New treatment approach for non-small cell lung cancer using nano-immunotherapy

Novel Nano-immunotherapy for Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · PDX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · NIH-10792640

This study is testing a new treatment called ARAC that uses tiny particles to help boost the power of current therapies for non-small cell lung cancer, aiming to make them work better and improve survival for patients.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_SBIR_2']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorPDX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Portland, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10792640 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a novel nano-immunotherapy called ARAC, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of existing immune checkpoint inhibitors for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The approach involves creating nanoparticles that can deliver multiple therapeutic agents directly to cancer cells, improving the chances of a curative outcome. By combining a targeted cancer therapy, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, and an immune stimulant, this treatment seeks to overcome the limitations of current therapies and improve patient survival rates.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer who have not responded adequately to existing treatments.

Not a fit: Patients with other types of lung cancer or those who are not eligible for immunotherapy may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using nanoparticle-based therapies for cancer treatment, indicating potential success for this novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Portland, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Anti-Cancer Agents, Cancer Drug, Neoplastic Disease Chemotherapeutic Agents, anti-cancer drug, Cancers

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