New pill aims to calm gut side effects from cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT07196410
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tests a new drug called KAN-004 in 21 adults who have diarrhea or colon inflammation from cancer immunotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Participants must have a solid tumor and be at least 18 years old.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 21 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of solid tumor treated with immune checkpoint inhibitor (≥1 cycle, ≤180 days since last cycle). * Clinical diagnosis of irColitis (CTCAE \>grade 2). * Age ≥18 years * Able to ingest capsules. * Consent to provide blood and stool samples. * Accessible for treatment and follow-up. * Agreement to use highly effective contraception if of childbearing potential. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior/concurrent malignancy that could interfere with safety/efficacy assessment. * Colostomy. * Prior diagnosis of malabsorption. * Untreated chronic hepatitis B or C. * Solid organ transplant recipients. * HIV-positive status. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H2X 0A9, Canada
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