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Study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Pembrolizumab, and Platinum-based Chemotherapy in First-line HER2 Overexpressing Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

NCT06899126 · Daiichi Sankyo
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Official title
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-label Trial of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Platinum-based Chemotherapy in Combination With Pembrolizumab, as First-line Therapy in Participants With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic HER2 Overexpressing and PD-L1 TPS <50% Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (DESTINY-Lung06)
About this study
This clinical trial is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd; Enhertu®) in combination with pembrolizumab versus platinum-based chemotherapy in combination with pembrolizumab in participants with no prior therapy for locally advanced unresectable or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC, whose tumors have HER2-overexpressing and PD-L1 TPS \<50% without known AGA that have locally available therapies targeting their AGAs in first-line advanced/metastatic setting.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Sign and date the Tissue Screening ICF, prior to any Tissue Screening procedure. Sign and date the Main ICF, prior to the start of any trial-specific qualification procedures. Sign and date the Optional PGx ICF (included in the Main Screening ICF) prior to any PGx procedure, and the Pregnant Partner ICF, if applicable. 2. Adults ≥18 years of age on the day of signing the ICF. Follow local regulatory requirements if the legal age of consent for trial participation is \>18 years old. 3. Histologically documented non-squamous locally advanced unresectable or metastatic NSCLC and meets all of the following criteria: Has Stage IV NSCLC disease or Stage IIIB or IIIC disease but is not a candidate for surgical resection or definitive chemoradiation at the time of randomization (based on the American Joint Committee on Cancer, Eighth Edition). Has no known AGAs (based on existing test result of local test) that have locally available therapies targeting their AGAs in the first-line advanced/metastatic setting. Has no known HER2 mutation based on existing test results (if approved or validated local test is available). Note: Participants with mixed histology are eligible if adenocarcinoma is the predominant histology. Mixed tumors will be classified based on the predominant cell type. 4. Has not been treated with systemic anticancer therapy for advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC. Participants who received adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy other than those listed below, including ICI (ie, anti-PD-1/PD-L1) or a platinum-based regimen, are eligible if the last dose of adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapy was given at least 6 months before the date of the first trial dose and should not have progressed on or within 6 months of the last dose date of adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapy. 1. Any agent, including an ADC, containing a chemotherapeutic agent targeting topoisomerase I. 2. HER2-targeted antibody-based anticancer therapy. 5. Has adequate tumor tissue sample (not previously irradiated) available for assessment of HER2 and PD-L1 expression by central or Sponsor-specified laboratory. A new biopsy is required if the participant's most recent archival tumor tissue sample cannot be supplied. Details pertaining to tumor tissue submission can be found in the Trial Laboratory Manual. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has a medical history of MI within 6 months before randomization/enrollment or symptomatic CHF (NYHA Class II to Class IV). Participants with troponin levels above the ULN at Screening (as defined by the manufacturer) and without any MI-related symptoms should have a cardiologic consultation during the Screening Period to rule out MI. 2. Has a QTc prolongation to \>480 ms based on the average of the Screening triplicate 12- lead ECG. 3. Has a history of (non-infectious) ILD/pneumonitis that required steroids, has current ILD/pneumonitis, or where suspected ILD/pneumonitis cannot be ruled out by imaging at Screening. 4. Has lung-specific, intercurrent, clinically significant illnesses including, but not limited to, any underlying pulmonary disorder (eg, pulmonary emboli within 3 months of the trial randomization, severe asthma, severe COPD, restrictive lung disease, pleural effusion, etc.). 5. Had a prior complete pneumonectomy.
