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Small cell lung carcinoma
MONDO:0008433Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a highly aggressive malignant neoplasm, accounting for 10-15% of lung cancer cases, characterized byrapid growth, and early metastasis. SCLC usually manifests as a large hilar mass with bulky mediastinal lymphadenopathy presenting clinically with chest pain, persistent cough, dyspnea, wheezing, hoarseness, hemoptysis, loss of appetite, weight loss, and neurological and endocrine paraneoplastic syndromes. SCLC is primarily reported in elderly people with a history of long-term tobacco exposure.
Also known as: SCLC, oat cell carcinoma, oat cell carcinoma (morphologic abnormality), poorly differentiated endocrine neoplasm, Small cell lung cancer, lung oat cell carcinoma, lung small cell carcinoma, lung small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
3272 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 514 tagged with Small cell lung carcinoma itself.
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Occult small cell lung carcinoma 0 trials
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Like drug joins forces with standard chemo to fight lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (obrixtamig) added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of BI 764532 when given with standard treatments. About 46…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody-like drug called BI 764532 alongside standard chemotherapy in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has returned after platinum-based treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 69 partic…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer: YL201 takes on relapsed SCLC in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares a new drug called YL201 to the standard treatment topotecan in 438 adults with relapsed small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if YL201 helps people live longer. Participants receive either YL201 by infusion every three weeks or topotecan by inject…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to preserve immune checkpoint while fighting cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called ONC-392 in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The trial gives ONC-392 alone or with pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, to see what doses are safe and how the body pro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called BNT327 combined with standard chemotherapy in 110 people with small-cell lung cancer. One group has untreated extensive-stage disease, while others have cancer that returned after prior treatment. The study aims to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy tackles tough lung cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests the safety of combining precise radiation (SBRT) with immunotherapy (durvalumab) and two chemotherapy drugs (platinum and etoposide) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemo. The study aims t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding radiation to immunotherapy keep lung cancer at bay?
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether adding radiation therapy to the usual maintenance drug atezolizumab helps people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 138 participants who have already responded to initial chemo-immunotherapy will be…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests smarter radiation to protect memory in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is better at preserving memory and thinking than the current standard of whole brain radiation that avoids the hippocampus (the brain's memory center) plus a dr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may spare brain function in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether using focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) only on the brain tumors, instead of the whole brain, can help preserve thinking and memory in people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 55 participants will receive this …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called TransCon IL-2 β/γ, which aims to boost the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other treatments like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or chemotherapy. The trial includes 320 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer hope: drug combo aims to boost survival in Early-Stage disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 672 participants will receive either the drug combo or a pla…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tarlatamab, which helps the immune system find and attack cancer cells, when given together with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The study includes about 184 people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have n…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep aggressive lung cancer at bay longer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding lurbinectedin to atezolizumab as maintenance therapy helps people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer without the disease worsening. Participants first receive standard induction chemo-immunotherapy, then those with stab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: Immune-Boosting combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug tarlatamab to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy helps people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer. About 330 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the new combination or standard treatmen…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug obrixtamig targets Hard-to-Treat lung and neuroendocrine cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests obrixtamig, a drug that helps the immune system attack cancer cells, in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine cancers that have a specific marker called DLL3. Participants receive the drug weekly or every three weeks for …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding two drugs (durvalumab and ceralasertib) after standard chemo-immunotherapy can help control extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 30 people who have not had prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to see how l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Muhammad Furqan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposome chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests FF-10850, a liposome-wrapped version of the chemotherapy drug topotecan, in 96 adults with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, cervical, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Researchers hop…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare tumors: tarlatamab trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug tarlatamab in people with advanced tumors that have a protein called DLL3. