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Capmatinib

Phase 2

Advanced Solid Tumors Which Are cMET-dependent | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetMET
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as INC280

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment29

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Capmatinib · 4 trials · 3 indications

Phase 2 4
NCT04677595Study of Capmatinib in Chinese Adult Patients With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Harboring MET Exon 14 Skipping MutationNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
COMPLETED36 Analytics
NCT03647488Study of Capmatinib and Spartalizumab Combination Therapy vs Docetaxel in Non-small Cell Lung CancerCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
COMPLETED18 Analytics
NCT03040973Study to Allow Patients Previously Participating in a Novartis Sponsored Trial to Continue Receiving Capmatinib Treatment as Single Agent or in Combination With Other Treatments or the Combination Treatment AloneAdvanced Solid Tumors Which Are cMET-dependent
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING29 Analytics
NCT02414139Study of Oral cMET Inhibitor INC280 in Patients With EGFR Wild-type (wt), Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Geometry Mono-1)Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
COMPLETED373 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Capmatinib in Chinese Adult Patients With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Harboring MET Exon 14 Skipping Mutation
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Capmatinib and Spartalizumab Combination Therapy vs Docetaxel in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Study to Allow Patients Previously Participating in a Novartis Sponsored Trial to Continue Receiving Capmatinib Treatment as Single Agent or in Combination With Other Treatments or the Combination Treatment Alone
Advanced Solid Tumors Which Are cMET-dependentUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Oral cMET Inhibitor INC280 in Patients With EGFR Wild-type (wt), Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Geometry Mono-1)
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Response Rate (ORR) Per RECIST v1.1 by BIRC Assessment
Up to approximately 125 weeks

Tumor response was assessed by a blinded independent review committee (BIRC) based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1. ORR is the percentage of patients with a best overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR). For RECIST v1.1, CR=Disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm; PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameter of all target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters. The primary efficacy endpoint ORR was estimated and the exact 95% confidence interval (CI) was provided by cohort.

Run-in Part: Percentage of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
From the day of the first dose of study medication up to 56 days

A DLT was defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value assessed as unrelated to disease progression, inter-current illness, or concomitant medications that met certain criteria as defined in the protocol.

Run-in Part: Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
From the day of the first dose of study medication to 150 days after the last dose of spartalizumab, or 30 days after the last dose of capmatinib (whichever is later) up to maximum duration of approximately 1.7 years

Percentage of participants with AEs, including changes from baseline in vital signs and laboratory results qualifying and reported as AEs. AEs were assessed and graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0: Grade 1: mild; Grade 2: moderate; Grade 3: severe or medically significant; Grade 4: life-threatening consequences; Grade 5: Death

Run-in Part: Percentage of Participants With at Least One Dose Reduction.
From the day of the first dose of study medication to end of treatment, assessed up to maximum duration of 68 weeks

Percentage of participants with at least one dose reduction. Dose reductions were only allowed for capmatinib

Run-in Part: Percentage of Participants With at Least One Dose Interruption
From the day of the first dose of study medication to end of treatment, assessed up to maximum duration of 68 weeks

Percentage of participants with at least one dose interruption. Dose interruptions were allowed for capmatinib and spartalizumab.

Run-in Part: Relative Dose Intensity Received by Participants
From the day of the first dose of study medication to end of treatment, assessed up to maximum duration of 68 weeks

The relative dose intensity of capmatinib and spartalizumab is computed as the ratio of dose intensity and planned dose intensity, multiplied by 100.

Randomized Part: Overall Survival (OS)
From start of treatment to death due to any cause, assessed until the end of the study (up to a planned duration of 18 months)

OS is defined as the time from date of start of treatment to date of death due to any cause. If a participant was not known to have died, survival was censored at the date of last known date patient alive. Results are not available because randomized part never started.

Number of Participants with Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Day 1 up to 10 years, assessed every 12 weeks

Collection of adverse events and serious adverse events at every visit. Safety assessment will be performed and include local laboratory test monitoring in addition to local standard of care assessments.

Overall Response Rate (ORR) by Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) Assessment
Up to approximately 5 years

Percentage of participants with a best overall response defined as confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) by BIRC assessment per RECIST 1.1. CR: Disappearance of all non-nodal target and non-target lesions. In addition, any pathological lymph nodes assigned as target and non-target lesions must have a reduction in short axis to \< 10 mm PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameter of all target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of diameters.

