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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Alisertib in Combination With Osimertinib in Metastatic EGFR-mutant Lung Cancer

A Phase I/Ib Study of Alisertib in Combination With Osimertinib in Metastatic EGFR-mutant Lung Cancer

Alisertib in Combination With Osimertinib in Metastatic EGFR-mutant Lung Cancer (NCT04085315) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Lung Cancer Metastatic and EGFR Gene Mutation, sponsored by Collin Blakely. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This phase I/Ib trial studies the side effects and best dose of alisertib when given together with osimertinib in treating patients with EGFR-mutated stage IV lung cancer. Alisertib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking a specific protein (Aurora Kinase A) that researchers believe may be important for the growth of lung cancer. Osimertinib may reduce tumor growth by blocking the action of a certain mutant protein (EGFR). This study may help researchers test the safety of alisertib at different dose levels in combination with osimertinib, and to find out what effects, good and/or bad, it has on EGFR-mutated lung cancer.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Lung Cancer Metastatic, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 38 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Patients must have diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. 2. Male or female patients \>=18 years of age 3. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1. 4. Documented activating EGFR mutation (Exon 19 deletion, Exon 19 insertion, E709K, G719X, S768I, V769L, T790M, L833F, L833V, V834L, H835L, L858R, A859S, K860I, L861Q, A871E, V843I, or H870R) on tumor sample or cell-free DNA sample performed in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-approved laboratory. 5. Measurable disease by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 criteria. 6. Clinical laboratory values as specified below within 7 days before the first dose of study drug (if applicable): 1. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \> 1500/mm\^3 2. Absolute lymphocyte count \> 500 mm\^3 3. Platelets \> 100,000/mm\^3 4. Hemoglobin (Hgb) \> 9 g/dL. Values must be obtained without need for red blood cell transfusion support within 14 days. However, erythrocyte growth factor is allowed as per published American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines. 5. Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN). Patients with Gilbert's syndrome may be allowed on study if total bilirubin is \<= 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) if direct bilirubin is \<= 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN). 6. Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) / aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) / alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \< 2.5 x ULN. AST and/or ALT may be up to 5 x ULN if with known liver metastases. 7. Renal function as defined by calculated creatinine clearance \>=30 ml/min (Cockcroft-Gault Formula). 7. Willing to provide blood and tissue for correlative research purposes. 8. Willing to undergo pre-treatment research biopsy, OR donate archived tissue from a biopsy performed within 60 days of the first dose of study drug is available. 9. Female patients who: ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients must have histologically confirmed stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. 2. Male or female patients \>=18 years of age 3. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1. 4. Documented activating EGFR mutation (Exon 19 deletion, Exon 19 insertion, E709K, G719X, S768I, V769L, T790M, L833F, L833V, V834L, H835L, L858R, A859S, K860I, L861Q, A871E, V843I, or H870R) on tumor sample or cell-free DNA sample performed in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-approved laboratory. 5. Measurable disease by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 criteria. 6. Clinical laboratory values as specified below within 7 days before the first dose of study drug (if applicable): 1. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \> 1500/mm\^3 2. Absolute lymphocyte count \> 500 mm\^3 3. Platelets \> 100,000/mm\^3 4. Hemoglobin (Hgb) \> 9 g/dL. Values must be obtained without need for red blood cell transfusion support within 14 days. However, erythrocyte growth factor is allowed as per published American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines. 5. Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN). Patients with Gilbert's syndrome may be allowed on study if total bilirubin is \<= 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) if direct bilirubin is \<= 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN). 6. Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) / aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) / alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \< 2.5 x ULN. AST and/or ALT may be up to 5 x ULN if with known liver metastases. 7. Renal function as defined by calculated creatinine clearance \>=30 ml/min (Cockcroft-Gault Formula). 7. Willing to provide blood and tissue for correlative research purposes. 8. Willing to undergo pre-treatment research biopsy, OR donate archived tissue from a biopsy performed within 60 days of the first dose of study drug is available. 