Is NCT06694454 recruiting in Bethesda, MD?

Yes, NCT06694454 is currently recruiting participants at its Bethesda, MD location. This non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

How do I join the non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) clinical trial in Bethesda?

To join this clinical trial in Bethesda, complete the eligibility form on this page. A study coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps and determine if you qualify.

Is participation in this Bethesda clinical trial free?

Yes, all study-related care is provided at no cost to qualified participants. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel expenses.

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

About This Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Study in Bethesda

Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. Surgery to remove the tumors is the standard treatment for people diagnosed with early stages of NSCLC. Despite complete removal of these tumors, many recur (happen again). An FDA-approved drug combination to treat early-stage NSCLC prior to the surgery is durvalumab plus standard chemotherapy. The FDA approved infusion drug azacytidine \[AZA\] is used to treat several diseases because it can rapidly kill dividing cells (including cancer cells) but it is not approved for NSCLC. An inhaled (aerosolized) form of AZA is also not approved for NSCLC. However, researchers want to know if an inhaled version of AZA can help improve treatment of people with NSCLC because inhaled AZA goes directly into the lungs with limited absorption into the bloodstream. Objective: To find the safest and most effective dose of inhaled AZA in participants with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that can still be removed by surgery. Eligibility: Adults aged 18 and older with operable early-stage NSCLC. Participants will be required to also enroll in NIH protocol 06C0014 which allows for pre- and post-treatment biopsies and bloodwork to be obtained for additional research studies. Design: Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood tests. Their medical records will be reviewed. They will have imaging scans and tests of their heart and lung functions. Participants will be required to have a tissue sample (biopsy) taken of their tumor prior to receiving study drug and again during surgery after Cycle 3; airway tissue biopsies and collection of collect bronchial (lung) fluid may also be done. Participants will receive the study treatment for 3 cycles. Each cycle is 21 days. They will need to come to the NIH Clinical Center (CC) on days 1-4 of Cycles 1-3. AZA will be given as a drug mist that can be inhaled (like the type of mist in an asthma inhaler) using a nebulizer at the NIH Clinical Center (CC) for 3 days in a row (consecutive days) during the first week of each cycle. The participant will inhale the AZA drug mist for 20 to 30 minutes each time. Participants will also receive durvalumab and a specific 2-drug assigned chemotherapy by intravenous (IV) infusion on day 4 of each cycle. Participants will have a follow-up visit 2 weeks after their last dose of study drugs. Then they will have planned surgery to remove the tumors. Participants will have additional follow-up visits at the NIH CC about 1 and 3 months after the surgery, and then for every 3 months for up to 3 years.

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Histologically or cytologically confirmed, resectable per standard of care stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) irrespective of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression. Note: Confirmation is required by NCI Laboratory of Pathology (LP).

Willingness to undergo tumor resection surgery per standard of care (SOC) guidelines following induction therapy (platinum chemotherapy and durvalumab).

Participants must have disease that can be safely accessed via bronchoscopic, thoracoscopic, or percutaneous biopsy techniques, and be willing to undergo tumor biopsy before treatment.

No prior therapy for the NSCLC.

Measurable disease per RECIST 1.1

Age \>= 18 years.

Body weight \> 30kg.

ECOG Performance Status \<= 1

Participants must have adequate pulmonary reserve evidenced by predicted post-op FEV1 and adjusted DLCO \>= 40% at screening.

Participants must have pCO2 \<= 45 and pO2 \>=60 on room air by arterial blood gas (ABG) if O2 sat by pulse oximetry is\<= 92% on room air at screening.

Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below:

Leukocytes \>3,000/microL

Absolute neutrophil count \>1,500/microL (without transfusion or cytokine support)

Absolute lymphocyte count \> 800/microL

Platelets \>100,000/microL

Hemoglobin \>= 9.0 g/dL

Prothrombin time (PT) no more than 2 seconds above the upper limit of normal (ULN)

Total bilirubin OR Direct bilirubin \< 1.5 X institutional upper limit of normal OR \<= ULN for participants with total bilirubin \>= 1.5 ULN

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) / Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \< 2.5 X institutional ULN

Serum albumin \>= 2.0 mg/dL

Creatinine OR Creatinine clearance (eGFR) \<= 1.6 mg/ml OR \>60 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 for participants with creatinine levels above institutional normal

Individuals of child-bearing potential (IOCBP) must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception (hormonal, intrauterine device (IUD), surgical sterilization, abstinence) for the duration of the study treatment and up to 6 months after the last dose of the study drug(s). Note: participants who have cisplatin as part of SOC chemo must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception for 14 months. Individuals able to father a child must agree to use an effective method of contraception (barrier, surgical sterilization, abstinence) for the duration of the study treatment and up to 3 months after the last dose of the study drug(s). Note: participants who have cisplatin as part of SOC chemo must agree to use an effective method of contraception for 11 months. We also will recommend these individuals with partners of childbearing potential to ask partners to be on highly effective birth control (hormonal, intrauterine device (IUD), surgical sterilization).

Breastfeeding participants must be willing to discontinue breastfeeding from study treatment initiation through 3 months after the last dose of the study drug(s).

Participants with history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related illness are included if on appropriate antiretroviral therapy with HIV viral load \<400 copies/mL.

Participants must agree to not donate blood from the study entry and up to 3 months after the last dose of the study drug(s).

Participants must be co-enrolled in protocol 06C0014: Prospective Evaluation of Genetic and Epigenetic Alterations in Patients with Thoracic Malignancies .

The ability of a participant to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria

Medically inoperable because of clinical co-morbidities.

Participants with T4 tumors invading the diaphragm, mediastinum, carina, trachea, esophagus, heart, great vessels, recurrent laryngeal nerve, or vertebral body.

Participants who experienced serious immune adverse events that required discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for a prior non-NSCLC malignancy.

History of known EGFR or ALK alterations in the tumor.

History of active autoimmune disease including colitis, nephritis, hypophysitis, or neuropathy, with the exceptions of: --Diabetes type I, vitiligo, alopecia, psoriasis, hypo- or hyperthyroid disease not requiring immunosuppressive treatment.

History of pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease.

Clinically significant cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease as follows:

cerebral vascular accident/stroke (within 6 months prior to study treatment initiation)

myocardial infarction (within 6 months prior to study treatment initiation)

unstable angina, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Classification Class \>= II, https://manual.jointcommission.org/releases/TJC2016A/DataElem0439.html#:\~:text=Class%20II%20%2D%20Mild%20symptoms%20(mild,Class%20IV%20%2D%20Severe%20limitations), serious cardiac arrhythmia, clinically significant bleeding or clinically significant pulmonary embolism at screening.

Active Hepatitis A (HAV), Hepatitis B (HBV) (HbsAg reactive), or Hepatitis C (HCV) (HCV RNA \[qualitative\] is detected) at screening.

Other active infections requiring systemic therapy at screening.

Positive beta human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-HCG) serum or urine pregnancy test performed in females of childbearing potential at screening.

Systemic corticosteroids at doses above physiologic levels (\> 10 mg of prednisone or equivalent per day), or inhaled corticosteroids within 14 days before study treatment initiation. Administration of steroids through a route known to result in a minimal systemic exposure (i.e., topical, intro-ocular, or intra-articular) is allowed.

Major surgical procedure within 28 days prior to the study treatment initiation. Note: Local surgery of isolated lesions for palliative intent is acceptable provided other site(s) of disease is available for response assessment.

History of allogenic organ transplantation.

History of another primary malignancy except for malignancy treated with curative intent and with no known active disease \>= 5 years before the study treatment initiation.

Administration of live attenuated vaccines within 30 days prior to study treatment initiation. Note: Administration of inactivated vaccines (e.g., inactivated influenza vaccines) is permitted before or during the study.

Administration of investigational drug on other clinical trial within 14 days prior to study treatment initiation.

History of hypersensitivity to Mannitol.

Herbal and natural remedies that may have immune-modulating effects within 7 days prior to study treatment initiation.

Uncontrolled intercurrent illness evaluated by history and physical exam or situation that would limit compliance with study requirements.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06694454) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment Options in Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT06694454) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

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