Scientists dive deep into rare lung Cancer's genetic and immune secrets

NCT ID NCT07207278

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study examines tumor samples from 39 Chinese patients with a rare lung cancer called signet ring cell carcinoma. Researchers will analyze genes and immune cells to build a detailed molecular database. A small group with specific genetic changes will also receive targeted drugs to see how well they work. The goal is to improve future diagnosis and personalized treatment for this cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Centre of Translational Medicine, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

tyrosine kinase inhibitors (alectinib or crizotinib)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify new biomarkers and immune profiles to personalize treatment for lung signet ring cell carcinoma in Chinese patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 39 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The focus is on understanding the disease, not testing a new treatment directly.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung signet ring cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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