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
- NCT05498064Recruiting
Study of ensartinib for advanced ALK-positive lung cancer
This real-world study looks at how ensartinib works in people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has continued or worsened after ALK-targeted therapy. It may help doctors understand how well the treatment works and who benefits most in everyday care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05715229RecruitingPhase 2
Blood test–guided treatment choice for advanced lung cancer
This Phase 2 study tests how results from blood cancer DNA tests (ctDNA) can help choose the best immune therapy approach for newly diagnosed, advanced lung cancer. It aims to improve outcomes by matching treatment decisions to a patient’s immune and blood test “profile.”
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05805631RecruitingPhase 2
Pemetrexed into spinal fluid for EGFR-mutant lung cancer spread to brain lining
This Phase 2 trial tests giving pemetrexed directly into the spinal fluid to treat cancer that has spread to the brain’s and spinal cord’s lining (leptomeningeal metastasis). It is for people with EGFR-mutant non-squamous lung cancer whose disease progressed after osimertinib, and who may benefit from a targeted treatment delivered to the area affected in the brain lining.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT05885698Recruiting
Study of care patterns in newly diagnosed lung cancer
This observational study follows adults with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer to understand what treatments are used and how patients are doing. It may help doctors better understand how care decisions affect outcomes, and it does not require the study to give an experimental treatment.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06262386Recruiting
Predicting lung cancer return after surgery
This study tests a new way to predict if non-small cell lung cancer will return after surgery. You will give blood samples to look for cancer cells, and the team will build a model to help plan better follow-up care.
Taoyuan CityAges 20–90 - NCT06400472RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4170156 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called LY4170156 for people with certain advanced solid tumors. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06475937RecruitingPhase 1
DM001 for advanced solid tumors study
This study tests an experimental drug called DM001 for people with certain advanced cancers (breast, lung, stomach, gastroesophageal, or colorectal) that have not responded to or are not helped by standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how it affects the tumors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06623656RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery treatment comparison for non-small cell lung cancer
This trial compares two treatment approaches before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): radiation plus immunotherapy versus chemotherapy plus immunotherapy. The goal is to see which combination works better to shrink the tumor before it is removed.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06627738RecruitingPhase 2
Extra radiation boost for advanced lung cancer after standard treatment
This trial tests whether adding a precise, high-dose radiation boost (CyberKnife) after standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It is for those who have already completed two cycles of induction chemo and at least 40 Gy of radiation with chemo.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT06862869Recruiting
Alectinib after surgery for early ALK-positive lung cancer
This study looks at how well alectinib works when given after surgery to people with early-stage ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to understand real-world outcomes for patients who take this targeted therapy as their first treatment after surgery.
Zhanjiang, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06709859RecruitingPhase 2
Afatinib plus chemo for unresectable stage III lung cancer
This trial tests whether combining afatinib (a targeted pill for EGFR mutations) with chemotherapy can shrink advanced stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) enough to make surgery possible. It is for people whose cancer has not been treated yet and has a specific EGFR mutation.
Jinan, ShangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06813365RecruitingPhase 1
DZD6008 for advanced NSCLC with EGFR mutations
This trial tests an experimental oral drug called DZD6008 for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has certain EGFR mutations. It aims to see if the drug can help those whose cancer has stopped responding to other treatments, or who haven't had treatment yet.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06902350RecruitingPhase 1
Experimental drug CS231295 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called CS231295 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The purpose is to study safety and find out if the drug can shrink tumors.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06908304RecruitingPhase 3
Study of THIO + Cemiplimab vs Chemo for Advanced Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (THIO and cemiplimab) against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have already tried two prior treatments including immunotherapy and platinum chemo. The goal is to see if the combination helps control the cancer better.
PoznanAges 18 years+ - NCT06241807RecruitingPhase 2
Camrelizumab plus chemo before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for people with stage IIIA-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors more effectively before removal.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06426511RecruitingPhase 2
Testing toripalimab after lung cancer surgery using ctDNA
This study tests whether a drug called toripalimab, given after lung cancer surgery, can help keep the cancer from coming back in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. It uses a blood test (ctDNA) to look for leftover cancer cells and decide who might benefit most.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06332131Enrolling by invitation
Heart blood vessel effects of immunotherapy in breast and lung cancer
This trial studies whether immunotherapy drugs (called immune checkpoint inhibitors) affect the small blood vessels of the heart. If you have breast cancer or lung cancer and are starting a specific treatment plan, you may be asked to have a special heart scan before and during therapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07243873Recruiting
Improving lung cancer diagnosis with synthetic PET scans
This study uses a computer-generated PET scan from your CT scan to help doctors diagnose and plan treatment for non-small cell lung cancer more precisely. It is observational, meaning no new treatments are given—just extra imaging analysis.
Zunyi, GuizhouAges 18–85 - NCT06165419RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose radiation for spine metastases from solid tumors
This trial tests a new way of giving high-dose radiation to solid tumors that have spread to the spine. It is for people whose spine is stable, have not had prior treatment to that area, and have only minor weakness (if any).
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 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.
Fairbanks, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT05358548RecruitingPhase 2
Alternating treatment for advanced lung and head-neck cancers
This Phase 2 study tests an approach that alternates treatments for advanced lung cancer or recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds while managing side effects differently than standard back-to-back therapy.
Elizabeth, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06577987RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CID-078 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called CID-078 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to find the right dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 12 years+ - NCT07281300Recruiting
Mindfulness for breathing distress in lung cancer
This trial tests a mindfulness-based program to help lung cancer patients manage breathing difficulty and other symptoms. It aims to reduce distress and improve daily life.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06775275RecruitingPhase 2
Testing adebrelimab plus chemo before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a new drug (adebrelimab) combined with standard chemotherapy, with or without another drug (bevacizumab), given before surgery for people with a certain type of lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and makes surgery more effective.
GuangzhouAges 18–65
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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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