Lung cancer

Researchers are testing an experimental daily capsule called AP-L1898 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be treated with chemoradiotherapy. The study enrolls people whose cancer has worsened after standard treatment and whose tumo…

This study tests whether a daily kava drink can help active smokers who don't plan to quit reduce their smoking and lower their risk of lung cancer. Twenty adult smokers will take kava daily for several months. Researchers will check how well participants stick with the regimen, …

This early-stage study tested a new drug called BI 765049, alone or combined with another drug (ezabenlimab), in 21 Asian adults with advanced solid tumors (stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, head and neck, or lung cancer) that have a specific marker called B7-H6. The main g…

This trial is testing whether an experimental drug called NC410, when combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, can safely and effectively treat people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard immunotherapy or that are unlikely to respond. The stud…

This phase II pilot trial is asking whether combining the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can shrink tumors in people with advanced small cell lung cancer that has spread and no longer responds to initial treatment. The study enrolls about 14 a…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug, [177Lu]Lu-EVS459, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells in people with advanced ovarian or lung cancers. The study aims to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and to get an early look at whether it can shrink tumors. Par…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 and atezolizumab—in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. However, the study was stopped early and only enrolled 33 out of …

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug carboplatin to standard palliative radiotherapy helps control tumor growth and reduce pain better than radiotherapy alone. The study includes adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer who need palliative radiat…

This early-phase study aimed to see if adding a special type of radiation therapy to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab could better control stage III lung cancer after standard treatment. Only 6 people took part before the study was stopped. The goal was to check safety and see i…

This early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called BG-60366 in 33 people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The drug is designed to break down the faulty EGFR protein that drives cancer growth. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose, but…

This phase III trial compared two radiation strategies for cancer that had spread to the brain and returned in new spots after initial radiosurgery. One group received focused radiation only to the new tumors, while the other received whole brain radiation that avoided the memory…

This study tested whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and helps the immune system fight advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It included 19 people with newly diagnosed metastatic lung cancer who had …

This early-phase trial tested the drug plinabulin combined with radiation and immunotherapy in 19 people with advanced cancers (like lung, bladder, or melanoma) that had stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink…

This study tested a treatment called GT201, which uses immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor to attack advanced lung cancer. It was designed for adults aged 18-70 with non-small cell or small cell lung cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The study w…

This study tested whether matching specific targeted drugs to the genetic changes in a person's ALK-positive lung cancer could improve treatment. It included 10 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had already been treated. The trial was stopped early due to low e…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, bintrafusp alfa and pimasertib, in people whose cancer had spread to the brain. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the treatment could slow or stop the cancer from growing. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only…

This study tested a new drug (BMS-986218) plus nivolumab and targeted radiation in people with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if this combination could help the immune system fight cancer better. Only 13 people took part before the study was stopped ea…

This study tested a special grape seed extract (leucoselect phytosome) given before surgery to people with early-stage lung cancer. The goal was to see if it was safe and could slow tumor growth. Only 6 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so we don't have clear ans…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and varlilumab) plus targeted radiation in 16 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatment. The goal was to see if the triple therapy was safe…

This early study tested whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab with a special type of radiation called grid therapy could help people with non-small cell lung cancer whose cancer had stopped responding to durvalumab alone. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the stu…

This early study tested a new drug called PHN-010 in 26 people with advanced cancers like lung, colon, and ovarian cancer. The drug is designed to deliver a powerful treatment directly to cancer cells. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, but the study was…

This study tested a new pill (SLC-391) combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) in 36 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had spread. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so re…

This study tested whether adding bintrafusp alfa (an immunotherapy) to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) helps people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have already tried other treatments. Only 10 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see…

This study tested a new way to deliver radiation therapy for central lung tumors using MRI guidance. The goal was to see if it is safe and can control tumors better than standard CT-guided radiation. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early.

This study looked at whether adding the drug pembrolizumab to chemotherapy could help people with a type of lung cancer that has spread to the brain but isn't causing symptoms. The goal was to control the cancer in the brain and body while keeping quality of life. Only 3 people t…

This phase 2 study tested a combination of the targeted drug osimertinib (Tagrisso) plus standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer with uncommon EGFR mutations. Only 4 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated, so no meani…

This early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called SAR443216 in 44 adults with advanced HER2-expressing solid tumors (such as breast, lung, or gastric cancer) that had come back or stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for…

This study looked at whether analyzing sputum (phlegm) with automated cytometry, combined with low-dose CT scans and blood tests, could better detect lung cancer in workers heavily exposed to asbestos. The goal was to reduce false positives and improve early diagnosis. The trial …

This study tested whether adding a special laser imaging technique (nCLE) and a dye (fluorescein) to a standard needle biopsy could help doctors diagnose lung cancer more accurately. The plan was to compare the combined approach to the standard biopsy alone in people with suspici…

This study looked at whether a blood test (called a fluid biopsy) could help diagnose lung cancer. Researchers collected blood samples from 51 people who were either scheduled for a lung biopsy or had recently had one. The goal was to see if the blood test could accurately detect…

This study looked at whether a program combining different types of exercise could help people with advanced lung cancer feel less tired, move better, and have a better quality of life. It was designed for adults with stage III or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who were al…

This study tested a text-message-based diet program called Txt4fasting for people with breast or lung cancer that spread to the brain. The goal was to see if eating only during certain hours could reduce thinking and memory problems after radiation. Only 1 person enrolled before …

This early-stage study tested whether inhaling the cancer drug afatinib works as well as taking it by mouth. Four healthy adult smokers received both forms in separate sessions to compare drug levels in the blood and lungs. The study was terminated early, so the findings are limi…

This early-phase study tested whether two optical imaging agents could be used during a bronchoscopy to visualize activated neutrophils and a cancer-related protein called c-MET in lung tumors. Five participants with lung cancer received the agents through a special catheter whil…

This study aimed to collect tumor tissue from patients with lung, chest cavity, ovarian, or bladder cancers, or those who had adoptive cell therapy, within three hours after death. Participants received inpatient hospice care at the NIH Clinical Center. The goal was to analyze th…

This study explored whether a wearable brain scanner (fNIRS) could objectively measure pain in cancer patients and survivors. It also tested if virtual reality (VR) relaxation could help reduce pain. The study included 106 participants, including healthy volunteers and cancer pat…

This pilot study tested a program called SHAREDCare, where a navigator helps lung cancer survivors identify their needs and create a plan to address them. The goal was to improve follow-up care after cancer treatment. However, the study was terminated early and included only 5 pe…

This study aimed to find genetic changes in lung tissue and blood that could predict how squamous cell lung cancer progresses. Researchers planned to collect samples from 200 patients undergoing lung procedures, but the study was stopped early with only 22 participants. No treatm…