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Osimertinib + Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
Study Summary
This trial will compare osimertinib alone to osimertinib with chemotherapy in people with metastatic lung cancer that has a change in the EGFR gene.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2020 Phase 4 trial • 60 Patients • NCT03853551Trial Design
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- I don't have severe side effects from past treatments, except for hair loss or mild nerve pain from platinum-based therapy.I am willing to use effective birth control if I or my partner can become pregnant.I am taking or can't stop taking strong CYP3A4 inducers.My lung cancer has spread and was confirmed with a biopsy.I do not have active infections like hepatitis B, C, or HIV.I do not have any severe illnesses or uncontrolled high blood pressure.I can swallow pills.I have not had major surgery in the last 2 weeks.I have a tumor that can be measured and hasn't been treated with radiation.My blood and organ tests meet the required levels for treatment.I cannot take pills due to severe nausea, vomiting, or past major gut surgery.I haven't started EGFR TKI therapy or only began osimertinib within the last 3 weeks, with no chemotherapy for metastatic disease.My cancer has a specific genetic change known as an EGFR mutation.I have had lung conditions that needed steroid treatment.My heart health meets the study's requirements.I am 18 years old or older.I have a serious lung condition affecting the tissue and space around the air sacs.I haven't taken any experimental drugs recently.I have not had any radiotherapy in the week before starting the treatment.You have had a bad reaction to osimertinib or similar drugs in the past.I am able to care for myself but may not be able to do active work.
- Group 1: Osimertinib plus Carboplatin and Pemetrexed
- Group 2: Osimertinib alone
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common reasons that patients take Osimertinib?
"Osimertinib is not only indicated for the treatment of advanced thymoma, but also neuroendocrine carcinoma and testicular cancer."
Could you explain any risks associated with Osimertinib?
"Osimertinib's safety is based on Phase 2 trial data, meaning that while there is some evidence supporting its safety, there is none indicating that it is an effective treatment."
Are we still looking for test subjects for this experiment?
"Yes, this information is available on the website clinicaltrials.gov. The trial was posted on May 28th 2020 and has been updated as recently as October 12th of this year."
What is the total number of people who are allowed to join this trial?
"In order to run this clinical trial, the sponsor, AstraZeneca, needs a total of 571 patients that meet specific inclusion criteria. The research will be conducted in Hackensack Meridian Health and Sarah Cannon Research Institute located in Hackensack, New jersey and Nashville, Tennessee respectively."
What are the most similar medical studies to Osimertinib?
"Osimertinib was first discovered in 2002 and has undergone 1068 clinical trials since its inception. Out of these 887 are active studies, a large portion of which taking place in Hackensack, New jersey."
Is this study taking place at more than one hospital in our state?
"Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, New jersey; Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee; Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities) in Uniondale, California are all locations where this study is being conducted. There are a total of 12 sites."
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