New drug cocktail aims to fight lung cancer in the brain

NCT ID NCT07361705

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests whether adding zorifertinib to the standard drug osimertinib is safe and helpful for people with advanced lung cancer that has spread to the membranes around the brain. About 42 participants will receive the combination pills daily. The main goal is to find the best dose and check for side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Zorifertinib and osimertinib combination therapy

What this could lead to

If this combination proves safe and effective, it could offer a new treatment option for patients with advanced lung cancer that has spread to the brain lining after standard therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 42 participants, focused on safety and dosing. The combination may not work better than existing treatments, and side effects could be significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Meningeal Carcinomatosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100021, China

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  • Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shenzhen Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Guangzhou, Province, 518117, China

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  • Henan Cancer Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Henan, Province, 450008, China

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  • Shanxi Cancer Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanxi, Province, 030013, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Shengyang, City, 110001, China

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