Roll Over StudY for Patients Who Have Completed a Previous Oncology Study With Osimertinib (TAGRISSO) (ROSY-T)
This study, called ROSY-T, is for cancer patients who are currently taking a medicine called osimertinib (also known as Tagrisso) as part of another AstraZeneca clinical trial. If your doctor believes the medicine is still helping you and you're feeling a benefit from it when that first study finishes, this new study allows you to continue receiving osimertinib. The main goal is to keep providing this treatment to patients who are doing well on it, rather than stopping it. You will continue taking osimertinib until your doctor decides the treatment is no longer working for you or if you experience certain side effects.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study is called ROSY-T, which stands for "Roll Over StudY for Patients Who Have Completed a Previous Oncology Study With Osimertinib (TAGRISSO)". It's designed for people with cancer who have been taking a medicine called osimertinib (also known as Tagrisso) as part of an earlier AstraZeneca clinical trial. If that first study has ended, but your doctor believes that osimertinib is still helping you and you are feeling better because of it, then this study allows you to keep taking the medicine. Think of it as a way to continue your treatment without interruption if it's working well for you.
The main idea behind ROSY-T is to make sure that patients who are benefiting from osimertinib don't have to stop treatment just because their first study has finished. Instead, you'll be able to "roll over" into this new study. This is an "open-label" study, which means both you and your doctors will know you are taking osimertinib. It's not a study where you might receive a placebo (a dummy pill) or a different treatment.
You will continue to take osimertinib for as long as your doctor believes it is helping you, and you are not experiencing severe side effects. The study will only end for you if the medicine stops working, if you experience side effects that make it unsafe to continue, or if you decide to stop participating for any reason. This study is about ensuring ongoing care for those who have responded positively to this cancer treatment.
Key takeaways
- This study allows you to keep taking osimertinib if it's currently helping your cancer.
- It's for people already in another AstraZeneca study using osimertinib.
- Your doctor must agree that the treatment is still benefiting you.
- You will know you are receiving the medicine (it's 'open-label').
- You can discuss any concerns or side effects with your medical team.
- You can choose to leave the study at any time.
Who may be eligible?
To join this study, you must be at least 18 years old. The most important thing is that you are currently taking osimertinib in another AstraZeneca study for cancer, and your doctor thinks it's still helping you. You also need to be willing to sign a consent form, which means you understand what the study involves and agree to take part. If you can get osimertinib as a regular treatment where you live, and it costs nothing to you, then you might not be able to join this study.
There are also some reasons why you wouldn't be able to join. For example, if you had very serious side effects (meaning Grade 3 or worse) from osimertinib in your previous study that haven't cleared up, you wouldn't be eligible. You also can't join if the osimertinib stopped working for you in the previous study, or if you had to stop the earlier study permanently because of side effects or your cancer getting worse.
Finally, you can't be part of another medical research study at the same time if it clashes with this one. If you have certain ongoing infections like hepatitis C, HIV, or active and uncontrolled hepatitis B, you also wouldn't be able to join, although there are specific rules for people with controlled hepatitis B.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you currently taking osimertinib in another AstraZeneca cancer study?
- Does your doctor believe osimertinib is still helping you benefit?
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- Are you willing and able to sign an informed consent form?
- Do you have no severe, ongoing side effects from your previous study?
- Have you not had to permanently stop your previous study due to side effects or your cancer worsening?
What does participation involve?
If you join the ROSY-T study, you will continue to take osimertinib, just as you were in your previous study. This study is designed to be a continuation of your treatment. You will have regular visits with your doctor and the study team, likely involving check-ups, blood tests, and scans to monitor your health and how the treatment is working. The study is "open-label," meaning you and your doctors will know you are taking osimertinib.
You will keep taking osimertinib as long as your doctor thinks it is benefiting you and you are not experiencing severe side effects. There isn't a set total duration for the study; it continues until your doctor decides the treatment is no longer effective, or if you need to stop due to side effects. You will be closely monitored throughout this time.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (26)
- Research SiteVerified postcodeBeijing, China
- Research SiteVerified postcodeChongqing, China
- Research SiteVerified postcodeYangzhou, China
- Research SiteVerified postcodeZhengzhou, China
- Research SiteVerified postcodeVillejuif, France
- Research SiteVerified postcodeGeorge Town, Malaysia
- Research SiteVerified postcodeJohor Bahru, Malaysia
- Research SiteVerified postcodeKuantan, Malaysia
- Research SiteVerified postcodeKuching, Malaysia
- Research SiteVerified postcodeSzczecin, Poland
- Research SiteVerified postcodeCheongju-si, South Korea
- Research SiteVerified postcodeDonggu, South Korea
Common questions
What is osimertinib (Tagrisso)?
Osimertinib, also known as Tagrisso, is a medicine used to treat certain types of cancer.
Why is this study called ROSY-T?
ROSY-T stands for "Roll Over StudY," meaning it allows patients who are doing well on osimertinib in a previous study to continue their treatment.
Will I know if I'm getting the real medicine?
Yes, this is an "open-label" study, which means you and your doctors will know you are receiving osimertinib.
How long will I be in the study?
You will stay in the study as long as your doctor believes osimertinib is benefiting you and you're not having serious side effects that require you to stop.
Can I stop participating in the study at any time?
Yes, you can choose to stop participating in the study at any point, and your decision will not affect your medical care.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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