Clinical trials
Lung Cancer Stage IV clinical trials
Below are recruiting lung cancer stage iv clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 529 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07803848RecruitingPhase 2
Tarlatamab for extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer with poor performance status
This trial tests a new drug called tarlatamab for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer who are too unwell for standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05254171RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Trial adds SBP-101 to standard chemo for pancreatic cancer
This trial studies whether adding SBP-101 to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel) can improve outcomes in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. You may be eligible if you have not yet started treatment for metastatic disease and meet other health and test requirements.
Hot Springs, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06698965RecruitingPhase 2
Study of trilaciclib, envafolimab, etoposide, and carboplatin for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of four drugs as a first treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and effective. It may be an option for those who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06728865RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus Avastin for EGFR+ lung cancer with brain mets
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Furmonertinib and Avastin) as the very first treatment for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell) that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 15–75 - NCT06768151RecruitingPhase 1
CEA-targeting car-t therapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called CAR-T therapy that targets a protein called CEA found on some lung cancer cells. It is for people with advanced lung cancer that has not responded to or has gotten worse after at least two standard treatments.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05281406RecruitingPhase 2
Extra chemotherapy if tumor DNA stays positive after osimertinib
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding chemotherapy can help people with EGFR-mutated lung cancer when their cancer-related blood test (liquid biopsy for EGFR DNA) is still positive after 3–4 weeks of starting osimertinib. It may help slow the cancer for longer by treating any remaining disease activity.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07371585RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for first-line HER2-positive advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a targeted therapy called Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd) for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It is for those who have not yet received any chemotherapy or HER2-targeted treatment for metastatic disease. The study also focuses on managing side effects early, using digital tools to track symptoms.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT06377124Recruiting
Smartphone program to help lung cancer patients manage symptoms
This study tests a smartphone-based program to help people with advanced lung cancer manage their symptoms and daily life. The program uses WhatsApp or WeChat to provide support and aims to improve quality of life.
Hong Kong, Ho ManTinAges 18–100 - NCT07120282RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab after surgery for early-stage lung cancer
This trial tests whether a drug called tislelizumab, given after surgery, can help prevent lung cancer from coming back. It is for people with stage I non-small cell lung cancer who have certain high-risk features and a protein called PD-L1 on their tumor cells.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT04952480RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive chest radiation for newly diagnosed small cell lung cancer
This study tests a customized (“adaptive”) way to give radiation to the chest for newly diagnosed small cell lung cancer. It aims to improve how well treatment targets the tumor while safely adjusting to tumor changes during therapy.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06947694RecruitingPhase 2
Testing radioimmunotherapy combinations for lung cancer with metastases
This trial explores whether combining radiation therapy with immunotherapy can trigger an immune response that shrinks tumors throughout the body (abscopal effect) in people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to 3 to 6 other sites. It tests different patterns of these treatments to see which works best.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06519591RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for stomach cancer with abdominal spread
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (given through a vein and a pill) plus a chemotherapy infusion directly into your belly for stomach cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. It specifically looks at a marker called Claudin 18.2 to see if this treatment works better for people with that marker.
Shanghai, Huangpu DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06444815RecruitingPhase 1
Study of VET3-TGI for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental treatment called VET3-TGI, which is injected directly into tumors. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and are looking for new options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06227728Recruiting
Predicting immunotherapy response in advanced cancer
This study uses blood and tumor samples to find markers that predict whether immunotherapy will work for people with stage IV cancer. The goal is to better match treatments to patients.
Ho Chi Minh City, Hồ Chí MinhAges 18–80 - NCT06047301Recruiting
Pathways: A hope program for advanced lung cancer patients
This study tests a program called 'Pathways' that helps people with advanced lung cancer set personal goals, manage mental health, and improve quality of life. It's for those who are already receiving IV cancer treatment and are feeling some distress.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05530057RecruitingPhase 2
Eribulin plus or minus trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding trastuzumab to eribulin improves outcomes for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has come back or spread. It’s meant for patients whose cancer has progressed after prior HER2 and chemotherapy treatments.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT05376878RecruitingPhase 4
PET/MRI scan to guide treatment in HER2+ brain metastatic breast cancer
This trial tests a special PET/MRI imaging scan using a labeled drug to help doctors evaluate HER2+ breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It focuses on patients who plan to receive fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan, a targeted cancer medicine, and aims to see how well the scan can support treatment decisions.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06727370Recruiting
Cognitive screening for lung cancer patients
This study is testing a simple thinking and memory check for people with lung cancer. The goal is to find out how common cognitive problems are and to help doctors better support patients.
MilanAges 18–70 - NCT07227298RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of PF-08634404 with other cancer drugs for advanced lung cancer
This study tests a new medicine called PF-08634404 (an antibody-drug conjugate that targets cancer cells) combined with other anti-cancer drugs in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if these combinations are safe and effective. You may be eligible if your cancer has not responded to prior treatments or if you have not received any systemic treatment for advanced disease.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06617936RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus endostatin and chemo for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), an anti-angiogenic drug (endostatin), and standard chemotherapy for people with stage III lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT05673148RecruitingPhase 2
Adding targeted tumor treatment to standard therapy for limited metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a precise, targeted treatment to destroy remaining cancer spots (called total ablative therapy) after initial chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with limited metastatic colorectal cancer. It aims to see if this extra treatment is safe and effective.
Kingman, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07444281RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for GPC3-positive advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T-cells (C-CAR031) for people with advanced squamous cell lung cancer that has a specific marker called GPC3. The treatment involves collecting your own immune cells, modifying them to attack cancer, and infusing them back into your body.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06780085RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drugs for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests new treatments for people with stage IV nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer that has gotten worse after prior immunotherapy and chemotherapy. It aims to find better options for those whose cancer has specific genetic features.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05797168RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Early study drug for advanced solid tumors, alone or with another drug
This Phase 1/2 study tests a new AstraZeneca cancer drug (AZD5335) to see how safely it can be given and how well it works in people with advanced solid tumors. You may get it alone or with another treatment, and you’ll need to provide tumor information (sometimes including a biopsy) for study planning.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–130
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung cancer stage iv?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 529 recruiting lung cancer stage iv 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 lung cancer stage iv 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 lung cancer stage iv 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.