Recruiting Lung Cancer Studies in Boston
A Study of Neladalkib (NVL-655) in Patients With Advanced NSCLC and Other Solid Tumors Harboring ALK Rearrangement or Activating ALK Mutation (ALKOVE-1)
Phase 1/2, dose escalation and expansion study designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of neladalkib (NVL-655), determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and evaluate the antitumor activ...
Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment in Resectable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
The study is intended to assess the safety and efficacy of perioperative treatment with Durvalumab in combination with Oleclumab, Monalizumab, or AZD0171 and platinum doublet chemotherapy (CTX); or Vo...
Osimertinib Alone or With Chemotherapy for EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancers
This study will compare the effectiveness of osimertinib alone with the combination of osimertinib and chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemetrexed) in people with metastatic lung cancer that has a change...
Study Comparing Tarlatamab and Durvalumab Versus Durvalumab Alone in First-Line Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer (ES-SCLC) Following Platinum, Etoposide and Durvalumab
The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of tarlatamab plus durvalumab with durvalumab alone on prolonging overall survival (OS)....
APL-101 Study of Subjects With NSCLC With c-Met EXON 14 Skip Mutations and c-Met Dysregulation Advanced Solid Tumors
To assess: * efficacy of APL-101 as monotherapy for the treatment of NSCLC harboring MET Exon 14 skipping mutations, NSCLC harboring MET amplification, solid tumors harboring MET amplification, solid...
KEYMAKER-U01 Substudy 01A: Efficacy and Safety Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) With or Without Chemotherapy When Used With Investigational Agents in Treatment-naïve Participants With Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (MK-3475-01A/KEYMAKER-U01A)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) with or without chemotherapy in combination with vibostolimab (MK-7684), boserolimab (MK-5890), MK-4830, MK-04...
Neladalkib (NVL-655) for TKI-naive Patients With Advanced ALK-Positive NSCLC
Multicenter, randomized, controlled, open-label, Phase 3 study designed to demonstrate that neladalkib (NVL-655) is superior to alectinib in prolonging progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with...
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan as the First Treatment Option for Unresectable, Locally Advanced/Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With HER2 Mutations
DESTINY-Lung04 will investigate the efficacy and safety of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd) versus Standard of Care (SoC) as first-line treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with HER2 Exon 19 ...
A Study of Zidesamtinib (NVL-520) in Patients With Advanced NSCLC and Other Solid Tumors Harboring ROS1 Rearrangement (ARROS-1)
Phase 1/2, dose escalation and expansion study designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of zidesamtinib (NVL-520), determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and evaluate the antitumor act...
Savolitinib Plus Osimertinib Versus Platinum-based Doublet Chemotherapy in Participants With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Who Have Progressed on Osimertinib Treatment
Clinical study to investigate the efficacy and safety of savolitinib in combination with osimertinib versus platinum-based doublet chemotherapy in participants with EGFR mutated, MET-overexpressed and...
A Study of BH-30643 in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring EGFR and/or HER2 Mutations
BH-30643-01 is a Phase 1/2, first-in-human, open label, dose escalation and expansion study in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth fac...
Study of RET Inhibitor TAS0953/HM06 in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors with RET Gene Abnormalities
Phase 1 and 2 trial to study the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of TAS0953/HM06 in patients with advanced solid tumors with RET gene abnormalities. Phase 1 aims to determine the Maximum Tolera...
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Gocatamig (MK-6070) and Ifinatamab Deruxtecan (I-DXd) in Participants With Relapsed/Refractory Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (MK-6070-002)
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that has relapsed or is refractory. Gocatamig is a new type of immunotherapy that uses a person'...
A Study in Participants With Advanced Cancers Associated With Expression of DLL3 (MK-6070-001/HPN328-4001)
This study will investigate the maximum tolerated dose, the recommended dose for expansion (RDE), safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of gocatamig alone, gocatamig with Atezolizumab and gocatamig w...
A Study of Zipalertinib in Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Exon 20 Insertions or Other Uncommon Mutation.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics (PK) of zipalertinib in participants with locally advanced or metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) harboring...
A Study of Repotrectinib Versus Crizotinib in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI)-naïve ROS1-positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (TRIDENT-3)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of repotrectinib and crizotinib in participants with locally advanced or metastatic TKI-naïve ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer ...
A Dose Escalation With Expansion Study of EMB-01 in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
First-in-human, Phase I/II, Multicenter, Open-Label Study of EMB-01 in Patients with Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors...
Phase 3 Study of Taletrectinib vs Placebo as an Adjuvant Therapy in ROS1 Positive NSCLC (TRUST-IV)
The purpose of this phase 3 multicenter double-blind randomized study is to assess the use of taletrectinib in the early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study compares taletrectinib (stu...
Phase 1/2 Study of Avutometinib (VS-6766) + Sotorasib With or Without Defactinib in KRAS G12C NSCLC Patients
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of avutometinib (VS-6766) in combination with sotorasib with or without defactinib in patients with KRAS G12C Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) in patie...
A Study of BMS-986504 in Participants With Pre-treated Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Homozygous MTAP Deletion (MountainTAP-9)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BMS-986504 monotherapy in participants with advanced or metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with homozygous MTAP deletion ...
Nano-SMART: Nanoparticles With MR Guided SBRT in Centrally Located Lung Tumors and Pancreatic Cancer
This research study is being done to help determine the safety and efficacy of gadolinium based nanoparticle, Activation and Guidance of Irradiation X (AGuIX), used in conjunction with MR-guided stere...
A Study of Alisertib in Patients With Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
PUMA-ALI-4201 is a Phase 2 study evaluating alisertib monotherapy in patients with pathologically-confirmed small cell lung cancer (SCLC) following progression on or after treatment with one platinum-...
Phase I/IIa Study of H002 in NSCLC With Active EGFR Mutation
This is a phase I/IIa, open-label, dose-escalation and expansion study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK and preliminary anti-tumor activity of H002 when given orally in patients with active EG...
Chiauranib for Advanced Solid Malignant Tumors and Relapsed/Refractory SCLC.
This is a Phase 1b/2, single-arm, open-label, dose-escalation study including 2 stages: Phase 1b: Dose-Escalation Stage (Single-Dose and Consecutive-Dose Periods) Phase 2: recommended Phase 2 dose (...
Osimertinib In EGFR Mutant Lung Cancer
This research study is studying a targeted therapy as a possible treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with an EGFR mutation. The names of the study drug involved in this study is: \- Osi...
About Lung Cancer Clinical Trials in Boston
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, starting in the cells of the lungs. The two main types are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and targeted drugs.
There are currently 25 lung cancer clinical trials recruiting participants in Boston, MA. These studies are seeking a combined 7,490 participants. Research is being sponsored by Nuvalent Inc., AstraZeneca, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and 15 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.
Lung Cancer Clinical Trials in Boston — FAQ
Are there lung cancer clinical trials in Boston?
Yes, there are 25 lung cancer clinical trials currently recruiting in Boston, MA. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.
How do I join a clinical trial in Boston?
Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Boston research site will contact you about next steps.
Are clinical trials in Boston free?
Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Boston studies also compensate for your time and travel.
What lung cancer treatments are being tested?
The 25 active trials in Boston are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for lung cancer.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov