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Lung Cancer Non-small Cell Stage IVPhase 2NCT04184921

Combination of Osimertinib and Aspirin to Treat EGFR Mutation NSCLC Patients

A Phase 2 study testing Aspirin 100mg and Osimertinib 80 MG in people with Lung Cancer Non-small Cell Stage IV, run by Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University at 1 site in China.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The third generation epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor(EGFR-TKI) osimertinib has obvious curative effect for EGFR sensitive mutation and T790M mutation(PMID 27959700), but acquired drug resistance will occur. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Lung Cancer Non-small Cell Stage IV
What is being tested?
Aspirin 100mg and Osimertinib 80 MG
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
216 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Jan 2019to 1 Jun 2024
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Locally advanced (stage IIIB) or metastatic (stage IV) EGFR-mutant NSCLC. Presence of EGFR-sensitive mutations suitable for treatment with Osimertinib. Intended to receive Osimertinib as first-line therapy, with an expected survival period of more than 3 months.
  • At least one measurable tumor lesion that meets the following criteria:
  • Not previously irradiated. Accurately measurable. Baseline longest diameter ≥10 mm (for non-lymph node lesions) or short axis ≥15 mm (for lymph node lesions).
  • Measurement can be performed via chest CT or PET-CT, provided the method allows reliable repeated measurements.

Who cannot join

  • Currently receiving other anticoagulant treatments. Patients planning to receive anticancer therapies other than Osimertinib. Presence of contraindications to the use of Osimertinib or Aspirin.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Daping Hospital

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400000

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Prospective, Non-randomized, Open-label Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Osimertinib Combined With Aspirin as First-line Treatment for Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic EGFR-positive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

The third generation epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor(EGFR-TKI) osimertinib has obvious curative effect for EGFR sensitive mutation and T790M mutation(PMID 27959700), but acquired drug resistance will occur. Previous studies show that apoptosis escape can lead to EGFR-TKI resistance.Osimertinib resistant cells show abnormal activation of PI3K/AKT/BIM activation(PMID 28765329). The classical drug aspirin can effectively decrease AKT phosphorylation and activate of BIM(PMID 28881293).So Investigators speculate that aspirin may decrease the PI3K/AKT/BIM signaling pathways, then promote osimertinib resistant cells apoptosis. The current study aims to evaluate the combination of aspirin and osimertinib in patients with EGFR/T790M mutations.

Read the detailed description

Reversible small-molecule EGF receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKI) have shown dramatic therapeutic efficacy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with EGFR-activating mutations, and have been recommended as the standard first-line therapy in these patients. However, despite excellent initial clinical responses, nearly all patients eventually develop drug resistance after a median period of about 10 months(PMID 26497205). Osimertinib is a 3rd-generation EGFR-TKI used to treat NSCLC patients with resistance to 1st generation EGFR-TKI due to T790M mutation. But Osimertinib also face the problem of acquired drug-resistance(PMID 27959700). Thus, innovative treatment strategies are urgently needed to overcome therapeutic resistance to Osimertinib to improve the survival of patients with NSCLC.

Molecular mechanisms underlying acquired Osimertinib resistance are still not fully understood. Previous study showed that one principal mechanism accounting for majority of acquired resistance to Osimertinib in lung cancer is mediated by an exon 20 C797S mutation etc(PMID 29596911). More molecular mechanisms are still to be found. Apoptosis is a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms. Biochemical events lead to characteristic cell changes (morphology) and death. These changes include blebbing, cell shrinkage, nuclear fragmentation, chromatin condensation, chromosomal DNA fragmentation, and global mRNA decay. Apoptosis has been found to be related to drug resistance to 1st generation EGFR-TKI(PMID 29731879). The investigators previous found apoptosis is also related to Osimertinib resistance(PMID 28765329). Therefore, promoting apoptosis may be an effective way to improve the response to Osimertinib treatment.

Investigators' group has focused on lung cancer targeted therapy for several years. Previously, investigators have reported that metformin in combination with 1st generation EGFR-TKI could enhance the effect of TKI (PMID 24644001). Therefore, investigators further asked whether the drug combination approach could overcome osimertinib resistance. Aspirin is a widely used and well-tolerated drug for Kawasaki disease, pericarditis, and rheumatic and has arisen keen interest as a potential anticancer agent ever since the report of the clinical evidence that the cancer risk and mortality are reduced in Colon cancer. Aspirin exerts remarkable antitumor properties in tumor cells and mouse models. It strongly inhibited the growth of lung cancer cells, and its combination with TKI agents, including Sorafenib (PMID: 28857200), significantly suppressed RAS-mutant cancers growth and prolonged remission in a xenograft model. Interestingly, Aspirin exposure significantly promoted the apoptosis suggesting that aspirin may overcome Osimertinib resistance by promoting the apoptosis.

