New combo shows promise in tough lung cancer

NCT ID NCT02513563

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding the drug AZD1775 to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) helps people with advanced squamous cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. 42 participants received the combination. The main goal was to see how long it took for the cancer to worsen. This is not a cure, but aims to control the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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