New hope for advanced lung cancer: immune-boosting drug shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT03233139

First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests a drug called cemiplimab, alone or with other medicines, in Japanese patients with advanced lung cancer. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help shrink tumors by boosting the immune system. About 146 people will take part, and the study focuses on side effects and how the drug works in the body.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center

    Ōta, Gunma, 373-8550, Japan

  • Hiroshima City Hiroshima Citiz

    Hiroshima, 730-8518, Japan

  • Kanagawa Cancer Center - Thora

    Yokohama, Kanagawa, 241-8515, Japan

  • Kanagawa Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center

    Yokohama, Kanagawa, 236-0051, Japan

  • Kanazawa University Hospital

    Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, 920-8641, Japan

  • Kansai Medical University Hirakata Hospital

    Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1191, Japan

  • Kitasato University Hospital

    Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0375, Japan

  • Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital

    Kobe, Hyōgo, 650-0047, Japan

  • Kurashiki Central Hospital

    Kurashiki, Okayama-ken, 710-8602, Japan

  • Kurume University Hospital

    Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan

  • Nagasaki University Hospital

    Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital - Tsukiji Campus

    Chuo Ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan

  • National Hospital Organization Kinki-chuo Chest Medical Center

    Sakai-shi, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan

  • National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center

    Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 460-0001, Japan

  • Osaka International Cancer Institute

    Osaka, 541-8567, Japan

  • Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital

    Takatsuki, Osaka, 569-8686, Japan

  • Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital

    Osaka, Osaka, 545-8586, Japan

  • Saitama Cancer Center

    Shinden, Saitama, 362-0806, Japan

  • Sasebo City General Hospital

    Sasebo, Nagasaki, 857-8511, Japan

  • Tokushima University Hospital

    Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan

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