New hope for relapsed lung cancer: drug cocktail trial launches

NCT ID NCT05568212

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help people with stage III non-small-cell lung cancer whose disease has returned after initial treatment. It also explores adding the targeted drug olaparib to durvalumab for certain patients. The study involves 176 participants and aims to see if these combinations improve survival.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
durvalumab, olaparib, and chemotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer new treatment options for people with advanced lung cancer whose disease has returned after initial therapy.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 trial with only 176 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Drug combinations can also cause more side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituti Fisioterapici Ospitalieri- Ifo - Istituto Regina Elena

    RECRUITING

    Roma, RM, 00144, Italy

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