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No longer recruiting (closed or complete)Last updated: 3 April 2025

PYRAMID-1: This phase III trial is comparing the safety and effectiveness of a type of targeted therapy, with a type of chemotherapy, for the treatment of advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has progressed, despite previously being treatedA Phase 3, Randomized, Open-label, Multicenter Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Pyrotinib Versus Docetaxel in Patients With Advanced Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Harboring a HER2 Exon 20 Mutation Who Progressed on or After Treatment With Platinum Based Chemotherapy

Trial purpose

Medical clipboardCancer treatment

Tumor type

Lung Cancers Lung cancer

Age

People18+

Trial acronym

PYRAMID-1

Clinical summary

Summary

Eligible patients will be randomised to receive either a 400mg Pyrotinib maleate tablet once daily on a continuous dosing schedule over a 21-day cycle, OR a 75mg/m2 docetaxel injection once every three-weeks.

Conditions

This trial is treating people with non-small cell lung cancer

Eligibility

Inclusion

  • Signed and dated written informed consent which is approved by IRB/EC, willing and able to comply with scheduled treatment, all examinations at study visits, and other study procedures.
  • ECOG PS 0-1.
  • Have histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC disease.
  • Before enrollment, a documented confirmed presence of activating mutations in exon 20 of the HER2 gene must be provided. Sufficient tumor tissue samples should be provided to retrospectively confirm the mutation status of the HER2 gene.
  • Must have measureable disease per RECIST v1.1.
  • For advanced NSCLC, patients must have had progressive disease on or after a platinum based chemotherapy, with or without immune checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors) and/or anti-angiogenic drugs. No more than 2 prior lines of systemic therapy are allowed.
  • The laboratory test values must meet the following standards to manifest that the functional level of important organs/systems meets the requirements.
  • Female patient of childbearing potential (WOCBP) and male patient whose - partner is WOCBP must agree to use effective contraception method during the study period.

Exclusion

  • Malignant tumors with other pathological types.
  • Medical history of other active malignancies within last 5 years.
  • Subjects with active CNS metastases.
  • Previously treated with targeted drugs for HER2 gene mutations,or previously treated with docetaxel.
  • Prior to the first dose of study treatment, patients with severe effusions with clinical symptoms, severe cardiac disease, or severe infection.
  • Prior to the first dose of study treatment, patients with diseases or special conditions that affect drug administration and absorption.
  • Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency.
  • History of allergy to the study drugs or components.
  • Prior to the first dose of study treatment, or during the study period, patients receive or are anticipated to receive continuous strong CYP3A4 inducers or inhibitors, P-gp inhibitors, or medications that are known to cause QT/QTc prolongation.

Inclusion

  • You have had treatment but your cancer has gotten worse or has not responded to the treatment you have been given.
  • You are able to swallow medication by mouth.

Exclusion

  • You have been diagnosed with a prior or secondary type of cancer.
  • You have certain types of non-cancer medical conditions.
  • You have had certain treatments, surgical procedures or drugs.
Message

Clinical trials have complex eligibility criteria, and other criteria may apply for this trial. Ask your doctor about whether this trial could be right for you.

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Trial sponsor

Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd.

Scientific Title

A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-label, Multicenter Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Pyrotinib Versus Docetaxel in Patients With Advanced Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Harboring a HER2 Exon 20 Mutation Who Progressed on or After Treatment With Platinum Based Chemotherapy

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