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these tumors. About 29 adults with stage IV cancer will receive tarlatamab, and researchers will track how well it works and a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposomal drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called E7389 liposomal formulation in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study also looks at how the drug works in speci…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy booster improve lung cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation helps people with limited stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 544 participants receive either chemoradiation alone or chemoradiation plus atezolizumab. The main …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called CID-078 in 220 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study is split into two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug shrinks tumors. It is a firs…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Circle Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising cocktail targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a radioactive drug called Lutathera added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination helps people live longer. About 24 participants…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD5305, a PARP inhibitor, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug tarlatatamab shows promise in lung cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing tarlatamab, an experimental drug given by IV, in 252 adults with small cell lung cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors (partial or complete response). Researchers will also m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Chemo-Immunotherapy combo beat standard care for tough lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a chemotherapy combination without etoposide (carboplatin plus paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy drug durvalumab works better than standard treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 67 participants will receive …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two drugs, obrixtamig and ezabenlimab, given together as infusions to adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine tumors that have a specific marker called DLL3. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of obrixtamig when…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called M6620 (berzosertib) combined with the chemotherapy irinotecan in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can slow tumor growth. About 66 p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail shows promise against rare neuroendocrine tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in 17 people with advanced neuroendocrine cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Cabozantinib blocks enzymes that…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, with or without gemcitabine) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial cancer. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe the combination…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outsmart Chemo-Resistant lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding berzosertib to standard chemotherapy (topotecan) helps people with relapsed small-cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 104 participants will receive either the combo or topotecan alone. The goal is to see if berz…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer that mutates into a tougher form
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of the drug serplulimab plus chemotherapy in people whose lung cancer changed from one type (EGFR-mutated non-small cell) to a more aggressive type (small-cell). About 66 adults aged 18-75 will take part. The goal is to see if the combo can slow can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Association of Clinical Trials • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients: immunotherapy drug durvalumab tested after chemoradiation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug durvalumab as a consolidation (follow-up) treatment for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer whose cancer has not grown after chemoradiation. About 70 participants in Spain will receive durvalumab every 4 weeks for up to 24 months. The goal i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: tarlatamab trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a drug called tarlatamab in 222 people with relapsed or refractory small cell lung cancer who have already tried at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if tarlatamab can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive the drug through an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets brain tumors from lung and breast cancer
Disease control CancelledThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs, utidelone and bevacizumab, with or without a third drug called etoposide, in 56 patients with brain metastases from lung or breast cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink brain tumors and improve outcomes. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo extends life in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (with or without another drug, tremelimumab) to standard chemotherapy for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer, a fast-growing cancer that has spread. About 987 participants received either chemo alone or ch…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a targeted therapy), and bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth)—in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, breast, lung, and gastric cancers. The goal is to see…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pinpoint radiation may spare the brain in lung cancer that spreads
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using highly focused radiation on each individual brain tumor, instead of radiating the whole brain, can control cancer spread while protecting memory and thinking. It enrolls people with small cell lung cancer who have 1 to 10 brain metastases. Researche…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug IDE161 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE161, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, prostate, or lung cancer). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at wheth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: tarlatamab trial targets advanced disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called tarlatamab in 32 Chinese adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has worsened after at least two prior treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Researchers will also monitor side effects and how long any response l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (AZD2811) to the immunotherapy durvalumab can help keep extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer from growing after initial treatment. About 31 adults with this advanced cancer will receive the combination as maintenance therapy.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-1316, given as a shot under the skin, together with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior treatment. The study looks at how the dr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MGC018 tested in tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the experimental drug MGC018 in 9 people with relapsed or refractory extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors in at least 25% of patients. Participants receive MGC018 by IV every 28 days until the cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a PARP inhibitor boost chemo for tough lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether adding veliparib (a PARP inhibitor) to the chemotherapy drug temozolomide helps people with small cell lung cancer that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. About 97 participants received either the drug combo or a placebo with temozolomide.