EGFR TKI (2nd generation) · small molecule

afatinib

12 active trials across 10 of our biomarkers, targeting EGFR/HER2. 2 active approvals for a biomarker on marked.bio.

Also known as BIBW 2992, Gilotrif, Giotrif.

Counts only trials that select patients by one of the biomarkers on marked.bio, not every trial of this drug.

Approvals and pivotal results

Biomarker-selected approvals in the United States and the European Union, with the pivotal trial's results and side effects where we have them. Results from different trials are not directly comparable.

TherapyBiomarkerTumourUnited StatesEuropean Union
afatinib
FDA, 2013
first line, metastatic, non-resistant EGFR mutations incl. exon 19 deletion / L858R Current label: first-line metastatic NSCLC with non-resistant EGFR mutations (broader than ex19del/L858R; broadened 2018), so level changed to broad. Original 2013 approval was for exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R. Year confirmed: FDA approval announced 12/07/2013. Source
EU (EMA), 2013
EGFR TKI-naive, locally advanced or metastatic with activating EGFR mutation(s) Initial MA 25/09/2013 (EGFR TKI-naive, activating EGFR mutations). Source
Gilotrif, GiotrifBroader label
EGFR exon 19 deletion / L858R NSCLC Approved 2013 Approved 2013

In the US label

LUX-Lung 3 vs pemetrexed + cisplatin, 230 vs 115 patients
PFS 11.1 months vs 6.9 months, HR 0.58 (0.43-0.78)Response 50% vs 19%OS 28.2 months vs 28.2 months, HR 0.88 (0.66-1.17), not significant

Serious side effects 29%Stopped for side effects 14%

Trial details and side effects
Patients
first-line EGFR exon 19 deletion or L858R NSCLC (NCT00949650)
Most common side effects
diarrhoea 96%, rash/acneiform dermatitis 90%, stomatitis 71%, paronychia 58%, dry skin 31%, decreased appetite 29% (229 patients)
Notes
US label rev. 04/2022, sections 6 and 14.
Source
US label

In the EU product information

LUX-Lung 3 vs pemetrexed + cisplatin, 230 vs 115 patients
PFS 11.2 months vs 6.9 months, HR 0.58 (0.43-0.78)Response 57% vs 23%OS 28.2 months vs 28.2 months, HR 0.88 (0.66-1.17), not significant

Trial details and side effects
Patients
first-line EGFR exon 19 deletion or L858R NSCLC (NCT00949650)
Most common side effects
diarrhoea 96%, rash/acneiform dermatitis 90%, stomatitis 71%, paronychia 58%, dry skin 31%, decreased appetite 29% (229 patients)
Later trial
Exon 19 deletion subgroup: OS 33.3 vs 21.1 months, HR 0.54 (0.36-0.79).
Notes
EU SmPC section 5.1 (LUX-Lung 3). Side effects from the US label.
Source
EU product information

Biomarkers

BiomarkerActive trialsAll trialsFurthest active phase
EGFR exon 19 deletion / L858R 6 46 Phase 3
KRAS G12C 2 3 Phase 1/2
FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement 1 1 Phase 1
FGFR3 alteration (mutation or fusion) 1 1 Phase 1
HER2 (ERBB2) activating mutation 1 4 Phase 2
HER2-low / ultralow (IHC 1+ or 2+/ISH-) 1 1 Phase 1/2
MSI-H / dMMR 1 1 Phase 2
EGFR exon 20 insertion 0 3 –
KRAS G12D 0 1 –
NRG1 fusion 0 3 –

Sponsors

Industry sponsors leading active biomarker-selected trials of afatinib.

  1. Chia Tai Tianqing (Sino Biopharm) 1
  2. Bristol Myers Squibb 1
  3. Amgen 1

Trials

Status

12 of 59 trials shown

  1. EGFR-mutated Lung Cancer in Randomized Investigator-Initiated Study

    Recruiting Phase 3 Region Skane Started 2022Primary completion 2028-09 NCT06486142

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    EGFR-mutation in tumor (in cases where tumor tissue is not available for mutation analysis, circulating…

    EGFR exon 19 deletion / L858RNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer

  2. FHND9041 Versus Afatinib for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

    Enrolling by invitation Phase 3 Chia Tai Tianqing (Sino Biopharm) Started 2021Primary completion 2025-03 NCT06759857

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    …nce of a confirmed EGFR-positive gene mutation sensitive to EGFR-TKI treatment, including exon 19 deletion or L858R mutation.

