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Buparlisib & Paclitaxel

Phase 3

Head and Neck Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Adlai Nortye Ltd. American Depositary Shares|Last Updated: Nov 17, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment487

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Clinical trial landscape

Buparlisib & Paclitaxel · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT04338399The BURAN Study of Buparlisib in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic HNSCCHead and Neck Cancer
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PHASE3COMPLETED
The BURAN Study of Buparlisib in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic HNSCC
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Survival (OS)
Overall survival will be measured from time of randomization until death from any cause. The analysis will occur when all patients have been randomized and followed for 12 months.

To assess the OS of buparlisib in combination with paclitaxel compared to paclitaxel alone in patients with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC

Secondary Endpoints

Progression free survival
PFS will be assessed up to 24 months after all patients are randomized
Overall Response Rate
ORR will be assessed for all patients 6 months after randomization is complete.
Health Related Quality of Life (QoL): Time to Definitive deterioration of Quality of Life as assessed by EORTC C30 questionnaire
Assessments will be made from randomization until treatment discontinuation
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Buparlisib & Weekly PaclitaxelEXPERIMENTALDrug: Patients will receive 100 mg (2 x 50 mg) buparlisib hard gel capsule administered orally, once daily starting on Day 1 of Treatment Cycle 1, Drug: Paclitaxel (80 mg/m2) administered intravenously (IV) on Days 1, 8, and 15 of a 21-day treatment cycle. Treatment will continue until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, death or discontinuation for any other reason.
Weekly PaclitaxelACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients will receive weekly paclitaxel (80 mg/m2) administered intravenously (IV) on Days 1, 8, and 15 of a 21-day treatment cycle. Treatment will continue until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, death or discontinuation for any other reason.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Buparlisib & PaclitaxelDRUGInvestigation drug plus paclitaxel
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites162

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged ≥18 years old. 2. Able to provide informed consent obtained before any trial related activities and according to local guidelines. 3. Patient has histologically and/or cytologically-confirmed HNSCC. 4. Patient has archival or new tumor tissue for the analysis of biomarke...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaAustraliaBelgiumCanadaChinaFranceGermanyHong KongHungaryItalyJapanPolandSouth KoreaSpainTaiwanUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Buparlisib & Paclitaxel

What is Buparlisib and Paclitaxel used for?

Buparlisib and Paclitaxel is an investigational combination being studied for the treatment of head and neck cancer, specifically recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). It is a small molecule therapy in Phase 3 clinical development for this oncology indication.

Who is developing Buparlisib and Paclitaxel?

Buparlisib and Paclitaxel is being developed by Adlai Nortye Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company whose American Depositary Shares trade under the ticker ANL. The company is conducting clinical research on this combination for head and neck cancer.

What phase is Buparlisib and Paclitaxel in?

Buparlisib and Paclitaxel is in Phase 3 clinical development for head and neck cancer. It is an investigational therapy, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities and is still undergoing clinical trials to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is Buparlisib and Paclitaxel in?

Buparlisib and Paclitaxel was studied in the BURAN Study, registered as NCT04338399, a Phase 3 trial in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This randomized, active-controlled trial enrolled 487 participants across multiple countries and has been completed.

Is Buparlisib and Paclitaxel the same as Buparlisib?

Buparlisib and Paclitaxel is a combination regimen that includes buparlisib, a PI3K inhibitor, together with paclitaxel, a chemotherapy agent. While buparlisib can be studied as a single agent, this specific drug asset refers to the combination of the two drugs for treating head and neck cancer.