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Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer clinical trials
4 of 24 indexed Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer trials are currently recruiting.
24 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting
Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer is the subject of 24 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 4 of them currently open to new participants. 0 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 19 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), running 9 of these trials.
The research picture
Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer has 24 registered US clinical trials, 4 of them open to new participants right now, about 17% of the total.
- 4
- recruiting participants now
- 17%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 9
- top sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Active & Recent Trials
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Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio Protocol in Improving Survival in Patients With Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT03199651
Comprehensive Genomic Analysis in Tissue Samples From Patients With Recurrent or Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
NCT02178163
Patient-centered, Optimal Integration of Survivorship and Palliative Care
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT04900935
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of an Infusion of IOV-4001 in Adult Participants With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma or Stage III or IV Non-small-cell Lung Cancer
Iovance Biotherapeutics
NCT05361174
Predicting Responsiveness in Oncology Patients Based on Host Response Evaluation During Anti Cancer Treatments
OncoHost
NCT04056247
Maintenance Chemotherapy With or Without Local Consolidative Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
NRG Oncology
NCT03137771
S1403, Afatinib Dimaleate With or Without Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage IV or Recurrent, EGFR Mutation Positive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
SWOG Cancer Research Network
NCT02438722
Ceritinib Plus Docetaxel in ALK-Negative, EGFR WT Advanced NSCLC
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT03611738
Clinical Trial of CD40L-Augmented TIL for Patients With EGFR, ALK, ROS1 or HER2-Driven NSCLC
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT05681780
Ruxolitinib for Cancer Cachexia
Tu Dan
NCT04906746
Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB, Stage IV, or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00085280
Azacitidine and Entinostat in Treating Patients With Recurrent Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00387465
Erlotinib and Celecoxib in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB or Stage IV Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00062101
S0341: Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Advanced Primary Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00087412
Effects of Carboplatin and Gemcitabine on Stage IIIB Pleural Effusion and Stage IV Lung Cancer
Susanne Arnold
NCT00247416
CCI-779 in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB (With Pleural Effusion) or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00079235
Tipifarnib, Gemcitabine, and Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00055757
Effect of Pembrolizumab With or Without Carboplatin and Paclitaxel on Immune Response in Patients With Recurrent or Stage IIIB-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT02581943
Bortezomib in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB or Stage IV Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00118144
Bortezomib Plus Gemcitabine and Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00052338
Erlotinib Hydrochloride With or Without Cixutumumab in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00778167
Pembrolizumab Alone or Sequentially Following Single Fraction Non-ablative Radiation to One of the Target Lesions, in Previously Treated Patients With Stage IV NSCLC
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT02658097
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy After Surgery in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
NCT01781741
Exemestane, Pemetrexed Disodium, and Carboplatin in Treating Post-Menopausal Women With Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT01664754
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 9 |
| Phase 2 | 10 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Trial Landscape
24 indexed Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer studies · 4 recruiting (17%).
Phase mix: 0 late (III/IV) vs 19 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) (9 trials), 9 others listed. 24 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer?
PlainTrial tracks 24 US clinical trials for Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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