Immunotherapy combo shows promise against early lung cancer in small trial

NCT ID NCT05775796

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tested the drug serplulimab (an immunotherapy) combined with standard chemotherapy in 30 people with stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that could be surgically removed. The treatment was given before and after surgery to see if it could shrink tumors and improve outcomes. The study is complete, and results will help determine if this combination is safe and effective enough for larger trials.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Serplulimab combined with chemotherapy (paclitaxel or pemetrexed plus cisplatin or carboplatin)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a more effective treatment approach for early-stage lung cancer, potentially improving surgical outcomes and reducing recurrence.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants and no comparison group, so results may not be conclusive. The combination therapy also carries risks of side effects from both immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

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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

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China