LUNG CARCINOMA

This early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…

This study tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-alphavbeta6-binding-peptide to see if it can safely and clearly show cancers in the breast, colon, lung, or pancreas. About 27 adults with these cancers will get the tracer and have a PET scan. The goal is to find out if this m…

This early-phase trial tests a MUC1 peptide vaccine in 50 current or former smokers at high risk for lung cancer. The vaccine aims to train the immune system to recognize and attack precancerous cells before they become cancer. The study focuses on safety and whether the vaccine …

This phase 2 trial tests whether metformin, a safe and widely used diabetes drug, can lower the risk of lung cancer in overweight or obese former smokers who are at high risk. About 50 participants will take metformin for 6 months to see if it reduces certain immune cells linked …

This study looks at whether a yoga program can improve physical performance, quality of life, and reduce symptoms for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy and their partners. About 600 patients with lung, head and neck, or esophageal cancer, along with their partners, wil…

This phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …

This study looks at what happens when older smokers (ages 50-80) who are at high risk for lung cancer switch from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes. Researchers will track how many cigarettes they smoke and measure health markers like inflammation in their blood. The goal is to …

This study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…

This study tests whether canakinumab, a drug that blocks inflammation, can lower certain proteins linked to cancer growth in former smokers at high risk. About 41 participants will provide cheek, nose, and blood samples before and after treatment. The goal is to see if the drug c…

This trial tests whether adding care coordination services—like patient navigation and direct communication—can improve how often people get the recommended follow-up after a lung cancer screening. It involves over 6,700 participants across community clinics. The goal is to see i…

This large study looks at whether regular chest X-rays and health questionnaires can help find lung cancer early and reduce deaths. Over 154,000 people aged 55-74 took part. Researchers compare lung cancer deaths between those who got screened and those who received usual care.

This study tests a web-based education tool called HOPE-Genomics that teaches cancer patients about their genetic test results. About 465 adults with breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if the tool helps patients r…

This study looks at whether a 12-week virtual exercise program with group counseling can reduce inflammation and improve gut bacteria in smokers at high risk for lung cancer. About 65 participants aged 50-77 who smoke or used to smoke will take part. The goal is to see if this ap…