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Small Cell Lung Cancer clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 231 recruiting small cell lung cancer studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT05245500RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for solid tumors with MTAP gene deletion
This Phase 1 trial studies MRTX1719, a new medicine, in solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene (MTAP deletion). It aims to find the safest dose and check how the drug affects the tumor.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06745908RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for lung cancer after immunotherapy stops working
This trial tests a new drug combination (N-803 and tislelizumab with chemotherapy) for people whose lung cancer stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18–90 - NCT05431270RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug that targets CD73, alone or with immunotherapy
This early-stage study tests mavrostobart (an anti-CD73 antibody) to see what dose is safe and whether it can help shrink tumors. It’s studied by itself and also with a PD-1 immune therapy or chemotherapy, depending on your cancer type and prior treatments.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05379985RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug RMC-6236 for certain RAS mutations in advanced cancers
This trial tests whether RMC-6236 can treat advanced solid tumors that have specific RAS-related gene changes (especially certain KRAS G12 mutations). You may be able to join if your tumor’s DNA test shows the right mutation and your overall health is good enough for study visits.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05271292RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chiauranib for advanced cancers that returned or won’t respond
This Phase 1/2 study tests chiauranib in people with advanced solid cancers (including small cell lung cancer) that have come back or no longer respond to standard treatments. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the treatment can help shrink tumors.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05456256RecruitingPhase 2
LP-300 plus chemo for lung cancer in never-smokers
This Phase 2 trial tests LP-300 with carboplatin and pemetrexed to treat advanced lung adenocarcinoma in people who have never smoked. It may help shrink tumors and slow the disease in a specific genetic group of lung cancer.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06043817RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STX-721 for advanced lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This trial tests a new drug, STX-721, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR or HER2 exon 20 insertion). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 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.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06747585RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ALE.P02 for advanced squamous cell cancers with CLDN1
This trial tests a new drug called ALE.P02 for people with advanced squamous cell cancers (like lung, head and neck, esophagus, or skin cancer) that have a certain protein called CLDN1. The drug is given alone and aims to shrink or stop the cancer.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06868485RecruitingPhase 2
Study of WSD0922-FU for advanced lung cancer with C797S mutation
This trial tests a new drug, WSD0922-FU, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called C797S. It is for those whose cancer has gotten worse after treatment with osimertinib.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06881784RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a RAS-targeting pill for lung cancer
This trial tests a new daily pill (daraxonrasib/RMC-6236) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific RAS mutation. It's for those who have already tried 1 or 2 previous treatments, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07085091RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALX2004 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ALX2004, for people with certain advanced cancers (head and neck, lung, esophagus, or colorectal) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07063745RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing a new drug combo for advanced lung cancer with a specific gene change
This trial tests a new drug called Navlimetostat combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy versus a placebo with the same standard treatments. It is for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific missing gene (MTAP deletion) and who have not had prior treatment for their advanced disease.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07115043RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD6750 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AZD6750 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07140016RecruitingPhase 1
Study of gilteritinib for advanced ALK-positive lung cancer
This trial tests an oral drug called gilteritinib for people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer that has progressed after prior ALK inhibitor treatment. It aims to see if gilteritinib can help when other treatments have stopped working.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07221474RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a personalized vaccine plus chemo for lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental personalized cancer vaccine (V940) combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if adding the vaccine helps the immune system fight the cancer better.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07540572RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IDE574 safety and effectiveness in advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IDE574 to see if it is safe and effective in treating advanced cancers that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial focuses mainly on hormone-receptor positive breast cancer, but also includes lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18–99 - NCT05899608RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ivonescimab as first treatment for metastatic lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests ivonescimab as a first-line treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It may help people by improving how well the cancer responds, especially in tumors with PD-L1 activity, but you must meet specific medical and testing requirements.
Reston, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04804644RecruitingPhase 3
Memory-sparing radiation for brain metastases in small cell lung cancer
This study tests whether focusing high-dose radiation only on brain tumor spots, while avoiding the hippocampus (a brain area important for memory), helps protect memory and thinking compared with standard whole-brain radiation. It’s for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain.
Columbia, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06875310RecruitingPhase 3
Study of adagrasib plus pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial tests if adding the targeted drug adagrasib to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy helps people with a specific KRAS G12C mutation in non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It is for people who have not had previous treatment for advanced disease.
Columbia, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06800339RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and radiation before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a low dose of radiation before surgery for people with non-small cell lung cancer that is borderline resectable (can potentially be removed but is close to nearby structures). It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow successful surgery.
Glen Burnie, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07020117RecruitingPhase 1
Study of AKY-1189 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, AKY-1189, for people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. It may help if other treatments have stopped working.
Glen Burnie, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06418204Recruiting
Cannabis use study for cancer patients in community clinics
This study looks at the benefits and risks of using cannabis or cannabinoids for cancer patients. It aims to help understand how these products affect symptoms and quality of life during chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Glen Burnie, MarylandAges 18 years+
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Small Cell Lung Cancer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting small cell lung cancer studies listed above.
- Virginia Cancer Specialists · 9 studies
- NEXT Oncology · 6 studies
- University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center · 3 studies
- University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 2 studies
- ALX Center 2
- Central Maryland Radiation Oncology
- Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
What taking part in a small cell lung cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there small cell lung cancer clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 231 recruiting small cell lung cancer studies with a site near Washington, D.C., each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a small cell lung cancer study near Washington, D.C.?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a small cell lung cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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