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Lung neoplasm
MONDO:0021117A benign or malignant, primary or metastatic neoplasm involving the lungs. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include adenoma, papilloma, chondroma, and endobronchial lipoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include carcinoma, carcinoid tumor, sarcoma, and lymphoma.
Also known as: lung neoplasm, lung neoplasm (disease), lung neoplasms, lung tumor, lung tumour, neoplasm of lung, neoplasm of the lung, tumor of lung
5185 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1367 tagged with Lung neoplasm itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Lung neoplasm
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Lung cancer 1,207 trials · 3,941 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Lung carcinoma 137 trials · 3,320 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant superior sulcus neoplasm 1 trial Sub-types →
- Graham-Boyle-Troxell syndrome 0 trials
- Lung hilum cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung meningioma 0 trials
- Lung sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Lung neuroendocrine neoplasm 21 trials · 540 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Small cell lung carcinoma 514 trials · 515 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pulmonary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 20 trials Sub-types →
- Lung carcinoid tumor 2 trials
- Combined lung carcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lung mixed small cell and squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Lung benign neoplasm 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Clear cell-sugar-tumor of the lung 1 trial
- Hemangioma of lung 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung leiomyoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung papilloma 0 trials
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Lung PEComa 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Clear cell-sugar-tumor of the lung 1 trial
- Lung lymphangioleiomyomatosis 0 trials
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Pulmonary sulcus neoplasm 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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1 sub-type
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Fibroma of lung 0 trials
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Hamartoma of lung 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Graham-Boyle-Troxell syndrome 0 trials
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Lung germ cell tumor 0 trials
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Lung hilum neoplasm 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Lung hilum cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 596 trials in this tab.
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Poop pills? stool transplants may ease immunotherapy side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a stool transplant (FMT) can help cancer patients who develop severe diarrhea or colon inflammation from immune-checkpoint inhibitor drugs. About 40 patients with various cancers will receive the transplant via colonoscopy. The main goal is to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to extend cancer control in lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding the experimental drug iadademstat to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab or durvalumab) can help keep extensive-stage small cell lung cancer from growing. About 45 adults whose cancer responded to initial chemo-immunotherapy will receive the combi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard care in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial will test whether a new drug called BL-M14D1 combined with atezolizumab works better than the current standard treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy. About 550 adults will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart bombs for lung cancer: new ADC drugs enter trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests two antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) — R-DXD and I-DXD — against standard chemotherapy in 144 people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. ADCs are like guided missiles that deliver a cancer-killing dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immune booster keep early lung cancer from returning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab, given after surgery, can prevent early-stage non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. About 306 participants who have had their tumor completely removed will be randomly assigned to receive durvalumab or…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 740 people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, breast, and other cancers. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may boost lung cancer therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking special gut bacteria capsules (RMT) alongside standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help control advanced lung cancer. About 82 people with untreated non-small cell lung cancer will receive either RMT or a placebo. The goal is to see if the b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stop lung cancer return after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug MK-2870 to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) after surgery can help prevent lung cancer from coming back. It is for people with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer whose tumor did not fully disappear after chemotherapy and imm…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental drug targets KRAS mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new oral drug called RMC-5127, alone or combined with other drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12V mutation. The study includes people with lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers who have already tried stan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could everyday heart drugs shield cancer patients from Radiation's cardiac toll?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two common heart medications—atorvastatin (a statin) and lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor)—can prevent or reduce heart damage caused by radiation therapy for chest cancers like breast, lung, and esophageal cancer. About 60 adults receiving chest radiation wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texting your doctor: a simple app could save lives after lung screening
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a chat-based mobile app (Zalo) can help people follow through with recommended tests after an abnormal chest X-ray read by AI. About 2,692 adults in Vietnam at risk for lung cancer or TB will be randomly assigned to receive either standard results o…
Sponsor: Gia Dinh People Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers: early trial recruits 554 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided immunotherapy trial aims to match drug to tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 200 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, GI, and others). Researchers use each person's tumor DNA to see if it predicts a response. Participants get the same dose every 3 weeks. The goal is to see if DNA analysis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new approach for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific gene changes (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, or HER2). Doctors take immune cells from the patient's own tumor, boost them in the lab with a molecule called CD40L, and then giv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients on targeted therapy get extended safety monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo targets tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing two drugs, osimertinib and tegavivint, as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant NSCLC that has spread). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and shrinks tumors. Abou…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called rezatapopt (PC14586) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific TP53 Y220C mutation. The drug is designed to reactivate the p53 protein, which normally helps stop cancer growth. The trial will also test rezatapopt combined with th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial hopes to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Life Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called PF-08634404, given alone or with chemotherapy, for adults with early or locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The trial has three parts: before surgery, after surgery if cancer remains, or after chemoradiation. Researchers will check …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer subtype
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a new drug called navlimetostat to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy helps people with a specific genetic form of advanced lung cancer (MTAP deletion) live longer without their cancer worsening. About 590 participants will be …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986507, alone or with other cancer medicines, in adults with advanced lung or breast cancer that has spread. The goal is to check safety, side effects, and how well the drugs work. About 416 participants will receive different combinations t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing two experimental drugs, ubamatamab and REGN7075, alone or together, in 300 people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who have already had standard treatments. A third drug, sarilumab, may be used to manage immune-related side effe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: targeted drug combo takes on standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug combo (sotorasib plus chemotherapy) works better than the current standard (pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C gene change and low PD-L1 levels. About 750 adults wh…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outsmart lung Cancer's growth signals
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase III trial is testing whether adding bevacizumab to the standard drug osimertinib can better control advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. About 300 people with stage IIIB or IV disease will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or osimertini…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-M07D1 targets multiple HER2 cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests a new drug called BL-M07D1 in 280 adults with advanced HER2-positive cancers, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants must have tried at least two prior trea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial seeks optimal immunotherapy schedule around surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares three ways of giving the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to people with stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that can be removed with surgery. Participants will receive toripalimab either before surgery (neoadjuvant), after surgery (adjuvant), or bo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BBO-10203 enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called BBO-10203 in people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, or colorectal cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to block two cancer-driving proteins (PI3K and RAS). Researchers will check safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TheRas, Inc., d/b/a BBOT (BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can removing the primary tumor extend control in EGFR-Mutant lung cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is investigating whether surgically removing the primary lung tumor, in addition to continuing the targeted therapy osimertinib, can prolong the time before disease progression in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to a limit…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nanoparticles boost radiation against tough brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding AGuIX gadolinium-based nanoparticles to standard brain radiation can better control brain metastases that are at high risk of coming back. About 134 adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, breast, or colorectal) that have spread to the br…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for KRAS lung cancer: targeted combo takes on chemo in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug (divarasib) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) works better than standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with a specific genetic mutation (KRAS G12C) in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 600 adults who have not had…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep lung cancer from returning after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy after surgery can help prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. About 1,210 people with stage II to IIIB lung cancer will receive either chemo plus pembrolizumab toge…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for KRAS lung cancer: major trial launches for targeted combo therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis global study is testing whether adding the experimental drug olomorasib to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy can help people with a specific genetic subtype of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (KRAS G12C mutation). About 1,264 participants will receive either the ne…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic flaw
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LY4050784, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the SMARCA4 gene. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and works, either alone or with other cancer treatments. About 340 adults whose cancer has not responded to standar…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AVZO-1418 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AVZO-1418 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. About 480 adults will take part, receiving the drug alone or with other treatments.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? pfizer launches early trial of PF-08046033
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PF-08046033 in adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or skin cancers that have spread or can't be removed. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug may he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double drug attack on tough lung cancer shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two targeted drugs—sotorasib and trastuzumab deruxtecan—in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combo works at shrinking tumors. About 37 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LY4170156, designed to attack cancer cells with a specific marker (folate receptor alpha). It is for people with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, lung, or breast cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The trial has two parts: first fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to find best treatment for older lung cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial compares adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in adults aged 70+ with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the combination improves survival. About 304 participants will be enrolled.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control lung cancer in First-Line patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, BNT327, combined with chemotherapy and other agents in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have not had prior treatment. The trial will enroll about 1,260 participants across multiple sites worldwide. The goal is to see if the combinat…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a team of doctors improve lung cancer care for seniors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a team of specialists—including surgeons, oncologists, and geriatricians—can create better treatment plans for elderly lung cancer patients. 2,000 people aged 60-90 will receive personalized care based on their overall health and cancer type. The goal is …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to control lung cancer that returns after standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding local treatments like surgery or radiation to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help control stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has progressed after chemoradiation and durvalumab. About 51 participants with 3 or more growing tum…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted pill shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called BBO-8520 in 350 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (KRAS G12C). The drug is taken as a pill and aims to block cancer growth. The study will check for safety, side effects, and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TheRas, Inc., d/b/a BBOT (BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: targeted drug cocktails enter human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new targeted therapy called MK-1084, alone or combined with other drugs, in 190 people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and has worsened after prior treatments. The main goals are to check safety and s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a needle at the knee supercharge lung cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding electroacupuncture at a specific point below the knee, called Zusanli (ST36), to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help shrink tumors in people with non-small cell lung cancer before surgery. The study includes 82 adults with this cancer …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called BNT327, combined with standard chemotherapy, helps people with advanced small-cell lung cancer live longer compared to another approved drug (atezolizumab) plus the same chemo. About 621 adults who have not yet been treated for their can…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare lung cancer: targeted drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, firmonertinib, against two standard treatments for people with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer that has certain rare genetic changes (EGFR PACC mutations). About 480 participants who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease will be random…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ArriVent BioPharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for HER2 lung cancer: targeted drug plus chemo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new targeted drug called zongertinib, which blocks the HER2 protein that fuels cancer growth, in combination with standard chemotherapy (with or without the immunotherapy pembrolizumab). It is for people with advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer combo aims to wipe out tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) along with chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with resectable stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. About 60 participants will receive the comb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells beat lung cancer? new trial tests it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study takes white blood cells from a patient's lung tumor, grows them in large numbers in the lab, and gives them back to the patient to fight the cancer. The goal is to see if these specially selected cells can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-small cell lung cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets lung cancer protein, aims to shrink tumors and extend life
