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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Sapu003 in Advanced mTOR-sensitive Solid Tumors

A Phase 1b, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics of Sapu003 in Advanced mTOR-sensitive Solid Tumors (With or Without Exemestane)

Sapu003 in Advanced mTOR-sensitive Solid Tumors (NCT07369505) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Breast Cancer Metastatic and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), sponsored by SAPU NANO (US) LLC. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a phase 1b, open-label, dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics of Sapu003 in combination with Exemestane in in patients with advanced mTOR-sensitive solid tumors (HR+/HER2-negative breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma \[RCC\], neuroendocrine tumors \[NETs\], tuberous sclerosis complex \[TSC\]-associated tumors, and hepatocellular carcinoma \[HCC\]).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Breast Cancer Metastatic, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 27 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Sex and Age: Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of willing to sign a consent form. - Cohort A (HR+/HER2- breast cancer): Eligible patients must be postmenopausal women, defined as women ≥ 18 years of age with amenorrhea for ≥ 12 consecutive months without another pathophysiological cause. - Cohort B (RCC, NETs, TSC-associated tumors, HCC): Eligible patients include both male and female adults with advanced disease. 2. Cohort A HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer: Eligible patients must meet all of the following: - Has histologically or cytologically documented advanced (metastatic or unresectable) hormone receptor-positive, HER2 negative breast cancer (advanced HR+ BC) - Has stage IV or locally advanced breast cancer per the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Cancer Staging Manual, Seventh Edition; - Has failed any combination endocrine therapy or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy for metastatic or locally advanced disease. Prior therapy should have included a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor unless clinically contraindicated; - Has agreed to participate in the study and signed the willing to sign a consent form form prior to participation in any study activities. 3. Cohort B Other Advanced mTOR-Sensitive Solid Tumors: Eligible patients must meet all of the following: - Has diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) advanced (metastatic or unresectable) disease in one of the following tumor types: - Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) - Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-associated tumors - Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) - Has disease that is measurable and/or evaluable per RECIST v1.1 (or relevant criteria, if applicable). - Has progressed on or is intolerant to at least one prior line of standard therapy appropriate for the specific tumor type, unless no effective standard therapy exists. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Sex and Age: Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of informed consent. * Cohort A (HR+/HER2- breast cancer): Eligible patients must be postmenopausal women, defined as women ≥ 18 years of age with amenorrhea for ≥ 12 consecutive months without another pathophysiological cause. * Cohort B (RCC, NETs, TSC-associated tumors, HCC): Eligible patients include both male and female adults with advanced disease. 2. Cohort A HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer: Eligible patients must meet all of the following: * Has histologically or cytologically documented advanced (metastatic or unresectable) hormone receptor-positive, HER2 negative breast cancer (advanced HR+ BC) * Has stage IV or locally advanced breast cancer per the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Cancer Staging Manual, Seventh Edition; * Has failed any combination endocrine therapy or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy for metastatic or locally advanced disease. Prior therapy should have included a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor unless clinically contraindicated; * Has agreed to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form prior to participation in any study activities. 3. Cohort B Other Advanced mTOR-Sensitive Solid Tumors: Eligible patients must meet all of the following: * Has histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced (metastatic or unresectable) disease in one of the following tumor types: * Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) * Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) * Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-associated tumors * Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) * Has disease that is measurable and/or evaluable per RECIST v1.1 (or relevant criteria, if applicable). * Has progressed on or is intolerant to at least one prior line of standard therapy appropriate for the specific tumor type, unless no effective standard therapy exists. * Has agreed to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form prior to participation in any study activities. 4. Patients must be on stable doses of metformin or statin 5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2. 6. Life expectancy ≥ 3 months 7. Hematology/chemistry: Patient has adequate hematological, renal, and hepatic function as defined by the following Screening laboratory values obtained within 7 days prior to randomization and assessed based on local labs (patients should not have received a transfusion within 7 days before the Screening laboratory assessments): * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 2,000 cells/mm3 (2 x109/L) * Platelet count ≥ 100,000 cells/mm3 (100x109/L) * Hemoglobin≥ 9 g/dL * Serum creatinine≤ 1.5 x the upper limit of normal (ULN) * Total bilirubin ≤1.5 x ULN or direct bilirubin ≤1 x ULN for patients with total bilirubin levels \> 1.5 ULN * AST (SGOT) / ALT (SGPT) ≤ 2.5 x ULN (≤5 x ULN for patients with metastases.) * GFR ≥ 50 mL/min/1.73m2 by the CKD-EPI or MDRD formulas. 