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Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Metastatic | Small molecule | Oncology |Myriad Genetics, Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 29, 2026

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment24

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Clinical trial landscape

BCNU · 1 trial · 20 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT04150042SHARON: A Clinical Trial for Metastatic Cancer Using Chemotherapy and Patients' Own Stem CellsPancreatic Adenocarcinoma Metastatic
RECRUITING24 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
SHARON: A Clinical Trial for Metastatic Cancer Using Chemotherapy and Patients' Own Stem Cells
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Rate of Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome
30 days after treatment

Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome diagnosis and grading will use the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation's Revised Diagnosis and Severity Criteria for Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome/Veno-Occlusive Disease in Adult Patients as published in 2016. Gradings are from mild to very severe (multi-organ dysfunction/multi-organ failure).

Rate of Idiopathic or Non-Infective Pulmonary Toxicity ≥ Grade 3
3 months after the last treatment

The American Thoracic Society Committee on Idiopathic Pneumonia Syndrome definition will be employed.

Rate of Presumptive Oxalate Nephropathy
Within 48 hours of vitamin C treatment

Oxalate nephropathy will be presumed if there is acute kidney injury or increased creatinine, grade 3 or higher by the criteria of CTCAE Version 5.0 within 48 h of the administration of vitamin C, in the absence of a clear alternative explanation (an example of an alternative explanation is tumor lysis syndrome).

Rate of Cytokine Release Syndrome ≥ Grade 3
Within 48 hours of each vitamin C treatment

Cytokine release syndrome will be assessed by the criteria of CTCAE Version 5.0. Elevation of plasma cytokine levels consistent with the diagnosis of cytokine release syndrome must be present.

Rate of Mucositis ≥ Grade 3
Day 7 after each treatment

Mucositis will be assessed using the WHO Mucositis Scale. Grading is from 0 (no symptoms) to 4 (no possible alimentation).

Rate of Delayed Engraftment of Neutrophils
Day 21 after each treatment

Neutrophil engraftment is defined as an absolute neutrophil count ≥ 500/microliter for 3 days, with the date of engraftment being the first of those 3 days. Delayed engraftment is engraftment that occurs after 21 days but within 30 days.

Rate of Failed Engraftment of Neutrophils
Day 30 after each treatment

Neutrophil engraftment is defined as an absolute neutrophil count ≥ 500/microliter for 3 days, with the date of engraftment being the first of those 3 days. Failure to engraft within 30 days will be considered an engraftment failure.

Rate of Delayed Engraftment of Platelets
Day 30 after each treatment

Platelet engraftment is defined as a platelet count ≥ 20,000/microliter for 3 days, with the date of engraftment being the first of those 3 days. Delayed engraftment is engraftment that occurs after 30 days.

Overall incidence rate of adverse events
Until 12 months after the second stem cell treatment

Adverse event is defined any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related.

Overall incidence rate of serious adverse events
Until 12 months after the second stem cell treatment

An adverse event is considered serious if, in the view of either the investigator or Sponsor, it results in any of the following outcomes: * Death. * A life-threatening adverse event. * Inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization. * A persistent or significant incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions. * A congenital anomaly or birth defect. Important medical events that may not result in death, be life-threatening, or require hospitalization may be considered serious when, based upon appropriate medical judgment, they may jeopardize the patient or subject and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed in this definition.

Overall incidence rate of Grade 3-5 adverse events
Until 12 months after the second stem cell treatment

Grading will be measured using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0

Secondary Endpoints

Objective response according to RECIST version 1.1
1 month after the first stem cell treatment
Objective response rate in metastatic lesions
1 month after the first stem cell treatment
Overall Survival
Until 12 months after the second stem cell treatment
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Chemotherapy/stem cell treatmentEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MelphalanDRUGIntravenous melphalan (to be given in conjunction with the other listed drugs).
BCNUDRUGIntravenous BCNU (to be given in conjunction with the other listed drugs).
Vitamin B12BDRUGIntravenous vitamin B12b (to be given in conjunction with the other listed drugs).
Vitamin CDRUGIntravenous vitamin C (to be given in conjunction with the other listed drugs).
Autologous Hematopoietic Stem CellsDEVICEAfter each cycle of chemotherapy, participants will receive an autologous hematopoietic stem cell infusion.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria * Age ≥ 18 years. * Pancreatic or breast cancer, as described below. * Stage IV (based on AJCC staging guidelines) at the time of enrollment. a. Note that potential subjects with stage IV cancer that have had a complete response from prior chemotherapy are still potentially el...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about BCNU

What is BCNU used for?

BCNU is an investigational small molecule being developed for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved by the FDA. The drug is being studied in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, including those with BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 mutations.

What does BCNU target?

BCNU is a small molecule being studied for its activity in metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The drug is being evaluated in a clinical trial that includes patients with BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutations, which are associated with DNA repair deficiencies. The specific molecular target of BCNU is not disclosed.

Who makes BCNU?

BCNU is being developed by Myriad Genetics, Inc., a company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol MYGN. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical development for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

What phase is BCNU in?

BCNU is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The drug is being studied in a single active clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

What clinical trials is BCNU in?

BCNU is being studied in one active Phase 1 clinical trial, NCT04150042, titled 'SHARON: A Clinical Trial for Metastatic Cancer Using Chemotherapy and Patients' Own Stem Cells.' The trial is recruiting 24 participants in the United States and includes patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer and other advanced cancers.

Is BCNU the same as carmustine?

BCNU is a name commonly used for carmustine, a chemotherapy agent. In the context of this clinical trial, BCNU is being studied in combination with a patient's own stem cells for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The drug is being developed by Myriad Genetics, Inc.