New drug combo tested for tough cancers

NCT ID NCT00600496

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called AZD6244 combined with standard chemotherapies in 140 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, colon, lung, melanoma, kidney). The main goal was to see if the combination is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Researchers also studied how the drugs move through the body.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

AZD6244 (also called ARRY-142886) combined with standard chemotherapies

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new combination treatment option for advanced solid tumors.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. The combination may cause side effects or not work against the cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm colon carcinoma colonic neoplasm kidney cancer lung cancer lung neoplasm melanoma neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Site

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

  • Research Site

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States

  • Research Site

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

  • Research Site

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States