New method for monitoring lung cancer after surgery

Development and Validation of Non-Invasive Monitoring Techniques for Postoperative Recurrence and Novel Adjuvant Therapeutic Strategies in Lung Cancer

Not applicable Interventional Peking University People's Hospital · NCT06930807

This study is testing a new way to monitor lung cancer after surgery using blood tests to see if it helps patients stay cancer-free longer compared to standard methods.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorPeking University People's Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06930807 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop innovative techniques for monitoring minimal residual disease (MRD) in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer after surgery. It will evaluate the effectiveness of adaptive treatment guided by ctDNA-MRD compared to traditional management methods. The research will also explore how different patient characteristics affect the outcomes of MRD-guided strategies. By utilizing liquid biopsy technology, the study seeks to enhance the sensitivity of detecting postoperative recurrence and improve patient survival rates.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with stage IA-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer who are planning to undergo curative surgery or neoadjuvant therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with advanced stage IIIB-IV non-small cell lung cancer or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective monitoring and treatment strategies for lung cancer patients, potentially improving survival rates.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using liquid biopsy techniques for cancer monitoring, indicating potential success for this novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Non-small cell lung cancer with stage IA-IIIA (8th edition TNM classification) planning to undergo curative surgery or to undergo neoadjuvant therapy
* Solid nodules \>1 cm or ground-glass nodules \>1.5 cm on imaging
* No history of malignancies other than non-small cell lung cancer in the past 5 years
* Specimens are well preserved and imaging documents are accessible.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age\<18 years old
* Non-small cell lung cancer with pathologic stage IIIB-IV (8th edition TNM classification)
* Pathology results confirmed not to be non-small cell lung cancer
* History of malignancies other than non-small cell lung cancer in the past 5 years

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality

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 Non-small Cell Lung CancerMinimal Residual DiseaseAdaptive Treatment
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.