Chemotherapy combined with surgery for recurrent non-small cell lung cancer

A Multi-Center and Randomized Control Trial of Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Oxaliplatin, Docetaxel and Gemcitabine Plus Surgery as Treatment for Relapsed and Refractory Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

PHASE1 · Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · NCT02889666

This study is testing different chemotherapy drugs combined with surgery to see if they can help people with recurrent non-small cell lung cancer live longer and feel better after their initial treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorShanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (other)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations3 sites (Changchun, Jilin and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT02889666 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various chemotherapeutic agents, including cisplatin, carboplatin, docetaxel, and gemcitabine, in patients with recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have previously undergone surgery. It is a Phase I, open-label, multicenter trial that explores both single-agent and combination therapies to determine their safety and efficacy. The study will assess outcomes such as overall survival, disease-free survival, and metastasis-free survival over a five-year period. The trial includes multiple cohorts to better understand the potential benefits of these treatment strategies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 75 or younger with histologically confirmed NSCLC and no severe organ dysfunction.

Not a fit: Patients aged 76 or older, those with severe organ dysfunction, or those who have received prior chemotherapy will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new effective treatment option for patients with recurrent non-small cell lung cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar chemotherapy approaches in treating NSCLC, but this specific combination and methodology is being explored in a novel context.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≤ 75 years with histologically proven NSCLC
* No severe major organ dysfunction
* WHO performance status of 0 or 1
* No prior cancer chemotherapy
* A Clinical Stage ≥ IA (T1a, N0, M0) of lung disease but without diagnosed distant metastasis (according to the 1997 revision of the International Union Against Cancer TNM staging system) as determined by a preoperative evaluation that included a pleural computed tomography (CT) scan.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 76
* Severe major organ dysfunction
* WHO performance status of \>1
* Prior cancer chemotherapy
* Stage IV

Where this trial is running

Changchun, Jilin and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, relapsed, non-small cell lung cancer, cisplatin, carboplatin, oxaliplatin, docetaxel, gemcitabine

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.