Study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Pembrolizumab, and Platinum-based Chemotherapy in First-line HER2 Overexpressing Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-label Trial of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Platinum-based Chemotherapy in Combination With Pembrolizumab, as First-line Therapy in Participants With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic HER2 Overexpressing and PD-L1 TPS <50% Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (DESTINY-Lung06)
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 18 Years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
In plain language
This study compares trastuzumab deruxtecan plus pembrolizumab with platinum-based chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab to see how well they work and how safe they are. It is for adults with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread, with no prior drug treatment for advanced disease. Their tumors must have high levels of the HER2 protein and a PD-L1 test score below 50%.
This clinical trial is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd; Enhertu®) in combination with pembrolizumab versus platinum-based chemotherapy in combination with pembrolizumab in participants with no prior therapy for locally advanced unresectable or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC, whose tumors have HER2-overexpressing and PD-L1 TPS \<50% without known AGA that have locally available therapies targeting their AGAs in first-line advanced/metastatic setting.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Who can join
- Be at least 18 years old, or older if local law requires it.
- Sign the required consent forms before study tests or procedures.
- Have non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that is stage IV, or stage IIIB or IIIC that cannot be treated with surgery or chemotherapy plus radiation meant to cure it.
- Have no known cancer gene changes with locally available targeted drugs for first treatment of advanced cancer, and no known HER2 gene change.
- Have had no drug treatment for advanced or spread lung cancer. Earlier treatment before or after surgery may be allowed if it ended at least 6 months before the first study dose and the cancer worsened at least 6 months after it ended.
- Have had no HER2-targeted antibody cancer treatment or chemotherapy that targets an enzyme called topoisomerase I.
- Provide enough tumor tissue that has not been treated with radiation for HER2 and PD-L1 tests. A new tissue sample must be taken if the most recent stored sample is not available.
Who can't join
- A heart attack within the past 6 months, or heart failure that causes symptoms.
- A heart rhythm test showing a QTc interval longer than 480 milliseconds, meaning the heart takes too long to reset between beats.
- Past lung inflammation not caused by infection that needed steroids, current lung inflammation, or possible lung inflammation that scans cannot rule out.
- Severe breathing problems from lung disease or other illnesses that may affect the lungs. These problems limit daily activities or require extra oxygen.
- Past surgery to remove an entire lung.
Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.
Official eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Sign and date the Tissue Screening ICF, prior to any Tissue Screening procedure. Sign and date the Main ICF, prior to the start of any trial-specific qualification procedures. Sign and date the Optional PGx ICF (included in the Main ICF) prior to any PGx procedure, and the Pregnant Partner ICF, if applicable. 2. Adults ≥18 years of age on the day of signing the ICF. Follow local regulatory requirements if the legal age of consent for trial participation is \>18 years old. 3. Histologically documented non-squamous locally advanced unresectable or metastatic NSCLC and meets all of the following criteria: Has Stage IV NSCLC disease or Stage IIIB or IIIC disease but is not a candidate for surgical resection or definitive chemoradiation at the time of randomization (based on the American Joint Committee on Cancer, Eighth Edition). Has no known AGAs (based on the local test results obtained using validated or approved tests as required per local regulation) that have locally available therapies targeting their AGAs in the first-line advanced/metastatic setting. Has no known HER2 mutation based on existing test results (if approved or validated local test is available). Note: Participants with mixed histology are eligible if non-squamous NSCLC is the predominant histology. Mixed tumors will be classified based on the predominant cell type. 4. Has not been treated with systemic anticancer therapy for advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC. Participants who received adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy other than those listed below, including ICI (ie, anti-PD-1/PD-L1) or a platinum-based regimen, are eligible if the last dose of adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapy was given at least 6 months before the date of the first trial dose if their disease has progressed at least 6 months after the last dose date of adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapy. 1. Any agent, including an ADC, containing a chemotherapeutic agent targeting topoisomerase I. 2. HER2-targeted antibody-based anticancer therapy. 5. Has adequate tumor tissue sample (not previously irradiated) available for assessment of HER2 and PD-L1 expression by central or Sponsor-specified laboratory. A new biopsy is required if the participant's most recent archival tumor tissue sample cannot be supplied. Details pertaining to tumor tissue submission can be found in the Trial Laboratory Manual. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has a medical history of MI within 6 months before randomization/enrollment or symptomatic CHF (NYHA Class II to Class IV). Participants with troponin levels above the ULN at Screening (as defined by the manufacturer) and without any MI-related symptoms must be ruled out for MI. It is highly recommended that the investigator refer such participants for a cardiologic consultation during the Screening Period. 2. Has a QTc prolongation to \>480 ms based on the average of the Screening triplicate 12- lead ECG. 3. Has a history of (non-infectious) ILD/pneumonitis that required steroids, has current ILD/pneumonitis, or where suspected ILD/pneumonitis cannot be ruled out by imaging at Screening. 4. Has clinically severe pulmonary compromise resulting from intercurrent, pulmonary illnesses including, but not limited to: 1. Any underlying pulmonary disorder (eg, pulmonary emboli within 3 months of the trial randomization, severe asthma, severe COPD, restrictive lung disease, pleural effusion). 2. Any auto immune, connective tissue, or inflammatory disorders with potential pulmonary involvement (eg, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, sarcoidosis). Severe conditions are those defined as impacting daily activities and/or requiring use of supplemental oxygen. 5. Had a prior complete pneumonectomy.
Study sites (26)
AK
- Alaska Oncology & Hematology, LLC · Anchorage, AK 99508More trials in Anchorage
CA
- Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Fountain Valley · Fountain Valley, CA 97208More trials in Fountain Valley
- California Research Institute · Los Angeles, CA 90027More trials in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Cancer Network (LACN) · Los Angeles, CA 91204More trials in Los Angeles
- Providence Medical Foundation · Santa Rosa, CA 95403More trials in Santa Rosa
FL
- Bay Pines VA Healthcare System · Bay Pines, FL 33744More trials in Bay Pines
- Lynn Cancer Institute Center · Boca Raton, FL 33486More trials in Boca Raton
- Holy Cross Hospital · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308More trials in Fort Lauderdale
- Mid-Florida Hematology & Oncology Centers, P.A. · Orange City, FL 33763More trials in Orange City
- BRCR Global Plantation · Plantation, FL 33321More trials in Plantation
- Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston · Weston, FL 33331More trials in Weston
GA
- Piedmont Cancer Institute OneOncology · Atlanta, GA 30318More trials in Atlanta
HI
- The Queens Medical Center · Honolulu, HI 96813-2402More trials in Honolulu
IL
- Hope and Healing Cancer Services · Hinsdale, IL 60521More trials in Hinsdale
MA
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Boston, MA 02216More trials in Boston
MN
- Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN 55905More trials in Rochester
MT
- Logan Health Research · Kalispell, MT 59901More trials in Kalispell
NC
- FirstHealth Cancer Center · Pinehurst, NC 28374More trials in Pinehurst
- Carolina Cancer Research Center · Wilson, NC 27893More trials in Wilson
NV
- Renown Regional Medical Center · Reno, NV 89502More trials in Reno
NY
- Clinical Research Alliance · Westbury, NY 11590More trials in Westbury
OH
- Gabrail Cancer Center · Canton, OH 44718More trials in Canton
OR
- St. Charles Health System · Bend, OR 97701More trials in Bend
TX
- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX 77030More trials in Houston
- Lumi Research · Kingwood, TX 77339More trials in Kingwood
WA
- Summit Cancer Treatment Center · Spokane, WA 99208More trials in Spokane