Clinical trials · California
Lung cancer clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 313 recruiting lung cancer 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
- NCT06627647RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two immunotherapy drugs for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug, rilvegostomig, against the standard pembrolizumab, both given with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation. It is for people whose tumors have high PD-L1 levels and do not have certain genetic mutations.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07111936Recruiting
Using CONNECT to help multilingual smokers get lung cancer screening
This study tests a program called CONNECT to help current smokers aged 50-80 get lung cancer screening. It aims to see if the program works well for people who speak different languages.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–80 - NCT06357533RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced lung cancer with high PD-L1
This trial tests a new two-drug combination (Dato-DXd and an immunotherapy called rilvegostomig) as the first treatment for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer who have high PD-L1 levels. The goal is to see if this combination works better than current standard options.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07098988RecruitingPhase 2
Visugromab plus standard chemo-immunotherapy for lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called visugromab added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with advanced non-squamous lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination works better than standard treatment alone.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06179069RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ZL-1310 for small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ZL-1310, alone or with other treatments, for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread (extensive-stage). It aims to see if ZL-1310 can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05394831RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an EGFR-targeted drug for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (JIN-A02) in people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer has specific EGFR mutations. It mainly checks whether the treatment is safe and tolerable, and how the body handles the drug, with possible benefit depending on your mutation type.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07217301RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing TAK-928 to docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This study tests a new drug called TAK-928 against the standard chemo docetaxel for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. You may be able to join if you have already tried a checkpoint inhibitor and platinum chemotherapy, and your cancer has grown.
Fair Oaks, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06706076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Experimental pill for lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This study tests an experimental pill that targets cancer cells with certain gene changes (EGFR or HER2). It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07602842RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing IDP-001 for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced cancers that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. The study aims to find the right dose and see how well the drug works against various solid tumors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06745908RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for lung cancer after immunotherapy stops working
This trial tests a new drug combination (N-803 and tislelizumab with chemotherapy) for people whose lung cancer stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
El Segundo, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06765109RecruitingPhase 3
Testing neladalkib for untreated ALK-positive lung cancer
This study tests a new pill called neladalkib to see if it works better than the current standard treatment (alectinib) for people with ALK-positive lung cancer who have not yet received any cancer therapy for advanced disease. It may be a good option if you have ALK-positive NSCLC and have not been treated before.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07459634RecruitingPhase 2
Lurbinectedin with durvalumab for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs, lurbinectedin and durvalumab, for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) who have already received four cycles of standard platinum-based chemotherapy along with durvalumab. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer further.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04077099RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for lung cancer with MET changes
This trial tests REGN5093, a study drug, in adults with advanced lung cancer that has a specific change called a MET alteration. If you have this MET change, the study aims to see how well the drug controls the cancer and how safe it is.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04585490RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a personalized add-on treatment after stage III lung cancer
This phase 3 trial tests whether tailoring the next (add-on) treatments can improve outcomes after standard chemoradiation and immunotherapy for stage III, unresectable (not operable) non-small cell lung cancer. It specifically looks at giving durvalumab plus an additional drug (tremelimumab) and possibly other consolidation chemotherapy based on a personalized plan.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04686305RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug T-DXd plus immunotherapy, with or without chemotherapy for HER2+ lung cancer
This Phase 1 study tests the safety (and early effectiveness) of T-DXd combined with immunotherapy, sometimes also with chemotherapy, in people with advanced lung cancer that is HER2-positive. It may help if standard options have been limited or your tumor does not have certain genetic changes that already have targeted treatments.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05211895RecruitingPhase 3
Durvalumab plus domvanalimab after chemoradiation for stage 3 lung cancer
This trial studies whether adding durvalumab and domvanalimab after standard chemoradiation can keep unresectable stage 3 lung cancer from coming back or getting worse. It targets tumors with specific lab test results (including PD-L1 and gene markers).
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05236114Recruiting
Study of blood and tumor tests for lung cancer treatment
This study looks at how tumor and blood biomarker results can guide treatment for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Depending on the cancer stage, it may follow standard-of-care treatment plans around surgery or first-line immunotherapy.
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05271292RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chiauranib for advanced cancers that returned or won’t respond
This Phase 1/2 study tests chiauranib in people with advanced solid cancers (including small cell lung cancer) that have come back or no longer respond to standard treatments. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the treatment can help shrink tumors.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05893888RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing three investigational drugs for mouth and lung cancers
This trial tests whether PRV111, PRV211, and PRV131 are safe and work better than expected for certain mouth (lip/oral cavity) cancers and lung cancers. It may help by trying a new approach given directly to the tumor and then monitoring how well it shrinks and how safe it is.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT05899608RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ivonescimab as first treatment for metastatic lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests ivonescimab as a first-line treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It may help people by improving how well the cancer responds, especially in tumors with PD-L1 activity, but you must meet specific medical and testing requirements.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05967689RecruitingPhase 2
Zipalertinib for lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 mutations
This Phase 2 trial tests zipalertinib (a targeted pill) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has specific EGFR mutations, especially “exon 20 insertions.” It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth, including in some people with brain metastases.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06010329RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new pill for advanced lung cancer with rare EGFR mutations
This trial tests an experimental pill called Sutetinib for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a rare EGFR gene change. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and improve survival.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06069570RecruitingPhase 1
Gamma delta T cells and low dose radiation for advanced lung or bone cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell called gamma delta T cells combined with low-dose radiation to treat people with advanced lung cancer or solid tumors that have spread to the bone. It is only for patients who have already tried standard treatments and either didn't get better or couldn't tolerate them.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06216301RecruitingPhase 3
Electric fields with immunotherapy and chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests adding a device that delivers electric fields (Tumor Treating Fields) to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. It may help slow tumor growth.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Lung cancer trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting lung cancer studies listed above.
- Research Site · 4 studies
- Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic · 3 studies
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center · 3 studies
- MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center · 3 studies
- OPN Healthcare, Inc. · 2 studies
- Stanford University · 2 studies
- Sutter Institute for Medical Research · 2 studies
- Valkyrie Clinical Trials · 2 studies
What taking part in a lung cancer 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 trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there lung cancer clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 313 recruiting lung cancer 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 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 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 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.