Clinical Research Directory

Veliparib With or Without Radiation Therapy, Carboplatin, and Paclitaxel in Patients With Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery

This phase I/II partially randomized trial studies the side effects and best dose of veliparib when given together with radiation therapy, carboplatin, and paclitaxel and to see how well it works in treating patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Veliparib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin and paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. It is not yet known whether radiation therapy, carboplatin, and paclitaxel are more effective with or without veliparib in treating non-small cell lung cancer.

Testing the Addition of an Anti-Cancer Drug, TRC102, to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Pemetrexed, Cisplatin or Carboplatin) During Radiation Therapy for Stage III Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This phase II trial tests whether TRC102 (methoxyamine hydrochloride) in combination usual care treatment comprised of pemetrexed, cisplatin or carboplatin, and radiation therapy followed by durvalumab works better than the usual care treatment alone to shrink tumors in patients with stage III non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). TRC102 is in a class of drugs called antineoplastic agents. It blocks the ability of a cell to repair damage to its deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and may kill tumor cells. It may also help some anticancer drugs work better. Pemetrexed is in a class of medications called antifolate antineoplastic agents. It works by stopping cells from using folic acid to make DNA and may kill tumor cells. Cisplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of tumor cells. Carboplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works in a way similar to the anticancer drug cisplatin, but may be better tolerated than cisplatin. Carboplatin works by killing, stopping or slowing the growth of tumor cells. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as durvalumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Radiation therapy uses high energy sources to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Giving TRC102 in combination with usual care treatment may be more effective than usual care treatment alone in stabilizing and lengthening survival time in patients with stage III non-squamous NSCLC.

Pathogenic Variants in Genes Associated With Lung Adenocarcinoma

The goal of this observational study is to describe the prevalence of germ line-pathogenic variants in Mexican patients with lung adenocarcinoma. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What is the prevalence of pathogenic variants in genes associated with lung adenocarcinoma in Mexican patients younger than fifty? 2. Which clinical-pathological characteristics are associated with germ-line pathogenic variants in patients with lung adenocarcinoma? 3. How actionable somatic mutations are associated with germ line-pathogenic variants of patients with lung adenocarcinoma? Participants will be asked to sign an informed consent; after that, they will be instructed to donate 10 ml of peripheral blood by venipuncture in the morning and before the patient has taken morning medication and the first meal, following a period of 8-12 hr fasting.

Bevacizumab Plus FSRT Versus Hippocampus-Avoidant WBRT in Lung Adenocarcinoma With Extensive Brain Metastases

This is a phase 3, randomized, controlled clinical trial comparing two brain-directed treatment strategies for adult patients with extensive brain metastases from lung adenocarcinoma. The trial compares fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy combined with bevacizumab (FSRT-Bev) versus hippocampus-avoidant whole-brain radiotherapy with simultaneous integrated boost (HA-WBRT-SIB). The main objectives are to evaluate intracranial tumor control and preservation of neurocognitive function . Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either FSRT plus bevacizumab or HA-WBRT-SIB. In the experimental group, FSRT is delivered to visible brain tumors over 5 daily treatments (total 30 Gy, 6 Gy per fraction). Bevacizumab is given intravenously every 3 weeks for 4 cycles. In the control group, patients receive hippocampus-avoidant whole-brain radiation (25 Gy) with a simultaneous dose boost to metastatic lesions (40 Gy total) over 10 daily treatments.

Nivolumab and Ipilimumab With or Without Local Consolidation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This phase III trial studies how well nivolumab and ipilimumab works with or without local consolidation therapy in treating patients with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab and ipilimumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Local consolidation therapy, such as surgery or radiation therapy, may improve survival outcomes in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. It is not yet known whether giving nivolumab and ipilimumab with local consolidation therapy works better than nivolumab and ipilimumab alone in treating patients with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.

Low-glucose/High-fat Intake Dietary Regimen as a Tool for Empowering Diagnostic Accuracy of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT in Lepidic-predominant Growth Lung Adenocarcinoma

This study evaluates whether a 7-day ketogenic dietary regimen before 2-\[18F\]FDG PET/CT can improve the diagnostic accuracy of imaging in adults with suspected or histologically confirmed lepidic-predominant lung adenocarcinoma (LPA). LPA frequently shows low glucose metabolism and may yield false-negative FDG PET/CT results. Approximately 30 participants will undergo a tailored ketogenic diet for 7 days before PET/CT. Imaging results will be compared with histopathology and additionally assessed against literature-reported diagnostic performance and a matched retrospective institutional cohort.

