Lung adenocarcinoma
MONDO:0005061A carcinoma that arises from the lung and is characterized by the presence of malignant glandular epithelial cells. There is a male predilection with a male to female ratio of 2:1. Usually lung adenocarcinoma is asymptomatic and is identified through screening studies or as an incidental radiologic finding. If clinical symptoms are present they include shortness of breath, cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, and fever. Tobacco smoke is a known risk factor.
Also known as: adenocarcinoma of lung, adenocarcinoma of the lung, lung adenocarcinoma, non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma
2917 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 114 tagged with Lung adenocarcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Lung adenocarcinoma
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3 sub-types
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Lung adenocarcinoma in situ 1 trial
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Lung signet ring cell carcinoma 1 trial
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Acinar lung adenocarcinoma 0 trials
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Lung adenoid cystic carcinoma 0 trials
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Lung colloid adenocarcinoma 0 trials
2 sub-types
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Lung occult adenocarcinoma 0 trials
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Papillary lung adenocarcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New combo therapy shows promise for hard-to-treat lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug combination for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell) that had stopped responding to standard targeted pills. The trial enrolled 95 adults and gave them two different combinations of immunotherapy (atezolizum…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called brigimadlin (BI 907828) in 99 adults with advanced cancers of the bile duct, pancreas, lung, or bladder that have a specific genetic change (MDM2 amplification). Participants took the drug as a tablet once every 3 weeks. The goal was to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shrinking lung tumors before surgery: targeted drugs show promise for rare cancer type
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether giving targeted drugs called ROS1 inhibitors before surgery can help people with a rare form of lung cancer. The drugs, entrectinib or crizotinib, are designed to attack cancer cells with a specific genetic change. Researchers will check how much the t…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost lung cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding metformin (a common diabetes medicine) to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse. About 170 adults with advanced lung cancer took part. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests may help decide best time to switch lung cancer drugs
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested two drugs, osimertinib and gefitinib, in 156 people with advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer. The goal was to see if using blood tests (liquid biopsies) to detect genetic changes could help decide when to switch treatments, compared to standard scans. The s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene-Tailored therapy shows promise for advanced lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether customizing chemotherapy based on specific gene mutations (EGFR and BRCA1) could improve outcomes for 153 patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma. Participants received treatments matched to their tumor's genetic profile. The goal was to see if this p…
Sponsor: Spanish Lung Cancer Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug RC88 shows promise in early trial for hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called RC88 in 198 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow their growth. The study was completed and looked at sid…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: RemeGen Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Promising combo tackles tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new two-drug combination (bemcentinib plus pembrolizumab) in 99 adults with advanced lung cancer that had already been treated. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Participants received both drugs by mouth or I…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BerGenBio ASA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Old arthritis drug paired with immune suppressant shows promise against tough lung cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two drugs—auranofin (originally for arthritis) and sirolimus (an immune suppressant)—in 29 people with advanced or recurrent lung cancer who had no standard options left. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could slow cancer growth. T…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:58 UTC
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Blood test could reveal how lung cancer evolves during treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can track how advanced non-small cell lung cancer changes during immunotherapy or targeted therapy. Researchers will analyze tumor DNA circulating in the blood to see if it can predict treatment response and dete…
Sponsor: Geneplus-Beijing Co. Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can bone markers predict survival in lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study enrolled 200 adults with lung adenocarcinoma that has spread to the bones. Researchers took bone biopsies, scans, and blood tests to measure bone and metabolic markers. The goal is to see if these markers are linked to how long patients live. This is an observational s…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC