Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. (industry)
Phase: 3
Start date: March 18, 2025
Planned enrollment: 420
Daraxonrasib (RMC-6236) is an investigational oral inhibitor targeting active (GTP-bound) RAS proteins, including both mutant and wild-type variants. It is being developed for the treatment of cancers driven by RAS mutations, such as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Daraxonrasib is a macrocyclic, noncovalent pan-RAS inhibitor. It forms a binary complex with cyclophilin A, which then binds with high affinity to active RAS proteins, leading to the formation of a tri-complex. This interaction inhibits RAS signaling pathways that are critical for tumor growth and survival. (guidetopharmacology.org)
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC):
In a Phase 1 trial involving patients with previously treated, RAS-mutant metastatic PDAC, daraxonrasib demonstrated promising efficacy. At doses ranging from 160 to 300 mg daily, patients achieved a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 7.6 months (95% CI, 5.9 to 11.1) and a median overall survival (OS) of 14.5 months (95% CI, 8.8 to not evaluable). (aacrjournals.org)
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC):
In a Phase 1 study presented at the 2025 European Lung Cancer Congress, daraxonrasib was evaluated in patients with RAS G12X-mutant NSCLC who had received one or two prior lines of therapy. At doses of 120 to 220 mg daily, the confirmed overall response rate (ORR) was 38%, consisting exclusively of partial responses. The median duration of response was 15.1 months (95% CI, 11.1 to not evaluable), with a median time to response of 1.5 months (range, 1.2 to 6.2). (onclive.com)
Daraxonrasib has exhibited a manageable safety and tolerability profile in clinical trials. In the NSCLC cohort, treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) led to dose interruptions in 48% of patients, dose reductions in 27%, and treatment discontinuation in 6%. The most common TRAE was rash, primarily Grade 1 or 2 in severity. Notably, prophylactic measures reduced the incidence of Grade 3 or higher rash. (onclive.com)
In the PDAC cohort, daraxonrasib was well-tolerated at clinically active doses, with no new safety signals observed. (onclive.com)
Last updated: Aug 2025
Goal: To evaluate whether the novel RAS(ON) inhibitor daraxonrasib improves progression-free survival or overall survival compared to docetaxel in patients with previously treated, locally advanced or metastatic RAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Patients: Adults with histologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring nonsynonymous KRAS, NRAS, or HRAS mutations at codons 12, 13, or 61, with ECOG performance status 0 or 1, measurable disease, adequate organ function, and 1-2 prior lines of systemic therapy including anti-PD-(L)1 and platinum-based chemotherapy. Prior exposure to RAS-directed therapy or docetaxel is excluded.
Design: Global, randomized, open-label, phase 3 trial with 1:1 allocation between experimental and standard of care arms, enrolling 420 patients.
Treatments: Experimental arm receives daraxonrasib, a first-in-class oral noncovalent pan-RAS(ON) inhibitor that targets active (GTP-bound) RAS proteins by forming a ternary complex with cyclophilin A and RAS, thereby suppressing oncogenic RAS signaling. Early trials in RAS-mutant NSCLC demonstrated a 38% overall response rate and manageable safety profile, with most common side effects being low-grade rash. The comparator arm receives docetaxel, an established standard second- or third-line chemotherapy for advanced NSCLC.
Outcomes: Primary endpoints are progression-free survival and overall survival in the RAS G12X-C population, with secondary endpoints including PFS and OS in the broader RAS-mutant population, objective response rates, duration and time to response, quality of life assessments using EORTC QLQ-LC13 and QLQ-C30, safety and tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of daraxonrasib. Outcomes are assessed by both investigator and blinded independent central review up to 4 years.
Burden on patient: The trial is anticipated to have a moderate burden on patients, similar to other phase 3 studies in advanced NSCLC. Patients will require regular imaging for tumor assessments (typically every 6 to 8 weeks), laboratory monitoring, and in the daraxonrasib arm, periodic blood draws for pharmacokinetics. As daraxonrasib is administered orally and docetaxel intravenously, travel burden may be less for patients randomized to the experimental arm. No additional invasive procedures beyond standard of care are specified, and quality of life questionnaires are incorporated. Overall, the participant burden aligns with standard contemporary phase 3 oncology trials.
Inclusion Criteria:
* At least 18 years old and has provided informed consent.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
* Histologically confirmed NSCLC, either locally advanced or metastatic, not amenable to curative surgery or radiotherapy.
* Measurable disease per RECIST v1.1.
* Adequate organ function (bone marrow, liver, kidney, coagulation).
* One to two prior lines of therapy including an anti-PD-1/anti-PD(L)-1 agent and platinum-based chemotherapy.
* Documented RAS mutation status, defined as Nonsynonymous mutations in KRAS, NRAS, or HRAS at codons 12, 13, or 61 (G12, G13, or Q61).
* Able to take oral medications.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior therapy with direct RAS-targeted therapy or docetaxel.
* Untreated central nervous system (CNS) metastases.
* Medically significant comorbidities (significant cardiovascular disease, lung disease, or impaired GI function).
* Ongoing anticancer therapy.
* Pregnancy and/or breastfeeding.
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