Can a single drug stop lung cancer before it starts? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04789681
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests whether the drug canakinumab can prevent lung cancer in 50 people who have suspicious lung nodules that haven't gone away. Participants receive the drug and are monitored for nodule shrinkage, cancer development, and side effects. The goal is to see if this approach can stop lung cancer from forming.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
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