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Organoid-guided vs Topotecan Therapy in Relapsed Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Summary
This study aims to provide personalized treatment options for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) whose disease has worsened after initial chemotherapy. Researchers will use a novel approach called "tumor organoid drug sensitivity testing": A small sample of the patient's tumor (from biopsy or fluid) is grown into miniature 3D tumor models ("organoids") in the lab. These organoids are exposed to various FDA-approved second-line drugs (including chemotherapy and newer targeted/immunotherapy drugs if available). The most effective drug for each patient's organoids will be recommended for their treatment. 128 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:Experimental Group: Receive organoid-guided personalized therapy; Control Group: Receive standard second-line chemotherapy (Topotecan). The study will compare: How long the cancer remains controlled (Progression-Free Survival); Overall survival time; Treatment response rates and side effects. Potential benefits: May identify more effective treatments for individual patients; Could extend time without cancer progression. Risks: Organoid testing requires an additional tumor biopsy/fluid collection; Possible side effects from second-line drugs.
Official title: Organoid-Based Drug Sensitivity Model Guided Personalized Precision Treatment for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
128
Start Date
2025-08
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2025-08-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Organoid Drug Sensitivity Testing-Guided Therapy
Personalized drug selection (chemotherapy/targeted therapy/immunotherapy) based on ex vivo organoid drug response testing
Topotecan
Intravenous topotecan 1.25 mg/m² daily on days 1-5 of each 21-day cycle