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Last Updated: 11/24/2025

MARIPOSA (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04487080) enrollment period: November 2020 to May 2022; data cutoff: August 11, 2023.
Abbreviations: BICR, blinded independent central review; C, cycle; D, day; CT, computed tomography; DOR, duration of response; ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor; EORTC-QLQ-C30, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire; Exon19del, Exon 19 deletion; icPFS, intracranial PFS; IV, intravenous; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer; NSCLC-SAQ, NSCLC-Symptom Assessment Questionnaire; ORR, objective response rate; OS, overall survival; PFS, progression-free survival; PFS2, PFS after first subsequent therapy; PO, orally; PRO, patient-reported outcome; QD, once daily; Q2W, every 2 weeks; Q8W, every 8 weeks; Q12W, every 12 weeks; Q24W, every 24 weeks; QW, once a week; R, randomization; RECIST v1.1, Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1; TTD, time to treatment discontinuation; TTSP, time to symptomatic progression; TTST, time to subsequent therapy.
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| LAZCLUZE (n=216) | Osimertinib (n=429) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age, years (range) | 63 (31-87) | 63 (28-88) |
| <65 years, n (%) | 119 (55) | 237 (55) |
| 65 to <75 years, n (%) | 79 (37) | 139 (32) |
| ≥75, years, n (%) | 18 (8) | 53 (12) |
| Female, n (%) | 136 (63) | 251 (59) |
| Race,a n (%) | ||
| Asian | 128 (59) | 251 (59) |
| White | 79 (37) | 165 (38) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (2) | 7 (2) |
| Black or African American | 4 (2) | 3 (1) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 1 (0.2) |
| Multiple | 0 | 1 (0.2) |
| Unknown | 1 (0.5) | 1 (0.2) |
| Median body weight, kg (range) | 60.5 (41-118) | 62.4 (35-109) |
| <80 kg, n (%) | 197 (91) | 368 (86) |
| ≥80 kg, n (%) | 19 (9) | 61 (14) |
| ECOG PS,b n (%) | ||
| 0 | 76 (35) | 149 (35) |
| 1 | 140 (65) | 280 (65) |
| History of tobacco use, n (%) | 73 (34) | 134 (31) |
| Median time from initial diagnosis to randomization, month (range) | 1.3 (0.2-197.3) | 1.4 (0.3-162.8) |
| Median time from metastatic disease diagnosis to randomization, month (range) | 1.2 (0.2-9.2) | 1.2 (0.1-11.7) |
| Histologic type, n (%) | ||
| Adenocarcinoma | 212 (98) | 415 (97) |
| Large cell carcinoma | 0 | 0 |
| Squamous cell carcinoma | 2 (1) | 5 (1) |
| Otherc | 2 (1) | 9 (2) |
| Not reported | 0 | 0 |
| History of brain metastasis, n (%) | 86 (40) | 172 (40) |
| EGFR mutation, n (%) | ||
| Exon19del | 131 (61) | 257 (60) |
| Exon 21 L858R | 85 (39) | 172 (40) |
| Abbreviations: ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor; Exon19del, Exon 19 deletion. aRace or ethnic group was reported by the patients. bECOG PS scores range from 0 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater disability. cOther histologic types included: adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, lepidic adenocarcinoma, non-small cell carcinoma, pleomorphic carcinoma, and unknown. Note: Percentages may not sum to 100 due to rounding. | ||
| Prespecified Subgroup | Events/N | HR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAZCLUZE | Osimertinib | ||
| All randomized patients | 121/216 | 252/429 | 0.98 (0.79-1.22) |
