New shot aims to stop Chemo's dangerous side effect
NCT ID NCT06521931
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tested a new drug called PN20 in 24 adults with lymphoma or solid tumors who were getting chemotherapy. The goal was to see if a single injection before chemo could safely prevent a drop in platelets, which can cause bleeding. Researchers checked safety and whether platelet counts stayed high enough during treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PN20
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new option to prevent dangerously low platelet counts caused by chemotherapy, reducing bleeding risks and treatment delays.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 24 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. The drug may not work or could have side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China
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Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University
Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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Henan Cancer Hospital
Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, China
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The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Qingdao, Shandong, 266057, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology
Luoyang, Henan, 471003, China
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Yiyang Central Hospital
Yiyang, Hunan, 413099, China
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