Could a common pain reliever boost a cancer drug? early trial underway

NCT ID NCT04640779

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—selinexor and choline salicylate (a type of aspirin)—in 22 adults with certain lymphomas or multiple myeloma that had come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers hope that adding choline salicylate might allow a lower, less toxic dose of selinexor while still fighting the cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

selinexor and choline salicylate

What this could lead to

If this combination works, it could offer a new treatment option for patients with certain lymphomas or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 22 participants, so it is mainly looking at safety and dosing, not yet proving effectiveness. The combination may cause side effects or may not shrink tumors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

histiocytic and dendritic cell neoplasm Hodgkins lymphoma non-Hodgkin lymphoma plasma cell myeloma refractory malignant neoplasm refractory plasma cell neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States