Gene Modified Immune Cells After Conditioning Regimen for the Treatment of Stage IIIC or IV Melanoma or Metastatic Solid Tumors

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of modified immune cells (IL13Ralpha2 CAR T cells) after a chemotherapy conditioning regimen for the treatment of patients with stage IIIC or IV melanoma or solid tumors that have spread to other places in the body (metastatic). The study agent is called IL13Ralpha2 CAR T cells. T cells are a special type of white blood cell (immune cells) that have the ability to kill tumor cells. The T cells are obtained from the patient's own blood, grown in a laboratory, and modified by adding the IL13Ralpha2 CAR gene. The IL13Ralpha2 CAR gene is inserted into T cells with a virus called a lentivirus. The lentivirus allows cells to make the IL13Ralpha2 CAR protein. This CAR has been designed to bind to a protein on the surface of tumor cells called IL13Ralpha2. This study is being done to determine the dose at which the gene-modified immune cells are safe, how long the cells stay in the body, and if the cells are able to attack the cancer.

Pleural Effusion Biomarkers in Lung Adenocarcinoma Patients

This project aims to assess the expression levels of novel molecular markers identified through screening in clinical samples of malignant pleural effusion, to evaluate the feasibility and clinical utility of these markers as potential diagnostic genes for lung adenocarcinoma.

Engagement of Veterans With Lung Cancer

This research study will help our understanding of whether additional support for Veterans with lung cancer can improve their quality of life.

Phase I/IIa Study of AZD5335 as Monotherapy and Combination Therapy in Participants With Solid Tumors

This research is designed to determine if experimental treatment with Antibody-drug conjugate, AZD5335, alone, or in combination with anti-cancer agents is safe, tolerable, and has anti-cancer activity in patients with advanced tumors

Partial Tumor Irradiation and Immunotherapy for Unresectable Lung Cancer

The present study will explore a novel treatment strategy for unresectable lung adenocarcinoma combining a unique unconventional radiotherapy technique for high dose partial tumor irradiation (PTI) sparing the peritumoral immune microenvironment (PIM) with an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based immunotherapy. The present study will focus on patients with larger, unresectable bulky lung tumors who previously failed standard of care therapy, or are unsuitable for conventional radio-chemotherapy due to tumor size and volume, and do not have any further therapeutic option left. This concept implies that a very high, ablative radiation dose (typically 20-25Gy per fraction) is delivered exclusively to the central bulky-tumor segment sparing at the same time surrounding PIM and therefore preserving its function. The present study will explore the potential clinical advantages of the above described innovative treatment concept as a rechallenge treatment: following the disease progression during initiated first-line ICI-therapy, or following discontinuation of ICI-therapy, a same previously used agent (ICI) will be added the PTI to boost its immunologic anti-tumor effects. The treatment response will be measured by comparing the progression-free survival 1 (PFS-1) (ICI-therapy alone) and progression-free survival 2 (PFS-2) (combined rechallange PTI-ICI) rates. The primary endpoint will be ∆PFS rate (PFS-2 vs PFS-1) assessed according to the modified iRECIST criteria. Secondary endpoints will include overall survival, toxicity, and exploration and validation of the anti-cancer immunity. Once treatment is completed, follow up will be performed on a regular basis (at 6 and 12 weeks, and every 3 months later on) by CT, MRT or PET-CT imaging to allow for endpoints assessment, or at any time in case of suspected disease progression. Patients will also be followed clinically with history and physical examinations, vital signs, and laboratory examinations as indicated.

Testing the Safety of Dapagliflozin Prior to Surgery for the Treatment of Patients With Stage IA Lung Adenocarcinoma

This early phase I trial tests the safety and side effects of dapagliflozin given prior to surgery in patients with stage IA lung adenocarcinoma. Dapagliflozin is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of diabetes and heart failure. It is an SGLT2 inhibitor. Stage I lung adenocarcinomas express significantly higher levels of the SGLT2 protein than other stages, and research suggests that SGLT2 inhibition improves lung cancer outcomes in patients with diabetes. In this study, dapagliflozin is being used off-label, which means it is being used for a condition that it was not originally approved for by the FDA. The investigational study drug is a neoadjuvant treatment, meaning the drug is given before surgery to try and help make the surgery more effective.

Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio Protocol in Improving Survival in Patients With Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This randomized clinical trial studies the Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio protocol in improving survival in patients with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. The Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio protocol may help in evaluating immunotherapies and targeted therapies that prolong survival, have more favorable toxicity profiles than conventional chemotherapy and impact quality of life.

