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

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

PHASE1; PHASE2 · Anhui Provincial Hospital · NCT06527898

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
Enrollment45 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorAnhui Provincial Hospital (other gov)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy, Durvalumab, Adebrelimab
Locations1 site (Hefei, Anhui)
Trial IDNCT06527898 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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.

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Hefei, Anhui

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.

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Conditions: Small-cell Lung Cancer, Hypofraction radiotherapy, Small cell lung cancer, immune checkpoint inhibitor

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.