Experimental cancer drug ASP2074 trial halted early

NCT ID NCT05646797

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called ASP2074 in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ASP2074 (a drug given by IV infusion)

What this could lead to

If this trial had succeeded, it could have pointed toward a new treatment option for people with certain advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This was a very early (Phase 1) study with only 23 participants, and it was terminated early. It is unknown if ASP2074 is safe or effective, and many early cancer drugs never reach patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal adenocarcinoma esophageal adenocarcinoma gastric adenocarcinoma gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma metastatic malignant neoplasm neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis pancreatic adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aichi Cancer Center

    Nagoya, Aichi-ken, Japan

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Karmanos Cancer Institute

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

  • National Cancer Center Hospital

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital East

    Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan

  • Next Oncology - Oncology

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Osaka International Cancer Institute

    Osaka, Japan

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

  • START Midwest

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States

  • The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research

    Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan

  • University of California Davis Health System

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

  • University of Iowa Hospitals

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States