Clinical trials
Early Lung Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting early lung cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 205 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03791034Recruiting
Blood DNA test to guide treatment in early lung cancer
This trial studies a “cell-free DNA” blood test to help diagnose and guide treatment decisions for early non-small cell lung cancer. It may help doctors tailor care based on genetic signals seen in the blood before and around surgery.
SeoulAges 18–90 - NCT04286841Recruiting
Immunotherapy before lung surgery for early lung cancer
This trial looks at giving immunotherapy before surgery for certain early-stage lung cancers to help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes. It is mainly for people whose lung cancer can be removed by surgery and who don’t have specific gene changes like EGFR or ALK.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07167459Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Personalized radiation for early stage lung cancer
This trial tests a personalized radiation treatment called SBRT for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that is located in the outer part of the lung and cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this approach works well for people who cannot have surgery or choose not to.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05723250Recruiting
Rural early cancer care coaching and education program
This study tests an educational “care coordination” program to help people living in rural Vermont manage care during the early stages of breast, lung, or colon cancer treatment. It may help you feel more supported and organized while starting or preparing for chemotherapy.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT06848699RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing HLX43 plus Serplulimab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of two cancer drugs (HLX43 and Serplulimab) for people with advanced solid tumors, especially those with a specific type of lung cancer (NSCLC) that has an EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Hunan, ChangshaAges 18–75 - NCT06259929RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant abemaciclib and giredestrant for early breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral medications (abemaciclib and giredestrant) given before surgery to women with a common type of early breast cancer (hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative). The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor before surgery.
Catania, CataniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06535893RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new treatments for early breast cancer
This trial tests new treatments for early breast cancer (stage II or III). It aims to find better therapies that can stop the cancer from coming back, and you may receive a promising new drug.
Nagoya, Aichi-kenAges 18–80 - NCT07349069RecruitingPhase 3
HRS-8080 vs. standard hormone therapy for early breast cancer
This trial tests a new oral drug (HRS-8080) against standard hormone therapy for women with intermediate- or high-risk early breast cancer who have already completed 2 to 5 years of hormone treatment. It aims to see if the new drug can reduce the risk of cancer coming back.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07492394RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dalpiciclib with or without entinostat and letrozole for early breast cancer
This trial is testing a combination of three drugs (dalpiciclib, entinostat, and letrozole) for women with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if adding these medications before surgery can help shrink the tumor.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT07042724Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition for early-stage lung cancer
This study explores whether a personalized exercise and nutrition program can improve outcomes for people with early-stage NSCLC. If you qualify, you will receive support from a health team and use a device to monitor your progress.
VeronaAges 18 years+ - NCT05222087RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation for newly diagnosed metastatic lung cancer without driver mutations
This early study tests whether a specific kind of radiation can be safely given to people with newly diagnosed metastatic lung cancer when cure isn’t possible. It’s meant to see how well the treatment can be delivered and how it affects outcomes in a specific genetic group of tumors.
Southport, QueenslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06107673RecruitingPhase 2
Pill vs chemo before breast cancer surgery
This study compares taking a daily pill (dalpiciclib with hormone therapy) versus standard chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery. It's for postmenopausal women with a common type of early breast cancer that is strongly hormone-receptor positive and HER2-negative.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT06088771RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of dupilumab and cemiplimab before lung cancer surgery
This study tests two drugs, dupilumab and cemiplimab, given before surgery for early-stage lung cancer. The goal is to see if these immune-boosting medicines can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05427136Recruiting
Study early lung problems after childhood cancer treatment
This study looks for early lung (breathing) problems in children after certain cancer treatments, using lung tests and sometimes MRI scans. It may help doctors spot breathing complications earlier and guide better care.
BaselAges 4–22 - NCT06349642Recruiting
Testing a live tumor test for immune therapy response
This trial uses a special test on live tumor samples to see if it can predict how well immune checkpoint inhibitors (a type of immunotherapy) will work for different cancers. It may help doctors choose the best treatment for you.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07399210Recruiting
Detecting lung nodule cancer with a blood test
This study aims to see if a blood test can tell if a lung nodule is cancerous or not. It may help doctors avoid unnecessary procedures.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06225284RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy with or without hormone drug for premenopausal TNBC
This trial tests whether adding a hormone-blocking drug (GnRH agonist) to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps premenopausal women with triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to improve treatment outcomes by targeting hormones that may fuel tumor growth.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06493019RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with chemo and radiation for early anal cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel), and radiation for people with early-stage anal cancer who cannot take the usual chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective as an alternative treatment.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06385717Recruiting
ESD plus chemoradiotherapy for early esophageal cancer
This study tests whether combining radiation and chemotherapy after endoscopic removal of early-stage esophageal cancer can effectively treat the cancer without needing surgery. It may be an option for people whose cancer was removed with ESD but who want to avoid additional surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06467383Recruiting
Study of lung cancer care after surgery or radiation
This study is looking back at the medical records of people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had surgery or radiation therapy between 2018 and 2019. The goal is to understand how patients were diagnosed and treated, which may help improve care for others in the future.
San Giovanni Rotondo, FGAges 18 years+ - NCT04944563Recruiting
Segmentectomy vs lobectomy for small middle-lung lung cancer
This trial compares two types of lung surgery for certain small lung cancers in the middle part of the lung: removing a segment (segmentectomy) versus removing a whole lobe (lobectomy). It aims to see which surgery works better while balancing cancer control and lung function.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05306041RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery hormone therapy with or without PI3K inhibitor
This trial tests whether giving hormone-blocking treatment before surgery works better when combined with an added targeted drug for certain breast cancers. It may help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for people whose tumors have specific hormone and genetic features.
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06225427RecruitingPhase 1
Gilteritinib for advanced ALK-positive lung cancer
This trial tests a drug called gilteritinib for people with a specific genetic type of lung cancer (ALK-positive) that has spread and has been treated before. You may be eligible if you have already tried at least one targeted therapy, and your cancer is still growing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03042221Recruiting
Early re-biopsy to find why tumors survive targeted drugs
This study takes a small tumor sample early after starting targeted treatment (or uses blood if a biopsy isn’t possible) to look for clues—called biomarkers—about why some tumor cells survive. The results may help improve how future patients’ treatments are chosen for certain lung cancer gene mutations.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for early lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 205 recruiting early lung cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a early lung cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a early lung cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.