Squamous cell lung carcinoma
MONDO:0005097A carcinoma arising from squamous bronchial epithelial cells. It may be keratinizing or non-keratinizing. Keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by the presence of keratinization, pearl formation, and/or intercellular bridges. Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by the absence of keratinization, pearl formation, and intercellular bridges. Cigarette smoking and arsenic exposure are strongly associated with squamous cell lung carcinoma.
Also known as: epidermoid cell carcinoma of lung, epidermoid cell carcinoma of the lung, epidermoid cell lung carcinoma, lung squamous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of lung, squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, squamous cell lung cancer, squamous cell lung carcinoma
2924 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 65 tagged with Squamous cell lung carcinoma itself.
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Non-small cell squamous lung carcinoma 83 trials · 88 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Adenosquamous lung carcinoma 5 trials
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Lung occult squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, TER-2013, in people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or lung cancer) that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 205 participants will receive th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IDP-001 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and other cancers. The trial has two phases: first to check safety and find the right dose, then to see if the drug can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InduPro, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts vs. manuals: new trial aims to help rural cancer survivors kick the habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text-based support can help rural cancer survivors who smoke to quit. Participants will either receive text messages that gradually reduce cigarette use or a self-help manual. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term smoking cessation.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD5335, alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, lung, and endometrial cancers. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and shows signs of shrinking tumors. About 506 participants will …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a culturally tailored app help native communities kick the habit?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new smartphone app called IndigeQuit to an existing app (NCI QuitGuide) to help American Indian and Alaska Native adults quit smoking. About 776 participants who smoke daily and want to quit within 30 days will be randomly assigned to use one of the apps. Th…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nicotine pouches vs. patches: can they help appalachian smokers quit cigarettes and cut cancer risk?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares oral nicotine pouches (like ZYN) with standard nicotine replacement therapy (patches and lozenges) to help smokers in rural Appalachia reduce or stop cigarette use. The goal is to lower the high rates of lung and oral cancers linked to smoking in this region. …
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored approach help smokers quit for good?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether matching smoking cessation treatments—like nicotine patches, counseling, or medications—to a person's unique traits can help them quit. About 2,010 smokers who want to quit will receive personalized care. The goal is to find better ways to help people sto…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can E-Cig flavors help smokers kick the habit? new study investigates.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether flavored e-cigarettes (tobacco vs. non-tobacco) or nicotine patches and lozenges work better to help people stop smoking regular cigarettes. Researchers will track how many participants quit smoking completely over 7 days. The goal is to find out which…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug targets rare lung cancer gene in small trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called ZEN003694 in 13 people with advanced squamous cell lung cancer that has a specific gene change (NSD3 amplification). The drug works by blocking certain proteins that may help the cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tum…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called C-CAR031 for people with advanced squamous cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai AbelZeta Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? JMT106 injection enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JMT106 in 200 people with advanced solid tumors, including lung and liver cancers, who have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shows any sign of shrinkin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai JMT-Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Radiation boosts immunotherapy in lung cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding low-dose radiation to standard immunotherapy (sintilimab) and chemotherapy can shrink tumors better than immunotherapy and chemo alone in people with advanced squamous cell lung cancer. About 114 participants will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Broccoli power: could a veggie extract shield smokers from cancer?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a broccoli seed and sprout extract can help heavy smokers break down and remove cancer-causing chemicals from tobacco. About 135 current smokers will take either the extract or a placebo daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes in urine l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study reveals hidden toxins in young vapers and cannabis users
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much nicotine, cannabis, and harmful chemicals end up in the blood and urine of young adults (ages 18-25) who use e-cigarettes, cannabis, or both. Researchers will compare these levels across different user groups and also track their habits through questi…
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do young adults mix tobacco and cannabis? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews 40 young adults aged 18-30 who use both tobacco (cigarettes or vaping) and cannabis at least weekly. Researchers want to learn how and why people start, increase, and keep using both substances together. The goal is to better understand these behaviors, not …
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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12,000 patients needed to bridge gap between clinical trials and Real-World cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect health information from 12,000 adults with lung or other chest cancers. Researchers want to understand why some people respond better to treatment than others, even when their cancer stage is the same. By gathering data from routine care, they hope to i…
Sponsor: Dutch Society of Physicians for Pulmonology and Tuberculosis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ohio study aims to beat lung cancer with smarter testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large study in Ohio is looking at whether advanced genomic testing and immunotherapy decision support can help people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer live longer and have a better quality of life. Researchers will compare standard care with a more personalized appro…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost Smoker-Doctor talks on quitting and lung screening
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CONNECTing to LungCare that helps smokers have better conversations with their doctors about quitting smoking and getting screened for lung cancer. The program includes educational materials and a personalized summary to guide discussions. Resear…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Menthol ban loophole? study tests if smokers can detect hidden flavors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether daily menthol smokers can tell if a cigarette has menthol flavor or not. Researchers want to see if cigarettes sold in California (where menthol is banned) still taste minty to smokers from New York. The goal is to understand how well people can detect…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cooling agents in nicotine pouches: a new tool to help smokers quit?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the cooling sensation in oral nicotine pouches (like ZYN) influences smokers' appeal and cravings. Thirty adult smokers will try different pouches and rate their experience. The goal is to understand if these products could help people switch from cigarett…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC