Recruiting
Phase 2

Zipalertinib

Sponsor:

Taiho Oncology, Inc.

Code:

NCT05967689

Conditions

Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Exon 20 Insertion (ex20ins) Mutations

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

TAS6417

CYP Cocktail

Transporter Cocktail

Study Details

Brief summary:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics (PK) of zipalertinib in participants with locally advanced or metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR ex20ins mutations and other mutations.

Conditions

Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Exon 20 Insertion (ex20ins) Mutations

Study ID

NCT05967689

Start date

Jul 31, 2023

Status verified date

Aug, 2026

Completion date

Dec 31, 2028

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Aug 31, 2028

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Written informed consent.
2. ≥18 years of age (or meets the country's regulatory definition of legal adult age, whichever is greater.
3. Pathologically confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC meeting all the following criteria:

Cohort A participants:
  • Documented EGFR ex20ins status, as determined by local testing performed at a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified (United States \[US\]) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US).
  • Progressed on or after systemic therapy with an agent targeting ex20ins, either alone or in combination with standard platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced disease. Participants who discontinued previous treatment due to unacceptable toxicity are eligible.

i. Permitted prior ex20ins therapies include: amivantamab, sunvozertinib (DZD9008), and BLU451. Other prior ex20ins--directed treatment may be discussed with the Sponsor for eligibility assessment.
  • Participants with brain metastasis must be neurologically stable. Participants must have received central nervous system (CNS)-directed therapy and have no evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks after CNS-directed treatment, as ascertained by clinical examination and brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\] or computed tomography \[CT\] scan) during the Screening Period. Additionally, they must be on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and/or anti-convulsant medications for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants with a history of uncontrolled seizures or LMD are not eligible.

Cohort B participants:
  • Documented EGFR ex20instatus, as determined by local testing performed at a CLIA-certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US).
  • Participants who have not received prior treatment for advanced or metastatic disease and who are not appropriate candidates for first-line doublet platinum-based chemotherapy based on Investigator judgment or has refused first-line doublet platinum-based chemotherapy following discussion with the Investigator. Prior adjuvant/neoadjuvant treatment for early-stage disease must have been completed >6 months prior to the first dose of study treatment.
  • Participants with brain metastasis must be neurologically stable. Participants must have received CNS-directed therapy and have no evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks after CNS-directed treatment, as ascertained by clinical examination and brain imaging (MRI or CT scan) during the Screening Period, and they must be on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and/or anti-convulsant medications for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants with history of uncontrolled seizures or LMD are not eligible.

Cohort C participants:
  • Documented ex20ins or other uncommon single or compound EGFR non-ex20ins status, as determined by local testing performed at a CLIA-certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US).
  • Presence of brain metastasis(es) characterized as at least one of the following:

  • Newly diagnosed and/or progressive brain metastasis(es) measurable by Response Assessment in Neuro-oncology Brain Metastases (RANO-BM) criteria and not subjected to CNS-directed therapy, AND/OR
  • LMD measurable or non-measurable by RANO-BM criteria and confirmed by a positive cerebrospinal fluid cytology, or unequivocal radiographic and/or clinical determination.
  • Participants may not require other immediate CNS-directed therapy or will likely require other CNS directed anti-tumor therapy during the first cycle of study treatment, as judged by the Investigator.

Cohort D participants:
  • Documented other uncommon single or compound EGFR non-ex20ins status (excluding C797S), as determined by local testing performed at a CLIA certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US). A list of eligible mutations will be provided in a separate document.
  • Participants with brain metastasis must be neurologically stable. Participants must have received CNS-directed therapy and have no evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks after CNS- directed treatment, as ascertained by clinical examination and brain imaging (MRI or CT scan) during the Screening Period, and they must be on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and/or anti-convulsant medications for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants with history of uncontrolled seizures or LMD are not eligible.
  • Participants who have not received prior systemic therapy for their locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC disease.
  • Prior adjuvant/neoadjuvant treatment for early-stage disease must have been completed >6 months prior to the first dose of study treatment. Participants may not have received prior adjuvant/neoadjuvant treatment with any EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI).
4. Measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1).
5. Archival tumor tissue available for submission, with minimum quantity sufficient to evaluate EGFRmt status and, where possible, other biomarkers (details provided in a laboratory manual). Participants with insufficient tissue may be eligible following discussion with the Sponsor.
6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) 0 or 17.
7. Adequate organ function, as defined by the hematologic, renal and hepatic laboratory values.
8. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test prior to administration of the first dose of study treatment. Female participants are not considered to be of childbearing potential if they are post-menopausal (no menses for 12 months without an alternative medical cause) or permanently sterile (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy).
9. Both males and females of reproductive potential must agree to use effective birth control during the study prior to the first dose of study drug and for 1 month after the last dose of study treatment.

DDI Substudy:

1. Participant has pathologically confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC:

a. Documented EGFRmt status as determined by local testing performed at a clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside of the US) local laboratory, defined as either one of the following EGFRmts:
  • ex20ins EGFRmt OR
  • other uncommon, non-ex20ins EGFRmt (eg, G719X, L861Q, or S768I) OR
  • common EGFRmt (eg, ex19del or L858R)
2. Participant has progressed on or after receiving prior standard of care (SoC) systemic therapy for their locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC disease unless:

  • Participant for whom no approved therapy with demonstrated clinical benefit is indicated or available,
  • Participant is intolerant to the available first-line (1L) SoC treatment options, OR
  • Participant has refused 1L SoC treatment options (after being appropriately informed of the treatment options, risks, and benefits).
3. Participants with brain metastasis are eligible if they fulfill all of the criteria below:

  • Have received CNS-directed therapy and have no evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks after CNS- directed treatment, as ascertained by brain imaging (MRI or CT scan) during the Screening Period,
  • Are on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and/or anti-convulsant medications for at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment,
  • Are neurologically stable with no history of uncontrolled seizures.
4. ECOG PS of 0 or 1.

Dose Optimization Substudy:

1. Has pathologically confirmed, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC meeting all the following criteria:

1. Documented EGFR ex20ins status, as determined by local testing performed at a CLIA certified (US) or locally certified laboratory (outside the US)
2. Progressed on or after systemic therapy standard platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced disease. Participants who discontinued previous treatment due to unacceptable toxicity are eligible.

Note: Progression on or after systemic therapy with amivantamab is permitted (eg, given as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy).
2. Participants with CNS metastases are eligible if both of the following criteria are met:

i. Measurable lesions according to RANO-BM defined as a contrast-enhancing lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension, with a minimum size of 10 millimeters (mm), or at least 5 mm if MRI slice thickness is ≤ 1.5 mm ii. Previously received definitive local treatment and have stable CNS disease (defined as being neurologically stable and off corticosteroid for at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment) OR Asymptomatic CNS metastases ≤ 2 cm in size if, in the opinion of the investigator, immediate definitive treatment is not indicated.
3. Measurable disease per RECIST 1.1.
4. Has archival tumor tissue available for submission, with minimum quantity sufficient to evaluate EGFRmt status and, where possible, other biomarkers
5. ECOG PS of 0 or 1.
6. Has adequate organ function.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Participant is currently receiving an investigational drug in a clinical trial or participating in any other type of medical research judged to be scientifically or medically incompatible with this study.
2. Has received any of the following within the specific time frame specified:

1. Participant has received Zipalertinib (TAS6417/CLN081) at any time
2. CNS radiotherapy (gamma knife radiotherapy is allowed) ≤ 12 weeks, thoracic radiotherapy ≤ 28 days, or other palliative radiation ≤ 14 days prior to the first dose of study
3. Anticancer immunotherapy ≤28 days prior to the first dose of study treatment
4. Major surgery (excluding placement of vascular access) ≤28 days prior to the first dose of study treatment.
5. Any prior treatment with an EGFR exon20ins- targeted TKI
6. Participants with leptomeningeal CNS disease.
3. Have any unresolved toxicity of Grade ≥2 from previous anticancer treatment, except for Grade 2 alopecia or skin pigmentation. Participants with other chronic but stable Grade 2 toxicities may be allowed to enroll after agreement between the Investigator and Sponsor.
4. Past medical history of interstitial lung disease, treatment-related pneumonitis (any grade), or evidence of clinically active interstitial lung disease.
5. Impaired cardiac function or clinically significant cardiac disease including any of the following:

1. History of congestive heart failure (CHF) Class III/IV according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification.
2. Serious cardiac arrhythmias requiring treatment.
3. Resting corrected QT interval (QTc) >470 msec using Fridericia's formula (QTcF).
6. Is unable to swallow tablets or has any disease or condition that may significantly affect gastrointestinal absorption of zipalertinib (eg, inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndrome, or prior gastric/bowel resection).
7. History of another primary malignancy ≤2 years prior to the date of first dose of study treatment unless at least one of the following criteria are met:

1. Adequately treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
2. Cancer in situ of the breast or cervix
3. Participants with previously treated malignancy if all treatment for that malignancy was completed at least 2 years prior to first dose and no evidence of disease
4. Participants with concurrent malignancy clinically stable and not requiring tumor-directed treatment
8. Known history of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that is not controlled with treatment.
9. History of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection within 4 weeks prior to enrollment and/or has persistent clinically significant pulmonary symptoms related to prior COVID-19 infection.
10. Active bleeding disorders.
11. Known hypersensitivity to the ingredients in zipalertinib or any drugs similar in structure or class.
12. Is pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant.
13. The participant is, in the Investigator's opinion, unable or unwilling to comply with the trial procedures.