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called Risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) that targets a specific protein (B7-H3) on cancer cells to stop their growth. It is for adults with relapsed small cell lung cancer who have already tried one prior treatment. About 420 participants will be ran…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to reignite immune attack on lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining SX-682 (a drug that blocks certain immune-suppressing proteins) with atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after chemotherapy and immunotherapy. About 32 ad…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses vs. pelvic tumors: a new hope when surgery fails?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether irreversible electroporation (IRE) can safely and effectively treat recurrent pelvic tumors in people who cannot have surgery, radiation, or other local treatments. IRE uses electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells without cutting or heating tissue. R…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer: first human trial of DZD6008 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DZD6008 in about 190 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and see if it can shrink tumors. Because this is the first time the drug is given t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dizal Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to supercharge immune system against tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called QXL138AM in about 100 people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, pancreatic, or lung cancer) or multiple myeloma. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to check safety and find the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nammi Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control returning lung cancer in targeted patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant) that has spread to other parts of the body after they finished a previous treatment (osimertinib). The goal is to see if combining osimertinib with chemotherapy can help control the cancer for longer. Abou…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung cancer pill takes on chemo in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new oral drug called daraxonrasib (RMC-6236) against the standard chemotherapy docetaxel in about 590 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific RAS mutation. Participants must have already tried at least one prior treatmen…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can one small incision replace multiple for lung cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a single-port robotic system can remove early-stage lung cancer through one small incision instead of several openings between the ribs. The approach aims to reduce pain and speed up recovery while keeping the same safety and cancer-fighting resul…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation hotspots may boost lung cancer treatment — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares standard stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SBRT) to a version that intentionally delivers higher radiation doses to the tumor (hotspots) in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if hotspots improve local tumor control without…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail targets lung cancer brain metastases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—datopotamab deruxtecan, carboplatin, and pembrolizumab—in 46 people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain and who have not had prior treatment for those brain tumors. The goal is to see how well the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called TNhYP218 CAR T cells for people with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called mesothelin, including mesothelioma. Participants' own immune cells are collected, modified in a lab to better attack cancer, and then gi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets multiple cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy for people with advanced cancers that have a specific protein called KK-LC-1. The cancers being studied include stomach, breast, cervical, and lung cancer. Participants will receive chemotherapy followed by a sin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Christian Hinrichs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ALK inhibitor NVL-655 takes on standard therapy in lung cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study compares a new drug, NVL-655, to the standard treatment alectinib in people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy. About 450 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either NVL-655 or alectinib. The main g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Nuvalent Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for EGFR lung cancer patients after targeted therapy fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called izalontamab brengitecan against standard chemotherapy in 500 people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer) that has stopped responding to current targeted pills. The goal is to see if the new drug can delay…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pulsed radiation reawaken the immune system against lung cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I trial is testing whether giving radiation in short pulses, alongside immunotherapy, can help people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The study will enroll 32 adults and will primarily look at t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called BLU-924 (SAR449336) in people with advanced pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancers that have specific KRAS mutations. The drug is designed to block the cancer-driving KRAS protein. The trial will enroll about 265 participants to evalu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer breakthrough? new drug cocktail trial aims to boost surgery success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several drug combinations given before and after surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. About 630 participants will receive immunotherapy drugs like durvalumab along with chemotherapy or other targeted agents. The goal is to see if these combos can e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second chance: can a different immunotherapy drug be safely retried after lung inflammation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with lung cancer who developed lung inflammation (pneumonitis) from immunotherapy can safely restart treatment with a different type of immunotherapy drug. Researchers will compare outcomes in patients who restart with a PD-L1 inhibitor, those w…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill boost lung cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is investigating whether adding an investigational drug called zoldonrasib to standard first-line treatment (pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy) can help people with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic mutation (RAS G12D)…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare lung cancer: experimental drug combo enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called PF-08634404 given with chemotherapy for adults with transformed small cell lung cancer (T-SCLC), a rare and aggressive cancer that develops from another lung cancer type. About 40 participants will receive the drug combo through IV infusions…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation after surgery may boost survival in tough lung cancer cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving radiation to the chest after surgery and chemo-immunotherapy can help people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer who still have signs of cancer after treatment. About 118 adults will be randomly assigned to receive or not receive radiation…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immune drug outsmart Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called STAR0602, which is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or combined with chemotherapy, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug HWK-007 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called HWK-007 in people with advanced solid tumors, including certain ovarian, endometrial, and lung cancers. The drug is designed to target a protein (PTK7) found on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy-like payload directly to them. T…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Whitehawk Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: experimental drug XmAb819 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called XmAb819 in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 307 participants will receive the drug int…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-surgery workouts may boost lung cancer recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a short course of exercise before lung cancer surgery can improve patients' fitness and post-operative outcomes. Participants with moderate-to-high surgical risk will be randomly assigned to either moderate-intensity continuous training or high-intensity …
Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA vaccine aims to train immune system against lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests a DNA vaccine called STEMVAC in 5 people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. The vaccine gives the body instructions to make parts of five proteins found on lung cancer cells, with the goal of activating immune cells to attack the tumor. Participan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding Sigvotatug Vedotin to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has high levels of PD-L1. About 714 participants will receive either the combinati…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Text messages and chatbots may help catch lung cancer earlier in underserved communities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether digital tools—text messages, a chatbot, an educational video, and patient navigation—can help more people in low-resource clinics get screened for lung cancer. Participants are current or former smokers aged 50–80 who speak English or Spanish and have a p…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter radiation course may reduce side effects for lung cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two different schedules of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for people with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer. Patients are randomly assigned to receive radiation over 3 days or 5 days. The main goal is to see if one schedule causes fewer severe side…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells supercharged to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental treatment called OBX-115 for people with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread or stopped responding to standard therapy. OBX-115 uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) that are modified in the…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for elderly lung cancer patients: combined surgery and rehab study launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new treatment model for elderly patients (65+) with early-stage lung cancer. It combines advanced surgical techniques, personalized care before and after surgery, and rehabilitation programs. The goal is to improve survival and reduce complications. Resear…
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called HS-20122 in combination with other cancer medicines for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The trial includes three different drug combinations depending on the patient's tumor type. The main goals are to check safety, find the bes…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hansoh BioMedical R&D Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a muscle relaxant help fight lung cancer? scientists test papaverine with standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether adding papaverine—a drug traditionally used as a muscle relaxant—to standard chemoradiation can improve treatment for people with stage II to III non-small cell lung cancer. Papaverine targets the energy factories inside cancer cells (mitochondria)…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental oral drug called KST-6051 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a KRAS mutation, including certain lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body proce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kestrel Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device zaps lung tumors through a scope before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that uses microwave energy to destroy lung tumors during a bronchoscopy, before the patient has surgery to remove the tumor. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well in 30 people with confirmed lung cancer who are already scheduled for…
Sponsor: Creo Medical Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy may offer new hope for lung cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding targeted radiation to immunotherapy can help control advanced non-small cell lung cancer better than standard chemotherapy. It is for patients whose cancer has worsened after previous immunotherapy. About 39 adults will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene-Hacked immune cells take on tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called IOV-4001 for people with advanced melanoma or non-small-cell lung cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells, which are collected, genetically modified to remove a 'brake' called PD-1, and then infused back after…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Smart immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, called CAR T cells, that are specially designed to target and kill solid tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. It is for adults with certain advanced cancers, including lung, colon, pancreatic, ovari…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Targeted pill aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests the drug avapritinib in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that have mutations in the CKIT or PDGFRA genes. The drug blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The main goal is to see how many patients' tumors shrink or disappear. Researchers will also…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with a specific gene mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called RMC-9805, taken as a pill, in adults with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific mutation in the KRAS gene called G12D. The drug is given alone or in combination with another oral dr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tracks how well a targeted lung cancer drug works in everyday clinics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 44 people in South Korea who have a specific type of lung cancer (NSCLC with MET exon 14 skipping mutation) and are taking the drug Capmatinib (Tabrecta). Researchers will monitor side effects and how well the drug shrinks tumors in real-world settings, not in …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called repotrectinib in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, seeing how well the drug shrinks tumors. About 500 adults with advanced canc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Gentler chemo for seniors with lung cancer: a new hope?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether lower doses of chemotherapy can effectively control lung cancer in patients aged 70+ or those with other health problems. About 280 participants will receive pre-set reduced chemo doses to see if tumors shrink while causing fewer side effects. The goal is…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Herbal hope: can ancient medicine stop lung Cancer's return?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding Chinese herbal medicine to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help prevent lung cancer from coming back after surgery. About 367 adults with a certain type of lung cancer (driver gene negative, stage Ib to IIIb) will take part. The goal…
Sponsor: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo aims to fix chemo side effect in cancer survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for adults with certain cancers (like breast, lung, or ovarian) that are in complete remission but have persistently low platelet counts from past chemotherapy. It tests whether adding a vitamin A derivative (ATRA) to a standard platelet-boosting drug works better t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for people with a specific type of advanced small cell lung cancer (SLFN-11 positive). The treatment combines low-dose radiation, chemotherapy, an immunotherapy drug (sugemalimab), and a targeted drug (olaparib). The goal is to see if this combina…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a constipation drug slow cancer growth? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if axelopran, a drug used for opioid-induced constipation, can slow tumor growth in people with advanced breast, lung, pancreas, or prostate cancer. About 34 adults whose cancer has worsened after standard treatment will take axelopran daily for up to a year. Res…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for never-smokers with advanced lung cancer: experimental drug combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug LP-300 to standard chemotherapy can help people who have never smoked and have advanced lung cancer that has returned after targeted therapy. About 90 participants will receive either the drug combo or chemo alone. The goal is…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lantern Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New Lung-Sparing surgery aims to remove deep tumors while preserving breathing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new surgical technique called septum-guided segmentectomy for people with small, early-stage lung cancer located deep in the lung. The goal is to remove the cancer completely while saving as much healthy lung tissue as possible, which may help preserve breathin…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New alternating treatment schedule aims to improve outcomes for advanced cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to give chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced lung or head and neck cancers. Instead of giving both treatments together every time, the plan alternates cycles of chemo plus immunotherapy with immunotherapy alone. The goal is to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New hope: pill may stop remaining lung spots from becoming cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug osimertinib can stop small, hazy spots (called GGNs) in the lungs from growing after surgery for a specific type of lung cancer. About 43 adults with early-stage lung cancer and an EGFR mutation will take a daily pill for one year. The goal is to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer in patients who Can't have standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a daily pill called sotorasib (AMG510) in people with stage III lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (KRAS G12C) and cannot be treated with standard chemotherapy plus radiation. The study will enroll about 19 participants to see if the drug…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare lung cancer mutations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called sutetinib in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has certain uncommon EGFR mutations (L861Q, G719X, or S768I). About 99 participants will take the drug by mouth to see if it shrinks tumors and how safe it is. The goal is to find…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Teligene US • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer: targeted drug plus local therapy may delay progression
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (ALK rearrangement). Participants take the targeted drug brigatinib, and if their disease shrinks or stabilizes with few remaining tumors, they also receive local treatments like …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francais De Pneumo-Cancerologie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New radiation 'Lattice' method paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called lattice radiation therapy (LRT) combined with immunotherapy in 30 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. LRT delivers high doses of radiation to small spots inside the tumor while…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could better COPD care help lung cancer suspects breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving early, tailored COPD treatment to people being evaluated for lung cancer can improve their breathing and overall health. About 280 participants will receive either standard care or extra COPD consultations focusing on medication, smoking cessati…
Sponsor: Ditte Krag-Hansen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug combo may make inoperable lung cancer removable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a combination of drugs (IBI308, bevacizumab, pemetrexed, and carboplatin) before surgery can shrink stage III non-small cell lung cancer enough to allow surgical removal. The goal is to see how many people can then have surgery. The study includes …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Microwave zapper could replace lung surgery for some cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that uses microwave energy to heat and destroy lung tumors. 18 people with lung cancer who are already scheduled for surgery will receive this ablation first. The goal is to see if the device is safe and can effectively kill the tumor, which might on…
