Experimental pill takes on Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer

NCT ID NCT06687070

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called APG-2449, alone or combined with another cancer drug, in people with platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer or other advanced solid tumors. The study aims to find safe doses and understand how the drug works in the body. Participants must have measurable tumors and be in relatively good health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
an experimental drug called APG-2449, taken orally once daily, sometimes combined with another drug called PLD (pegylated liposomal doxorubicin) given by injection
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with ovarian cancer that no longer responds to platinum-based chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 90 participants, so the drug may prove unsafe or ineffective. Side effects and dose-limiting toxicities are being closely monitored.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Locations

  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

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    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

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