New DNA drug targets advanced cancer and wasting

NCT ID NCT06736275

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called SXRN, made from DNA, in 28 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose, while also seeing if it helps with appetite and physical function. The study compares SXRN to a placebo over 14 days of IV infusions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
SXRN plasmid DNA
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to control tumor growth and improve appetite and physical function in people with advanced cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very early (Phase 1) trial with only 28 people, so safety and dosing are still being figured out. It may not shrink tumors or improve symptoms, and side effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, 100021, China

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