Sponsor: Creo Medical Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat lung cancer: targeted drugs before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving targeted drugs before surgery can help people with stage III lung cancer that has rare gene changes. About 120 adults who have not had treatment will receive a drug matched to their tumor's mutation, then doctors will check if the tumor becomes rem…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy targets liver metastases in hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a two-part treatment for people with colorectal or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the liver and hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment combines a liver-directed procedure (TATE) that delivers a chemotherapy-like drug directly to the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Teclison Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New radiation technique could boost immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial at Mayo Clinic is testing a special type of radiation called grid therapy combined with standard immunotherapy for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to treatment. Grid therapy delivers high doses of radiation to small …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study pokes holes in lung cancer: which ablation method wins?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to destroy early-stage lung cancer tumors using heat (radiofrequency ablation) without surgery. One method goes through the chest wall, the other through the airways using a bronchoscope. Researchers will check which approach is safer and more effecti…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New probe aims to zap lung tumors through a scope
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a flexible microwave ablation probe that can be guided through a bronchoscope to destroy small lung cancer nodules (up to 3 cm) before surgical removal. Ten people with stage I-II lung cancer will receive the ablation during a bronchoscopy, and the treated tissue…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New microwave probe aims to zap lung tumors without cutting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called the FlexAblate Microwave Ablation System that uses heat from microwaves to destroy small lung cancer nodules. It is for people who cannot have surgery or choose not to. The trial will check if the device safely and completely treats the t…
Sponsor: Endowave Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can lung cancer patients skip brain radiation? new trial explores alectinib alone first.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain can safely delay radiation therapy. Participants take alectinib, a targeted drug, either alone or with focused radiation. The goal is to see if starting with just the drug keeps the brain cancer unde…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Joshua Palmer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients who Can't take chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called osimertinib for people with a specific type of stage III lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants take the drug before and after radiation therapy. The goal is to see if this approach helps control the cancer longer. The study is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Tailored radiation blasts lung tumors faster in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a personalized, accelerated radiation therapy for locally advanced lung cancer. The radiation dose is tailored to each patient's tumor size and location, aiming to deliver a higher dose in fewer sessions. The study will enroll 45 adults with non-small cel…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer: drug cocktail targets resistant tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (defactinib and avutometinib) plus an immunotherapy (nivolumab) in people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (LKB1-mutant adenocarcinoma) that has stopped responding to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, carfilzomib and sotorasib, in people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The study aims to find the safest dose and watch for side effects. About 15 participants wh…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New MET inhibitor DO-2 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called DO-2 in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung cancer) that have a specific genetic change (MET mutation) and have run out of standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: DeuterOncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New combo aims to tame Chemo's worst side effect in deadly lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding trilaciclib to the chemotherapy drug lurbinectedin can reduce severe neutropenia (a dangerous drop in white blood cells) in people with small cell lung cancer that has spread. About 30 participants will receive both drugs intravenously. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart lung cancer resistance
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called MRX-2843 combined with the standard targeted therapy osimertinib in people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can stop tumor growth by blocking key enz…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Electric pulses zap lung tumors before surgery in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses short electric pulses to destroy lung tumors before they are surgically removed. It involves 25 adults with suspected or confirmed lung cancer who are already scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if the procedure is safe and can successful…
Sponsor: Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New robot takes on chest cancer surgery in hong kong trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new robotic system called Medtronic Hugo™ for surgery on chest cancers. It will enroll 50 adults who need robotic surgery for tumors in the chest or lung. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and effective by measuring how often surgeons need to switch …
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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New hope for rare lung cancer: targeted drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called andamertinib, alone or with chemotherapy, against standard chemotherapy in people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has unusual EGFR mutations. About 40 participants who have not had prior treatment will be enrolled. The goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Avistone Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New smart drug targets cancer cells in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests CPO301, a drug designed to seek out and attack cancer cells that have a protein called EGFR on their surface. About 132 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, breast, and head & neck cancers) will receive the drug by IV every three weeks. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Conjupro Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug KESONOTIDE™ enters human trials for multiple cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, KESONOTIDE™, in people with advanced solid tumors like prostate, breast, lung, ovarian, brain, pancreas, or skin cancer. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then testing that dose in a larger group. About 80 participants will be …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Filamon LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called FMC-376 in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The trial has three parts: first, finding the safest dose; then, checking how well th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Frontier Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hope for HIV patients with lung cancer: immunotherapy combo trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) to standard chemotherapy is safe and effective for people with HIV who have advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 18 participants will receive the treatment, and researchers will monitor si…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy after surgery may keep early lung cancer at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab after surgery can help prevent lung cancer from coming back in people with high-risk stage I non-small cell lung cancer. About 108 adults whose tumors are 2–4 cm and have certain high-risk features will receive e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Brain mets trial: can shorter radiation be just as good?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two radiation therapies for people with 4 to 15 brain metastases from cancer: stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is done in 1-2 sessions, versus whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT), which takes 10 sessions. The goal is to see if SRS offers similar survival wit…
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the safety of combining the drug talazoparib with low-dose chest radiation in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has not worsened after initial chemotherapy. About 24 participants will receive talazoparib pills daily during radiat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Triple threat: could adding radiation to immunotherapy and chemotherapy help fight advanced lung cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has spread. Researchers want to see if adding a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (ablative radiation) to the standard combination of durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and chemotherapy (car…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Spinal fluid chemo cocktail targets tough brain cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether injecting two cancer drugs (pemetrexed and bevacizumab) directly into the spinal fluid is safe for people with a specific type of lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain. The trial will enroll 19 adults whose cancer has worsened despi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Smart radiation: new scan aims to spare healthy lungs during cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a SPECT scan to map healthy, working lung tissue can help doctors aim radiation away from those areas during treatment for advanced lung cancer. The goal is to reduce lung damage and side effects like breathing problems. About 90 people with lung ca…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink lung tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether giving a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab and fianlimab) before surgery can kill more tumor cells in people with stage IB to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. About 60 participants will receive the drugs intravenously, then …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called EBNK-001, made from donor immune cells (natural killer cells), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. Participants receive the cells after chemotherapy to prepare the body, along with low-dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Lung cancer showdown: surgery vs. radiation – which is better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two standard treatments for early-stage lung cancer: surgery and a precise type of radiation called stereotactic radiotherapy. About 670 veterans with stage I non-small cell lung cancer will take part. The goal is to see which treatment leads to longer surviva…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New immune drug targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called CLSP-1025 in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific p53 mutation (R175H). The drug works by directing the body's immune cells to attack cancer cells carrying this mut…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Clasp Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New combo could shrink lung tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug, serplulimab, combined with chemotherapy works better than the standard drug, nivolumab, plus chemotherapy for shrinking lung cancer before surgery. About 116 people with stage II to IIIa squamous non-small cell lung cancer will take part. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New combo attack: virus and supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new combination treatment for people with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (like breast, lung, or stomach cancer). Participants receive an injection of a special virus directly into one tumor to help the immune system attack cancer, followed by a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a phone app and a CT scan help smokers kick the habit?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests different ways to help smokers quit, including a smartphone app, written materials, and low-dose CT scans to screen for lung cancer. Researchers will enroll 1,200 smokers aged 50-74 and compare how many people successfully quit in each group. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Oulu University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Hit cancer early or wait? major trial tests timing of radiation for spread tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether treating 1 to 10 metastatic tumors right away with precise radiation improves survival compared to waiting 3 months. It includes 800 adults with lung, colorectal, or prostate cancer that has spread to a few spots. Participants are randomly assigne…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can supplements and lifestyle coaching improve recovery after cancer surgery? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a personalized program of supplements (vitamin D, mushroom extract, fish oil, probiotics, and whey protein) plus lifestyle coaching can improve recovery and quality of life for people undergoing surgery for lung, stomach, or esophageal cancer…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can more proton radiation beat lung cancer safely?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether giving a higher dose of proton therapy to the lung tumor is safe for people with stage III non-small-cell lung cancer who are also getting chemotherapy. About 87 participants will receive the higher radiation dose along with standard chemo drugs. Re…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called GRWD5769, taken as a pill, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, to check safety and find the right dose, and second, to see if the drug shrinks tumors wh…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Grey Wolf Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New sedative ciprofol aims to cut heart injury after lung surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ciprofol, a newer sedative, can reduce heart injury after lung surgery compared to the standard drug propofol. About 1,058 adults aged 45–80 having video-assisted lung surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs during anesthesia. Th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New antibody targets FGFR1 to fight metastatic cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called OM-RCA-01, an antibody that blocks a protein called FGFR1 found on some cancer cells. About 58 adults with metastatic kidney, lung, prostate, breast, or head and neck cancers that express FGFR1 will receive the drug by IV every two weeks. The go…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kidney Cancer Research Bureau • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called GC203 TIL for people with advanced solid tumors (cancers in organs like the breast, lung, or gut) that have not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to bet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a breast cancer drug combo treat rare tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two drugs, trastuzumab and pertuzumab, already approved for breast cancer, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called HER2 amplification or mutation. About 30 adults and children with various rare or hard-to-treat cancers will receive …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could a zapping the gut help beat immunotherapy resistance?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low dose of radiation to the small intestine can help the immune system fight cancers that have stopped responding to immunotherapy. About 48 adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or other solid tumors will receive one radiation session followed by con…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chuangzhen Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Lung cancer Patients' own immune cells could be new weapon
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a therapy using a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors collect immune cells from a tumor, grow them in a lab, and infuse them back after mild chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this slows cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Lung cancer hope: new combo aims to stop tumor growth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called atezolizumab (Tecentriq) plus standard chemotherapy in 97 people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer. After initial treatment, some may have surgery, while others continue on atezolizumab. The goal is to see if this approach helps keep the can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Inhaled virus takes on lung tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an inhaled treatment called KB707, a modified herpes virus designed to trigger the immune system against lung tumors. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread to the lungs and who have run out of standard options. The trial will test KB707 alo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Krystal Biotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests A2B395, a donor-derived CAR T-cell therapy designed to target cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, or breast cancer that have lost a specific immune marker. The trial has two phases: first to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiation aims to hit tumors harder, spare healthy tissue
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doctors can deliver very high doses of radiation to tumors in the abdomen or chest using an MRI-guided machine, while limiting harm to nearby organs. About 60 people with abdominal or lung cancer will take part. The main goal is to see if the treatment ca…
Sponsor: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:29 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot lung cancer early in heavy smokers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test to find early-stage lung cancer in heavy smokers who have no symptoms. Researchers will collect blood samples from 350 current or former smokers aged 30-80, including those with and without lung cancer. The goal is to see if the test can det…
Sponsor: Everest Detection, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the ER become a front door for lung cancer screening?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Indiana University are testing an educational program called ED-LCS that teaches emergency department patients about lung cancer screening. The study enrolls adults aged 50 to 80 who have smoked at least 20 pack years and quit within the past 15 years, making them …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser and AI team up to spot lung cancer in minutes during surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether a femtosecond laser combined with an artificial intelligence model can diagnose lung cancer from fresh tissue samples as accurately as the standard frozen section method. About 294 adults scheduled for lung surgery will have their tumor specimens e…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough: AI reads platelets to spot lung cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new blood test can accurately detect lung cancer by analyzing RNA from platelets. Researchers will collect blood samples from 240 adults with lung cancer or suspicious lung nodules. The goal is to validate whether this AI-powered test can distinguish b…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which lung biopsy method is safer and more accurate?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial compares two established biopsy methods for small lung nodules (≤2 cm): CT-guided percutaneous biopsy and shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT. The goal is to see which approach is more effective at diagnosing cancer and which has fewer complic…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot 10 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new blood test can screen for many types of cancer at once. Researchers will enroll 24,000 adults aged 45-75 who do not have cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two blood test groups or a control group. The goal is to see how w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to catch lung cancer earlier in smokers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a lung cancer screening program for smokers aged 45 to 74. It uses low-dose CT scans and metabolomics to find lung nodules and reduce false negatives. The goal is to improve early detection and help smokers quit. 1,000 participants will be followed in a publ…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eye on lung cancer: new study tests smart screening for High-Risk families
