Experimental cancer combo tested in tiny, terminated trial
NCT ID NCT05571969
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tested a new drug called 2X-121, alone and combined with another drug called dovitinib, in 14 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited and no conclusions about effectiveness can be drawn.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 2X-121 (a PARP inhibitor) and dovitinib (a targeted cancer drug)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new combination treatment for advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very early (Phase 1) safety study that was terminated early with only 14 participants. The drugs may cause significant side effects, and it is unknown if they will shrink tumors or improve survival.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Carolina BioOncology
Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States
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Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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