Immunotherapy before lung surgery shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT04205552

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

Summary

This study tested giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or with relatlimab) for four weeks before surgery in 90 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and helps shrink tumors before removal. Results help determine the best drug combinations and immune responses.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

Locations

  • Jessa Hospital Hasselt

    Hasselt, Belgium

  • Netherlands Cancer Institute

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Thoraxklinik Heidelberg gGmbH-Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

    Heidelberg, 69126, Germany

  • University Hospital Essen

    Essen, Germany