New combo therapy aims to boost lung cancer survival

NCT ID NCT07632365

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new treatment plan for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants first receive chemotherapy plus immunotherapy, then radiation with more chemo, followed by additional immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this intensive approach can improve how long patients live without their cancer growing, while keeping side effects manageable. About 30 people will take part in this early-phase trial.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Chemotherapy combined with a PD-1 inhibitor (immunotherapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could improve long-term survival for people with advanced lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Combining treatments also raises the risk of serious side effects.

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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

  • Shanghai Chest Hospital

    Shanghai, Xuhui, 200052, China