasis must be neurologically stable. Participants must have received central nervous system (CNS)-directed therapy and have no evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks after CNS-directed treatment, as ascertained by clinical examination and brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\] or computed tomography \[CT\] scan) during the Screening Period. Additionally, they must be on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and/or anti-convulsant medications for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants with a history of uncontrolled seizures or LMD are not eligible.

   Cohort B participants:
   * Documented EGFR ex20instatus, as determined by local testing performed at a CLIA-certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US).
   * Participants who have not received prior treatment for advanced or metastatic disease and who are not appropriate candidates for first-line doublet platinum-based chemotherapy based on Investigator judgment or has refused first-line doublet platinum-based chemotherapy following discussion with the Investigator. Prior adjuvant/neoadjuvant treatment for early-stage disease must have been completed \>6 months prior to the first dose of study treatment.
   * Participants with brain metastasis must be neurologically stable. Participants must have received CNS-directed therapy and have no evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks after CNS-directed treatment, as ascertained by clinical examination and brain imaging (MRI or CT scan) during the Screening Period, and they must be on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and/or anti-convulsant medications for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants with history of uncontrolled seizures or LMD are not eligible.

   Cohort C participants:
   * Documented ex20ins or other uncommon single or compound EGFR non-ex20ins status, as determined by local testing performed at a CLIA-certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US).
   * Presence of brain metastasis(es) characterized as at least one of the following:

     * Newly diagnosed and/or progressive brain metastasis(es) measurable by Response Assessment in Neuro-oncology Brain Metastases (RANO-BM) criteria and not subjected to CNS-directed therapy, AND/OR
     * LMD measurable or non-measurable by RANO-BM criteria and confirmed by a positive cerebrospinal fluid cytology, or unequivocal radiographic and/or clinical determination.
   * Participants may not require other immediate CNS-directed therapy or will likely require other CNS directed anti-tumor therapy during the first cycle of study treatment, as judged by the Investigator.

   Cohort D participants:
   * Documented other uncommon single or compound EGFR non-ex20ins status (excluding C797S), as determined by local testing performed at a CLIA certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US). A list of eligible mutations will be provided in a separate document.
   * Participants with brain metastasis must be neurologically stable. Participants must have received CNS-directed therapy and have no evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks after CNS- directed treatment, as ascertained by clinical examination and brain imaging (MRI or CT scan) during the Screening Period, and they must be on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and/or anti-convulsant medications for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants with history of uncontrolled seizures or LMD are not eligible.
   * Participants who have not received prior systemic therapy for their locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC disease.
   * Prior adjuvant/neoadjuvant treatment for early-stage disease must have been completed \>6 months prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants may not have received prior adjuvant/neoadjuvant treatment with any EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI).
4. Measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1).
5. Archival tumor tissue available for submission, with minimum quantity sufficient to evaluate EGFRmt status and, where possible, other biomarkers (details provided in a laboratory manual). Participants with insufficient tissue may be eligible following discussion with the Sponsor.
6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) 0 or 17.
7. Adequate organ function, as defined by the hematologic, renal and hepatic laboratory values.
8. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test prior to administration of the first dose of study treatment. Female participants are not considered to be of childbearing potential if they are post-menopausal (no menses for 12 months without an alternative medical cause) or permanently sterile (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy).
9. Both males and females of reproductive potential must agree to use effective birth control during the study prior to the first dose of study drug and for 1 month after the last dose of study treatment.

DDI Substudy:

1. Participant has pathologically confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC:

   a. Documented EGFRmt status as determined by local testing performed at a clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside of the US) local laboratory, defined as either one of the following EGFRmts:
   * ex20ins EGFRmt OR
   * other uncommon, non-ex20ins EGFRmt (eg, G719X, L861Q, or S768I) OR
   * common EGFRmt (eg, ex19del or L858R)
2. Participant has progressed on or after receiving prior standard of care (SoC) systemic therapy for their locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC disease unless:

   * Participant for whom no approved therapy with demonstrated clinical benefit is indicated or available,
   * Participant is intolerant to the available first-line (1L) SoC treatment options, OR
   * Participant has refused 1L SoC treatment options (after being appropriately informed of the treatment options, risks, and benefits).
3. Participants with brain metastasis are eligible if they fulfill all of the criteria below:

   * Have received CNS-directed therapy and have no evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks after CNS- directed treatment, as ascertained by brain imaging (MRI or CT scan) during the Screening Period,
   * Are on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and/or anti-convulsant medications for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment,
   * Are neurologically stable with no history of uncontrolled seizures.
4. ECOG PS of 0 or 1.

