Investigating how sleep disorders affect lung cancer and immune response

Prospective Clinical Study Design: the Association of Sleep Disorders With Tumor Immune Microenvironment and Prognosis of Lung Cancer

Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital · NCT06941948

This study is trying to see how sleep problems like insomnia and sleep apnea affect the immune system and treatment outcomes in people who have just been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorShanghai Zhongshan Hospital (other)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT06941948 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This prospective observational cohort study aims to explore the relationship between sleep disorders, such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea, and the tumor immune microenvironment in patients with lung cancer. It will involve newly diagnosed primary lung cancer patients who will be stratified based on their sleep disorder status, confirmed through polysomnography and validated questionnaires. The study will follow participants for three years to assess how these disorders impact immunotherapy responses and long-term clinical outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are newly diagnosed stage III-IV non-small-cell lung cancer patients who are not receiving systemic therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with severe mental illness, other malignant tumors, or those receiving sleep medication may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for lung cancer patients by addressing sleep disorders and their effects on immune response.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited prospective research on this specific topic, related studies have shown that sleep disorders can influence immune responses in cancer patients.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with newly diagnosed stage III-IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) not receiving systemic therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with severe mental illness, other malignant tumors, or receiving sleep medication

Where this trial is running

Shanghai

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: Impact of Sleep Disorders on Tumor Immune Microenvironment and Clinical Outcomes in 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.