Testing ZG006 for small cell lung cancer patients who have not responded to standard treatments
Official title: A Phase 1 Dose Escalation Study of the Tolerability, Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of ZG006 in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer
Run by Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd · NCT06592638 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new treatment called ZG006 for people with small cell lung cancer who haven't had success with standard treatments to see if it can help them.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, prednisone |
| Locations | 6 sites (Orange, California and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 31, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | June 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 6, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06592638 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients with small cell lung cancer who have failed or are intolerant to standard treatments and have a positive tissue sample for DLL3 expression.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have recently received certain treatments or have systemic immunosuppressive conditions 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 is a multi-center, open-label Phase 1 clinical study evaluating the safety and dosage of ZG006 in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who have either failed or are intolerant to existing standard treatments. The study employs a dose escalation design using a '3+3' methodology to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) for future studies. Participants will be monitored for safety and efficacy as the dosage increases. The trial aims to provide a new treatment option for this challenging cancer type.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a new therapeutic option for patients with small cell lung cancer who have limited treatment alternatives.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel, similar studies targeting DLL3 expression in small cell lung cancer have shown promise in preliminary findings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Small cell lung cancer (SCLC), who failed or intolerant to available standard treatments; * Tissue sample positive for DLL3 expression; * Life expectancy ≥ 3 months; * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1; * Female and Male patients must agree to use a reliable form of contraception during the study treatment period and for at least 6 months after the last dose of the study drug. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having received any of the following treatments: * Chemotherapy, biotherapy, endocrine therapy (except for hormone replacement), and biological targeted medicines ≤ 4 weeks before the study entry. Local palliative radiotherapy and a small molecule targeted therapy ≤ 2 weeks (or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer) before the study entry; * Systemic immunosuppressive medications, such as corticosteroid (doses \> 10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent dose) within 14 days prior to the study entry; * Use of any vaccines against viral infections (COVID-19, influenza, varicella, etc.) within 4 weeks of study entry; * Patients received any blood transfusion, EPO, G-CSF, albumin infusion and renal replacement therapy within 14 days prior to study entry; * A history of severe, life-threatening immune-mediated adverse events or infusion-related reactions during previous anti-tumor immunotherapy, including events that led to permanent discontinuation of treatment; * Active infection (such as acute bacterial infection, tuberculosis, active hepatitis B/C, active syphilis, or active human immunodeficiency virus infection); * Known allergy to other mAbs or any antibody excipients; the history of a severe allergic reaction, anaphylactoid or other hypersensitivity reactions to humanized antibodies or fusion proteins; * A female who is pregnant or nursing; * Patients were deemed unsuitable for participating in the study by the investigator for any reason.
Where it's running
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Zelgen Site 102
Plantation, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Zelgen Site 103
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
Zelgen Site 101
Canton, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Zelgen Site 105
Orange, California, United States Not yet recruiting -
Zelgen Site 104
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Not yet recruiting -
Zelgen Site 106
Houston, Texas, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zelgen
- Email: liusc@zelgen.com
- Phone: +86-02158942758
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.