Small cell carcinoma
MONDO:0000402A neuroendocrine carcinoma composed of small malignant cells which are often said to resemble "oat cells" under the microscope. Small cell carcinoma most often affects the lungs. Clinically, this is often a rapidly growing cancer that spreads to distant sites early.
Also known as: oat cell cancer, oat cell carcinoma, small cell NEC, small cell cancer, small cell car. (extrapulmonary), small cell carcinoma, small cell carcinoma (extrapulmonary), small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
3255 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 26 tagged with Small cell carcinoma itself.
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Sub-types of Small cell carcinoma
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Small cell lung carcinoma 514 trials · 515 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Prostate small cell carcinoma 9 trials
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Cervical small cell carcinoma 4 trials
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Ovarian small cell carcinoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Ureter small cell carcinoma 1 trial
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Bartholin gland small cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Endometrial small cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Laryngeal small cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Salivary gland small cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Thymus small cell carcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a new chemo combo outsmart small cell lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a new form of chemotherapy called PLX038 can be safely combined with the PARP inhibitor rucaparib to shrink tumors in people with small cell lung cancer, small cell cancer outside the lungs, or other solid tumors. The study has two parts: first, find…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, sacituzumab govitecan and berzosertib, in adults with small cell lung cancer or cancers that have stopped responding to PARP inhibitors. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combo can shrink tumors. Participants receive the d…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a PARP inhibitor boost chemo for tough lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding veliparib (a PARP inhibitor) to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and etoposide) helps people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer or certain other lung cancers that have spread. In the first phase, researchers found the best dose of velipar…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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One-Patient trial tests keytruda for rare ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as a follow-up treatment for one patient with a rare type of ovarian cancer called small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT). The goal was to see if the drug could help keep the cancer from coming back. Beca…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Shorter radiation may be as effective for lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a shorter course of radiation (hypofractionated) given with chemotherapy works as well as the standard longer radiation course for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. 860 adults aged 18-70 with early-stage disease took part. The main goal w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough prostate cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug (BXCL701) combined with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) in 98 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the disease. This is a disease control appr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioXcel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for Chemo-Resistant lung cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a pill called abemaciclib in 14 people with certain lung cancers (like small cell lung cancer) that stopped responding to chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. While the drug targets a specific protein to slow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New biomarker may predict which cancer drugs work best
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested whether a new biomarker called 'mass response' can predict how well a cancer therapy will work. Researchers collected tumor cells from 72 patients with various cancers through fluid drainage or biopsies. The goal was to see if this biomarker could guid…
Sponsor: Travera Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC