New hope for patients with rare lung cancer transformation

NCT ID NCT07414927

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called BL0020 in 48 adults whose lung cancer has changed from one type (non-small cell) to another (small cell) after standard treatment. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and control the disease in people who have no other standard options.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

BL0020 (a polymer-drug conjugate containing the chemotherapy agent SN-38)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for patients with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer that currently has no standard therapy.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug may cause side effects typical of chemotherapy, and it is not yet known if it will improve survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Shanghai Chest Hospital

    Shanghai, 200030, China

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