Study Design

Enrollment

220 participants

Anticipated

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention Model

Parallel Assignment

Primary purpose

Treatment

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Cohort A ("prior ex20ins treatment")

Cohort A ("prior ex20ins treatment") participants will receive zipalertinib orally twice a day (BID) continuously until documentation of progressive disease (PD) or until other withdrawal criteria are met, whichever comes first.

experimental: Cohort B ("first-line treatment")

Cohort B participants will receive zipalertinib orally, BID continuously until documentation of PD or until other withdrawal criteria are met, whichever comes first.

experimental: Cohort C ("active brain mets")

Cohort C participants will receive zipalertinib orally, BID continuously until documentation of PD or until other withdrawal criteria are met, whichever comes first.

experimental: Cohort D ("other uncommon EGFRmts").

Cohort D participants will receive zipalertinib orally, BID continuously until documentation of PD or until other withdrawal criteria are met, whichever comes first.

experimental: DDI Substudy: CYP Cocktail Group

Participants will receive a single dose of CYP enzyme probe substrates (CYP cocktail) alone prior to the start of zipalertinib dosing and a single dose of CYP cocktail in combination with zipalertinib at steady state. Zipalertinib will be dosed, orally BID in Cycle 1 (cycle length = 21 days), followed by continuous treatment with zipalertinib until documentation of PD or until other withdrawal criteria are met, whichever comes first.

experimental: DDI Substudy: Transporter Cocktail Group

Participants will receive a single dose of transporter probe substrates (Transporter cocktail) alone prior to the start of zipalertinib dosing and a single dose of Transporter cocktail in combination with zipalertinib at steady state. Zipalertinib will be dosed, orally BID in Cycle 1 (cycle length = 21 days), followed by continuous treatment with zipalertinib until documentation of PD or until other withdrawal criteria are met, whichever comes first.

experimental: Dose Optimization Substudy: Arm A

Participants will receive zipalertinib, orally, at Arm A dose, BID, continuously in 21-day treatment cycles until the participant meets any of the treatment discontinuation criteria.

experimental: Dose Optimization Substudy: Arm B

Participants will receive zipalertinib, orally, at Arm B dose, BID, continuously in 21-day treatment cycles until the participant meets any of the treatment discontinuation criteria.

Interventions

TAS6417

Oral tablets

CYP Cocktail

Single dose of CYP enzyme probe substrates (CYP cocktail) alone prior to the start of zipalertinib dosing and a single dose of CYP cocktail in combination with zipalertinib at steady state.

Transporter Cocktail

Single dose of transporter probe substrates (Transporter cocktail) alone prior to the start of zipalertinib dosing and a single dose of Transporter cocktail in combination with zipalertinib at steady state.

Primary outcome measure

  • Cohorts 1-4: Objective Response Rate (ORR) [ Time Frame: Up to approximately 2 years ]
  • Dose Optimization Substudy: ORR as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) [ Time Frame: Up to approximately 2 years ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Locations

City of Hope - Duarte

Recruiting

Duarte, California, United States, 91010

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Recruiting

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada - Central Valley - Twain

Recruiting

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89169

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Basking Ridge

Recruiting

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States, 07920

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Monmouth

Recruiting

Middletown, New Jersey, United States, 07748

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Bergen

Recruiting

Montvale, New Jersey, United States, 07645

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Commack

Recruiting

Commack, New York, United States, 11725

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Westchester

Recruiting

Harrison, New York, United States, 10604

MSK Cancer Center

Recruiting

Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Nassau

Recruiting

Uniondale, New York, United States, 11553

Gabrail Cancer and Research Center

Recruiting

Canton, Ohio, United States, 44718

SCRI Oncology Partners

Recruiting

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Recruiting

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Virginia Cancer Specialists

Recruiting

Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22031

IDS Pharmacy

Recruiting

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53226

William Osler Health System - Brampton Civic Hospital

Recruiting

Brampton, Canada, L6R 3J7

More Information

Sponsor

Taiho Oncology, Inc.

Last update posted

Sep 1, 2026

Last verified

Aug, 2026

Keywords

  • NSCLC
  • Carcinoma
  • Non-Small Cell Lung
  • Lung disease
  • locally advanced/ metastatic
  • ex20ins mutation
  • Insertion Mutations
  • EGFR uncommon/ single mutation Phase 2, Phase 2b, Phase II Exon 20
  • TAS6417/ CLN-081

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-08. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Taiho Oncology, Inc. on 2026-09-01.