Experimental combo for tough lung cancer shows early promise, but study halted
NCT ID NCT06016270
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial tested an experimental antibody called hSTC810 combined with the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in 10 adults with relapsed or refractory extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and helps shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. However, the study was terminated early, so we have very limited information about how well it worked.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hSTC810 (an experimental antibody) combined with paclitaxel (a chemotherapy drug)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with relapsed small cell lung cancer, potentially slowing disease progression.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 10 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the combination is safe or effective, and side effects from chemotherapy are common.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
-
10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Feb 2024
- Finished
-
Aug 2025
- 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.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to understand and sign an informed consent form * Male or female ≥ 18 years of age * Histologically or cytologically confirmed SCLC * R/R ES-SCLC on or after platinum-based chemotherapy for SCLC with documented disease progression * At least 1 measurable lesion as defined by RECIST 1.1 * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Score (ECOG PS) of 0 or 1 * Life expectancy of at least 3 months * Adequate organ function as described in the protocol * For female or male patients with reproductive potential: Agree to use contraception throughout the study and at least 5 months after the last dose. Exclusion Criteria: * Known active leptomeningeal disease (carcinomatous meningitis) * Known active and uncontrolled central nervous system (CNS) metastases * Treatment with immunotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted small molecule therapy, or any other investigational agent \< 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment * Treatment with radiation therapy \< 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment * Major surgery \< 21 days prior to initiation of study treatment * Received live vaccine \< 30 days prior to initiation of study treatment, including intranasal influenza vaccine * History of another primary malignancy with protocol-defined exceptions * Active or history of autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment * Receiving high doses of steroids or other immunosuppressive medications * Active hepatitis B or C infection * Active or history of non-infectious pneumonitis requiring treatment with steroids * Active uncontrolled viral, fungal, or bacterial infection including tuberculosis * Pregnant or breastfeeding female patients * History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to a monoclonal antibody treatment * History of severe hypersensitivity reaction or ≥ Grade 3 adverse event (AE) to paclitaxel treatment * History of cerebral vascular event, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, or cardiac symptoms within 6 months prior to screening * QT Corrected for Fridericia's method (QTcF) \> 470 ms at screening * Lack of resolution of any toxicity to max Grade 1 (except alopecia) * Active or history of any condition, therapy, or lab abnormality that may interfere with the patient participation for the full duration of the study * Known psychiatric or substance use disorder * Positive Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test at screening
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Extensive-stage small cell lung cancer are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, 05505, South Korea
-
Korea University Anam Hospital
Seoul, 02841, South Korea
-
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
-
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, 06351, South Korea
-
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seoul, 13620, South Korea
-
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080, South Korea
-
The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital
Suwon, 16247, South Korea
-
Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a Two-Drug combo outperform standard care in aggressive lung cancer?
- Can a targeted drug combo outperform standard care for aggressive lung cancer?
- Can a Two-Drug attack shrink tough lung cancers?
- Can a smartphone app ease the burden of advanced lung cancer?
- Cholesterol-Lowering drug may boost lung cancer immunotherapy
- Lung cancer drug tislelizumab under Real-World scrutiny in 440-Patient european study