Experimental pill SHY-ONC6 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers

NCT ID NCT07705334

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called SHY-ONC6 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants take the drug once daily in 21-day cycles until their disease worsens or side effects become unacceptable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an experimental oral drug called SHY-ONC6
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, first-in-human trial with only 30 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet known. Many early-stage cancer drugs do not advance to later trials.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

May 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female ≥18 years of age. * Life expectancy \>3 months. * ECOG performance status 0-1. * Histologically/cytologically confirmed advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have progressed on or are intolerant/unsuitable for standard therapies. Eligible tumor types: TNBC, HR+ breast cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer, HCC, NSCLC (adeno and squamous), mesothelioma, pancreatic cancer, HRPC, soft tissue sarcoma; other tumor types after Medical Monitor discussion. Stable CNS metastases ≥4 weeks post-radiotherapy and off steroids ≥14 days are permitted. * ≥1 measurable lesion per RECIST v1.1 (prostate cancer with bone-only disease and elevated PSA assessed by PCWG3). * Accessible tumor for biopsy * Adequate organ/bone marrow function. * Willingness and ability to provide informed consent. * Negative serum pregnancy test and use of effective contraception through 90 days after last dose for women of childbearing potential. * Male participants must use barrier contraception or abstinence and not donate sperm through 90 days after last dose. Exclusion Criteria: * High-risk cardiovascular disease. * Concurrent anti-cancer treatment. * Active infection requiring systemic treatment within 2 weeks pre-dose. * History of another malignancy (with standard exceptions for in situ disease, non-melanoma skin cancers, and remission ≥2 years). * Active HBV (HBV-DNA \>ULN), HCV (HCV-RNA \>ULN), or HIV (well-controlled HIV with CD4 ≥350 cells/µL and undetectable viral load permitted); AIDS-defining opportunistic infection within 12 months. * Compromised pulmonary function within 6 months pre-dose . * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Recent radiotherapy, systemic anti-tumor therapy, other investigational therapy without appropriate washout. * Major surgery ≤4 weeks pre-dose. * Unable to swallow tablets or conditions affecting GI absorption. * Any medical or psychiatric disorders affecting compliance and/or interpretation of study results. * Persistent toxicities from prior anti-cancer therapy (exceptions apply) * Clinically significant corneal disease. * Unable to comply with prohibited concomitant medication restrictions.

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Conditions

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As listed by the trial registrant

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How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • HonorHealth Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States

  • NEXT Oncology

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • SCRI at HCA HealthONE

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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