New drug combo shows early promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers

NCT ID NCT06091930

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested a new drug called BI 765049, alone or combined with another drug (ezabenlimab), in 21 Asian adults with advanced solid tumors (stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, head and neck, or lung cancer) that have a specific marker called B7-H6. The main goals were to find a safe dose and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. Participants received infusions every three weeks for up to three years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
BI 765049 and ezabenlimab
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced cancers that have the B7-H6 marker.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 21 participants, so it is too small to prove effectiveness. The drugs may cause side effects or fail to shrink tumors.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research

    Tokyo, Koto-ku, 135-8550, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital

    Tokyo, Chuo-ku, 104-0045, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital East

    Chiba, Kashiwa, 277-8577, Japan

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