Dose Optimization Substudy:

1. Has pathologically confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC meeting all the following criteria:

   1. Documented EGFR ex20ins status, as determined by local testing performed at a CLIA certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US)
   2. Progressed on or after systemic therapy standard platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced disease. Participants who discontinued previous treatment due to unacceptable toxicity are eligible.

   Note: Progression on or after systemic therapy with amivantamab is permitted (eg, given as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy).
2. Participants with CNS metastases are eligible if both of the following criteria are met:

   i. Measurable lesions according to RANO-BM defined as a contrast-enhancing lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension, with a minimum size of 10 millimeters (mm), or at least 5 mm if MRI slice thickness is ≤ 1.5 mm ii. Previously received definitive local treatment and have stable CNS disease (defined as being neurologically stable and off corticosteroid for at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment) OR Asymptomatic CNS metastases ≤ 2 cm in size if, in the opinion of the investigator, immediate definitive treatment is not indicated.
3. Measurable disease per RECIST 1.1.
4. Has archival tumor tissue available for submission, with minimum quantity sufficient to evaluate EGFRmt status and, where possible, other biomarkers
5. ECOG PS of 0 or 1.
6. Has adequate organ function.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Participant is currently receiving an investigational drug in a clinical trial or participating in any other type of medical research judged to be scientifically or medically incompatible with this study.
2. Has received any of the following within the specific time frame specified:

   1. Participant has received Zipalertinib (TAS6417/CLN081) at any time
   2. CNS radiotherapy (gamma knife radiotherapy is allowed) ≤ 12 weeks, thoracic radiotherapy ≤ 28 days, or other palliative radiation ≤ 14 days prior to the first dose of study
   3. Anticancer immunotherapy ≤28 days prior to the first dose of study treatment
   4. Major surgery (excluding placement of vascular access) ≤28 days prior to the first dose of study treatment.
   5. Any prior treatment with an EGFR exon20ins- targeted TKI
   6. Participants with leptomeningeal CNS disease.
3. Have any unresolved toxicity of Grade ≥2 from previous anticancer treatment, except for Grade 2 alopecia or skin pigmentation. Participants with other chronic but stable Grade 2 toxicities may be allowed to enroll after agreement between the Investigator and Sponsor.
4. Past medical history of interstitial lung disease, treatment-related pneumonitis (any grade), or evidence of clinically active interstitial lung disease.
5. Impaired cardiac function or clinically significant cardiac disease including any of the following:

   1. History of congestive heart failure (CHF) Class III/IV according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification.
   2. Serious cardiac arrhythmias requiring treatment.
   3. Resting corrected QT interval (QTc) \>470 msec using Fridericia's formula (QTcF).
6. Is unable to swallow tablets or has any disease or condition that may significantly affect gastrointestinal absorption of zipalertinib (eg, inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndrome, or prior gastric/bowel resection).
7. History of another primary malignancy ≤2 years prior to the date of first dose of study treatment unless at least one of the following criteria are met:

   1. Adequately treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
   2. Cancer in situ of the breast or cervix
   3. Participants with previously treated malignancy if all treatment for that malignancy was completed at least 2 years prior to first dose and no evidence of disease
   4. Participants with concurrent malignancy clinically stable and not requiring tumor-directed treatment
8. Known history of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that is not controlled with treatment.
9. History of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection within 4 weeks prior to enrollment and/or has persistent clinically significant pulmonary symptoms related to prior COVID-19 infection.
10. Active bleeding disorders.
11. Known hypersensitivity to the ingredients in zipalertinib or any drugs similar in structure or class.
12. Is pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant.
13. The participant is, in the Investigator's opinion, unable or unwilling to comply with the trial procedures.

Where this trial is running

Birmingham, Alabama and 79 other locations

+30 more sites — see ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Conditions Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Exon 20 Insertion MutationsNSCLCCarcinomaNon-Small Cell LungLung diseaselocally advanced/ metastaticex20ins mutationInsertion Mutations
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