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 1,519 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06497530RecruitingPhase 2
Lurbinectedin with serplulimab for extensive-stage SCLC maintenance
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, lurbinectedin and serplulimab, as maintenance therapy after initial chemotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that hasn't spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this approach helps keep the cancer from growing for longer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06498479RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to topotecan for relapsed small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called HS-20093 against a standard drug (topotecan) for people with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see which drug works better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06498986RecruitingPhase 2
BL-B01D1 plus osimertinib for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (BL-B01D1) combined with osimertinib (Tagrisso) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation and who have not had any previous treatment. The goal is to see if the combination works better than standard care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06500455RecruitingPhase 3
Standard vs longer radiation for brain metastases
This trial compares the usual short course of radiation therapy (one session) to a longer course (up to 5 sessions) for people with cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if the longer course works better and causes fewer side effects.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06500481RecruitingPhase 3
Proton vs standard radiation for cancer spread to brain/spine lining
This trial compares a newer type of radiation (proton therapy) to standard radiation for people whose breast or lung cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It aims to see if proton therapy can better control the disease while causing fewer side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06503146RecruitingPhase 2
New imaging tracer for detecting various cancers
This trial tests a new imaging agent, [18F]FAPI-74, which might help detect certain cancers more clearly. The scan looks for a protein called fibroblast activation protein (FAP) that is often found in tumors. If you have one of the listed cancers and are about to start treatment, this study could help doctors see where the cancer is and how it responds to therapy.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06505824RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BL-M14D1 for advanced lung cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, BL-M14D1, for people with advanced small cell lung cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, or other solid tumors that have no standard treatment. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and possibly effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06508307RecruitingPhase 1
A study of an injected virus for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new treatment where a virus (GC001) is injected directly into a tumor. The virus is designed to attack cancer cells and may help people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to other treatments.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06512051RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of SHR-A2102 and Adebrelimab for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, SHR-A2102 and Adebrelimab, with or without other treatments, for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or cured with radiation. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06514118Recruiting
Immunotherapy with radiation for advanced small-cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted radiation for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding radiation to leftover tumors after initial treatment helps control the disease better.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT06523673RecruitingPhase 3
SBRT for lung cancer with limited new growth
This trial tests whether a precise type of radiation called SBRT can control lung cancer that has started to grow in only a few new spots while you are on standard treatments. It may help you delay changing to a different treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06524427Recruiting
Robot vs. video-assisted lung cancer surgery study
This trial compares robot-assisted surgery to video-assisted surgery for removing lung cancer. It aims to see which approach works better for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06527898RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Short-course radiation plus immunotherapy for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer
This study tests using a shorter course of radiation (hypofractionated radiotherapy) combined with immunotherapy for people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach works better at controlling the cancer and may cause fewer side effects.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT06528847RecruitingPhase 2
Adjuvant Benmelstobart for stage IB, grade 3 lung adenocarcinoma
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug Benmelstobart after surgery can help prevent return of a specific type of lung cancer. It is for people with stage IB, grade 3 (poorly differentiated) lung adenocarcinoma that has been completely removed.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–74 - NCT06529081Recruiting
Radiation schedule for advanced small-cell lung cancer after chemo-immunotherapy
This study tests a specific radiation schedule (15 sessions to the chest and up to 3 sessions to other spots) for people with advanced small-cell lung cancer that responded to first-line chemo combined with immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this radiation approach can improve control of the disease.
LublinAges 18 years+ - NCT06534489Recruiting
Surgery for lung cancer after chemo or targeted therapy
This trial tests whether combining chemo or targeted therapy before surgery can help people with non-small cell lung cancer that may require removing a whole lung. We want to see if this approach makes the surgery safer and more effective.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06536868RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemo and radiation for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with chemotherapy and chest radiation for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that has spread. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink or control the cancer longer.
Jincheng, ShanxiAges 18–80 - NCT06538012RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tumor immune cells plus pembrolizumab for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new approach: taking immune cells from your own tumor (TILs), growing them in the lab, then giving them back to you along with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. It is for people with advanced lung cancer who have run out of standard options.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 16–90 - NCT06538038Recruiting
Osimertinib plus chemo vs. osimertinib alone for EGFR-mutated NSCLC
This study compares two standard treatments for advanced lung cancer with an EGFR mutation: osimertinib alone versus osimertinib plus chemotherapy. It aims to see which approach works better and is not a trial of a new drug, so you can receive usual care while contributing data.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06542159RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive radiation for early-stage lung cancer or small metastases
This trial tests a more precise radiation technique (stereotactic body radiotherapy) for early-stage lung cancer or small lung tumors. It aims to reduce side effects by eliminating the usual safety margin around the tumor.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06545331RecruitingPhase 1
A study of XB010 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called XB010 for people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if XB010 is safe and effective for several cancer types, including lung, breast, head and neck, and esophageal cancers.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06545747RecruitingPhase 3
MRI-guided radiation for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new way of giving radiation therapy for advanced lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It uses MRI scans to guide and adjust the radiation dose, which may help target the tumor more precisely and reduce side effects.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06554613RecruitingPhase 2
Olanzapine with first-line immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer trial
This trial tests whether adding the drug olanzapine to standard first-line immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) can help people with advanced lung cancer that does not have an EGFR mutation. It aims to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT06561685RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4050784 for Advanced Solid Tumors with SMARCA4 Changes
This trial tests a new drug, LY4050784, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in a gene called SMARCA4 (BRG1). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective. It may be an option for those who have tried other treatments or have no standard options left.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for small cell lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,519 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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