๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-02-26

Study of Longitudinal Plasma PD-L1 Testing With Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer (NCT06849518)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Ballad Health

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a prospective pilot study to assess dynamic changes of plasma cell-free RNA (cfRNA) PD-L1 expression in patients with lung cancer undergoing immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) based therapy. Results will be correlated with radiographic assessment of immunotherapy treatment response and plasma NGS ctDNA.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Ballad Health Cancer Care โ€” Kingsport, Tennessee

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Circulogene liquid biopsy testing (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Ballad Health Cancer Care โ€” Kingsport, Tennessee

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (423) 431-5654

Email: Charles.Mays@balladhealth.org

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

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก 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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—