New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial

NCT ID NCT03486301

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, both alone and combined with pembrolizumab, in 87 adults with advanced solid tumors that had progressed after standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The study is complete, but results are not yet widely available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

BDB001 (an immunotherapy drug) and pembrolizumab (a drug that helps the immune system fight cancer)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 87 participants, focused on safety and dosing. It is too small and early to know if the combination will be effective or safe for broader use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atlantic Health

    Morristown, New Jersey, 07960, United States

  • Florida Cancer Specialists

    Sarasota, Florida, 34230, United States

  • NEXT Oncology

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics (START)

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Tennessee Oncology

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States