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 2,250 adults with a family history of lung cancer to see if an AI model called Sybil can accurately predict future lung cancer from chest CT scans. Participants will provide previously taken CT images, and the AI will analyze them to estimate risk. The goal…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden lung cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a fluorescent dye called abenacianine that makes lung cancer cells glow under a special camera during surgery. About 132 people having lung cancer surgery will receive the dye. The goal is to see if the dye helps surgeons find tumors that are hard to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Vergent Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark dye could light up lung tumors during surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental imaging agent called pemefolacianine in people with lung cancer who are scheduled for surgery. The agent is given as an injection before the operation, and researchers will check whether it safely makes cancer tissue glow under special…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sunil Singhal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer light up hidden cancers?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a new radioactive tracer, called 68Ga-SorB, can help doctors see certain solid tumors on PET/CT scans. The tracer targets sortilin, a protein that is often found on cancer cells. About 50 adults with melanoma, liver, lung, breast, pancreatic, or ovar…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Based blood test may spot lung cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called a nitride-based Raman biochip that analyzes blood samples using light to detect molecular patterns linked to lung cancer. Researchers will compare results from 2,000 people with lung cancer and 1,000 without to see if the test can accurat…
Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One drop, many cancers? a rapid test aims to spot cancer signals in blood, urine, or saliva
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a rapid test called Methylscape that measures DNA methylation patterns in body fluids like blood, urine, or saliva. The goal is to see if it can detect a cancer signal and even predict where the cancer started, using a single sample. Researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can artificial intelligence make lung cancer staging more accurate?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests an artificial intelligence platform called NodeAI that analyzes ultrasound images in real time during a lung cancer staging procedure. The goal is to see if the AI can predict whether lymph nodes contain cancer more accurately than a surgeon's visual assessment. …
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading DNA clues: a blood test that could sniff out lung cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for specific chemical changes on DNA can help diagnose lung cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 750 adults, including those with lung cancer, precancerous conditions, and healthy volunteers, and analyze the DNA…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple spit test could spot lung cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new test called FlowPath Lung that looks for signs of lung cancer in sputum (phlegm). It involves over 2,000 high-risk individuals aged 50-80 who have lung nodules found on CT scans. The goal is to see if this non-invasive test can accurately detect early-…
Sponsor: bioAffinity Technologies Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch lung cancer early in underserved groups
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for pieces of tumor DNA (EGFR mutations) to screen for lung cancer in healthy people aged 50-80 who are of East Asian, Southeast Asian, or Hispanic/Latinx background and do not currently smoke. The goal is to find lung cancer earl…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lung MRI replace scans and biopsies for smokers?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special lung MRI, combined with a computer-generated CT-like image, can accurately detect lung cancer in heavy smokers. Participants are 55–74 years old with a solid lung nodule found on a prior scan. The goal is to see if this non-invasive method can r…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pharmacists join fight against lung cancer with simple blood test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether community pharmacists can help more people get screened for lung cancer. It will enroll 300 adults aged 50-77 who are current or former heavy smokers. Participants can choose a simple blood test or a CT scan to check for early signs of lung cancer. The…
Sponsor: Jill Kolesar • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple CT scan catch lung cancer before It's too late?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether low-dose CT scans can help find lung cancer early in people at high risk. About 20,000 adults aged 50-74 who are current or former heavy smokers will get a CT scan at the start, then again after 1 and 3 years. The goal is to see how many lung cancers…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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AI reads chest X-Rays in the ER to catch silent killers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI program can help emergency doctors find undiagnosed heart failure, COPD, and cancer by analyzing chest X-rays. Researchers will compare diagnosis rates when doctors have access to the AI's findings versus when they don't. The trial involves 17,000 a…
Sponsor: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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AI blood test could catch lung cancer early in smokers with COPD
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple blood test, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), can help find lung cancer early in people with COPD who are current or former smokers. About 1,000 participants will give a blood sample, and those flagged as high-risk by the AI will g…
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Blood test may spot lung cancer early, avoiding unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThe NIMBLE study is testing whether blood-based biomarkers can accurately distinguish between cancerous and non-cancerous lung nodules. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 1,800 patients referred with a lung nodule, looking at protein markers, epigenetic smoking markers, …
Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI could help doctors spot lung cancer earlier, avoid unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests an FDA-approved AI software that analyzes CT scans of lung nodules to estimate cancer risk. 300 adults aged 35-89 with newly found lung nodules will be randomly assigned to have their doctors use the AI tool or not. The goal is to see if the AI helps doctors mana…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Freeze or snip? new study tests better way to diagnose lung cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to take tissue samples from small lung spots found during screening. One method uses standard forceps, the other uses a freezing probe (cryo biopsy) to get larger samples. The goal is to see if cryo biopsies give a clearer diagnosis with fewer complic…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Singapore study aims to catch lung cancer earlier with CT scans and blood tests
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining low-dose CT scans with blood-based biomarker tests can improve lung cancer screening in high-risk people. It will enroll 1,000 participants in Singapore, including both smokers and non-smokers. The goal is to see if this approach is practic…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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AI spots lung cancer risk from routine chest X-Rays
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests an AI tool that looks at routine chest X-rays and medical records to find people at high risk for lung cancer. The AI alerts their doctor to discuss lung cancer screening. The goal is to see if this alert helps more high-risk people get a lung cancer screening CT…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New biomarker study aims to catch lung cancer sooner
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking for biomarkers—clues in the body—that could help find lung cancer early. Over 3,600 participants, including people at high and low risk for lung cancer, will provide samples and undergo CT scans. The goal is to see if these biomarkers can spot tumors before …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Simple breath test could revolutionize lung cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called Inflammacheck that measures chemicals in a person's breath to see if it can help tell the difference between lung cancer, other lung diseases, and healthy lungs. Researchers will collect breath samples from 140 adults and use AI to build a di…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New scope test could sharpen lung cancer staging, spare patients unnecessary radiation
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a minimally invasive procedure called EBUS-TBNA is more accurate than standard CT/PET scans for checking if lung cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the chest. The goal is to better select patients for a precise type of radiation therapy (SBRT). Abou…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to spot cancers more precisely
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new radioactive imaging agent that targets a protein called LRRC15, found on many cancer cells. Researchers will use PET scans to see if this agent can better detect and stage cancers like pancreatic, breast, lung, and others. The trial includes 26 healthy…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New DNA test could spot lung cancer in tiny nodules
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if analyzing DNA from fluid left over after a lung nodule biopsy can better detect cancer. About 60 adults with small lung nodules (20 mm or less) will have a standard bronchoscopy, and the leftover fluid will be tested for cancer-related DNA changes. If su…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a phone call catch lung cancer early? new study tests telehealth screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether offering lung cancer screening through telehealth (phone or video visits) can help more high-risk people get tested. Researchers will identify eligible smokers aged 50-80, confirm their eligibility by phone, and schedule either an in-person or teleheal…
Sponsor: Southern Illinois University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New laser microscope could boost lung cancer detection during bronchoscopy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares standard bronchoscopy (using a thin tube to look at the lungs) with and without an additional laser-based microscope called nCLE. The microscope helps doctors see if the sampling needle is in the right spot before taking tissue. About 208 adults with suspiciou…
Sponsor: Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC), Location Academic Medical Center (AMC) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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AI blood test could spot lung cancer years earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) blood test and risk model can help find lung cancer early in people at high risk. Researchers will enroll 400 adults aged 50-80 who smoke or recently quit. Some will get the AI blood test, others an AI analysis of thei…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could one radiologist be enough for lung cancer screening in women?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a single trained radiologist can read low-dose CT scans for lung cancer screening as accurately as two experts. It will enroll 2,635 women aged 50 to 74 who are at risk due to heavy smoking. The goal is to see if this simpler approach can work well i…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New MRI technique may improve diagnosis of Radiation-Induced brain injury
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a special MRI scan called CEST can accurately tell apart radiation damage from tumor growth in people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 60 adults who have had radiation therapy for brain metastases and show new changes on follow-up MRI…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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AI could spot lung cancer in Non-Smokers with family history
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence program can help detect lung cancer early in non-smokers aged 50 to 75 who have a close family member with lung cancer. About 3,000 participants will get a low-dose CT scan of their chest, and the AI will analyze the images…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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AI reads scans to pinpoint lung cancer type
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can accurately identify different types of lung cancer by analyzing PET/CT scans and patient information like age, smoking history, and tumor markers. Researchers aim to improve how doctors distinguish between s…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple blood test may spot lung cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether measuring telomeres (parts of your DNA) in a blood sample can help doctors diagnose lung cancer. Researchers will collect blood from 1,200 people, including those with lung cancer and healthy volunteers, to build a predictive algorithm. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Grupo Español de Investigación en Diagnóstico y Tratamiento Hipertemprano de Enfermedades (GeDiTPhe) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Lung cancer clues found in chest fluid
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking for new biological markers in the fluid that builds up around the lungs (pleural effusion) in people with lung adenocarcinoma. Researchers will compare these markers between cancerous and non-cancerous fluid samples from 100 patients. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Robot bronchoscopy could spot lung cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new robotic technology (ssRAB) to take tissue samples from lung nodules. Current methods work only about 70% of the time; the robot aims to be more accurate and safer. About 100 adults with lung nodules will undergo the procedure under anesthesia and be followe…
Sponsor: Ulsan University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Blood test may spot lung cancer early without needles or scans
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks at tiny pieces of DNA (cfDNA) to find out if lung nodules seen on CT scans are cancer or not. Researchers will study 240 adults with small lung nodules to see how accurate the test is. The goal is to avoid unnecessary biopsies or …
Sponsor: Baohui Han • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot three cancers before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to detect cancer by looking at certain enzymes in the blood. Researchers will collect blood samples from 220 people—120 with breast, lung, or pancreatic cancer and 100 without cancer. They want to see if the enzyme levels are different between the …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 20 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test that looks for DNA signals from 20 different cancers, including lung, breast, and colon cancer. Researchers will see if the test can find cancer early, detect any cancer left after treatment, and catch a relapse before it shows up on scans. The …
Sponsor: Adela, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 8 cancers early using AI
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new AI-powered blood test that looks at platelets and immune cells to find early signs of eight different cancers, including lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults aged 40 and older, both with and with…
Sponsor: Javier Toledo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Yearly CT scans aim to catch lung cancer early in mexican smokers and Wood-Smoke exposed
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will give yearly low-dose CT scans to 1,000 people in Mexico who are at high risk for lung cancer—including heavy smokers, former smokers, and those exposed to wood smoke. The goal is to see if regular screening can find lung cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage.…
Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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One scan, two checks: could a quick abdominal CT during lung screening catch kidney cancer early?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether it's practical to add an abdominal CT scan to the standard lung cancer screening for people aged 55-70 who have smoked. The goal is to see if this extra scan can detect kidney cancer, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and kidney stones without slowin…
Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Taiwan study aims to catch lung cancer early with CT scans in High-Risk groups
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will give low-dose CT scans to over 6,600 people in Taiwan who are at high risk for lung cancer due to heavy smoking, family history, or environmental exposures like air pollution. The goal is to see how many people agree to screening and how many lung cancers are foun…
Sponsor: Gee-Chen Chang • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:14 UTC
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Personalized navigation may boost cancer screening in high-risk communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people a personalized report about their cancer risk and screening options helps them complete recommended cancer tests. Adults aged 45 to 74 who are at high risk for lung, breast, colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, or liver cancer are invited to …
Sponsor: Hunan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A spoonful of olive oil before lung surgery: a new shield against a rare complication?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether drinking 40 mL of extra-virgin olive oil four hours before lung cancer surgery can reduce the risk of chylothorax, a rare but serious complication where lymphatic fluid leaks into the chest. About 1,036 adults with resectable lung cancer will be randomly …
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A mobile app aims to turn health awareness into action — a trial puts it to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a mobile app called Wellnuts can help healthy adults aged 25–65 in Hong Kong become more aware of their health risks and take action. Participants use the app to assess their risk for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, and recei…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered screening aims to catch lung cancer early in veterans
Prevention Recruiting nowLung cancer is the top cancer killer of Veterans, often found too late to cure. This trial tests whether giving doctors personalized prediction tools and dashboards can increase lung cancer screening rates among 23,520 high-risk Veterans. The goal is to catch cancer earlier and r…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a prostate drug stop Post-Surgery urinary problems?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking Flomax (tamsulosin) before and after chest surgery can prevent urinary retention in men aged 50 and older. Urinary retention is a common complication that can require a catheter and cause discomfort. The trial will compare two dosing schedules—star…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New app aims to protect kids from radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app designed to encourage mothers of children aged 4 and under to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Participants receive a free radon test kit and use the app to learn about radon risks. Th…
Sponsor: University of North Dakota • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a common ALS drug prevent chemotherapy brain fog?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether riluzole, a drug already approved for ALS, can prevent the cognitive problems (often called 'chemo brain') that many cancer patients face during chemotherapy. The study will enroll 24 adults with various cancers who are about to start chemotherapy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Family doctors lead lung cancer screening push
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether smokers aged 50-74 are more likely to get a low-dose CT scan for lung cancer when their family doctor recommends it. Researchers will track how many people complete the scan within one year. The goal is to catch lung cancer early in high-risk smokers.