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, cediranib and olaparib, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The cancers include certain types of breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug candidate BG-68501 enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-68501 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein (CDK2) that helps cancer cells grow. The trial will check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo extends life for aggressive lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 254 adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who are receiving durvalumab (Imfinzi) along with standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see how long patients stay on treatment and how well it works in real-world settings. The approach uses the immune sys…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: drug plus radiation combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether combining a drug called lurbinectedin with radiation therapy is safe for people with small cell lung cancer that has one new tumor after initial treatment. The drug works by damaging cancer cell DNA, similar to radiation. The goal is to see if this …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain radiation may be skipped in lung cancer: new trial tests safer monitoring
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using MRI brain scans alone to watch for cancer spread is as good as combining MRI with preventive brain radiation in people with small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if avoiding radiation can reduce side effects and help patients live longer. About…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and radiation takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of the PARP inhibitor olaparib, the immunotherapy durvalumab, chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide), and radiation in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who haven't been treated yet. The goal is to see if this mix is safe and work…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo aims to keep lung cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding talazoparib to atezolizumab maintenance therapy works better than atezolizumab alone for people with a specific genetic marker (SLFN11-positive) and extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 100 participants will receive either the com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: experimental combos tested in 110 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests new drugs, alone or combined with pembrolizumab, in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to initial therapy. About 110 participants will receive experimental treatments to see if they are safe and can shrink tumors. The g…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: JANX008 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JANX008 in about 130 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, kidney, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants must have tried all sta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer combo trial pulled before starting
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test two drugs, pembrolizumab and epacadostat, together in people with advanced small cell lung cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer. However, the trial was…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy tackles cancer in HIV patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining two cancer drugs, nivolumab and cabozantinib, in people with HIV who have advanced solid tumors. Only 8 participants were enrolled. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or stabilize tumors.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: Dual-Action drug combo in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new drug called PM8002, which targets the immune system and tumor blood vessels, combined with the chemotherapy paclitaxel. It is for people with small cell lung cancer whose disease has worsened after initial treatment. The study involves 404 participa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—tarlatamab, YL201, and durvalumab—in 29 adults with extensive stage small cell lung cancer that has progressed after prior treatment. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also measuring how well the tum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for aggressive lung cancer in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug (HLX10) that helps the immune system fight cancer, combined with standard chemotherapy, in 26 Japanese patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and impro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs targets Tough-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—tazemetostat, topotecan, and pembrolizumab—in 18 adults with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink or stabilize the canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: early trial launches in china
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug combination (BMS-986489) in about 10 Chinese patients whose small cell lung cancer has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check safety and how the drug moves through the body, while also looking for signs tha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New triple therapy shows promise for aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a new treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, a fast-growing type of lung cancer that has spread. The treatment combined low-dose radiation, an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab), and standard chemotherapy. The goal was to see if this comb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: You Lu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-706, alone or combined with other drugs, in about 288 adults with advanced solid tumors like small cell lung cancer, high-grade brain tumors, and neuroendocrine cancers. The main goals are to check safety, find the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug XmAb20717 tested in rare cancers – trial suspended
Disease control PausedThis phase II trial tests the safety and effectiveness of a drug called XmAb20717 in 140 people with advanced rare cancers, including mesothelioma, lymphoma, and small cell lung cancer. The drug is given by IV. The main goal is to see if tumors shrink. The trial is currently susp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New pfizer drug shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called PF-07104091 in people with advanced small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, or certain breast cancers that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors, either alone or with other…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding two targeted drugs (pembrolizumab and lenvatinib) to standard chemotherapy can help people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. The study involves 46 participants who have not had prior…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New drug combo aimed at tough cancers pulled before starting
