Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Induction immunotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients without curative options

Official title: Prospective Trial of Immunotherapy Prior to Resection, Definitive Chemo-radiotherapy, or Palliative Therapy in Patients With Locally Advanced or Oligometastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Without a Primary Curative Option

Run by Klinikum Esslingen · NCT04926584 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new type of immunotherapy can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who can't have surgery or other curative treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorKlinikum Esslingen
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (Esslingen am Neckar)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 15, 2017
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2024
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 16, 2022
Trial IDNCT04926584 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients with newly diagnosed, histologically or cytologically proven stage III - IVA NSCLC who are not eligible for curative treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with resectable tumors or those for whom definitive chemoradiotherapy is feasible 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 study enrolls patients with locally advanced or oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who cannot undergo curative treatment due to large tumor size or functional limitations. Patients receive induction immunotherapy as recommended by a multidisciplinary tumor board, followed by radiological assessment of their response. Depending on the evaluation, patients may then receive either definitive curative treatment or palliative care. The goal is to explore the effectiveness of immunotherapy in this challenging patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a new treatment option for patients with advanced NSCLC who currently have limited curative options.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on immunotherapy for NSCLC, this specific approach in the context of oligometastatic disease without curative options is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* newly diagnosed NSCLC
* histologically or cytologically proven
* stage III - IVA (oligometastatic) by complete staging
* ECOG 0-2
* life expectancy 3 months
* ability to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* primary resectability
* primary definitive chemoradiotherapy feasible

Where it's running

  • Klinikum Esslingen
    Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
    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.