New hope for asian lung cancer patients: targeted drug shows promise over standard therapy
NCT ID NCT02838420
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested a newer targeted drug, alectinib, against an older one, crizotinib, in 187 Asian patients with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (ALK-positive). The goal was to see which drug better delays cancer growth. Patients took pills twice daily. Results help doctors choose the best treatment for this condition, which requires ongoing medication to control the disease.
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Locations
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Asan Medical Center
Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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Beijing Cancer Hospital
Beijing, 100142, China
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Beijing Chest Hospital
Beijing, 101149, China
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Shanghai, 200032, China
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Guangdong General Hospital
Guangzhou, 510080, China
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Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital
Harbin, 150081, China
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Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
Nanjing, 210009, China
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Jilin Cancer Hospital
Changchun, 132013, China
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Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
Seoul, 03181, South Korea
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Rajavithi Hospital
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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Ramathibodi Hospital
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, 06351, South Korea
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Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
Shanghai, 200433, China
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Shanghai chest hospital
Shanghai, 200030, China
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Songklanagarind Hospital
Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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Sun Yet-sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, 510060, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, 310003, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Guangzhou, 510120, China
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West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Chengdu, 610041, China
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Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
Hangzhou, 310022, China
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the First Hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, 130021, China
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