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Lung Cancer (NSCLC) clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 58 Lung Cancer (NSCLC) clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 23 countries (most in China (23), United States (13), Italy (7)). 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (14), Phase 1 (6), Phase 3 (2), Phase 1/2 (2). The most active sponsors are Sun Yat-sen University (4), Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (2), Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute (2). There are also 5 NIH-funded research projects on Lung Cancer (NSCLC), with $2.0 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 58Clinical trials
- 5NIH research projects
- 2New in 30 days
- 23Countries
Newest Lung Cancer (NSCLC) clinical trials
All recruiting trials (58)
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Integrated genomic and clinical database for cancer biomarker discovery
Researchers are building a combined genomic and clinical database at Samsung Medical Center to test biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, treatment choice, and predicting how well treatments work.
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Understanding what patients want from NSCLC treatment monitoring
Researchers are testing how patients with non-small cell lung cancer feel about and prefer monitoring their symptoms during treatment, with input from patients, caregivers, and clinicians.
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PD-L1-targeted PET probe to map PD-L1 in solid tumors
A PET tracer called 18F-F-PDL1-3 is being tested to see if it can detect PD-L1 expression in primary and metastatic tumors to help guide personalized treatment.
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Cardiorespiratory fitness after lobectomy versus sublobar resection in NSCLC
This study tests how different lung surgeries (lobectomy vs. sublobar resection) affect fitness levels after surgery in people with non-small cell lung cancer.
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CAIX-targeted PET/CT imaging in solid tumors
Researchers are testing a CAIX-targeted PET/CT imaging agent to see if it detects and reflects CAIX levels in solid tumors like clear cell renal cell carcinoma, NSCLC, and breast cancer.
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NUT Project: Nutritional Support in Thoracic Cancer
We’ll see if providing tailored nutrition guidance and assessment helps people with advanced lung cancer during their treatment.
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Single-Port Robotic Lobectomy for Early-Stage NSCLC
This study tests the safety and outcomes of using the da Vinci Single-Port system for lobectomy and lymph node dissection in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
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Brain-avoiding proton craniospinal irradiation for leptomeningeal metastases
This study tests BRAVO pCSI, a proton therapy approach that avoids certain brain regions, to see if it helps adults with leptomeningeal metastases from solid tumors.
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Fungal microbiota in NSCLC and its clinical relevance
This study tests how lung fungi relate to different NSCLC subtypes, stages, and patient outcomes using tissue samples from surgery.
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First-line treatment with pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, and platinum with or without zoldonrasib for metastatic non-squamous NSCLC
This trial tests whether adding zoldonrasib to standard pembrolizumab and platinum chemotherapy helps people with untreated metastatic non-squamous NSCLC that has a RAS G12D mutation.
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Health for Hungary: Long-term blood and health data collection to study aging and disease onset
This study tests whether routine blood tests plus advanced molecular analyses can help detect the early stages of non-communicable diseases in adults over 40.
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Visual feedback in inspiratory muscle training after lobectomy
This study tests whether adding a mobile app with visual feedback to inspiratory muscle training helps lung cancer patients after lobectomy by improving motivation, adherence, and comfort while breathing.
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PF-08634404 Alone or with chemotherapy in early-stage or locally advanced NSCLC
This study tests PF-08634404 by itself or with chemotherapy in adults with early-stage or locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer that may be surgically removable or were candidates for additional therapy after initial treatment.
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Lung MRI to identify immune patterns in non-small cell lung cancer
This will see if combining different MRI measurements of the lung can create imaging signatures that identify immune-related patterns in people with primary non-small cell lung cancer.
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Garsorasib and Ivonescimab with Chemo Before Surgery for KRAS G12C NSCLC
This trial tests whether giving garsorasib followed by ivonescimab with chemotherapy before surgery helps people with resectable KRAS G12C-mutant NSCLC.
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Whole-body HER2 PET/CT to see how 89Zr-trastuzumab accumulates in HER2-positive or HER2-mutated advanced NSCLC
This study tests whether 89Zr-trastuzumab PET/CT can show how much tracer builds up in tumors of adults with HER2-positive or HER2-mutated advanced NSCLC.
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Rehabilitation benefits for advanced NSCLC patients with stable disease after 6+ months of treatment
This study tests a 3-month rehabilitation program to see how it helps people with advanced NSCLC who have had stable disease for at least 6 months.
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Wedge Rreamoval? (Note: this looks wrong)**
Test whether sublobar wedge resection or SBRT work better for high‑risk patients with early-stage NSCLC.
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Ivonescimab alone or with carboplatin/pemetrexed for advanced NSCLC with actionable alterations
This trial tests if ivonescimab, alone or with chemotherapy, can shrink tumors in advanced NSCLC patients who have actionable genomic alterations after prior targeted therapies.
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Motion tracking during lung cancer radiotherapy using real-time MRI
A trial tests real-time tracking of lung tumor motion during radiation therapy in adults with certain stages of NSCLC to see if MRI can help guide treatment.