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Lung cancer screening on wheels: can mobile vans save more lives?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a mobile van with a CT scanner can help more people get screened for lung cancer, especially those who are socially disadvantaged. Over 4,300 heavy smokers aged 50-74 will be randomly assigned to either the mobile unit or a hospital. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:10 UTC
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Can AI tailor recovery instructions after lung cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether an AI-generated, personalized discharge plan improves the quality of discharge teaching and recovery for people who had lung cancer surgery. The trial enrolls 156 adults who had surgery for stage I to III lung cancer and are going home to recover. …
Sponsor: Xiamen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pain relief hope for lung cancer patients: nerve block via port
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block given through a small port under the skin can help control chest pain in people with advanced lung cancer. The block delivers numbing medicine near the chest wall nerves. Researchers will compare pain levels and side effects in 180 patients …
Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nutrition plan help lung cancer patients stay stronger?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether nutritional support helps people with advanced lung cancer maintain their weight, strength, and quality of life during chemotherapy. The trial enrolls 100 adults with high nutritional risk. Participants receive dietary advice or a structured nutri…
Sponsor: Casa di Cura Dott. Pederzoli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to ease lung cancer symptoms with fewer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares standard palliative radiation for lung tumors with a newer, more focused technique that delivers a higher dose while sparing the esophagus. The goal is to improve or maintain quality of life by better controlling symptoms and reducing side effects. About 141 a…
Sponsor: Chris Goodman • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Amazon plant put to the test against Cancer's relentless tiredness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowCancer treatment often leaves patients with a deep, lasting tiredness that few treatments can fix. Researchers are testing whether guarana, a caffeine-rich Amazonian plant, can reduce that fatigue and improve daily life. The study gives 60 people with breast, lung, colorectal, ce…
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer injection satisfaction study recruits 700 patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study observes about 700 people with lung or liver cancer who are already receiving atezolizumab as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see how satisfied patients are with this treatment and how it affects their quality of life. The study does not test a new drug but …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentle exercise may revive energy in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether low-intensity endurance exercise can reduce cancer-related fatigue and improve quality of life in lung cancer patients. Participants will either do continuous exercise or interval exercise for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, for 12 weeks. Researchers …
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pedal power: lung cancer patients try Pre-Radiotherapy exercise
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 20-minute exercise session on a stationary bike, done right before each radiotherapy treatment, is practical and safe for people with stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer. About 30 participants will try the program, and researchers will track how many…
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone app aims to boost recovery in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app that tracks symptoms and gives feedback can help lung cancer patients do their prescribed rehab exercises after minimally invasive surgery. About 736 patients will use the app and be randomly assigned to get symptom alerts with clinician …
Sponsor: Zhongshan People's Hospital, Guangdong, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pain block study aims to ease recovery for lung cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different ways to numb nerves around the chest to control pain after lung cancer surgery. Sixty adults having lung cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to one of two nerve block techniques. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief durin…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve block cuts opioid use after lung cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—rhomboid intercostal block and erector spinae plane block—for pain control after lung cancer surgery. Sixty adults undergoing thoracotomy will receive one of the two blocks with bupivacaine. Researchers will measure morphine …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle workout may fight cancer fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether low-intensity endurance exercise can reduce cancer-related fatigue and improve sleep, stress, and quality of life in people with lung cancer. Researchers will compare two exercise styles: continuous and interval, both done for 30 minutes a day, five days …
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new recipe for cancer care: social prescriptions and Bite-Sized learning
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests a new approach to support cancer patients and their caregivers. The intervention combines social prescriptions—connecting people to community resources—with short online learning modules and regular symptom check-ins. The goal is to see if this package can …
Sponsor: University of Regensburg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple drugs may ease radiation breathing woes for lung patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and a short course of steroids can reduce severe shortness of breath after lung radiation in people with both lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. About 98 participants will receive either NAC or placebo, plus either steroids…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: David Palma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple breathing workouts may protect cancer Patients' hearts and lungs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing breathing exercises at home can help reduce heart and lung side effects in people being treated for breast, head/neck, or lung cancer. The exercises are designed to strengthen breathing muscles and may be easier than regular aerobic exercise for pat…
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can herbal plasters boost chemo nausea relief?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding acupoint application—a herbal plaster placed on specific body points—to a standard anti-nausea drug can better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults with lung cancer. Participants receiving first-line platinum-based chemother…
Sponsor: Xiu Huang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise boosts immunotherapy in lung cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether 12 weeks of different exercise programs can help people with advanced lung cancer who are already receiving immunotherapy. The goal is to see if exercise is safe and doable, and if it can improve immune markers. About 30 adults with non-small cell lung…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise help lung cancer patients before treatment?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a personalized exercise program is practical for 20 adults with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer who are about to start treatment. Participants will follow the Precise Exercise Regimen for Cancer Care (PERCC) program before and after their…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Repositioning arms during lung surgery may cut Post-Op shoulder pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether changing how the arms are positioned during lung surgery can prevent shoulder pain on the operated side. Shoulder pain is common after thoracoscopic lobectomy, affecting up to 58% of patients, and can hinder recovery. The study will enroll 270 adults sche…
Sponsor: Chengdu Jinjiang Maternity and Child Health Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease cancer Patients' scan anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a stress management program designed for people with lung cancer who are waiting for routine scan results. The program includes a short orientation, self-guided web modules with stress management exercises, and coaching calls. Researchers want to see if the …
Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help cancer patients stick with immunotherapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a navigation program for cancer patients starting immunotherapy. The program helps with essential needs like food, transportation, and housing, and tracks side effects. Researchers want to see if this support helps patients continue their treatment and improves t…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yoga and mindfulness may help cancer survivors heal from within
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether yoga and mindfulness programs can improve quality of life, reduce inflammation, and even affect gene activity in people who have survived lung, colon, or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer. One hundred survivors, at least six months past treatment, will be ran…
Sponsor: Barbara Nemesure • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an ALS drug clear the fog of chemo brain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether riluzole, a drug already used for ALS, can help cancer survivors who struggle with memory, focus, and mental clarity after treatment — a condition called cancer-related cognitive impairment. Researchers will measure changes in a brain protein called BDNF …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New approach aims to bridge mental health gap for older cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program called Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) designed to help older adults (65+) who have been diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer and are feeling depressed. The program aims to make it easier for them to start mental health care. Rese…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease the burden of advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app called THRIVE can help people with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer feel better day-to-day. Researchers will compare quality of life, physical and emotional symptoms, and coping skills between app users and those receiving usual care. The…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple assessment help older lung cancer patients tolerate chemo better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether a comprehensive geriatric assessment—a detailed evaluation of an older person's health, function, and social support—can help doctors make better treatment decisions for adults aged 60 and older with non-small cell lung cancer. Participants receive…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App-Based breathing training aims to boost lung cancer recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a mobile app that gives visual feedback can help lung cancer patients do breathing exercises more effectively after having part of a lung removed. Forty patients will try both standard breathing training and app-guided training on the same day. Rese…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost social connections for lung cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help long-term lung cancer survivors feel more socially connected and improve their quality of life. Thirty survivors will be randomly assigned to either the program or a comparison group. The program uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop Chemo-Induced nausea in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of two drugs, fosrolapitant and palonosetron, plus a steroid, can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and immunotherapy in people with esophageal or lung cancer. About 120 participants will receive the drug before each chemo c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging technique aims to shield healthy lungs during cancer radiation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to plan radiation therapy for people with stage 3 lung cancer. The method uses CT ventilation imaging to identify and avoid the healthiest parts of the lungs during treatment. Researchers want to see if this approach helps patients maintain a better qua…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a psoriasis drug tame Immunotherapy's harsh side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether brodalumab, a drug used for autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, can safely reduce immune-related side effects caused by cancer immunotherapy. About 11 adults with advanced solid tumors who developed these side effects will receive brodalumab injec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Brian Henick, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a hope program lift spirits during lung cancer treatment?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a brief program called Pathways, designed to help people with advanced lung cancer set personal goals and improve their mental health and quality of life during treatment. About 234 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the Pathways program or …
Sponsor: Laurie McLouth • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Lung cancer patients try exercise during radiation: a feasibility test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a supervised exercise program is safe and doable for people with lung cancer who are undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Ten participants will do aerobic, strength, and breathing exercises several times a week for 7-9 weeks. Researchers will track…
Sponsor: University of Deusto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Which cancer care model boosts quality of life? large trial seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches to supportive cancer care for nearly 3,000 adults with cancer. One group gets information through email or their health record, while the other works one-on-one with a lay health worker over 12 months. The goal is to see which model better impro…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can meditating together ease the burden of advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a couple-based meditation program can improve quality of life for people with stage IV lung cancer and their romantic partners. Researchers will enroll 300 couples to attend meditation sessions and complete questionnaires about their health, mood, and …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Deep-Breathing device may shield lung cancer patients from radiation side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using an incentive spirometer—a device that encourages deep breathing—can lower the risk of lung inflammation (pneumonitis) in people with advanced lung cancer receiving chemotherapy and radiation. About 100 participants will use the device 10 times every…
Sponsor: The Cooper Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Which pain block works best after lung surgery? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after lung cancer surgery. One block is done before surgery near the spine, the other during surgery between the ribs. Researchers will measure pain scores and how much additional pain medication patients need. The goa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Jelly supplement aims to ease chemo side effects in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a jelly-based nutritional supplement in 52 people with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer who are receiving standard cancer treatments like chemo or radiation. The supplement contains ingredients like arginine, omega-3, and olive oil, and is taken twice d…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Sing your way to better lungs: online choir trial for cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether 10 weeks of online singing training can reduce symptoms and improve physical function and quality of life in people who had surgery for non-small cell lung cancer 6 to 18 months ago. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either the singing…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can a short rehab program before lung cancer surgery help patients get fitter and quit smoking?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a short, pre-surgery rehab program for people who smoke and have a lung nodule that may be cancer. About 20 participants will do breathing exercises and get help to stop smoking. The goal is to see if this program is practical and can improve fitness, reduce symp…
Sponsor: University of Vermont • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Which lung surgery leaves patients breathing easier? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares how patients feel after two minimally invasive surgeries for early-stage lung cancer: segmentectomy (removing a small part of the lung) and lobectomy (removing a whole lobe). Researchers will track shortness of breath, physical function, and quality of life fo…
Sponsor: Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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One-Shot lung radiation: does it spare Patients' quality of life?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tracks quality of life in 190 people with inoperable lung tumors or up to 3 lung metastases who receive a single high-dose radiation treatment. Participants fill out questionnaires before treatment and at several points over a year to measure symptoms like breathing tr…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Veterans with lung cancer get weekly check-in calls to boost quality of life
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular phone support from a trained lay health worker can improve quality of life for veterans with lung cancer. 194 veterans will either receive usual care or weekly calls for 6 months. The goal is to see if this extra support helps with healthcare plan…
Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New program aims to boost quality of life for lung cancer survivors in rural areas
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special program designed to help people living in rural areas who have had lung cancer. The program focuses on improving quality of life, reducing stigma, and helping survivors stay engaged with their healthcare. About 300 participants will be randomly assigned…
