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Longitudinal Assessment of Genomic Alterations and Clonal Evolution in ALK-positive NSCLC (Galileo Project)

Italy108 participantsStarted 2021-07-12

Plain-language summary

The scope of GALILEO project (Genomic ALteratIons and cLonal EvOlution in ALK+ NSCLC) is to explore the feasibility of genomic longitudinal evaluation for ALK+ NSCLC patients in Italian routine practice and provide a detailed overview of resistance mechanisms and clinical outcomes according to current standard treatments.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * a) histologically confirmed diagnosis of advanced NSCLC with ALK rearrangement detection by NGS (ALK+ NSCLCs patients detected at diagnosis by in hybridization (FISH), immunohistochememistry (IHC), or reverse transcriptase-PCR (RT-PCR) can be included if adequate tissue for NGS is available) b) to have received upfront treatment with alectinib, brigatinib or lorlatinib for at least 28 days c) ECOG PS 0-2 d) adult patients (aged ≥ 18 years) at the moment of diagnosis e) signing of informed consent approved by the local Ethic Committee Exclusion Criteria: a) Diagnosis of lung cancer without ALK rearrangement a) early withdrawn of treatment due to toxicity without evidence of radiological disease progression cannot be eligible for the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Percentage of patients with available NGS testing at diagnosis

Timeframe: 5 years

Percentage of patients with available NGS re-testing after progession (either tissue or ctDNA) to first-line treatment with II-III generation ALK-Inhibitor

Timeframe: 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06234579

SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-31

Contact for this trial

Emanuele Vita, MD

3480510228 dr.emanuele.vita@gmail.com

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