New pill shows promise for lung cancer patients with Hard-to-Treat mutation

NCT ID NCT02442349

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a daily pill called AZD9291 in 171 people from Asia Pacific with advanced lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (T790M mutation). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and control the disease after other treatments stopped working. Researchers measured how many patients had their tumors shrink significantly.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AZD9291 (osimertinib) - a targeted cancer drug taken as a daily tablet

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for lung cancer patients with a specific genetic mutation (T790M) whose disease has worsened after other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 2 trial with a small number of patients (171) and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work for all patients and could have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Kogarah, 2217, Australia

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    Nedlands, 6009, Australia

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    Woolloongabba, 4102, Australia

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    Beijing, 100021, China

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    Beijing, 100142, China

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    Beijing, 100730, China

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    Changchun, 130000, China

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    Chengdu, 610041, China

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    Chongqing, 400038, China

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    Chongqing, 400042, China

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    Fuzhou, 350014, China

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    Haikou, 570311, China

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    Hangzhou, 310003, China

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    Hangzhou, 310006, China

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    Hangzhou, 310022, China

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    Harbin, 150049, China

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    Jinan, 250117, China

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    Nanjing, 210009, China

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    Shanghai, 200030, China

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    Shanghai, 200032, China

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    Shanghai, CN-200433, China

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    Wuhan, 430022, China

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    Wuhan, 430030, China

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    Xi'an, 710032, China

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    Xi'an, 710038, China

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    Zhengzhou, 450008, China

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    Goyang-si, 10408, South Korea

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    Seongnam-si, 13620, South Korea

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    Seoul, 05505, South Korea

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    Seoul, 6351, South Korea