New targeted chemo aims to hit tumors harder, spare healthy tissue

NCT ID NCT04969835

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests AVA6000, a chemotherapy drug that is designed to activate only in tumors, potentially reducing side effects. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or salivary gland cancer) will receive the drug intravenously. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

AVA6000 (a targeted form of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, designed to activate only in tumors)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more targeted chemotherapy that reduces side effects by activating only in tumors.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial, so safety and effectiveness are not yet known. It may not work or could have unexpected side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenoid cystic carcinoma breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm dedifferentiated liposarcoma ovarian cancer ovarian carcinoma salivary gland cancer salivary gland carcinoma sarcoma soft tissue sarcoma transitional cell carcinoma triple-negative breast carcinoma tumor of salivary gland undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma urothelial carcinoma

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

    Contact

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

    Contact

  • St James's University Hospital, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

    RECRUITING

    Leeds, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

    Contact

  • The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

    RECRUITING

    Glasgow, G12 0YN, United Kingdom

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  • The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom

    Contact

  • The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom

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  • The Royal Marsden, NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    London, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom

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  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Weston Park Cancer Centre, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Sheffield, S10 2SJ, United Kingdom

    Contact