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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Carbon Ion Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Lung Cancer in Elderly Patients

A Prospective Phase II Clinical Study of Carbon Ion Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer in the Older Adult

Carbon Ion Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Lung Cancer in Elderly Patients (NCT06311981) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Older People, sponsored by Jian Chen. 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

To observe the effect and toxicity of carbon ion radiotherapy on local advanced non-small cell lung cancer over 75 years old patients. Systemic therapy could be targeted therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Non-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.

With a target enrollment of 29 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Older than 75 years old. - ECOG general status score of 0-2. - Primary non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) confirmed by histology or cytological pathology, T1-4N1-3M0, stage IIb-IIIc (AJCC/UICC 8th edition). - Medically inoperable, or patient refuses surgery. - your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests: 1). Blood function: absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 x 109/L, platelet count ≥80 x 109/L, blood count (hemoglobin) at least 9 g/dL 2). Lung function: FEV1\>25%, DLCO\>25% 3). Cardiac function: no serious pulmonary hypertension, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, serious chronic heart disease and other complications that may affect radiotherapy.4). Adequate liver function: total bilirubin \<1.5 times the upper limit of normal value, and AST, ALT\<2 times the upper limit of normal value. 5). Adequate renal function: serum creatinine ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal or calculated kidney function (creatinine clearance) at least 50 ml /min, and urinary protein \<2+. Patients with a baseline urinary protein level of 2+ or more should have a 24-hour urine collection and evidence of a 24-hour urinary protein level of 1g or less. - Sign willing to sign a consent form. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Patient with squamous cell carcinoma was treated with bevacizumab before carbon ion radiotherapy. - Complicated with other malignant tumors that have not been controlled. - Patient whose particle radiotherapy plan cannot meet the minimum target dose coverage and dose volume limitation requirements, or cannot meet the dose constrains of normal tissue or organs. - Chest radiation therapy or radioactive particle implantation history. - Cardiac pacemakers or other internal metal prosthesis implants that may be affected by high-energy radiation or may affect the dose distribution to the radiation target area. ...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: * Older than 75 years old. * ECOG general status score of 0-2. * Primary non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) confirmed by histology or cytological pathology, T1-4N1-3M0, stage IIb-IIIc (AJCC/UICC 8th edition). * Medically inoperable, or patient refuses surgery. * Adequate organ function: 1). Blood function: absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 x 109/L, platelet count ≥80 x 109/L, hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL 2). Lung function: FEV1\>25%, DLCO\>25% 3). Cardiac function: no serious pulmonary hypertension, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, serious chronic heart disease and other complications that may affect radiotherapy.4). Adequate liver function: total bilirubin \<1.5 times the upper limit of normal value, and AST, ALT\<2 times the upper limit of normal value. 5). Adequate renal function: serum creatinine ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal or calculated creatinine clearance ≥50 ml /min, and urinary protein \<2+. Patients with a baseline urinary protein level of 2+ or more should have a 24-hour urine collection and evidence of a 24-hour urinary protein level of 1g or less. * Sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with squamous cell carcinoma was treated with bevacizumab before carbon ion radiotherapy. * Complicated with other malignant tumors that have not been controlled. * Patient whose particle radiotherapy plan cannot meet the minimum target dose coverage and dose volume limitation requirements, or cannot meet the dose constrains of normal tissue or organs. * Chest radiation therapy or radioactive particle implantation history. * Cardiac pacemakers or other internal metal prosthesis implants that may be affected by high-energy radiation or may affect the dose distribution to the radiation target area. * HIV positive. Hepatitis virus replication phase, need to receive antiviral therapy, but because of concomitant disease cannot receive antiviral therapy. Active stage of syphilis. * A history of mental illness may hinder the completion of treatment. * With serious comorbidity that may interfere with radiotherapy, including: (a) Acute infectious diseases or acute active phase of chronic infection. b) Unstable angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction that has been hospitalized in the past 6 months. c) Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other respiratory conditions requiring hospitalization. d) Severely impaired immune function. e) Diseases with excessive sensitivity to radiation such as ataxia telangiectasia. f) Other diseases that may affect particle radiotherapy. * Other circumstances that the physician considers inappropriate to participate in clinical study.

Treatments Being Tested

RADIATION

carbon ion radiotherapy

The patient will receive carbon ion radiotherapy with 70Gy per 20 fractions. Patients with genetic mutations (including but not limited to EGFR, ALK, etc.) should receive targeted therapy as their systemic therapy. For patients who are not suitable for targeted therapy, we recommend single regimen chemotherapy in sequence with radiotherapy. The drugs include etoposide, platinum (carboplatin, cisplatin, nedaplatin or loplatin), vinorelbine, paclitaxel (including liposome paclitaxel and albumin paclitaxel), docetaxel, pemetrexel, gemcitabine, etc. If there is no contraindication to PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy, it can be combined with immunotherapy, such as Pembrolizumab. For patients who cannot tolerate chemotherapy, PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy is recommended. The progression-free survival rate, toxicity, local control rate, cause-specific survival rate and overall survival rate were observed with regular follow-up after treatment.

OTHER

targeted therapy

targeted therapy

OTHER

single regimen chemotherapy in sequence with radiotherapy

single regimen chemotherapy in sequence with radiotherapy

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.

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06311981), the sponsor (Jian Chen), 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 NCT06311981 clinical trial studying?

To observe the effect and toxicity of carbon ion radiotherapy on local advanced non-small cell lung cancer over 75 years old patients. Systemic therapy could be targeted therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06311981?

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 NCT06311981?

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 NCT06311981. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06311981. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

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