Clinical trial Recruiting at 7 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Understanding the diagnosis and treatment of early and locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Official title: A Study to Describe the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Path of Patients with NSCLC in Early Stage and Locally Advanced

Run by MSD Italia S.r.l. · NCT06467383 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how patients with early and locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer are diagnosed and treated after surgery or radiation to see how well different approaches work.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorMSD Italia S.r.l.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations25 sites (San Giovanni Rotondo, FG and 24 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 25, 2024
Main results expectedJune 24, 2025
Study endsJune 24, 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 14, 2025
Trial IDNCT06467383 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adult patients aged 18 and older with stage I-III NSCLC who have received curative treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients without available medical records or those enrolled in studies with specific management strategies 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 aims to gather real-world evidence regarding the diagnostic and therapeutic pathways for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in early and locally advanced stages. It focuses on patients who have undergone curative surgery or radiotherapy between January 2018 and June 2019, analyzing their treatment outcomes and follow-up data until January 2021. The study addresses the variability in treatment approaches across different regions and medical centers, highlighting the need for a standardized strategy in managing NSCLC.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols and better patient outcomes for those diagnosed with NSCLC.

How similar studies have gone: Other observational studies have shown success in improving treatment understanding for similar conditions, indicating that this approach is promising.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with stage I-III NSCLC who have received curative surgery or radiotherapy between January 2018 and June 2019 with available follow-up through January 2021
2. Adult patients (aged ≥ 18 years) at the moment of diagnosis
3. Patients (or their legally acceptable representatives) must have signed and dated the Informed Consent form; privacy Form (ICF). In case of deceased or untraceable patient the investigator before collecting data shall demonstrate and report all necessary measures adopted to contact the patient.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients without availability of medical charts or information required
2. Enrollment in studies imposing a specific patient's management strategy which does not correspond to the site's normal clinical practice.

Where it's running

  • AOU Careggi
    Florence, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IRCCS Policlinico S. Martino
    Genova, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Istituto Clinico Humanitas
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • AOU Vanvitelli
    Naples, Italy
    Recruiting
  • A.O.U. Maggiore della Carità di Novara
    Novara, Italy
    Recruiting
Show 19 more locations
  • Azienda USL Toscana Centro - Ospedale san Jacopo
    Pistoia, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IRCCS Casa di sollievo dalla sofferenza
    San Giovanni Rotondo, Fg, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • ASST degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
    Brescia, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Gemelli Molise
    Campobasso, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese
    Catania, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Policlinico Rodolico
    Catania, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • AO Papardo
    Messina, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori - Fondazione IRCCS
    Milan, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • AOU dei Colli - Monaldi
    Naples, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • IOV - Istituto Oncologico veneto - IRCCS
    Padova, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • AOUP Policlinico Giaccone
    Palermo, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Perugia - Ospedale S. Maria della MIsericordia
    Perugia, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Centro di Riferimento Oncologico IRCCS
    Pordenone, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale San Carlo di Potenza
    Potenza, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • AUSL Romagna Ospedale Santa Maria delle Croci Ravenna
    Ravenna, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • IRCCS AUSL Reggio Emilia
    Reggio Emilia, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"
    Roma, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • ASST dei Sette Laghi
    Varese, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • AOUI Verona
    Verona, Italy
    Not yet 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.