Sponsor: Jerod L Stapleton, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New imaging technique aims to reduce lung damage during cancer radiation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special imaging method (4DCT) can help doctors avoid giving too much radiation to healthy, working parts of the lung during radiotherapy for lung cancer. About 100 adults with lung cancer will receive standard radiation, but their treatment plan will be…
Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Blood patch may keep lungs sealed after cancer treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a patient's own blood into the lung lining (a pleural blood patch) can prevent air leaks after thermal ablation for lung cancer. About 106 adults scheduled for lung ablation will be randomly assigned to receive the blood patch or not. The main g…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Vitamin c trial aims to boost quality of life in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding intravenous vitamin C to standard chemotherapy can improve quality of life for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 90 adults with incurable lung cancer will receive either vitamin C or a placebo alongside their usual treatment. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a high dose of steroids ease pain after lung surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high dose of the steroid dexamethasone can reduce pain when coughing after lung surgery (VATS lobectomy or segmentectomy) in patients who score high on a pain-expectation scale. 80 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a high dose (1 mg/kg)…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can exercise help cancer patients? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a supervised exercise program for people with cancer. Participants will take part in group exercise classes twice a week for 8 to 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the program helps improve physical activity levels and manage cancer-related symptoms. The study…
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Veterans get paid to quit smoking in new VA study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Contingency Management that gives Veterans rewards for quitting smoking, verified by breath tests. Researchers will first gather feedback from Veterans and staff, then run a small pilot with 20 Veterans over 5 weeks. If successful, a larger trial…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can cycling speed recovery after lung cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding daily cycling to standard physical therapy helps people recover faster after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. 184 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard rehab or standard rehab plus 20 minutes of stationary cycling. The ma…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:32 UTC
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Can restorative justice help close the lung cancer screening gap?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision-making support program based on restorative justice principles, designed specifically for Black adults who are at high risk for lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach increases understanding, trust, and willingness to get screened. Forty-five…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new radiation machine cut breath holds for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a next-generation radiation delivery system can run a complete treatment workflow while patients hold their breath. The trial enrolls about 20 adults with tumors in the chest or upper abdomen who are already scheduled for stereotactic body radiati…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer surgery registry aims to track Long-Term survival
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow 600 people with early-stage lung cancer who undergo a surgery called segmentectomy. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their health before surgery, shortly after, and six months later. The goal is to measure how long people l…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can wearables unlock the link between fatigue and movement in lung cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 50 adults with locally advanced or metastatic lung cancer who are starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Researchers want to see how cancer-related fatigue and daily physical activity change during treatment, and whether those changes are connect…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can personalized chemoradiation protect lung cancer Patients' hearts?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how chemoradiation for locally advanced lung cancer affects the heart. Researchers will track 100 patients using heart tests, blood samples, and questionnaires. The goal is to see if tailoring treatment based on individual risk can reduce heart problems.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Morning or afternoon? new study tests if immunotherapy timing boosts cancer fight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether getting immunotherapy infusions in the morning versus the afternoon changes outcomes for people with advanced lung cancer or head and neck cancer. About 238 participants will be randomly assigned to morning or afternoon infusions. Researchers will trac…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic lung surgery on the rise: what does it mean for patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records from 600 lung cancer patients who had surgery between 2004 and 2019. The goal is to see if the use of robotic surgery has led to more atypical segmentectomies (removing part of a lung lobe). Researchers want to understand how robotic methods com…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot vs video: which lung cancer surgery is better for recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of minimally invasive lung cancer surgery: robotic-assisted (RATS) and video-assisted (VATS). It will follow 512 patients across Europe to see which technique leads to better quality of life and recovery. The goal is to help surgeons and patients mak…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch track how kids recover from cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether smartwatches and blood tests can measure how well children recover after surgery to remove a solid tumor. About 40 children and their caregivers will wear smartwatches and answer questionnaires before surgery and for up to a year after. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to standardize lung cancer testing across labs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study involves 3,400 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer to see if a new test for a protein called TROP2 works consistently across different laboratories. The goal is to ensure that doctors can reliably use this test to guide treatment decisions. Participants pro…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in lung and esophageal cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect tumor, normal tissue, and blood samples from up to 1559 people with cancers of the lung, esophagus, or pleura. Researchers will analyze genetic and epigenetic changes to better understand these diseases and identify potential markers for future treatmen…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ER Check-Ups could boost lung cancer screening rates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to increase lung cancer screening in people at high risk. Researchers will use the emergency department to identify eligible patients and offer them extra help to get a low-dose CT scan. The goal is to see if this approach works better than standard car…
Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can protein patterns in stored tumors point to new treatment targets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study in Vietnam looks at archived tumor samples from patients with several solid cancers, including liver, colorectal, gastric, breast, lung, endometrial, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will measure the presence of two proteins, ENPP1/cGAS and FA…
Sponsor: Tam Anh Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic biopsies help unlock lung cancer genetics for future research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well robotic biopsies can collect enough tissue to find genetic changes linked to lung cancer. About 40 adults at high risk for lung cancer or with suspected spread to the lungs will take part. The goal is to create a databank of genetic and medical inform…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NCI opens screening study for experimental cell therapies in multiple cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, or colorectal cancer) to see if they qualify for experimental treatments being tested by the NCI Surgery Branch. These treatments involve taking a patient's own immune cells, growing them in a lab, and giving th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive canadian study tracks lung cancer care and costs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will review health records of 60,000 adults with lung cancer in Alberta and Ontario to understand current treatments, survival rates, and healthcare costs. It aims to describe real-world patterns rather than test a new treatment. No direct benefit to participants, but …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2000 volunteers help create a gold standard for cancer blood tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Guided radiation may shield ovaries in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of adaptive radiotherapy can reduce radiation exposure to the ovaries in young women (ages 18-50) receiving pelvic radiation for cancers like uterine, rectal, or cervical cancer. Using advanced imaging and an AI treatment planning system, resea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers launch major tissue bank to unlock secrets of mesothelioma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood, urine, tumor samples, and health data from up to 1,000 people with malignant mesothelioma or other cancers that express a protein called mesothelin. Participants will be followed over time to track the course of their disease. The goal is to buil…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No treatment, just samples: new study aims to understand cancer immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and other biospecimens from adults with cancer to analyze immune-suppressing cells and genetic changes. Up to 1,750 participants will provide samples before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to better understand how cancer affects the immune system, bu…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer genetics study aims to personalize treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood or cheek swab samples from 1,100 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute to analyze genetic differences that may influence how their bodies process cancer treatments. The goal is to understand why some patients experience more side effects or le…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inherited genes may hold key to lung cancer risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether certain inherited genetic mutations increase the risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers will collect blood or saliva samples and questionnaire data from 500 participants, including lung cancer patients and their family members. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could lung fungi hold clues to Cancer's behavior?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates the types of fungi present in lung tissue from people with non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers will compare fungal communities across different tumor subtypes, stages, and patient outcomes to see if they relate to how the disease progresses. The goal i…
Sponsor: 958th Army Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Navigating lung cancer: new study aims to boost screening in High-Risk black adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a patient navigation program can increase the number of people who complete lung cancer screening. The study will enroll 675 Black or African-American adults who are at high risk for lung cancer due to smoking history. Participants will receive guida…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled MRI tracer could spot lung damage before it happens
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special MRI scan using an inhaled gas called hyperpolarized xenon-129 can help doctors identify and predict lung damage caused by radiation therapy in lung cancer patients. The gas is breathed in instead of being injected like a typical contrast dy…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost lung cancer screening in tribal communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized patient navigation can help more American Indian and Alaska Native people in Washington state get screened for lung cancer. About 237 adults aged 50-77 who smoke or recently quit will be enrolled. The goal is to see if tailored support helps …
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Minute checkup could transform care for older lung cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a short, 10-15 minute health assessment called the Practical Geriatric Assessment (PGA) for adults aged 65 and older with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who are about to receive radiation therapy. The goal is to see if using this quick checkup leads to mo…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community health workers aim to boost lung cancer screening rates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether community health workers can help more eligible people get screened for lung cancer and quit smoking. The workers will reach out to patients, help them make informed decisions, offer smoking cessation counseling, and navigate barriers to care. The study w…
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer DNA hunt aims to stop relapse before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 7,000 people with various cancers who have had or will have treatment aimed at a cure. Researchers collect blood, tissue, urine, and saliva samples over time to look for tiny bits of cancer DNA left behind. The goal is to find any remaining cancer as early as p…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor avatars reveal why cancer hits minorities harder?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create patient-derived tumor models from 500 people with bladder, lung, stomach, or liver cancer, focusing on racial and ethnic minorities in California. By analyzing genetic and treatment response differences, researchers hope to guide more precise therapies f…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict and treat cancer wasting better? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at why some people with advanced cancer lose weight and muscle, a condition called cachexia. Researchers will follow 800 patients with advanced lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer to see if there are distinct subtypes of cachexia based on symptoms, biomar…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why are women getting lung cancer? a deep dive into risk factors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at the medical records of 300 women diagnosed with lung cancer to identify common risk factors. Researchers will examine demographics, smoking history, environmental exposures, and other potential contributors. The goal is to better understand what may drive…
Sponsor: Mansoura University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we spot cancer before it starts? a massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, saliva, urine, stool, and tissue samples from people who are at increased risk of cancer, including those with genetic predispositions, survivors of childhood or adult cancer, or those with precancerous conditions. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why some Never-Smokers get lung cancer: a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at factors that might increase the risk of lung cancer in women aged 40 to 74 who have never smoked. Researchers will collect questionnaires and blood samples from 500 women—some with lung cancer and some without—to analyze genetic and exposure-related clues. The…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive Real-World study to see if targeted pills boost survival after lung cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow about 2,000 patients in China who have early-stage lung cancer with a specific gene mutation (EGFR) and have received targeted therapy pills (EGFR-TKIs) after surgery. Researchers will track how long patients live and how long they stay cancer…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent may help doctors see which lung tumors are still growing during immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial will test a new PET imaging agent called 64Cu-DOTA-pembrolizumab in 6 people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer who are already on the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the imaging agent can safely tell the difference between tum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your Tumor's DNA might predict immunotherapy success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether genetic markers in tumor tissue, blood, and stool can predict how well lung cancer patients respond to immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze samples from 2,000 adults with lung cancer who are receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors, searching for patt…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drop of blood predict disease years before it strikes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples and health data from 15,000 symptom-free adults over 40 to understand what healthy aging looks like at the molecular level. By tracking participants over time, researchers hope to establish normal ranges for thousands of blood markers and id…
Sponsor: Center for Molecular Fingerprinting Research Nonprofit LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we better support lung cancer patients on immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the quality of life, symptom severity, and care needs of lung cancer patients who are receiving or have received immunotherapy. By analyzing questionnaires from 180 participants, researchers aim to identify factors that influence these needs, such as marital s…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict frailty in serious illness? a large study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some older adults with serious conditions like cancer or fractures become vulnerable or frail. Researchers will follow about 1500 patients to find out how common different causes of vulnerability are and how they affect outcomes like survival and quality o…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI outthink cancer experts? a landmark trial pits five AIs against tumor boards
