New hope for rare lung cancer mutations: targeted pill shows promise

NCT ID NCT04504071

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study tests a daily pill called dacomitinib in 30 people with advanced lung cancer that has uncommon EGFR gene mutations. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease. Participants take the drug until their cancer worsens or they no longer benefit, and are followed for up to 4 years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Chest hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China

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