Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a common type of lung cancer where abnormal cells in the lungs grow out of control. The purpose of this study is to assess adverse events and change in disease activity of telisotuzumab adizutecan compared to standard of care (SOC). Telisotuzumab adizutecan is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of NSCLC. This study will be divided into two stages, in the first stage (phase 2) participants will receive 1 of 2 doses of telisotuzumab adizutecan. In the second stage (phase 3) participants will receive the recommended phase 3 dose (RP3D) of telisotuzumab adizutecan, from the previous stage, or SOC. Approximately 430 adult participants with NSCLC will be enrolled in the study in 200 sites around the world. In phase 2, participants will receive 1 of 2 intravenous (IV) doses of telisotuzumab adizutecan. In phase 3, participants will receive the IV RP3D of telisotuzumab adizutecan, or SOC. The study will run for a duration of approximately 69 months. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at an approved institution (hospital or clinic). The effect of the treatment will be frequently checked by medical assessments, blood tests, questionnaires and side effects.
Phase 2 trials begin testing efficacy in a larger patient group (100–300). This is often where biotech binary events occur — positive Phase 2 data can significantly advance a company's pipeline narrative, while failures can be terminal for a program.
Phase 3 trials are pivotal studies with large patient populations (hundreds to thousands) designed to prove efficacy and safety for FDA submission. A successful Phase 3 readout is typically the last major hurdle before a New Drug Application (NDA) or BLA filing.
Currently recruiting: the trial is enrolling patients. A data readout is not expected until after enrollment closes and the follow-up period is complete.
AbbVie Inc (ABBV) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company C (58/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.