STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
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Lung cancer trial tests best order of immunotherapy and chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study looks at the best way to treat advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It compares starting with immunotherapy alone (pembrolizumab) versus starting with immunotherapy plus chemotherapy (pemetrexed and carboplatin). The goal is to see which approach h…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:16 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart Drug-Resistant lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of adding minnelide to the standard drug osimertinib for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can better control tumor growth. About 8 adults with adv…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Radiation boost may improve immunotherapy for tough lung cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether adding radiation therapy to standard immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that is PD-L1 negative. About 427 participants with stage IIIB to IV lung cancer will be randomly assigned to rec…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:15 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost Radiation's punch against returning lung tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a drug called NBTXR3, which makes cancer cells more sensitive to radiation, combined with a second round of radiation for people whose non-small cell lung cancer has returned and cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to find the safest dose…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:14 UTC
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New combo aims to stop lung cancer recurrence after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a drug called AZD6738 to the immunotherapy durvalumab can help keep lung cancer from returning in patients who have already had chemotherapy and surgery. About 630 adults with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer will take part. The goal is …
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:13 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough lung cancer in small early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is for people with a specific kind of advanced lung cancer (ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer) that has gotten worse despite prior ALK-targeted therapy. The trial combines two drugs: brigatinib (which blocks cancer growth signals) and bevacizumab (whi…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:12 UTC
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Microwave vs. scalpel: new study tests safer lung tumor treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two treatments for lung lesions in people with non-small cell lung cancer, sarcoma, or colorectal cancer that has spread. One treatment uses microwave energy to heat and kill tumor cells, while the other is a small surgery to remove the tumor. Researchers want…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:10 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to tame immunotherapy side effects in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding tocilizumab to two standard immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) can reduce severe side effects while still fighting cancer. About 35 adults with advanced melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, or bladder cancer will receive the combinatio…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:08 UTC
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New combo aims to halt lung cancer growth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination for people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The two drugs, LY3295668 and osimertinib, work by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can control the di…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:01 UTC
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Could adding durvalumab early beat lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemoradiation (and continuing it afterward) helps people with stage 3 lung cancer that can't be surgically removed live longer or keep the cancer from coming back. About 660 adults with newly diagnosed…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Engineered cord blood cells take on tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that no longer responds to standard immunotherapy. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells from umbilical cord blood, designed to better recognize and attack cancer cells…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough lung cancers in Biomarker-Guided trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, trametinib and pembrolizumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see how well this treatment works based on specific genetic markers in each patient's tumor. About 37 particip…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Combining targeted drug with local treatments may extend control of EGFR lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding surgery or radiation to the targeted therapy osimertinib can help people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer live longer without the disease getting worse. About 173 participants with stage IIIB or IV lung cancer will be randoml…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:04 UTC
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Cancer vaccine plus immunotherapy shows promise in advanced lung and Head/Neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of the CIMAvax vaccine (which targets a protein that helps tumors grow) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy that boosts the immune system) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or squamous head and neck cancer. The goal is to find the best …
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) with radiation therapy is safe and effective for people with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study includes 21 participants and aims…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:54 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs together—niraparib and dostarlimab—for people with small cell lung cancer or other high-grade neuroendocrine cancers that have already been treated. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 48 adults will take p…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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Triple drug cocktail shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (niraparib, temozolomide, and atezolizumab) in people with advanced solid tumors or extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination helps keep the cancer from growing longer than …
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:24 UTC
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Lung cancer treatment from home: a new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lung cancer drug called atezolizumab can be safely given at home by a nurse, with doctor visits done by video call. It involves 5 adults with non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this home-based approach is practical and safe.
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:18 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink lung tumors when immunotherapy fails
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, pevonedistat, combined with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has already been treated with immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or stop them f…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:17 UTC
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One-and-Done radiation: could a single dose be safer after lung cancer surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage trial looks at whether giving one very precise, high-dose radiation treatment after lung cancer surgery is safe and causes fewer side effects than the usual weeks of daily radiation. About 50 adults with non-small cell lung cancer who had surgery but still have s…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:13 UTC
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New online tool aims to ease emotional burden for women fighting lung cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online program designed to improve social well-being and emotional support for women with non-small cell lung cancer. About 70 women currently receiving treatment will use mindfulness and compassion techniques to help manage distress. The goal is to see if the…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:11 UTC
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New telehealth coaching boosts cancer survivorship care
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a telehealth self-management program for people who have finished treatment for early-stage lung or colorectal cancer. The program coaches survivors on follow-up care, communication with doctors, and managing their health. Researchers want to see if it improves c…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:09 UTC
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New drug hopes to boost appetite in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a drug called anamorelin can help improve appetite and stop weight loss in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have lost their appetite. About 25 participants will take either the drug or a placebo and share their experiences through in…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New nurse program aims to ease fear in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a nurse-led program designed to help people with advanced lung or gynecologic cancer cope with fears about their future. The program teaches practical ways to manage worry and unhelpful thoughts. The study includes 42 participants and focuses on whether the progr…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Lung cancer study aims to match patients with precision treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study screens people with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that has been or will be removed by surgery. By analyzing the genes in their tumor tissue, doctors hope to identify which patients might benefit from specific targeted therapies. The goal is to better persona…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:10 UTC
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New study aims to predict who will suffer nerve damage from chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,300 people with breast, lung, or ovarian cancer who are starting a type of chemotherapy called taxane. The goal is to find out which patients are more likely to develop nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy), which can cause tingling or numbness in the han…
Matched conditions: STAGE IIIB LUNG CANCER AJCC V8
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:00 UTC