Here, investigators'group observed that in clinic, several patients who took osimertinib and aspirin together have shown excellent effect.Investigators therefore conduct this clinical trial to observe whether the combination of Aspirin and Osimertinib could enhance efficacy of Osimertinib in lung cancer patients with EGFR mutation.

Being tested
Aspirin 100mg, Osimertinib 80 MG
Medical subject headings
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Aspirin 100mgDrug

    Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a very safe medication used to treat pain, fever, or inflammation.

  • Osimertinib 80 MGDrug

    Osimertinib, also known as azd9291, is a 3rd-generation EGFR-TKI used to treat NSCLC patients with resistance to 1st generation EGFR-TKI due to T790M mutation. It has been approved in clinical applications by the FDA in 2015.

Study groups in NCT04184921
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
osimertinib and aspirinExperimentalOsimertinib and Aspirin starting at a dose of 80 mg and 100mg once a day, orally with meals. Aspirin treatment will be initiated one week before beginning TKI therapy, if possible, but TKI therapy will not be delayed for Aspirin loading. Drug: Osimertinib and Aspirin will be administered once every day. If subject has complete response, partial response, stable disease, or unacceptable toxicity.
Receives: Drug: Aspirin 100mg; Drug: Osimertinib 80 MG
osimertinibActive comparatorOsimertinib starting at a dose of 80 mg once a day, orally with meals. Drug: Osimertinib will be administered once every day. If subject has complete response, partial response, stable disease, or unacceptable toxicity.
Receives: Drug: Osimertinib 80 MG

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. progression-free survival according to resist 1.1

    To evaluate the response to therapy and progression-free survival rate of the combination of Osimertinib and Aspirin in advanced lung cancer patients who has EGFR-mutation.

    Measured: 5 years

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. overall survival(OS)

    To evaluate the overall survival of the combination of Osimertinib and Aspirin in advanced lung cancer patients who has EGFR-mutation.

    Measured: 5 years

  2. Objective Response Rate(ORR) according to resist 1.1

    To evaluate the response to therapy and Objective Response Rate of the combination of Osimertinib and Aspirin in patients who has EGFR-mutation.

    Measured: 2 years

  3. Time to progression(TTP) according to resist 1.1

    To evaluate the response to therapy and Time to progression of the combination of Osimertinib and Aspirin in patients who has EGFR-mutation.

    Measured: 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Dec 2019
  2. Study start1 Jan 2019
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2023
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2024

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
216 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04184921
Sponsor's protocol ID
COAST 3
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
29 Nov 2019
Last updated
3 Feb 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Mok TS, Wu Y-L, Ahn M-J, Garassino MC, Kim HR, Ramalingam SS, Shepherd FA, He Y, Akamatsu H, Theelen WS, Lee CK, Sebastian M, Templeton A, Mann H, Marotti M, Ghiorghiu S, Papadimitrakopoulou VA; AURA3 Investigators. Osimertinib or Platinum-Pemetrexed in EGFR T790M-Positive Lung Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Feb 16;376(7):629-640. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1612674. Epub 2016 Dec 6.

    PubMed 27959700
  • Shi P, Oh YT, Deng L, Zhang G, Qian G, Zhang S, Ren H, Wu G, Legendre B Jr, Anderson E, Ramalingam SS, Owonikoko TK, Chen M, Sun SY. Overcoming Acquired Resistance to AZD9291, A Third-Generation EGFR Inhibitor, through Modulation of MEK/ERK-Dependent Bim and Mcl-1 Degradation. Clin Cancer Res. 2017 Nov 1;23(21):6567-6579. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-17-1574. Epub 2017 Aug 1.

    PubMed 28765329
  • Ma J, Cai Z, Wei H, Liu X, Zhao Q, Zhang T. The anti-tumor effect of aspirin: What we know and what we expect. Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 Nov;95:656-661. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.08.085. Epub 2017 Sep 4.

    PubMed 28881293
  • Li L, Han R, Xiao H, Lin C, Wang Y, Liu H, Li K, Chen H, Sun F, Yang Z, Jiang J, He Y. Metformin sensitizes EGFR-TKI-resistant human lung cancer cells in vitro and in vivo through inhibition of IL-6 signaling and EMT reversal. Clin Cancer Res. 2014 May 15;20(10):2714-26. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-13-2613. Epub 2014 Mar 18.

    PubMed 24644001
  • Li S, Dai W, Mo W, Li J, Feng J, Wu L, Liu T, Yu Q, Xu S, Wang W, Lu X, Zhang Q, Chen K, Xia Y, Lu J, Zhou Y, Fan X, Xu L, Guo C. By inhibiting PFKFB3, aspirin overcomes sorafenib resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma. Int J Cancer. 2017 Dec 15;141(12):2571-2584. doi: 10.1002/ijc.31022. Epub 2017 Sep 14.

    PubMed 28857200

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Aspirin 100mg and Osimertinib 80 MG in people with Lung Cancer Non-small Cell Stage IV, run by Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

progression-free survival according to resist 1.1 (time frame: 5 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04184921, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Feb 2026.

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