Clinical trials
Lung cancer clinical trials
Cancer that begins in the lungs, often linked to smoking but also affecting non-smokers. We’re tracking 2,036 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06215326Recruiting
Short-term exercise before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if doing exercise before lung cancer surgery can help people with moderate-to-high risk. Participants will exercise for a short period to see if it improves their recovery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07500376Recruiting
Nutrition and Muscle Health in Lung Cancer Surgery
This study looks at how nutrition and muscle health before lung cancer surgery can affect recovery. It tests whether checking these factors can help predict and improve outcomes after surgery.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT03740503Recruiting
Study genes in people who respond unusually to treatment
This study looks at stored tumor samples to understand why some people respond much better or much worse than expected. The goal is to learn what the tumor’s genes might be telling doctors about response to treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04209218Recruiting
Blood pressure and dexamethasone during lung cancer surgery
This study looks at how best to manage blood pressure during lung cancer surgery and whether giving dexamethasone (a steroid medicine) helps patients during the operation and recovery. You might benefit if you’re having longer lung cancer surgery and your heart and other organs are stable enough for the study.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT04273061RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab for tumors that look sensitive on DNA/RNA testing
This Phase 2 study tests atezolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with advanced, incurable solid tumors whose tumor DNA/RNA suggests they may respond. The goal is to see if the treatment works better for patients selected by these lab results.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04459065RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Imaging medicine to help find lung cancer during surgery
This trial tests a special imaging drug (IRDye800CW-nimotuzumab) that may help surgeons better see lung cancer tissue during planned lung surgery. Phase 1/2 looks mainly at safety and how well the imaging works to guide the operation.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAges 18–80 - NCT04506359Recruiting
Computer-assisted clinic support after early lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a computer-assisted program that helps people with early lung cancer after tumor-removal surgery, during regular clinic visits. It may help with care planning and support tailored to you. The study is only for people who meet specific safety and language requirements.
TaipeiAges Any age - NCT04510129Recruiting
Cancer biospecimen collection study for immunotherapy patients
This study collects samples (like tissue biopsies and imaging information) from people with certain cancers who are starting anti–PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy. It helps researchers gather material to study how these treatments work.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04654364Recruiting
Lung cancer registry that tracks patient information
This trial is a registry that collects information from people with certain types and stages of lung cancer. It helps researchers understand how these cancers are managed in real life, which can guide better future care.
Salzburg, State of SalzburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04675476Recruiting
Phone and clinic support to help with lung screening
This study tests a patient-and-provider program to improve lung cancer screening for people who have missed appointments or did not follow through. It may help you get back on track with lung screening after a longer gap.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 50–80 - 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+ - NCT05030207Recruiting
Test a new CT scan method for lung cancer radiation planning
This study tests whether a real-time, breathing-adapted CT scan (called 4DCT) can be done safely and work well for planning radiation treatment for lung cancer. It may help make radiation planning more accurate while checking if the scan process is practical for patients.
Blacktown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05053997Recruiting
Support program for vulnerable people with lung cancer
This trial tests a “navigation” support program to improve survival and quality of life for people with non-small cell lung cancer who are considered vulnerable. It may help you get the right care and support more smoothly throughout treatment.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT05085028RecruitingPhase 3
Lower-dose pembrolizumab for lung cancer after 6 months
This trial studies whether giving pembrolizumab less often can work just as well for advanced non-small cell lung cancer after you’ve already had 6 months of treatment and are still benefiting. It may help reduce how often you need treatment while keeping cancer control.
BournemouthAges 18 years+ - NCT05086692RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Beta-only IL-2 therapy for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests a beta-only version of IL-2, an immune-stimulating treatment, to shrink or control advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It’s mainly designed to check safety and to see if it can help patients by improving tumor response.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05094843Recruiting
Mini-invasive surgery for lung cancer and heart rhythm changes
This study looks at how lung cancer surgery affects the heart’s electrical signals and stress response, using heart tracing tests (ECG) around the time of surgery. It may help doctors better understand and monitor heart risks in people having curative, minimally invasive lung cancer surgery.
Tampere, PirkanmaaAges 18 years+ - NCT05361174RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an IOV-4001 infusion for advanced melanoma or lung cancer
This trial studies how well and how safely an infusion called IOV-4001 works in adults with advanced melanoma or non-small-cell lung cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It also aims to see what side effects occur and whether the treatment can help control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05366881Recruiting
Blood test study to spot early cancer signal and cancer leftovers
This observational study checks whether a blood test (a “cfDNA” test) can detect early signs of cancer or small amounts of cancer left after treatment. It may help doctors use a simple blood sample to improve cancer detection and follow-up.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 40 years+ - NCT05502913RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant plus cancer immunotherapy for lung cancer
This trial studies whether giving a fecal microbiota transplant (a stool-based sample from a carefully screened donor) alongside immune checkpoint inhibitors can improve outcomes in people with lung cancer. It aims to change the gut bacteria to help the immune system work better against the cancer.
BeershebaAges 18 years+ - NCT05704920Recruiting
AI-based support for lung cancer screening scans
This trial tests whether using artificial intelligence (computer pattern-recognition) with lung screening images can help identify people who may have lung cancer earlier. It’s meant for people at higher risk because of their smoking history, who can follow the screening steps.
Nice, Alpes-maritimesAges 18–80 - NCT05732974Recruiting
Using a computer tool to find lung cancer relapse risk
This study uses a machine-learning computer method to identify people with early-stage lung cancer who have a higher risk of the cancer coming back after surgery. If you qualify, your information may help researchers improve how doctors predict relapse and plan follow-up care.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06054854Recruiting
Lung Cancer Biomarker Study (BIRD Biobank)
This study collects blood, tissue, and other samples from people with lung nodules, suspected lung cancer, or confirmed lung cancer to find better ways to diagnose and treat the disease. By joining, you help researchers discover new biomarkers that could improve care for future patients.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT06122077Recruiting
Blood test for early lung cancer detection in smokers
This trial tests a blood test that looks for multiple signals to find lung cancer early. If you are a smoker or former smoker over 50, this test might help detect cancer before you have symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,036 recruiting lung cancer 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 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 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.
Related conditions
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.