Mapping lung cancer genes to unlock future treatments

NCT ID NCT02688894

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study analyzes tumor tissue from 797 people with relapsed small cell lung cancer to identify genetic subtypes. No drugs are tested here. Instead, the results may help match patients to future targeted therapy trials. Participants must have had prior platinum-based chemotherapy and provide tissue samples.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this screening could identify which genetic subtypes of small cell lung cancer exist, paving the way for more personalized treatment trials.
What could go wrong: This is only a screening study, not a treatment. It does not test any drug, so there is no direct benefit to participants. Results may not lead to effective therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neuroendocrine carcinoma small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NEUROENDOCRINE; CARCINOMA SMALL CELL LUNG CANCERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chungbuk University Hospital
COMPLETED

Taebuk, South Korea
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
COMPLETED

Incheon, South Korea
Samsung Medical Center
RECRUITING

Seoul, 135-710, South Korea
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
COMPLETED

Seongnam, South Korea
Ulsan University Hospital
COMPLETED

Ulsan, South Korea
VHS Medical Center
COMPLETED

Seoul, South Korea

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