New hope for rare lung cancer mutations: targeted pill tested after surgery

NCT ID NCT05546866

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

Summary

This study tests whether the targeted drug osimertinib can help prevent lung cancer from returning after surgery in patients with uncommon EGFR gene mutations. About 51 adults with stage IB-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer will take an 80 mg pill daily for up to 3 years. Researchers will track how many remain cancer-free at 2 and 3 years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Osimertinib (a targeted cancer pill)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide an effective post-surgery treatment option for lung cancer patients with uncommon EGFR mutations, potentially delaying or preventing cancer return.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase (Phase 2) study with only 51 participants and no comparison group. The results may not apply to all patients, and the drug has known side effects like rash and diarrhea.

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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

  • Research Site

    Beijing, 100730, China

  • Research Site

    Chengdu, 610000, China

  • Research Site

    Chengdu, 610041, China

  • Research Site

    Fuzhou, 350011, China

  • Research Site

    Guangzhou, 510080, China

  • Research Site

    Kunming, 650118, China

  • Research Site

    Ningbo, 315010, China

  • Research Site

    Shijiazhuang, 050051, China

  • Research Site

    Suzhou, 215006, China

  • Research Site

    Tianjin, 300060, China