New smart drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat brain cancers
NCT ID NCT07268053
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial is testing an investigational drug called risvutatug rezetecan in 15 people with recurrent glioblastoma or brain metastases. The drug is designed to seek out and deliver a cancer-killing payload to tumor cells. The study first measures how much drug gets into the tumor during surgery, then offers additional doses to those who show a good response, while closely monitoring safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- risvutatug rezetecan (a targeted antibody-drug conjugate)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for aggressive brain tumors that have come back after standard therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (15 people) focused on safety and drug levels, not yet testing if it truly helps patients. The drug may not reach all tumor cells or could cause side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85013, United States
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