Study design
Enrollment target: 686 participants
Allocation: randomized
Masking: none
Age groups: adult, older_adult
Timeline
Starts: 2025-10-24
Estimated completion: 2032-07-05
Last updated: 2026-01-08
Interventions
Drug: Trastuzumab DeruxtecanDrug: pembrolizumabDrug: PemetrexedDrug: Chemotherapy
Primary outcomes
  • Progression Free Survival by Blinded Independent Central Review (From date of randomization to the date of radiographic disease progression or death due to any cause, up to 54 months)
Sponsor
Daiichi Sankyo · industry
With: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Contacts & investigators
ContactContact for Trial Information · contact · CTRinfo_us@daiichisankyo.com · 908-992-6400
All locations (100)
Alaska Oncology & Hematology, LLCRecruiting
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Fountain ValleyRecruiting
Fountain Valley, California, United States
California Research InstituteRecruiting
Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles Cancer Network (LACN)Recruiting
Los Angeles, California, United States
Providence Medical FoundationRecruiting
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Bay Pines VA Healthcare SystemRecruiting
Bay Pines, Florida, United States
Holy Cross HospitalRecruiting
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Mid-Florida Hematology & Oncology Centers, P.A.Recruiting
Orange City, Florida, United States
BRCR Global PlantationRecruiting
Plantation, Florida, United States
Hope and Healing Cancer ServicesRecruiting
Hinsdale, Illinois, United States
Logan Health ResearchRecruiting
Kalispell, Montana, United States
Clinical Research AllianceActive Not Recruiting
Westbury, New York, United States
FirstHealth Cancer CenterRecruiting
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
Gabrail Cancer CenterRecruiting
Canton, Ohio, United States
St. Charles Health SystemRecruiting
Bend, Oregon, United States
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterRecruiting
Houston, Texas, United States
Lumi ResearchRecruiting
Kingwood, Texas, United States
Summit Cancer Treatment CenterRecruiting
Spokane, Washington, United States
CINME - Centro De Investigaciones MetabolicasRecruiting
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Instituto Argentino de Diagnostico y TratamientoRecruiting
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Instituto de Investigaciones Metabolicas (IDIM)Recruiting
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Instituto Medico de la Fundacion Estudios ClinicosRecruiting
Rosario, Argentina
CHU Helora-Hospital de MonsRecruiting
Mons, Belgium
Hospital de Cancer de Barretos - Fundacao Pio XIIRecruiting
Barretos, Brazil
Centro de Pesquisas Clinica ReichowRecruiting
Blumenau, Brazil
CIONC-Centro Integrado de Oncologia de CuritibaRecruiting
Curitiba, Brazil
CRIO - Centro Regional Integrado de OncologiaRecruiting
Fortaleza, Brazil
Liga Norte-Rio-Grandense Contra o CâncerRecruiting
Natal, Brazil
Hospital Ernesto DornellesRecruiting
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Hospital São Lucas da PUCRSRecruiting
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Centro de Tratamento Oncologico (CTO)Recruiting
Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Hospital das Clínicas FMRP-USPRecruiting
Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Obras Sociais Irmã Dulce - Hospital Santo AntônioRecruiting
Salvador, Brazil
CEPHO - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisas de Hematologia e OncologiaRecruiting
Santo André, Brazil
Fundacao Faculdade Regional de Medicina de Sao Jose do Rio PretoRecruiting
Sao Jose Rio Preto, Brazil
Centro Paulista de Oncologia S ARecruiting
Vila Olímpia, Brazil
China-Japan Friendship hospitalRecruiting
Beijing, China
The First Hospital of Jilin UniversityRecruiting
Changchun, China
Sichuan Cancer HospitalRecruiting
Chengdu, China
West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityRecruiting
Chengdu, China
Chongqing University Cancer HospitalRecruiting
Chongqing, China
Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityRecruiting
Guangzhou, China
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of Zhejiang University School of MedicineRecruiting