PHOENIX: QL1706 Plus Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab in AGA-Resistant, PD-L1 ≥50% Non-Squamous NSCLC

The goal of this Phase II clinical trial (The PHOENIX Study) is to evaluate if the combination of QL1706 (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab), bevacizumab, and chemotherapy can treat patients with TKI-refractory, driver-gene positive (e.g., EGFR, ALK, ROS1, RET, KRAS, BRAF, HER2), non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have high PD-L1 expression (TPS ≥50%). The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: Does the quadruple combination therapy improve the Objective Response Rate (ORR) compared to historical chemotherapy data? What are the secondary efficacy outcomes, including Progression-Free Survival (PFS) and Overall Survival (OS)? If there is a comparison group: There is no concurrent control group (this is an open-label, multi-cohort study). Researchers will compare the treatment outcomes of the participants to historical control data (standard platinum-based chemotherapy) to see if the objective response rate (ORR) improves from a historical baseline of 29% to a target of 55%. Participants will: Receive induction therapy every 3 weeks for 4 cycles, consisting of intravenous infusions of QL1706, bevacizumab, pemetrexed, and platinum chemotherapy (cisplatin or carboplatin). Receive maintenance therapy every 3 weeks with QL1706 and bevacizumab for up to 2 years or until disease progression. Undergo regular tumor assessments (CT or MRI scans) to monitor disease status according to RECIST v1.1 criteria. Provide blood samples for safety monitoring and potential biomarker analysis.

Peripheral Blood ETASTs for Predicting Efficacy of Chemoimmunotherapy in NSCLC

The goal of this observational study is to explore whether changes in peripheral blood effector tumor antigen-specific T cells (ETASTs) can predict treatment outcomes in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving chemoimmunotherapy. The study aims to: * Evaluate the relationship between ΔETAST levels (baseline to cycle 2) and progression-free survival * Compare the predictive performance of ΔETASTs with traditional biomarkers (PD-L1, TMB) * Assess whether ΔETASTs can identify patients more likely to benefit from PD-1 inhibitor plus chemotherapy Participants will: * Provide peripheral blood samples at baseline and after cycle 2 of treatment * Undergo ETAST quantification using the CTT-NanoDT technology with TATAN nanoparticles * Have standard tumor assessments every 2 cycles according to RECIST 1.1 criteria * Be followed for progression-free survival and overall survival up to 24 months

Cryoablation in Combination (or Not) With Pembrolizumab and Pemetrexed-carboplatin in 1st-line Treatment for Patients With Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma

This study aims to compare the one-year survival benefit of the association of cryoablation-pembrolizumab-pemetrexed-carboplatin versus pembrolizumab-pemetrexed-carboplatin in metastatic lung adenocarcinoma patients. This is a multicenter, prospective, open-labeled, 2-arm comparative randomized (1:1) phase III trial. Patients will be randomized with a 1:1 ratio into: * Arm A (experimental arm): cryoablation of one visceral lesion or bone metastasis excluding liver and sclerotic bone metastases combined with pembrolizumab and pemetrexed-carboplatin prescribed as per market authorization. * Arm B (standard arm): pembrolizumab and pemetrexed-carboplatin prescribed as per market authorization. Pembrolizumab and pemetrexed-carboplatin will be prescribed and administered at the dose recommended by market authorization. Cryoablation treatment should be performed within 6 weeks after the first administration of pembrolizumab. No treatment switching permitted.

Evaluation of Different Sizes of Left-Sided Double-Lumen Tubes for Thoracic Surgery in a Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital

Double lumen tubes (DLT) have become standard of care for one lung ventilation in thoracic and esophageal surgeries. Selection of accurate size of DLT is important to achieve proper one lung ventilation, prevent trauma to airway, easy intubation, prevention of displacement of DLT and adequate oxygenation intraoperatively. There are no definitive guidelines to select the correct size of DLT. The aim of this study is to observe if there is any difference in the number of intubation attempts, intraoperative oxygenation and postoperative sore throat while using 35 Fr DLT size and other DLT size. The research will be conducted between Ashoj 1st 2082 to Chaitra 30 2082 at Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center(MCVTC). Fifty patients aged more than eighteen years undergoing thoracic surgery requiring One Lung Ventilation(OLV) with left sided DLT will be selected for the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to 35 Fr DLT size group or DLT size group according to the height. Patients in both the groups will be given the samepreoperative care, intraoperative care and postoperative care. Besides patient's demography, diagnosis and operative procedure; number of intubation attempts, modified Cromack-Lehane(CL) grade, size of DLT, intraoperative oxygen saturation SpO₂ and postoperative sore throat on day of surgery and first postoperative day will be recorded. Statistical analysis will be done using t- test for independent variable, confidence interval for outcome of sore throat, significance of difference for number of male and female; rates, risk ratio and odds ratio will be calculated using 2x2 contingency table. P ≤ 0.05 will be considered statistically significant. Our expected outcome is 35 Fr DLT are easier to intubate, does not affect intraoperative oxygenation and decrease the incidence of postoperative sore throat.

