Clinical trials
Small Cell Lung Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting small cell lung cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,514 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06865339RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab and fianlimab) to standard radiation and chemotherapy can help treat locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer that hasn't been treated before.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06518057RecruitingPhase 2
Sparing memory during brain radiation for leptomeningeal metastases
This trial tests a special type of radiation that avoids the memory center of the brain (the hippocampus) while treating cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It may help reduce side effects on thinking and memory for people with breast or lung cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07155174RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drug combo for first-line extensive small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment (ABBV-706 plus atezolizumab) as a first option for people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. It compares this new approach to the usual standard treatment, aiming to see if it works better and has fewer side effects.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06627647RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two immunotherapy drugs for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug, rilvegostomig, against the standard pembrolizumab, both given with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation. It is for people whose tumors have high PD-L1 levels and do not have certain genetic mutations.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06822543RecruitingPhase 2
A new treatment for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (datopotamab deruxtecan, carboplatin, and pembrolizumab) for people with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain and has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors in the brain and elsewhere.
Fortaleza, CearáAges 18 years+ - NCT06312137RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab with or without another drug for lung cancer after surgery
This trial tests adding a new drug (sacituzumab tirumotecan) to pembrolizumab for people with non-small cell lung cancer that did not completely disappear after initial treatment and surgery. The goal is to see if the combination works better than pembrolizumab alone.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - 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).
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07365241RecruitingPhase 3
Study of ABBV-706 vs standard care for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ABBV-706 against standard treatments (topotecan, lurbinectedin, or amrubicin) for people with small cell lung cancer that has come back or stopped responding to previous therapies. The goal is to see if ABBV-706 works better at controlling the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06712316RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new investigational drug combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if it is safe and works better than current treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04853342RecruitingPhase 3
Furmonertinib after lung tumor removal for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests whether furmonertinib, an oral targeted medicine, can improve outcomes after your lung tumor has been completely removed. It also checks for side effects and compares results against placebo in people with specific EGFR gene mutations.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT05288205RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
JAB-21822 plus JAB-3312 for KRAS G12C solid tumors
This Phase 1/2a trial tests two investigational pills (JAB-21822 and JAB-3312) in people with advanced solid cancers that have a KRAS G12C mutation. It’s for cases where standard treatments have failed or aren’t suitable, to see if the drugs can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT05920356RecruitingPhase 3
Tested KRAS-targeted sotorasib plus chemo vs pembrolizumab plus chemo
This Phase 3 trial tests whether sotorasib plus standard chemotherapy works better than pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) plus standard chemotherapy as first treatment for certain advanced lung cancers. It may help people whose tumors have a KRAS G12C mutation and that do not show PD-L1 on testing.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06416410RecruitingPhase 3
Combination targeted therapy for KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (JAB-21822 and JAB-3312) compared to standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. It is for people who have not yet received any cancer treatment for their advanced disease.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07251582RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing infusion timing for lung cancer immunotherapy before surgery
This trial tests whether the timing of immunotherapy infusion before surgery improves how well the tumor responds in people with stage II to III non-small cell lung cancer. It combines immunotherapy with standard chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before it is removed.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07154290RecruitingPhase 2
Ubamatamab with or without REGN7075 for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (ubamatamab) alone or with another drug (REGN7075) for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has gotten worse after standard treatment. It aims to see if targeting MUC16, a substance found on some cancer cells, can help control the cancer.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06692738RecruitingPhase 3
Is a new immunotherapy better than Keytruda for squamous lung cancer?
This trial tests a new drug called Rilvegostomig against the standard drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), both combined with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see which combination works better.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05276726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug JAB-21822 for KRAS G12C NSCLC with STK11
This trial studies how well the drug JAB-21822 works in people with advanced or spread lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a specific genetic change: KRAS G12C, plus STK11 and no KEAP1 change. It’s designed to see safety and early signs of effectiveness, especially if you haven’t been treated much yet.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07155200RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug combined with irinotecan for small cell lung cancer
This study tests a new drug (cirtuvivint) combined with irinotecan, a common chemotherapy, for people whose small cell lung cancer has progressed after at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination helps control the cancer and whether it is safe.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07761910RecruitingPhase 2
Study of heart effects of radiation therapy using PET-CT for stage III lung cancer
This study looks at whether PET-CT scans can help detect heart damage caused by radiation therapy in patients with stage III lung cancer. If you're getting chemotherapy and radiation together, you may participate to help doctors find ways to reduce heart risks.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06801834RecruitingPhase 3
Study of sacituzumab govitecan vs. standard care for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called sacituzumab govitecan against the usual treatments for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has gotten worse after initial chemotherapy. It aims to see if the new drug helps patients live longer or have better outcomes.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for small cell lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,514 recruiting small cell 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 small cell 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 small cell 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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