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 1,505 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04209218Recruiting
Blood pressure and dexamethasone during lung cancer surgery
This study looks at how best to manage blood pressure during lung cancer surgery and whether giving dexamethasone (a steroid medicine) helps patients during the operation and recovery. You might benefit if you’re having longer lung cancer surgery and your heart and other organs are stable enough for the study.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT04459065RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Imaging medicine to help find lung cancer during surgery
This trial tests a special imaging drug (IRDye800CW-nimotuzumab) that may help surgeons better see lung cancer tissue during planned lung surgery. Phase 1/2 looks mainly at safety and how well the imaging works to guide the operation.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAges 18–80 - NCT06047301Recruiting
Pathways: A hope program for advanced lung cancer patients
This study tests a program called 'Pathways' that helps people with advanced lung cancer set personal goals, manage mental health, and improve quality of life. It's for those who are already receiving IV cancer treatment and are feeling some distress.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06377124Recruiting
Smartphone program to help lung cancer patients manage symptoms
This study tests a smartphone-based program to help people with advanced lung cancer manage their symptoms and daily life. The program uses WhatsApp or WeChat to provide support and aims to improve quality of life.
Hong Kong, Ho ManTinAges 18–100 - NCT06540495Recruiting
Virtual exercise program for lung cancer patients
This trial tests a personalized exercise program you can do from home using a computer or tablet. It’s for people with non-small cell lung cancer at different stages of treatment, and aims to help improve strength and well-being.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07354919RecruitingPhase 2
Testing axelopran for advanced cancer patients on opioids
This trial tests if axelopran can help people with advanced prostate, breast, pancreatic, or lung cancer who are taking opioid pain medicines. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helps with bowel function.
Saint Louis Park, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07465848Recruiting
Testing telomere measurement to help diagnose lung cancer
This study uses a simple blood test to measure telomeres (parts of your DNA) to see if it can help detect lung cancer earlier. Researchers will compare results from people with lung cancer, heavy smokers, and low-risk individuals to improve diagnosis.
Elche, AlicanteAges 45 years+ - NCT07127874RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PHN-012 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PHN-012 for people with advanced colorectal, non-small cell lung, or pancreatic cancer who have already tried at least one standard treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink or slow tumor growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07501650RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab plus ultrasound bubbles for head and neck cancer
This trial combines the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with a special ultrasound technique that uses tiny bubbles to make the treatment work better. It is for people with HPV-negative head and neck cancer that has come back or spread to other parts of the body.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06464068RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for first-line advanced extrapulmonary small cell cancer
This trial tests a new combination of durvalumab (an immunotherapy) plus standard chemotherapy for people with advanced small cell carcinoma that started outside the lung and has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combo works better than chemo alone.
Reggio EmiliaAges 18 years+ - NCT04976296Recruiting
Monitoring minimal residual disease after lung cancer surgery
This study checks whether a special blood/tissue test called MRD (minimal residual disease, meaning tiny leftover cancer signals) can help monitor lung cancer after surgery. It may help doctors spot relapse earlier after your tumor has been fully removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05267041Recruiting
Lung cancer database study at Lyon hospitals
This study collects information about people who have been treated for lung or chest cancers at Lyon University Hospital. Your data may help researchers better understand these cancers and improve future care.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+ - NCT07227623Recruiting
Digital health program to help lung cancer survivors get active
This trial tests a digital health tool to help lung cancer patients improve their physical function and wellness during and after treatment. It is designed for people with early-stage lung cancer who are starting treatment with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06332274RecruitingPhase 3
Tislelizumab for cancer patients with minimal residual disease
This trial is for people who have completed standard cancer treatments (like surgery, chemo or radiation) and have no visible cancer on scans, but may still have very small amounts of cancer DNA in their blood. The study tests whether the drug tislelizumab can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT05768178RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vemurafenib plus cobimetinib for BRAF-mutant cancers
This trial tests whether combining two targeted cancer medicines—vemurafenib and cobimetinib—can treat adults whose tumors have a specific “BRAF V600” mutation. You may be screened with blood tests and a tissue biopsy before starting treatment.
BelfastAges 18 years+ - NCT06019455Recruiting
How patients participate in lung and esophageal cancer care
This study looks at how much patients with lung or esophageal cancer get involved in decisions about their care when they receive chemotherapy and radiation together. It aims to learn what helps or challenges patients in taking an active role.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT02596490Recruiting
Couple meditation program for metastatic lung cancer and partners
This study tests whether a couple-based meditation program can help people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer and their romantic partners cope better during treatment. It looks at the experience of both the patient and their partner, not just the patient alone.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07066813Recruiting
Lung cancer with air pockets: staging and treatment
This study looks at lung cancers that have air-filled spaces inside them. It explores how the stage of the cancer affects treatment outcomes. If you have this type of lung cancer and have had surgery, this trial may help doctors learn more about your condition.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT06026111Recruiting
Exercise during immunotherapy for lung cancer
This study tests if adding a structured exercise program can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who are already on immunotherapy. It is for people who are not currently very active and are willing to travel to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for some visits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06038227Recruiting
Robotic vs. VATS surgery for early lung cancer
This study compares two types of minimally invasive surgery—robotic-assisted (da Vinci) and VATS—for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see which approach might work better and help patients recover faster.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06329908RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Dendritic cell vaccine plus immunotherapy for resistant lung cancer
This trial tests a new treatment combining a dendritic cell vaccine (a type of immune therapy that trains your body to fight cancer) with additional immunotherapy drugs. It is for people with advanced lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–85 - NCT07314216RecruitingPhase 2
Firmonertinib plus radiation for stage III lung cancer with rare EGFR mutations
This trial tests whether combining the targeted pill firmonertinib with radiation therapy can help people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has certain rare EGFR mutations. It is for those whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06487078Recruiting
Study of Lorlatinib for untreated ALK-positive lung cancer
This study looks at how well and how safely the drug lorlatinib works in people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (ALK-positive NSCLC) who have not had treatment for their advanced cancer yet. The goal is to see how effective it is in the real world.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07586202RecruitingPhase 2
Testing New Drug Combinations Before Lung Cancer Surgery
This trial tests whether giving new drugs (amivantamab plus either lazertinib or chemotherapy) before surgery helps people with a specific type of lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to shrink tumors and improve surgery outcomes.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for small cell lung cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,505 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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