Recruiting Lung Cancer Studies in Chicago
Pembrolizumab With or Without Maintenance Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (Sac-TMT; MK-2870) in Metastatic Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) [MK-2870-023]
This is a phase 3 study of pembrolizumab in combination with carboplatin/taxane (paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel) followed by pembrolizumab with or without maintenance sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT; M...
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...
Study to Evaluate Adverse Events, Optimal Dose, and Change in Disease Activity, With Livmoniplimab in Combination With Budigalimab Plus Chemotherapy Versus IV Infused Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy in Adult Participants With Untreated Metastatic Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) remains a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, with poor survival prospects for metastatic disease. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the...
A Study Evaluating Sotorasib Platinum Doublet Combination Versus Pembrolizumab Platinum Doublet Combination as a Front-Line Therapy in Participants With Stage IV or Advanced Stage IIIB/C Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers (CodeBreaK 202)
The primary objectives are to compare progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in participants who receive sotorasib with platinum doublet chemotherapy versus participants who receive...
A Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) With or Without Intismeran Autogene (V940) in Participants With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (V940-009/INTerpath-009)
The goal of this study is to learn if people who receive intismeran autogene and pembrolizumab after surgery are cancer-free longer than people who receive placebo and pembrolizumab. Researchers want ...
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Dato-DXd With or Without Osimertinib Compared With Platinum Based Doublet Chemotherapy in Participants With EGFR-Mutated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This study will assess the effect of Dato-DXd in combination with osimertinib or Dato-DXd monotherapy versus platinum-based doublet chemotherapy in terms of progression-free survival (PFS)....
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...
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)....
A Study of Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice in Subjects With Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer
This study was designed to compare the efficacy and safety of I-DXd with treatment of physician's choice in participants with relapsed small cell lung cancer (SCLC)....
Study With Various Immunotherapy Treatments in Participants With Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to assess the objective response rate (ORR) of immunotherapy-based combination therapy and to assess the safety and tolerability of immunotherapy-based combination therapy...
A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Zipalertinib Versus Placebo for Adjuvant Treatment in Participants With Stage IB-IIIA NSCLC With Uncommon EGFR Mutations, Following Complete Tumor Resection
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of zipalertinib combined with adjuvant chemotherapy versus placebo combined with adjuvant chemotherapy in participants with early stage (stage IB-I...
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...
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...
Adjuvant Pembrolizumab vs Observation Following Curative Resection for Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Primary Tumors Between 1-4 cm
A randomized trial of adjuvant Pembrolizumab following surgical resection versus observation following surgical resection in patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with primary tumor...
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 of AZD2936 Anti-TIGIT/Anti-PD-1 Bispecific Antibody in Participants With Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC
This is a Phase I/II study designed to evaluate if experimental anti-TIGIT/anti-PD-1 bispecific antibody rilvegostomig (AZD2936) is safe, tolerable and efficacious in participants with Advanced or Met...
Trial of Two Adagrasib Dosing Regimens in NSCLC With KRAS G12C Mutation (KRYSTAL 21)
This study will evaluate the efficacy of two dosing regimens of adagrasib (600 mg BID versus 400 mg BID) in patients with NSCLC with KRAS G12C mutation....
A Trial to Learn if the Combination of Fianlimab, Cemiplimab, and Chemotherapy is Safe and Works Better Than the Combination of Cemiplimab and Chemotherapy in Adult Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Can be Treated With Surgery
This study is researching an experimental drug called fianlimab (also called REGN3767) with two other medications called cemiplimab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy, individually called a "study drug...
Atezolizumab Immunotherapy With or Without Tiragolumab for Patients With Unresectable Stage III NSCLC
This is a phase II trial of neoadjuvant and adjuvant atezolizumab with or without tiragolumab in conjunction with chemoradiotherapy for unresectable stage III NSCLC....
Autologous LN-145 in Patients With Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
This is a prospective, open-label, multi-cohort, non-randomized, multicenter phase 2 study evaluating LN-145 in patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer...
A Study of I-DXd in Combination With Atezolizumab With or Without Carboplatin as First-Line Induction or Maintenance in Subjects With Extensive Stage-Small Cell Lung Cancer (IDeate-Lung03)
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) atezolizumab with or without carboplatin in participan...
ADI-PEG 20 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Docetaxel After Progression on Frontline Therapy in Non-small Cell and Small Cell Lung Cancers
In this study, patients with small cell or non-small cell lung cancer will receive ADI-PEG 20, gemcitabine, and docetaxel after demonstrated progression on frontline therapy. In phase I of the study, ...
Adjuvant Treatment With Cisplatin-based Chemotherapy Plus Concomitant Atezolizumab in Patients With Stage I (Tumors ≥ 4cm), IIA, IIB, and Select Stage III [Any T1-3 N1-2 and T4N0-2] Resected Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and the Clearance of Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA)
The vast majority of patients with stage I (tumors ≥ 4cm), IIA, IIB (and select stage III) NSCLC are managed with upfront surgery, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. However, relapse rates remain high...
A Study of IDE849 in Patients With DLL3 Expressing Tumors Including Small Cell Lung Cancer
This is Phase 1/2, multicenter, clinical study to evaluate the safety, efficacy, PK, and immunogenicity of IDE849 in subjects with DLL3-expressing tumors including SCLC....
IPH5201 and Durvalumab in Patients With Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (MATISSE)
The study is intended to assess the safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant combination of IPH5201 and durvalumab in addition to standard chemotherapy and adjuvant combination of IPH5201 and durvalumab in ...
Temozolomide and Atezolizumab as Second or Third Line for the Treatment of Metastatic or Recurrent Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase II trial studies the effects of temozolomide and atezolizumab as second or third line treatment for patients with small cell lung cancer that has spread to other places in the body (metasta...
Durvalumab and Ablative Radiation in Small Cell Lung Cancer (DARES)
This this study is for individuals who have treatment-naïve extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (small cell lung cancer that wont respond to treatment). Doctors leading this study hope to learn if ...
Chemo-Immunotherapy Followed by Durvalumab and Ceralasertib in Treatment Naïve Patients With Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
The primary objective of this single arm study is to estimate the progression free survival of previously-untreated patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. Patients will receive initial ...
About Lung Cancer Clinical Trials in Chicago
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 28 lung cancer clinical trials recruiting participants in Chicago, ILLINOIS. These studies are seeking a combined 9,752 participants. Research is being sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Nuvalent Inc., AbbVie and 18 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.
Lung Cancer Clinical Trials in Chicago — FAQ
Are there lung cancer clinical trials in Chicago?
Yes, there are 28 lung cancer clinical trials currently recruiting in Chicago, ILLINOIS. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.
How do I join a clinical trial in Chicago?
Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Chicago research site will contact you about next steps.
Are clinical trials in Chicago free?
Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Chicago studies also compensate for your time and travel.
What lung cancer treatments are being tested?
The 28 active trials in Chicago are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for lung cancer.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov