How do I find out if I qualify for a small cell lung cancer extensive stage study in California?

Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.

Do I have to live in California to take part?

Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.

Does it cost anything to join a small cell lung cancer extensive stage trial?

Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.

Clinical trials · California

Small Cell Lung Cancer Extensive Stage clinical trials in California

We’re tracking 28 recruiting small cell lung cancer extensive stage studies with a site in California — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.

Recruiting studies in California

NCT06910761RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation for cancer spread to brain lining
This trial tests whether a precise type of radiation to the brain and spine (craniospinal irradiation) can help control cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal disease) in people with breast cancer or non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to improve symptoms and slow disease progression.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
NCT06996782RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lung cancer study testing new combination treatments
This study tests a new drug (rilvegostomig) alone or with chemotherapy or another drug (ramucirumab) for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It aims to see if these combinations work better than standard treatments.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
NCT07005128RecruitingPhase 3
New Drug Combo for First-Line Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial tests adding a new immunotherapy drug (tarlatamab) to the standard first-line chemo-immunotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination works better than the usual treatment alone.
Fullerton, CaliforniaAges 18–99
NCT05691491RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Temozolomide plus M1774 for advanced metastatic cancers
This Phase 1/2 trial tests a combination of temozolomide and M1774 to see how safe it is and whether it can help shrink advanced cancers that have spread. It focuses on certain tumor types and specific biomarker results, and it may be an option if standard treatments have been tried or aren’t possible.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+

Small Cell Lung Cancer Extensive Stage trials by city in California

Where these studies are running in California

Institutions with a site for the recruiting small cell lung cancer extensive stage studies listed above.

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Research Site
Translational Research in Oncology US Inc, Trio Central Pharmacy
UC Irvine Health
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

What taking part in a small cell lung cancer extensive stage study involves

A screening visit first

Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.

Care at a nearby site

Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.

You stay in control

Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.

The team decides eligibility

Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.

Small Cell Lung Cancer Extensive Stage trials in other states

Common questions

Are there small cell lung cancer extensive stage clinical trials in California?: Yes. We're currently tracking 28 recruiting small cell lung cancer extensive stage studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
How do I find out if I qualify for a small cell lung cancer extensive stage study in California?: Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
Do I have to live in California to take part?: Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
Does it cost anything to join a small cell lung cancer extensive stage trial?: Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.

Not the right time?

New small cell lung cancer extensive stage studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.

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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.