Clinical trial Recruiting at 21 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Tracking lung cancer treatment evolution in France since 2015

Official title: Epidemiological Strategy and Medical Economic (ESME) Research Program / Academic Real World Data Platform: Evolution of the Therapeutic Care in Lung Cancer in France Since 2015

Run by Unicancer · NCT03848052 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting and organizing information from lung cancer patients in France to see how their treatments have changed and what outcomes they have experienced since 2015.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment75000 (estimated)
SponsorUnicancer
Academic / other
Locations21 sites (Angers and 20 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 2, 2017
Main results expectedOctober 24, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT03848052 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 who have been treated for lung cancer or diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer at one of the participating sites.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not received treatment for lung cancer or those under 18 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 compiles data from electronic medical records of lung cancer patients treated at 38 hospitals across France, including comprehensive cancer centers and public hospitals. It focuses on collecting detailed information about patient demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment protocols, and clinical events. Trained technicians gather and harmonize this data using a centralized electronic data collection tool, ensuring that all information is anonymized and aggregated for analysis. The aim is to create a comprehensive database that reflects real-world treatment outcomes and trends in lung cancer care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of lung cancer treatments and improve patient care strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other observational studies have successfully utilized real-world data to inform treatment practices, suggesting that this approach is both valid and valuable.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria :

* Adult (over 18)
* Treated (with radiotherapy or systemic anti-cancer treatment) for a lung cancer or diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer over the selection period at one of the participating site

Exclusion criteria

\- None

Where it's running

  • Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest - Paul Papin
    Angers, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Bergonié
    Bordeaux, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre François Baclesse
    Caen, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Jean Perrin
    Clermont-Ferrand, France
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital Intercommunal de Créteil
    Créteil, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Georges-François Leclerc
    Dijon, France
    Recruiting
Show 15 more locations
  • Centre Oscar Lambret
    Lille, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Léon Bérard
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut régional du Cancer Montpellier / Val d'Aurelle
    Montpellier, France
    Recruiting
  • Groupe Hospitalier Région Mulhouse et Sud Alsace - Hôpital Emile Muller
    Mulhouse, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut de cancérologie de l'Ouest - René Gauducheau
    Nantes, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Antoine Lacassagne
    Nice, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Curie
    Paris, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Jean Godinot
    Reims, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Henri Becquerel
    Rouen, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Curie - Hôpital René Huguenin
    Saint-Cloud, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Paul Strauss
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Claudius Regaud
    Toulouse, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine
    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Gustave Roussy
    Villejuif, France
    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.