APL-101 + Osimertinib for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Siddhartha Devarakonda

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1 & 2

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Must be taking: Osimertinib

Must not be taking: Investigational agents, Herbal medications

Disqualifiers: Uncontrolled illness, CNS metastases, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Breakthrough Therapy This drug has been fast-tracked for approval by the FDA given its high promise

Approved in 2 Jurisdictions This treatment is already approved in other countries

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 28

27 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new drug combination for individuals with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation. The study examines the addition of APL-101 (Vebreltinib) to an existing treatment, osimertinib, which participants will continue if their cancer remains stable after 8–16 weeks. The trial aims to determine the optimal dose of APL-101 and assess its effectiveness with osimertinib. Eligible participants have used osimertinib for several weeks without cancer progression. As a Phase 1, Phase 2 trial, this research seeks to understand the treatment's effects and measure its initial effectiveness in a smaller group, offering participants a chance to contribute to groundbreaking cancer treatment advancements.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot be on other investigational agents or herbal medications. It's best to discuss your specific medications with the trial team.

Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?

Research has shown that using APL-101 with osimertinib is generally safe for patients. Earlier studies found that patients taking these drugs together did not experience serious side effects, though some minor side effects were noted, which is common in cancer treatments.

Osimertinib is already FDA-approved for treating certain types of lung cancer, and its safety profile is well-established, with manageable side effects for most patients.

APL-101 is still under study, but it appears safe when used with osimertinib. The trials are in the early stages, and researchers are determining the safest dose to ensure the treatment's safety for future patients.

Overall, the combination of these drugs has shown promising safety results, with no unexpected or severe side effects reported in the studies so far. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?

Unlike the standard of care treatments for non-small cell lung cancer, which mainly include chemotherapy and targeted therapies like Osimertinib alone, the study drug APL-101 offers a unique approach. Researchers are excited about APL-101 because it is designed to work synergistically with Osimertinib, potentially enhancing its effectiveness. APL-101 targets specific pathways involved in cancer cell growth and survival, which could provide a more comprehensive attack on the cancer cells. This combination approach aims to delay disease progression and improve patient outcomes beyond what current therapies achieve.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for non-small cell lung cancer?

This trial will evaluate the combination of APL-101, also known as vebreltinib, with osimertinib for treating non-small cell lung cancer, particularly in patients with specific EGFR gene changes. Studies have shown that this combination can be effective for patients who have tried other treatments or are starting treatment for the first time. Evidence suggests that APL-101 works well with osimertinib even if other EGFR-targeted treatments failed. This combination targets specific cancer mutations, potentially leading to better patient outcomes. Early findings also indicate that this treatment is generally safe and well-tolerated. ^{1 2 3 4 6}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Anjali Rohatgi, M.D., Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Washington University School of Medicine

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Adults with EGFR-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who've been on osimertinib for 8-16 weeks without disease progression. They must have measurable disease, good organ function, and an ECOG performance status ≤ 1. Participants need to agree to use contraception and cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding. Exclusions include allergic reactions to similar compounds, uncontrolled illnesses, recent major surgery, prior certain treatments for cancer, heart failure, unresolved toxicities from previous treatments, gastrointestinal disorders, interstitial lung disease or symptomatic brain metastases.

Inclusion Criteria

The effects of APL-101 on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason, women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control, abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she must inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study and for the duration of the study

My blood and organ functions are within normal ranges.

I have a tumor that can be measured and biopsied.

Exclusion Criteria

I have had allergic reactions to similar medications used in this study.

I am not taking any experimental drugs or herbal medicines.

I have a lung condition that affects the tissue and space around the air sacs.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Initial Treatment with Osimertinib

Participants receive osimertinib for 8-16 weeks to assess disease progression

8-16 weeks

Regular imaging as per standard of care

Combination Treatment

Participants receive APL-101 in combination with osimertinib until disease progression

Until progression

Outpatient visits every 28-day cycle

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

3 years

Regular follow-up visits

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• APL-101
• Osimertinib

Trial Overview The trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of APL-101 combined with osimertinib in patients whose non-small cell lung cancer has not progressed after initial treatment with osimertinib alone. The dose of APL-101 will increase until the maximum tolerated dose is found; then more patients will receive this dose alongside standard osimertinib treatment.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Phase II: APL-101 + Standard of Care Osimertinib Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

* After 8-16 weeks of osimertinib, patients will be imaged as per standard of care. If imaging does not show disease progression, patients will continue on to study treatment with the combination of osimertinib and APL-101. * APL-101 is an oral drug which will be administered on an outpatient basis at the assigned dose (this dose will be determined in Phase I of the study) twice daily on Days 1 through 28 of each 28-day cycle * Osimertinib is an oral drug which will be administered on an outpatient basis at a dose of 80 mg once daily on Days 1 through 28 of each 28-day cycle.

Group II: Phase I Dose Level 2: APL-101 + Standard of Care Osimertinib Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

* After 8-16 weeks of osimertinib, patients will be imaged as per standard of care. If imaging does not show disease progression, patients will continue on to study treatment with the combination of osimertinib and APL-101. * APL-101 is an oral drug which will be administered on an outpatient basis at the assigned dose twice daily on Days 1 through 28 of each 28-day cycle * Osimertinib is an oral drug which will be administered on an outpatient basis at a dose of 80 mg once daily on Days 1 through 28 of each 28-day cycle.

