Clinical trials · California
Lung Cancer (NSCLC) clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 201 recruiting lung cancer (nsclc) studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT06518057RecruitingPhase 2
Sparing memory during brain radiation for leptomeningeal metastases
This trial tests a special type of radiation that avoids the memory center of the brain (the hippocampus) while treating cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It may help reduce side effects on thinking and memory for people with breast or lung cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07291037RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to standard chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called datopotamab deruxtecan against a standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) that has already been treated. The new drug targets a protein called TROP2 found on cancer cells, which may help slow or stop the cancer's growth.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04165798Recruiting
Pembrolizumab with or without chemotherapy for stage IV lung cancer
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab alone, or pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy, can treat stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. It may help shrink tumors and improve outcomes by boosting the immune system, with or without added chemotherapy.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04165070RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stage IV lung cancer trial using pembrolizumab with or without chemotherapy
This Phase 1/2 study tests pembrolizumab (an immune-based cancer treatment) either alone or with chemotherapy in people newly diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It looks at how well the treatments work and whether they are safe, especially in people who haven’t had treatment yet for metastatic disease.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07174388Recruiting
Study comparing treatments for advanced lung cancer using medical records
This trial does not test a new drug. It looks at existing medical records to compare how well different treatments work for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. You may be eligible if your cancer is advanced and you are not in another clinical trial.
Monterey, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07028489Recruiting
Studying a standard-care comparison group for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial collects information from people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer to create a comparison group. It helps researchers understand how well new treatments work without giving any experimental medicine.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06868485RecruitingPhase 2
Study of WSD0922-FU for advanced lung cancer with C797S mutation
This trial tests a new drug, WSD0922-FU, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called C797S. It is for those whose cancer has gotten worse after treatment with osimertinib.
Oxnard, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07458347RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors with a KRAS mutation
This trial tests a new pill, KST-6051, for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer) that have a specific genetic change called a KRAS mutation. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer, and to find the best dose.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03808337RecruitingPhase 2
SBRT radiation plus standard treatment for spread cancer
This trial looks at adding a focused radiation treatment called SBRT to standard care for cancers that have spread to a limited number of spots. It aims to control those spread-out tumors while still using the usual cancer treatment plan.
San Carlos, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05985655RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GTAEXS617 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called GTAEXS617 for adults with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05592626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
T cell activator STAR0602 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called STAR0602 that aims to boost your immune system's T cells to fight advanced solid tumors. It's for patients whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments or for whom such treatments are not suitable.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06476808RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug (BMS-986463) in people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to find a safe dose and see if it helps shrink or control the cancer. You must be well enough to do daily activities and have a tumor that can be biopsied before treatment starts.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06686771RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation for limited growth in advanced lung cancer on immunotherapy
This trial tests whether giving high-precision radiation to a few spots that are growing during immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) can help people with advanced lung cancer. It aims to see if treating these limited areas of resistance can extend the time the cancer stays under control.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03191149RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib for lung cancer with an EGFR exon 20 change
This Phase 2 study tests osimertinib (a targeted lung cancer pill) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have an EGFR exon 20 insertion. It aims to see how well osimertinib works for this specific EGFR mutation and how safe it is.
Burbank, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04198766RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New OX40 immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (INBRX-106) alone or with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help the immune system fight cancer.
Murrieta, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07659782RecruitingPhase 2
Study of VS-7375 for KRAS G12D lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, VS-7375, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. It's for those who have already tried chemo and immunotherapy, and whose cancer has continued to grow.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06225804RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ABSK112 for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ABSK112 for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, especially those whose cancer has a specific change in the EGFR gene (exon 20 insertion). The main goals are to see if it's safe and how the body handles it.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06046495RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an oral EGFR inhibitor for non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests PLB1004, an oral medication that targets a specific gene mutation (EGFR) in non-small cell lung cancer. It may be an option if you have this mutation and are looking for a new treatment.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07155187RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of telisotuzumab adizutecan for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, telisotuzumab adizutecan (given through a vein), alone or with another targeted therapy, versus standard treatments for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation and has gotten worse after previous treatment.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06899126RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a drug combo for first-line HER2-positive lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (trastuzumab deruxtecan, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy) as a first treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has high levels of the HER2 protein. The goal is to see if this combination works better than current options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06350097RecruitingPhase 3
Osimertinib with or without datopotamab deruxtecan for first-line EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (osimertinib plus datopotamab deruxtecan) against osimertinib alone in patients with a specific type of lung cancer called EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. It is for people with advanced or recurrent disease who have not yet received systemic treatment.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05168566RecruitingPhase 2
Sutetinib for lung cancer with a specific EGFR change
This Phase 2 study tests sutetinib capsules in people with advanced (locally advanced or metastatic) non-small cell lung cancer. It’s for tumors that have a specific, uncommon EGFR mutation, and aims to see how well the drug can control the cancer with limited prior chemotherapy.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05061550RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted immune-plus-chemo treatment before and after lung surgery
This trial studies whether adding immune treatment and chemotherapy around the time of lung tumor removal improves outcomes for people with operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). You may qualify if your cancer can be surgically removed and your tumor tests meet required biomarker rules.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 18–95 - NCT07064018RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
SPEDOX-6 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new form of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, called SPEDOX-6, for people with certain advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to at least two prior treatments. The drug is designed to deliver doxorubicin directly to cancer cells while possibly reducing side effects.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting lung cancer (nsclc) studies listed above.
- City of Hope · 3 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- Valkyrie Clinical Trials · 3 studies
- California Research Institute · 2 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 2 studies
- City of Hope ( Site 0014) · 2 studies
- Pacific Cancer Care · 2 studies
- Providence Medical Foundation - Santa Rosa · 2 studies
What taking part in a lung cancer (nsclc) 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.
Lung Cancer (NSCLC) trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there lung cancer (nsclc) clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 201 recruiting lung cancer (nsclc) 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 lung cancer (nsclc) 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 lung cancer (nsclc) 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 lung cancer (nsclc) 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.
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.