| Age | |||
| <65 years | 67/119 | 153/237 | 0.83 (0.62-1.11) |
| ≥65 years | 54/97 | 99/192 | 1.20 (0.86-1.67) |
| <75 years | 113/198 | 220/376 | 0.99 (0.79-1.25) |
| ≥75 years | 8/18 | 32/53 | 0.83 (0.38-1.80) |
| Sex | |||
| Female | 68/136 | 140/251 | 0.88 (0.66-1.18) |
| Male | 53/80 | 112/178 | 1.18 (0.85-1.63) |
| Race | |||
| Asian | 72/128 | 144/251 | 1.02 (0.77–1.35) |
| Non-Asian | 49/87 | 108/177 | 0.93 (0.66–1.30) |
| Body weight | |||
| <80 kg | 107/197 | 209/368 | 0.99 (0.78–1.25) |
| ≥80 kg | 14/19 | 43/61 | 1.01 (0.55–1.85) |
| ECOG PS 0 | 42/76 | 76/149 | 1.19 (0.81–1.73) |
| ECOG PS 1 | 79/140 | 176/280 | 0.88 (0.68–1.15) |
| EGFR mutation | |||
| Exon19del | 73/131 | 142/257 | 1.03 (0.78-1.37) |
| Exon 21 L858R | 48/85 | 110/172 | 0.91 (0.65-1.28) |
| History of smoking | |||
| Yes | 42/73 | 79/134 | 0.95 (0.66–1.39) |
| No | 79/143 | 173/295 | 0.98 (0.75–1.27) |
| Abbreviations: BICR, blinded independent central review; CI, confidence interval; ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor; Exon19del, Exon 19 deletion; HR, hazard ratio; PFS, progression-free survival. aPFS was assessed by BICR. | |||
| High-risk Subgroup | Number of Patients at Risk; Median PFS (95% CI), Months | HR (95% CI); P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAZCLUZE | Osimertinib | ||
| History of brain metastases | |||
| Yes | n=86; 16.4 (12.9-19.4) | n=172; 13 (12.2-16.4) | 0.90 (0.65-1.25); P=0.54 |
| No | n=130 | n=257 | 1.01 (0.75-1.35) |
| Detectable ctDNA at baseline | |||
| Presenta | n=115; 18.4 (14.7-20.2) | n=274; 14.8 (12.9-16.6) | 0.88 (0.66-1.17); P=0.38 |
| Absent | n=31 | n=42 | 1.32 (0.99-1.75) |
| TP53 mutation status at baseline | |||
| TP53 co-mutationsa | n=62; 14.6 (11-19.4) | n=144; 12.9 (11.1-14.7) | 0.85 (0.58-1.23); P=0.38 |
| TP53 wild type | n=84 | n=172 | 0.95 (0.71-1.26) |
| Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; ctDNA, circulating tumor DNA; HR, hazard ratio; PFS, progression-free survival; TP53, tumor protein p53. aPathogenic alterations were detected with the Guardant Health G360® | |||
| BICR-Assessed Response | LAZCLUZE (n=216) | Osimertinib (n=429) | ORa (95% CI); P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORR,b % (95% CI) | |||
| All responders | 83 (77-88) | 85 (81-88) | 0.88 (0.56-1.37); 0.57 |
| Confirmed responders | 75 (68-80) | 76 (71-80) | - |
| Best response,c n (%) | |||
| CR | 9 (4) | 15 (4) | - |
| PR | 168 (79) | 335 (81) | - |
| SD | 23 (11) | 42 (10) | - |
| PD | 9 (4) | 11 (3) | - |
| NE | 5 (2) | 11 (3) | - |
| Median DOR,b,d | 16.6 (14.8-20.2) | 16.8 (14.8-18.5) | - |
| Ongoing responses, n/n (%) | 77/160 (48) | 151/314 (48) | - |
| Abbreviations: BICR, blinded independent central review; CI, confidence interval; CR, complete response; DOR, duration of response; NE, not estimable; OR, odds ratio; ORR, objective response rate; PD, progressive disease; PR, partial response; SD, stable disease. aThe OR was from a logistic regression model stratified by EGFR mutation type, Asian race, and history of brain metastasis; 95% CI widths have not been adjusted for multiplicity and cannot be used to infer definitive treatment effects. bNumber of patients with measurable disease at baseline was 214 for LAZCLUZE and 414 for osimertinib. cConfirmation was not required for CR and PR. dAmong confirmed responders. | |||
