Iruplinalkib in ALK-Positive Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma After Lorlatinib

Background \& Unmet Need: Lorlatinib, a third-generation ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), is a standard treatment option for patients with advanced ALK-positive lung adenocarcinoma, particularly following the failure of earlier-generation ALK inhibitors. Despite its potent central nervous system penetration and broad coverage of ALK resistance mutations, acquired resistance and disease progression remain inevitable for most patients. Currently, there is no established standard of care for patients who progress on lorlatinib, representing a significant unmet clinical need. Rationale for Iruplinalkib: Iruplinalkib is a novel ALK inhibitor exhibiting high selectivity and activity against a broad spectrum of ALK resistance mutations, including those associated with resistance to prior ALK TKIs. While preliminary clinical studies have demonstrated promising antitumor activity and a manageable safety profile in patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), data specifically evaluating iruplinalkib in the post-lorlatinib setting are limited, particularly within real-world clinical practice. Study Objectives: This study is designed as an observational investigation to assess the real-world effectiveness and safety of iruplinalkib in patients with advanced ALK-positive lung adenocarcinoma who have received prior lorlatinib treatment. The study will include eligible patients who are prescribed iruplinalkib as part of routine clinical practice. This study aims to characterize the clinical benefit of iruplinalkib and explore its potential role as a subsequent-line treatment option in this specific population.