New combo therapy aims to halt ALK-Positive lung cancer

NCT ID NCT07415005

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding local treatments (like radiation or surgery) to the drug lorlatinib can better control advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. About 30 patients who have not had prior targeted therapy will receive lorlatinib for 12 weeks, then may get local therapy. The study tracks safety and how well the cancer is controlled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Lorlatinib (Lorbrena)
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination approach could improve control of advanced ALK-positive lung cancer and delay disease progression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants. The added local therapy may increase side effects, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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