Recruiting Small Cell Lung Cancer Studies in Chicago
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...
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 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)....
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'...
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...
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...
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....
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 Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trials in Chicago
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive form of lung cancer that tends to grow and spread faster than non-small cell lung cancer. It is strongly associated with smoking. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy and radiation.
There are currently 13 small cell lung cancer clinical trials recruiting participants in Chicago, ILLINOIS. These studies are seeking a combined 3,374 participants. Research is being sponsored by Nuvalent Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Daiichi Sankyo and 8 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.
Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trials in Chicago — FAQ
Are there small cell lung cancer clinical trials in Chicago?
Yes, there are 13 small cell 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 small cell lung cancer treatments are being tested?
The 13 active trials in Chicago are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for small cell lung cancer.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov