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Body clock check: a simple swab may guide immunotherapy timing for lung cancer

NCT ID NCT07661251

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Laura Longshaw Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a hair follicle or cheek swab can accurately measure a person's internal body clock (circadian rhythm) in patients with advanced lung cancer receiving immunotherapy. Researchers will use a new tool called TimeTeller to analyze gene activity from these samples. The goal is to see if different chronotypes (early birds vs. night owls) respond better to immunotherapy and whether treatment itself alters the body clock. This is an observational study, meaning no new treatment is given—just monitoring and sample collection.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could pave the way for timing immunotherapy doses to match a patient's internal clock, potentially improving treatment effectiveness.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, so results may not apply broadly. The TimeTeller tool is new and unproven in this context.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Eligible patients will be identified through normal clinical appointments at the Alaw Day Unit (Oncology) in Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, North Wales.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histological diagnosis of NSCLC, stage IIIB-IV NSCLC, receiving pembrolizumab, atezolizumab and nivolumab (+/- chemotherapy) as, adjuvant, neoadjuvant or palliative treatment at Ysbyty Gwynedd * WHO performance status (PS) \<2 * Full capacity * No uncontrolled comorbidities * Able to wear the biosensor bracelet * Able to understand English Exclusion Criteria: * WHO PS \>2 * Uncontrolled comorbidities * Lacking capacity * Inability to wear biosensor bracelet * Complete alopecia.

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Conditions

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non-small cell lung carcinoma

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Non-small cell lung cancer

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