Lung cancer study aims to unlock genetic secrets
NCT ID NCT05257551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is observing 200 people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer to learn more about the genetic makeup of their tumors. Researchers will analyze tumor tissue and blood samples to see if certain genetic patterns are linked to how well treatments work. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better predict how small cell lung cancer will respond to treatment, leading to more personalized care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not change clinical practice for years.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cancer Care Association of York
RECRUITINGYork, Pennsylvania, 17403, United States
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Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic
WITHDRAWNLos Alamitos, California, 90720, United States
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Englewood Health Medical Center
WITHDRAWNEnglewood, New Jersey, 07631, United States
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Illinois Cancer Care
RECRUITINGPeoria, Illinois, 61615, United States
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Johns Hopkins University
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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OhioHealth Research Institute
WITHDRAWNColumbus, Ohio, 43214, United States
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Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institutes
WITHDRAWNTulsa, Oklahoma, 74146, United States
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TriHealth Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States
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University of Colorado
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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University of North Carolina
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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