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Pain pills vs. cancer treatment: new study investigates opioid impact on immunotherapy

NCT ID NCT07188857

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hubei Cancer Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how opioid painkillers affect the success of immunotherapy in 100 people with advanced lung cancer who have moderate to severe pain. Researchers want to see if better pain control helps immunotherapy work better, and whether opioids themselves change the treatment's effectiveness. The goal is to gather knowledge, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
opioid drugs
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help doctors understand whether pain control or opioids themselves influence how well immunotherapy works.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Lead sponsor

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

hospital based study

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 18 years; Histologically confirmed advanced NSCLC (Stage IIIb-IV); Need to receive ICIs treatment; Accompanied by moderate or severe pain (NRS score ≥ 4); Need to use opioid drugs for pain management; Able to understand and sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Suffering from severe dysfunction of important organs such as heart, liver, and kidney; Suffering from mental illness or receiving treatment with psychotropic drugs; Pregnant or lactating women; Participating in other clinical trials; Allergic to opioid drugs.

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Conditions

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agnosia non-small cell lung carcinoma

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Immune checkpoint inhibitor OPIOID Pain management

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