Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer

Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy Versus Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung Cancer, The ACHIEVE Trial

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8 Stage IIIC Lung Cancer AJCC v8 Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
70 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
304 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for older adults with advanced lung cancer. Participants will receive either chemotherapy along with immunotherapy or immunotherapy alone to see which works better.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 70 years of age or older.
  • I have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.
  • I have stage IIIB, IIIC, or IV lung cancer.
  • I have negative results for certain tumor mutations.
  • I have a performance status of 2.
  • I can understand and sign a consent form.
  • I have certain required blood counts and organ function levels.
  • I can speak either English or Spanish.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have symptomatic central nervous system disease.
  • I have had prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease.
  • I have had prior immunotherapy for metastatic disease.
  • I have uncontrolled autoimmune conditions, except for a few specific ones.
  • I am on immunosuppressive medication, including high-dose steroids.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV lung cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs work in differen…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * STEP 1 REGISTRATION * Patient must be ≥ 70 years of age * Patient must have histologically or cytologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with PD-L1 Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) range of 1-49% * Patient must have Stage IIIB, IIIC or IV disease and not be candida…
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