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SH009 injection for advanced solid tumors
This trial will test whether SH009 injections are safe and can shrink or slow advanced solid tumors in adults with cancers such as liver, lung, breast, head and neck, and esophageal cancer who have progressed after prior treatment.
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Local ablative therapy added to osimertinib for EGFR‑mutant metastatic NSCLC with few remaining tumor sites
This trial tests whether adding local ablative therapy to ongoing osimertinib helps people with EGFR exon 19 or exon 21 L858R mutated stage IV non‑small cell lung cancer who have three or fewer active tumor sites after initial treatment.
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RMC-5127 for advanced cancers with KRAS G12V mutation
This trial will test whether the experimental drug RMC-5127, alone or with daraxonrasib or cetuximab, helps adults with advanced KRAS G12V-mutant solid tumors.
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SL-28 for Advanced Solid Tumours
A new allogeneic cell therapy called SL-28 is being tested in adults with advanced solid tumors to see if it is safe and can help shrink tumors.
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Using blood methylation markers to monitor early-stage NSCLC after Co‑ablation
This project will try a blood methylation test to see if it can find tiny amounts of lung cancer DNA after co‑ablation treatment in people with early-stage non‑small cell lung cancer who cannot have surgery.
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Using blood methylation markers to detect recurrence and monitor minimal residual disease in lung cancer
This project will test whether tracking two blood DNA methylation markers (SHOX2 and PTGER4) can detect minimal residual disease and predict recurrence in patients after non-small cell lung cancer surgery.
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Support for Veterans with lung cancer.
This study will test whether weekly phone support from a trained lay health worker can improve quality of life for Veterans who are newly diagnosed with lung cancer or who finished treatment within the past year.
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High-dose dexamethasone to reduce pain after VATS lung surgery
This trial will test whether a single high IV dose of dexamethasone given at anesthesia induction reduces morning coughing pain after VATS lobectomy or segmentectomy for patients who score high on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale.
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Oral JBI-802 alone or with pembrolizumab for non-small cell lung cancer with an STK11 mutation
This will test whether taking oral JBI-802 by itself or together with pembrolizumab helps people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has an STK11 mutation.
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Personalized dendritic cell and natural killer cell therapy for advanced NSCLC
This trial will test whether giving people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer infusions of their own lab-grown dendritic cells (into an axillary lymph node) and natural killer cells (by IV) is safe and helps the NK cells kill tumors.
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TJ101 for adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors: finding a safe dose and checking for tumor response
This trial tests TJ101, an experimental antibody‑drug given by IV, to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors in adults with advanced or metastatic solid cancers who have run out of standard treatment options.
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PHN-012 for people with advanced colon, lung (NSCLC), or pancreatic cancer.
This trial will try PHN-012, a new antibody-drug conjugate, in people with advanced colon, non-small cell lung, or pancreatic cancer who have already received other treatments.
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Adjuvant tislelizumab after surgery for high-risk stage I non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab for up to one year after complete surgery helps people with high-risk stage I non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors express PD-L1.
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy and dual immunotherapy with chemoradiation for unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer
This trial will test whether giving two immune checkpoint drugs before and after chemoradiation, along with targeted agents, helps people with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer.
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Zusanli (ST36) electroacupuncture plus immunotherapy in NSCLC before surgery
This trial tests whether adding electroacupuncture at ST36 to standard neoadjuvant immunotherapy helps patients with NSCLC better respond to treatment.
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Structured exercise and nutrition program for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether a structured exercise and nutrition program can improve treatment response and disease-free survival for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer receiving neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy.
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Weekly low-dose oral vinorelbine plus PD-1 immunotherapy for older adults with advanced NSCLC
This project tries weekly low-dose oral vinorelbine together with PD‑1 immunotherapy to see if it helps people 65 and older with unresectable advanced non‑small cell lung cancer.
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Blood levels of immune checkpoint antibodies and their links to inflammation, cachexia, and response in lung cancer
Test whether blood concentrations and how the body handles immune checkpoint antibodies relate to inflammation, weight loss (cachexia), and treatment response in adults with lung cancer starting immunotherapy.
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Practical geriatric assessment for older adults with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer receiving SBRT
This project will test whether a brief Practical Geriatric Assessment (PGA) can be used with adults 65+ who have stage I–II non-small cell lung cancer and are receiving stereotactic body radiation therapy to identify care needs and guide supportive referrals.
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Sugemalimab with chemotherapy before surgery and continued after for resectable stage II–IIIA non-small cell lung cancer
This study will test whether giving sugemalimab with chemotherapy before surgery and continuing sugemalimab after surgery helps adults with resectable stage II–IIIA non-small cell lung cancer who do not have EGFR or ALK mutations.
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Evaluating neoadjuvant immunotherapy for lung cancer treatment outcomes
This study is trying to see if giving immunotherapy before surgery helps people with non-small cell lung cancer live longer and feel better.
