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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2 / Phase 3INTERVENTIONAL

Sugemalimab as Consolidation Therapy in Patients With LS-SCLC Following cCRT or sCRT

A Phase 2/3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Sugemalimab as Consolidation Therapy in Patients With Limited-stage Small-cell Lung Cancer Who Have Not Progressed Following Concurrent or Sequential Chemoradiotherapy

Sugemalimab as Consolidation Therapy in Patients With LS-SCLC Following cCRT or sCRT (NCT05623267) is a Phase 2 / Phase 3 interventional studying Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer, sponsored by Sun Yat-sen University. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of sugemalimab consolidation therapy versus placebo in patients with LS-SCLC who had not progressed following Concurrent or Sequential Chemoradiotherapy.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 346 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1、18 years or older. 2、diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) small cell lung cancer. 3、ECOG PS=0-1 at enrollment; 4、Limited-stage SCLC (Stage I-III, by AJCC 8th Edition Cancer Staging), and can be safely treated with definitive radiation doses). 5、Inoperable SCLC, or the patient has contraindications to surgery, or the patient refuses surgery. 6、Completion of 4 cycles of chemotherapy (etoposide + carboplatin/cisplatin) concurrent or sequential with radiotherapy during the first two cycles of chemotherapy. 7、After the completion of concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy, prophylactic intracranial irradiation (PCI) is allowed based on the common practice of individual sites. 8、The start of concurrent radiotherapy should be no later than the last day of the second course of chemotherapy (the first day of the third cycle of chemotherapy). The interval between the end of chemotherapy cycle and beginning of radiotherapy must not exceed 35 days for sequential chemoradiotherapy. 9、Radiotherapy must be either total 60-66Gy over 6 weeks for the standard qd regimen or total 45Gy over 3 weeks for hyperfractionated bid schedules. 10、Absence of progression after concurrent/sequential chemoradiotherapy (responses should be complete response \[CR\], partial response \[PR\] and stable disease \[SD\]); 11、For patients not receiving PCI, the first dose of sugemalimab shall be administered within 42 days after the completion of chemoradiation therapy. For patients receiving PCI, the first dose of sugemalimab shall be administered within 56 days after the completion of chemoradiation therapy. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1、18 years or older. 2、Histologically or cytologically confirmed small cell lung cancer. 3、ECOG PS=0-1 at enrollment; 4、Limited-stage SCLC (Stage I-III, by AJCC 8th Edition Cancer Staging), and can be safely treated with definitive radiation doses). 5、Inoperable SCLC, or the patient has contraindications to surgery, or the patient refuses surgery. 6、Completion of 4 cycles of chemotherapy (etoposide + carboplatin/cisplatin) concurrent or sequential with radiotherapy during the first two cycles of chemotherapy. 7、After the completion of concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy, prophylactic intracranial irradiation (PCI) is allowed based on the common practice of individual sites. 8、The start of concurrent radiotherapy should be no later than the last day of the second course of chemotherapy (the first day of the third cycle of chemotherapy). The interval between the end of chemotherapy cycle and beginning of radiotherapy must not exceed 35 days for sequential chemoradiotherapy. 9、Radiotherapy must be either total 60-66Gy over 6 weeks for the standard qd regimen or total 45Gy over 3 weeks for hyperfractionated bid schedules. 10、Absence of progression after concurrent/sequential chemoradiotherapy (responses should be complete response \[CR\], partial response \[PR\] and stable disease \[SD\]); 11、For patients not receiving PCI, the first dose of sugemalimab shall be administered within 42 days after the completion of chemoradiation therapy. For patients receiving PCI, the first dose of sugemalimab shall be administered within 56 days after the completion of chemoradiation therapy. 12、Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks. 13、Can provide tumor tissue samples (fresh or archived) for whole exome sequencing; 14、Women of childbearing potential and fertile men must agree to use an effective contraceptive method from signing the master ICF until 180 days after the last dose of investigational product. Women of childbearing potential include premenopausal women and women who became menopausal less than 2 years ago. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test ≤7 days prior to the first dose of investigational product. 15、The subject should have good compliance, who would participate in the research voluntarily, and sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Histologically or cytologically diagnosed mixed small cell lung cancer or non-small cell lung cancer. 2. Extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. 3. Has malignant pleural or pericardial effusion. 4. Previously received systemic anti-tumor therapy for SCLC or anti-tumor therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors. 5. Subjects with active, unstable systemic diseases, such as active infection, uncontrolled hypertension, heart failure (NYHA class \>= II), unstable angina pectoris, acute coronary syndrome, severe arrythmia, severe liver, kidney or metabolic diseases, HIV infection. 6. Has history of interstitial lung disease (ILD), drug-induced ILD, or active ILD which required systemic glucocorticoid or immunosuppressive therapy. 7. History of other malignancies within 5 years (excluding basal cell carcinoma of the skin or other carcinoma in situ that has been resected). 8. Pregnant or lactating women. 9. Those who are allergic to the research drug or its components. 10. Subjects who are deemed unable to comply with the study requirements or complete the study. 11. Those with insufficient function of bone marrow or other important organs.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Sugemalimab

Recombinant anti-PD-L1 fully human monoclonal antibody

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo of Sugemalimab

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05623267), the sponsor (Sun Yat-sen University), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05623267 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of sugemalimab consolidation therapy versus placebo in patients with LS-SCLC who had not progressed following Concurrent or Sequential Chemoradiotherapy. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05623267?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05623267?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05623267. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05623267. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.