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test a combination of two drugs—tarlatamab and sacituzumab govitecan—in adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer or extrapulmonary neuroendocrine cancer that had returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Promising drug shrinks tumors in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called sacituzumab govitecan in 227 people whose solid tumors had spread to other parts of the body. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Researchers measured how many patients had their tumors shrink or disappear. This is not a cure,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Experimental combo targets lung cancer brain metastases in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing the safety and best dose of a drug called berzosertib when given together with whole brain radiation therapy. The study includes 15 people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to find out if this combination is safe enough t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: drug cocktail plus Low-Dose radiation shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy. It combines an experimental immunotherapy (AK104) with standard chemotherapy and low-dose radiation to see if it can better control the cancer. The …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug aims to stop lung cancer relapse after Chemo-Radiation
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether tarlatamab, an experimental drug, can delay cancer progression or improve survival in people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer who have finished chemoradiation without their cancer getting worse. About 404 participants will receive either …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Triple threat: Low-Dose radiation plus chemo and immunotherapy takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a new approach for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior treatment. It combines low-dose radiation with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin or carboplatin plus etoposide) and the immunotherapy drug serplulimab. The go…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Lung cancer combo therapy study pulled before starting
Disease control CancelledThis early-stage study aimed to test a new combination treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who had not received prior therapy. The approach combined low-dose radiation with standard chemotherapy and two immunotherapy drugs (toripalimab and tifcemalima…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Radioactive drug targets tough lung cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, 225Ac-ABD147, in people with small cell lung cancer or large cell neuroendocrine lung cancer that has spread and was previously treated with platinum chemotherapy. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Abdera Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug duo aims to control aggressive lung and nerve cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs together for people with small cell lung cancer or other high-grade neuroendocrine cancers that have already been treated. Niraparib blocks a DNA repair protein in cancer cells, while dostarlimab helps the immune system attack the tumor. The goal is to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for frail lung cancer patients: immune drug may delay tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether the immune-boosting drug durvalumab can help frail patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer keep their disease from progressing after standard chemoradiotherapy. About 100 participants who have stable or improved disease after initial t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug ALK-N001 enters early human testing
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ALK-N001 in people with advanced solid tumors, including esophageal, lung, and stomach cancers. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. Only 16 participants were enrolled,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Anglikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: experimental drug takes on standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new drug called BL-B01D1 to the standard drug topotecan in 722 adults with small cell lung cancer that has come back after initial treatments. The goal is to see if BL-B01D1 helps people live longer. Participants must have already tried immunotherapy and che…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RYZ101 added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced small cell lung cancer that has spread. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose. About 21 adults who have not had t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: RayzeBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may boost lung cancer survival
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab after standard chemo-radiotherapy helps people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer. About 212 participants will receive either atezolizumab or no additional treatment after chemo-radiation. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo aims to boost chemo for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LB-100 combined with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with untreated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination works. Only 3 participants were enrol…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining durvalumab (an immunotherapy) with lurbinectedin (a chemotherapy drug) can help people with advanced small cell lung cancer whose disease returned after standard treatment. About 29 adults who have already had chemotherapy and immunotherapy will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep advanced lung cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding chest radiation followed by immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab alone or with tremelimumab or olaparib) can help control extensive-stage small cell lung cancer after initial chemotherapy. About 25 adults whose cancer did not worsen after fi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tested for incurable cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, alone or together with standard chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose that does not cause severe side effects. About 153 partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called LB2102, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified in a lab to recognize and attack DLL3, a protein found on certain lung cancer cells. The study includes about 41 adults with advanced small cell lung ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Legend Biotech USA Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lurbinectedin and berzosertib, can shrink tumors in people with small cell lung cancer or high-grade neuroendocrine cancers. These cancers often stop responding to standard chemotherapy. The trial includes 37 adults and aims to find t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New cancer drug YL201 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, YL201, in about 990 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, prostate, and liver cancers. The goal is to check safety and see if tumors shrink. It is an early-stage trial, so the drug is not yet proven to work.