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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

Tarlatamab vs Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Patients With Pre-treated Advanced, Pulmonary or Gastroenteropancreatic Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinomas (NECs)

A GCO Trial Exploring the Efficacy and Safety of Tarlatamab Versus Investigator-choice Chemotherapy in Pre-treated Patients With Advanced, Pulmonary or Gastroenteropancreatic Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinomas (NECs)

Tarlatamab vs Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Patients With Pre-treated Advanced, Pulmonary or Gastroenteropancreatic Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinomas (NECs) (NCT06937905) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, sponsored by Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique. 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

Based on the efficacy of tarlatamab in patients with small-cell lung cancer, we aim to assess the efficacy of tarlatamab in patients with Advanced, pulmonary (large-cell only) or gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

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.

Target enrollment of 129 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Neuroendocrine Carcinoma subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Signed willing to sign a consent form: - Subjects must have signed and dated an IRB/IEC approved written willing to sign a consent form form in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines. This must be obtained before the performance of any protocol related procedures that are not part of normal subject care. - Subjects must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment schedule, and laboratory testing 2. Age ≥ 18 years. 3. WHO Performance status 0 - 1. 4. Life expectancy \> 12 weeks. 5. Histologically proven and centrally confirmed poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC): large cells for lung NEC (WHO 2015 classification), and large and small cells for extra-gastroenteropancreatic (assessed on archived tissue, with possible pre-screening during first-line). 6. Expression of DLL3 in at least 1% of tumor cells (assessed on archived tissue, with possible pre-screening during first-line) 7. Tumor progression following one platinum based line of therapy. 8. Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic stage. 9. At least one measurable target lesion according to RECIST v1.1 per investigator assessment. The radiological assessment has to be done within the timelines indicated. 10. your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests: creatinine clearance \> 50 mL/min, Neutrophils count ≥ 1500/mm3; Platelets \> 100 000/mm3 ; Hemoglobin \> 9 g/dL; AST and ALT \< 3 x ULN (upper limit of normal) with total bilirubin ≤ 2 × ULN except subjects with documented Gilbert's syndrome or liver metastasis, who must have AST and ALT ≤ 5 x ULN and a baseline total bilirubin ≤ 3.0 mg/dL. 11. Full recovery from all toxicities associated with prior treatment, to acceptable baseline status, or a National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE v5.0) grade of 0 or 1, except for toxicities not considered a safety risk, such as alopecia or vitiligo. ...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. Signed Informed consent: * Subjects must have signed and dated an IRB/IEC approved written informed consent form in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines. This must be obtained before the performance of any protocol related procedures that are not part of normal subject care. * Subjects must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment schedule, and laboratory testing 2. Age ≥ 18 years. 3. WHO Performance status 0 - 1. 4. Life expectancy \> 12 weeks. 5. Histologically proven and centrally confirmed poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC): large cells for lung NEC (WHO 2015 classification), and large and small cells for extra-gastroenteropancreatic (assessed on archived tissue, with possible pre-screening during first-line). 6. Expression of DLL3 in at least 1% of tumor cells (assessed on archived tissue, with possible pre-screening during first-line) 7. Tumor progression following one platinum based line of therapy. 8. Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic stage. 9. At least one measurable target lesion according to RECIST v1.1 per investigator assessment. The radiological assessment has to be done within the timelines indicated. 10. Adequate organ function: creatinine clearance \> 50 mL/min, Neutrophils count ≥ 1500/mm3; Platelets \> 100 000/mm3 ; Hemoglobin \> 9 g/dL; AST and ALT \< 3 x ULN (upper limit of normal) with total bilirubin ≤ 2 × ULN except subjects with documented Gilbert's syndrome or liver metastasis, who must have AST and ALT ≤ 5 x ULN and a baseline total bilirubin ≤ 3.0 mg/dL. 11. Full recovery from all toxicities associated with prior treatment, to acceptable baseline status, or a National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE v5.0) grade of 0 or 1, except for toxicities not considered a safety risk, such as alopecia or vitiligo. 12. Availability of tumor material for central review processes and translational research projects. 13. Absence of any unstable systemic disease and any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical factors potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule. 14. Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active with a non-sterilized male partner must use a highly effective method of contraception for 28 days prior to the first dose of investigational product, and must agree to continue using such precautions for 7 months after the final dose of investigational product; cessation of contraception after this point should be discussed with a responsible physician. Periodic abstinence, the rhythm method, and the withdrawal method are not acceptable methods of contraception. They must also refrain from egg cell donation for 7 months after the final dose of investigational product. 15. Men who are sexually active with women of childbearing potential will be instructed to adhere to contraception for a period of 6 months after the last dose of treatment. 16. Patient covered by a national health insurance. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor (NET G1, G2 and G3 according to digestive WHO 2017 classification or typical/atypical carcinoid tumor according to lung WHO 2015 classification) 2. Previous treatment targeting DLL3 3. More than one line of systemic therapy in the metastatic setting. Chemotherapy for non-metastatic stage is not considered as first-line if there is a time interval of at least 6 months between the last dose of chemotherapy for non-metastatic stage and the initiation of first-line chemotherapy for metastatic/recurrent disease. 4. Small cell lung NEC (except as a minor \<30% component in mixed tumors) 5. Known EGFR activating mutation or ALK or ROS1 rearrangement for lung NEC 6. Untreated or symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases: * Subjects with asymptomatic CNS metastases are eligible if clinically stable for at least 4 weeks and do not require intervention (including use of corticosteroids). * Subjects with treated brain metastases are eligible provided the following criteria are met: * Subject is asymptomatic from brain metastases * Whole brain radiation or surgery was completed at least 2 weeks prior to first dose of study treatment (stereotactic radiosurgery completed at least 7 days prior to first dose of study treatment) * Any CNS disease is clinically stable, subject is off steroids for CNS disease for at least 5 days (unless steroids are indicated for a reason unrelated to CNS disease), and subject is off or on stable doses of anti-epileptic drugs at least 14 days prior to first dose of study treatment 7. Leptomeningeal metastasis 8. Patients with a recent history of other malignancies except adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, and curatively treated in-situ cancer. Patients with history of solid tumors, including adenocarcinoma, treated in a curative way with or without chemotherapy and without any evidence of disease \>2 years before randomisation can be included as well. 9. Major surgery within 28 days prior to initiation of study treatment. 10. Myocardial infarction and/or symptomatic congestive heart failure (New York Head Association class \> class II) within 12 months prior to initiation of study treatment. 11. History of arterial thrombosis (e.g. stroke or transient ischemic attack) within 12 months prior to initiation of study treatment. 12. Symptoms and/or clinical and/or radiological signs suggestive of uncontrolled and/or acute active systemic infection within 7 days prior to first administration ofstudy treatment. Patient with active infection requiring parenteral antibiotic therapy. Upon completion of parental antibiotic therapy and resolution of symptoms, the patient may be considered eligible under the infection criterion. 13. Known sensitivity and/or immediate hypersensitivity to any component of study treatment. 14. History of primary immunodeficiency, history of organ transplant that requires therapeutic immunosuppression and the use of immunosuppressive agents within 28 days of randomization or a prior history of severe (grade 3 or 4) immune mediated toxicity from other immune therapy. 15. Patients with immune pneumonitis, pituitary or thyroid disorders, or pancreatitis under treatment with immuno-oncology agents. 16. Patients reporting infusion-related reactions or severe, life-threatening or recurrent immune-mediated adverse events (grade 2 or higher), including events leading to permanent discontinuation of immuno-oncology agents. 17. Presence of an indwelling line or drain (including the following: percutaneous nephrostomy tube, indwelling Foley catheter, biliary drain, peritoneal drain or catheter, pericardial drain or catheter, drain catheter or thoracic drain for pleural fluid collection). 18. Patient with a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or undergoing systemic corticotherapy or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to administration of the first dose of study treatment. 19. Known acute or chronic B or C hepatitis by serological evaluation. Patients with serological sequellae of hepatitis (antibodies test serologically positive for virus) without hepatitis could be included. 20. Known Human immunodeficiency virus infection 21. Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant or breast-feed during the trial and within 7 months after the last dose of study treatment. 22. Male not wishing to abstain from sperm donation during the trial and within 6 months of the last study treatment. 23. Vaccination with live or attenuated virus vaccines is not permitted during the 28 days prior to administration of the first dose of treatment, and for the duration of the study. Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) should be avoided during selection, at least 14 days before the first day of treatment. Live, non-replicating smallpox vaccines (such as Jynneos) against monkeypox infection are permitted during the study (except during cycle 1) in accordance with the center's standard of care and internal recommendations. 24. Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic therapy (except replacement therapy) within the last 2 years or any other disease requiring immunosuppressive therapy during the study. 25. Patients with other concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled medical disease which could compromise participation in the study.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Standard of Care Chemotherapy

Study treatment in the arm A is left to the investigator appreciations. This may include immune checkpoint inhibitors, docetaxel, topotecan for primary lung tumors, and FOLFOX, FOLFIRI or alkylating-based chemotherapy in primary digestive tumors.

DRUG

Tarlatamab

Tarlatamab 10 mg every 2 weeks

Locations (20)

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.

Angers - CHU
Angers, France
Avignon - CH
Avignon, France
Besançon - CHU
Besançon, France
Boulogne - Ambroise Paré
Boulogne, France
Caen - CHU
Caen, France
Caen - CHU
Caen, France
Tours - CHU
Chambray-lès-Tours, France
Dijon - Centre Georges-François Leclerc
Dijon, France
Dijon - CHU Bocage
Dijon, France
Grenoble - CHU
Grenoble, France
Le Mans - CHG
Le Mans, France
Lille - Centre Oscar Lambret
Lille, France
Limoges - CHU
Limoges, France
Limoges - CHU
Limoges, France
Lyon - Centre Léon Bérard
Lyon, France
Lyon - Hôpital Edouard Herriot
Lyon, France
Lyon - Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz
Lyon, France
Marseille - APHM
Marseille, France
Marseille - Institut Paoli-Calmettes
Marseille, France
Montpellier - CHU
Montpellier, France

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06937905), the sponsor (Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique), 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 NCT06937905 clinical trial studying?

Based on the efficacy of tarlatamab in patients with small-cell lung cancer, we aim to assess the efficacy of tarlatamab in patients with Advanced, pulmonary (large-cell only) or gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06937905?

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 NCT06937905?

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 NCT06937905. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06937905. 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.