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
- NCT07576595Recruiting
Lung Cancer Screening and Quit-Smoking Support for African Americans
This study helps African American smokers get lung cancer screening and receive support to quit smoking. Researchers will provide guidance and resources tailored to help you stop smoking and catch lung disease early if needed.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 50–80 - NCT06883136Enrolling by invitation
Sintilimab plus chemo for elderly advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug sintilimab plus standard chemotherapy (platinum-based doublet) as the first treatment for older adults (60–80) with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that does not have certain gene mutations. The goal is to see if this approach works better than chemotherapy alone.
Jinan, ShandongAges 60–80 - NCT05787834Recruiting
Breathing exercises at home to reduce cancer treatment side effects
This study tests whether doing simple breathing exercises at home can help reduce side effects from cancer treatments like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation. It may help you feel better during your treatment.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT07490860Recruiting
Supporting Black adults to decide about lung cancer screening
This study tests a program called RESTORE that helps Black adults who smoke make informed decisions about lung cancer screening. The program uses restorative justice principles to support you in talking with your doctor.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 50–77 - NCT06567704Recruiting
Fatigue from immunotherapy in lung cancer: a patient interview study
This study aims to understand how maintenance immunotherapy affects fatigue in people with non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers will talk with patients to learn about their experiences.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07109726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TER-2013 for advanced tumors with AKT/PI3K/PTEN changes
This trial tests a new drug called TER-2013, alone or combined with another drug (fulvestrant), for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05257967Recruiting
Testing spinal fluid in EGFR-mutant lung cancer with brain covering spread
This trial looks at spinal fluid (also called CSF) in adults with EGFR-mutant lung cancer that has spread to the lining around the brain/spinal cord. The goal is to better understand the disease and what the spinal fluid tests may show to guide care.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06844344Recruiting
Testing cryo biopsies for lung lesions
This trial compares a new method called cryo biopsy to standard forceps biopsy for diagnosing lung lesions. It may help get better tissue samples with fewer procedures.
Næstved, Region SjællandAges 18 years+ - NCT05227326RecruitingPhase 1
A new drug for solid cancers that did not respond to usual care
This early-stage (Phase 1) trial tests AOH1996 in adults with solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It’s meant to find a safe dose and see if the drug can help, especially in cancers with limited options.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04871412RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery care program for lung or upper GI cancer patients
This trial tests an “integrative” support program around the time of cancer surgery to see if it improves care and outcomes for people having surgery for lung, stomach, or esophagus cancer. It may help by adding extra structured support during the peri-operative (around-surgery) period.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05935384Recruiting
Blood tests to track response to cancer therapy
This study follows how cancer responds to standard (usual) treatment by using blood samples and de-identified health data. It may help researchers understand whether “liquid biopsy” blood testing can reflect how well therapy is working.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06232083RecruitingPhase 1
Study of Caronizumab with low-dose radiation for certain cancers
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (Caronizumab) and a special type of low-dose radiation (PLDR) for people with esophageal, lung, or cervical cancer that has come back or spread after initial treatment. It aims to see if the combination can help stop the cancer from growing.
Hefei, British ColumbiaAges 18–75 - NCT06403735RecruitingPhase 1
Study of QLC1101 for advanced solid tumors with KRAS G12D mutation
This trial tests a new drug, QLC1101, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. It may be an option if you have tried other treatments or cannot take them.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06891183Recruiting
Heat therapy for lung tumors
This trial uses heat, delivered through a needle, to destroy small lung tumors. It might be an option for people who cannot have surgery due to other health problems.
AsyutAges Any age - NCT07202364RecruitingPhase 2
Study of YL202 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called YL202 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or cervical cancer) who have already tried 1-2 standard treatments. It aims to see if YL202 can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05296564RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TCR cell therapy for NY-ESO-1 positive metastatic cancers
This study tests a customized immune-cell treatment made from your own T cells to attack cancers that have NY-ESO-1. It may help shrink tumors in people with metastatic or hard-to-treat cancer when other treatments have not worked.
JerusalemAges 18–70 - NCT04829708RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing brain spread in limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial compares two ways to manage limited-stage small cell lung cancer that has improved after initial chemotherapy and radiation. Participants will either get preventive brain radiation or have regular brain MRI scans instead, to see which approach is safer and works better.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07292168RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new antibody for advanced tumors with FGFR1 protein
This trial tests an experimental antibody, OM-RCA-01, in people with advanced solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called FGFR1. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for those who have already tried other treatments.
Kazan'Ages 18 years+ - NCT06741085RecruitingPhase 2
Radiosurgery plus standard care for lung cancer spread to brain
This trial tests if adding stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) to standard drug therapy is safe and effective for people with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to improve control of brain metastases while continuing targeted therapy.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07668037Recruiting
Understanding long-term survival in NSCLC immunotherapy
This study looks at patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who received immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors) alone or in combination with other treatments. It aims to understand why some patients survive longer than others by analyzing their medical data and using AI to predict outcomes.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07649629Recruiting
Blood test to help diagnose advanced lung cancer
This study tests whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can help doctors better understand your lung cancer and plan your treatment. You'll have a blood sample taken alongside standard biopsies to see if the blood test provides useful information about your cancer.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT06563388RecruitingPhase 3
SABR for limited metastatic cancer (ID-COMET trial)
This study tests a precise radiation technique called SABR to treat cancer that has spread to a few spots. It aims to see if this approach can help control the cancer better than usual treatment, especially for lung, prostate, colorectal, or other solid tumors with limited spread.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 1 year+ - NCT07339644Recruiting
Lung-Sparing Radiation Guided by Breathing Scans
This study tests a new way to plan radiation for lung tumors. It uses a breathing-guided scan to map healthy and unhealthy parts of the lungs, so radiation can avoid working lung tissue. The goal is to see if this approach spares more healthy lung while still treating the cancer.
ChongqingAges 18–85 - NCT05724264Recruiting
Lung cancer screening using CT and blood marker tests
This study tests whether combining low-dose chest CT scans with blood “biomarker” tests can help find lung cancer earlier in people at higher risk. You may be asked to have scans and blood tests and then attend follow-up visits over time.
SingaporeAges 50–80
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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.