Genetic study of drug-resistant lung cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial looks at the genetic changes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has stopped responding to targeted therapy pills. It aims to understand why the cancer became resistant, which may help find better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a specific gene mutation (like EGFR, ALK, KRAS, etc.).
- You have been treated with a targeted therapy pill (TKI) and your cancer has gotten worse while on it.
- You have a tumor sample (from a biopsy or surgery) that can be tested for genetic changes.
- You are willing to give a blood sample for genetic testing.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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