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame stage IV lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. It tests whether giving targeted radiation before or at the same time as two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe. The goal is to find the best radiation dose for different tumor loca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New pill targets MYC cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug, MRT-2359, in adults with certain advanced cancers, including lung cancer, lymphoma, and other solid tumors driven by MYC genes. The first part finds the safest dose; the second part checks if the drug shrinks tumors. About 174 participa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 105 participants will receive either the standard t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Michael Hopp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in 187 people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has already been treated with chemotherapy. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells. Researchers are checking how many patients' tumors…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called HPN328, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced small-cell lung cancer or neuroendocrine cancers that have a specific marker (DLL3). The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. About 232 adults will tak…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to keep lung cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—niraparib, temozolomide, and atezolizumab—in people with advanced solid tumors or extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination works better than atezolizumab alone as maintenance…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can an herbal formula boost lung cancer treatment?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether adding Yishen Qutong Granules, a traditional Chinese medicine, to standard chemo-immunotherapy can improve outcomes for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 308 participants will receive either the herbal granules or a placebo alongsi…
Sponsor: LI FENG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination (E7389 liposomal formulation plus nivolumab) in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. The study is for people …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Triple threat: new drug cocktail aims to extend life in elderly lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—oral etoposide (chemotherapy), anlotinib (targeted therapy), and envafolimab (immunotherapy)—as a first treatment for elderly patients with extensive small cell lung cancer. The study will enroll 30 participants to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New combo therapy hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called HCB101 given together with other cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded well to prior therapy. About 500 adults will take part to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. The goa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: FBD Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to revive immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of an experimental immune booster (N-803) with standard checkpoint inhibitors in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, bladder, or skin cancer) whose disease progressed after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug serplulimab to standard chemoradiotherapy helps people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer and keep the cancer from growing. About 511 participants will receive either serplulimab or a placebo a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: tarlatamab takes on relapsed SCLC
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study compares tarlatamab, an experimental drug, to standard treatments in about 500 adults with small cell lung cancer that returned after initial chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if tarlatamab helps people live longer. Participants must have measurable disease…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Promising lung cancer combo aims to extend life in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding tarlatamab to durvalumab helps people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer than durvalumab alone. About 563 participants who have already completed initial chemotherapy plus durvalumab will be randomly assigned to one of …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to stop lung cancer return after chemoradiation
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drugs durvalumab (with or without tremelimumab) can help prevent cancer progression in people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer who have completed chemoradiation. About 730 participants will receive either the drug combin…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Experimental drug tarlatamab targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a new drug, tarlatamab, in 269 people with small cell lung cancer that has worsened after standard treatment. Tarlatamab is designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, talazoparib and temozolomide, in 35 people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that came back after initial chemotherapy. Talazoparib blocks cancer cells from repairing their DNA, while temozolomide is a chemotherapy that kills…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New lung cancer combo shows promise in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new drug, serplulimab, combined with chemotherapy, against an existing drug, atezolizumab, also with chemotherapy, for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who haven't had treatment before. The goal is to see which combination works better at c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Custom-Made vaccine plus immunotherapy shows promise in tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a personalized vaccine (made from each patient's unique tumor markers) combined with the immunotherapy drug durvalumab for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and can help slow cancer growth. Only 6 p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Experimental CAR t therapy targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called AMG 119 for adults with small cell lung cancer that has returned or not responded to standard chemotherapy. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) designed to find and attack cancer cells. The main go…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New combo aims to extend life in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding chest radiation to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help people with advanced small cell lung cancer live longer without the disease getting worse. About 46 participants will first receive standard chemotherapy plus durvalumab, then those whos…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Keytruda takes on 15 advanced cancers in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with 15 types of advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. About 1,600 participants receive the drug to see if their tumors shrink or stop growing. The study also looks fo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden tumors more accurately
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of PET/CT scan, using a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-DOTATOC, can find neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and similar tumors more safely and accurately than current imaging methods. About 800 people with known or suspected NETs will receive the sca…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can head radiation stop lung cancer from spreading to the brain?
