A Non-Randomized, Open-label, Multi-Center, Multi-Cohort Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of STA-9090 in Subjects With Stage IIIB or IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.'s STA-9090 (ganetespib) is positioned within the competitive landscape of targeted therapies for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Given the high unmet need in Stage IIIB and IV NSCLC, the asset could capture significant market share if efficacy and safety are demonstrated. The completion of this Phase 2 trial suggests readiness for potential partnership or acquisition discussions, particularly with larger oncology-focused pharmaceutical companies. The market for NSCLC therapies is robust, with increasing demand for novel agents that can improve patient outcomes and extend survival. Competitive analysis indicates that while there are several existing therapies, the unique mechanism of HSP90 inhibition may provide a differentiated profile, particularly in resistant cases.
Indication: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Modality: small molecule
Target: Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90)
Sponsor: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Source URL: ClinicalTrials.gov
Source updated: Sep 19, 2014
Ingested: Jun 18, 2026
Model: trialsignal-ai-v1
Validation: validated
Matched by target_normalized: Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90)
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Condition raw: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Condition normalized: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Modality raw: small molecule
Modality normalized: small molecule
Target raw: Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90)
Target normalized: Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90)