New drug combo aims to keep lung cancer in check after initial treatment

NCT ID NCT07545954

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether adding an experimental drug (DSP-0390) to the immunotherapy atezolizumab can safely help prevent extensive stage small cell lung cancer from growing back after initial chemotherapy and immunotherapy. About 20 adults whose cancer did not worsen after first-line treatment will receive the combination as maintenance therapy. The main goal is to check safety and tolerability, with a secondary look at how well the cancer responds.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

DSP-0390 (a cholesterol synthesis inhibitor) and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy drug)

What this could lead to

If this combination is safe and shows promise, it could lead to a new maintenance treatment option to help keep extensive stage small cell lung cancer from progressing after initial therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small pilot study with only 20 participants. The combination may cause side effects or not work better than current standard care. Results may not apply to all patients.

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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.

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Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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