Can a targeted drug combo boost chemoradiation in EGFR-Positive lung cancer?

NCT ID NCT07742332

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a targeted therapy called fumetinib to chemotherapy before standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has EGFR mutations and cannot be removed by surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the targeted therapy plus chemo first, or standard chemoradiation alone. The main goal is to see if the combination delays cancer progression or death, with a secondary focus on how well the tumor responds before any surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Fumetinib combined with platinum-based double chemotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve how well standard chemoradiation works for EGFR-mutant lung cancer, potentially delaying progression and improving survival.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial, so benefits are uncertain. The combination may increase side effects, and results may not apply to all patients with this type of lung cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200433, China

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