Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer with Leptomeningeal Metastasis in China

Database of Real-world Study on the Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With Leptomeningeal Metastasis in China

Observational Guangzhou Medical University · NCT06718972

This study looks at how well different treatments work for patients in China with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain's protective layers, while also checking for safety and survival outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorGuangzhou Medical University Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06718972 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to gather data on patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have developed leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) and have received antitumor therapy since 2018. It will include both retrospective and prospective data from multiple centers in China, focusing on treatment strategies and their efficacy, such as overall survival and time to failure. The study also seeks to evaluate the safety of various treatment approaches and the role of concomitant testing in these patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and leptomeningeal metastasis after January 2018 who have undergone antitumor therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with small cell lung cancer components or those with other types of tumors will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into effective treatment strategies for patients with NSCLC and leptomeningeal metastasis.

How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited data on similar studies, this approach is relatively novel in the context of real-world data collection for this specific patient population.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* non-small cell lung cancer patients with Leptomeningeal metastases diagnosed after January 2018;
* Patients who underwent antitumor therapy after diagnosis of LM.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with small cell lung cancer components;
* complicated with tumors other than non-small cell lung cancer.

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong and 1 other locations

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 Meningeal MetastasisNon-Small Cell Lung Cancermeningeal metastasisreal-world studydatabase
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 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.