Blood test tracks lung cancer resistance in Real-World study
NCT ID NCT07475637
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can detect a specific resistance mutation called T790M in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors stopped responding to initial targeted therapy. Researchers followed 70 patients in Tunisia, collecting blood samples and medical records to see how often the mutation appeared and if repeat testing improved detection. The goal was to understand how useful liquid biopsy is for monitoring resistance in everyday clinical practice.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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70 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This study included patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer consulting in different hospitals in Tunisia (The Military Hospital of Tunis, Salah Azaiez Institute, Abderhamen Mami Hospital, Jendouba Hospital, Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis...) and referred to the Pathology Department of Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis for EGFR T790M monitoring using liquid biopsy.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed advanced (stage IIIB/IV) non-small cell lung cancer * Documented activating EGFR mutations * Disease progression on first- or second-generation EGFR TKIs Exclusion Criteria: * Prior treatment with third-generation EGFR TKIs before plasma sampling * Lack of follow-up clinical data
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pathology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis
Tunis, 1007, Tunisia
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