Scientists dig into the DNA of drug-resistant lung cancers to find hidden clues
NCT ID NCT07122882
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study enrolls 40 people with non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have stopped responding to targeted therapy (tyrosine kinase inhibitors). Researchers will analyze the tumors' full genetic code and RNA to find new resistance mechanisms. The goal is to better understand why these cancers become resistant, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal new genetic reasons why lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, pointing toward future treatment strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study (40 people) that does not test a new treatment. It may not find clear or actionable resistance mechanisms.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients who have histologically confirmed NSCLC, with at least one of the known oncogene mutation at baseline (EGFR exon 18-21 activating mutation, MET exon-14-skipping mutation, ERBB2 activating mutation, ALK fusion, ROS1 fusion, RET fusion, NTRK1 fusion, NTRK2 fusion, NTRK3 fusion, BRAF V600 mutation, or KRAS G12C mutation), and have documented disease progression during TKI treatment.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Histologically confirmed NSCLC, with at least one of the known oncogene mutation prior to systemic treatment: EGFR exon 18-21 activating mutation, MET exon-14-skipping mutation, ERBB2 activating mutation, ALK fusion, ROS1 fusion, RET fusion, NTRK1 fusion, NTRK2 fusion, NTRK3 fusion, BRAF V600 mutation, or KRAS G12C mutation 2. Patient had received tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) with progressive disease, as assessed by the treating physician 3. Had tumor tissue available for DNA extraction and sequencing. 4. Eligible for withdrawal of a blood sample for DNA extraction and sequencing. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patient had not received TKI or did not have documented disease progression during TKI treatment. 2. Tumor tissue was unavailable for DNA extraction or the DNA quality did not meet the sequencing requirement.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Branch
Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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