Efficacy and Safety of Ensartinib Combined With Anlotinib in Lorlatinib-Resistant ALK-Positive NSCLC (NCT07671560) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4
Efficacy and Safety of Ensartinib Combined With Anlotinib in Lorlatinib-Resistant ALK-Positive NSCLC
80 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
ALK TKIs, particularly second- and third-generation ALK TKIs, have significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, patients continue to face challenges related to drug resistance and disease progression; in the CROWN study, 40% of patients still experienced disease progression within five years. There are currently no standard treatment recommendations for this patient population. This study retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of ensartinib combined with anlotinib as a second-line treatment in patients who had developed resistance to lorlatinib. The inclusion criteria for data collection were patients aged ≥18 years with histologically confirmed stage IIIB-IV ALK-positive NSCLC who had developed resistance to lorlatinib; prior to lorlatinib treatment, patients could have received up to two other ALK-TKIs, excluding ensartinib.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Co-hort 1: Strict co-hort Inclusion criteria1：Histologically or cytologically confirmed stage IIIB-IV non-small cell lung cancer; Inclusion criteria2：Age ≥ 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent form; Inclusion criteria3：ALK-positive status confirmed by tissue samples or blood tests at each centre; Inclusion criteria4：History of resistance to lorlatinib treatment; prior use of ensartinib is not permitted; patients must have received a maximum of two other ALK-TKIs; prior receipt of ≤2 courses of chemotherapy is permitted; ECOG Performance Status (PS) score between 0 and 2, with no deterioration within 2 weeks prior to study entry;
Co-hort 2 (Compassionate Use Cohort):
Inclusion criteria1： Resistance to lorlatinib treatment; Inclusion criteria2： No restrictions on prior use of ensartinib or the number of prior lines of other ALK-TKIs and chemotherapy; Inclusion criteria3：Subjects with concomitant leptomeningeal metastases may be enrolled. For patients with leptomeningeal metastases (LM), diagnosis must be based on the three criteria outlined in the EANO-ESMO guidelines: clinical presentation, cranial imaging, and cerebrospinal fluid cytology. Tissue samples must not be derived from tumour sites that have previously undergone radiotherapy; however, new lesions arising after local treatment may be included; Inclusion criteria4：ECOG performance status of 0-4; Inclusion criteria5： Adequate organ system function, as determined by the investigator; Inclusion 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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Objective response rate (ORR)
Timeframe: After the patients were enrolled according to the inclusion criteria, the tumor assessment will be conducted every 6 weeks, and the maximum duration of the assessment is 6 months until the patients have disease progression or cannot tolerate the treatmen