8. All other clinical laboratory values deemed as normal or not clinically significant by the Principal Investigator/Sub-Investigator. 9. Breastfeeding: Patients must be non-lactating. Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother, breastfeeding must be discontinued prior to the first dose of study drug. 10. Female patients of reproductive potential to avoid becoming pregnant and to use effective contraception during the study and for 8 weeks after the last dose. Male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during the study and for 4 weeks after the last dose. 11. Able and willing to adhere to all protocol requirements and study procedures throughout the course of the study. 12. Ability to comprehend and be informed of the nature of the study, as assessed by study clinic staff Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with a history of other malignancies, except for adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, curatively treated in-situ carcinoma of the cervix, curatively treated in-situ carcinoma of the breast, or other solid tumors curatively treated with no evidence of disease for \> 5 years. 2. Patients who have not completely recovered from any toxicities from previous chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, target therapy, or radiotherapies ≥ Grade 1 per NCI CTCAE version 5.0, with the exception of alopecia. 3. Patients who have received any of the following treatments within the specified timeframes prior to screening: * Prior chemotherapy within 30 days prior to screening (42 days for mitomycin C or nitrosoureas). * Prior immunotherapy, prior anti-tumor hormonal therapy (for breast cancer patients), and prior radiotherapy within 30 days prior to screening. * Radiotherapy is not allowed during study. Administration of other chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or anti-tumor hormonal therapy during the study is not allowed. 4. Patients had major surgery within 30 days prior to randomization, or patients have not recovered from prior major surgery. 5. Sensory / Peripheral neuropathy of \> Grade 1 per NCI CTCAE version 5.0 at Screening. 6. Patients with active brain metastases. Patients with treated brain metastases are eligible provided they have no evidence of active brain disease and are off of definitive therapy (including steroids) at least 3 months prior to randomization. 7. Known history or presence of any clinically significant disease or condition other than cancer unless determined as not clinically significant by the Principal Investigator/Sub-Investigator. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: hepatic, renal/genitourinary, gastrointestinal (e.g., intra-abdominal inflammation), cardiovascular (e.g., congestive heart failure, ventricular arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris), cerebrovascular, pulmonary (e.g., interstitial lung disease), endocrine, immunological, musculoskeletal, neurological, psychiatric, dermatological, or hematological (e.g., bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy). 8. History of difficulty with donating blood or difficulty in accessibility of central line. 9. Known history or presence of: * Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C (serology to confirm absence is required within 7 days prior to randomization and assessed based on local labs); * Alcohol abuse or dependence within one year prior to randomization; * Drug abuse or dependence (marijuana, amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates and benzodiazepines); * Hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to everolimus, other rapamycin derivatives or its excipients * Severe allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylactic reactions, angioedema). 10. Patients may not participate in any other clinical protocol or investigational trial that involves administration of experimental therapy and/or the use of investigational devices with therapeutic intent within 30 days prior to randomization and while enrolled in this study. Caution is recommended when administering Sapu003 and concomitantly with known substrates, PgP inhibitors, inhibitors, and inducers of the cytochrome P450 isoenzymes CYP2C8 and CYP3A4. 11. Use of any strong inhibitors of cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes (e.g., fluoxetine, quinidine, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, fluconazole, ketoconazole, diltiazem and HIV antivirals) and strong inducers of CYP enzymes (e.g., barbiturates (phenobarbital), carbamazepine, phenytoin and rifampin), in the previous 14 days before randomization until the last blood draw in the study. 12. Acute active infection requiring antibiotics, antiviral agents, or antifungal agents within 14 days prior to randomization 13. Pregnant or lactating women.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Sapu003

Sapu003 weekly IV at 5, 7.5 or 10 mg/m²

DRUG

Exemestane 25 MG

Exemestane 25 mg QD (Breast Cancer Only)

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

SOCRU
Adelaide, Australia

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07369505), the sponsor (SAPU NANO (US) LLC), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT07369505 clinical trial studying?

This is a phase 1b, open-label, dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics of Sapu003 in combination with Exemestane in in patients with advanced mTOR-sensitive solid tumors (HR+/HER2-negative breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma \[RCC\], neuroendocrine tumors \[NETs\], tuberous sclerosis complex \[TSC\]-associated tumors, and hepatocellular carcinoma \[HCC\]). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07369505?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT07369505?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT07369505. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07369505. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.