Prevention CancelledThis study compares two different doses of radiation aimed at the head (prophylactic cranial irradiation) to see which is better at preventing brain metastases in people with small cell lung cancer. Participants had their lung cancer diagnosed within the past year and have alread…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness program aims to ease lung cancer breathlessness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based program for lung cancer patients struggling with breathlessness, cough, and fatigue. The program combines mindful breathing, relaxation, cough control, acupressure, and light exercise. Researchers will check if it's practical and liked …
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can spreading out brain radiation reduce side effects for immunotherapy patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two ways to give radiation to brain tumors in people who are also receiving immunotherapy for cancers like lung, breast, kidney, or melanoma. The standard approach gives one high dose of radiation, while the experimental approach gives smaller doses over sever…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Talking it out: brief sessions may ease lung cancer Survivors' transition
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a few counseling sessions can improve quality of life for adults who have just finished lung cancer treatment with the goal of cure. One group gets five sessions focused on coping skills and social support; the other gets one session with referrals. Resea…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New support program aims to ease lung cancer patients' transition to survivorship
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new support program for adults with lung cancer or mesothelioma who have finished treatment. The goal is to help them improve their quality of life as they move from active treatment to regular check-ups. About 21 participants will try the program to see if it …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can tailored meals ease lung cancer treatment side effects?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether providing medically tailored meals along with nutrition counseling can improve the health and well-being of lung cancer patients who are economically disadvantaged or from minority groups. About 299 patients from four U.S. medical centers will receiv…
Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Your genes may decide how well lung cancer drug works
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial studies whether small differences in genes affect how patients with small cell lung cancer respond to the chemotherapy drug etoposide and how severe its side effects are. Researchers will analyze DNA from 600 patients who take etoposide capsules, comparing two versions…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Medical Director,, IRB Chair • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a remote approach bring clinical trials to lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a remote, direct-to-patient approach can improve how people with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are reached and engaged in clinical research. It involves collecting biospecimens and surveying patients about their preferences and needs regarding new ther…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a hidden nerve condition be more common in lung cancer than we think?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study is looking at how often people with small cell lung cancer also have symptoms of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), a condition that affects the nerves and can cause muscle weakness. Researchers will review medical records and check for LEMS symptoms in adults d…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Russian lung cancer study reveals Real-World treatment patterns
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes how doctors in Russia treat inoperable lung cancer (NSCLC and SCLC) using chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will collect data from 2000 patients across 50 cancer centers to understand real-world practices and short-term outcomes. No new treatments are given; the …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Massive biobank aims to unlock Cancer's secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,600 people with various advanced cancers, along with their medical information, over the course of their treatment. Researchers will store these samples and data in a biobank for current and future studies. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Blood tests could personalize lung cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood of 80 people with advanced lung cancer. Researchers will grow these cells in the lab to test new drugs that target DNA repair. The goal is to learn how to personalize treatment based on each person's tumor cell featu…
Sponsor: Shadia Jalal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can muscle strength predict lung cancer survival?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 160 lung cancer patients to see if their muscle mass, strength, and function are linked to how well they tolerate treatment and their overall survival. Researchers will also explore why some patients struggle to complete their therapy. The goal is to find ways …
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Chest cancer study seeks clues in blood and tissue to improve future treatments
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis research study collects blood, tumor tissue, and other body fluids from 1,000 adults with lung cancer, thymus cancer, or mesothelioma. The goal is to analyze these samples to find biological markers that could predict how the disease will progress or which treatments might w…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New imaging method could spot hidden cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing a radioactive antibody called 124I-Humanized 3F8 to see how it travels through the body and attaches to tumors in people with melanoma, neuroblastoma, or sarcoma. Seven participants will receive the antibody and then have PET/CT scans at several time p…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Blood test may predict cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a tool that can predict whether a cancer patient will benefit from their prescribed therapy. Researchers are analyzing blood samples from 10,000 people with advanced lung cancer or melanoma before and during treatment. The goal is to develop an algorithm…
Sponsor: OncoHost Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Gene study aims to personalize lung cancer chemotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how genetic differences (SNPs) in drug targets influence how well topotecan works and its side effects in 600 people with small cell lung cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the usual topotecan capsule or an imported version. Researche…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Sponsor-Investigator, IRB Chair • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:30 UTC