Evaluating neoadjuvant immunotherapy for lung cancer treatment outcomes

Safety, Efficacy, and Survival Outcomes of Neoadjuvant/Induction Immunotherapy in Surgical and Radiotherapeutic Management of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Multicenter Real-World Study

Observational Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute · NCT06926179

This study is trying to see if giving immunotherapy before surgery helps people with non-small cell lung cancer live longer and feel better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorPeking University Cancer Hospital & Institute Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations4 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06926179 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This multicenter retrospective real-world study aims to assess the safety, efficacy, and survival outcomes of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It encompasses various treatment pathways, including surgery and radiotherapy, to provide comprehensive real-world evidence that addresses existing gaps in clinical trials. By establishing a cohort that spans from the neoadjuvant therapy period to follow-up, the study seeks to inform treatment decisions for both operable and inoperable cases of lung cancer.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with histologically confirmed NSCLC who are clinically staged IA-IIIC and assessed as resectable or potentially resectable prior to treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with confirmed M1 disease or significant missing clinical data may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance treatment strategies and improve survival rates for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with neoadjuvant immunotherapy in NSCLC, but this study aims to provide novel real-world data to enhance understanding of its perioperative safety and efficacy.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), regardless of the presence of EGFR or ALK sensitive driver gene mutations;
2. Clinical staging of IA-IIIC according to the AJCC 8th Edition before neoadjuvant treatment;
3. Received at least one cycle of neoadjuvant immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy);
4. Assessed as resectable or potentially resectable by surgical experts prior to treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Confirmed M1 disease;
2. History of previous lung malignancy or other metastatic malignant tumors;
3. Participation in other randomized controlled trials involving neoadjuvant treatment;
4. Significant missing clinical data.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 3 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.
Conditions Lung CancerNeoadjuvant ImmunotherapyRadiotherapyLung Surgerylung cancerneoadjuvant immunotherapyreal-world studyradiotherapy
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.