Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating AL8326 for advanced small cell lung cancer treatment

Official title: A Phase 2 Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Veonetinib (AL8326) in ≥2nd Line Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Treatment

Run by Advenchen Laboratories, LLC · NCT05363280 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new drug called AL8326 to see if it can help people with advanced small cell lung cancer who need a second treatment option.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorAdvenchen Laboratories, LLC
Industry-sponsored
Locations7 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 6 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedMay 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT05363280 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed SCLC who require second-line treatment and have a life expectancy of at least three months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with serious non-healing wounds, active bleeding disorders, or significant cardiovascular diseases may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This Phase II trial aims to assess the safety and efficacy of AL8326, a multi-targeted receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, in patients with recurrent, advanced, or metastatic small cell lung cancer (SCLC) requiring second-line treatment or beyond. The study consists of two phases: an Optimal Biological Dose (OBD) finding phase where patients are randomized into three dosing groups, and a subsequent expansion cohort phase if positive results are observed. The trial will also evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile of AL8326 in the initial phase.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced small cell lung cancer who have limited treatment choices.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar multi-targeted therapies in treating small cell lung cancer, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Major Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female, 18 years of age or older
2. ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
3. Histologically or cytologically confirmed SCLC /NSCLC/RCC
4. Have at least 1 lesion that meets the criteria for being measurable, as defined by RECIST 1.1
5. Have a life expectancy of at least 3 months

Major Exclusion Criteria:

1. Serious, non-healing wound, ulcer or bone fracture
2. Major surgical procedure within 28 days or minor surgical procedure performed within 7 days prior to treatment
3. Active bleeding or pathologic conditions that carry high risk of bleeding, such as known bleeding disorder, coagulopathy, or tumor involving major vessels
4. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease including uncontrolled hypertension; myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months prior to enrollment; New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grade II or greater congestive heart failure serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring medication; and Grade II or greater peripheral vascular disease
5. Hemoptysis within 3 months prior to enrollment
6. Concomitant treatment with strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 within 14 days prior to enrollment and during the study unless there is an emergent or life-threatening medical condition that required it.

More information available upon request

Where it's running

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Ramón Y Cajal
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    Weston, Florida, United States
    Withdrawn
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  • Northwestern University
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Completed

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Saiama Waqar, MD — Washington University School of Medicine
  • Study coordinator: Shiying Sprinzl
  • Email: shiyings@advenchen.com
  • Phone: 805-530-1550

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.