Can lung cancer patients skip brain radiation? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT05987644
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looks at whether people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain can safely delay radiation therapy if they take the targeted drug alectinib. It involves 56 adults with specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if alectinib alone controls brain tumors as well as alectinib plus radiation, while reducing side effects like cognitive decline.
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Stanford University
RECRUITINGStanford, California, 94305, United States
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University of Colorado Cancer Center
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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