Clinical trials
Stage 4 NSCLC clinical trials
Below are recruiting stage 4 nsclc clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 104 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06953843RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation and immunotherapy to see if it can make the immune system attack cancer throughout the body in people with advanced lung cancer that has spread to many places. It's for those whose cancer does not have certain genetic changes and who have not had uncontrolled brain metastases.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05543330RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
M701 for lung cancer with pleural effusion
This trial tests a new drug called M701 for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the lung, causing fluid buildup (pleural effusion). It aims to see if M701 can help control the fluid and improve symptoms.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07120282RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab after surgery for early-stage lung cancer
This trial tests whether a drug called tislelizumab, given after surgery, can help prevent lung cancer from coming back. It is for people with stage I non-small cell lung cancer who have certain high-risk features and a protein called PD-L1 on their tumor cells.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06501391RecruitingPhase 2
Brain radiation plus chemo-immunotherapy for untreated NSCLC with stable brain metastases
This trial tests whether combining brain radiation with chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help people with advanced lung cancer that has spread to the brain but has not yet been treated. It is for those whose tumors do not have certain gene mutations (EGFR, ALK, ROS1).
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06501378RecruitingPhase 2
Brain radiation plus chemotherapy and immunotherapy for lung cancer brain metastases
This trial tests a combination of radiation to the brain plus chemotherapy and immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) for people with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It is for those whose tumors do not have common driver mutations and whose brain metastases are causing symptoms.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT04317534RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab after lung cancer surgery versus observation
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) given after complete surgery can lower the chance that early-stage lung cancer comes back. You’ll be compared to standard follow-up without extra treatment to see if the drug helps more people stay cancer-free.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06656598RecruitingPhase 2
Adjuvant treatment for elderly or unfit patients with stage III lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called cemiplimab to chemotherapy, followed by radiation, can help older or less fit patients with stage III lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes compared to usual care.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06878274RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation after chemo-immunotherapy and surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial is testing whether giving radiation therapy after surgery can help prevent lung cancer from coming back in people who have already had chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. It is for patients whose cancer had spread to chest lymph nodes and who still have some cancer left in those nodes after surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05441566Enrolling by invitation
Checking MRD after surgery in early lung cancer
This study looks at a test called MRD (tiny remaining cancer after treatment) after surgery for early-stage lung cancer. It aims to understand who is more likely to have the cancer return, which could help guide follow-up care.
ShenzhenAges 18–100 - NCT06714708RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation with immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, an immunotherapy drug called sintilimab, and standard chemotherapy before surgery for stage II–III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT05286957RecruitingPhase 2
MRD-guided immunotherapy plus chemo after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether adding a cancer-fighting immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy after surgery can lower the chance of lung cancer coming back. It uses “MRD” (measurable remaining disease) to help decide who may benefit the most after resection.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–80 - NCT06864624RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative sunvozertinib for stage II-IIIB NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion
This trial tests the drug sunvozertinib before and after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation (exon 20 insertion). It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients whose cancer is at stage II, IIIA, or IIIB.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06437977RecruitingPhase 3
Pre-surgery treatment with radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo for stage II-III NSCLC
This trial tests whether combining radiation, an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab), and chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes in people with resectable stage II to III non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if this approach works better than standard chemotherapy alone.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06939127RecruitingPhase 2
Cold therapy, immunotherapy, and chemo before and after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a treatment that uses extreme cold (cryoablation) along with immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT04892953RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab plus focused radiation for progressing stage III lung cancer
This trial studies adding focused radiation to some cancer spots in people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer did not fully stop after standard chemoradiation and durvalumab. The goal is to control a small number of growing spots (or more than a few) and improve outcomes after durvalumab.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03351842RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery alone or plus chemotherapy for early lung cancer
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy after surgery helps people with early-stage lung adenocarcinoma that has a micropapillary pattern. It’s testing whether chemotherapy given after complete tumor removal can improve outcomes compared with surgery alone.
ShanghaiAges 19–70 - 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 - NCT06745908RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for lung cancer after immunotherapy stops working
This trial tests a new drug combination (N-803 and tislelizumab with chemotherapy) for people whose lung cancer stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Springdale, ArkansasAges 18–90 - NCT04286841Recruiting
Immunotherapy before lung surgery for early lung cancer
This trial looks at giving immunotherapy before surgery for certain early-stage lung cancers to help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes. It is mainly for people whose lung cancer can be removed by surgery and who don’t have specific gene changes like EGFR or ALK.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06102057RecruitingPhase 2
PET-guided small volume chemoradiation with immunotherapy for lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy (durvalumab) for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if giving a smaller, more focused radiation dose can be just as effective with fewer side effects.
DresdenAges 18 years+ - NCT06313541RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive radiation with immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial is testing a combination of immunotherapy and targeted radiation for people with advanced lung cancer that has no targetable gene changes. The goal is to see if adjusting radiation based on how well the tumor responds can improve outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06404164Recruiting
3D Lung Map to Guide Small Nodule Surgery
This trial tests a new way to guide lung surgery by using a 3D map of the lung's natural zones (watersheds) to find the best spot to remove a small lung nodule. It aims to help doctors remove just the right amount of lung tissue while preserving as much healthy lung as possible.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06436625Recruiting
Outpatient rehab for lung cancer patients on immunotherapy
This study tests whether a structured outpatient exercise program can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who are already receiving immunotherapy. It is designed for those whose cancer is stable or responding after initial treatment.
ViennaAges 18–120 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stage 4 nsclc?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 104 recruiting stage 4 nsclc 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 stage 4 nsclc 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 stage 4 nsclc 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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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.