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Almonertinib after one‑lung surgery for suspected cancer nodules in the other lung of EGFR‑mutant NSCLC patients
This test tries whether three months of the EGFR blocker almonertinib can shrink or control suspected cancer nodules in the opposite lung of people with EGFR‑mutant non‑small cell lung cancer who already had one lung removed.
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Cryobiopsy for lung cancer lymph nodes
This study is testing a new way to take tissue samples from lymph nodes in lung cancer patients using freezing techniques to see if it gives better results than the usual methods.
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Using liquid biopsy from EBUS-TBNA fluid to diagnose lung cancer
This study is testing if analyzing fluid from a specific lung procedure can help diagnose lung cancer in patients who are suspected to have it but have had negative test results.
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Testing blood samples for lung cancer treatment response
This study is testing if blood tests can show how well immune therapy works for people with advanced lung cancer who can't have surgery.
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Longitudinal analysis of lung cancer using tissue and blood samples.
This study is trying to see if changes in blood and tissue samples from lung cancer patients can help doctors tell the difference between harmless and harmful lung nodules and improve treatment plans.
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Air pollution biomarkers in people with COPD, lung cancer, and leukemia
This project will test whether air pollution-related biomarkers appear in never-smokers with COPD, non-small cell lung cancer, or leukemia compared with healthy volunteers.
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Comparing standard care to early palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients
This study tests if adding early palliative care to standard treatment can help improve the quality of life and survival for people with advanced lung cancer.
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Preoperative treatment for lung cancer with amivantamab and chemotherapy
This study is testing if giving a new antibody treatment called amivantamab before surgery can help patients with certain types of lung cancer feel better and improve their outcomes.
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Examining the link between residual tumor and outcomes after targeted therapy in lung cancer
This study looks at how leftover tumor tissue after treatment affects survival in patients with a specific type of lung cancer who have received targeted therapy.
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Eliminating margins in radiotherapy for early-stage lung cancer
This study tests if removing extra safety margins in radiation treatment can help patients with early-stage lung cancer get better results while adapting to changes in their tumor's position.
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AI blood test using platelet and immune-cell RNA for early cancer detection and monitoring
This AI-based blood test profiles platelet and immune-cell RNA to see if it can find common cancers early and track treatment response in adults aged 40 and older.
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Preparing lung cancer patients for surgery with a home program
This study is testing a home program that helps lung cancer patients get stronger and healthier before their surgery through exercise and support from a physiotherapist.
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Intrathecal treatment for lung cancer with leptomeningeal metastases
This study is testing a new way to deliver two cancer drugs directly into the spine to see if it helps people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain and who haven't responded well to other treatments.
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Selective lymph node removal for small non-small cell lung cancer
This study is testing a new surgery method that aims to safely remove fewer lymph nodes in patients with small non-small cell lung cancer to see if it leads to better recovery and fewer complications.
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Comparing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy with Immunochemotherapy for Lung Cancer
This study is testing whether combining a specific type of radiation therapy with immunochemotherapy can help people with early-stage lung cancer do better than just using immunochemotherapy alone before surgery.
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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for advanced NSCLC
This trial will try using a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, given after short chemotherapy and IL-2, to shrink tumors in adults with advanced NSCLC who have progressed after standard treatments.
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Treatment of advanced lung cancer using KB707
This study is testing a new treatment called KB707 to see if it can help adults with advanced lung cancer by boosting their immune response, especially for those who haven't had success with standard therapies.
NIH-funded research (5)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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How air pollution and neighborhood stress affect lung tumors in African American patients
This project looks at whether long-term air pollution and neighborhood disadvantage change tumor DNA and short-term recurrence risk in early-stage lung cancer among African American patients.
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Improving Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer with CT Scans
This work aims to find new ways to predict which non-small cell lung cancer patients will respond best to immunotherapy using information from their routine CT scans.
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Targeting EGFR‑mutant lung cancer cells that resist targeted drugs
This project tests lab and translational approaches to eliminate EGFR‑mutant lung cancer cells that survive targeted drugs, for people with EGFR‑positive non‑small cell lung cancer.
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Targeting resistant cells in lung cancer treatment
This study is looking at why some lung cancer cells don't respond to certain treatments and aims to find new ways to help patients get better by targeting those stubborn cells, which could lead to longer-lasting results.
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Investigating how non-small cell lung cancer interacts with the immune system using humanized mouse models.
This study is looking at how non-small cell lung cancer interacts with the immune system using special mice that have a human-like immune system, to help understand why some patients respond well to treatments while others don’t.
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Quick answers
How many Lung Cancer (NSCLC) clinical trials are recruiting right now?
58, as of November 12, 2026. 2 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 23 countries. The most sites are in China (23 trials), United States (13 trials), Italy (7 trials), Australia (3 trials), South Korea (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 14, Phase 1: 6, Phase 3: 2, Phase 1/2: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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