Hangzhou, China
Harbin Medical University Cancer HospitalRecruiting
Harbin, China
The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityRecruiting
Hefei, China
Hong Kong Integrated Oncology CentreRecruiting
Hong Kong, China
Cancer Hospital of Shandong First Medical UniversityRecruiting
Jinan, China
Hong Kong United Oncology CentreRecruiting
Jordan, China
Linyi Cancer HospitalRecruiting
Linyi, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityRecruiting
Nanchang, China
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityRecruiting
Nanchang, China
Jiangsu Province HospitalRecruiting
Nanjing, China
The Second People's Hospital of NeijiangRecruiting
Neijiang, China
Shanghai East HospitalRecruiting
Shanghai, China
Liaoning Cancer Hospital & InstituteRecruiting
Shenyang, China
Shanxi Provincial Cancer HospitalRecruiting
Taiyuan, China
Tianjin Medical University General HospitalRecruiting
Tianjin, China
Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyRecruiting
Wuhan, China
Xiangyang Central HospitalRecruiting
Xiangyang, China
Hopital Albert Calmette - CHU LilleRecruiting
Lille, France
Saitama Medical University International Medical CenterRecruiting
Hidaka-shi, Japan
Kansai Medical University HospitalRecruiting
Hirakata-shi, Japan
Hirosaki University HospitalRecruiting
Hirosaki-shi, Japan
St. Marianna University HospitalRecruiting
Kawasaki-shi, Japan
Hospital of the University of Occupational and Environmental HealthRecruiting
Kitakyushu-shi, Japan
Saiseikai Kumamoto HospitalRecruiting
Kumamoto, Japan
Kurume University HospitalRecruiting
Kurume-shi, Japan
Matsusaka Municipal HospitalRecruiting
Matsusaka-shi, Japan
NHO Okayama Medical CenterRecruiting
Okayama, Japan
Osaka City General HospitalRecruiting
Osaka, Japan
Osaka International Cancer InstituteRecruiting
Osaka, Japan
NHO Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical CenterRecruiting
Sakaishi, Japan
Keijinkai Teine Keijinkai HospitalRecruiting
Sapporo, Japan
Tokyo Medical University HospitalRecruiting
Shinjuku-ku, Japan
Shizuoka Cancer CenterRecruiting
Sunto-gun, Japan
Fujita Health University HospitalRecruiting
Toyoake-shi, Japan
Wakayama Medical University HospitalRecruiting
Wakayama, Japan
Kanagawa Cancer CenterRecruiting
Yokohama, Japan
Tottori University HospitalRecruiting
Yonago-shi, Japan
Hospital Kuala LumpurRecruiting
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hospital Tengku Ampuan AfzanRecruiting
Kuantan, Malaysia
Beacon Hospital Sdn BhdRecruiting
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Unidade Local de Saude de Santa Maria, E.P.E. - Hospital Pulido ValenteRecruiting
Lisbon, Portugal
National Cancer CenterRecruiting
Goyang-si, South Korea
Gyeongsang National University HospitalRecruiting
Jinju, South Korea
CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA UniversityRecruiting
Seongnam, South Korea
Seoul National University Bundang HospitalRecruiting
Seongnam, South Korea
Asan Medical CenterRecruiting
Seoul, South Korea
Samsung Medical CenterRecruiting
Seoul, South Korea
Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health SystemRecruiting
Seoul, South Korea
The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent's HospitalRecruiting
Suwon, South Korea
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial HospitalRecruiting
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Taichung Veterans General HospitalRecruiting
Taichung, Taiwan
Chi Mei Hospital, LiouyingRecruiting
Tainan, Taiwan
National Cheng Kung University HospitalRecruiting
Tainan, Taiwan
Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer CenterRecruiting
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei Veterans General HospitalRecruiting
Taipei, Taiwan
Tri-Service General HospitalRecruiting
Taipei, Taiwan
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital,LinkouRecruiting
Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Charing Cross HospitalRecruiting
London, United Kingdom
Study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Pembrolizumab, and Platinum-based Chemotherapy in First-line HER2 Overexpressing Non-small Cell Lung Cancer · TrialPath