Daiichi Sankyo
Clinical trials sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo, explained in plain language.
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First human test of new brain cancer drug targets genetic flaw
Disease control OngoingThis is an early-stage study to test the safety and initial effects of an experimental drug called DS-1001b in adults with recurrent glioma, a type of brain tumor. The drug specifically targets tumors that have a particular genetic change called an IDH1-R132 mutation. The main go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New breast cancer drug challenges standard treatment in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a new drug called DS-8201a works better than the current standard treatment (T-DM1) for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has worsened despite previous therapies. It involved 524 adults whose cancer had spread and could not be surgically removed.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new targeted drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has worsened after previous treatments. The trial aims to find the best dose and see how well the drug shrinks tumors and controls the cancer. About …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Major trial tests promising new combo against deadly lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis large study is testing whether adding a new targeted drug (datopotamab deruxtecan) to standard immunotherapy helps people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse. It will compare this new combination to the current standard tre…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New hope for tough stomach cancers: advanced drug trial seeks to extend lives
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing an experimental drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal cancer that has continued to grow despite initial treatment. It will compare this new drug against a standard combination therapy to see whi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New hope drug enters human testing for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis is the first study in humans testing a new drug called DS-1055a. It aims to find a safe dose and check for side effects in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that have returned or stopped responding to available treatments. The main goal is to understand how the body handl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat breast cancer: groundbreaking trial targets previously overlooked group
Disease control OngoingThis study compares an experimental drug called DS-8201a against standard treatments for advanced breast cancer that has low levels of a protein called HER2. It involves 557 people whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery and who have already tried other treatments…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug tested for Tough-to-Treat advanced lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new drug called U3-1402 (HER3-DXd) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors in patients whose cancer has worsened despi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New targeted drug challenges standard chemo in advanced lung cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a new drug called DS-1062a works better than the standard chemotherapy drug docetaxel for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after previous treatments. It will involve about 605 adults whose cancer has spread and who ha…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New drug trial targets Tough-to-Treat lung cancer after standard therapies fail
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR mutation) and has worsened after trying at least two standard treatments. The main goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for Tough-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing an oral drug called valemetostat in adults whose peripheral T-cell lymphoma has come back or hasn't responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug safely shrinks tumors and for how long. It includes 155 participants and focuses on measuri…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New cancer drug duo enters first human safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new combination of two cancer drugs, trastuzumab deruxtecan and pembrolizumab, for people with advanced breast or lung cancer. The first part aims to find a safe dose, and the second part will see how well the combination works to control the cancer. It is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Researchers track Real-World cancer care to improve future treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how doctors currently treat advanced triple-negative breast cancer in real-world settings outside the United States. Researchers will review medical records of 760 patients from Canada, the UK, France, and Spain to document treatment patterns and pat…
Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC