New chemo formula aims to keep lung cancer away after surgery

NCT ID NCT06693336

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

Summary

This study tests a drug called SMS001, a new version of the chemotherapy paclitaxel, in 42 people with non-small cell lung cancer (stages Ib to IIIa). The goal is to see if a single dose after surgery can safely prevent the cancer from coming back. Researchers will monitor side effects and check for tumor recurrence in the chest.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
SMS001 (a form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help prevent lung cancer from coming back after surgery, giving patients more time without recurrence.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase IIa trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug is a chemotherapy agent, which can cause side effects like low blood counts and nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Toronto General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

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