Could inhaling a cancer drug be better? small study tests new delivery method

NCT ID NCT06897735

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests whether inhaling the cancer drug afatinib works as well as taking it by mouth. It involves 24 healthy adult smokers who will receive both forms in separate sessions. The goal is to measure drug levels in the blood and lungs, and check for side effects. No treatment for any disease is being tested here.

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