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 1,502 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07217301RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing TAK-928 to docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This study tests a new drug called TAK-928 against the standard chemo docetaxel for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. You may be able to join if you have already tried a checkpoint inhibitor and platinum chemotherapy, and your cancer has grown.
Jonesboro, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07227597RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of two experimental drugs for advanced small cell lung cancer
This study tests two experimental drugs, gocatamig and ifinatamab deruxtecan, for people with advanced small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer, either as a first treatment or after initial standard therapy.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07085182RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus radiation for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests combining the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab with radiation therapy for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that hasn't been treated before. It aims to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard treatments.
Zibo, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06735391RecruitingPhase 3
JMT101 plus osimertinib vs osimertinib for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two targeted drugs (JMT101 and osimertinib) against osimertinib alone for people with advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if the combination works better as a first treatment.
GuangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT05800223RecruitingPhase 3
Armatinib with or without brain radiation for EGFR lung cancer
This study tests whether armatinib alone or combined with focused brain radiation (SRT) can control brain metastases from EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for people with few, mostly low-symptom brain spots.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06631989RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of WSD0922-FU for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called WSD0922-FU for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR gene change. It aims to see if the drug can help when previous EGFR treatments have stopped working.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07322783RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib plus savolitinib for resistant lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (osimertinib and savolitinib) for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. It may help patients whose cancer has a low number of MET gene copies.
QingdaoAges 18–80 - NCT07584239Recruiting
Physical therapy and relaxation before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether physical therapy exercises and relaxation techniques done before surgery can help adults with lung cancer feel stronger, recover better, and have better surgical outcomes. You'll work with specialists to prepare your body and mind for the operation.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06429696RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
This study tests if a combination of an immunotherapy drug (PD-L1 inhibitor) and a targeted therapy pill (apatinib) can help keep extensive stage small cell lung cancer from growing after initial treatment. It is for people whose cancer was controlled with first-line chemo-immunotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06430437RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SHR-A1811 for first-line treatment of advanced lung cancer with HER2 mutations
This trial tests a new drug called SHR-A1811 for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a change (mutation) in the HER2 gene. You cannot have had any previous treatment for advanced lung cancer, and the cancer must be measurable outside the brain.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06008730RecruitingPhase 2
Proton beam radiation after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if proton beam radiation therapy is safe and effective after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to lymph nodes in the chest. It is for people who have already had chemotherapy before their surgery.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06306456RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
GH21 combined with osimertinib for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (GH21) combined with the targeted therapy osimertinib (Tagrisso) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation and has stopped responding to a similar treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can help when the cancer has progressed.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06030258RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IN10018 plus standard chemo for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called IN10018 combined with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) and an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/L1) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) who have not yet been treated. The goal is to see if adding IN10018 helps shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
JinanAges 18–75 - NCT05745350RecruitingPhase 2
First treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial studies how well pembrolizumab, plinabulin, and etoposide plus platinum work as first treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It may help some people by boosting the immune response while also attacking cancer with standard chemotherapy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05778708Recruiting
Tai Chi and aerobic exercise for mood and sleep in late lung cancer
This study tests whether Tai Chi and aerobic exercise can improve clusters of emotional symptoms—like anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, and fatigue—in people with late-stage non-small cell lung cancer. If you have these symptoms and are not already doing regular exercise programs, the trial may offer a structured way to feel better.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06668103RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ABSK043 and Firmonertinib for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This study tests a new combination of two targeted therapies (ABSK043 and firmonertinib) for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer. It is for patients whose tumors have an EGFR mutation and are PD-L1 positive.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07190677Recruiting
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab with chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests combining two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced lung cancer that has spread or come back. It may help if your cancer hasn't been treated before and doesn't have certain genetic changes.
Pavia, LombardyAges Any age - NCT07473128RecruitingPhase 3
Trilaciclib to prevent low blood cell counts in limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether taking trilaciclib alongside standard chemotherapy can help prevent low blood cell counts (myelosuppression) in people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. It may help you stay stronger during treatment.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07425795RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemo and radiation for first-line extensive SCLC
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), chemotherapy, and then radiation to the chest for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who haven't had prior treatment. The goal is to see if this approach helps control the cancer longer.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06947694RecruitingPhase 2
Testing radioimmunotherapy combinations for lung cancer with metastases
This trial explores whether combining radiation therapy with immunotherapy can trigger an immune response that shrinks tumors throughout the body (abscopal effect) in people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to 3 to 6 other sites. It tests different patterns of these treatments to see which works best.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07415005RecruitingPhase 2
Lorlatinib and local therapy for ALK-positive lung cancer
This study combines a daily targeted pill (lorlatinib) with a short course of radiation or surgery to treat ALK-positive lung cancer. The goal is to see if this two-step approach delays the cancer from growing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07413042RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation drug combined with immunotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of a radioactive drug ([225Ac]Ac-DOTATATE) and an immunotherapy drug (Tislelizumab) as maintenance treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) whose tumors have a specific protein (SSTR). If you have completed first-line treatment and your cancer shows SSTR on a PET scan, this study may be an option.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06576635Recruiting
Chemotherapy study for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests how well chemotherapy works for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It is for those who have already tried at least one prior treatment and are healthy enough for more therapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07388771Recruiting
Predicting treatment results for lung cancer before surgery
This trial is testing a treatment given before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. Patients receive chemotherapy plus immunotherapy (chemo-immunotherapy) first, then have surgery to remove the tumor. The goal is to see how well this approach works.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for small cell lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,502 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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