Clinical trials
Lung cancer clinical trials
Cancer that begins in the lungs, often linked to smoking but also affecting non-smokers. We’re tracking 2,030 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07759856RecruitingPhase 2
Natural killer cells plus immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer
This trial tests combining natural killer (NK) cells with an immunotherapy drug as a maintenance treatment after standard chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this combination can help keep the cancer from growing.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT03578185Recruiting
Genetic testing to predict response to lung cancer immunotherapy
This study looks at genetic (DNA) information to find a marker that can help predict whether immunotherapy will work for lung cancer. If you’ve already received an immune checkpoint inhibitor, your tumor/genetic data may be analyzed to look for clues that guide treatment.
Seoul, Gangnam-guAges 18 years+ - NCT05552846Recruiting
Radiation to the chest after chemo-immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer
This trial looks at whether giving additional targeted radiation to the chest can help people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer after they finish standard chemo-immunotherapy. It may help control the cancer in the lung area and prevent it from coming back there.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06357533RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced lung cancer with high PD-L1
This trial tests a new two-drug combination (Dato-DXd and an immunotherapy called rilvegostomig) as the first treatment for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer who have high PD-L1 levels. The goal is to see if this combination works better than current standard options.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07697586RecruitingPhase 2
Two new drugs for advanced lung cancer without EGFR or ALK
This trial tests a combination of two new drugs, SKB264 and SKB118, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It may be an option if your cancer does not have the EGFR or ALK gene changes and you are in relatively good health.
Jilin CityAges 18–75 - NCT06656598RecruitingPhase 2
Adjuvant treatment for elderly or unfit patients with stage III lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called cemiplimab to chemotherapy, followed by radiation, can help older or less fit patients with stage III lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes compared to usual care.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07755397RecruitingPhase 1
Study of JBI-778 for lung, brain, and salivary gland tumors
This trial tests a new oral medication, JBI-778, in patients with certain types of lung cancer, brain tumors, or salivary gland cancer. The drug is designed to target specific genetic changes in these tumors, and the study aims to assess its safety and effectiveness.
Surat, GujaratAges 18 years+ - NCT07098988RecruitingPhase 2
Visugromab plus standard chemo-immunotherapy for lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called visugromab added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with advanced non-squamous lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination works better than standard treatment alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07629960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New KRAS-Targeting Drug for Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-stage trial tests BLU-924, a new drug designed to target cancer cells with specific KRAS mutations (a common genetic change in pancreatic, lung, and colon cancers). The study aims to find the right dose and see how well it works in patients whose cancers have progressed despite standard treatments.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06457789Recruiting
PET scans to track immune response in lung cancer treatment
This study uses special PET scans to see how well your immune cells respond to immunotherapy given before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to learn which patients benefit most from this treatment approach.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07745881Recruiting
Pain relief after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a nerve block that may reduce pain after surgery for lung cancer. It's a technique that numbs a specific area in the back to help you feel more comfortable during recovery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06181929Recruiting
Early lung cancer detection in Korean women with family history
This study looks at a new way to find lung cancer early in Korean women who have never smoked but have a family history of lung cancer. You would get a special CT scan (low-dose CT) to check for early signs of cancer, which could help catch it sooner.
Seoul, SeoulAges 45–74 - 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+ - NCT06083870RecruitingPhase 1
Oba01 for advanced lung cancer that has progressed
This trial tests a new drug called Oba01 for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has gotten worse after other treatments. It targets a protein called DR5 found on cancer cells.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06092086RecruitingPhase 2
Lorlatinib for first-line treatment of ALK-positive lung cancer
This trial tests a targeted pill, lorlatinib, for people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not received previous treatment for advanced disease. It aims to see how well the drug works in this setting.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06125041RecruitingPhase 2
Adebelizumab with chemo and radiation for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Adebelizumab (an immunotherapy) combined with chemotherapy and radiation for people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improves survival.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT05627674Enrolling by invitation
Help improve lung cancer screening and quitting support uptake
This study tests a “precision” approach to help people who are newly eligible for lung cancer screening actually get screened and start smoking-cessation treatment. If it works, it could make screening and quitting help easier to access and more engaging.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05486455Recruiting
Lung cancer screening CT for eligible former and current smokers
This study looks at how well a chest CT scan can detect lung cancer early in people with a significant smoking history. If you qualify, your CT results may help improve future screening for people like you.
MarseilleAges 50–80 - NCT05236946RecruitingPhase 3
Brain radiation timing study for gene-mutated lung cancer
This study compares giving brain radiation right away versus waiting, in people with lung cancer that has an EGFR or ALK gene change and has spread to the brain but causes no symptoms. It aims to see which approach helps control the brain cancer better and keeps quality of life stable.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18–99 - NCT04886401Recruiting
Study predicting response to pembrolizumab in advanced lung cancer
This study looks back at prior treatment to learn which patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are more likely to respond to pembrolizumab, an immune therapy given up front. The results may help doctors better predict who benefits from this treatment.
BrestAges Any age - NCT04782752Recruiting
Radiation before lung transplant to help stop lung cancer spread
This study tests a focused, low-dose type of radiation given before a lung transplant. The goal is to help your immune system recognize and attack cancer cells (called “radiovaccination”) and improve outcomes for people who cannot get curative treatment with surgery or SBRT alone.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04720339Recruiting
Testing blood DNA changes in lung cancer on immunotherapy
This study checks whether tiny bits of tumor DNA in the blood can be measured over time in people with non-small cell lung cancer who are receiving immunotherapy. It aims to see if these blood tests can help track the cancer response or changes during treatment.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT05382728RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug for EGFR-mutant lung cancer without prior treatment
This Phase 3 trial studies TY-9591 in people with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has specific EGFR gene changes. It’s for those who haven’t had earlier medicines for advanced lung cancer, and it aims to see if the drug works better or safer than the comparison treatment.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–80 - NCT05394831RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an EGFR-targeted drug for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (JIN-A02) in people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer has specific EGFR mutations. It mainly checks whether the treatment is safe and tolerable, and how the body handles the drug, with possible benefit depending on your mutation type.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,030 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.
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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.