The overall objective of this project is to prospectively collect blood samples throughout treatment with tarlatamab in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). These samples will then be analyzed through a variety of assays to better characterize tarlatamab in the real-world setting.
The investigators will prospectively collect blood samples from 25 patients on days 1, 8, and 15 of tarlatamab treatment, as well as after each interval scan for disease monitoring. The investigators will also collect patient data including demographics and baseline characteristics, primary diagnosis, treatment history, and disease monitoring and progression.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pathologically documented small cell lung cancer (SCLC) or neuroendocrine tumor
* Appropriate candidate for treatment with tarlatamab based on investigator discretion
* Age \> 18 years
* Signed written informed consent including HIPAA according to institutional guidelines
Exclusion Criteria:
* Does not meet all inclusion criteria
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
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Number of blood samples collected to better characterize tarlatamab in real-world setting
Timeframe: Days 1, 8, and 15 of tarlatamab and after each interval scan for disease assessment