| Endpoint, median months (95% CI) | LAZCLUZE (n=216) | Osimertinib (n=429) | HR (95%CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTDa | 22.5 (18.3-NE) | 23 (20.3-25.3) | 1.05 (0.83-1.32) | 0.699 |
| TTSTb | 24 (19.45-NE) | 24.1 (22-29) | 1.06 (0.83-1.36) | 0.617 |
| PFS2c | 28.9 (28.9-NE) | NE (29.3-NE) | 0.94 (0.69-1.28) | 0.701 |
| Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio; NE, not estimable; PFS2, progression-free survival after first subsequent therapy; TTD, time to treatment discontinuation; TTSP, time to symptomatic progression; TTST, time to subsequent therapy. aTime from randomization to discontinuation of treatment for any reason. bTime from randomization to the start of the subsequent therapy following study treatment discontinuation or death. cTime from randomization until the date of the second objective disease progression after initiation of subsequent anticancer therapy or death. | ||||
| AEs, n (%) | LAZCLUZE (n=213) | Osimertinib (n=428) |
|---|---|---|
| Any AE | 213 (100) | 425 (99) |
| Grade ≥3 AEs | 97 (46) | 183 (43) |
| Serious AEs | 75 (35) | 143 (33) |
| AEs leading to death | 12 (6) | 31 (7) |
| Any AE leading to: | ||
| Interruption of any agentb,c | 92 (43) | 165 (39) |
| Reduction of any agentd | 27 (13) | 23 (5) |
| Discontinuation of any agente | 28 (13) | 58 (14) |
| Abbreviations: AE, adverse event; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; IRR, infusion-related reaction; ILD, interstitial lung disease. aThe safety population included all the patients who had undergone randomization and received ≥1 dose of any study treatment. bExcluding IRRs. cThe most common AEs leading to interruption of any agent (≥3% in any group) included COVID-19, pneumonia, increased ALT, increased AST, and rash. dThe most common AEs leading to dose reduction of any agent (≥1% in any group) included rash, peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral sensory neuropathy. eThe most common AEs leading to discontinuation of any agent (≥1% in any group) included pneumonitis, ILD, and pneumonia. | ||
| Most Common TEAEs (≥15%) by Preferred Term, n (%) | LAZCLUZE (n=213) | Osimertinib (n=428) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grade | Grade ≥3 | All Grade | Grade ≥3 | |
| Rash | 95 (45) | 4 (2) | 131 (31) | 3 (1) |
| Diarrhea | 68 (32) | 4 (2) | 190 (44) | 3 (1) |
| Paronychia | 61 (29) | 2 (1) | 121 (28) | 2 (0.5) |
| ALT increased | 50 (23) | 6 (3) | 57 (13) | 8 (2) |
| Muscle spasms | 50 (23) | 1 (0.5) | 32 (7) | 0 |
| AST increased | 45 (21) | 3 (1) | 58 (14) | 5 (1) |
| Dermatitis acneiform | 45 (21) | 0 | 55 (13) | 0 |
| COVID-19 | 42 (20) | 3 (1) | 103 (24) | 9 (2) |
| Anemia | 43 (20) | 3 (1) | 91 (21) | 7 (2) |
| Stomatitis | 38 (18) | 1 (0.5) | 90 (21) | 1 (0.2) |
| Dry skin | 38 (18) | 0 | 60 (14) | 1 (0.2) |
| Nausea | 38 (18) | 1 (0.5) | 58 (14) | 1 (0.2) |
| Headache | 39 (18) | 1 (0.5) | 54 (13) | 0 |
| Cough | 37 (17) | 1 (0.5) | 88 (21) | 0 |
| Pruritus | 36 (17) | 0 | 73 (17) | 1 (0.2) |
| Constipation | 37 (17) | 1 (0.5) | 55 (13) | 0 |
| Decreased appetite | 31 (15) | 1 (0.5) | 76 (18) | 6 (1) |
| Asthenia | 31 (15) | 4 (2) | 46 (11) | 4 (1) |
| Paresthesia | 33 (15) | 1 (0.5) | 25 (6) | 0 |
| Dyspnea | 26 (12) | 1 (0.5) | 68 (16) | 17 (4) |
