Immune Response to Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer: Study of Sputum and Blood Samples (NCT07163507) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Immune Response to Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer: Study of Sputum and Blood Samples
France50 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, with nearly 2.48 million cases and 1.8 million deaths in 2022. Despite therapeutic progress, late diagnosis and high mortality make it a major public health issue. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) such as nivolumab, pembrolizumab, and atezolizumab have improved outcomes for some patients, but only a small proportion benefit, and side effects can be severe. Research is focusing on combining ICIs with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other immunotherapies, but reliable biomarkers to predict responders are still lacking. The tumor microenvironment, which promotes resistance, is a promising therapeutic target. The RICEPS study (2021-2023) found specific immune cells and cytokines linked to treatment response, and the ongoing RICEPS-2 trial aims to confirm these findings in a larger group to better understand immune dynamics in lung cancer under ICI therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
. Age 18 years or older
* Diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
* Requiring initiation of treatment with anti-PD1 or anti-PDL1 ICI (nivolumab, pembrolizumab, atezolizumab, durvalumab, cemiplimab), with or without chemotherapy
* Never having received ICI treatment
* Affiliated with a social security system
* Having signed a written, free, and informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Individuals under guardianship, conservatorship, or judicial protection, or in a situation of deprivation of liberty
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
progression-free survival
Timeframe: 12 months
2
Relative frequency of cellular players in innate and adaptive immune responses in the sputum of patients treated with ICI