πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-02-17

Immune Profile Selection By Fraction of ctDNA in Patients With Advanced NSCLC Treated With Immunotherapy (NCT05715229)

A Multicenter Phase II Randomized Trial Of Immunotherapy Versus Chemotherapy Guided By Circulating Tumor DNA-Based Molecular Response On Patients With Metastatic NSCLC

🟒 Recruiting Phase2 πŸ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This clinical trial plans to assess to what extent the on-treatment circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can predict the subset of patients with NSCLC who will respond to immunotherapy treatment only and which patients will need both immunotherapy and chemotherapy modalities for their treatment regimen.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University β€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Age range: 18 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University β€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack Meridian Health β€” Hackensack, New Jersey
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center β€” Neptune City, New Jersey

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (551) 996-5228

Email: Lauren.Finaldi@hmhn.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—