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether five advanced AI models can match the treatment recommendations of expert tumor boards for cancer patients. Using 100 standardized synthetic cases across breast, lung, urological, digestive, and gynecological cancers, each AI and two independent tumor boar…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart-Lung watch: can blood tests predict cancer treatment side effects?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether regular heart and lung monitoring, along with blood samples, can predict side effects in people with lung cancer receiving radiation and immunotherapy. The goal is to find early warning signs of heart or lung damage before symptoms appear. The trial …
Sponsor: Bo Lu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests could unlock early clues for three major lung diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for biological markers in the blood that could help diagnose and predict the course of three serious lung conditions: COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and lung cancer. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 120 adults with these diseases to find li…
Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Charting the path to better lung cancer care in colombia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of people in Colombia diagnosed with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer between 2017 and 2023. Researchers aim to understand how patients are diagnosed, how long it takes to start treatment, and what factors affect their care. By mappi…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario San Ignacio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic roadmaps for advanced cancer: study tests whether expert navigation boosts targeted therapy use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether having a specialist review genetic test results and guide treatment decisions can increase the use of targeted therapies for people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, colorectal, and bladder cancers. Participants will have their tumor or …
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rapid autopsy program aims to unlock secrets of aggressive lung cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a rapid autopsy program for people with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Within 10 hours of death, researchers collect tumor and blood samples to study the disease's biology. The goal is to generate new cell lines and genetic data that could lead to better…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare cancer in pregnancy: global registry aims to fill knowledge gap
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international registry collects data on patients diagnosed with thoracic cancers (including lung cancer) while pregnant or who become pregnant during or after cancer treatment. Because these cases are rare, there is little information to guide doctors. The registry aims to d…
Sponsor: Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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12,000 patients needed to bridge gap between clinical trials and Real-World cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect health information from 12,000 adults with lung or other chest cancers. Researchers want to understand why some people respond better to treatment than others, even when their cancer stage is the same. By gathering data from routine care, they hope to i…
Sponsor: Dutch Society of Physicians for Pulmonology and Tuberculosis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for blood markers to unmask hidden aggressive tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tumor tissue samples from people with head and neck or lung cancers to find biological markers that indicate low oxygen levels within tumors. Low-oxygen tumors tend to be more aggressive and resistant to standard treatments like radiation and chemoth…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict leukemia risk after cancer therapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates clonal hematopoiesis (CH) — small mutations in blood cells that can arise naturally or after cancer treatment — in adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation for solid tumors like breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer drug matching: lab test could personalize treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether testing lung cancer cells in a lab can predict which drugs will work best for each patient. Researchers will collect fluid from around the lungs of 400 people with lung cancer who need drainage for shortness of breath. They will grow the cancer cells i…
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lung cancer DNA hunt: 800 patients join search for clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting tumor tissue and blood samples from 800 people with lung cancer to look for changes in a gene pathway called EGFR. The goal is to better understand the DNA mutations that drive the disease. No new treatment is being tested; instead, researchers hope to id…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can couples coping together ease the burden of advanced cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a program called 'Couples Coping Together Against Cancer' is helpful and practical for people with advanced cancers like stage IV breast cancer, glioblastoma, or lung cancer, and their partners. Researchers at City of Hope will enroll 160 couples to se…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Blood test could speed up lung cancer treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a blood test called liquid biopsy can quickly find genetic changes in people with advanced lung cancer. About 70 adults will give a blood sample, and researchers will compare the results to standard tissue biopsies. The goal is to see if this approach …
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost Smoker-Doctor talks on quitting and lung screening
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CONNECTing to LungCare that helps smokers have better conversations with their doctors about quitting smoking and getting screened for lung cancer. The program includes educational materials and a personalized summary to guide discussions. Resear…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Family history lung cancer screening study launches in hong kong
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether low-dose CT scans can find lung cancer early in people who have a parent, sibling, or child with lung cancer. The study includes 1,520 people aged 50 to 75, both smokers and non-smokers. Researchers want to see how many cases of lung cancer are fo…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Study reveals best screening strategies for catching lung cancer early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different lung cancer screening habits (like too much, too little, or just right) affect whether the cancer is caught early. About 5,390 newly diagnosed lung cancer patients will share their medical history and screening records. The goal is to find the be…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients join ontario Gene-Mapping effort to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Study tests if teaching doctors and patients boosts lung cancer screening
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether providing education and decision counseling to both healthcare providers and patients can increase the number of people who get screened for lung cancer. The trial involves 822 participants who have a history of smoking. Researchers will track how many…
Sponsor: Ronald Myers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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75,000 lung cancer Patients' records mined to reveal treatment trends
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers information from the medical records of 75,000 adults treated for lung cancer at 38 French hospitals. Researchers will look at patient details, tumor types, and treatments given over time. The goal is to understand how care has evolved and what outcomes patient…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a blood test tell who will respond to lung cancer immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 200 people with non-small cell lung cancer to find biological markers that predict whether immunotherapy will work. Researchers will compare samples taken before treatment and at the time the disease gets worse. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Lung cancer biobank aims to unlock secrets of treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, tumor tissue, and fecal samples from 500 people with lung cancer. Researchers will track how patients respond to standard treatments and look for biological clues that predict success or failure. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could X-Ray vision replace lung cancer marker implants?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new technology that uses x-rays to track lung tumors during radiation therapy, without needing to implant markers in the lung. About 30 people with early-stage lung cancer or a few lung metastases will take part. The goal is to see if the markerless tracki…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New CT method may improve lung surgery predictions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether using CT ventilation imaging can more accurately predict lung function after lung cancer surgery compared to the standard method. Researchers will compare predictions from CT scans with actual lung function tests in 15 surgical candidates. If succes…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New imaging methods aim to spare healthy lung during cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether special X-ray imaging techniques can map which parts of the lung are working best, so radiation for lung cancer can avoid those areas. Fifteen adults with stage II-IV lung cancer will get extra scans before and after their standard radiation treatment. Th…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New Breathing-Smart CT scan aims to sharpen lung cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of CT scan that pauses during irregular breathing to get clearer images for lung cancer radiation planning. It involves 30 adults with lung cancer who will receive one extra scan during their usual treatment simulation. The goal is to see if this metho…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Lung cancer showdown: which drug combo works best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have low PD-L1 levels (below 50%). Researchers will compare two standard treatment combos: chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab versus nivolumab plus ipilimumab with chemotherapy. The goal is to see wh…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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7,500 lung cancer patients join study to speed up biomarker testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 7,500 people with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer to see how quickly they get biomarker tests and whether those tests help doctors choose the right treatment. Researchers want to find out what slows down testing, such as tissue problems or insurance …
Sponsor: US Oncology Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Brazilian lung cancer study aims to bridge treatment gaps
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the real-world treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in Brazil. Researchers will review medical records of 200 patients and survey doctors to see if treatments follow national guidelines. The goal is to understand patient demographics and im…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study aims to improve life for patients on Long-Term cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced cancers who are taking long-term targeted treatments. Researchers want to learn about their experiences through interviews. The goal is to find better ways to support these patients. The study is currently recruiting 75 participants.
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a virtual health coach get more minorities into cancer trials?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a website with a virtual community health educator can help Black and Hispanic cancer patients in Florida learn about and sign up for clinical trials. About 350 adults will be randomly assigned to either a standard information portal or one with a vi…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Lung cancer gene test without surgery shows promise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a small sample taken from lung cancer patients during a routine biopsy (called EBUS-TBNA) can be used to analyze genes that predict how well treatments like chemotherapy or surgery might work. Researchers plan to enroll 400 adults with confirmed or sus…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New MRI technique could sharpen cancer radiation targeting
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging method called 4D-MRI that creates 3D movies of the lungs and liver as a person breathes. The goal is to help doctors better track tumor movement during radiation therapy, making treatment more precise. Researchers will test this in healthy volu…
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Does cannabis fuel aggressive lung cancer in young adults?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is investigating how common cannabis use is among lung cancer patients under 60 and whether it is linked to more aggressive tumors. Researchers will collect blood and hair samples from 150 participants across three French hospitals. The goal is to better understand if …
Sponsor: Centre Chirurgical Marie Lannelongue • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New MRI method tracks sugar burning in lung tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a better way to image lung tumors using MRI and a natural, slightly modified sugar solution. Researchers will look at how tumors burn sugar for fuel by analyzing tumor samples after surgery. The goal is to understand the metabolic pathways of lung cance…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New combo therapy for lung cancer under Real-World watch
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 100 adults with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who have certain EGFR gene mutations and are receiving amivantamab plus platinum-based chemotherapy through an early access program. Researchers will collect medical data to see how long the tr…
Sponsor: GFPC Investigation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood particles may predict chemo nerve pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles, can predict nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will follow 120 adults with various cancers who are receiving specific chemo drugs. Participants give blood samples and answer qu…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can we predict dangerous blood clots in lung cancer immunotherapy patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often lung cancer patients on immune checkpoint inhibitors develop blood clots (in veins or arteries) and what factors increase that risk. Researchers will follow 2,400 adults with lung cancer who are starting immunotherapy, comparing those who get clots w…
Sponsor: Beijing Chao Yang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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4,000 volunteers help scientists hunt lung cancer clues in body fluids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, sputum, and lung tissue from 4,000 adults at high risk for lung cancer. Researchers analyze these samples to find DNA changes and other markers that could signal cancer early. The goal is to better understand how lung cancer develops and to find …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World lung cancer care for seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how adults aged 70 and older with non-small cell lung cancer are treated in everyday medical practice. Researchers will track 500 participants to understand which treatments work best, how safe they are, and how they affect quality of life. The goal is to gath…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: GFPC Investigation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Lung cancer survivors thrive years after diagnosis – scientists want to know how
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with advanced lung cancer who have lived at least three years after diagnosis and are no longer on chemotherapy. Researchers want to understand their health, quality of life, and social or financial challenges. Participants will fill out questionnaires …
Sponsor: GFPC Investigation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Massive lung cancer database aims to personalize radiation therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of 10,000 lung cancer patients who received radiation therapy. Researchers will collect information on tumor control, side effects, and quality of life to build models that predict outcomes. The goal is to use these models to select the bes…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Robotic vs. video surgery: which is better for lung cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two types of minimally invasive surgery for central lung cancer: robotic-assisted (RATS) and video-assisted (VATS). Researchers want to see which one helps patients live longer without cancer coming back. About 450 adults with non-small cell lung cancer will t…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a breath test spot lung cancer return?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether DNA from blood, sputum, lung fluid, and breath can help find genetic changes in non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers will collect samples from 210 patients before and after surgery, then follow them for 24 months to check for cancer return. The goal…
Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Your story matters: new study seeks cancer patients and caregivers to share experiences
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses online surveys to learn about the real-life experiences of people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers want to understand the emotional, physical, social, and financial challenges they face. The goal is to use this information to improve support…
