New drug cocktail aims to shrink lung tumors before surgery

NCT ID NCT07269782

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase II trial tests two drugs—HLX43 and serplulimab—given before surgery to people with stage II-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can reduce tumor size, making surgery more effective. About 60 participants will be enrolled to evaluate safety and how well the treatment works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

HLX43 (an antibody-drug conjugate targeting PD-L1) combined with serplulimab (an anti-PD-1 antibody)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could shrink lung tumors before surgery, potentially improving surgical outcomes and long-term control of the disease.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The combination may cause side effects or fail to improve outcomes compared to standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, China

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