New hope for tough lung cancer: experimental drug ST-001 enters human testing

NCT ID NCT06922539

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called ST-001 (a form of fenretinide) in people with small cell lung cancer that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to watch for any side effects. About 44 participants will receive the drug through an IV for five days every three weeks. This study does not aim to cure the cancer but to see if the drug can help control the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Southern California

    RECRUITING

    Los Angles, California, 90007, United States

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