Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Lung cancer clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 237 recruiting lung cancer studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT06810544RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TNG456 for tumors with MTAP loss
This trial tests a new drug called TNG456, alone or with another drug (abemaciclib), for people whose tumors have lost the MTAP gene. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05983432RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BL-B01D1 for advanced lung and other solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called BL-B01D1 for people with several types of advanced solid tumors, especially non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer. It's designed for those whose cancer has continued to grow after standard treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07038343RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AVZO-1418, either alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective against certain types of cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–75 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06031688RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted treatment for lung cancer with a MET gene change
This trial tests a targeted drug for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called MET exon 14 skipping. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth, and may help people who have or haven't had prior treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 minutes+ - NCT07127874RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PHN-012 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PHN-012 for people with advanced colorectal, non-small cell lung, or pancreatic cancer who have already tried at least one standard treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink or slow tumor growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07227168RecruitingPhase 1
Study of STRO-004 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called STRO-004 for people with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or come back). It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for those who have already tried other treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07680764RecruitingPhase 2
Imzokitug plus pumitamig and chemo for first-line advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (imzokitug, pumitamig, and platinum-doublet chemotherapy) as a first treatment for advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has not spread to the brain. The goal is to see if adding imzokitug makes the standard treatment work better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07128199RecruitingPhase 3
Zipalertinib after surgery for early-stage lung cancer with uncommon EGFR mutations
This study tests whether taking zipalertinib after lung cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back in people whose tumors have uncommon EGFR gene changes. It is a pill taken daily after recovery from surgery.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06810375RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve Blocks for Pain After Video-Assisted Lung Surgery
This trial tests two different numbing shots (nerve blocks) to see which one works better for pain after video-assisted lung surgery. One block is placed near the spine, and the other is between the ribs. The goal is to find the best way to keep you comfortable after surgery.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–90 - NCT07195695RecruitingPhase 3
Zongertinib after surgery for HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill, zongertinib, against standard of care for people with early-stage (II–IIIB) non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation in the tyrosine kinase domain. The goal is to see if zongertinib can prevent the cancer from coming back after complete surgical removal.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06890598RecruitingPhase 3
Study of olomorasib for KRAS G12C-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (olomorasib) combined with standard treatments for people with a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation. Depending on the stage of your cancer, you may receive it before or after surgery, or along with chemotherapy and radiation.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06449313RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before lung cancer surgery for stage 3 disease
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery can help shrink stage 3 lung cancer and improve outcomes. The goal is to make the tumor easier to remove and possibly lower the chance of it coming back.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07288177RecruitingPhase 2
A study of Rina-S for people with non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Rina-S for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread or can't be removed by surgery. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06758401RecruitingPhase 3
Study of combination treatment for advanced lung cancer with high PD-L1
This trial tests a new combination of two medicines (sigvotatug vedotin and pembrolizumab) for people with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has high levels of a protein called PD-L1. The treatment is designed to help your immune system fight the cancer more effectively, and this study aims to see how well it works.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06275360RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy re-treatment for veterans with lung cancer
This trial tests whether restarting immunotherapy along with chemotherapy and radiation can help veterans with stage III lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It's for people whose tumors have a certain protein (PD-L1) and who haven't had these treatments before for advanced cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06667076RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab combinations for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests two treatment combinations for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. One group gets amivantamab plus lazertinib, and the other gets amivantamab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05786924RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted cancer drug study for RAS/RAF mutation-positive tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests S241656 (a targeted cancer medicine) in people whose cancers have certain “RAS/RAF” gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer growth, and also finds the safest dose and best way to use the drug.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07277413RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IDE892 for advanced solid tumors with MTAP deletion
This study tests a new drug called IDE892, alone or in combination, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deletion). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+
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Lung cancer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting lung cancer studies listed above.
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital · 5 studies
- NEXT Virginia · 4 studies
- Virginia Cancer Specialists · 4 studies
- Georgetown University Medical Center · 3 studies
- Sibley Memorial Hospital · 3 studies
- Georgetown University ( Site 0036) · 2 studies
- MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center ( Site 0033) · 2 studies
- Research Site · 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.
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Common questions
- Are there lung cancer clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 237 recruiting lung cancer studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 near Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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.
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