Precision radiation may offer new hope for lung cancer that spread to the brain

NCT ID NCT05419076

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

Summary

This study tests whether stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a precise form of radiation, can effectively treat brain metastases in people newly diagnosed with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 62 participants will receive SRS, and researchers will track how many are alive after 6 months. The goal is to see if SRS can control the brain tumors while avoiding the side effects of whole-brain radiation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) – a precise, high-dose radiation treatment

What this could lead to

If successful, SRS could become a standard treatment option for people with brain metastases from small cell lung cancer, potentially improving survival and reducing side effects compared to whole-brain radiation.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-arm Phase 2 study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. SRS may not control all brain metastases, and some patients may still need additional treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer lung cancer lung neoplasm metastatic malignant neoplasm metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain small cell lung carcinoma

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen

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    Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

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    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau

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    Rockville Centre, New York, 11553, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk - Commack

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    Commack, New York, 11725, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester

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    Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge

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    Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States

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