M Maggie Lit, MN

A Smart Self-Management Support Programme (3S) to Improve Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients

Lung cancers patients often experience multiple symptoms (e.g. fatigue, dyspnea, distress, depression, sleep disturbance). The current study attempts to explore the efficacy of the Smart Self-Management Support Programme (3S) in improving quality of life of patients using self-management support programme with mobile devices.

G Guibin Qiao, MD

Association Between RVT and Prognosis After Neoadjuvant Targeted Therapy in EGFR NSCLC

EGFR-mutated NSCLC is a distinct subtype that responds well to targeted therapies. Neoadjuvant targeted therapy aims to downstage tumors and improve surgical outcomes, but the prognostic role of residual viable tumor (RVT) remains unclear. This retrospective study examines the association between RVT and survival outcomes. The findings will further validate …

E Eric Singhi, MD

Registry Trial and Needs Assessment of Patients With Young-onset Lung Cancer: Impact of a Dedicated Care Program on Patient Experience and Outcomes

The goal of this research study is to learn about: The effect of enrolling in the YOLC program on patient satisfaction with care provided, The needs of patients younger than 50 with lung cancer and their family, and The impact of participating in peer support networks on these patients.

H Helge Bischoff, Dr.

Preoperative Amivantamab or Amivantamab and Carboplatin/Pemetrexed Treatment in Patients With Resectable Non-small-cell Lung Cancer Harboring Oncogenic EGFR Mutations (NEOpredict-EGFR)

The primary objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of four weeks of preoperative antibody therapy with amivantamab. Amivantamab will be administered as monotherapy (stage 1), and combined with carboplatin/pemetrexed chemotherapy (stage 2). Study treatment is followed by standard of care surgery, and (if clinically indicated) standard of …

Z Zuodong Song

Improving Patient-reported Outcomes After Lung Cancer Surgery With Mobile Internet Platform

This study focuses on the significant impact of lung cancer in China, highlighted by its high incidence and mortality rates, influenced by factors like aging populations, smoking, and environmental issues. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the duration, severity, and factors affecting post-surgery symptoms like pain and coughing in patients. …

H Harris Trainer

Bronchoscopic Microwave Ablation of Lung Tissue in Surgical Candidates - UK

This study involves the use of a medical device, the Creo Medical MicroBlate Flex instrument, to heat and destroy lung tumour cells using microwave energy (this is also called ablation). In this study, the investigators are investigating whether the ablation instrument can be used effectively to treat lung tumours or …

J Jiayuan Sun, MD

Transbronchial MWA for Pulmonary Tumors

Medical students often begin training with psychological and physiological health metrics superior to their age-matched peers. By graduation, however, rates of depression, anxiety, and physiologic dysregulation are markedly higher, reflecting the cumulative strain of long study hours, high-stakes examinations, and the emotional burden of early patient care. Despite this, few …

M Marion FERREIRA, Dr

Inflammation, Cachexia and Therapeutic Response in Lung Cancer Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Exploratory Observational Study

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in France and globally, with 2.48 million new cases diagnosed in 2022, accounting for nearly 13% of global cancer incidence. Despite recent advances, it remains a major health issue due to late-stage diagnosis and high patient and societal burden. New insights …

C Chen-Liang Tsai

Antrodia Cinnamomea Extract Effects on Lung Cancer Patients' Quality of Life During Chemotherapy

This randomized trial will test whether Antrodia cinnamomea supplement improves quality of life in lung cancer patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy. Participants at Tri-Service General Hospital will be randomized to receive either Antrodia cinnamomea capsules or placebo for 3 months, with follow-up to 6 months (24 weeks). Primary outcomes include nausea/vomiting …

N Nicolas GUIBERT, MCU-PH

Genotyping of Ebus-tbna Supernant Cell-free Dna in Nsclc

The wide uptake of "liquid biopsy" diagnostics in the care of advanced cancer patients highlights the desire for improved access to tumor allowing accurate tumor genotyping (1). Genotyping of plasma cfDNA is now routine for detection of EGFR driver mutations at diagnosis of NSCLC, or for detection of the EGFR …