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
- NCT06749886RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo for advanced lung cancer after prior immunotherapy
This trial tests a drug called Tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced NSCLC who have already been helped by a different immunotherapy. It's a second-line option for those who did well on their first immunotherapy but now need another treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06749691RecruitingPhase 2
Liposomal irinotecan and apatinib for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, liposomal irinotecan and apatinib, for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) that has progressed after first or second line treatment. The goal is to see if this new combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06756217Recruiting
PET scan to check early response to immunotherapy before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a special PET scan (68Ga-grazytracer) to see if it can predict early whether immunotherapy is working in people with lung cancer that can be surgically removed. If successful, this scan could help doctors tailor treatment sooner.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07518160RecruitingPhase 2
JS212 and JS111 for advanced lung cancer with EGFR mutations
This study tests a combination of two new drugs (JS212 and JS111) for advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has an EGFR gene mutation and has progressed despite previous EGFR-targeted therapy. The combination may help control the cancer better than standard treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07515027Recruiting
Acupuncture plus anti-nausea medication after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether combining acupuncture with a standard anti-nausea medication can better prevent nausea and vomiting after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. Many patients undergoing this surgery experience these side effects, especially when taking pain medication afterward.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06644066Recruiting
Oxygen-guided lung surgery for small tumors
This trial tests a new way to help surgeons find the right boundary between lung segments during surgery, using oxygen levels to guide them. It may help patients with small, early-stage lung tumors.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06769971RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab and cadonilimab plus chemo for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two experimental immunotherapy drugs (ivonescimab and cadonilimab) with standard chemotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination works better than chemo alone.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06769295RecruitingPhase 2
Study of AK112 plus chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, AK112, combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the lung (malignant pleural effusion). The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07494006Enrolling by invitation
Which breathing mode is safer during lung surgery?
This trial compares two ways of helping you breathe during lung surgery to see which one keeps your oxygen levels more stable. You will be randomly assigned to breathe either normally or with a special mode during the one-lung part of the surgery.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06467383Recruiting
Study of lung cancer care after surgery or radiation
This study is looking back at the medical records of people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had surgery or radiation therapy between 2018 and 2019. The goal is to understand how patients were diagnosed and treated, which may help improve care for others in the future.
San Giovanni Rotondo, FGAges 18 years+ - NCT07487064Recruiting
Treating lung tumors with pulsed electric field before surgery
This study tests a new device that uses brief electrical pulses (pulsed electric field or PEF) to treat lung tumors before they are surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach can be safely added to standard lung cancer surgery.
ShatinAges 18 years+ - NCT06581419RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing IAP0971 in advanced solid tumors and lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called IAP0971 for people with advanced solid tumors or a specific type of lung cancer. It may help if your cancer has not responded to other treatments or if you have PD-L1-positive lung cancer that hasn't been treated yet.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07485452RecruitingPhase 2
Boosting osimertinib's reach to the brain
This trial tests whether adding febuxostat helps the lung cancer drug osimertinib get into the brain better. It is for people with EGFR-mutated NSCLC who are already taking osimertinib, regardless of whether their cancer is stable or slowly progressing.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06667167RecruitingPhase 2
First-line Keytruda + chemo then Keytruda + Trodelvy for SCLC
This trial tests a two-step treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer: first, chemotherapy combined with Keytruda (an immunotherapy), followed by Keytruda plus Trodelvy (another targeted drug). The goal is to see if this combination helps people live longer and keeps the cancer under control.
Jerusalem, IsraelAges 18–99 - NCT06780826Recruiting
Atezolizumab plus chemo for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It is for those who have not had treatment for this stage yet.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07479277Recruiting
Progel to reduce air leaks after lung surgery
This trial tests whether a special gel (Progel Platinum) can reduce air leaks that sometimes happen after lung cancer surgery. It is for people having minimally invasive surgery to remove the upper or lower lobe of the lung.
Candiolo, TorinoAges 18–99 - NCT07467863RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene-modified immune cells for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) that targets two to three specific markers on your lung cancer cells. It may be an option if your cancer has stopped responding to standard treatments and if tests show your tumor carries those markers.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04324164Recruiting
Testing outcomes with EGFR pills for uncommon lung cancer mutations
This study looks at how well an EGFR-targeted pill (called an EGFR-TKI) works for people with advanced lung cancer that has an uncommon EGFR mutation. It may help doctors understand which patients benefit most and improve survival outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07459634RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—lurbinectedin and durvalumab—for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have already received initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer better.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05654675Recruiting
Scan method study for measuring tumor sugar use on PET
This study checks whether a specific analysis method (called FUR) can better measure how much “sugar” from PET scans is used by tumors. It uses regular PET/CT scans you may already get as part of standard care, and compares how the measurements work.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06341933Recruiting
Kidney risk after lung cancer surgery (VATS)
This study looks at why some people develop kidney problems after lung cancer surgery using small incisions (VATS). By tracking your recovery, the doctors hope to find ways to protect your kidneys during and after surgery.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–65 - NCT07452003Recruiting
Immunotherapy plus chemo before and after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a new combination of an immunotherapy drug (QL1706) plus chemotherapy given before and after surgery for people with certain stages of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improves outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07431827RecruitingPhase 3
Study of pembrolizumab plus calderasib for KRAS G12C lung cancer after surgery
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (pembrolizumab and calderasib) after surgery for people with a specific type of lung cancer gene mutation called KRAS G12C. It aims to see if this therapy can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 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.
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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.