Researchers test if electronic health records can mimic Gold-Standard cancer studies
NCT ID NCT07485166
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether information from electronic health records can be used to recreate the results of two earlier clinical trials (CheckMate 017 and 057) for advanced lung cancer. Researchers will compare survival outcomes in patients who started either nivolumab or docetaxel, using data from over 800 patients. The goal is not to find a new treatment, but to see if real-world data can reliably answer clinical questions.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that real-world data can reliably replace some traditional trials, speeding up research and lowering costs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a new treatment test. Results may not match the original trials due to data quality or hidden biases.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Somerville, Massachusetts, 02145, United States