Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Osimertinib with Cyclosporine A for EGFR-mutant NSCLC

Official title: The OCEAN Trial: A Phase II Study of Osimertinib and Cyclosporine to Enhance Antitumor Efficacy in EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT07874490 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This phase II study tests whether adding cyclosporine A to osimertinib helps people with EGFR-mutant metastatic NSCLC who still have detectable tumor DNA in blood.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorNYU Langone Health
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsosimertinib, chemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 2026
Main results expectedDecember 2030
Study endsDecember 2033
Registry record updatedOctober 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT07874490 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18) with metastatic EGFR-mutant NSCLC (exon 19 del or L858R) confirmed by SOC testing, measurable disease, ECOG 0-2, and no prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease (adjuvant therapy allowed); able to provide consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients without persistent ctDNA after run-in or without EGFR mutations, measurable disease, or eligibility issues may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

The trial is a biomarker-enriched, randomized Phase II study conducted at a single site. All eligible patients start with osimertinib, then those with persistent circulating tumor DNA are randomized to continue osimertinib alone or with cyclosporine A. Plasma samples are collected roughly every three weeks to monitor molecular response, and standard imaging is used for evaluation. About 60 patients are planned, with around 40 eligible for randomization and 20 per arm.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, adding CsA could improve the anti-tumor effect of osimertinib in this patient population.

How similar studies have gone: Previous similar approaches are limited; this study explores a novel combination with CsA to potentially enhance osimertinib efficacy.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age≥18 years, able to give informed consent.
* Standard of care (SOC) biopsy-proven metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, confirmed at NYU Langone Health (NYULH)
* Somatic activating mutation in EGFR exon 19 deletion or EGFR L858R in pre-treatment tumor biopsy or cytology from pleural fluid or cfDNA as detected by SOC testing.
* Either have not started a prior EGFR TKI therapy, or may have started osimertinib within 3 weeks of confirming eligibility and enrollment criteria of measurable disease per approval of PI, with no prior chemotherapy for treatment of metastatic disease (adjuvant therapy \> 6 months prior to study start is acceptable).
* Measurable (RECIST 1.1) indicator lesion not previously irradiated, with measurable disease determined per treating investigator. If a patient has already started on osimertinib there must be available pre-osimertinib baseline tumor assessments, to be utilized for RECIST 1.1 assessment.
* ECOG performance status of 0-2
* Adequate organ function
* Willing to use highly effective contraceptive measures if of child-bearing potential or if the patient's sexual partner is a woman of child-bearing potential

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or lactating women
* Any radiotherapy within 1 week prior to starting treatment on protocol. The washout window only applies for patients who have not started Osimertinib. No washout window needed if the patients started on Osimertinib. They should continue on Osimertinib. If patients received radiation prior to Osimertinib, they should wait for 7 days from the last day of radiation to start Osimertinib. If patients are already on osimertinib at the time of initial consent and they happened to also have radiation prior to starting on osimertinib, they do not need a washout in order to meet eligibility criteria for the study.
* Any major surgery within 2 weeks of starting treatment on protocol. The washout window only applies for patients who have not started Osimertinib.
* Treatment with an investigational drug within five half-lives of the compound or 3 months, whichever is greater.
* Currently receiving (or unable to stop prior to receiving the first dose of study treatment) medications or herbal supplements known to be strong inducers of CYP3A4. All patients must try to avoid concomitant use of any medications, herbal supplements and/or ingestion of foods with known inducer effects on CYP3A4.
* Any evidence of severe or uncontrolled systemic diseases, including uncontrolled hypertension and active bleeding diatheses, which in the investigator's opinion makes it undesirable for the patient to participate in the trial.
* Active infection including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Screening for chronic conditions is not required.
* Refractory nausea and vomiting, chronic gastrointestinal diseases, inability to swallow the tablets or previous significant bowel resection that would preclude adequate absorption of Osimertinib or cyclosporine A.
* Mean resting corrected QT interval (QTcF) \> 470 msec
* Any clinically important abnormalities in rhythm, conduction or morphology of resting ECG e.g. complete left bundle branch block, third degree heart block and second degree heart block.
* Patient with any factors that increase the risk of QTc prolongation or risk of arrhythmic events such as heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities (including: Serum/Plasma potassium \<LLN, Serum/Plasma Magnesium \<LLN; Serum/Plasma Calcium \<LLN), congenital long QT syndrome, family history of long QT syndrome or unexplained sudden death under 40 years of age in first degree relatives or any concomitant medication known to prolong the QT interval and cause Torsades de Pointes. If concomitant medication can not be discontinued, please notify and confirm with MSK PI prior to enrollment.
* Past medical history of interstitial lung disease, drug-induced interstitial lung disease, radiation pneumonitis which required steroid treatment, or any evidence of clinically active interstitial lung disease.
* History of hypersensitivity to active or inactive excipients of osimertinib or drugs with a similar chemical structure or class to osimertinib.
* History of hypersensitivity to active or inactive excipients of cyclosporine A or drugs with a similar chemical structure or class to cyclosporine A.
* History of autoimmune disease (excluding Hashimoto's thyroiditis).

Where it's running

  • NYU Langone Heath
    New York, New York, 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.
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