πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-05-29

Reduced CT + Anti-PD-1 as First Line Tx in Vulnerable Older Adults w/Adv <50% PD-L1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (NCT06731413)

Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Reduced Dose Chemotherapy in Combination With Anti-PD-1 Therapy as First Line Treatment in Vulnerable or Older Adults (Vulnerable or Age β‰₯70) With Advanced PD-L1 TPS <50% Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

🟒 Recruiting Phase2 πŸ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

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

Evaluate frequency of adverse events that lead to chemotherapy discontinuation in vulnerable older adults with recurrent/metastatic PD-L1 TPS\<50% NSCLC patients who receive reduced dose chemotherapy in combination with immunotherapy.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Virginia Commonwealth University β€” Richmond, Virginia

Age range: 18 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Virginia Commonwealth University β€” Richmond, Virginia
  • VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital β€” Tappahannock, Virginia

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (804) 628-6430

Email: masseyepd@vcu.edu

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†—