Group III: Phase I Dose Level 1: APL-101 + Standard of Care Osimertinib Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

* After 8-16 weeks of osimertinib, patients will be imaged as per standard of care. If imaging does not show disease progression, patients will continue on to study treatment with the combination of osimertinib and APL-101. * APL-101 is an oral drug which will be administered on an outpatient basis at the assigned dose twice daily on Days 1 through 28 of each 28-day cycle * Osimertinib is an oral drug which will be administered on an outpatient basis at a dose of 80 mg once daily on Days 1 through 28 of each 28-day cycle.

Osimertinib is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:

Approved in United States as Tagrisso for:

• Locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations
• Metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC

Approved in European Union as Tagrisso for:

• Locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations
• Metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Washington University School of Medicine

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,027

Recruited

2,353,000+

Apollomics Inc.

Industry Sponsor

Trials

6

Recruited

750+

Published Research Related to This Trial

Osimertinib is a third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor that effectively targets specific mutations in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including the T790M mutation, leading to significantly longer progression-free survival compared to first-generation EGFR TKIs like erlotinib or gefitinib.

The benefits of osimertinib in prolonging progression-free survival were consistent across all patient groups, regardless of the type of EGFR mutation or the presence of CNS metastases, and it has a generally manageable safety profile.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Osimertinib as first-line therapy in advanced NSCLC: a profile of its use. Scott, LJ.[2020]

Osimertinib is an oral medication specifically designed to target the EGFR T790M mutation in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which helps overcome resistance to previous EGFR TKI therapies.

It received accelerated approval in the USA in November 2015 for patients with metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC who have progressed after EGFR TKI treatment, and is currently undergoing further development for broader treatment applications.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Osimertinib: First Global Approval. Greig, SL.[2022]

Osimertinib significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS) in adults with completely resected, early-stage EGFR mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as shown in the pivotal ADAURA trial, regardless of prior adjuvant chemotherapy.

The treatment is well tolerated with a manageable safety profile, and it does not negatively impact health-related quality of life, making it a suitable option for adjuvant therapy in this patient population.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Osimertinib: A Review in Completely Resected, Early-Stage, EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC. Frampton, JE.[2022]

Osimertinib (AZD9291) is effective in prolonging survival for non-small cell lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations, but resistance to the drug is a common issue, prompting the need to explore resistance mechanisms.

In this study, AZD9291-resistant NSCLC cell lines were established, revealing significant changes in circular RNA (circRNA) expression profiles, which may contribute to drug resistance and could serve as potential targets for future gene therapies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comprehensive analysis of circular RNA profiling in AZD9291-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cell lines. Chen, T., Luo, J., Gu, Y., et al.[2022]

Osimertinib (Tagrisso) is a targeted therapy approved by the FDA for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have the EGFR T790M mutation and have progressed after previous treatments.

The drug received special designations from the FDA, including breakthrough therapy and priority review, highlighting its significance in treating resistant forms of NSCLC.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Targeting the Gatekeeper: Osimertinib in EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Skoulidis, F., Papadimitrakopoulou, VA.[2022]

Osimertinib (TAGRISSO) received accelerated FDA approval for treating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with the EGFR T790M mutation, showing significant tumor response rates of 57% and 61% in two major trials involving 411 patients.

While osimertinib demonstrated promising efficacy, common side effects included diarrhea (42%) and rash (41%), with 28% of patients experiencing severe adverse events, highlighting the need for careful monitoring during treatment.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Osimertinib for the Treatment of Metastatic EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Khozin, S., Weinstock, C., Blumenthal, GM., et al.[2022]

In a retrospective analysis of 32 patients with EGFR T790M-mutant non-small-cell lung cancer, osimertinib showed a 50% objective response rate and a median progression-free survival of 11.3 months, indicating its efficacy in clinical practice.

The median overall survival was 18.3 months, with better outcomes observed in patients without cerebral metastases and those with better performance status, highlighting the importance of these factors in treatment response.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effectiveness of osimertinib in patients with lung adenocarcinoma in clinical practice - the Expanded Drug Access Program in Poland. Knetki-Wróblewska, M., Kowalski, DM., Czyżewicz, G., et al.[2022]

Osimertinib (Tagrisso) is an approved adjuvant treatment for non-small cell lung cancer patients with specific tumor mutations, highlighting its targeted therapeutic approach.

Common side effects of osimertinib include blood-related issues like leukopenia and thrombocytopenia, as well as gastrointestinal and skin reactions, indicating the need for careful monitoring during treatment.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

New Adjuvant Drug for Lung Cancer. Aschenbrenner, DS.[2023]

In a study of 46 treatment-naive patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer, alternating therapy with osimertinib and afatinib resulted in a median progression-free survival of 21.3 months, indicating promising efficacy despite not meeting the primary endpoint of 12-month progression-free survival probability.

The treatment was generally well-tolerated, with common side effects including diarrhea (73.9%) and rash (63.0%), and only a few cases of serious pneumonitis, suggesting a manageable safety profile for this alternating therapy approach.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Alternating therapy with osimertinib and afatinib for treatment-naive patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer: A single-group, open-label phase 2 trial (WJOG10818L). Hayashi, H., Yonesaka, K., Nakamura, A., et al.[2022]

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