Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Combining hypofractionated radiotherapy with immunotherapy for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer

Official title: Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Combined with Immunotherapy for Limited-stage Small-cell Lung Cancer: a Phase II Trial

Run by Anhui Provincial Hospital · NCT06527898 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a shorter radiation treatment combined with a new immunotherapy can help people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment45 (estimated)
SponsorAnhui Provincial Hospital
Government
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy, Durvalumab, Adebrelimab
Locations1 site (Hefei, Anhui)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2026
Study endsJuly 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 19, 2024
Trial IDNCT06527898 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-70 with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer and an ECOG performance status of 0-1.

Probably not a fit

Patients with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer or those with non-small cell lung cancer will 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 clinical trial aims to enroll 45 patients diagnosed with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer to receive concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by consolidative immunotherapy with Adebrelimab. The study will utilize hypofractionated radiotherapy, which allows for a shorter treatment duration compared to conventional methods, potentially enabling earlier initiation of immunotherapy. The primary endpoint is progression-free survival, while secondary endpoints include 2-year progression-free survival and overall survival rates. Patients will undergo a specific chemotherapy regimen alongside radiotherapy and will be monitored for safety and efficacy throughout the treatment period.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve survival rates for patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with hypofractionated radiotherapy and immunotherapy in similar contexts, indicating potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-70 years old;
* ECOG 0-1;
* Adequate organ function to tolerate chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy;
* Small-cell lung cancer;
* Limited stage confirmed by cranial MRI, chest CT, abdominal ultrasonograph, bone scan or cranial MRI and PET-CT;
* Signature of inform consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 18 years old or older than 70 years old;
* ECOG\>1;
* Inadequate organ function to tolerate chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy;
* Non-small cell lung cancer and other neuroendocrine carcinoma including typical or atypical carcinoid, large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma;
* Extensive stage confirmed by cranial MRI, chest CT, abdominal ultrasonograph, bone scan or cranial MRI and PET-CT;
* No signature of inform consent.

Where it's running

  • Anhui Provicial Hospital
    Hefei, Anhui, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.