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Osimertinib + Ramucirumab for Lung Cancer
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether adding ramucirumab to osimertinib improves progression-free survival for EGFR-mutated lung cancer patients.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- Your platelet count should be at least 100,000 per cubic millimeter.I have had a GI perforation or am at risk for one in the last 6 months.My brain metastases are stable, treated, or symptom-free, and I'm on low or no steroids.My high blood pressure has not been controlled with medication for over 4 weeks.I have had severe GI bleeding in the last 3 months.My spinal cord compression is stable or I have no symptoms.I cannot stop taking certain medications that affect my body's enzyme levels or heart rhythm.Your SGOT and SGPT levels are not more than three times the upper limit of normal, unless you have liver metastasis.My urine protein levels are low enough to meet the trial's requirements.I have severe liver disease with complications like confusion or fluid in my abdomen.I am 18 years old or older.I am a woman who can have children and have a recent negative pregnancy test.My cancer has spread and cannot be cured with surgery or radiation.I have been treated with EGFR inhibitors like erlotinib or osimertinib.I have had a serious blood clot, excluding minor ones, in the last 3 months.Your heart's electrical activity, measured as the QT interval, is longer than 470 milliseconds when you are resting.My lung cancer has a specific genetic change (EGFR Exon 19 deletion).My NSCLC has the EGFR L858R mutation, confirmed by a certified test.I don't have severe side effects from past treatments, except for possible hair loss.I am fully active or can carry out light work.Your hemoglobin level is at least 9 grams per deciliter.I agree to use birth control as required if I can have children or if I am a man not sterilized and with a partner who can have children.I have not coughed up blood or have a tumor invading major blood vessels.I have been treated with medications like bevacizumab or similar.Your bilirubin levels in the blood should not be too high, unless you have a specific condition called Gilbert Syndrome, in which case slightly higher levels are acceptable.I have not had major surgery in the last 28 days or minor surgery in the last 7 days, and I do not plan to have major surgery during the trial.My lung cancer is non-squamous and confirmed by lab tests.You have abnormal heart rhythms or patterns on your resting ECG.I have an eye condition that hasn't been diagnosed.I have not had a serious wound, ulcer, or bone fracture in the last 28 days.I haven't had cancer in the last 2 years, except for certain skin, cervical, prostate, or thyroid cancers.I do not have severe illnesses or infections that could affect my trial participation.My blood clotting levels are within safe limits and I have been on a stable dose of blood thinners for at least 14 days without recent bleeding.I have had lung conditions like ILD or radiation pneumonitis that needed steroids.My blood, liver, and kidney functions are all within normal ranges.I have conditions or take medications that could affect my heart's rhythm.You have had a bad reaction to osimertinib or ramucirumab in the past.I cannot take osimertinib due to severe nausea, vomiting, gut diseases, swallowing issues, or major bowel surgery.My heart health meets the study's requirements.You have a disease that can be measured according to specific guidelines.Your absolute neutrophil count is at least 1,500 per cubic millimeter.I have not had a heart attack or stroke in the last 6 months.I have had chemotherapy or immunotherapy before.My kidney function, measured by creatinine levels or clearance, is within the required range.My liver enzymes are within acceptable limits, even with liver metastasis.
- Group 1: Arm B (Osimertinib)
- Group 2: Arm A (Osimertinib and Ramucirumab)
- 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
Are there other recent examples of research that combined Osimertinib and Ramucirumab?
"The first clinical trial for Arm A (Osimertinib and Ramucirumab) was in 2013 at Research Site. Since then, there have been 153 actively recruiting studies and 90 completed clinical trials."
In how many different countries is this trial taking place?
"This study is still looking for volunteers and presently recruiting at 12 different sites. These locations include Houston, Berkeley Heights and New york, amongst others. To make things more convenient for participants, it might be best to select a clinical trial site nearest you."
What are the FDA's thoughts on Arm A (Osimertinib and Ramucirumab)?
"While there is some data supporting the safety of Arm A, it has not been proven effective yet. Our team gives it a score of 2."
How many individuals are receiving care through this program?
"In order to carry out this clinical trial, we require 150 people who fit the bill in terms of specified inclusion criteria. These potential patients can be based at any of multiple sites, such as MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas and Summit Medical Group, PA in Berkeley Heights, New jersey."
Are people still being accepted into the program?
"That is correct. The most recent update on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this trial was looking for 150 participants from 12 locations as of 10/14/2022."
What is Arm A (Osimertinib and Ramucirumab) designed to treat?
"Osimertinib and Ramucirumab, which can be used to treat non-small cell lung carcinoma, gastric cancer, colorectal carcinoma, and other malignant neoplasms."
What other trials like this have been conducted in the past?
"Arm A (Osimertinib and Ramucirumab) has been studied since 2013, when the first Phase 1 & 2 trial was conducted by AstraZeneca. With 603 patients enrolled, the study led to Arm A's drug approval. As of now, there are 153 active studies across 1205 cities and 51 countries."
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