New injection aims to stop cancer wasting

NCT ID NCT07237464

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called GB18 in 36 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. The drug is designed to treat cancer cachexia, a condition where cancer patients lose weight and muscle. Participants receive a single injection of GB18 or a placebo, and researchers monitor side effects and drug levels in the blood.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
GB18
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment for cancer cachexia, a condition causing severe weight loss and muscle wasting in cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial in healthy people, not cancer patients. It only tests safety and dosing, so it may not work for cachexia or may have side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing GoBroad Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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