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ctDNA-driven Adaptive Proton Craniospinal Irradiation in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Leptomeningeal Metastasis After Resistance to Third-Generation TKIs in the Consolidation Phase
Sponsor: Shuanghu Yuan
Summary
\*\*Brief Summary (English)\*\* The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a risk-adaptive consolidation therapy, guided by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) clearance kinetics after induction intrathecal pemetrexed, can improve intracranial progression-free survival (iPFS) compared to standard intrathecal pemetrexed consolidation in patients with leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) from EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has progressed on third-generation EGFR-TKIs. It will also learn about the safety and tolerability of proton craniospinal irradiation (pCSI) in this setting. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does risk-adaptive consolidation therapy (pCSI with or without concurrent low-dose intrathecal pemetrexed) prolong iPFS compared to standard intrathecal pemetrexed consolidation? * What medical problems do participants have when receiving pCSI or intrathecal pemetrexed? Researchers will compare the experimental arm (risk-adaptive consolidation: pCSI for intermediate-risk, or pCSI with concurrent low-dose intrathecal pemetrexed for high-risk patients) to the control arm (standard intrathecal pemetrexed consolidation) to see if the adaptive strategy improves survival outcomes. Participants will: * Receive induction intrathecal pemetrexed (40 mg, biw, q3w for 2 cycles) via Ommaya reservoir. * Undergo CSF collection at baseline and after induction for ctDNA (maxVAF) analysis to determine risk stratification (low, intermediate, high). * If stratified as intermediate or high risk, be randomly assigned to either standard intrathecal pemetrexed consolidation or risk-adaptive consolidation (pCSI 30 GyE/10f for intermediate-risk; pCSI 30 GyE/10f with concurrent intrathecal pemetrexed 30 mg on d1, d8 for high-risk). * Receive maintenance intrathecal pemetrexed (40 mg, q4w) until intracranial progression. * Undergo regular efficacy assessments (contrast-enhanced MRI of brain and whole spine) every 8 weeks, and complete neurocognitive and quality-of-life questionnaires.
Official title: Dynamic Adaptive Radiotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Leptomeningeal Metastasis After Resistance to Third-Generation TKIs in the Consolidation Phase: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Outcomes Between Proton Craniospinal Irradiation and Intrathecal Pemetrexed (DART-LM)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
84
Start Date
2026-08-05
Completion Date
2028-07-31
Last Updated
2026-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
proton craniospinal irradiation
Phase 1: Intrathecal pemetrexed 40 mg, biw, q3w, for 2 cycles (via Ommaya reservoir). CSF ctDNA (maxVAF) tested at baseline (C0) and post-induction (C1) for risk stratification: Low-risk: ΔctDNA \> 80% reduction or clearance. Intermediate-risk: ΔctDNA 20%-80% reduction. High-risk: ΔctDNA \< 20% reduction. Phase 2: Low-risk: Pemetrexed 40 mg, q3w, 4 cycles (no randomisation). Intermediate/High-risk - Cohort A (Control): Pemetrexed 40 mg, q3w, 4 cycles. Intermediate/High-risk - Cohort B (Experimental): Intermediate: Proton craniospinal irradiation (pCSI) 30 GyE/10 fractions. High: pCSI 30 GyE/10 fractions + concurrent low-dose intrathecal pemetrexed 30 mg (days 1 \& 8) as radiosensitizer. Phase 3: Pemetrexed 40 mg, q4w, until intracranial progression. Supportive/Concomitant: Mandatory folic acid and vitamin B12 premedication for pemetrexed; background systemic EGFR-TKI therapy p
Intrathecal pemetrexed
he goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a risk-adaptive consolidation therapy, guided by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) clearance kinetics after induction intrathecal pemetrexed, can improve intracranial progression-free survival (iPFS) compared to standard intrathecal pemetrexed consolidation in patients with leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) from EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has progressed on third-generation EGFR-TKIs. It will also learn about the safety and tolerability of proton craniospinal irradiation (pCSI) in this setting.
Locations (3)
Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital
Hefei, Anhui, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC Anhui Provincial Hospital
Hefei, Anhui, China
Nanjing Brian Hospital
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China