Blood test could speed up lung cancer treatment decisions

NCT ID NCT07649629

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a blood test called liquid biopsy can quickly find genetic changes in people with advanced lung cancer. About 70 adults will give a blood sample, and researchers will compare the results to standard tissue biopsies. The goal is to see if this approach is faster and reliable enough to use in the future.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a simple blood test can speed up genetic testing for lung cancer, helping doctors choose treatments faster.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study. The liquid biopsy is for research only and won't guide treatment yet. It may not match tissue biopsy results or be fast enough to change practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung neoplasm 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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • IFO-IRE, Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena

    RECRUITING

    Roma, RM, 00144, Italy

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