Clinical trials
Lung cancer clinical trials
Cancer that begins in the lungs, often linked to smoking but also affecting non-smokers. We’re tracking 2,010 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06016569Recruiting
Breath test for early lung cancer in high-risk smokers
This study tests a new breath test to find early signs of lung cancer in people at high risk. It looks for cancer biomarkers in the air you breathe out. If you are a heavy smoker between 55 and 74, this trial may help detect lung cancer earlier.
BrnoAges 55–74 - NCT02596490Recruiting
Couple meditation program for metastatic lung cancer and partners
This study tests whether a couple-based meditation program can help people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer and their romantic partners cope better during treatment. It looks at the experience of both the patient and their partner, not just the patient alone.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05104788RecruitingPhase 2
Icotinib plus chemotherapy before surgery for EGFR lung cancer
This trial studies how well a targeted medicine (icotinib) combined with chemotherapy works before surgery for certain EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor and make surgery more effective.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT04539977RecruitingPhase 2
PD-L1 antibody plus chemotherapy for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding a PD-L1 antibody to chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed limited-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer and control the cancer better. It may benefit patients who have not had any prior cancer treatment for SCLC and can meet health and lab requirements.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05432739Recruiting
Test a lung nodule blood/scan marker to find early cancer
This study looks at whether a new test can better identify early lung cancer in people who are being watched for an incidental lung nodule. It may help doctors decide which nodules need closer follow-up or treatment.
Goodmayes, EssexAges 18 years+ - NCT05913089RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new lung cancer drug with chemotherapy or an anti-angiogenesis pill
This Phase 2 trial tests TQB2450 (a new cancer medicine) added to chemotherapy, or along with an oral medicine called anlotinib, for stage II–IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. It may help shrink tumors and improve outcomes in people who are getting curative surgery and have not had prior cancer drug treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT04992780RecruitingPhase 2
Hypo-fractionated radiation versus standard radiation for lung cancer
This study compares two different radiation schedules for stage III non-small cell lung cancer, both combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. It aims to see whether giving radiation in a different way can work as well (or better) and be safe while treating the cancer.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07864207RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IDP-121 for small cell lung cancer that stopped responding to platinum
This trial tests a new drug, IDP-121, alone or with another chemo drug, for people with small cell lung cancer that came back after initial treatment. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and help people live longer.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06128837RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for recurrent small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a drug called LY01610 for people with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial chemotherapy. It may offer a new treatment option for those whose cancer progressed within 6 months of their last treatment.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06329908RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Dendritic cell vaccine plus immunotherapy for resistant lung cancer
This trial tests a new treatment combining a dendritic cell vaccine (a type of immune therapy that trains your body to fight cancer) with additional immunotherapy drugs. It is for people with advanced lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–85 - NCT05059951Recruiting
Chemotherapy With or Without Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
This trial looks at whether adding an immunotherapy drug (an immune checkpoint inhibitor) to chemotherapy helps people with lung cancer live better or respond better. You might be considered if your cancer is confirmed, you can tolerate treatment, and imaging shows measurable spots.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05284539RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy for mutated advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether combining platinum chemotherapy with immune “checkpoint” medicine works better for people with stage IV lung cancer that has EGFR, ALK, or ROS1 mutations. It focuses on tumors that have grown again after first-line treatment.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT04842812RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized immune cell therapy for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests engineered immune cells (TILs/CAR-TILs) made from your tumor to treat advanced solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. It may help your immune system better recognize and attack the cancer, but it is mainly focused on safety and early results.
GuangzhouAges 18–85 - NCT06514118Recruiting
Immunotherapy with radiation for advanced small-cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted radiation for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding radiation to leftover tumors after initial treatment helps control the disease better.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT06527898RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Short-course radiation plus immunotherapy for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer
This study tests using a shorter course of radiation (hypofractionated radiotherapy) combined with immunotherapy for people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach works better at controlling the cancer and may cause fewer side effects.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT07744256RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Dual-target CAR-NK cells for relapsed small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy that uses your own immune cells to attack cancer. It's for people with small cell lung cancer that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07677787Recruiting
PET/CT imaging for small cell lung cancer
This trial uses a special PET/CT scan to look for a protein called DLL3 in small cell lung cancer. The scan may help doctors better see and understand the cancer. You may be able to join if you have suspected or confirmed small cell lung cancer and certain blood markers are high.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–80 - NCT07639255Recruiting
Improving lung cancer screening in Kentucky
This study wants to see if a quality improvement program called QUILS can help healthcare workers find lung cancer earlier. It uses surveys, feedback, and interviews to improve how lung cancer screening is done.
Ashland, KentuckyAges 18–100 - NCT05979818RecruitingPhase 1
Propranolol plus immunotherapy and chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests adding a beta-blocker (propranolol) to a combination of immunotherapy (sintilimab) and standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that hasn't been treated before. The goal is to see if this new triple treatment helps shrink tumors better than chemo-immunotherapy alone.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT06730503Recruiting
Glycoprotein test for lung cancer immunotherapy response
This study looks at whether certain glycoproteins in your blood can help predict how well immunotherapy works for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. You would give blood samples before and after starting an immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07535463RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ivonescimab, chemotherapy, and radiation for lung cancer with brain tumors
This study tests a combination of a new immunotherapy drug (ivonescimab), standard chemotherapy, and focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) for non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors in both the lungs and brain.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06749860RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drug combo for HER2-positive advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (Disitamab Vedotin, Tislelizumab, and Bevacizumab) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific change in the HER2 gene or protein. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07531095RecruitingPhase 1
Combination drug trial for small cell lung cancer
This study tests three experimental drugs (tarlatamab, ZL-1310, and sometimes an immune-boosting drug) together to treat small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can slow or shrink the cancer and help you live longer.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18–99 - NCT07513818Recruiting
Low-dose CT screening for lung cancer in France
This study tests whether regular low-dose CT scans (a type of X-ray) can find lung cancer early in current or former smokers. Early detection may help catch cancer when it's easier to treat.
Lyon, FranceAges 50–74
Hear when a new Lung cancer trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,010 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.