Lung cancer

Research and clinical trials for lung cancer

Research is looking at ways to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Research aims to make sure new treatments are safe, they work and are better than the treatments already available.

Researchers around the world are looking at better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat lung cancer.

Trials aim to find out if a new test or treatment is safe and better than those currently available.

Find out about what researchers should tell you before you agree to take part in a trial.

Our clinical trials database has information about UK clinical trials for lung cancer and summaries of trial results.

This page has information on what to do if you are interested in taking part in a trial.

Find out how our researchers are discovering new ways to tackle lung cancer.

Last reviewed: 08 Jun 2026

Next review due: 08 Jun 2029

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