Clinical trials
Lung cancer clinical trials
Cancer that begins in the lungs, often linked to smoking but also affecting non-smokers. We’re tracking 2,009 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05212103Enrolling by invitation
PET scan study for specific cancers using a new tracer
This study uses a PET scan with a special radioactive tracer (68Ga-DOTA-Siglec-9) to look at cancer in certain people. It may help doctors better see cancer-related activity and guide treatment planning for selected cancers.
TurkuAges 18–100 - NCT06444815RecruitingPhase 1
Study of VET3-TGI for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental treatment called VET3-TGI, which is injected directly into tumors. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and are looking for new options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05985655RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GTAEXS617 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called GTAEXS617 for adults with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06626178Recruiting
AI for preventing smoking-related diseases
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans and other health data to better identify people at risk for smoking-related diseases like lung cancer. Researchers hope to improve early detection and prevention.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07357597RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing mouth sores during breast or lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a steroid mouthwash can prevent mouth sores caused by the drug Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd). It is for people with certain types of advanced breast cancer or lung cancer who are about to start Dato-DXd for the first time.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06855771RecruitingPhase 2
Study of navlimetostat alone or with izalontamab for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, navlimetostat, either by itself or combined with another drug, izalontamab, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (MTAP loss). The goal is to see if these treatments can help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT05059444Recruiting
Blood test to catch cancer early after treatment
This study looks for signs of cancer left in the body after treatment using a simple blood test (called a liquid biopsy). It aims to see if the test can catch cancer that might come back earlier than regular scans.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT02282969Recruiting
Testing a lung cancer screening decision helper for eligible adults
This study tests a patient “decision aid” to help people decide about lung cancer screening. It may help you understand risks and benefits and feel more confident about next steps.
Galveston, TexasAges 55–80 - NCT07120282RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab after surgery for early-stage lung cancer
This trial tests whether a drug called tislelizumab, given after surgery, can help prevent lung cancer from coming back. It is for people with stage I non-small cell lung cancer who have certain high-risk features and a protein called PD-L1 on their tumor cells.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06626243Recruiting
Comparing surgery types for lung cancer after pre-surgery therapy
This trial compares different surgical methods (robotic, VATS, or open surgery) used to remove lung cancer after patients have had chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy before their operation. It looks at results from five specialized hospitals to help understand which approach may work best.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05254184RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine and immunotherapy for KRAS-mutated lung cancer
This Phase 1 study tests a KRAS-targeted vaccine combined with chemo and immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to help the immune system recognize and fight tumors with specific KRAS mutations, and to see if the treatment is safe and effective enough to study further.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06768307RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab + Chemo with Radiation for Extensive-Stage SCLC
This study tests whether giving a combination of the immunotherapy drug Adebrelimab plus chemotherapy together with radiation (given at the same time) is better than giving radiation after chemo for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who haven't been treated before.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06457906RecruitingPhase 3
Focused radiation vs whole brain radiation for up to 10 lung cancer brain spots
This trial compares two types of radiation for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain (10 or fewer spots). One approach uses focused radiation only on the tumors, the other treats the whole brain while trying to protect memory. The goal is to see which works better with fewer side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05669430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an anti-cancer drug alone and with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests GV20-0251 (an anti-cancer treatment) by itself and combined with pembrolizumab, to see how well it works and how safe it is. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have grown despite standard treatments, or where standard treatments aren’t an option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06974981Recruiting
Using lung cancer screening to find and treat COPD
This study looks at how lung cancer screening can also help find and manage COPD, a lung condition that often goes undetected. If you are a current or former smoker and meet certain age and smoking history criteria, you may join to help improve screening and care for both lung cancer and COPD.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 50–80 - NCT07413042RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation drug combined with immunotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of a radioactive drug ([225Ac]Ac-DOTATATE) and an immunotherapy drug (Tislelizumab) as maintenance treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) whose tumors have a specific protein (SSTR). If you have completed first-line treatment and your cancer shows SSTR on a PET scan, this study may be an option.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07534033RecruitingPhase 2
Probiotic LR607 for newly diagnosed lung cancer
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement (LR607) can help patients with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer—a common type of lung cancer. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that may help your immune system fight cancer alongside standard treatments.
GuangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT07548060RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combination for advanced lung cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests two newer drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and furmonertinib) together for patients with advanced non-squamous lung cancer whose tumors have specific genetic mutations and have stopped responding to earlier EGFR-targeted drugs and chemotherapy. The goal is to find out if this combination can help patients whose cancer has progressed.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07559786RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab after chemo-radiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether the drug adebrelimab (a type of immunotherapy) can help prevent your lung cancer from coming back after you finish chemotherapy and radiation. It is for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (cancer found only in one lung and nearby lymph nodes) that did not grow during initial treatment.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - 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.
Fresno, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07047573Recruiting
Better testing for lung nodules to tell benign from cancer
This study uses advanced testing methods on lung nodules to better tell if they are benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). It may help improve diagnosis for people scheduled for surgery to remove a lung nodule.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges Any age - NCT06907160Recruiting
Genetic testing before lung cancer treatment
This study looks at how tumors respond to chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. It uses genetic tests on the tumor and blood to personalize treatment and possibly improve outcomes.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06385262RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo before surgery for early-stage lung cancer
This study tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with non-small cell lung cancer that has not spread far. The goal is to see if it can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,009 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.