Sintilimab Plus Chemotherapy as Induction Therapy for Unresectable Stage IIIC NSCLC (NCT07603661) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab Plus Chemotherapy as Induction Therapy for Unresectable Stage IIIC NSCLC
33 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, single-center phase II study evaluating sintilimab plus chemotherapy as induction therapy for unresectable stage IIIC non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Treatment-naive eligible patients who signed informed consent were enrolled after MDT screening. Patients received 4 cycles of sintilimab 200 mg intravenously every 3 weeks combined with chemotherapy. Post-treatment MDT evaluation was performed. Resectable patients underwent primary tumor resection and mediastinal lymph node dissection 4-6 weeks after the 4th cycle. Postoperative supraclavicular radiotherapy and guideline-recommended adjuvant therapy were determined by MDT and investigators. Unresectable patients received concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Signed written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures. Age ≥18 and ≤75 years, male or female. Histologically or cytologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). At least one measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1. Treatment-naive, initially unresectable stage IIIC NSCLC (UICC/AJCC 9th edition).
No known EGFR/ALK sensitive mutations. Willing to undergo re-evaluation for surgery and accept surgery if eligible. No absolute contraindications to surgery. ECOG performance status 0-1. Life expectancy \>6 months. Adequate organ function. Negative pregnancy test for fertile females.
Exclusion Criteria:
Other malignancy within 5 years (except cured basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of skin, or carcinoma in situ).
Participation in another interventional clinical study within 4 weeks. Prior anti-PD-1/PD-L1/PD-L2 or other immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Systemic anti-tumor Chinese patent medicine or immunomodulatory drugs within 2 weeks.
Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic therapy within 2 years. Systemic glucocorticoid or immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days. History of allogeneic organ transplant or hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Hypersensitivity to sintilimab or any excipient. Inadequate recovery from prior interventions (≥Grade 2). Known HIV infection. Untreated active HBV infection; active HCV infection. Live vaccine within 30 days. Pregnant or lactating women. Severe uncontrolled systemic disease (cardi…
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
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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.