| Thrombocytopenia | 20 (9) | 1 (0.5) | 84 (20) | 5 (1) |
| Leukopenia | 15 (7) | 0 | 66 (15) | 0 |
| Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; TEAE, treatment-emergent adverse events. aThe safety population included all the patients who had undergone randomization and received ≥1 dose of any study treatment. | ||||
| TRAEs, n (%) | LAZCLUZE (n=213) | Osimertinib (n=428) |
|---|---|---|
| Any AE | 201 (94) | 378 (88) |
| Grade ≥3 AEs | 43 (20) | 59 (14) |
| Any serious AE | 23 (11) | 24 (6) |
| AEs leading to death | 1 (0.5) | 2 (0.5) |
| Any AE leading to: | ||
| Interruption of any agent | 54 (25) | 81 (19) |
| Reduction of any agent | 24 (11) | 16 (4) |
| Discontinuation of any agent | 11 (5) | 14 (3) |
| Abbreviations: AE, adverse event; TRAE, treatment-related AEs. aThe safety population included all the patients who had undergone randomization and received ≥1 dose of any study treatment. | ||
| Most Common (≥15% in Either Arm) TRAEs, n (%) | LAZCLUZE (n=213) | Osimertinib (n=428) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grade | Grade ≥3 | All Grade | Grade ≥3 | |
| Rash | 89 (42) | 4 (2) | 121 (28) | 3 (1) |
| Diarrhea | 60 (28) | 4 (2) | 149 (35) | 2 (0.5) |
| Paronychia | 60 (28) | 2 (1) | 115 (27) | 2 (0.5) |
| Dermatitis acneiform | 44 (21) | 0 | 54 (13) | 0 |
| ALT increased | 39 (18) | 4 (2) | 38 (9) | 4 (1) |
| Stomatitis | 36 (17) | 1 (0.5) | 77 (18) | 1 (0.2) |
| Dry skin | 35 (16) | 0 | 54 (13) | 1 (0.2) |
| AST increased | 35 (16) | 2 (1) | 34 (8) | 1 (0.2) |
| Muscle spasms | 35 (16) | 0 | 17 (4) | 0 |
| Pruritus | 31 (15) | 0 | 63 (15) | 1 (0.2) |
| Thrombocytopenia | 17 (8) | 0 | 75 (18) | 3 (1) |
| Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; TRAE, treatment-related adverse events. aThe safety population included all the patients who had undergone randomization and received ≥1 dose of any study treatment. | ||||
| VTEs, n (%) | LAZCLUZE (n=213) | Osimertinib (n=428) |
|---|---|---|
| Any VTE | 30 (14) | 39 (9) |
| Grade 1 | 1 (0.5) | 0 |
| Grade 2 | 17 (8) | 24 (6) |
| Grade 3 | 9 (4) | 12 (3) |
| Grade 4 | 1 (0.5) | 1 (0.2) |
| Grade 5 | 2 (1) | 2 (0.5) |
| Serious VTEs | 11 (5) | 15 (4) |
| Days to first onset, median (range) | 240 (32-774) | 194 (10-675) |
| Onset within first 4 months, n/N (%) | 9/30 (30) | 13/39 (33) |
| Abbreviation: VTE, venous thromboembolism. aIncluded the following preferred terms: pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, venous thrombosis limb, thrombosis, venous thrombosis, superficial vein thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, embolism, embolism venous, jugular vein thrombosis, pulmonary infarction, axillary vein thrombosis, portal vein thrombosis, post thrombotic syndrome, sigmoid sinus thrombosis, superior sagittal sinus thrombosis, vena cava thrombosis, pelvic venous thrombosis, and pulmonary thrombosis. | ||
| Patients, % | LAZCLUZE | Osimertinib |
|---|---|---|
| LVEFa | 1 | 4 |
| QT interval prolongationb | ||
| >450 msec | 9 | 17 |
| >500 msec | 0 | 0.7 |
| Abbreviations: LLN, lower limit of normal; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction. aPatients with LVEF <LLN and >10% absolute decrease from baseline. LLN of LVEF was 45%. bPatients with maximum postbaseline values. | ||
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