Secondary Endpoints

Duration Of Response (DOR) Per RECIST v1.1 by BIRC Assessment
Up to approximately 189 weeks (median 33.6 weeks)
Overall Response Rate (ORR) Per RECIST v1.1 by Investigator Assessment
Up to approximately 189 weeks (median 33.6 weeks)
Duration Of Response (DOR) Per RECIST v1.1 by Investigator Assessment
Up to approximately 189 weeks (median 33.6 weeks)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALTreatment Naive participants
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received one or two prior lines of treatment
Run-in part: capmatinib + spartalizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants (enrolled in the run-in part) were treated with capmatinib 400 mg twice daily (BID) and spartalizumab 400 mg intravenously (i.v.) once every 28 days
Randomized part: capmatinib+spartalizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants (enrolled in the randomized part) treated with capmatinib 400 mg twice daily (BID) and spartalizumab 400 mg intravenously (i.v.) once every 28 days
Randomized part: docetaxelACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants (enrolled in the randomized part) treated with docetaxel 75mg/m2 i.v. following local guidelines as per standard of care and product labels once every 21 days
CapmatinibEXPERIMENTALStarting dose of study treatment for patients in this protocol should be the same as the dose provided in the parent protocol at the time when the rollover protocol is initiated. Dose modifications are permitted.
Capmatinib + NazartinibEXPERIMENTALStarting dose of the study treatment for patients should be the same as the dose provided in the parent protocol at the time when the rollover protocol is initiated. Dose modifications are permitted.
Capmatinib + GefitinibEXPERIMENTALStarting dose of the study treatment for patients in this protocol should be the same as the dose provided in the parent protocol at the time when the rollover protocol is initiated. Dose modifications are permitted.
Capmatinib + OsimertinibEXPERIMENTALStarting dose of the study treatment for patients in this protocol should be the same as the dose provided in the parent protocol at the time when the rollover protocol is initiated. Dose modifications are permitted.
Cohort 1a: Pre-treated patients with MET GCN ≥ 10 (2/3L)EXPERIMENTALPre-treated patients with MET GCN ≥ 10 treated with INC280 at 400mg BID as second or third line (2/3L)
Cohort 1b:Pre-treated patients with MET GCN ≥ 6 and < 10 (2/3L)EXPERIMENTALPre-treated patients with MET GCN ≥ 6 and \< 10 treated with INC280 at 400 mg BID as second or third line (2/3L)
Cohort 2: Pre-treated patients with MET GCN ≥ 4 and < 6 (2/3L)EXPERIMENTALPre-treated patients with MET GCN ≥ 4 and \< 6 treated with INC280 at 400mg BID as second or third line (2/3L)
Cohort 3: Pre-treated patients with MET GCN < 4 (2/3L)EXPERIMENTALPre-treated patients with MET GCN \< 4 treated with INC280 at 400mg BID as second or third line (2/3L)
Cohort 4: Pre-treated patients with MET mutation regardless of MET GCN (2/3L)EXPERIMENTALPre-treated patients with MET mutation regardless of MET GCN treated with INC280 at 400mg BID as second or third line (2/3L)
Cohort 5a: Treatment-naïve patients with MET GCN ≥10 (1L)EXPERIMENTALTreatment-naïve patients with MET GCN ≥10 treated with INC280 at 400mg BID as first-line (1L)
Cohort 5b: Treatment-naïve patients with MET mutation regardless of MET GCN (1L)EXPERIMENTALTreatment-naïve patients with MET mutation regardless of MET GCN treated with INC280 at 400mg BID as first line (1L)
Cohort 6.1 (expansion of Cohort 1a): Pre-treated patients MET GCN ≥ 10 without MET mutation (2L)EXPERIMENTALPre-treated patients with MET GCN ≥ 10 without MET mutation treated with INC280 at 400 mg BID as second line (2L) (expansion cohort of Cohort 1a)
Cohort 6.2 (expansion of Cohort 4): Pre-treated patients with MET mutation (2L)EXPERIMENTALPre-treated patients with MET mutation regardless of MET GCN treated with INC280 at 400 mg BID as second line (2L)(expansion of Cohort 4)
Cohort 7 (expansion of Cohort 5b): Treatment-naïve with MET mutation regardless of MET GCN (1L)EXPERIMENTALTreatment-naïve patients with MET mutation regardless of MET GCN treated with INC280 at 400mg BID as first line (1L) (expansion cohort of Cohort 5b)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CapmatinibDRUG400 mg of capmatinib tablets, administered orally twice daily
SpartalizumabDRUGSpartalizumab 400 mg via intravenous infusion once every 28 days
DocetaxelDRUGDocetaxel 75mg/m2 i.v. following local guidelines as per standard of care and product labels once every 21 days
NazartinibDRUGCapsule for oral use; 25 mg, 50 mg; once a day
GefitinibDRUGtablets for oral use; 250mg; once a day
OsimertinibDRUGTablets for oral use; 40 mg, 80 mg; once a day.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites17

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese adult ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent * Histologically confirmed stage IIIB, IIIC or IV NSCLC at the time of study entry, not amenable to curative surgery or radiation or multi-modality therapy (according to staging definition in CSCO guidelines for ...

Countries:ChinaUnited StatesBelgiumFranceGermanyIsraelSpainCanadaDenmarkItalySingaporeSouth KoreaArgentinaAustriaJapanLebanonMexicoNetherlandsNorwayRussiaSwedenTaiwanUnited Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Capmatinib

What is Capmatinib used for?

Capmatinib is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, solid tumors, advanced solid tumors that are cMET-dependent, and hepatic impairment. It is also being evaluated in patients with cMET dysregulation advanced solid tumors. The drug is in Phase 2 clinical development.

What does Capmatinib target?

Capmatinib is a kinase inhibitor, belonging to the -tinib class of drugs. It targets the cMET pathway, as indicated by its use in cMET-dependent and cMET dysregulation advanced solid tumors. The drug is designed to inhibit this specific kinase to potentially treat certain cancers.

Who makes Capmatinib?

Capmatinib is developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. Novartis is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in various oncology indications.

What phase is Capmatinib in?

Capmatinib is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is studying the drug in patients with advanced solid tumors that are cMET-dependent.

What clinical trials is Capmatinib in?

Capmatinib has been studied in several clinical trials. NCT02414139 is a completed Phase 2 study in non-small cell lung cancer. NCT02474537 is a completed Phase 1 study in hepatic impairment. NCT03040973 is an active Phase 2 trial in cMET-dependent advanced solid tumors. NCT03647488 is a completed Phase 2 study in non-small cell lung cancer.

Is Capmatinib the same as INC280?

Yes, Capmatinib is also known as INC280. Clinical trials have used both names to refer to the same drug. For example, the study NCT02414139 is titled 'Study of Oral cMET Inhibitor INC280' and investigates the drug Capmatinib in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.