Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Prognosis prediction and treatment for non-small cell lung cancer using blood tests

Official title: Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Guided Prognosis Prediction and Adjuvant Treatment Based on Expression and Mutational Signatures of Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) and Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Run by Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital · NCT06198868 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if blood tests can help predict outcomes and guide treatment for patients with stage IIA-IIIC non-small cell lung cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorJiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 1, 2026
Study endsFebruary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 12, 2024
Trial IDNCT06198868 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed stage IIA-IIIC NSCLC who have not received prior systemic antitumor therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have undergone surgical treatment for lung tumors or received neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy 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 evaluates the effectiveness of minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring in patients with stage IIA-IIIC non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using circulating tumor cells (CTC) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). It is a single-center, prospective cohort study that aims to detect MRD and assess its impact on prognosis and treatment decisions. Patients enrolled will undergo genomic and single-cell RNA sequencing to analyze their CTC and ctDNA. The study focuses on operable or inoperable patients who have not received prior systemic therapy for advanced disease.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized treatment strategies and improved outcomes for patients with NSCLC.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of MRD monitoring in cancer treatment is gaining traction, this specific approach in NSCLC is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Written informed consent must be signed before implementing any enrollment-related procedures;
2. Age ≥18 years old;
3. Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed stage IIA-IIIC NSCLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and American Joint Committee on Classification of Cancer, 8th Edition TNM staging);
4. There is no special restriction on the source of genetic test report.
5. According to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST, version 1.1), there is at least one radiographically measurable lesion.
6. Have not received any previous systemic antitumor therapy for advanced diseases.
7. No serious abnormalities of hematopoietic function, heart, lung, liver, kidney function and immune system.
8. ECOG score: 0-1;
9. Expected survival time \> 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Received surgical treatment for lung tumors.
2. Received neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
3. Received cellular therapy within the last 1 year.
4. Treated but uncontrolled diabetes, mellitus, asthma, autoimmune diseases and other chronic diseases.
5. Participated in other clinical trials (including research vaccines, drugs, medical devices, etc.) within one month.

Where it's running

  • Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital
    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 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.