Firmonertinib Versus Platinum Based Chemotherapy as First-line Treatment for NSCLC With EGFR PACC… (NCT06956001) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
Firmonertinib Versus Platinum Based Chemotherapy as First-line Treatment for NSCLC With EGFR PACC or EGFR l861q Mutation
China300 participantsStarted 2024-11-19
Plain-language summary
This study is a randomized, open, multicenter phase III clinical study, which aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of firmonertinib mesylate compared with platinum based chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have not been treated with systemic antitumor therapy and carry EGFR PaCC mutation or EGFR l861q mutation.
Eligible patients were stratified by EGFR mutation type and CNS metastasis at the time of enrollment. Approximately 300 patients would be randomly assigned 1:1 to receive either firmonertinib mesylate (240mg, orally on an empty stomach daily) or platinum containing dual agent chemotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Voluntarily sign the informed consent form (ICF).
. Age ≥18 years at the time of ICF signing.
. At least one measurable lesion per RECIST v1.1, meeting the following:
. No prior systemic therapy for advanced/metastatic NSCLC.
. ECOG performance status 0-1.
. Life expectancy ≥12 weeks.
Exclusion criteria
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
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Progression-free survival (PFS) assessed by the Independent Review Committee (BICR) according to RECIST v1.1.
. Histologically/cytologically confirmed tumor with \>10% neuroendocrine carcinoma, sarcomatoid carcinoma, or squamous cell components.
. Known ALK-positive, ROS1-positive, RET fusion-positive, NTRK fusion-positive, BRAF V600E mutation, MET exon 14 skipping mutation, or other targetable alterations with approved therapies.
. Prior treatments including:
. Systemic anti-tumor therapy for advanced/metastatic NSCLC (e.g., chemotherapy/targeted/immunotherapy). Neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy exceptions per Inclusion Criterion #6.
. \>30 Gy thoracic radiotherapy within 6 months or non-thoracic radiotherapy within 4 weeks prior to first dose (brain radiotherapy exceptions per Inclusion Criterion #12).