Predictive Value of Exosomes in Pleural Effusion for Advanced Lung Cancer (NCT07262671) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Predictive Value of Exosomes in Pleural Effusion for Advanced Lung Cancer
China100 participantsStarted 2025-10-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the predictive value of exosome characteristics in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and malignant pleural effusion (MPE). The main question it aims to answer is:
Can the long RNA profile of exosomes derived from plasma and malignant pleural effusion predict treatment response in patients with advanced NSCLC and MPE? Participants who are scheduled to receive standard systemic therapy (including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy) as part of their regular medical care will be enrolled. Researchers will collect paired samples of peripheral blood and malignant pleural effusion at baseline and key time points during treatment to analyze the exosomal long RNA profiles and correlate them with treatment efficacy and survival outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
\- Confirmed advanced-NSCLC Aged 18-75 years. ECOG performance status of 0-1. At least one measurable lesion as per RECIST 1.1. Adequate bone marrow, liver, and renal function. Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Mixed small cell lung cancer histology. Symptomatic or untreated brain metastases. Uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases or severe comorbidities. Active hepatitis B/C or HIV infection.
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?
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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
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objective response rate (ORR)
Timeframe: From date of enrollment until the first documented progression or death from any cause, assessed up to 24 months.