SL-28 for Advanced Solid Tumours

Second Life Therapeutics is developing SL-28, an allogeneic, non-genetically modified cell-based therapy for the treatment of advanced solid tumours. The company has recently demonstrated a novel, non-genetic approach to modulate immune cell activity through targeted manipulation of the Universal Receptive System. The purpose of this open label, multi-center clinical trial is to evaluate the anti-tumor activity, safety, and pharmacokinetics, single-agent SL-28 in patients with a diverse array of solid tumors. The study includes an initial Phase 1 dose escalation to determine recommended dose(s) for expansion of SL-28 as a monotherapy and Phase 2 expansion cohorts. The study will enroll patients with advanced solid tumours, including those who failed previous lines of chemo- and immunotherapies.

ADH1B and ALDH Gene Variants and Lung Cancer Risk

Lung cancer in never-smokers is increasingly recognized as a disease influenced by genetic susceptibility. Aldehyde-metabolizing enzymes, including the ALDH gene family and ADH1B, play key roles in detoxifying reactive aldehydes that can damage DNA and promote oxidative stress. In this study, we will examine whether ten selected genetic variants, nine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) across five ALDH family genes and one variant in ADH1B are associated with the risk of lung cancer and its major subtypes. Limited epidemiological evidence is currently available on the association between these aldehyde-metabolizing gene variants and lung cancer. This research aims to clarify their potential contribution to the development of lung cancer, particularly among never-smokers.

Testing the Use of Targeted Treatment (AMG 510) for KRAS G12C Mutated Advanced Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (A Lung-MAP Treatment Trial)

This phase II Lung-MAP treatment trial studies the effect of AMG 510 in treating non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that is stage IV or has come back (recurrent) and has a specific mutation in the KRAS gene, known as KRAS G12C. Mutations in this gene may cause the cancer to grow. AMG 510, a targeted treatment against the KRAS G12C mutation, may help stop the growth of tumor cells.

Study of TNG260 and an Anti-PD Antibody in STK11 Mutated Solid Tumors

The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to learn about TNG260, a CoREST inhibitor, in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors with a known STK11 mutation. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * the recommended dose for Phase 2 * to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the combination therapy * to determine the pharmacokinetics of TNG260 * to evaluate the initial antineoplastic activity Participants will receive study treatment until they experience an undesirable side effect, their disease progresses or until they withdraw consent.

An Investigational Scan (Me-4FDG PET/CT) for the Detection of Sodium-Glucose Transport for Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

The phase I/II trial assess the safety and efficacy of a new positron emission tomography (PET) test for early diagnosis of lung cancer. This study uses PET and Me-4FDG new glucose tracer (alpha-methyl-4-deoxy-4-\[(18)F\]fluoro-D-glucopyranoside) designed specifically to determine glucose update into cells in the body. PET is a non-invasive imaging method used to detect cancer in patient. Me4FDG is a radioactive glucose tracer used in PET to locate cells in the body taking up glucose by SGLT2. SLGT2 is a sodium glucose transport protein that accumulates glucose in some cells, e.g. kidney cells and tumors. This study may help researcher determine how effective PET with ME4FDG tracer works in detecting lung cancer.

SBU-RESET: RElaxation, Stress Reduction and Epigenetics Trial in Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors can experience health issues that cause chronic illness and lower quality of life. Yoga is a well-known holistic approach to health and overall well-being. Mindfulness has many benefits, including improved focus and less stress. This study aims to evaluate if yoga and/or mindfulness has a positive effect on cancer survivors social, emotional and physical well-being as well as their epigenetics. Epigenetics is how the environment can effect your genes; not by changing our DNA, but by turning genes on or off.

Segmentectomy vs Lobectomy for 2 - 3cm IASLC Grade 1-2 Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Multi-center RCT

This study is a prospective, multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to compare the efficacy of segmentectomy and lobectomy for invasive lung adenocarcinoma with a diameter of 2-3 cm and intraoperative frozen section-confirmed IASLC pathological new grade 1-2. The non-inferiority of segmentectomy is primarily evaluated by 5-year relapse-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) after surgery, while secondary endpoints include pulmonary function preservation, perioperative complications, etc. With a planned enrollment of 587 patients over a 3-year recruitment period and a 5-year follow-up, this study aims to identify an optimized surgical approach.