9. Female patients who: 1. Are postmenopausal (see Appendix 6) for at least 1 year before the screening visit, OR 2. Are surgically sterile, OR 3. If they are of childbearing potential, agree to practice 1 highly effective method of contraception and 1 additional effective (barrier) method at the same time (see Appendix 6), from the time of signing the informed consent through 180 days after the last dose of study drug, OR 4. Agree to practice true abstinence, when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject. (Periodic abstinence \[e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods\], withdrawal, spermicides only, and lactational amenorrhea are not acceptable methods of contraception. Female and male condoms should not be used together.) 10. Male patients, even if surgically sterilized (i.e., status post-vasectomy), who: 1. Agree to practice effective barrier contraception during the entire study treatment period and through 120 after the last dose of study drug, OR 2. Agree to practice true abstinence, when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject. (Periodic abstinence \[e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods\], withdrawal, spermicides only, and lactational amenorrhea are not acceptable methods of contraception. Female and male condoms should not be used together.) 11. Voluntary written consent must be given before performance of any study-related procedure not part of standard of care, with the understanding that consent may be withdrawn by the patient at any time without prejudice to future medical care. 12. Currently receiving and tolerating osimertinib 80 mg PO daily with no current grade 2 or greater AE attributable to osimertinib. 13. Evidence of disease progression on imaging (computerized tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Positron Emission Tomography (PET) CT within the last 30 days. 14. Resolution of all acute toxic effects of prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy or surgical procedures to less than or equal to grade 2 per the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0. Inclusion Criteria (Cohort A): Must meet inclusion criteria below in addition to 1-14 above: 15. Patients must have received no more than one additional line of systemic therapy to treat lung cancer other than osimertinib (re-treatment with osimertinib after other systemic lung cancer therapy will not count as a line of therapy). A line of therapy equals at least one month of treatment with discontinuation of therapy due to disease progression or intolerability. Patients who have received adjuvant or neoadjuvant osimertinib, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy for surgically resectable NSCLC, or chemotherapy + radiation +/- immunotherapy for locally advanced NSCLC, will not be considered a line of therapy if it is equal to or greater than 12 months since completing their treatment. 16. Patients must be currently receiving osimertinib 80 mg for the treatment of metastatic disease or have evidence of metastatic disease recurrence while receiving adjuvant osimertinib therapy. Inclusion Criteria (Cohort B): Must meet inclusion criteria below in addition to 1-7, 9-12, and 14. Inclusion criteria 8 and 13 are not required. The following inclusion criteria must also be met: 17. Currently receiving osimertinib 80 mg as 1st line therapy for metastatic NSCLC. Patients who have received adjuvant or neoadjuvant, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy for surgically resectable NSCLC, or chemotherapy + radiation +/- immunotherapy for locally advanced NSCLC, will be allowed if it is equal to or greater than 12 months since completing their treatment. 18. Meet RECIST 1.1 criteria for PR or SD to osimertinib, including a confirmation scan. 19. Have received osimertinib 80 mg for a minimum of 90 days, but no more than 180 days. Inclusion Criteria (Cohort C): Must meet inclusion criteria 1-7 and 9-16 above. The following inclusion criterion must also be met: 20. Willing to undergo pre-treatment research biopsy, if deemed safe by the investigator, or willing to donate archived tissue from a biopsy performed within 60 days prior to the first dose of study drug. Note: Pre-treatment tissue is mandatory for Cohort C and will be used for a CLIA-approved TP53 mutation test during screening. To be eligible for Cohort C, patients must not have a known TP53 missense mutation, nonsense mutation, frameshift mutation, in frame deletion, or whole gene deletion (see also exclusion criterion #22). Exclusion Criteria 1. Radiation therapy to more than 25% of the bone marrow. Whole pelvic radiation is considered to be over 25%. 2. Prior allogeneic bone marrow or organ transplantation 3. Known Gastrointestinal (GI) disease or GI procedures that could interfere with the oral absorption or tolerance of alisertib. Examples include, but are not limited to partial gastrectomy, history of small intestine surgery, and celiac disease 4. Inability to swallow oral medication or inability or unwillingness to comply with the administration requirements related to alisertib. 5. Known history of uncontrolled sleep apnea syndrome and other conditions that could result in excessive daytime sleepiness, such as severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; requirement for supplemental oxygen. 6. Requirement for constant administration of proton pump inhibitor, Histamine 2 (H2) antagonist, or pancreatic enzymes throughout the study. The intermittent use of H2-antagonists and antacids (including carafate) is only allowed within these guidelines: 1. H2 antagonists until Day -1 and after the dosing of alisertib is done 2. Antacid formulations until 2 hours before dosing and after 2 hours following dosing. 3. Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) is allowed until Day -5 of first alisertib dose. PPIs are prohibited throughout the study. 7. Myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to enrollment or has New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV heart failure, uncontrolled angina, severe uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias, or electrocardiographic evidence of acute ischemia or active conduction system abnormalities. Prior to study entry, any electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormality at Screening has to be documented by the investigator as not medically relevant. 8. QT interval corrected (QTc) using Fridericia's method (QTCF) \> 470 milliseconds (msec). The following formula can be used to calculate QTcF for subjects with a wide QRS complex caused by the bundle branch block, QTcF = measured QTcF - (QRS - 100msec). 9. Female subject who is pregnant or breast-feeding. Confirmation that the subject is not pregnant must be established by a negative serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (Beta-hCG) pregnancy test result obtained during screening. Pregnancy testing is not required for post-menopausal or surgically sterilized women. 10. Female patient who intend to donate eggs (ova) during the course of this study or 4 months after receiving their last dose of study drug(s). 11. Male patients who intend to donate sperm during the course of this study or 4 months after receiving their last dose of study drug(s). 12. Other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition, including uncontrolled diabetes, malabsorption, resection of the pancreas or upper small bowel, requirement for pancreatic enzymes, any condition that would modify small bowel absorption of oral medications, or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or investigational product administration or may interfere with the interpretation of study results and, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for enrollment in this study. 13. Diagnosed or treated for another malignancy within 3 years of enrollment, with the exception of complete resection of basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, an in situ malignancy, or low-risk prostate cancer or breast cancer, or thyroid cancer after curative therapy 14. Patients who are currently receiving treatment with contraindicated QTcF prolonging medications or potent CYP3A4 inducers/inhibitors if that treatment cannot be either discontinued or switched to a different medication prior to first day of study treatment. 15. Patients with central nervous system (CNS) metastases who are neurologically unstable (as defined by need for steroids in last 14 days). 16. Known leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. Exclusion Criteria (Cohort A): Must meet exclusion criteria 1-16 above. The following exclusion criteria must also be met: 17. Known small cell lung cancer transformation on osimertinib resistance biopsy. 18. Known EGFR C797S osimertinib resistance mutation, hepatocyte growth factor receptor (MET) amplification, oncogenic fusion involving neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK), RET, ALK, ROS-1, or BRAF, BRAF V600E, or oncogenic KRAS mutation determined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-approved test on osimertinib resistance biopsy or cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test performed at osimertinib resistance. Exclusion Criteria (Cohort B): Must meet exclusion criteria 1-16 above. The following exclusion criteria must also be met: 19. Evidence of complete response (CR) or progressive disease (PD) to osimertinib by RECIST 1.1 criteria on imaging within 30 days prior to starting alisertib. 20. Prior treatment with adjuvant osimertinib. 21. Prior treatment with an EGFR TKI other than osimertinib. Exclusion Criteria (Cohort C): Must not meet exclusion criteria 1-18 above. The following exclusion criterion must also not be met: 22. Known TP53 missense mutation, nonsense mutation, frameshift mutation, in frame deletion, or whole gene deletion determined by CLIA-approved test on any prior patient lung cancer biopsy.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Osimertinib

Osimertinib is a medication used to treat non-small-cell lung carcinomas with a specific mutation. It is a third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Patients will be receiving full dose osimertinib (80 mg PO daily) as part of the patient's current standard of care.

DRUG

Alisertib

Alisertib is an orally available selective aurora A kinase inhibitor. Alisertib will be administered to eligible patients in combination with osimertinib at doses ranging from 20 mg to 50 mg PO twice daily on days 1-3, 8-10, and 15-17 of a 28-day cycle. The starting alisertib dose for Cohort 1 will be 30 mg twice daily (dose level 1).

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04085315), the sponsor (Collin Blakely), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04085315 clinical trial studying?

This phase I/Ib trial studies the side effects and best dose of alisertib when given together with osimertinib in treating patients with EGFR-mutated stage IV lung cancer. Alisertib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking a specific protein (Aurora Kinase A) that researchers believe may be important for the growth of lung cancer. Osimertinib may reduce tumor growth by blocking the action of a certain mutant protein (EGFR). This study may help researchers test the safety of alisertib at different dose levels in combination with osimertinib, and to find out what effects, good and/or bad, … The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04085315?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04085315?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04085315. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04085315. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.