Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Combination of PD-L1 antibody and chemotherapy for small-cell lung cancer

Official title: Surgery or Radiotherapy After PD-L1 Inhibitor (TQB-2450) and Chemotherapy Induction Therapy in Patients With Limited-stage Small-cell Lung Cancer

Run by Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China · NCT04539977 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new combination of a PD-L1 antibody and chemotherapy to see if it helps people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer feel better as their first treatment.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, prednisone
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2023
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedMay 9, 2023
Trial IDNCT04539977 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of limited-stage SCLC and an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1.

Probably not a fit

Patients with extensive-stage SCLC or those with significant comorbidities affecting organ function may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This phase II trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the PD-L1 inhibitor TQB2450 combined with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with previously untreated limited-stage small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). The study is non-randomized and open-label, focusing on patients who will receive induction therapy followed by maintenance therapy. Participants will undergo surgery or radiotherapy based on their response to the initial treatment. The trial aims to assess the overall response rate and safety profile of this combination therapy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve outcomes for patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with PD-L1 inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy for various cancers, suggesting potential success for this approach in SCLC.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. The patient shall sign the Informed Consent Form.
2. Aged 18 ≥ years.
3. Histological or cytological diagnosis of SCLC by needle biopsy, and extensive stage or limited stage (local advanced) confirmed by imageological examinations.
4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance-status score of 0 or 1.
5. Life expectancy is at least 12 weeks.
6. At least 1 measurable lesion according to RECIST 1.1.
7. Patients with good function of other main organs (liver, kidney, blood system, etc.):

   * ANC count ≥1.5×10\^9/L, platelet count ≥100×10\^9/L,hemoglobin ≥90 g/L;
   * the international standard ratio of prothrombin time (INR) and prothrombin time (PT) \< 1.5 times of upper limit of normal (ULN);
   * partial thromboplastin time (APTT) ≤1.5×ULN;
   * total bilirubin ≤1.5×ULN;
   * alanine aminotransferase (ALT) aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5×ULN, or ALT and AST ≤5×ULN in the patients with liver metastatic tumor.
8. Fertile female patients must voluntarily use effective contraceptives not less than 120 days after chemotherapy or the last dose of TQB2450 (whichever is later) during the study period, and urine or serum pregnancy test results within 7 days prior to enrollment are negative.
9. Unsterilized male patients must voluntarily use effective contraception during the study period not less than 120 days after chemotherapy or the last dose of TQB2450 (whichever is later).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Participants who have received any systemic anti-cancer treatment for SCLC, including surgical treatment, local radiotherapy, cytotoxic drug treatment, targeted drug treatment and experimental treatment;
2. Administration of any Chinese medicine against cancer before administration of the drug;
3. Participants with cancer other than SCLC (excluding cervical carcinoma in situ, cured basal cell carcinoma, bladder epithelial tumor \[including TA and tis\]) within five years before the start of this study;
4. Participants with any unstable systemic disease (including active infection, uncontrolled hypertension), unstable angina pectoris, angina pectoris starting in the last three months, congestive heart failure (\>= NYHA) Grade II), myocardial infarction (6 months before admission), severe arrhythmia requiring drug treatment, liver, kidney or metabolic diseases;
5. With activate or suspectable autoimmune disease, or autoimmune paracancer syndrome requiring systemic treatment;
6. Antibiotics were used to treat the infection for 4 weeks prior to the start of the trial;
7. Participants who were systemically treated with corticosteroids (prednisone or other corticosteroids \>10 mg/ day) or other immunosuppressive agents within 2 weeks prior to first administration. In the absence of active autoimmune disease, inhaled or topical corticosteroids and adrenal hormone replacement therapy with a dose of less than 10 mg/ day of prednisone are permitted;
8. Participants who are allergic to the test drug or any auxiliary materials
9. Participants with active hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV;
10. The vaccine was administered within 4 weeks of the start of the trial;
11. Participants who have undergone major surgery or severe trauma in other systems within 2 months before the start of this trial;
12. Pleural effusion, pericardial effusion or ascites that are not clinically controlled and require pleural puncture or abdominal puncture drainage within 2 weeks before inclusion;
13. The patients have active pia meningioma, uncontrolled or untreated brain metastases.
14. Pregnant or lactating women;
15. Participants suffering from nervous system diseases or mental diseases that cannot cooperate;
16. Participated in another therapeutic clinical study
17. Other factors that researchers think it is not suitable for enrollment.

Where it's running

  • Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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