Creating lung cancer organoids from patient tissue and blood samples

Lung Cancer Organoids and Patient Derived Tumor Xenografts

Maastricht Radiation Oncology · NCT05092009

This study is trying to create mini lung cancer models from tissue and blood samples of patients to better understand the disease and find personalized treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment600 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMaastricht Radiation Oncology (other)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations3 sites (Heerlen and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05092009 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to collect extra tissue and blood samples from patients undergoing standard procedures for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. The collected materials will be used to generate matched normal and lung cancer organoids, which can help in understanding the disease better and developing personalized treatment approaches. Patients will not undergo any additional procedures beyond what is required for their standard care. The study focuses on utilizing biopsies and surgical resection materials to create these organoids.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with suspected lung cancer who are scheduled for bronchoscopy or surgical resection.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have lung cancer or are not undergoing the specified procedures may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized and effective treatments for lung cancer patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using organoids for cancer research, indicating that this approach could be beneficial.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients selected to undergo primary surgical resection of a primary lung cancer. All types of resection are eligible, e.g. wedge resection, segmental resection, lobectomy, pneumonectomy.
* All patients with (suspected) lung cancer that will undergo a bronchoscopy or endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS/EUS-TBNA) bronchoscopy.

Exclusion Criteria:

There are no exclusion criteria

Where this trial is running

Heerlen 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.

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Conditions: Lung Cancer

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.