Sponsor: Cancer Support Community, Research and Training Institute, Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a CT scan predict lung cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at CT scans from 2,000 people to see if computer models can better predict how lung cancer will respond to treatment. Researchers will review past patient records and data from a national screening trial. The goal is to improve screening and treatment decisions f…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Anesthesia choice may influence lung cancer return, major trial investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large clinical trial is testing whether the type of anesthesia used during lung cancer surgery affects the chances of the cancer coming back. Over 5,000 people having surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either intravenous p…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Lung cancer 'Mini-Tumors' grown in lab could guide personalized therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tumor samples from 150 lung cancer patients to grow miniature versions called organoids in the lab. Researchers will test how these organoids respond to chemotherapy and targeted drugs, and compare that to how the patient's actual tumor responds. They will als…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Fitbit study tracks lung cancer Patients' steps to improve surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how walking and sleep habits affect recovery in people having lung cancer surgery. About 240 patients will wear a Fitbit to track their steps and sleep, and some will get extra support to increase walking. The goal is to see if more walking leads to fewer comp…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Cancer Patients' nutrition under the microscope: study tracks body changes during treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 110 adults with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer to see how their nutrition and body composition change during standard cancer treatments. Researchers will measure food intake, muscle mass, and strength over time. The goal is to gather data that could late…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lung cancer drug tislelizumab under Real-World microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is watching how lung cancer patients do when they get the drug tislelizumab in normal doctor visits, not in a strict research setting. About 240 people with small cell or non-small cell lung cancer will take part. The goal is to see how long they live, how the drug aff…
Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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AI vs. tradition: which writes better cancer reports?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a large language model (AI) can help junior doctors write more accurate and efficient cancer treatment reports. Forty doctors will be split into two groups: one using AI assistance, the other using traditional methods. The reports will be scored by expert…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Massive cancer gene mapping project aims to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze the genes of 25,000 adults who have cancer or are at risk for it. Researchers will use advanced testing to find genetic changes linked to cancer and track health records over time. The goal is to learn more about cancer biology and discover new ways to per…
Sponsor: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a personalized diet help lung cancer patients? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting data from 180 lung cancer patients to understand their nutritional and metabolic status. Researchers will analyze factors like genetics and gut bacteria to create a model that can recommend personalized diets. The goal is to improve quality of life and ou…
Sponsor: Fundación Investigación E Innovación Biomédica Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofia-Henares • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to see lung Cancer's immune profile without surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether advanced MRI scans can identify different immune types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without needing a tissue biopsy. Researchers will scan 50 adults with early-stage lung cancer and compare MRI results to standard lab tests. If successful, this a…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood tests may predict lung cancer return after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 100 people with early-stage lung cancer who had surgery. Researchers will measure tumor cells and DNA in their blood to see if these markers can predict if the cancer comes back. The goal is to better understand how lung cancer spreads and improve long-term…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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3000 patients join hunt for lung cancer biomarkers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, urine, saliva, and other samples from 3000 people with lung nodules or lung cancer. Researchers hope to find biological markers that can help diagnose lung cancer earlier, predict how the disease will progress, and guide treatme…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Which sedation works best for lung biopsy? new trial aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial compares conscious sedation versus general anesthesia for a lung biopsy procedure called pEBUS, used to diagnose lung nodules. About 306 adults with peripheral lung lesions will be randomly assigned to one of the two sedation methods. The goal is to see which approach …
Sponsor: Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, University Laval • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New study seeks to reduce risks of second radiation for lung cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study tracks 500 lung cancer patients receiving a second round of high-dose radiation to the chest. Researchers will collect data on side effects and survival to find safer ways to deliver repeat radiation. The goal is to help doctors personalize treatment and …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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8,000-Patient study aims to sharpen cancer radiation with Real-Time MRI
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will follow about 8,000 cancer patients who receive radiation therapy using a special machine called an MR-Linac, which combines an MRI scanner with a radiation beam. The goal is to learn how well this technology works for different cancers, in…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Scientists investigate immune cells in lung cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at different types of neutrophils (a kind of immune cell) in the blood of people with lung cancer. Researchers want to see if certain neutrophil types are linked to tumor growth and resistance to immunotherapy. They will compare blood samples from 100 lung cancer…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Blood molecules may warn of chemo nerve pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny molecules in the blood, called microRNAs, can help predict how often and how severely cancer patients develop nerve damage from chemotherapy. Researchers will study 90 people receiving specific chemo drugs for lung or colon cancer. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Lung cancer study digs into drug resistance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tumor samples from 500 adults with lung or other chest cancers to find out why some treatments stop working. Researchers will study genetic changes in the cancer cells. The goal is to learn how to better choose the next treatment for each person.
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New study aims to predict lung cancer in Never-Smokers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a risk prediction model for lung cancer in people who have never smoked. Researchers will enroll 10,000 participants aged 50-80 with a family history of lung cancer. They will collect data from questionnaires, blood tests for autoantibodies and genetic mark…
Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Which biopsy gets the best genetic info for lung cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to take tissue samples from lung cancer patients: standard needle biopsy (EBUS-TBNA) and a newer freezing technique (cryobiopsy). The goal is to see which method provides enough tissue for genetic testing, which helps doctors choose the best treatment…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Scientists dig into immune cells to unlock lung disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how immune cells behave in people with lung cancer, sarcoidosis, and COPD. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples from 425 participants to analyze immune function. No experimental treatments are given. The goal is to understand why some patients don…
Sponsor: Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study aims to boost home radon testing in NH and VT
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at ways to encourage homeowners and renters in New Hampshire and Vermont to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. In the first phase, participants join focus groups to share their views on radon testing. In the second phase, pa…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks immune response in lung cancer patients after standard treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 50 people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer who have already received chemo-radiotherapy and are about to start immunotherapy with durvalumab. Researchers will look at how the immune system responds and whether that relates to survival. Th…
Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Study probes hidden fear haunting cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common severe fear of cancer recurrence is among people treated for breast or lung cancer. Researchers will survey 200 patients and interview 40 of them to understand their experiences and what kind of support they need. The goal is to find better ways to …
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Lung cancer study aims to fill gaps left by clinical trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 730 newly diagnosed lung cancer patients at Nantes University Hospital. Researchers will follow patients from diagnosis until death to understand how treatments work in real life, especially for patients often left out of clin…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Blood and tissue samples sought to refine cancer DNA tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and leftover tissue samples from 9,600 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will use these samples to improve tests that look for cancer DNA in the blood. The goal is to better detect if cancer returns o…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Your cough could reveal hidden lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a simple, non-invasive way to detect lung diseases like cancer, asthma, and COPD by analyzing DNA and proteins from cough samples. Researchers will collect cough specimens from 2000 adults, including smokers and non-smokers, and compare them to samples …
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden subtypes of cancer wasting
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 800 people with advanced lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer to understand why some lose weight and muscle (cachexia). Researchers hope to find distinct subtypes of cachexia, which could lead to better, more personalized treatments in the future. Partic…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Smart scans aim to spare healthy lungs during cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether special MRI scans with xenon gas can show which parts of the lung work best. Doctors then aim to aim radiation away from those healthy areas during lung cancer treatment. The goal is to learn if this approach reduces lung damage and helps breathing. About…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sean Fain • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study investigates memory and mood problems in lung cancer patients on targeted therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at memory, thinking, and mood problems that can happen with certain targeted lung cancer drugs (ALK/ROS1 inhibitors). About 20 patients who have these side effects will undergo detailed brain and psychiatric tests. The goal is to better understand these issues an…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New antibody fragments light up tumors in early imaging trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing two new antibody fragments that are designed to attach to a sugar molecule found on many solid tumors. The fragments are labeled with a radioactive tracer so they can be seen on PET/CT scans. The study aims to see where these fragments go in the …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Var2 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can a simple scale help lung cancer patients stick to rehab?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers in Mexico are developing a questionnaire to measure how well lung cancer patients follow their respiratory rehabilitation program. The study will enroll 281 adults with lung cancer who are currently in rehab. Participants will fill out a 56-item scale, and the researc…
Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Pollution's hidden toll: new study seeks early warning signs for lung cancer and COPD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how air pollution particles get into the bodies of non-smokers with lung cancer, COPD, or leukemia, and compares them to healthy volunteers. Researchers will use advanced microscopes and chemical tests to find these particles in blood and tissue samples. The g…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can a computer predict your lung cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting data from 200 people with advanced lung cancer to build computer models that could predict how well a treatment will work. Researchers will gather information from tumor biopsies, blood and urine samples, and patient questionnaires about quality of life a…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to boost lung cancer screening in hispanic communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a telehealth coaching program called TELESCOPE, designed to help Hispanic adults at high risk for lung cancer decide whether to get screened. The program includes a decision aid, smoking cessation support, and help navigating the screening process. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Massive lung cancer database aims to unlock future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of blood samples, tumor samples, and scans from 4,000 people with lung cancer. Researchers will follow participants for up to 10 years to collect information that can help future studies. The goal is to better understand lung cancer and imp…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Video push aims to close lung cancer screening gap for hispanic smokers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short educational video can encourage Hispanic current and former smokers to get screened for lung cancer. Researchers will enroll 2,000 people aged 50-80 who smoke or quit recently. Participants watch the video and answer surveys to identify barriers a…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Nerve block during chest surgery may cut recovery risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a paravertebral nerve block during chest surgery can lower the chance of problems like lung infections, collapsed lungs, or breathing failure. Researchers will follow 500 adults having keyhole or robotic lung surgery. The goal is to see if this …
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could your stomach meds be sabotaging cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain drugs that change the gut bacteria (like antibiotics or acid reducers) can affect how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced lung cancer. Researchers will review medical records from 800 patients to see if those who took these drugs h…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New study aims to combine imaging and genetics for smarter lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether combining PET scan images with genetic testing can better predict how well non-small cell lung cancer patients will respond to treatment and how long they might survive. Researchers will analyze scans and tumor samples from 120 adults. The goal is to c…
Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:02 UTC
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Algeria launches large lung cancer registry to improve care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will collect information from about 3,750 adults with lung cancer across 21 hospitals in Algeria. Researchers will track patients' health, treatments, and outcomes during routine care. The goal is to better understand lung cancer in Algeria and help …
Sponsor: Société Algérienne de Formation et de Recherche en Oncologie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:28 UTC
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Blood test may predict which lung cancer patients respond to immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a liquid biopsy (a blood test that looks for tumor DNA) can predict how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced lung cancer. Researchers will track changes in ctDNA levels from before treatment to six weeks after, and see if those changes ma…
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:14 UTC
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Italian study maps advanced lung cancer traits at diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is gathering information from 1,000 people with advanced (stage IV) lung cancer in Italy. Researchers will look at patients' demographics, symptoms, imaging, and tumor samples to better understand the disease at the time of diagnosis. No new treatments or…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Lung cancer rebiopsy study aims to uncover immunotherapy resistance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tumor samples from 50 lung cancer patients whose disease has worsened while on immunotherapy. The goal is to analyze the tissue for clues about why the treatment stopped working. No new drug is being tested; instead, researchers hope to better understand resis…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New MRI method could make lung cancer treatment more precise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dynamic MRI can better track lung tumor movement during breathing compared to standard CT scans. 150 patients receiving stereotactic body radiotherapy for lung tumors will get an extra MRI scan. If MRI proves more accurate, it could help doctors plan radi…
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:58 UTC