Clinical trial locations
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Espagne
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
Study Comparing Atezolizumab Alone and Atezolizumab with Bevacizumab for First-Line Treatment in Patients with Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
This trial evaluates two treatment approaches for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in patients with high PD-L1 expression. The main inclusion criteria require confirmed stage IV NSCLC diagnosis, PD-L1 expression of at least 50%, no prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease, and adequate organ function. Patients must have an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1 and at least one measurable tumor.
Exclusion criteria include having received previous treatment for advanced cancer, presence of other cancer types, serious heart problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, active infections, pregnancy or breastfeeding, history of severe allergic reactions to similar medications, autoimmune diseases, and untreated or unstable brain metastases.
The trial compares atezolizumab alone versus atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab to determine which approach improves overall survival. Atezolizumab is an immunotherapy that helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells by blocking the PD-L1 protein. Bevacizumab works by blocking the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow, a process called anti-angiogenesis.
Both medications are administered through intravenous infusion. The study aims to evaluate whether the combination therapy offers better outcomes compared to using atezolizumab alone in this patient population.
Study Comparing Nivolumab and Relatlimab with Chemotherapy to Pembrolizumab with Chemotherapy for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
This umbrella study compares two treatment combinations for stage IV or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer. Main inclusion criteria include confirmed ALK-positive NSCLC, measurable disease according to RECIST v1.1, up to one previous chemotherapy treatment, life expectancy of at least 12 weeks, and ECOG performance status of 0-2. Patients can have treated brain metastases if they are not symptomatic.
The trial compares nivolumab and relatlimab with chemotherapy against pembrolizumab with chemotherapy. Nivolumab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor that blocks the PD-1 protein, while relatlimab is used in combination with nivolumab in a fixed-dose formulation. Pembrolizumab is also an immune checkpoint inhibitor. All three immunotherapy medications work by helping the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively.
The chemotherapy used includes pemetrexed, carboplatin, or cisplatin. All medications are administered through intravenous infusion. The study evaluates progression-free survival and overall survival as primary endpoints.
Study for Patients with Lung or Urinary Tract Cancer Continuing Treatment with Durvalumab, Infliximab, and Mycophenolate Mofetil
This extension study allows patients who have completed a previous AstraZeneca trial and are still benefiting from durvalumab treatment to continue receiving the medication. Main inclusion criteria require that patients must have signed an informed consent form, be currently benefiting from durvalumab-based therapy as determined by their doctor, and be able to follow study requirements. The first dose in the extension study must be within 7 days of the treatment interruption window allowed by the parent study.
Exclusion criteria include having other types of cancer, not currently receiving the study treatment, having local access to the study treatment, age outside the specified range, inability to follow study procedures, medical conditions making participation unsafe, pregnancy or breastfeeding, active infections, serious heart conditions, history of other cancers within 5 years, and inability to provide informed consent.
The main medication is durvalumab, an immunotherapy drug administered as intravenous infusion at a fixed dose of 1500 mg every four weeks. Durvalumab works by blocking the PD-L1 protein on cancer cells, helping the immune system recognize and attack these cells more effectively.
Study of ifinatamab deruxtecan, raludotatug deruxtecan and docetaxel in previously treated stage IV non-small cell lung cancer patients
This umbrella study evaluates three treatment options for previously treated stage IV non-squamous NSCLC. Main inclusion criteria include confirmed advanced NSCLC with measurable disease, previous treatment with both platinum-based chemotherapy and immunotherapy with documented progression, ECOG performance status of 0-1, adequate organ function, and life expectancy of at least 3 months. Patients must be at least 18 years old and provide a tumor tissue sample.
Exclusion criteria include prior treatment with anti-cancer therapy within 14 days, history of severe allergic reactions, active or untreated brain metastases, active autoimmune disease, uncontrolled heart conditions, active infections, other active cancers requiring treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and significant liver or kidney problems.
The trial compares ifinatamab deruxtecan, raludotatug deruxtecan, and docetaxel. All three medications are administered through intravenous infusion. The study monitors tumor response using RECIST criteria and tracks progression-free survival and overall survival.
Study of raludotatug deruxtecan, ifinatamab deruxtecan and docetaxel in patients with previously treated stage IV squamous non-small cell lung cancer
This Phase 2 umbrella study evaluates three treatment options for previously treated stage IV squamous NSCLC. Main inclusion criteria include confirmed stage IV squamous NSCLC, disease progression after two previous treatments (anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy and platinum-based chemotherapy), age 18 or older, and adequate organ function. Patients with HIV must have well-controlled disease, and those with Hepatitis B must be on antiviral treatment with no detectable virus.
Exclusion criteria include history of small cell lung cancer, previous systemic therapy for stage IV disease, active or untreated brain metastases, known autoimmune diseases, live vaccines within 30 days, active infections, severe heart conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, use of immunosuppressive medications, major surgery within 4 weeks, participation in other trials within 30 days, known hypersensitivity to study medications, inability to swallow oral medications, and severe liver or kidney dysfunction.
The trial compares investigational agents administered through intravenous infusion, with regular monitoring for treatment response and side effects. The study continues until 2032 with ongoing assessments of tumor response and survival outcomes.
Study on Maintenance Treatment with Pembrolizumab and Pemetrexed for Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients After Initial Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy
This trial evaluates maintenance therapy for stage IV NSCLC patients who have completed initial treatment. Main inclusion criteria include signed informed consent, confirmed metastatic NSCLC, PD-L1 tumor assessment, ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, no weight loss greater than 10% in last 3 months, no prior systemic anticancer therapy for advanced disease, age between 18 and 74 years, life expectancy greater than 3 months, measurable tumor disease, adequate tumor tissue for analysis, and adequate biological functions. Female participants must use contraception and have negative pregnancy test; male participants must also use contraception.
Exclusion criteria include having other types of cancer, not completing 6-month induction treatment, age outside specified range, inability to follow procedures, pregnancy or breastfeeding, other serious medical conditions, interfering medications, recent participation in other trials, known allergies, and history of substance abuse.
The trial studies pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy that helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells, used alone or in combination with pemetrexed chemotherapy as maintenance treatment after initial six months of combination therapy. Both medications are administered through intravenous infusion, with regular monitoring throughout the study period.
Summary
The 47 clinical trials for Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer demonstrate significant research activity across Europe, with notable concentration in countries like France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Poland. The trials predominantly focus on immunotherapy approaches, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors like pembrolizumab, nivolumab, and atezolizumab, often combined with chemotherapy or targeted therapies.
Several trials specifically target patients with particular genetic mutations, including ALK-positive, ROS1-positive, EGFR-mutated, and KRAS G12C-mutated NSCLC, reflecting the trend toward precision medicine. Many studies include patients with high PD-L1 expression, indicating focus on biomarker-driven treatment selection.
The trials evaluate various treatment strategies including first-line therapy, maintenance therapy after initial treatment, and options for patients who have progressed on prior treatments. Novel approaches include cancer vaccines, antibody-drug conjugates, and combinations of multiple immunotherapy agents. Several studies specifically include patients typically excluded from clinical trials, such as those with poor performance status or elderly patients, addressing important gaps in treatment evidence.