Clinical trials · California
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 151 recruiting small cell lung carcinoma studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT07776353Recruiting
Understanding weight loss in advanced cancer
This study looks at how weight loss and muscle loss affect people with advanced cancer. It aims to find different types of weight loss to better guide treatment and care.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07625644RecruitingPhase 3
New immunotherapy combination for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called BL-M14D1 combined with atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) against standard chemotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, a serious type of lung cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this combination helps patients live longer and control their cancer better.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07619599RecruitingPhase 1
PET Scan to Track Lung Cancer Treatment Response
This study uses a special PET imaging scan to help doctors see how well pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) is working against advanced non-small cell lung cancer. You'll receive the scan along with your regular pembrolizumab treatment and possible radiation therapy to help measure treatment response.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07602842RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing IDP-001 for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced cancers that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. The study aims to find the right dose and see how well the drug works against various solid tumors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07566052RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new KRAS drug to docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill (setidegrasib) against a standard chemo drug (docetaxel) for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has a KRAS G12D mutation. The goal is to see which treatment works better.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07517198RecruitingPhase 1
EXS74539 Study for Advanced Solid Tumors
This is an early-stage study testing a new cancer drug called EXS74539 to find the right dose and see how well it works in people with various advanced solid tumors. The drug may help patients whose cancers have stopped responding to standard treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07513376RecruitingPhase 3
Adjuvant vaccine plus immunotherapy for high-risk early lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving a personalized cancer vaccine (Intismeran) with or without an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) after lung cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back in patients with early-stage, high-risk non-small cell lung cancer.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07489066RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PF-08634404 for early-stage or locally advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, PF-08634404, alone or with other treatments, for people with early-stage or locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that can be surgically removed or has been treated with radiation and chemo. It aims to find if the drug helps before or after surgery or after standard treatments.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07476287RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PF08634404 plus chemo for transformed small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new study drug (PF08634404) combined with standard chemotherapy for people whose non-small cell lung cancer has changed into a more aggressive form called small cell lung cancer. It hopes to improve outcomes by targeting the cancer in two ways.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07462377RecruitingPhase 1
Testing EPI-326 for EGFR-mutant lung and head & neck cancers
This trial tests a new drug, EPI-326, in people with advanced lung or head & neck cancers that have certain EGFR changes. The goal is to see if it is safe and may help shrink the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07452224RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, ILKN421H, combined with pembrolizumab (a type of immunotherapy) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has not responded to standard treatments or has not been treated before. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07393555RecruitingPhase 2
Treatment for advanced lung cancer after targeted therapy and chemotherapy
This study tests a new treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to targeted therapy and chemotherapy. The goal is to find a treatment that works better for people whose cancer has certain genetic changes.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 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).
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06069570RecruitingPhase 1
Gamma delta T cells and low dose radiation for advanced lung or bone cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell called gamma delta T cells combined with low-dose radiation to treat people with advanced lung cancer or solid tumors that have spread to the bone. It is only for patients who have already tried standard treatments and either didn't get better or couldn't tolerate them.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07339176RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A trial of N17350 injected into tumors for advanced solid cancers
This trial tests an experimental drug, N17350, that is injected directly into tumors. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or who cannot receive them. The study aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07339254Recruiting
Survey about immunotherapy for lung cancer patients
This study is a survey to learn about the experiences and feelings of people with non-small cell lung cancer who are taking immunotherapy drugs. The goal is to understand how you're doing on treatment, which can help improve care for others.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07323641RecruitingPhase 2
Telisotuzumab Vedotin and Osimertinib for Advanced Lung Cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—telisotuzumab vedotin and osimertinib—for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to osimertinib alone. The goal is to see if adding the second drug can help control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04510129Recruiting
Cancer biospecimen collection study for immunotherapy patients
This study collects samples (like tissue biopsies and imaging information) from people with certain cancers who are starting anti–PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy. It helps researchers gather material to study how these treatments work.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293247RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if targeted radiation after surgery can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who still have cancer in their lymph nodes after chemotherapy. Participants will have had surgery and chemotherapy before starting radiation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07288034RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy biomarkers for advanced lung cancer
This study looks at blood and tissue biomarkers to predict how well immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) works for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It also helps decide the best second treatment if the first one stops working.
Lancaster, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07288177RecruitingPhase 2
A study of Rina-S for people with non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Rina-S for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread or can't be removed by surgery. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is.
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07284186RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PLX-61639 for advanced SMARCA4-mutant solid tumors
This trial is testing a new drug called PLX-61639 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific SMARCA4 gene change. The drug aims to stop cancer growth by targeting the cells that lack this gene.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07277413RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IDE892 for advanced solid tumors with MTAP deletion
This study tests a new drug called IDE892, alone or in combination, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deletion). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting small cell lung carcinoma studies listed above.
- City of Hope · 4 studies
- City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Providence Medical Foundation - Santa Rosa · 2 studies
- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Herrick Campus
- Beverly Hills Cancer Center
- Cedars-Sinai Cancer - Tarzana
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
What taking part in a small cell lung carcinoma study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there small cell lung carcinoma clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 151 recruiting small cell lung carcinoma studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a small cell lung carcinoma study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a small cell lung carcinoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New small cell lung carcinoma studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.