Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating T Cell Changes in Lung Cancer with PET Imaging

Official title: Assessment of PET Tracers to Evaluate T Cell Change and Activation in Relation to Immunotherapy Treatment Response in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Run by Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc · NCT06457789 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing two new imaging methods to see how T cells change in people with non-small cell lung cancer after they receive chemo-immunotherapy.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment34 (estimated)
SponsorAmsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsprednisone
Locations1 site (Amsterdam, North Holland)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2024
Main results expectedAugust 2027
Study endsJuly 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 18, 2026
Trial IDNCT06457789 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 with histologically confirmed NSCLC who are scheduled for surgical resection after receiving chemo-immunotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are deemed inoperable or have received recent vaccinations or systemic immunosuppressive treatments 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 clinical trial assesses the effectiveness of two novel PET tracers in evaluating T cell changes and activation in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following chemo-immunotherapy. Participants will undergo two PET scans before their scheduled surgery, allowing researchers to compare the imaging results of the tracers against the pathological analysis of the resected tumor. The goal is to enhance understanding of how these imaging biomarkers can provide insights into treatment responses.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring of treatment responses in NSCLC patients, potentially guiding more effective immunotherapy strategies.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of PET imaging in cancer treatment monitoring is established, the specific application of these novel tracers in NSCLC is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Histologically confirmed NSCLC
* T1-4N0-2, lesion size of ≥2cm, at time of the restaging FDG PET/CT
* Planned to undergo resection after chemo-IO according to routine treatment guidelines
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent for the trial
* Above 18 years of age on day of signing informed consent
* Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1
* Have a ECOG performance status of 0-1, and are considered operable based on pulmonary function test and/or exercise testing

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients deemed inoperable
* Patients who have received a splenectomy
* Patients who have received any vaccination within 14 days of enrollment
* Patients with a condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (\> 10 mg daily prednisone equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days of day 0. Inhaled or topical steroids, and adrenal replacement steroid \>10 mg daily prednisone equivalent, are permitted in the absence of active autoimmune disease.
* Psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
* Patient is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive within the projected duration of the trial.

Where it's running

  • Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
    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.