New nanoparticle chemo shows promise in early trial for tough cancers

NCT ID NCT04640480

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called SNB-101 in 21 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, breast, and lung cancers) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. SNB-101 is a nanoparticle version of SN-38, the active part of a common chemotherapy drug. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes the drug. The study is now complete.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SNB-101 (nanoparticle form of SN-38, the active part of the chemotherapy drug irinotecan)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a better-tolerated version of a common chemotherapy for several advanced cancers.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial focused on safety and dosing, not on proving the drug works. Side effects like low blood counts and liver issues are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm gastric cancer gastric neoplasm head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms malignant pancreatic neoplasm neoplasm ovarian cancer pancreatic neoplasm small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHA Medical Center

    Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13496, South Korea

  • The Catholic University of Korea Seoul ST. Mary's Hospital

    Seoul, Seoul, 06591, South Korea

  • The Severance Hospital of the Yonsei University

    Seoul, Seoul, 03722, South Korea