    EGFR exon 19 deletion / L858RNon Small Cell Lung Cancer

  3. Nintedanib Plus EGFR TKI In EGFR-mutated Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

    Recruiting Phase 1/2 China Medical University Hospital Started 2024Primary completion 2026-08 NCT06071013

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    Positive EGFR mutations are diagenesis.

    EGFR exon 19 deletion / L858RNon-small Cell Lung Cancer, EGFR Gene Mutation, EGFR-TKI Resistant Mutation

  4. Trastuzumab Deruxtecan(T-DXd) and Afatinib Combination in HER2-low Advanced Gastric Cancer

    Recruiting Phase 1/2 Jeeyun Lee Started 2024Primary completion 2025-12 NCT06085755

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    HER2-low (HER2 1+, HER2 2+ (SISH negative))

    HER2-low / ultralow (IHC 1+ or 2+/ISH-)Stomach Neoplasm

  5. Primary Tumor Resection With EGFR TKI for Stage IV NSCLC

    Recruiting Phase 2 National Taiwan University Hospital Started 2021Primary completion 2026-10 NCT05215548

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    Patients must have one of the following:NSCLC which harbors EGFR exon 19 deletion or L858R mutation.

    EGFR exon 19 deletion / L858RNSCLC Stage IV

  6. Phase 1/2 Study of MRTX849 in Patients With Cancer Having a KRAS G12C Mutation KRYSTAL-1

    Active, not recruiting Phase 1/2 Bristol Myers Squibb Started 2019Primary completion 2026-06 NCT03785249

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    Histologically confirmed diagnosis of a solid tumor malignancy with KRAS G12C mutation

    KRAS G12CAdvanced Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Malignant Neoplastic Disease

  7. Testing Afatinib as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With EGFR Genetic Changes (MATCH - Subprotocol A)

    Active, not recruiting Phase 2 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Started 2018Primary completion 2022-12 NCT06385483

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    Activating mutations of EGFR (del 19, L858R) OR

    EGFR exon 19 deletion / L858RAdvanced Lymphoma, Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Refractory Lymphoma, Refractory Malignant Solid Neoplasm

  8. Testing Afatinib as a Potential Targeted Treatment in Cancers With HER2 Genetic Changes (MATCH-Subprotocol B)

    Active, not recruiting Phase 2 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Started 2015Primary completion 2021-01 NCT04439136

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    Patient's tumor must have activating HER2 mutation, as determined via the MATCH Master Protocol

    HER2 (ERBB2) activating mutationAdvanced Lymphoma, Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Refractory Lymphoma

  9. Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors, Lymphomas, or Multiple Myeloma (The MATCH Screening Trial)

    Active, not recruiting Phase 2 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Started 2015Primary completion 2027-12 NCT02465060

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    …candidate for Z1M based on local Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) assessment of mismatch repair deficiency (MMRd) by immunohistochemistry (IHC) or microsatellite instability (MSI) status by polyme…

    MSI-H / dMMRAdvanced Lymphoma, Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Bladder Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma

  10. Afatinib With CT and RT for EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

    Active, not recruiting Phase 2 Massachusetts General Hospital Started 2012Primary completion 2024-12 NCT01553942

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    Have lung cancer harboring an EGFR mutation

    EGFR exon 19 deletion / L858RLung Cancer

  11. Pemigatinib + Afatinib in Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors

    Recruiting Phase 1 Massachusetts General Hospital Started 2024Primary completion 2027-12 NCT06302621

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    FGFR1-3 fusion, rearrangement, activating mutation, or FGFR2 extracellular domain in-frame deletions on …

    FGFR3 alteration (mutation or fusion)FGFR2 fusion or rearrangementAdvanced Solid Tumor, Unresectable Solid Tumor, Metastatic Solid Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma

  12. Sotorasib Activity in Subjects With Advanced Solid Tumors With KRAS p.G12C Mutation (CodeBreak 101)

    Active, not recruiting Phase 1 Amgen Started 2019Primary completion 2026-12 NCT04185883

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    Pathologically documented, locally-advanced or metastatic malignancy with, KRAS p.G12C mutation identified through molecular testing performed according to in-country requireme…

    KRAS G12CAdvanced Solid Tumors, Kirsten Rat Sarcoma (KRAS) pG12C Mutation