Clinical trials
Lung Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting lung surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 168 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07388524RecruitingPhase 3
Testing atezolizumab after surgery for early stage lung cancer
This trial tests if the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab can prevent early stage non-small cell lung cancer from coming back after surgery. It is for people whose tumors have high levels of a protein called PD-L1 (50% or more) and do not have certain gene changes (EGFR or ALK).
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06939127RecruitingPhase 2
Cold therapy, immunotherapy, and chemo before and after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a treatment that uses extreme cold (cryoablation) along with immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT06104774Recruiting
Family tai chi after lung surgery for better breathing
This study tests if doing tai chi with your family can help your lungs work better and improve your mood after a thoracoscopic lung surgery. You would practice tai chi exercises and the researchers will check your breathing and mental health.
Taichung, North Dist.Ages 18 years+ - NCT06908070RecruitingPhase 4
Chemoradiation, surgery, then durvalumab for stage 3 lung cancer
This trial tests if giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab after chemoradiation and surgery helps people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer. You will receive standard chemoradiation, then have surgery, and then get durvalumab to see if it lowers the chance of the cancer coming back.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT05766800RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 plus chemotherapy before surgery for advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether giving a PD-1 antibody together with standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage IIIB–IIIC non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and make treatment before surgery more effective.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07748325RecruitingPhase 2
Checking if immunotherapy after surgery helps prevent lung cancer return
This trial is for people with non-small cell lung cancer who have already had immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery, followed by complete removal of the tumor. It tests whether continuing immunotherapy after surgery (adjuvant treatment) can lower the risk of cancer coming back compared to just watching and waiting.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06302985Recruiting
Inhaled dye for lung malformations in children
This trial tests a new way to use a dye called ICG (indocyanine green) that is inhaled like a mist. It may help doctors see and treat congenital lung malformations in children more clearly.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 3 months–14 years - NCT00001823Recruiting
Surgery Branch Screening for Cancer Treatment Studies
This is a screening evaluation to see if you might be eligible for cancer treatment research studies at the National Cancer Institute's Surgery Branch. Doctors will review your medical history, imaging, and test results to determine which clinical trials might be right for you.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06284317RecruitingPhase 3
Durvalumab after chemo and surgery for early lung cancer
This trial tests adding durvalumab (an immunotherapy) after chemotherapy, surgery, and more durvalumab for people with early-stage, operable non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if this extra treatment helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06617936RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus endostatin and chemo for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), an anti-angiogenic drug (endostatin), and standard chemotherapy for people with stage III lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06918132RecruitingPhase 2
Cemiplimab and Fianlimab before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether two immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab and fianlimab) given before surgery can help treat stage IB to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. You must have a PD-L1 level of at least 1% and your surgeon must think the tumor can be fully removed.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07134660Recruiting
Comparing two numbing medicines for lung surgery pain
This study compares two types of numbing medicine (liposomal vs. hydrochloride bupivacaine) injected near the ribs during lung surgery. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief after the operation.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06114108Recruiting
Adding local treatment to drug therapy for stage IV lung cancer
This trial compares continuing drug therapy alone versus adding local treatments (surgery or radiation) for people with stage IV lung cancer that has responded to initial treatment but still has a few remaining spots (oligometastatic). The goal is to see if targeting those spots with local therapy helps control the cancer longer.
AarauAges 18 years+ - NCT03351842RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery alone or plus chemotherapy for early lung cancer
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy after surgery helps people with early-stage lung adenocarcinoma that has a micropapillary pattern. It’s testing whether chemotherapy given after complete tumor removal can improve outcomes compared with surgery alone.
ShanghaiAges 19–70 - NCT06671639Recruiting
Stanford program to speed up robotic surgery for children
This trial tests a faster, robotic-assisted surgery for children ages 6 to 21. It aims to see if completing part of the operation using a robot can be as safe and effective as traditional open surgery, possibly leading to quicker recovery and less pain.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6–21 - NCT07863999RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy before surgery for stage II-III lung cancer
This trial compares two different drug combinations given before surgery for stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Both combinations include chemotherapy, and one also includes a newer type of immunotherapy. The goal is to see which approach shrinks tumors more effectively before surgery.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07837739Recruiting
EGFR-targeted pill after surgery for early lung cancer
This trial tests whether taking an EGFR-targeted pill after lung cancer surgery can lower the chance of the cancer coming back. It is for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07089199RecruitingPhase 2
Treatment before surgery for stage 2–3 lung cancer
This study tests whether giving a combination of three medicines before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with stage 2 or 3 non-small cell lung cancer, potentially making surgery and recovery more effective. The medicines include an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), a targeted therapy (anlotinib), and a chemotherapy drug (nab-paclitaxel).
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07267546Recruiting
Study on heart-lung machine fluid and its effects in heart surgery
This study looks at how the fluid used to fill the heart-lung machine affects the body's chemistry and recovery in patients having heart surgery. It may help doctors choose the best fluid for better outcomes after bypass surgery.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT06498635RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy after surgery for lung cancer with no remaining cancer
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy (durvalumab) after surgery can help prevent lung cancer from coming back if you already had a complete response to chemo and immunotherapy before surgery. It is for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had no cancer left after treatment.
Jonesboro, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07550738Recruiting
Breathing machine settings during laparoscopic cancer surgery
This study compares two different ways of controlling breathing machines during laparoscopic (minimally invasive) abdominal cancer surgery. Researchers want to see which method keeps your heart and blood flow stable and protects your lungs during surgery.
AsyutAges 20–80 - NCT05427136Recruiting
Study early lung problems after childhood cancer treatment
This study looks for early lung (breathing) problems in children after certain cancer treatments, using lung tests and sometimes MRI scans. It may help doctors spot breathing complications earlier and guide better care.
BaselAges 4–22 - NCT06674811Recruiting
Childhood cancer surgery recovery study
This study looks at how children and young adults recover after surgery for solid tumors. It also includes their caregivers to understand how resilience affects recovery.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 3–25 - NCT07186933Recruiting
Ventilator settings to protect lungs during high-risk surgery
This study compares two ways of setting the ventilator during surgery to reduce lung complications. Researchers will test whether using a lower 'driving pressure' (a setting on the breathing machine) helps protect the lungs better than usual care. It is for adults having high-risk surgeries under general anesthesia with a breathing tube.
PátraiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 168 recruiting lung surgery 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 surgery 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 surgery 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.