Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating targeted therapy effectiveness in advanced lung cancer using RecistTM criteria

Official title: Application of the RecistTM Criteria in Evaluating the Efficacy of Targeted Therapy for Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With Positive Driving Genes

Run by Third Military Medical University · NCT06142058 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new way to measure how well targeted therapy works can help people with advanced lung cancer who have specific gene changes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment44 (estimated)
SponsorThird Military Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 13, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 21, 2023
Trial IDNCT06142058 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with stage IIIB-IV NSCLC who have positive driving genes and measurable lesions.

Probably not a fit

Patients with dysphagia or those unable to adhere to medication schedules 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 observational study aims to assess the efficacy of the RecistTM criteria in evaluating targeted therapy for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have positive driving genes. The study will analyze the correlation between tumor marker abnormalities and treatment outcomes, focusing on patients receiving first-line targeted therapy. Investigators will use statistical methods to compare the RecistTM criteria with traditional RECIST criteria and explore the relationship between treatment efficacy and circulating tumor DNA levels. The goal is to refine the evaluation rules of RecistTM to enhance its reliability in clinical settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate assessments of treatment efficacy for patients with advanced NSCLC, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of RECIST criteria is well-established, the application of RecistTM criteria in this specific context is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* NSCLC patients with stage IIIB-IV
* Driver gene positive (EGFR,ALK,C-MET, ROS,RET, HER2);
* First line targeted therapy.
* Performance status of 0-2 on the ECOG criteria.
* Any one of the tumor markers is more than three times higher than the normal level, and the tumor markers include: CEA\>15ng/ml,CA-199\>105U/ml,CA-125\>105 U/ml, NSE\>60 ng/ml, SCCAg\>7.5 ng/ml, CYFRA21-1\>21 ng/ml, et al.
* Measurable lesions present
* Age\>=18
* Adequate hematologic (neutrophil count \>= 1,500/uL, platelets \>= 60,000/uL,hemoglobin≥70g/L), hepatic (transaminase =\< upper normal limit(UNL)x2.5, bilirubin level =\< UNLx1.5), and renal (creatinine =\< UNL) function.
* Informed consent from patient or patient's relative.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with dysphagia;
* Unable to taking medication on time;
* Patients with a history of abuse of psychotropic substances who are unable to quit or have mental disorders

Where it's running

  • Cancer Center, Dapping Hospital, Army Medical Center of PLA
    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 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.